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TECHNICAL MANUAL
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DEMOLITION MATERIALS
JULY 1994
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TECHNICAL MANUAL
FOR
DEMOLITION MATERIALS
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DENNIS J. REIMER
General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff
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CHAPTER 4. CHARGES
Charge, Demolition: Cratering, 40-pound (Three
Generations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Change, Demolition: Cratering 43-Pound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Charge, Explosive, Springing (for Rod, Earth, Blast Driven,
M13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
charge, Propelling, Earth Rod: M12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Dynamite: Military, M1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
TNT Block Demolition Charges-Charge, Demolition:
Block (i/4, i/2, 1-Pound) TNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Destructor, Explosive: Universal, M10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
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tablespoon
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c cups 0.24 liters l 7
pt pints 0.47 liters l 6 1.2 (18)
qt quarts 0.95 liters l 5 1.2 (12) F
gel gallons 3.8 liters l 4 1.2 (08) G
cubic feet 0.03 cubic meters m 3 1.2 (04) C
cubic yards 0.76 cubic meters m S
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1 1.4
TEMPERATURE
Symbol When You Know Subtract Multiply To Find Symbol
Fahrenheit 32 by 0.55 Celcius Footnotes:
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T y p e Classification: Functioning:
Std A OTCM 37041, dtd 26 May 1960. To function the cap, its leads are connected
to a blasting machine. The blasting machine is
actuated to produce electrical current which
flows through the cap’s bridge wire producing
Electric Blasting Cap M6 is used to initiate heat. If sufficient current is put through the
high explosives with a blasting machine or bridge wire, the head ignites the ignition
other suitable source of electric power. It is charge which initiates the intermediate charge
capable of detonating all standard military explo- which, in turn, causes detonation of the base
sives. charge.
Blasting Cap M6 consists of a base charge of Container material ------------- Aluminum alloy
RDX, an intermediate charge of lead azide and -------------------------------- Unpainted
an ignition charge of smokeless powder, potas- Dimensions ----------------------- 2.35 in. x 0.24 in.
sium chlorate and lead salt of dinitro cresol in Filler:
an aluminum alloy cup. Two 12-foot lead Base charge -------------------- RDX
wires, connected by a bridge wire in the igni- Intermediate charge --------- Lead azide
tion charge, extend through ~ a rubber (or rub- Ignition charge ---------------- Special mix (e.g.
ber and sulfur) plug assemblv in the open end Smokeless
of the cup. Two circumferential crimps secure Powder)
the plug assembly in the cup. Method of actuation --------- Electric current
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Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As required
Gross weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 lb
FM 5-250
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FM 5-250
DOD Hazard class (QD/DIV/SC: 1.4 B TM 9-1375-213-12&P
DOT Hazard class: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4S TM 9-1375-213-34
DOT Label: EXPLOSIVE . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 DOD Cons. Ammo. Supply Catalog
DOT Container Marking:
Proper Shipping Name . . . . . . . . . Detonators, non-
electric, for blast-
ing
UN serial no. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0455
NSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1375-01-415-1230
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Use:
This inert item is used for demonstration and for Shock Tube:
training in demolition work requiring nonelectric shock Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plastic
tube blasting cap. Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Dimensions:
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 ft
Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.118 in.
Filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
The inert blasting cap consists of a 500 foot length Method of actuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
of inert shock tube sealed at one end and with an inert Cap:
blasting cap attached at the other end. The shock tube is Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminum w/black
markings
wound around a spool. A holder for connecting the blast-
ing cap with shock tube branch lines is attached to the Dimensions:
cap. Splicing material is supplied with the spool to make Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 in.
at least five splices. The inert shock tube is made of Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.296 in.
plastic. The inert cap is aluminum, with two 1/8 holes Filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
drilled at 90 degree intervals on one end and labeled Method of actuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
“DUMMY” or “INERT”.
This item does not function. Its only purpose is for Quantity-distance class.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A
demonstration and to give the operator the feel and train- Storage compatibility group . . . . . . . . N/A
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Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QAA-1459
Packging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As required
Gross weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.149 lb
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The M13 is a small aluminum tube filled with explo- The older model igniter, the M60 will NOT
sives (detonator) factory-crimped to a 1000-foot length secure or reliably initiate shock tube.
of shock tube. Shock tube is a thin plastic tube with a
thin layer of special explosive material deposited on its
interior surface. Splicing material is supplied with the
spool to make at least five splices. A special plastic
clamp is attached to the detonator to facilitate quick and Aluminum Tube Detonator:
easy attachment to the shock tube of up to five other Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 in.
blasting caps. Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.296 in.
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Shock Tube: Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12972629
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Surlyn covered with Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA-1459
polyethylene Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/cardboard box, 6
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l000 ft (24)/packing box
Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.118 in. Packing Box:
Filler: Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 in. x21 in. x21 in.
Detonator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lead azide, PETN Cube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.74 cu ft
Shock tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HMX/Aluminum Net explosive weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.268 lb
Method of actuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shock from detona- Gross weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 lb
tionof blasting
cap or the primer
in an M81 Igniter
FM 5-250
TM 9-1375-213-12&P
TM 9-1375-213-34
DOD Hazard class QD/DIV/SCG 1.4 B
DOT Hazard class: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4S DOD Cons. Ammo. Supply Catalog
DOT Label: EXPLOSIVE . . . . . . . . . . 1.45
DOT Container Marking:
Proper Shipping Name . . . . . . . . . Detonators,nonelec-
tric, for blasting
UN serial no. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0455
NSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1375-01-415-1231
DODAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MN03
Net explosive weight (per cap) 5.06g
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The M14 is a small aluminum tube filled with explo- Tabulated Data:
sives (detonator) factory-crimped to an approximately 7-
1/2 foot length of time blasting fuse. Instead of the usual Aluminum Tube:
yellow band every 18 inches, a marker band and the Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 in.
nominal burning time in minutes (from the band to the Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.241 in.
detonator) is marked on the fuse. The free end of the fuse Time Blasting Fuse:
is sealed so only a small piece must be cut off when it is Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plastic covered fi-
prepared for ignition. The fuse is factory calibrated to a ber
5-minute burn time marked at 1 minute increments. Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx 7-1/2 ft
Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 in.
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Filler:
Detonator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lead Styphenate, Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12972630
lead azide, PETN Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QAA-1424
Method of actuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flame from time Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60/wood box
blasting fuse ig- Packing Box:
niter or a match Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 in. x18 in. x11 in.
Cube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 cu ft
Net explosive weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.52 lb
Gross weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 lb
DOD Hazard class QD/DIV/SCG 1.4B
DOT Hazard class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4S
DOT Label: EXPLOSIVE . . . . . . . . . . 1.4S
DOT Container Marking:
Proper Shipping Name . . . . . . . . . Detonators,nonelec- FM 5-250
tric, for blasting TM 9-1375-213-12&P
UN serial no. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0345 TM 9-1375-213-34
NSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1375-01-415-1233 DOD Cons. Ammo. Supply Catalog
DODAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MN06
Net explosive weight (per cap) . . . . 11.73 g
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CAP, BLASTING: NONELECTRIC, 70 FOOT SHOCK TUBE WITH INITIATOR, M15 (INERT)
Std A MSR 05963001 This item does not function. Its only purpose is for
demonstration and to give the operator the feel and train-
Use: ing in the use of shock tube blasting caps.
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Functioning:
The 8-Second Friction Delay Detonator is a
device used to initiate demolition charges after With the safety pin removed, the pull wire
8-seconds delay. This delay detonator is effec- handle (ring) is pulled to draw the friction-
tive during assault operations and may be used coated portion of the pull wire through the
under water. flash charge. This ignites the delay column. At
the end of 15 seconds, the flame reaches the
end of the delay mix and ignites the igniter
Description: mix. This in turn initiates the primer charge
which then detonates the blasting cap portion.
