Description
The M68 practice mine simulates the M18 series mines, and is used for training in the proper methods and precautions to be observed in the care and handling, booby trapping, arming, and disarming of high explosive service antipersonnel mines.
The practice mine body M33 is included in a kit designated Mine, APERS, Practice, M68, which also includes the M10 practice blasting cap, the M57 firing device and the M40 test set, all packed in the M7 bandoleer. The external appearance of the M33 practice mine is identical to the M18A1 except for color and marking. An inert filler replaces the high explosive. The M57 firing device, M7 bandoleer, and the M40 test set are the same as used with M18A1 mine. The M10 blasting cap is inert. The lead wires of the M10 are shorted to provide electrical continuity.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Source(s)
TM 43-0001-36, Land Mines (chg 3, 2000)
