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b. Training with non-self destruct mines is prohibited. c. Claymore antipersonnel mines will be operated under the following conditions: (1) Firing conditions. (a) Range OIC will ensure mines are installed correctly and facing into the impact area. (b) All mines will be secured until the range OIC directs their issue. (c) Emplaced mines will not be disarmed except by order of the range OIC. (d) Firing devices will only be connected at the command of the range OIC. (e) When more than one mine is to be fired, the range OIC will ensure that previous firings have not dislodged the other mines in the impact area. (f) After firing, the impact area will be inspected to ensure that all mines have detonated. (g) Misfires will be handled in accordance with TC 3–22.23. (h) Personnel will not be allowed within 16m to the rear of the mine. Firing personnel may occupy an area between 16 and 100 m to the rear of the mine if they are located in a covered position, lying prone in a depression, or behind a physical barrier. All personnel will wear approved protective helmets, IBA, eye protection, and single hearing protection. When the mine is tied to a tree or fired in an area that attenuates the secondary missile hazard, friendly troops within a 16 m to 50 m radius behind the mine must be in a covered position. (2) Surface danger zone. (a) SDZ requirements for firing the M18 and M18A1 Claymore mine are provided in figure 15–4. (b) Vertical hazard for the claymore is 400 m. (c) Care must be exercised when installing mines to prevent the creation of secondary fragment and debris hazards. (d) For the Army, all personnel will wear approved protective helmets, IBA, eye protection, and single hearing protection. For the Marine Corps, PPE Level 1. 190 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014