TM 9-1345-203-12
d. Arming of Non-Electric Initiation System and Firing.
b. Laying.
NOTE
(1) Unscrew either right or left shipping plug priming
adapter, and reverse it to allow shock tube to be
To prevent tipping in windy areas or when the
placed into slot provided in primary adapter portion
legs cannot be pressed into the ground, care-
fully spread legs to the maximum possible
(approximately 180 degrees), so that the legs
(2) Remove tape and unspool shock tube from plastic
will be fore and aft.
spool beginning from blasting cap assembly (fig. 2-
12.4). Hold blasting cap while unwinding approxi-
(1) Remove mine and accessories from bandoleer.
mately 3 meters of shock tube.
Read instruction sheet attached to flap of bando-
leer.
NOTE
WARNING
Assure that shock tube is uncoiled without tan-
gling or kinking.
POSITION MINE SO THAT FRIENDLY
TROOPS TO REAR AND SIDE OF MINE
(3) Secure shock tube approximately 18 inches from
(FIG. 2-12.2) WILL NOT BE ENDAN-
the blasting cap side of the mine with a stone,
GERED. FIRING POSITION SHOULD
gravel, or sand bag to prevent mine from being
BE AT LEAST 16 METERS TO REAR OR
misaligned if shock tube is disturbed.
SIDES OF MINE.
WARNING
(2) Turn legs downward and spread about 45-degrees.
OPERATOR WILL RETAIN POSSES-
Twist legs so that one protrudes ahead of the mine;
SION OF THE SHOCK TUBE INITIATOR
the other, behind mine. Position mine with surface
AT ALL TIMES DURING SETTING UP
marked FRONT TOWARD ENEMY and arrows
THE MINE AND UNSPOOLING THE
on top of case pointing in direction of enemy or
SHOCK TUBE. THIS PREVENTS ACCI-
desired area of fire.
DENTAL FIRING BY A SECOND INDI-
VIDUAL.
ASSURE THAT FACE OF MINE
(1) Select a point approximately 50 meters in front of
MARKED "FRONT TOWARD ENEMY"'
the mine at ground level.
AND ARROW ON TOP OF MINE POINT
IN DIRECTION OF ENEMY.
(2) Position eye approximately 6 inches to the rear of
the sight. Aim mine by aligning two edges of sight
(4) Unwind remaining shock tube to firing position. If
with aiming point.
possible, bury shock tube to protect it from artillery
fire and to prevent easy detection. Camouflage the
mine. Example of setup is shown in figure 2-12.1.
Change 4
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