POOR MAN'S JAMES BOKD Vol. 3 245 BOUBY'TE FM 5-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FIELD MANUAL BOOBYTRAPS HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY SEPTEMBER 1965 xempoval of boobytraps in combat 0. Included are deseriations and discussions of the desiem and functioning characteristies of standard dem s~ fring devices, explosives, and aceessories — and ™ ch as hand grenades, mortar ammunition, artiliery acmunition, and tombs, ¢. This manual also contains information on 9 variety of items ‘and indigenous materials useful for improvising fring devices, explosives, und pyrotechnic mixtures for guerrilla warfare appli cations, ‘d Factory-produced bovbytraps (dirty triek devices) are described. Most of these have been developed and used in the field by foreign armies, fe Safety mesures pertinent to bootytrapping operations are provided for the protection of troops from casualty *. The contents of Lis manaal are aprlieable to nuclear and non- nuclear warfare. 2. Comma ‘Users of this manval are encouraged recorumendstions for changes for improvencent, Comments should bbe referenced to the page, paragraph, and line of text. The reason. {or each comment cheuld be given to Insure proper interpretation and evaluation. Forward all comments dicey to the Commandant, ‘US. Army Engineer School, Fort Reivoir, Virginia 22060, rward comments oF us Seollon Il, PRINCIPLES OF OFERATION 3 CHAPTER 1 — CHARACTERISTICS OF BOOBYTRAPS A boobytrap is an explosive charge cunningly contrived to be 3. Types of Boo fired by an unasspecting person who disturbs an apparently harm- less object or performs a prewutnably safe act, Two types aren use “improvised and manutuetured. Lzrovived bocbytraps are assem- 1, Purpore ond Scope bled from specially provided materiel or cons:ructed from materials 2. This manual contains procedures, techniques, and expedients generally used for other purposes. Manfacturod boobytraps are for tho instruction of the soldier in the axtemhly, use, detection, and dixty trick devices made at a factory for issue to troops. ‘They Seaign t. INTRODUCTIONPOOR MAN'S JAMES BOND Vol. 3 236 BOOBYTRAPS, usually imitate some object or article that has souvenir appeal or & FUL. ‘that may be used by the target to advantage. ee 4 OLOSIVE ACTION. 4. Asambiing Boobytrope = A boobytrap consists of a main charge, firing device, standard Sr base {not abvays usod), and detonator. Another tem, thountvercal destructor, isan adapter for Installing a fring device anger fe le loaded projeetie or borrb to make an improvised boobytrap. Also, ¢ suutenease fring device assomblies are ofter attached to the main chatge bY Swot ‘moans of a longth of detonating cord, Sain aoocie $. Beebytrap Firing Chain . ‘Rance auch orth A EAL Im OF Moray secItvk centet ASO Bone wi a couranerien ier aunts OF Passe SxmosvE, ‘Frm Pinca Pomevaaton car Be rence owe moauet Ye Ber teFonaron maaee FED es maw eoureePOOR MAN'S JAMES BOND Vol. 3 237 BOUBYTRAPS, bby specialists, AM military personnel, however, are trained in hax- Up explosives and other boobytrapping material, so that they may, i necessary, bookytrap u mine or install a simple boobytrap. 9. utherty & Army commanders issce special instructions for the we of ‘boobytrapa within their command. Supplies are authorized and pro- ‘vided as required to meet boobytrapping needs. 'b, Army and higher commanders may delegate authority to lay bookytrapa to as low as division commanders. All higher command cera, however, may revoks this authority for a definite or indefmite period, as the tactical situation may require. ‘2. Records of all boobytraps laid are prepared and forwarded ‘to higher hesdquarters. 2. Enemy boobytraped areas, as soon aa discovered, are report to higher headquarters to keep all interested troops advised of enemy setivitien If possible, all boobstraps are rontralized; ofher- oe Genma ‘wiss they are properly marked by warning signs, Section fl, PLANNING © pabmicnon 2. pmassune scion Soa bars bo vo ina rwoeronit ana ‘las norrune ee STIG ERE, Cau Miah NAT FES wate suet Bernat 10. Tassiead Effects @ The ingenious use of local resources and standard items is important in making effective boobytraps. They mast be simple in construction, rendily disguised, and deadly. They may produce RggNO NS unexpected results if eoneaired in sly cunning and builtin various forms. Boobytrape cause unesrtainty and suspicion in the mind fof the enemy, They may surprise him, frustrate his plans, and Snapire in his soldiers ¢ fear of the unknown. >. In withdrawal, boobytraps may be used in much the same way ‘as nuisance mines, Buildings and other forms of shelter, roads, ‘paths, diversions around obstacles, roed biocks, bridges, fords, and similar areas are suitable locations for concealing boobytraps. @, In defense, bosbytraps, placed in the path of the enemy at strategic locations in sufficient numbers, may impede his progress prevent detailed recoanoiasance, and delay disarming and recoval ‘of minefields, 11, aale Paociplen ‘Certain basie principles, a3 ole as warfare itself. must be followed to get the optimum benefit from hoobytrapa. Knowledge of these principles will aid the soldier, not only in placing boobytraps Expertly, butin detacting and avoiding thoso of the enemy. 40. eeu areas Santen oe Sires conemscny ‘3 CHAPTER 2 USE OF BOOBYTRAPS Seon 1. BASIC DOCTRINE ._Taatleal Prinelples ‘Roobytzape aupplement minefields by increasing their obstacle ‘value They add to the confusion of the enemy, infict casualties, destroy material, and lower morale, Roobytraps are usually laidPOOR MAN'S JAMES BOND Vol. 3 ” 2 omuciss Neotireaes way a6 nace mn A thnpecite ceowsion or kara Gy Serour wed teva mote neat Lx ‘@ Preparation. Small campact bocbytraps are the mest desire- able for use in raids in enemy-reld territory, Hach member of a taam must carry hie evn supplics and le able te operate indepen- Gently. Bochytraps should be assembled, except fer the attachment of the fring device, before entering enemy territory. This will 238 BOUBYTRAPS reduce the srork at the aite ta the minimum. 2, Location. Charges should te placed where they wilt do the ‘mest damage. A charge detonated agzinst a stone wall will expend its force in maguified Intensity avay froze the wall. The fore of az explosion on the ground will affect the surrounding air more if the charge is plated on a hard surface, This deflects the explosive wave upward. A charge detonsting 6 to 10 feat above the ground will damage a larger area than one laid on or below the surface. © Characteristics. Many inexpensive bocbytraps, simple to make ‘and eagy to ay, will delay and confuse the enemy more thar, a small ‘umber of the expensive and complex kind. Complex mechanisms 13 oat mote, Fequite more sae IM Laying, and omy little more Advan. tage than the simple type 13. Reconnebssince Complete raconnaiseance of sn area in eatential ta good plannin Without this and the preparation of = program, boobytraps may not be used effectively. Roobytrap tears are best suited to survey a combet area to determine its boobytrapring possibilities. 14. Plon of Operation ‘& The commander with authority to use boobytraps coordinates his plans with other tactieal plans. Timing of bookytrap operations with movement plans is extremely essential. Boobytraps shoald not be Inid in areas where friendly croops will remain far any sppreciable length of time. Plana will indicate what is to be dane, where and when it will hedlona, and the tronpe ta he weed. Generally, Lraiced troops are amigned auch Lasks, ’. The plan authoriaes the nae of boahytraps and the types and ‘tennities required im sperified arena, depending on tne terrain, time, personnel, and material availahle, The completion of the detriled plan is delegated to the commander responsible for installation. Materials are obtained from unit supply stocks on the basis of the proposed action. . Complete coordination between Uy taoop euuumantes and te officer supervising boobytrap activities ix ewertial. The area should be evacuated immediately following the completion of the job. 4, The commander installing boobytraps prepares a detailed plan indicating the site and the location, number, type, and setting. He fssigns boobytrap (ams to specific areas and the laying of spec fied types. The plam covers arrangementa for suppliea and transpor- tation and designates the location where all preliminary work on boobytraps will bu dona Timo tablue aro cezablishod to insure com pletion of the work to comply with withdrawal phases af tactical Plans, . In hasty withdrawal, when there is no time for planning. each tear wil be given aaupply of material with instructions fox mhing the best possible use of it in the time allowed. 1 Bookytrap planning must give proper consideration to all known characteriatieg of the enemy. Members of tesraa should study the personal habits of enemy soldiers, constantly devising new ‘methods to surprise them, Repetitions may soon become a naitera eanlly detected by an slert enemy. 