Land Mines.

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This manual provides technical information on the identification, care, handling, and use of land mines in Federal supply classification FSC 1345 and their components. It also provides general technical information on items from other FSC classes which are used with these land mines. Chapter 1 outlines the manual and provides general information on the types of mines, complete rounds, explosive trains, classification, identification, care, handling and preservation, storage, packing and marking for shipment, and transportation. Chapter 2 contains physical descriptions, data, and technical instructions for the use of antipersonnel mines and relative items. Chapter 3 contains physical descriptions, data, and technical instructions for the use of antitank mines and related items. Chapter 4 contains physical descriptions, data, and technical instructions for the use of chemical mines and related items. Chapter 5 contains general technical information on items from other FSC classes which are used with land mines. Chapter 6 contains instructions for the destruction of land mines and components to prevent enemy use. Appendix I contains a list of references to be used in conjuction with this manual. Appendix II contains complete round data on land mines. Appendix III contains a list of former item names with their current Federal item name.

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