P-385-63 Range Safety Pamphlet Download

e. Spider XM7 Network Command Munition is a remote controlled anti-personnel munition system. It is composed of three main components: (1) The Remote Control Unit is a handheld computer used to monitor and control the functioning of the Spider munition field. (2) The Repeater is a relay device that is used, if necessary, to extend the downrange control of the Remote Control Unit. (3) The Munition Control Unit can employ up to six Miniature Grenade Launchers (MGLs). Each MGL has a minimum safe distance of 138m. (4) Instead of MGLs, the Munition Control Unit can employ up to six Munition Adapter Modules (MAMs). A MAM provides the interface to fire attached lethal and/or non-lethal munitions, (such as the M18 Claymore, the M5 MCCM, and MDI-initiated explosives to include the shock-tube initiation devices such as the M11, M12, M13, M21, and M23. The recommended SDZ for the Spider XM7 using the MAM will depend on what types of peripheral device(s) (either lethal or non-lethal) are connected. 15–8. Firing devices a. Instructions in TM 9–1375–213–12 will be followed when installing, arming, and disarming firing devices. b. Firing devices and fuzes, either with or without the standard bases, will not be pointed at personnel. c. Standard bases containing unfired percussion caps, firing devices, and fuzes will not be carried in the pocket. d. Standard bases containing unfired percussion caps will be kept separated from firing devices and fuzes until the firing device or fuze is ready to be installed in the mine or booby trap. e. Safety pins on firing devices and fuzes should be checked for ease of movement before attaching the standard base. The safety pins for locking and positive safeties should easily move. f. Before removing the tripwire, the positive safety will be installed on armed firing devices or fuzes having a tripwire attached. g. The assembly, arming, and disarming of antipersonnel mine fuze M605 will be in accordance with TM 9–1345–203–12. 15–9. M48 and M49 trip flares a. Use inert flares to instruct students in the use, emplacement, and fuzing of service flares. b. Fence or guard each service trip flare used in training to prevent personnel from approaching within 2 m of the emplaced flare. c. Clear trip flare firing positions of flammable material to prevent accidental fires. Do not use the M48 trip flare in areas where fire could cause serious damage. 15–10. Simulators a. M80 explosive simulators detonate 3 to 5 seconds after ignition of the fuse cord and are capable of causing serious injury. Fuse cord tips should not be split since this reduces burning time and increases the potential for injury to personnel. Do not use M1 and M2 type fuse igniters to ignite the M80 fuse cord or hold the M80 simulator when ignited. b. Procedures for the safe use of other simulators are contained in TM 9–1370–206–10, TM 9–1370–207–10, and TM 9–1370–208–10. No attempt will be made to disarm or disassemble simulators. c. See TM 9–1370–207–10 for the M142 atomic explosion simulator firing precautions. d. Commercially manufactured fireworks (designated for civilian use) will not be handled, stored, or used in any way by military personnel on an installation. e. When explosive charges (TNT blocks or composition C4) are used to simulate detonation of mines and incoming artillery projectiles, mortars, and bombs during exercises or on the infiltration course, the following procedures will be used: (1) Charges will be fired in specially prepared detonation pits with the charge positioned in the center of the pit. See paragraph (8) for demolition pit requirements. (2) Only charges of standard issue TNT blocks or composition C4 of one-quarter pound will be used. Composition C4 may be cut into 0.25-pound blocks in accordance with FM 3–34.214. TNT blocks will be cut in accordance with the instructions in the corresponding TM. (3) Charges will be detonated electrically from a position that allows a clear view of the pit and the immediate vicinity. Follow safety precautions in paragraph 15–2, and tables 15–1 through 15–3 when using electric blasting caps and circuits. 196 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014