This delay detonator consists of a cylindrical- The detonation in turn sets off the demolition
shaped plastic housing containing a pull wire charge.
coated with a friction material. The pull wire is
set in a flash compound. A tube set in the Tabulated Data:
lower end of the housing is a combination delay
and blasting cap. There is a 15-second delay-
mix facing the friction lighter side, followed by Container material ------------- Plastic
an igniter charge, and then a primer charge Color -------------------------------- Olive drab
and, finaIly, a blasting cap mix. There is a pro- Weight ------------------------------ 8 oz (approx)
tective cap covering the blasting cap end and a Dimensions:
safety cotter pin with a ring for extracting Length --------------------------- 6 in. (approx)
which is positioned through the pull wire to Diameter ------------------------ 3/4 in. (approx)
block its premature movement. Filler-------------------------------- Friction powder
delay mix, and
This detonator is identical to the 8-Second RDX
Delay Friction Detonator M2. The 15-Second Method of actuation ------------ Pull wire
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Percussion Detonator M2A1 is a device used
to initiate demolition charges after an 8-second After the safety pin is removed and the
delay. This type of detonator can be used under release pin is pulled, the firing pin strikes the
water, and is particularly effective during primer which ignites the pyrotechnic delay
assault demolition. train. At the end of the delay train, the burn-
ing powder ignites the igniter mix in the blast-
Description: ing cap and, consequently, the blasting cap deto-
nates other explosives. It should be noted that
above 60°F the actual delay time will be less
The detonator consists of a firing pin assem- than nominal and below 60°F the delay time
bly, a delay housing and primer holder assem- will be greater.
bly and a special blasting cap. The firing pin
and spring, comprising the main component of Tabulated Data:
the firing pin assembly are held in position by a
safety pin and a release pin. The primer holder
is fitted with a percussion primer, and the delay Container material ------------- Metal
housing contains a delay train of a pyro- Color -------------------------------- Olive drab w/yel-
technical mixture, The blasting cap is similar to low markings
the M7 blasting cap. The main difference is Weight ------------------------------ 3 oz
that the igniter compound is adjusted to main- Dimensions:
tain a certain dimension at the open end of the Length --------------------------- 7-1/3 in.
cup. The 15-second delay percussion detonator Diameter ------------------------ 7/16 in.
mav be distinguished from the 8-second delav Filler -------------------------------- Delay mix, prim-
percussion detonator by the markings on the er-mix and RDX
surface of the delay housings and by the shapes Method of actuation ------------ Release pin
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Concussion Detonator Kit Ml is a mechani- Each kit contains a firing mechanism, a cou-
cal device used to simultaneously detonate a pling base and blasting cap assembly and two
number of demolition charges, underwater or salt delay pellets. Their details are as follows:
above ground. It is distinguish by the fact The firing mechanism has a convex, snap-
that simultaneus detonation occurs without type, bronze diaphragm faced with a sheet-
connecting demolition charges by detonating rubber diaphragm and a protective grill. The
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Type Classification: pling into the blasting cap. The blasting cap
user crimps the blasting cap onto the nipple.
Std A AMCTCM 3802, dtd 1965.
The coupling base is cylindrical in shape and
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Tabulated Data:
Body material --------------- Metal
Color of firing device ----------- Olive drab w/yel- References:
low markings
Weight ------------------------------ 2 oz TM 9-1375-213-12
Dimensions: TM 9-1375-213-34
Length --------------------------- 3-7/8 in. FM 5-250
Diameter ------------------------ 7/8 in. FM 20-32
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b. The firing device consists of a number of (1) The operating mode is determined
different components to facilitate operation in by selective removal of one of the two pivot pins
four modes. These components which make up in the switch which permits the sear plate to
firing device are: rotate about the other pivot pin. When both
pins are in place the sear plate is locked in posi-
(1) The switch that incorporates two tion. The two pivot pins, the round head pivot
pivot pins, a sear plate, a spring and a firing pin and square head pivot pin are of different
pin. A safety pin is also incorporated in the diameters and are not interchangeable.
switch to prevent accidental initiation. It is posi-
tioned in front of the firing pin and is only (2) When the switch is set for pull or
removed after the desired operating mode is set pressure, (removal of the square headed pin) a
up. pull of more than 4 pounds or a pressure of
more than 9 pounds makes the sear plate pivot
(2) A tripwire -- 50 feet of copper wire on the round-headed pin, releasing the spring
wound on a cardboard spool. An olive drab coat loaded firing pin.
of paint over the wire prevents it from acciden-
tally unwinding and aids concealment. It is (3) When the switch is set for pressure-
used in the tension release mode and in the pull release (by removal of the round-headed pin)
mode. the sear plate is held down by a load of at least
2 pounds. Removal of the 2-pound load makes
(3) A tension release attachment spe- the sear plate pivot on the square-headed pin,
cial formed stainless steel wire that has a releasing the spring loaded firing pin.
spring type action. In the tension release (4) When the switch is set for tension
mode, the attachment holds the tripwire under release (by removal of the round-headed pin),
tension that, in turn, maintains the firing the sear plate is held under tension by a taut
device in a constant armed position. Actuation tripwire. Cutting of the tripwire makes the
is initiated when the taut tripwire us cut which sear plate pivot on the square-headed pin, releas-
permits the sear plate to release the firing pin. ing the spring loaded firing pin.
(4) A coupling body -- a cylindrical plas- b. The coupling body is interchangeable
tic assembly that contains the explosive initiat- with the standard coupling base in functioning
ing element, an M42 primer, but no blasting attached blasting caps and, in addition, has the
cap. (The cap must be installed by the user.) alternate capability of lighting a time blasting
fuse. The coupling body has another advantage
(5) An Instruction Sheet giving abbrevi- over the standard coupling base in that it is not
ated setup instructions is provided with each necessary to crimp the blasting cap to attach it.
device.
Tabulated Data:
(6) Fasteners -- a set of nails and
screws, for securing the switch are included Actuating force:
with each device. Pressure ------------------------- more than 9
pounds
c. The olive drab plastic switch and cou- Pull ------------------------------- more than 4
pling body are unpainted. They are unmarked pounds
except for a yellow band painted on the cou- Pressure release -------------- 2 pounds or more
pling body. The brass safety pin and steel pivot to set, but not
pins are unpainted. more than 150
pounds
d. The M142 firing device components, Tension release ---------------- Release of tension
including the instruction sheet, screws and Model ------------------------------ M142
nails are packed in a cylindrical metal con- Weight ------------------------------ 1.2 oz
tainer 3-1/8 in. diameter and 1-1/4 in. high. Length ------------------------------ 4.0 in.
Fifty-six containers are packed in four M19A1 Width ------------------------------- 1.6 in.
ammunition boxes (14 per box) which are in Height ------------------------------ 1.1 in.
turn packed in a wirebound wooden box. Material ---------------------------- Plastic, steel,
brass and stain-
Functioning: less steel
Primer ------------------------------ M42
a. The switch contains a spring loaded fir-
ing pin held in position by a moveable sear Metal Container:
plate that can be set to release the firing pin in Dimensions --------------------- Approx 3-1/8 od x
any one of the four operating modes.
Color ------------------------------ Olive drab with
white lettering
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The outer end of the firing pin is slotted lon- Tabulated Data:
gitudinally to form four jaws, and grooved inter-
nally to receive a knob in the inner end of the Material ---------------------------- Zinc die casting
release pin. The slotted end of the firing pin alloy
passes through a cylindrical opening in the Color -------------------------------- Olive drab w/yel-
body. It is held in this position by the knob of low markings
the release pin when the release pin is in its nor- Weight ------------------------------ Not available
mal axial position and the safety pin in place. Dimensions:
The safety in passes through an elongated Length --------------------------- 5-1/4 in
opening in the head and a hole in the release Diameter ------------------------ 1 in.
pin. A small cotter pin, which passes through Explosive charge (filler) ------- Primer mixture
a hole in the end of the safety pin, prevents acci- Method of actuation ------------ Pull or release of
dental movement of the safety pin during ship- tripwire
ment. The safety pin, when in position, pre-
vents forward or backward movement of the Shipping and Storage Data:
release in (beyond the slight movement permit-
ted by the elongated slot in the head), thus pre-
venting release of the firing pin. The winch con- Quantity-distance class ------- 1.4
sists of a bracket, spool with a knurled knob, Storage compatibility group - s
and a pawl, and is attached to the outer end of DOT shipping classification - Class c
the release pin. DOT designation ---------------- PERCUSSION
A positive safety pin, one leg of which passes FUZES
through a hole in the body between the firing UNO serial number ------------ 0349
pin and the primer, prevents the firing pin from UNO proper shipping name - Articles,
striking the primer should the firing pin be acci- explosive, n.o.s.