9. Withdrawal operations are the most desirable of all for laying bochytraps. When an enemy moets a booliytrap at the first obulacle, his progress throughout the ares will be delayed even though no others have been laid, A few deadly boobytraps and many dummies, laid indiscriminately, can inspire great caution. Dummies, however, should be unserviceable or useless items, Never Ubrow sway maier- ial that may return to plague friendly forcen! ‘* Secion Mi, INSTALLATION 15, Responsibilities ‘@ A commander authorized to use bochytrapa is responsible for all within his zone of command. He will keep adoquate records showing their type, number. and location, ancl prepare infornaation fon those laid and on practices followed by the enemy. 'b. Management of bosby:rap services may be delegated to the engineer etal officerPOOR MAN'S JAMES BOND Vol. 3 239 BOOBYTRAPS ©, Unit commanders must know the location of all boctytraps casualty. Boobytrap installations are reported and recorded as im their areas and keep all subordinates so advised. Subordinates nuisance minefields, whether the area contains both boobytraps are slso responsible for reporting to higher headquarters all new and mines or boobytraps alo information obtained on enemy boobytraps. 4 Officers responsible for laying bootytraps prepare plans, supervise preliminary preparations, and direet thelr installation, ‘Thay forward to proper authority a detailed report of their pro- (press, advise all concerned when changes are made, and report to engineer intelligence unita the discovery of any new enemy devices or low-cunning practices ‘2. Engineer and infantry anite, with special training, have the responsibility of installing and neutralizing boubytraps, Since adequate numbers of trainees may nol always be available, all ‘twoope are given familiarity inetruetion in boobyirapping. 16. Procechres Like all activities involving explosives, boobytrapping is dan- gerous only because of mistakes men make. Prescribed methods ‘ust be followed explicitly in the interest of personal safety and overall effectiveness. 1 Before assembiying a boohytrap, all components shouki be inspected for serviceability. They must be camplete and in working, order, All safeties and triggering deviees must be checked ta Ingure prope: action, and for rust or dents that might interfere with me- chanical action. 4, Ha bocbytrapping plan is not availnble, ome must be prepared on arrival nt the sita, that the material obtained will be required ftems only. A central control point should be established in each boobytrap area whore cupplies may be uclonded and from which directions may be given. In areas where many boobytraps are con centrated, safe pustage routes from the control point to each loea- tion must be marked clearly. Lines or {ape may be useful where ‘vegetation in beavy. The control man ix the kay man. ‘Several teams may operate from oue control point, Each ‘eam (rarely more than ‘two men) is assigned to a specific area. ‘and supplies are issued only as needed. Each detail commander ‘must make certain that every man knows his job snd is competent to do it, Teams will remain soparated so thit one may not suffer ‘from the mistake of another. When a job is completed, al teams 8 must report to control man before going elsewhere. ‘4. One person in each team is designated leader to direct al! work If pouible, members of a team will avoid working clove together ‘when a boobytrap is assembled, One member enould do all technical ‘work and the ather be a helper to carry supplies, provide assistance ‘peeded, and learn the dkills needec. ‘¢. Bosbytraps lald during raids into enemy held territory should be small, simple, and easily installed, Zach member of a party must carry the supplies he needs. The use of bocbytraps under these conditions, when seourats records are imyoseible, may be a hazard ‘a friendly troops if raids into the same area should breome neces ary. {, Procedure for installing boobytraps is as follow: (1) Select the aite that will produce the optimum effect when the boobytrap 1s actuated. (2) Lay the charge, then prozect and conceal it, (@) Anchor the bootytrap securdy, with nails, wire, rope, oF ‘wedges.if necessary. (4) Camoudlage or conceal, if necessary. (5) ‘Teams erm boobytraps systematically, working toward asate ares, (6) Leave the boobytrapped area clean. Carry away ell items thst might betray the work that has been done, sueh as loose dirt, empty boxes, tape, and broken vegetation. Obliterate footprints. 