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Learn about the history, capabilities, and components of Modernized Demolition Initiators (MDI), including M9 Holder, M11 Blasting Cap, M12 Transmission Line, M13 Transmission Line, M14 Time Delay, M15 Cap Delay, and M81 Igniter.
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Primary Instructor Primary Instructor SSG Ratliff
Terminal Learning Objective Action: Introduction to Modernized Demolition Initiators
HISTORY • Developed in the late 40s • Used in Civilian Market • Introduced to the Army in 1996
CONSIDERATIONS • MDI DOES NOT CHANGE CHARGE EMPLACEMENT OR SETUP • MDI IS STRICTLY AN IGNITION SYSTEM CHANGE.
CAPABILITIES • Standard military demolition missions • Deepwater up to 30 meters • Quarrying(with special application). • Instant or delay initiation • Eliminates accidental initiation from static, transmitters, or electrical discharge • Hybrid (two types of firing systems) • MDI Stand Alone • MDI/Det Cord, Det Cord/MDI
M12/M13-Cap M12/M13-Cap M15-Cap M15-Cap M11-Cap M11-Cap M14 Time Fuse M14 Time Fuse M81-FI M81-FI M9 Holder M9 Holder 8 COMPONENTS
M9 HOLDER • USES: • Secure a blasting cap (small flap end) • Secure shock tubes to the blasting cap (larger flap) • Can secure up to five shock tubes for initiation • PACKAGING: • 50 Ea Per box • 10 boxes per crate • Crate Total- 500
M9 HOLDER SECURING SHOCK TUBE • 1-2 Shock Tubes • Looped under holder • 3-5 Shock Tubes • Tied in a knot
M11 BLASTING CAP • A branch line to a primary charge • To ignite shock tube or detonating cord • “High Strength Cap”
M11 DESCRIPTION • 2 FLAGS • 1 YELLOW (two meters from cap) • 1 RED (one meter from cap) • J HOOK CONNECTORUsed to secure det cord • PACKAGING • Individual coil—30ft. long • 6 coils per fiber board box • 10 boxes per crate • Crate Total= 60 coils
M12 TRANSMISSION LINE • Relay for the initiation pulse to another relay or high strength cap • Low Strength Cap • Command Detonation “ Transmission Line Only”
M12 PACKAGING • 500 FT. per spool • 2 Ea spools per foil bag • 4 bags per crate • Crate total- 8 spools/ 4000 Ft.
M13 TRANSMISSION LINE • Relay for the initiation pulse to another relay or high strength cap • Low Strength Cap • Command Detonation “ Transmission Line Only”
M13 PACKAGING • 1000 Ft spool • 1 spool per foil bag • 4 bags per crate • Crate Total= 4 spools/ 4000 Ft
M14 TIME DELAY • “High Strength Cap” • 5 minute delay • Length may be adjusted • Detonates Explosives, Det Cord or Shock Tube
M14 PACKAGING • Approx. 7 ½ ft. long • 6 coils per fiber board box • 10 boxes per crate • Crate Total= 60 Coils
M15 CAP, DELAY “ Currently a specialized use item only”
M15 USES • Provide a Delay in the System for Staged Demolitions • Is usually used for Quarrying Operations
M15 PACKAGING • 70 Ft Individual Coils • 6 Coils Per Fiber Board Box • 10 Boxes Per Crate • Crate Total- 60 Coils/ 4200 Ft
M81 IGNITER • To Ignite Time Blasting Fuse (M14) • Ignite Shock Tube • M81 has a stronger cap • than M60, heavier case, • and 2 plugs
M81 PACKAGING • 5 Per Fiber Board box • 60 Boxes Per Crate • Crate Total - 300 Igniters
SUMMARY • MDI Components • Constructing a Nonelectric Initiating Assembly • Constructing a Dual-firing System • Priming Explosives