dentally released. The other leg of the safety DODIC ----------------------------- M629
pin is bent around the body to keep it in place Drawing --------------------------- 73-9-87/8837267
during shipment and handling. An anchor cord Packaging ------------------------- 5 devices and 2
(12 inches long), attached to the eyelet on the 80-ft spools of
body is used to anchor the firing device firmly tripwire per pkg,
during installation. 5 pkgs per inner
pkg, 6 inner pkgs
Functioning: (150 devices and
60 spools) per
wooden box
a. Pull Operation. A direct pull of 6 to 10 *Packing box:
pounds on the tripwire causes the release pin to Weight (w/contents) --------- 49.9 lb
be pulled outward until the jaw end of the fir- Dimensions --------------------- 15-3/8 in. x 11-3/8
ing pin passes beyond the constricted opening in. x 10-3/4 in.
in the body . In this position, the jaws spread, Cube ------------------------------ 1.18 cu ft
thereby releasing the firing pin from the knob
of the release pin. The jaws then close, releas- *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
ing the firing pin which, driven by its spring, Catalog for complete packing data including
fires the primer. NSN’S.
b. Tension-Release Operation. Release of References:
tension, such as cutting or detaching the trip-
wire, permits the release pin and spring-loaded
firing pin from the release pin. The released fir- TM 9-1375-213-12
ing pin, driven by its spring, fires the primer. TM 9-1375-213-34
FM 5-250
FM 20-32
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Type Classification:
C&T, T MSRS 11756003. Firing Devices M1 and M1A1, Pressure
Type, are pressure-activated devices used to det-
onate boobytraps and mines.
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Description: Dimensions:
Length --------------------------- 4-1/2 in.
The firing device consists of a head, case, Diameter ------------------------ 1/2 in.
and coupling base. The case that contains the Method of actuation ------------ Pressure
firing mechanism has three lugs, each with a Filler -------------------------------- Primer mix
hole for use in anchoring the device. The firing
mechanism consists of a spring-loaded firing Shipping and Storage Data:
pin held in the cocked position by a firing pin
release pin, which is attached to the pressure Quantity-distance class ------- 1.4
cap. This is accomplished by a keyhole-shaped Storage compatibility group - S
opening in the trigger pin. The smaller part of DOT shipping classification - Class C
this opening fits into a groove in the firing pin DOT designation ---------------- PERCUSSION
(cocked position); the larger part of the opening FUZES
permits the free movement of the firing pin UNO serial number ------------ 0349
upon release. The head, an integral part of the UNO proper shipping name - Articles, explo-
case, contains the firing pin release pin mecha- sive, n.o.s.
nism, which terminates in a pressure cap. A DODIC ----------------------------- M626
tapped hole in the center of the pressure cap is Draving
provided for use of an extension. The coupling --------------------------------- 73-9-70
base, which screws into the case, contains the M1A1 ----------------------------- 73-9 -70-1
primer. A removable fork, located under the *Packaging ------------------------ 5 per box, 50
pressure cap, prevents movement of the firing boxes (250
pin release pin. The safety pin, which passes devices) per
through a hole in the case between the firing wooden box
pin from striking the primer should the firing
pin be accidentally released. **Packing box:
Weight (w/contents) --------- 80 lb
Functioning: Dimensions --------------------- 27-1/4 in. x 12-3/4
in, x 10-1/4 in.
A pressure of 20 pounds on the pressure cap Cube ------------------------------ 2.06 cu ft
compresses the firing pin release pin spring and
pushes the release spring downward. When the
enlarged portion of the keyhole-shaped opening
in the release pin is in the line with the spindle,
the firing pin is released. The spring-loaded fir-
ing pin then fires the primer. The flame from
the primer ignites the blasting cap which, in
turn, detonates the charge.
Tabulated Data:
References:
Housing material --------------- Metal
Color -------------------------------- Olive drab w/yel- TM 9-1375-213-12
low markings TM 9-1375-213-34
Weight ------------------------------ 0.228 lb FM 5-250
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Tabulated Data:
Housing material --------------- Copper
Dimensions:
Length --------------------------- 0.308 in.
Diameter ------------------------ 0.216 in.
The Percussion Cap Primer M27 is a compo- Filler -------------------------------- Primer mixture
nent of a coupling base. It is issued separately Method of actuation ------------ Percussion
for repriming firing devices used with practice
mines and boobytraps.
Description: Quantity-distance class ------- 1.4
Storage compatibility group - B
This primer, similar in construction to DOT shipping classification - Explosive C
Percussion Primer M2, consists of a vented cop- DOT designation ------------------- SMALL ARMS
per housing containing a cup of primer mixture PRIMERS -
and an anvil. The housing is designed for press HANDLE
fitting in the chamber of the coupling base. CAREFULLY
UNO serial number ------------ 0044
UNO proper shipping name - Primers, cap type
Functioning: DODIC ----------------------------- M81O
Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8837810
When the primer is struck by a firing pin, Packaging ------------------------- As required
the anvil strikes the primer mixture which Packing box -----------------------
ignites and emits a small but intense flame.
References:
TM 9-1375-213-12
TM 9-1375-213-34
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Time Blasting Fuse M700 is used in military Covering material -------------- Fiber cord
demolitions to ignite nonelectric blasting caps, Color ---------------------------- Olive drab w/yel-
low markings
The burning rate of the fuse permits the opera- Dimensions:
tor to ignite the fuse and reach cover before det- Length --------------------------- 50 ft coil
onation. This fuse is similar to and inter- Diameter ------------------------ 0.2 in.
changeable with standard safety fuse. Filler ---------------------------- Black powder
Method of actuation ------------ Flame or fuse
Description: igniter
The fuse consists of a continuous delay of Shipping and Storage Data:
black powder, tightly wrapped and inclosed by
an inner cover of jute yarn counterwound with Quantity-distance class ------- 1.4
cotton yarn, and covered by a thin cover of bitu- Storage compatibility group - S
men which in turn is covered on the outside by DOT shipping classification - Explosive C
an extruded plastic sheath. The fuse is olive DOT designation -------------- SAFETY FUSE
drab with a yellow single band 1/4 inches wide UNO serial number ----------- 0105
every 18 inches and a double yellow band every UNO proper shipping name- Fuse, safety
90 inches. The burning rate is 36 to 44 seconds DODIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M670
per foot. Specification -------------------- MIL-F-45144
Packaging ----------------------- 50 ft per coil, 2
Functioning coils per package,
5 packages per
When the fuse is ignited, the flame travels metal can, 8 cans
through the core of black powder towards the (4000 ft) per
blasting cap and detonates it on contact. The wooden box
burning rate may be affected by humidity tem-
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Functioning References:
This item does not function, Its only pur- TM 9-1375-213-12
pose is for demonstration and to give the opera- TM 9-1375-213-34
tor the feel and practice in the use of time blast- FM 5-250
ing fuse.
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Type Classification: in turn, the fuse. the igniter will ignite the fuse
under all weather conditions, even under water
C&T OTCM 37290, dtd 1959. if properly waterproofed.
Tabulated Data:
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Type Classification: ing when the pull rod is drawn out of the
igniter body. A rubber friction seal washer,
Std OTCM 37290, dtd 1959. located between the top cap and the housing,
seals the forward end of the housing. The fuse
holder is assembled to the base.
The fuse holder assembly consists of a
The weatherproof time blasting fuse igniter threaded cap with a split, tapered collet inside.
M60 is a pull-type assembly and is used to initi- A tapered grommet is fitted inside the collet.
ate time blasting fuse. It maybe used under all The shipping plug fits in the cap and is held in
weather conditions and even underwater. A lace by the grommet and the collet. The rub-
watertight seal is formed only with the smooth- er grommet also seals the fuse end of the
surfaced time blasting fuse M700. igniter.