17, Raparting, Recording, ond Marking ‘Boobytraps are reported and recorded for the information of tactical commanders and the protection of friendly troops from @ Reports (1) Intent, This is tranamitted by the fastest means avs ‘consistent with signal security, It includes the locat: the boobytrapped ares selected, the number and type of mines to a [aid (if antitank mines ure boobytrapped) , Dboobytraps to be lsd, the estimated starting and eomplet- ing time, ané the tatieal purpose. The report is initiated by the commander authcrized to lay the field and for- ‘warded to higher headquarters, (2) Initiation of Laying. This report is tranamitved by the fastest means available consistent with signal security. It contains the location and extent of the fel, total mam: Der of mines and boobytraps to be laid, and estimated ‘time of completion, The commander of the unit inatalling in ‘the field sends the report to the commander that directed ‘him to lay it, (8) Completion. The report of completion in transmitted by the fastest possible meazs. It contains the wamber andPOOR MAN'S JAMES BOND Vol. 3 ‘pe of oabytraps lad, location andl extent of tha fed ‘or aren and tha time af completion. The report is for- warded 10 army level. When bocbytraps are laid, either love or with mines, the report of intent and the report ‘of initiation cf laying will incade the estimated number cof bootytrape te be placed and the report of completion, ‘tha number placed, 4. Records. Boobytraps are recorded as uulsance mine flés on ‘the standard ming fd record form. It is fled in as follows: (1) The general locations aro shown on the sketch, ualng the ‘sypropriata eymbol. Boobytrapped areas or buildings are letlered serialy,‘A" being the nearest ta the enemy. (2) ‘The number, types, locations, and methods of operation of Doabytraps are entare? in the NOTES section ofthe form, If space is lacking, addtional sheets may be attached. If the boobytrap can- not be ndequstely described in a few short sentences, a sketch of rinimcra d=tells willbe ineluded. (8) ‘The record is prepared simultaneously with the lying af ‘the boobytrap and forwarded through channels to army level with- ‘out delay. Lf's standard form is not available, the data required rust be entered and submitted on an expationt form. (4) Noimnee mine feds containing both mines and boobytrape are recorded as prescribed in FM 20-82. When the specie locations f boobytraps and manafactured devices cannot be accurately re ‘corded gcattered laying in open areas) their number and type are ‘entered in the notes sectioa of the form and identified by grid coar- inates. ‘Marking, Boobytzaps are marked by special trimgular signs vpaintad red on both sides. On tha she facing away from the danger sree, « Finch diameter white dc,is centered in tha frlangle and ‘the word BOOBYTRAPS is painted in white across the top in 1- {inch lettars, The STANAG or new sign is similar except for the 1- {ach white sripo below the inscription, Signa may bemade of metal, ‘wood, plastic, or similar material. They are placed above ground, Hight angied apex downwards, on wire fences, trees, OF doars, wit- ows, or other objects or by Pushing Uhe apex in the ground. These ‘working signs are ned hy all troops to identity friendly boobytrape daring the period preceding withdrawal from an'area, or 20 WA7n friendly torces of the presenca of active enemy boabytraps. 1d. Abandowment. When abandoning a boobytrupped area to the q@oeny, all markers, wire, et=, are removed. eS. Slt Ar ln ne to mark anny bobytrepmor booby. 240 BOOBYTRAPS 1° CHAPTER 3 BOORYTRAPPING EQUIPMENT Section |, FIRING DEVICES 18, Irovduction ‘Many triggering devieos are available for use in boobytraps. They ‘include fuzes, igniter, and firing devices. Al) U.S. standard Bring devices have the following advantages over ieaprovisations; extab- lished supply, speed of installation, dependability of functioning. resistance to weather, and safety. Ali have a standard base coupling by which they may readily be attached to a variety of charges. For more detailed information see TMS-1875-200. 