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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 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
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
Blade about 42” About 55” overall
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
Components of the M18A1 Claymore • M7 Bandoleer • Claymore Mine Body • M40 Circuit Tester • M57 Firing Device • Connecting Wire • Instruction Sheet
Check window for the light M40 Circuit Tester
Blasting cap Shorting Plug Connecting Wire w/ M6 Electric Blasting Cap
Blasting cap under sandbag Test the Circuit
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.
Summary • History of the Claymore • Components of the Claymore • Employment of the Claymore
Conclusion The M18A1 Claymore Mine can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Learn to use it properly.