M18A1 CLAYMORE MINEM18A1 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

M7 Bandoleer

Claymore Mine body

M40 Circuit Tester

Check window for the light

M57 Firing Device - Also known as “CLACKER”

Connecting Wire w/ M6 Electric Blasting Cap

Blasting cap

Shorting Plug

Instruction Sheet

Employment of the M18A1 Claymore Mine

Read the Instruction Sheet

Inventory the M7 Bandoleer

Determine the coverage areas

Test the Circuit

Blasting cap under sandbag

Install the Mine

Aim the Mine

Arming the Mine

Recheck the Aim of the Mine

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 alsobe camouflaged or buried underground. If used, detonating cord should not be buried; however, itmay be covered with light foliage. For the principles and methods of camouflage, see FM 5-20.

Retest the Circuit from your fighting position

Fire the Mine with the “Clacker”

Summary

• History of the Claymore

• Components of the Claymore

• Employment of the Claymore

Questions?

Conclusion

The M18A1 Claymore Mine can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Learn to use it properly.