19, MIAT Prewure Pring Device & Characteriation. ‘sa (ren dipped it wend bs, Safle ae omi a ‘A premure of 20 pounds or more on the pressure cap moves the trigger pin downward until the striker spindle passes through the Treyhole alot. This releases the striker to fire the percuasian cap. since sting cap: Criser fen sheald pled no farther than ¥ inck from open end of Blasting on.POOR MAN'S JAMES BOND Vol. 3 241 BOOBYTRAPS (2) Assemble 8-pronged pressure heed and extension red and _Serew in top of pressure cap, if needed, (8) Attach firing device assernbly to standard base. (@) Attach firing device amembly to charge, (1) Remove protective cap. (2) With crimpers, altach blasting cap to slandard base, Grimper jaws should be placed wo farther then 14 in. from open end of blasting cap. (3) Attach firing device assembly to charge. oun rosmrve ewe sanfety pin hole, (2) Replace safety clip, if available, (3) Separate tring device and explosive block, van ‘screw standard base amsambly from fring derioe, A) Anchor trip wire and fasten other end to pall ring. (2), Remove locking safety pin fist and ponitiveeofety pin are zypee eee one n re eS {} (1) Insert length of wize, nail, or original pin in positive ae om , eG (1) Insert mail, length of wire, o= original safety pin in pasi- tive safety pin hole fret (2) Insert a similar pin in locking safety pin hole. (8) Cut trip wire. (4) Separate fring device and charge. if 1, M3 viLRelease Fring Device ‘8. Characteristics. 2. Fimctioning. ‘A pall af 3 to 5 Ib, on trip wire withdraws tapered ead of relenas pin from split head of striker. This frees striker to fire the percus- ‘lon cap.POOR MAK'S GAMES BOND Vol. 3 242 BOOBYTRAPS ¢ Disarming. sit = (1) Insert length of wire, nal, or cotter pin in positive safety Pete ole. ae a = “ @ Fenert length of wire, ml, of safety pin in locking satety pin bole, ‘ >. Functions (3) Cheek both ends and eut trip wire. @m Pat (4) Separate firing devies from charge ‘A palll of 6 to 10 Ib. on taut trip wire caizea reloase pi until shoulder passes constriction In barrel. The striker juws then spring open, celeesing striker to fire percussion cap. (2) Tension-ralease Release of tension (cutting of taut trip wire) permits apring-driven striker to move forward, separate trom release and fire percussion cap. Installing. (1) Remove protective cap, (2) With crimpers, attach tilasting cap to standard base. Grimper jaws should be pieced no farther than %4 im, from open end of bleating exp. (8) Attach Aring device amsembly to anchored charge (must be firm enough to withstand pull of at least 20 Ib.).. (4) Secure one end of trip wire to anchor and place other end in bole in winch. (8) With icurled knob draw up trip wire until locking safety pin ie pulled into wide portion of safety pin bole ame a & an SS Pr. (1) With cord, remove small cotter pic from locking safety pin and withdraw locking safety pin. If it does not pull ‘out earity, adjust winch winding. (2) With cord, pull out positive sxfety pin, This should pull cont easily. TF not, di ma Note. Insert positive enfety pin fiat. Cul trip wire last, 1 tae tartar s tear elon ine bn tote ‘Bend alightly to prevent dropping out. (2) Remove small cotter pin from safety pin. (3) Holding release plate down, raplace aafety pin with length Cf Me BB ire Basd we Sighy tery oes out, (4) Remove protective cap from hase and with crimpers, attach blasting csp. Crimper jaue should be placed mo ferther than 4 inch from open end of Blasting oap. (6) Secure firing device ansembly in charge.POOR MAN*S JAMES BOND Vol. 3 243 BOOBYTRAPS sere Sa = Prerecron se Taman] Bane BA the rr irtaereu Or om | snes race va = mee ¢. Fastalling. a8 (Q) Unscrew transit cap from base. (2) Secure device in charge. ner mee & Arming. Oe Z A) Place restraining weight on top of firing device {2) Remove thin wire from safety Bin Role. 1f wire Coss not come out ees, restalnlog weight in either insufelent ‘or improperiy pisces. (8) Remove heavy rire from interceptor hole Ie should meve ‘rely. Note Withdrass thin wire rot ond heavy wire last. Follow ering procedure carefully 4. Disarming. ” (1) Insert length of heavy gage wire in interceptor le. Bend wire to prevent drovaing out. Proeeed eirsfully, an the slightest disturbance of the restraining weight [night initiate the fring device. (2) ‘Separate fing device from charge. | exmamncw | RESTRAMING WT ‘2. U5-Second Delay Datonatar ‘& Characteristics. ‘This device consiste of a pull-fricticn fuxe igniter, 15-second enath of fose, and blasting eap. The blasting cap is protected by a transit cap screwed on the base, 2, Functioning. ‘A strong pull on the pull ring draws the friction igniter through the flash esmpound, causing a flame which ignites ‘he time fuse, (1) Mexual initiation. Remove safety pin. 42) Trip wire initiation (2) Attach one end of trip wire to anchor stake and the other to pull ring. (b) Remove safety pin. fe ,. Disarming (1) Insert length of wire, nail, or original safety pin in safety pinhole. (2) Remove trip wire, 48) Separate firing device from charge. ‘This devise consists of a pull-type fuse lighter. 