TM 9-1345-203-12
WARNING
(11) Unload and shake out accessories pouch and dis-
penser pouch, but not in vicinity of launcher and
MINE SYSTEM IS NOW FULLY ARMED
components. Keep entire system as clean as possi-
AND WILL FIRE WHEN PRESSURE IS
ble.
APPLIED TO DISCRIMINATOR. STAND
CLEAR OF FRONT AND REAR
(12) Pack launcher in dispenser pouch.
LAUNCHER.
(13) Disconnect discriminator from firing device, and
h. Disarming and Removal.
replace dust caps.
(14) Rewind discriminator device and wire onto spool.
(1) Carefully remove camouflage from firing device
and throw toggle switch to SAFE position.
(15) Remove batteries from firing device. Unless
immediate use is intended, discard batteries.
(2) Disconnect rocket cable assembly from firing
device.
(16) Place bipod base assembly, waterproofing covers,
sighting assembly, and firing device in accessories
(3) Replace connector dust cap at end of rocket cable
compartment and tape on covers.
assembly.
(17) Slide discriminator spool into accessories pouch.
(4) Remove camouflaging material from launcher.
(18) Fasten accessories pouch and dispenser pouch
(5) Rewind rocket cable assembly and place at side of
together.
launcher.
NOTE
(6) Remove waterproofing covers from ends of
launcher.
Item may now be retained for reuse.
(7) Push rocket back through launcher until copper
ring is exposed. Replace tagged shorting clip on
i. Emplacement Life. Emplacement life is not applicable
copper ring just forward of aluminum grounding
to the 3.5-inch rocket. However, the effectivity of the mine
ring.
M24 system is dependent on the life and efficiency of the
batteries in the arming device M61.
WARNING
COMPLETE ABOVE STEPS BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
and M20
(8) Firmly support rocket warhead to prevent launcher
damage. Push rocket nose out of launcher until
a. Figures corresponding to these mines are found in
ejection pin to rear of warhead is exposed. Place
safety band over ejection pin and secure; push
simulate mine M15, except for the use of practice fuze M604
rocket back into launcher.
instead of the M603. Practice fuze M604 operates similarly
to the M603 except that on initiation a smoke charge func-
(9) If bipod base assembly was used, remove; wind
tions, emitting a cloud of smoke and creating a noise which
rocket cable assembly around, and tape to launcher.
indicates the functioning of the mine.
(10) Replace circular packing blocks in launcher.
b. Procedures for laying and arming, boobytrapping, dis-
arming and removal (neutralizing), and refuzing procedures
for these mines are as follows:
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