Description: The primer base assembly located inside the
housing, consists of a base and a percussion
The igniter consists of three major assem- primer.
blies: a firing mechanism, a fuse holder and a
primer base. Functioning:
The firing mechanism has a housing with a After the fuse is inserted in the igniter and
threaded cap on one end. A firing pin, pull rod, secured, the safety cotter pin is removed. A 10
release washer, and firing-pin spring are situ- to 30 pound pull on the pull ring brings the
ated inside the housing. One end of the pull spring-loaded firing pin back to the release
rod protrudes through the top cap and accepts washer, which spreads the firing pin’s jaws.
the pull-ring and safety pin. The pull rod has a This releases the firing pin from the knobbed
venting passage which is opened only during fir- end of the pull rod. Once released, the firing
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pin is driven by the compressed spring into the UNO serial number ------------ 0131
primer which fires and ignites the adjacent fuse. UNO proper shipping name - Lighters, fuse
DODIC -------------------------- M766
High pressure gasses generated by the burn- Drawing ------------------------- 8822497
ing primer and fuse are vented to the atmos- Packaging ------------------------- 5 igniters per
phere through the vent passage, eliminating a paperboard box,
buildup of pressure which could rupture the one box per bar-
igniter. rier bag, 6 bags
(300 igniters) per
Tabulated Data: wooden box
*Packing box:
Body -------------------------------- Nylon Weight (w/contents) --------- 36.5 lb
Material ---------------------------- Metal Dimensions --------------------- 17-9/16 in, x 10-
Color -------------------------------- Olive drab w/yel- 11/16 in. x 19-
low markings 17/32 in.
Dimensions: Cube ------------------------------ 2.04 cu ft
Length --------------------------- 4.8 in.
Diameter ------------------------ 1.2 in. *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
Filler -------------------------------- Primer mixture Catalog for complete packing data including
Method of actuation ------------ Pull rod NSN’S.
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NOTE:
Std A MSR 05963001 Shock tube is a thin plastic tube with a thin
layer of special explosive material deposited
on its interior surface.
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CHAPTER 3
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Functioning References:
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Tabulated Data:
Not available. Specification -------------------- WB-411
Dimensions (approx dimensions
vary with manufacturer):
Length ------------------------- 4-1/4 in.
This small instrument checks the continuity Width --------------------------- 3-1/4 in.
and determines the approximate resistance of Height -------------------------- 1-7/8 in.
electrical blasting circuits. Weight (less battery) -------16 oz.
Scale range:
Description: All models ------------------ 1 to 25
Some models --------------0 to 00 ohms
No. of batteries ---------------- One
This is a small rectangular box-shaped Type of batteries authorized:
device with a meter on one face and two protrud- Normal temperatures ----- (O to 125°F)- low
ing, round electrical contacts on tip. The galva- temperatures (-20
nometers is one of ONLY two instruments gener- to O°F)
ally authorized for checking out blasting Silver chloride drycell,
circuits, It is furnished in a leather shoulder car- MIL-B-131368 ------------- Type BA-245/u sil-
rying case with a window for reading the meter. ver chloride dry cell
MIL-B-131368,
Functioning: Type BA-2245/u
This blasting galvanometers works by send-
ing a minute amount of current from a silver References:
chloride battery through the blasting circuit
and through a D’Arsonnal meter. The meter’s TM 9-1375-213-12
needle responds on proportion to the amount of TM 9-1375-213-34
resistance the current encounters in the blast- FM 5-250
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Use: NOTE
This standard galvanometers battery is used This battery will deteriorate slowly at
in the blasting galvanometers. average room temperature, therefore, it
should be stored in a refrigerator if it is
to be unused for a month or more.
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NOTE
Prolonged exposure to temperatures no
higher than ordinary room temperature
This battery is used in the blasting galva- will greatly shorten the shelf and useful
nometers in a low temperature environment life of this special low-temperature galva-
only. nometers battery. Therefore, this bat-
tery should be removed from the galva-
nometers and stored in a refrigerator
anytime the galvanometers is not in use.
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CHAPTER 4
CHARGES
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Type Classification: nels are attached to the outside of the con-
tainer, midway between the ends One tunnel
Std OTCM 36841, dtd 1958. serves as a cap well for priming the demolition
charge with an electric or nonelectric military
blasting cap. The other tunnel is for priming
with detonating cord passed through the tunnel
and knotted at the end. A cleat between the
The 43-pound cratering demolition charge is tunnels secures time blasting fuse, electrical fir-
the standard cratering charge. Because of the ing wire or detonating cord in place. A metal
large amount of explosive in convenient forms, ring is provided on the to of the container for
it ma also be used in destroying buildings and lowering the charge into a hole.
fortications and overturning bridge abut-
ments. The ammonium nitrate base explosive Functioning:
has a relatively low detonating velocity and is
therefore unsuitable for cutting and breaching On initiation by blasting cap or detonating
operations. However, the low velocity blast cord, the TNT in the booster detonates the
effect gives it a pushing or heaving effect which explosive charge of ammonium nitrate which
makes it suited or cratering and ditching opera- destroys the target by a pushing and heaving
tions. action, a characteristic of low velocity explo-
sives.
Description:
Tabulated Data:
The 43- pound cratering demolition charge is
a watertight cylindrical metal/container with Container material ------------- Steel
approximately 30 pounds of an ammonium Color ---------------------------- Olive drab w/yel-
nitrate base explosive and a TNT booster of low markings
approximately 10 pounds in the center portion Weight ----------------------------
next to the priming tunnels. Two priming tun-
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Booster ----------------------------- RDX pellets UNO proper shipping name - Charges, demoli-
Method of actuation ------------ Blasting cap, std tion
firing device, or DODIC ----------------------------- M440
detonators Drawing ---------------------------- 82-13-23
Packaging ------------------------- Two 3 ft sections
Shipping and Storage Data: + 1 connecting
sleeve, each
packed 20 per
Quantity-distance class ------- 1.1 wooden box
Storage compatibility group - D-2
DOT shipping classification - Class A References:
DOT designation ---------------- HIGH
EXPLOSIVE TM 9-1375-213-12
UNO serial number ------------ 0048 TM 9-1375-213-34
FM 5-250
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This charge is a separate item of issue, and The item, after being assembled with the
is a component of Demolition Kit, Earth Rod, primer, is placed into the bottom of the firing
Blast Driven Set No. 1. It is used for propelling a chamber of the Earth Rod. Then mud or clay is
steel rod into the ground 6 feet; depending firmly packed onto the charge to fill the firing
upon the type of soil present. After the rod is chamber. The Time Blasting Fuse is protrud-
extracted from the ground, the hole is enlarged ing through the mud. The fuse is initiated with a
with charge, explosive, springing, for Rod, fuse igniter or other convenient means (the oper-
Earth, Blast, Driven, M13 (linear demolition ator takes cover). The burning fuse ignites the
charge). The holes, about 12 inches in diame- black powder in the primer. he black powder
ter, can be used for emplacing Classes 6, 7, and ignites the propellant. The burning propelling
9 telephone poles. The kit is not a replacement powder drives the rod down into the ground.
for the earth auger; rather, it is used in situ-
ations which prohibit the use of the auger.
Tabulated Data:
Description:
Container material ------------- Metal
This charge has an outer cylindrical metal Color -------------------------------- Olive drab
container holding 270 grams of Smokeless Weight ------------------------------ 3/4 lb
Powder M2 and M44 Primer consisting of a two- Dimensions:
inch long x 1/2 inch diameter plastic container. Length --------------------------- 2-3/4in. x 3-13/16
The plastic container holds approximately 3-1/2
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TNT block demolition charges are issued in Container material ------------- Cardboard
three sizes. The 1/4-pound lock demolition Color ---------------------------- Olive drab w/yel-
charge is in a cylindrical waterproof cardboard low markings
container, and the 1/2-pound and 1-pound block Weight -------------------------- 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb, or 1
demolition charges are in rectangular water- lb
proof cardboard containers. All three have Dimensions:
metal ends with a threaded cap well in one end. 1/4-lb block ----------------- 3-5/8 in. (length)
TNT (trinitrotoluene) charges have a high deto- x 1-1/2 in. (dia)
nating velocity and thus TNT is particularly 1/2-lb block ------------ 3-1/2 in. x 2 in. x
well suited to cutting or breaching hard sur- 2 in.
1-lb block ------------------- 7in. x 2in. x 2in.