8-second length of fuso, and a blasting cap. The blasting cua is protected by » transit cap, serewed on the base. 6. Functioning. A strong pull on the T-abaped handle draws the friction igniter thraugh the flash compound, causing = flame that ‘ignites the time fuse.POOR MAN'S JAMES BOND Vol. 3 244 BOOBYTRAFS, rere Jive should be placed no farther than 14 in. from open ya ud of bleating cap. (5) Secure fring device ansembly in destructor and then in charge. . Inatalling. a (2) Unserew transit ap from base (2) Secure device in charse. rer re @ (2) Crush ampale by squeering the compar partion ot ease (2) Remove safety strip. carn, I (Q) Manoa initéxtion, Remove safety pin, (2) Trip wire initiation, (4) Attach one end of trip wire to anchor stake and the other to pull ring. (bd) Remove safety pin, Pe 3 There iso wsfe way of diserming this fring device. It dix srming is nevensary, ‘asect an improvieed safety pin Brough Inspection hele. & Disarming, at (2) Ter neh ot wma ov ety pin tn ty nin, eet Ser (2) Remove rip wice, Peden (8) Separate firing dovice fram charge. 8 wor [ oo [te [an lam) nome | neem [ ee 28. MI Delay Fielog Device hl STS votes & Characteristics, omental a & Fiectioning, ‘Lifting or removing restraining weight unlstehes lover, relens- ysciteronrepearin ch a ae See, es = | Ee 5 eet ireocs ee feces ‘Scueezing copper haif of case crushes ampule, releasing chem- ‘cal to corrode restraining wire and release striker. ‘ean €) Insert 4 Jensth of heavy gage wire in interceptor hole, ‘Band slighty to prevent droping oat. (2) Holding down latch, remove safety pin and replace with length of thin wire placed no farther than % im. from open end of Blasting . Installing. =. (1) Select device of proper delay. (4) Aseenble longth of detonating cord, priming adapter, (2) Tnsert nai In Inspection hole to make sure that fring pin ‘ondestric blasting cap, and explosive block. ‘has not been released. (8) Attach free end of detonating cord to blasting cap on (3) Remova protective eap from base. MA release device with friction tape, allowing 6 in. af (4) With crimpers, attach blasting cap te base. Crimper detonating cord to extend beyond Joint.POOR MAN'S JAMES BOND Vol. 3 & Arming. (2) Place restraining weight on top of fring device. (2) Remove thin wire from safety pin hole If it does not come out eauly, resiraining weight is either insufficient ar improperly placed. (8) Remove heavy wire from interceptor hole. Note, Proceed carzfelly, FS ea «Blam, the 1 Fee eigen hn dete trie mee eee een eh CE eee Erase. (2 tie a ene or fy Section I. DEMOUTION MATERIALS Z7. Expledves ond Accessories UHor ore detoled Infarmanion, 186 FAMS-258 nd TM 9-1375-200.1 & TNT, This is isaved in 34, 4% and L-pound blocks in» eard- ‘board container with lacquered metal ends. One end has # ‘hreaded cap wall Haif-pound blocka are cbtained by eut- ting a I-pound puskuge in the eanter, b. Mi Chain Demolition Blocks (Tetrytol). This explosive con- sists of eight 2%4-pound tetrytol blocks cast 8 inches apart conto a single line of detonating cord, which extends 2 feet beyond the end blocks. All blacks have a tetryl booster in each 245 ROOBYTRAPS, end. Bach chain is packed in a have-vack, and two haversacks in. wooden box. 1 2. Mz Demolition Black (Tetrytol), The M2 demolition block is ‘enclosed in an asphalt impregnated paper wrapper. Tt has ‘threaded cop well in each end. Eight blocks are packed in & haversack, and two heversucks in « wooder box. 2 . MS and MS Demolition Blocks (Composition C4), These con- sist of a yellow, odorous, plastic explosive more powerful than TNT. The 39 block kas a cardboard wrapper perforated around the middle for eusy opening. ‘The M6 block has & plas- tic container with » threaded cap well. Eight M3 or BIS blocks are packed in a haversack; and bwo haversacks, in a wooden box. ¢. MEAL Demolition Block (Composition C4). This in a white plastic exrlosive more powerful than TNT, but without the ‘odor of C3. Fach block in wrapped in plastic covering with » well in each end. Twenty-four blocks are packed f, Mitt Demolition Charge (Composition C4). This is com- ‘position C4 in a new package measuring J in. x 2 in, x 12 in, Each block hes an adhesive compound on one face. Further Information ia not available. 