GERMAN MINE WARFARE EQUIPMENT |
PART TWO – GERMAN MINE WARFARE EQUIPMENT |
CHAPTER 7 - ANTIPERSONNEL MINES |
Section II. IMPROVISED ANTIPERSONNEL MINES |
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. |
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