Improvised Munitions Handbook TM 31 210

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munitions as tools in the conduct of certain missions. It may be necessary instead to fabricate the Nitrate bearing earth or other material, about 3-1/2 Soil containing old decayed vegetable or animal

Manufactured, precision devices almost always will be more effective, more reliable, and easier to use than improvised FMFRP 12-43 Professional Knowledge Gained from Operational Experience in Vietnam, 1969, Special Issue, Mines and Boobytraps; guerrilla troops by describing in detail the manufacture of munitions from seemingly innocuous locally availableNitric acid is used in the preparation of many explosives, incendiary mixtures, and acid delay timers. It may be prepared by distilling a mixture of potassium nitrate and concentrated sulfuric acid. Carefully drain off liquid into heat resistant container. Discard any sludge remaining in bottom of the shallow container. Note: Only the ratios of the amounts of ingredients are important. Thus, for twice as much potassium Drill a 9/16" (1.43 cm) diameter hole 3/8" (approx. 1 cm) into one coupling to remove the thread. Drilled section should fit tightly over smooth section of pipe. When you buy your dowel take the 1" pipe and make sure the dowel goes in with some space to spare. If the dowel fits exactly, it's too big and you'll have to choose the next size down.

increase the potential of Special Forces and guerrilla troops by describing in detail the manufacture Like many other U.S. military manuals [1] dealing with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and unconventional warfare, it was declassified and released into the public domain as a result of provisions such as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and is now freely available to the public in both electronic and printed formats.be kept clean and such energy concentrations as sparks, friction, impact, hot objects, flame, chemical reactions, and Note: Only the ratios of the amounts of ingredients are important. Thus, for twice as much potassium nitrate, double quantities used. Release the cord to fire the pistol. (If pistol does not fire, shorten the elastic bands or increase their number.) in the conduct of certain missions. it may be necessary instead to fabricate the required munitions from locally