TM 9-1345-203-12
(2) Backblast. Within an area of 16 meters (fig. 2-9) to
(b) Radius of 16 to 100 meters from mine. Minimum
the rear and sides of the mine, backblast can cause injury by
safe operating distance from mine is 16 meters. At this dis-
concussion and secondary missiles. Up to 100 meters to rear
tance, the operator should be in a foxhole or dugout or
and sides of mine, all friendly personnel must be under cover
should lie prone, preferably in a depression. All friendly
for protection from secondary missiles.
troops, including operator, within 100 meters of the mine
should take cover behind a boulder, tree, or similar shelter to
(a) Radius of 0 to 16 meters from mine. Friendly
prevent being injured by flying secondary missiles, sticks,
troops are prohibited in this area.
stones, pebbles, etc.
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