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M18A1 CLAYMORE MINE
SGT LISA HALLIDAY
To inform you on the basics of the Claymore Mine….
History of the M18A1 Claymore Mine
The components of the Claymore
Tactical Employment of the Claymore Mine
Summary
Questions
Conclusion
Named after the type of Scottish Sword used by William Wallace who was portrayed in the movie Braveheart by Mel Gibson
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
Components of the M18A1 Claymore
M7 Bandoleer
Claymore Mine Body
M40 Circuit Tester
M57 Firing Device
Connecting Wire
Instruction Sheet
History of the Claymore
Components of the Claymore
Employment of the Claymore
The M18A1 Claymore Mine can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Learn to use it properly.
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For
55 years, this has been the basic guidebook for enlisted leaders
of the Army.
