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Chapter 6 6-10 ATP 3-09.30 28 September 2017 The M692 projectile has a long SD time (48 hours). The M731 projectile has a short SD time (4 hours). Figure 6-4. ADAM mine TYPES OF MINEFIELDS 6-44. FSOs use three types of RAAMS and ADAM minefields to support the commander's scheme of maneuver and to provide maximum troop safety. The three types are planned, target of opportunity, and minefields used with other munitions. PLANNED MINEFIELDS 6-45. Planned minefields are scheduled or on-call targets that support barrier or obstacle plans and are included on a target list. They require extensive coordination between maneuver, engineer, and fire support. Planned minefields may consist of long or short SD mines. Minefield safety zones are computed before firing. TARGET OF OPPORTUNITY MINEFIELDS 6-46. Initiate target of opportunity minefields when requested in a call for fire. They consist of only short SD mines and provide the supported commander with an immediate minefield. The standard minefield module is 400 meters by 400 meters. The minefield may consist of a combination of 24 RAAMS and 6 ADAM projectiles (these numbers may change depending on the adversary, commander's guidance, and the unit’s SOP). The safety zone is based on a single aimpoint and is computed immediately after the minefield is fired. MINEFIELDS USED WITH OTHER MUNITIONS 6-47. Minefields established in conjunction with an attack using other munitions such as HE or DPICM may be either a planned minefield or target of opportunity minefield. They consist of only short duration mines and are used to extend the delay, disruption, or destruction caused to the target. Size these minefields according to the method of attack and use RAAMS, ADAM, or a combination fired in the last volley. Firing the mines prior to the last volley risks detonating the mines as other munitions impact. Compute the safety zone immediately after firing. SELECTION OF MINEFIELD DENSITY 6-48. Selection of minefield density is based on the purpose of the minefield. Table 6-10 shows density selections available for RAAMS and ADAM.