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mating socket base. Within the case, the Dimensions (w/o base) --------- 3.0 in. dia x 5.9
charge contains a small booster charge at the
top. Beneath the booster charge is a plastic Base dimensions ----------------- 7.0 in. x 4.25 in.
“wave shaper” atop the cone-shaped main plate w/approxi-
charge. A cone-shaped metal liner lies beneath mately 3.75 in.
the explosive. The socket/base consists of a hol- od, 3.0 in. id
low, plastic, cylindrical socket to accommodate tapered cylindri-
the charge. The socket has a hook-and-pile cal socket
(Velcro) fastener secured to its bottom. The Filler:
socket/base and the empty bottom of the charge Shaped charge --------------- CH-6
container provide the standoff distance neces- Booster ----------------------- CH-6
sary for proper operation of the shaped charge. Weight ---------------------------- 140 gr
Method of actuation ------------ Military blasting
Functioning: cap or detonating
cord
A standard Military Blasting Cap (M6 or
M7) initiated within the cap hole detonates the Shipping and Storage Data:
small booster charge. The wave shaper
smoothes out the resulting detonation wave so Quantity-distance class ------- 1.1
it evenly initiates the adjacent main charge. Storage compatibility group - D-2
The detonation wave of the main charge is con- DOT shipping classification - Class A
centrated toward the center of the charge by its DOT designation ---------------- HIGH
conical shape. The detonation wave forms the EXPLOSIVES
metal liner into a high-energy semi-molten slug DANGEROUS
which is capable of penetrating several inches UNO serial number ------------ 0048
of steel or other high density material. UNO proper shipping name - Charges, demoli-
tion
Three installation modes are available as fol- DODIC ----------------------------- M
lows: Drawing ---------------------------- (Code Ident.
(1) The socket box may be simply taped to 10001)NAVORD
the target using an adhesive-backed tape such 2128318
as PPP-T-60 Duct Tape. Specification ---------------------- US Navy
Weapons
(2) The bottom section of the hook and loop Specification
fastener may be glued to the target (using glue 3018C
such as MMM-A-1617). This facilitates quick Packaging ------------------------- 2 charges and
emplacement at a later time. base/sockets per
metal ammo can
(3) The socket base itself may be glued to (M2A1); 2 cans (4
the target. charges) per wire-
bound wooden
Tabulated Data: box
*Packing box:
Container material ------------- Glass-filled phe- Type ------------------------------ Wirebound
nolic plastic Weight (w/contents) ---------- 25-1/4 lb
Liner Material -------------------- Copper Dimensions --------------------- 12.3 in. x 14.4 in.
x 8.12 in.
Container ----------------------- Olive drab w/yel- Cube ------------------------------ 0.85 cu ft
low markings
Shaped charge ----------------- Olive drab w/yel- *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
low stripe near Catalog for complete packing data including
top w/black letter- NSN’S.
ing
Weight: References:
Without base/socket --------- 1.4 lb
With base socket -------------- 1.5 lb TM 39-50-8
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Type Classification: BLA consists of a body, cone, explosive charge
(shaped), rivets and a lead cup assembly. The
Limited Production-Urgent (LP-U). explosive charge is comp A5 and the lead con-
tains RDX. The M42 BL4 is a standard submu-
nition that can be manufactured, without the
fuze, from existing facilities.
The XM221 is used in the disposal of many Functioning:
different types of explosive loaded munitions
and bulk explosive. It is an easy-to-use alter- The CDSC is positioned for standoff and
nate to comp C4 and is capable of being initi- aimed at the high-explosive loaded ordnance tar-
ated by electric/nonelectric blasting caps or deto- get (for disposal/neutralization). The clip leg
nating cord. This item is primarily for use by can be bent to different angles and/or pushed
the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and into the ground, nailed to a board, taped to a
Explosive Ordnance Reconaissane Agents munition, or slipped between items in a stack of
(EORA’s). munition/targets for destruction. The V-
shaped finger at the top of the clip assures tight
Description: contact between the detonating cord or blasting
cap and the lead-cup assembly of the M42 BLA,
The Charge, Demolition: Shaped, Clipped, which is necessary for reliable initiation. When
XM221 (CDSC) is a lightweight, easily using a blasting cap, that portion of the cap con-
emplaced, two piece assembly, consisting of an taining the explosives should be positioned over
M42 Body Loading Assembly (BLA) (NSN 1320- the lead cup assembly. When detonating cord
01-110-5490) and a Clip, Body Loading is used as the initiator, a 152mm (6-inch) piece
Assembly (CBL4) (Drawing number 9390432). is placed through the large hole in the top of
The clip is stamped from mild steel and is the clip so that it extends over the top of the
formed in such a manner as to snap on the M42 lead cup assembly. The main line of detonating
BLA and to hold detonating cord or blasting cord is placed in the finger notches of the V-
cap in contact with the explosive lead. The clip shaped finger and on top of the short piece of
is also used to position the charge relative to detonating cord so as to form a cross directly
the item to be destroyed. The M42 grenade
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over the lead cup assembly. The BLA is then UNO serial number ---------- 0034
slid toward the top of the clip to hold the cap or UNO proper shipping
detonating cord firmly in place. name --------------------------- Bombs, with
When the charge is initiated, a shaped bursting charge
charge jet is formed which penetrates the tar- Explosive weight for QD---- 0.0675 lb
get causing a high-order detonation of the (0.0306 kg)
target explosive. The shaped charge can pene- Drawings:
trate in excess of 76.2 mm (3-inches) of steel. Combination of Adopted
--------------------------- 9395611
Tabulated Data: Charge, Demolition:
Shaped, Clipped, XM221- 9392509
NSN ------------------------------------ 1375-01-325-6826 M42 Body Loading
Material: Assembly --------------------- 9215342
Clip -------------------------------- 0.79 mm (0.031 Clip, Body Loading
in.) mild steel Assembly --------------------- 9390432
M42 BLA ------------------------ 4140 steel Box, Ammunition, M2A1
Color -------------------------------- Olive drab w/yel- (NSN 8140-00-960-1699- 7553296
low markings Packing and Marking -------- 9392512
Weight (XM221) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.2 grams Box, Wirebound (NSN
8140-00-078-8969) --------- 9396199
Dimensions (without clip): Packing and Marking ------- 9392513
BLA length --------------------- 61.7 mm Packaging:
(2.43 in.) (36 charges per box, M2A1; 2 boxes, M2A1,
BLA diameter (O.D.)- . . . . . . . . 38.6 mm 72 charges per box, wirebound)
(1.52 in.) M2A1 metal box:
Clip length (with top Weight w/contents --------- 23.5 lb
finger bent) ------------------ 173 mm Dimensions ----------------- 12.0 in. x 6.0 in. x
(6.81 in. ) approx 7.5 in.
Filler: Cube --------------------------- 0.31 cu ft
Shaped charge ----------------- 30.5 g (1.08 oz) Overpack (2 metal boxes
Comp A5 per wood wirebound box):
Lead ------------------------------- RDX type I or II Weight (w/contents) ------- 52 lb
Method of actuation ------------ Blasting cap or Dimensions ----------------- 14.5 in. x 12.75
detonating cord in. x 8.375 in.
Cube --------------------------- 0.9 cu ft
Shipping and Storage Data: Explosive Weights:
Demolition charge ------------ 1.08 oz
M2A1 container --------------- 2.43 lb
Interim hazard classification: Wirebound box ---------------- 4.86 lb
DOD hazard lass -------------- 1.1
DOD storage compati-
bility group ------------------ D References:
DOT shipping class ---------- Explosive A
DOT designation -------------- EXPLOSIVE TM 60 series
BOMB
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Comps C2 or C3 are more powerful than When the charge is detonated, the explosive
TNT and of about the same sensitivity. is converted into compressed gas. The gas
Because of them plastic nature and hugh power, exerts pressure in the form of a shock wave
these explosives are suitable for cutting steel or which demolishes the target by cutting, breach-
irregular shaped targets, since they may be ing, or cratering. The type of demolition
molded to fit the shape of the target and thus achieved depends on the placement of the
can achieve better contact with resulting high charge in relation to the target.
demolition efficiency. Being insoluble in water,
block demolition charge of Comp C2 or C3 are Tabulated Data:
suitable for underwater demolition, if enclosed
in a container or wrapping to prevent erosion Container material ----------- Pasteboard
by running water. Color ---------------------------- Olive drab w/
black markings
Description: Weight ------------------------- .
