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M18A1 - Antipersonnel (Claymore) Mine
Posted: Thursday, March 5, 2009
1.
Once done installing the M18A1, how far behind the mine should the wire be secured?
1 meter
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / 12 / PDF 5)
2.
Describe the M18A1
A curved,
rectangular-shaped weapon, with an olive drab molded case of fiberglass filled
polystyrene (plastic). In the front portion of the case is a fragmentation face
containing steel spheres embedded in a plastic matrix. The back portion of the
case behind the matrix contains a layer of explosives.
3.
What is the M18A1 primarily used for?
It was designed for use against mass infantry attacks
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / Section 2 / PDF 10)
4.
What is the first step in installing the M18A1?
Inspect the components
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / 12 / PDF 5)
5.
How much does the M18A1 weigh?
3.5 lbs
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / Section 1 / PDF 16)
6.
What color is a "training" M18A1?
Blue
7.
How long is the wire that the M4 blasting cap is connected to?
100 ft
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / Section 1 / PDF 16)
8.
Name the components that are in the bandoleer of the M18A1
The M7bandoleer has two pockets. One pocketcontain the mine and the other contains:
- M40 test set
- M57 firing device
- M4 Electric Blasting cap Assembly
- Instructions
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / Section 1 / PDF 17)
9.
Where will you find the instructions for the employment of the M18A1?
Under the flap of the bandoleer
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / Section 1 / PDF 17)
10.
What color is a "live" M18A1?
Green
11.
What is the effective frontal range of the M18A1?
When detonated, the M18A1 mine will deliver spherical steel fragments over a 60°fan-shaped pattern that is 2 meters high and 50 meters wide at a range of 50meters
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / Section 2 / PDF 10)
12.
Who keeps the M57 firing device while the M18A1 is being installed?
The individual installing the mine
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / Section 3 / PDF 19)
13.
What Field Manual covers the M18A1?
FM 23-23
14.
What are the two sites used on the M18A1 to aim it?
Knife-edge and slit-type peep sights
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / 12 / PDF 5)
15.
When aiming the M18A1 using the slit-type peepsight, how far above the ground do you aim?
2 and 1/2meters above the ground
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / 12 / PDF 5)
16.
When aiming the M18A1 using the knife edge sight, how far above the ground do you aim?
You aim at ground level
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / 12 / PDF 5)
17.
What type of explosive is used in the M18A1?
1.5 lbs composition C4 (plastic explosive)
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / 7 / PDF 16)
18.
One M40 test set is included with how may M18A1 claymores?
1 in each
case of 6
19.
What is the killing zone of the M18A1?
About 20 to 30 meters
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / 10 / PDF 18)
20.
How far is the danger area to the rear of the M18A1?
16 meters ( The mine firing position should be in a foxhole or covered position at least 16 meters to the rear or the side of the emplaced mine.)
(FM 23-23 Jan 1966 / 12 / PDF 5, 6)