1, Mit8 Demolition Charge. The M118 chacge is composed of PETN and plasticizers. The detonating rate is approximately 28,000 fs, per sevond. Each package contsins four sheets 4 In. x in, x 12 in, Each sheet has an adhesive compound on one face, Further information is unavailable. 1A, Composition B, Composition B is « high explosive with a rela- tive effectiveness higher than TNT, and more sensitive.POOR MAK'S CAMES BOND Vol. 2 ‘Bocause of its high dentonstion rate and shattering power, it is used in cer-ain hangulore torpedoes and in thaped charges. i PETN, This is used in detonating cord. It is one of the most yowartul military exflosives, almost equal to aitrogiycerine ani RDX. In detonating cord, PETN has a velocity rate of 22,000 feet per seeond 4. Amatol, Anustol, © mixture cf ammonium nitrate and TNT, has @ relative effectiveness higher than that of THT, Amatol (80/20) is used in the bangalote tarpedo. ‘& RDX, This |s the bose charge in the MG and M7 electric and ‘onslestrie blasting caps. It is highly sensitive, and hes a shattering effect second only to nitroglycerine, 1 Detonating Cori. (2) Types 1 ond U1. These connist of s floxible braided aeame Jess cotton tube filed with PETN. On the oulside 1s a layer of asphalt covered by a layer of rayon with a wax ‘kum compocition finish, Type II haa the larger diameter ‘and graater tensile strength. EXPLOSIVE. 20 (2) Type IV. This is similar (o tyzea 1 and TT, except for the special sancoth plastie coviring designed for vigorous use and rough weather, pcan exe.osve m. Blasting Time Fuse. This consists of black powder tightly ‘Wrapped in layers of fabric and waterproofing materials, Tt may be way color, orange being the most common. As burning Fate varias trom about 20 to 45 seconds per foot, exch roll ‘ust be tested hefore using by burning and timing a I-foot length. 1 Safety Fuse M700. This fuse iva dark green cord with aplastic. ‘cover, either smcoth or with single pointed abrasive bands ‘around the ouiside at 1-foot or 18iach intervals and double 246 BOOBYTRAPS SEE EEN EEE ll » ‘painted abrasive bands at 5.foot ur 90-ineh intervals, Although the Surning rate is uniform (ubout 40 seconds per fost), it should be tested before using by burcing and timing a 1-foot length. RAPER ATERPRODEING 0. Mao Fuse Lighter, (1) To inatelt: Unsere the fuse holder exp, remove shiping Plug, insert time fuse, ard tighten cap. (2) To retond: (2) Insert primer buse and primer in end of lighter housing. () Put washers and grommets in open end of fuse holder cap aa shown, and serew fuse holder cap. firmly on housing. (©) Unserew fuse holder capabout three turnaand insert a froshly ext end of time fuse into the hele in the esp ‘unt it rots agains: the primer, (4) Tighten cap. sheen ne pangcn — POMMETS ae - Lcerer waivers saree rn SOE (3) To fire: “ (a) Remove aafety pin (b) Pull on pall ring. Note, Lighter is rausable afvor the insertion of a new Primer snd the resssombly of partsPOOR MAN'S JAMES BORD vol. 3 1B Electric Blosting Cops. Bleccrie blasting waps have three lengths of lescls—short (4 to 10 ft.), medium (12 to 14 ft), and long (60 to 100 £2). The short-circuit tab or shant prevents accidental firing. Tt must be removed before the cap is con nected in the firing cireuit. Military blasting caps are required ‘te insure detonation of military explonives. C ‘boi cicur V eA, see Segoe 4. Nomslectrie Blasting Cape, Two types are available, the No, 8 and the specis! M7, which resembles the No, & in appearance ‘sxoep! for the expanded open end. 1, Priming Adapter. This isa plastic device with a threaded end fur securing electric and nonelectrie primers in the threaded cap wells of military explosives. A groove for easy insertion ‘of the electric lead wirasextends the full length of the adapter, <—oncowr 2 Mio Universal Destructor. Whe destructor in used to convert loaded projectile, missiles, and bombs into improvised chargea. The destractor has boowter capa containing tatryl pe lets. AI standard firing devices with the standard base coupler screw io the top, ey Tt) ivan 247 BOOBYTRAPS, 2, targaiers Torpedo ° ‘The benralore torpedo ia a group of 10 londing assernblies (steel ‘bes filled with high explosive) with nose sleeve and connecting sloeven, The loading assemblies may be used singly, in series, or in bundles, They are primed in four ways: by a standard fring ‘device; a standard fring device, nonelectric blasting cap, length of deteuating cord, primicg adapter, and nonelectric blasting cap (pars 28); a standard firing device, and length of detonatirg cord altached by the clove hiteh and two extra turns around the cap well ‘at ither end af the loading ausembly; and electrical methods. (para 23). Ez tees, Sie ort Tost ASE =e : SoS rve exe TRIP WE dase r Se wings ene perebe ‘Denes yal MPeRS 88 BBP . oe vanes a ‘Thia charge consists of « conical top, conical liner, integral stand- (of, threaded cap well, and 114 pounds of explosive. 