Dimensions ---------------- 11 in. x 2 in. x
Block demolition charge M3 is available in 2 in.
either Corn C2 or C3. It is enclosed in glazed Filler ----------------------------- Comp C2 or C3
paper which is perforated around the middle Method of actuation --------- Detonating cord
for ease in breaking open. The charge does not or military blast-
ing cap
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Charge - The M58 series linear demolition mentioned above) and the included accessories:
charges are approximately 350 feet long and con- The original M58’s came with M1134 fuzes and
sist of three 100-foot and one 50-foot section were later retrofitted with the M1134 fuze
joined together. Each section is constructed on which incorporated an RF trap making it less
a core of 3/4-inch nylon rope and three or two susceptible to accidents/premature detonation
(M58A3 and later versions) strands of 100- from radio waves. The M58A1 came with the
grams per foot PETN Detonating Cord. The M134A1 fuze and other minor improvements.
main charge consists of approximately five The M58A2 and M58A3 incorporated further
pounds per linear foot of Comp C4 in the form detail improvements and were either equipped
of paired pellets (5-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches) with or retrofitted with the safety-imp roved
taped around the core. The pellets are covered M1134A1E1/M1134A2 fuze. The original Army
with a pair of reverse-knitte{ nylon sleeves the version (for use with MICLIC) was designated
length of each charge section. The sausage M58A4 and incorporated the M1134A1E1 fuze
effect is obtained by tying a nylon cord around and a new bracket to secure the fuze into the
the sleeve between each pair of pellets. This pallet prior to firing. The next version (1989)
keeps the pellets in place on the core and allows will be the M58A5 and will include a cartridge-
the needed flexibility. A rocket harness cable actuated arresting cable cutter.
assembly is attached to the front of the assem-
bled charge and fuze holder is secured to the Associated items --
rear end of the charge.
Firing Kit, Demolition M1147. This kit
Arresting cable - This cable consists of a 205- contains all the cables, connectors, and a selec-
foot length of 3/4-inch diameter three-strand tor switch needed to fire all versions of the M58
nylon rope with an electrical lead running charge using a standard blasting machine as
through the center of each of the three strands. power source. Any 10-cap, M32 or M34 blast-
The arresting cable is in the bottom of the pal- ing machine may be used.
let.
Rocket Motor. Various versions of the
Fuze - The M1134 series fuzes have a MK22, 5-inch rocket are used to tow the M58
diameter of approximately 3-1/2 inches, and series linear charges.
overall length of approximately 4-3/4 inches,
and weighs approximately 4 pounds. M1134 M125 Demolition Kit. This kit was the
series fuzes contain six explosive elements - two first use of the M58 charge. It consists of an
electro-explosive initiators and four lead cups, M58 charge, an M147 firing kit, and MK22
two which contact the detonating cord booster rocket, and a simple launcher rail that attaches
of the line charge and two in the rotor. The to the charge’s pallet. It is meant for launching
rotor is a rotatable metal disc that separates the charge from the ground.
each explosive initiator from the adjacent one.
When the fuze is armed by the line charge’s M68 Inert Linear Charge. This is an
arresting cable being pulled taut, cups in the inert, reusable, training version of the M58
rotatable disc allow exposure of the explosive ele- charge. It is loaded with rubber rather than
ments and closing of a switch to connect the elec- explosive pellets and is equipped with an inert
tro-explosive devices to the wires in the arrest- fuze (Model M1147). The M68 is launched with
ing cable. The M1134 series fuzes are also used a live rocket motor in the same manner as the
with the Army’s M173 projected charge demoli- M58.
tion kit. One fuze is enclosed in a packing box
and is stored and shipped in the pallet. Launcher, Mine Clearance MK155 Mod 0
The version of the fuze used in the and Mod 1. These launchers are used to hold
Army’s MICLIC system is the M1134A1E1 or the M58 series charge and launch the towing
the identical M1134A2 which have safety rocket. They are used by both the Marine
improvements over the earlier versions.* This Corps (MK 2 Mod 0 Mine Clearance System)
version of the fuze is also being retrofitted to and the Army (MICLIC system). The Mod 0
Marine Corps M58’s and possibly to Army launcher mounts only to the M353A1 trailer
M173 demolition kits. while the Mod 1 can be fitted to either the
M353A1 or the M200A1 trailer. A new (1989)
Differences Between Models: version of the launcher will incorporate an
improved hydraulic system for raising the
The M58 series charges are similar in per- rocket launch rail and hold a remote control dis-
formance but vary mainly in their packing (as connect device for the trailer.
*The M1134 is the newest Army version of the fuze. It is externally and functionally identical to
the M1134A2 but incorporated some internal changes of configuration.
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Functioning:
This shaped charge is used in EOD
Operations to cut open, render safe to handle This item is initiated by detonation of a mili-
or disrupt the functioning of mines or other tary blasting cap or detonator in its detonating
explosive ordnance devices. It is especially hole (capwell). This detonation causes detona-
designed of underwater operations and is non- tion of the explosive charge in the linear shaped
magnetic so that it can be used on a variety of charge which, in turn, produces a higher inten-
targets. sity detonation wave downward which forms
into a “cutting edge” jet of energy which cuts or
impacts the target to accomplish the desired
Description: effect. This charge will cut 0.3 inches (8mm) of
mild steel.
This charge consists of a short length of flex-
ible linear shaped charge sealed in an alumi-
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Functioning:
These powder actuated cutters are used by
EOD personnel to remotely render safe bombs
or projectiles by forceful removal of either the The cutter is manually positioned by the oper-
fuze, the fuze base plate containing the fuze, or ator in accordance with the appropriate Render
by striking the item at a strategic location with Safe Procedure using the metal stand and/or
an explosively propelled ballistic disc. These tape. A military blasting cap is secured in the
devices thus allow the target items to be ren- blasting cap channel (capwell) by being pushed
dered safe without causing high order detona- into the rubber grommet at the base of the chan-
tion. nel. Firing of the cap detonates the main
charge. When the detonator wave strikes the
convex metal plate it forms it into a non-molten
Description: slug of metal which is moving at hypersonic
speed when it strikes the target. The high
These cutters consist of small cylindrical impulse of the metal slug at high speed impacts
impulse cartridges, specially made bendable the target. The cutter may be used singly or in
metal stands, and sighting devices that connect groups depending upon the target.
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and extra stakes for functioning the detonator Diameter ------------------------- 16-1/2 in.
remotely. Explosive components ---------- Detonating cable
Method of actuation ------------- Delay detonator
M1 and M1A1 (M1E1) projected charge demo-
lition kits are identical in all respects except for
the delay detonators and the time blasting fuse Shipping and Storage Data:
igniters issued with them. The M1A1 (M1E1)
has the M60 weatherproof time blasting fuse Quantity-distance class --------- 1.1
igniter and the 15-second delay M1A2 percus- Storage compatibility group -- D-2
sion detonator, while the M1 has the M2 weath- DOT shipping classification--- Class A
erproof time blasting fuze igniter and the 15- DOT designation ----------------- HIGH
second delay M1 or M1A1 friction detonator. EXPLOSIVE-
DANGEROUS
Functioning: UNO serial number -------------0048
UNO proper shipping name -- Charges, demoli-
Functioning occurs in the following tion
sequence: DODIC ------------------------------- M445
Drawing ----------------------------- 8796266
Fuse igniter is functioned in the usual Packaging --------------------------- One kit per car-
manner by pulling the pull ring. The flame rying case, one
issued from the primer ignites the time blasting case per card-
fuse. board lined
wooden box
The time blasting fuse ignites the M4 *Packing box:
rocket which then becomes airborne and drags Drawing --------------------------- 8797610
the detonating cable out of its container over Weight (w/contents) -----------121 lb
the mine field . The cable falls to the ground Dimensions ---------------------- 25-7/16 in. x 18-
and flight is arrested because the braided wire 3/8 in. x 19-7/32
cable group is anchored to the ground by the in.
tent peg. Cube ------------------------------- 5.20 cu ft
The 15-second delay detonator (func- *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
tioned manually) ignites the booster which in Catalog for complete packing data including
turn functions the detonating cable. NSN’S.
