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M18A1 CLAYMORE MINE

M18A1 CLAYMORE MINE. SGT LISA HALLIDAY. Unclassified. Purpose. To inform you on the basics of the Claymore Mine…. Outline. History of the M18A1 Claymore Mine The components of the Claymore Tactical Employment of the Claymore Mine Summary Questions Conclusion.

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M18A1 CLAYMORE MINE

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  1. M18A1 CLAYMORE MINE SGT LISA HALLIDAY Unclassified

  2. Purpose To inform you on the basics of the Claymore Mine….

  3. Outline • History of the M18A1 Claymore Mine • The components of the Claymore • Tactical Employment of the Claymore Mine • Summary • Questions • Conclusion

  4. History of the Claymore • Named after the type of Scottish Sword used by William Wallace who was portrayed in the movie Braveheart by Mel Gibson

  5. Blade about 42” About 55” overall

  6. History of the Claymore • The Mine was Conceived during WW2 by Germans • Developed into anti-personnel mine by US during Korean War • Standardized in 1960 • First used as anti-personnel mine during the Vietnam War

  7. Components of the M18A1 Claymore • M7 Bandoleer • Claymore Mine Body • M40 Circuit Tester • M57 Firing Device • Connecting Wire • Instruction Sheet

  8. M7 Bandoleer

  9. Claymore Mine body

  10. Check window for the light M40 Circuit Tester

  11. M57 Firing Device - Also known as “CLACKER”

  12. Blasting cap Shorting Plug Connecting Wire w/ M6 Electric Blasting Cap

  13. Instruction Sheet

  14. Employment of the M18A1 Claymore Mine

  15. Read the Instruction Sheet

  16. Inventory the M7 Bandoleer

  17. Determine the coverage areas

  18. Blasting cap under sandbag Test the Circuit

  19. Install the Mine

  20. Aim the Mine

  21. Arming the Mine

  22. Recheck the Aim of the Mine

  23. Camouflage the Mine as you return to your fighting positon Both the front and rear of the mine should be camouflaged with foliage. The firing wire should also be camouflaged or buried underground. If used, detonating cord should not be buried; however, it may be covered with light foliage. For the principles and methods of camouflage, see FM 5-20.

  24. Retest the Circuit from your fighting position

  25. Fire the Mine with the “Clacker”

  26. Summary • History of the Claymore • Components of the Claymore • Employment of the Claymore

  27. Questions?

  28. Conclusion The M18A1 Claymore Mine can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Learn to use it properly.

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