INTRODUCTION: Nvl mine my be ir-lid, submrine-lid, or surfce-lid. Identifiction of nvl mine is inherent in the fetures of the mine cse nd fittings s influenced by the lying gent, nd fetures inherent in its firing system. Most nvl mines employ cse shpe involving sphere, some prt of sphere, cylinder, or combintion of these Mine cse identifying elements include the size nd shpe of the cse, detils of its externl fetures, nd ny ttched fittings or ccessories. Pinting nd mrkings, s well s the type of mteril of the cse nd components, re vluble dt if they cn be redily determined without disturbing the mine. SAFETY Observe influence precutions when pproching ll unidentified mines until the firing mens is identified, then observe the pproprite precutions. Do not touch n unidentified mine with ny metllic object. Do not ssume ll mine in minefield re of the sme type or setting. Do not pproch mine in the surf. Wit until the tide drops or surf subsides. Attempt to locte nd sty cler of flooders. Assume the mine contins the most hzrdous component combintion for which it is designed. NAVAL MINES Do not disturb or move n rmed mine except by remote mens from sfe distnce. Assume ll mines contin self-destruct cpbility. Use nonmgnetic tools nd equipment to gin ccess to n unknown mine buried no lnd. Assume n unknown mine is fitted with ntirecovery devices. Consider ll mines drift on the surfce to be rmed nd functionl. EOD CONSIDERATIONS CONTACT MINES: Chemicl horn, cocked striker nd se wter bttery firing systems hve n indefinite firing life. Chemicl horn mine my remin functionl even if the cse is flooded. Avoid ll lines nd cbles ttched to the mine s they my be sng lines or function s glvnic ntenns. Move beched/sunken mine remotely. Mine movement cn function chemicl or switch horn or whisker, or ctute n inertil firing device. Do not move ny protruding object on mine until its function hs been positively identified. Do not put tension on bseplte mooring spindle. Do not tmper with switches on bseplte. Do not lift or move mine by the mooring cble or plce strin on the cble unless it is determined such ction will not close n internl mooring switch.
NAVAL MINES EOD CONSIDERATIONS - Continued INFLUENCE MINES: Approch bottom mines from the nose end within 45 to 90 degree ngle of either side of the nose. Consider ll influence mines of recent development to use mgnetometers s the mgnetic sensor Mintin influence precutions until the mine is determined to be unrmed, neutrlized, or rendered sfe. Keep ll crft, other thn the diving pltform, t lest 600 feet from the mine. Do not chip or scrpe mrine growth or rust from n rmed influence mine. CONTROLLED MINES If possible, determine the mine control point nd ensure the ctution mens is sfed. Consider the possibility tht more thn one mine my be controlled from single point, nd tht single mine my hve more thn one control point. Reference 60A-1-1-37
EGYPTIAN NAVAL MINES, MOORED, CONTACT, SHALLOW WATER Q-34-2-1 Ordnnce used with: U.S.S.R. NAVAL MINE, CONTACT MYAM, (IRAQI AL MARA) (IRANIAN SADAF-01) Q-35-2-11 Ordnnce used with: Q - 1
IRAQI NAVAL MINE, MOORED/DRIFTING, CONTACT, AL-MUTHENA/35 Q-57-2-2 Ordnnce used with: U.S.S.R. NAVAL MINE, BOTTOM, ACOUSTIC-INFLUENCE, UDM Q-35-2-32 Ordnnce used with: FUZE: RINMARF Q - 2
U.S.S.R. NAVAL MINE, MOORED, CONTACT, MKB Q-35-2-2 Ordnnce used with: U.S.S.R. NAVAL MINE, MOORED, CONTACT, MKB-3 Q-35-2-2 Ordnnce used with: Q - 3
ITALIAN NAVAL MINE, BOTTOM, INFLUENCE, MANTA Q-9-2-17 Ordnnce used with: Q - 4