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Table 1. Tank Accessories and Component end and female on the other, so that the sec-
Parts for Assembly of 400-foot (Approximately) tions can be linked together. The joints not
Projected Charge Demolition Kit M157 (Cont) only provide for attachment of one section to
another, but assure flexibility of the assembled
Item Quantity charge. The pushing bars, which run through
tunnels in each section provide rigidity during
Kit parts: emplacement and take stress or pushing. In
Nose section assembly ------------------ 1 addition to these common features, each sec-
Body section assembly ------------------- 13 tion is designed to serve a particular function:
Center loading section assembly ------- 62 The nose and tail sections are assembled with
Impact fuze section assembly ----------- 2 hook assemblies, hinges and plates which serve
Tail section assemblv ---------------------- 1 as contact points for the tank during emplace-
Fuzing: ment. The body sections are empty and are
Fuze, mine, M602 --------------------------- 2 primarily buffers assembled between the explo-
Fuze explosive container loading sive-loaded sections and the nose and tail. The
assembly ------------------------------------- 2 center loading sections and the impact fuze sec-
Tank accessories (Accessories will tions are explosive-loaded. Each contains two
fit M48A1 and M60 Tank): insert tubes loaded with Comp B and Comp C4.
Cable, assembly No. 1 --------------------- 1* (The tubes are welded in place and cannot be dis-
Cable, assembly No, 2 --------------------- 1* assembled for use as individual charges.) The
Chain, assembly No. 1 --------------------- 1 insert tubes are specially shaped and positioned
Chain, assembly No. 2--------------------- 1 to obtain a shaped charge effect.
Clevis in assembly ------------------------- 2
Drag plate assembly ---------------------- 1 The impact fuze section also contains a fuze
Extension bar assembly ------------------- 2 housing assembly which accommodates the bul-
Gear box assembly -------------------------- 1 let impact fuze assembly and the fuze explosive
Multiple sheave assembly -------------- 1 container loading assembly.
Pulley support post assembly ----------- 1
Safety snap book ---------------------------- 3** Mine Fuze M603 is an impact type fuze fit-
Shoulder screw (stripper bolts) --------- 2 ted with an M120 booster. One fuze and one
Single sheave assembly----------------- 1 booster are assembled in the fuze well of each
Spring assembly ------------------------- 1 bullet impact fuze assembly.
Bracket ----------------------------------------- 1
Support ------------------------------------- 1 The Fuze Explosive Container Loading
Nut (MS35690-1202)----------------------- 2 Assembly consists of a cone-shaped charge of
Nut (MS35690-602) ------------------------ 2 Comp B in a metal container.
Screw (MS90728-191)---------------------- 4
Flat washer (MS27183-15) --------------- 2 Accessory Kit consists of a number of metal
Flat washer (MS27183-23) --------------- 2 parts which, when assembled to a tank, enables
Lockwasher (MS 35337-27) -------------- 6 the tank to push or pull the demolition kit.
Lockwasher (MS35338-70) --------------- 4
Spare parts: Functioning:
Cotter pin (MS24665-134)---------------- 6
Cotter pin (MS24665-208)---------------- 6 After assembly of the kit, a tank pulls it to
Cotter pin (MS24665-495)---------------- 6 the edge of the minefield. The tank then
Cotter pin (MS24665-623)---------------- 6 pushes the kit into the minefield. Detonation
of the charge is initiated by the impact of a .30
*Cable assemblies - normally cone assembled to or .50 caliber bullet. When the bullet strikes
the gear box assembly. the bullet impact fuze assembly it detonates
the fuze. The fuze sets off the booster. The
**One size 2 is assembled with Cable No. 1; two booster, in turn, detonates the Comp B shaped
size 1 are assembled with spring assembly. charge in the fuze explosive container loading
assembly. The detonation of the shaped charge
The entire kit is listed under DODIC M444, creates a narrow, concentrated jet of energy
However, certain parts are separately listed for which penetrates the insert tubes in the impact
the convenience of the user. Accordingly the fuze section assembly and detonates the filler.
tabulated data is arranged to reflect the major Detonation of the impact fuze section assembly
packaged assemblies and a brief description of results in a chain reaction which, sequentially
each follows: detonates the remaining explosive loaded sec-
tions. The resulting blast craters the area, creat-
Each section contains a pushing bar and is ing a path approximately 320 feet long, 12 to 16
provided with joints at both ends; male on one feet wide, and 3 to 5 feet deep.
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Accessory Kit (tools and push attachments). 6 Screws - MS90728-191 ------4 lockwashers -
The accessories come packed in three boxes. MS35338-70
The size, shape and gross weights are not speci-
fied for boxes No. 1 and No. 2. Available data *Box No. 3 contains:
for box No. 3 is listed below.
Gearbox assembly - Cable assembly No. 1 w/at-
*BOX No. 1 contains: tachments - Cable assembly No. 2 w/attach-
Part Number ments.
2 Extension bars ------------- 8799635 6 cotter pins - MS24665-134 --6 cotter pins -
1 Chain assembly No. 1--------8799665 MS24666-495
1 Chain assembly No. 2--------8799667 6 cotter pins - MS24665-208 --6 cotter pins-
MS24665-623
*Box No. 2 contains:
*packaged assembly - Box No. 3:
1 Drag plate assembly ----------8799639
1 Pulley support post -----------8799657 Weight -------------------------- 54 lb
1 Multiple sheave assembly -- 8799642 Dimensions ------------------------- 19-15/16 in. x
2 Chevis pin assembly ----------8799690 11-1/16 in. x 10-
1 Spring assembly----------------8799673 3/32 in.
1 Single sheave assembly ----- 8799651 Cube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 cu ft
1 Bracket ------------------------- 9211241
1 Support ------------------------------ 9211242 *NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
Catalog for complete packing data including
Component parts package containing: NSN’S.
2 Nuts - MS35690-1202 --------2 flat washers -
MS27183-15 References:
2 Nuts - MS3-5690-602 ----------2 flat washers-
MS27183-23 TM 9-1375-204-10
4 Screws - MS90728-60--------- 6 lockwashers - FM 5-250
MS35337-27 FM 20-32
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Type Classification: shipped unattached and are connected to the
other components at time of use.
Std (LCC-A), DEVA correspondence review
dated 3 July 1974 with approval by General b. Training Demolition Kit. Cratering train-
John C. Raaen on 1 July 1974. ing demolition kit M270 consists of an’ inert,
shaped charge (M2A3), warhead, rocket motor,
demolition circuit and tiring device (M57) assem-
bled onto a tripod in the same manner as the
M180.
The M180 demolition kit quickly makes an
effective crater in earth, dirt and lightly paved c. Color and Marking. The M270 demoli-
roads, and airfields that obstruct the movement tion kit is identical in appearance to M180 demo-
of wheeled and tracked vehicles, It can also be lition kit except for color and markings. The
used for packing airfields, The M270 is an major components of the training kits are blue
inert trainer. with white markings. The M270 training demo-
lition kit is totally inert.
Description:
d. Tripod Assembly. The tripod consists of
a. Tactical Demolition Kit. Cratering three legs approximately 6 feet long, joined
Demolition Kit M180 consists of a Shaped together by a yoke (called apex fitting). Two of
Charge M2A4, an Electrical Firing Device M57, the legs are one inch in diameter and the
which has been modified, a warhead, a rocket remaining one, the load-carrying leg, is l-l/2-
motor, a tripod, and a demolition circuit. The inches in diameter. They are packed partially
shaped charge, firing device and warhead are disassembled in 3 foot lengths. The load-
permanently attached to the launch leg of the carrying leg contains brackets to hold the
tripod; the rocket motor and the demolition cir- rocket and warhead, A 15-lb shaped charge,
cuit (packaged in a wooden subpack) are and an M57 firing device are permanently
mounted on load-carrying leg.