1 may be 179, M2AS Shoped Charge 1 Aatitant Mine Aciaior This i 4 donation dexgnad tor Peds three ways: bya standard ing device; aatandars fine Acieens Mine Acti, ‘This is 4 ator dguad toe Tovey none Gasdog sop enc o aetoeint cn all standard firing devieoa, and the base to serew in antitank “DW, sad nonelectric blasting cap; and a priming adapter and nine activator wells electric ‘issting esp connected Lo power source, wb pa "Heme \ bevice yr warePOOR MAN'S JAMES BOND Vol. 3 248 BOOBYTRAPS eee woo oI MET = Fz57 on y aren me oe [= euasTins cae 3S , ws aDAPTER rue (70. M3 Shaped Charge “ ‘The MS shaped charge ia & metal container with a conical tp, conical Uner, threaded cap wall 30\ pounds of elocva, ana eareee ‘33, SIAM Morten Shot! joe ‘This is converted by replacing the fuse with a standard fring device and a properly assembled destructor or by a firing device, iyi] E 31. tetredecton ‘Hand grenades, bombs, and mortar and artillery smmonition ee Ihave wide applicstion as improvised explosive charges. The only a =e orton ofthese useful in boobytrapping, however, arethe container a ‘snd it explosive filer. The fuse is replaced hy a standard firing Gevice and an MLO universal destroctar—an adapter designed erpe- a jxessoe cially for this purpose. The number and type of misalles useful in Set becbytrapping, however, are not limited to tha examples given eons below, 32, Mond Oreaode ‘The M26 hand grenade, an improved model, consists of « thin ametal body lined with x wire-wound fragmentation coll, fuse, aod | rap wine ‘composition B explosive charge. It has a varisty of applications to\ bookytraping. The furs is removed and a standard fring device ‘screwed directly into the fase well or remotely comnected by 2 propeerive Paes length of detonating cord, priming adapter, and a nonelectric Browre blasting cap. .POOR MAN'S JAMES BOND Vol. 3 34. High Beplaaee shat 7 "The high explosive ahell is readily adapted to hoobytrapping. The faze lo removed and replaced by a standard firing device and & propery-assembled destructor of w standard fring devies, length (of detonating cord, priming adapter, nonelecirie blasting eap, and 1 properiy-ansembled destructor. If a destructor is not available, the detonating cord and nonslecrie blasting cap are packed firmly {in he faze wall with C4 explosive. i> 25, Bombe ‘These are adapted to boobytrapping in the same manner as high ‘explosive and mortar shells. They are primed by replacing the fuze ‘with a standard firing device and a properly-assembled destractar, or with a standard fring deviee, length of detonating cord, primiog ‘adspter, nonelectrie blasting esp, and a properly-assembled des- tractor. IZ destructor is not available, the detonating cord and blasting ap ate packed firmly in the fuze well with C4 explosive. 249 BOOBYTRAPS HES ancuvt 36, Ailend Maes ‘A land mine may be used as the main charge in a boobytrap by removing tha fire and attaching a standard pall or pressure raat Sota devices an seilary fone wall (1) Remove locking safety cotter pin in M1 pull fring device and replace with length of thin wire. Bend wire elightly to prevent dropping oat (2) Remove positive safety cotter pin and replace with length of thin wire Band wire slightly to prevent dropping oat. (8) Remove plastic protective cap from standard base. 4) Assemble firing deviee, activator, and mine, “omerent in intarceptor hole in MS ‘premure-release firing device. Bend wire slightly to pre- vent dropping cut. (2) Withdraw safety pin and replace with length of thin Band wire slightly to prevent dropping ont. (8) Remove plastic protective cap from stndaré base. (4) Assemble firing device, activator, and mine. Note. The firing device must be set om a firm base. A piece of smusonite fs issued with the 115 for this purpose. i ‘lise, snd delay the memy. Most standard U.S. antitank mines and many foreign antitank mines have auxiliary ture wella for this purpose. See FM20-82 for more detalled informatica. 38. Mathede US, standard antitank mines are generally boobytrapped by means of a poll or a presmure-release firing deviec, or both, if