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U.S. Army Guide to Boobytraps

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The U.S. Army Guide to Boobytraps is a comprehensive manual detailing the assembly, use, detection, and removal of boobytraps and demolition devices. It highlights how these traps are concealed in everyday objects and environments, including household items and outdoor settings. Readers will gain insight into the mechanics and tactics behind boobytrap deployment, supported by intricate diagrams and thorough explanations of firing devices, detonators, fuses, and related components. The guide emphasises safety and the responsibilities of users, making it an indispensable resource for understanding this dangerous aspect of modern warfare.
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This manual is ideal for military enthusiasts and professionals interested in the technical and tactical aspects of boobytraps. It is also suitable for readers seeking an authoritative and detailed field manual on improvised explosive devices used in contemporary conflict scenarios.

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This official U.S. manual is the complete guide to using and dismantling boobytraps.

Little is more dangerous to U.S. forces fighting insurgents in hot spots around the world than improvised explosive devices. It's the weapon of choice for under-funded forces aimed to attack American soldiers with low risk to themselves.

Here you can learn how to assemble, use, detect, and remove boobytraps and demolition items in almost any situation. With intricate and detailed diagrams, you'll discover how army troops can disguise boobytraps in household items such as irons, teapots, and televisions; in structures such as window frames, stairways, and wooden beams; and in outdoor areas, in bushes and underground. Find out how boobytraps work, why they are used in the army, and the tactics behind their set-up. Learn the mechanics of the various types of firing devices, detonators, fuses, cords, adapters, blasting caps, and lighters. Also included are detailed instructions for detecting and removing boobytraps.

The U.S. Army Guide to Boobytraps explains the responsibilities and safety issues that should be thoroughly understood by anyone using any weapon. Any military enthusiast will appreciate the level of detail this field manual offers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781602399402

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 February 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 136g

Pages: 136

About the Author

The Department of the Army (DA) is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. Its mission is to fight and win our Nation' s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders.

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