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1 Chest NOTE
1 Chamber: Firing
1 Plate: Base, extractor, assy The propelling charge and linear demoli-
Rod, extension tion charge are described separately in
1 Chapter 4. The tripod is the next item
1 Extractor: Rod in this chapter and is available as a
1 Rod: Handles and starting replacement item.
1 Rod: Inserting
2 Rod: Intermediate
2 Rod: Main, long
100 Adapter, priming Explosive M1A3 or M1A4 References:
1 Crimper, Cap: M2 (w/fuse cutter)
1 Box, Cap: 10-cap capacity, infantry TM 9-1375-213-12
2 Insulation Tape, Electrical: Black adhesive TM 9-1375-213-34
cotton, 3/4-inch wide FM 5-250
100 Point
2 Box, Cap: 50-cap capacity, engineer
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Retaining Band Assembly - The retaining delay time. (6) Upon expiration of the delay
band assembly consists of a steel retaining time, the delay element ignites the ignition mix-
band 3/4-inch wide and 78 inches long, with a ture (7) and the first-fire mixture (8) which in
D-ring at one end. Four additional D-rings are turn ignites the match-head mixture (9) and
fastened at right angles to the retaining band (10) the filling of the igniter.
by steel strapping.
Flame from the burning igniter lights the
M25 Igniter - The M25 igniter consists of a ignition charge which ignites the paper. The
cellulose nitrate body 1/5/16 inches in diameter sodium furnishes oxygen for combustion. The
and 3-1/8 inches long, filled with thickened kero- paper in the drum is completely consumed in
sene (7) and fitted with an igniter adapter (10) approximately 20 minutes.
made of cellulose nitrate. An M201A1 grenade
igniting fuze (TM 3-300) is screwed into the top When the incendiary is shipped without ignit-
of the igniter adapter, and a first-fire mixture ers, the safety matches are used for ignition. In
(9) and a match-head mixture (8) are located this case, light a piece of paper and drop it
under the igniter adapter. Vent holes (11) in through the hole in the screen and into the
the side of the igniter adapter are covered by drum. The burning paper will ignite the igni-
moistureproof tape. The nomenclature of the tion charge.
igniter is marked on the body.
Limitations:
Safety Matches - a box of wood safety
matches is packed with the document destroyer When materials containing metal are to be
for use when the M25 igniter is not used. Any destroyed with the emergency document
field expedient can be used to ignite the igniter destroyer, utmost care must be exercised in pre-
charge. paring the materials for destruction. The
amount of material containing metal must not
Additional Equipment - The user must be greater than 10 pounds and must be com-
obtain an empty 55-gallon metal drum for use bined with 60 pounds of paper for a total
with the document destroyer. The drum is used char e of 70 pounds. Five pounds of the metal
as an incinerator in which the material is should be mixed in each of the second and third
burned. A metal cover with a 6-inch to 8-inch layer of paper to assure destruction. The com-
diameter hole must be provided for the 55- bined weight of paper and other material must
gallon drum to maintain sufficient pressure not exceed 70 pounds, or the material may not
inside the drum to insure complete combustion. be completely destroyed. Paper with high clay
The drum and cover must be obtained in content (coated paper stock similar to that used
advance and kept available for emergency use in some magazines) will not burn completely,
in the same location as the document destroyer. and the ash of this type of paper often retains
legible printing. The ash should be destroyed
Functioning: by vigorous stirring of the residue.
The device must be properly prepared for Tabulated Data:
functioning by (a) emptying one bag of sodium
nitrate into the bottom of the incinerator drum, Container material -------------- Fiberboard with
(b) sandwiching the material to be destroyed steel tip anti bot-
between layer of sodium nitrate (c) placing the tom
igniter charge over the top layer of sodium Color --------------------------------- Grey with purple
nitrate along with several loose sheets of paper strip
(d) emplacing the perforated drum lid and (e) Weight ------------------------------- 117 lb
securing the screen atop the drum lid. Dimensions:
Height ----------------------------- 19-3/4 in.
Actual functioning of the destroyer is accom- Diameter ------------------------- 15-1/3 in.
plished by (a) normal actuation of the M25 Cube --------------------------------- 2.8 cu ft
igniter whose functioning sequence is: (1) the Explosive components ---------- Sodium, nitrate,
tape is removed from the igniter adapter (2) the igniter mixes
safety lever is released (as the igniter is Method of actuation ------------- Manual
dropped into the incinerator drum) which (5)
ignites a delay element with a 1.2-to 2-second
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Outer Drum Cover - The outer drum cover is In addition, a second instruction card for opera-
of one piece formed steel with an outer lip. tion of the document destroyer is cemented to
When installed on the metal outer drum, it fits the underside of the outer drum cover.
over the bead of the open end of the steel drum
body. When the lever lock ring is installed, the Miscellaneous Packing Material - Mis-
drum is sealed. cellaneous packing materials such as corru-
gated fiberboard are used to fill the void spaces
Lever Lock Ring - The lever lock ring is a and to retain the parts in place during shipping
half-round metal ring, which tilts over the outer and storage of the document destroyer.
lip of the cover, and is equipped with a lever
that draws or loosens the ring. The lever rests Functioning:
in a catch to hold it closed.
The destroyer is usually prepared well in
Gasket - The gasket is a round, synthetic rub- advance so it can be used on very short notice,
ber ring approximately 23-1/2 inches in diame- Preparation consists mainly of unpacking the
ter, The gasket is cemented to the outer drum screen, fusees, and igniters, and discarding all
cover. of the inner packing materials from the drum.
The components are positioned within the
Screen Cover - The screen cover consists of a drum and the drum is resealed if immediate use
disk of a 2-mesh 1/16-inch stainless steel wire is not anticipated. The screen is secured to the
cloth welded to a steel cover band. The screen drum lid for quick access. When the destroyer
cover is folded so that it fits inside the fiber- is to be used, the lid is removed, the fusees are
board inner drum. removed, the material to be destroyed is placed
in the inner drum and the screen is secured to
Fiberboard Inner Drum - The fiberboard the top of the drum. Actual functioning of the
inner drum is a cylindrical packing drum with a destroyer is effected by lighting one of the
metal drum cover. The six plastic foam spacers fusees and using it to light one of the igniters.
position the fiberboard inner drum inside the The first igniter lights the others and the three
metal outer drum. The metal inner drum cover of them ignite the paper and sodium nitrate
is provided to close the fiberboard inner drum. which are the fuel and oxidizer needed to sus-
tain combustion of the entire contents of the
Oxidizing Agent - The oxidizing agent is drum.
either sodium nitrate coated with calcium phos-
phate or prilled sodium nitrate. The oxidizing
agent fills the space between the fiberboard Tabulated Data:
inner drum and the metal outer drum. It pro-
vides the oxidizer required to support combus- Container material -------------- Steel
tion of the documents being destroyed. --------------------------------- Light gray
w/black markings
Igniters - The igniter is contained in a black Weight ------------------------------- 275 lb (124.7 kg)
plastic bag. The igniter consists of a mixture of Dimensions:
sodium nitrate, sugar, and charcoal. The sugar Height ----------------------------- 35-9/16 in. (90.33
and charcoal provide the fuel and the sodium cm)
nitrate provides oxygen. Three igniters approxi- Diameter ------------------------- 23-3/4 in. (60.3
mately 3 inches diameter by 22 inches long are cm)
packed in a vapor barrier bag. The vapor bar- Cube --------------------------------- 11.7 cu ft
rier bag is packed in fiberboard box which is Active components:
attached to the lower cell. Oxidizer -------------------------- 190 lb (86.2 kg)
prilled sodium
Railroad Fusees - Two railroad warning nitrate
fusees are provided in each document destroyer. Igniters (3 ea)------------------- 2-1/2 lb (1.1 kg)
They are packaged in the fiberboard upper cell. powdered sodium
The fusees have been modified by the addition nitrate, sugar
of a hook which allows them to be hung on the and charcoal
edge of the inner drum after they are unpacked. Fusees (2 ea) -------------------- See fusee, rail-
road: M72 in
Instruction Cards - Two instruction, cards, TM 43-0001-37
one for preparation of the document destroyer Method of actuation ------------- Hand striking of
and one for operation of it, are contained in a fusee
plastic envelope under the outer drum cover.
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GORDON R. SULLIVAN
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
Official:
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-34-E, block 0855, requirements for TM 43-0001-
38.
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