107. Ski Mine (Skimine)

a. Description. The improvised antipersonnel ski mine (fig. 130) consists of a pointed steel tube (a section of pipe) containing a main charge of two or three 100-gram (0.22 pound) cylindrical charges. The mine is fitted with an S-mine fuze 35 (par. 25). A woo-den plug fits in the top of the mine. This plug has a hole in the center through which the S-mine fuze 35 and the detonator are inserted.

b. Employment. This mine was designed for employment in winter warfare. It is installed in ski or sled trails and in front of unit position.

c. Functioning. Pressure of 15 pounds on the pressure prongs of the S-mine fuze 35 actuates the fuze and fires the detonator and the main charge.

d. Installing and Arming.

(1)

Drive the pipe part of the way into the ground at an angle of 45° to 60° to the di-rection of expected traffic.

(2)

Place the cylindrical charges in the pipe.

(3)

Insert the wooden plug in the top of the pipe.

(4)

Insert the detonator in the base of the fuze.

(5)

Screw the fuze into the mine.

(6)

Unscrew the retaining nut from the end of the safety pin and withdraw the safety pin.

(7)

Cover the remainder of the mine with snow.

e. Neutralizing.

(1)

Insert a safety pin in the fuze.

(2)

Unscrew the fuze from the mine.

(3)

Remove the detonator.

Figure 130. Improvised antipersonnel ski mine.