SB 742-1
(b) Rocket Motor MK22 Series: A 5" rocket motor
CHARGE, DEMOLITION, HE, LINEAR M58 SERIES AND
is used to tow the linear charge across the minefield. Item
CHARGE DEMOLITION, PRACTICE, M68 SERIES
description and inspection criteria are contained in TM 9-
1375-215-14 & P, Operator's, Unit, Direct Support, and
General Support Maintenance Manual Including Repair Parts
a. FSC: 1375.
and Special Tools List - Demolition Kit Mine Clearing Line
b. Ammunition type: Charge, Demolition, High Explosive Charge (MICLIC).
Linear M58 Series and Charge, Demolition, Practice M68
(2) Charge, Demolition, Practice, M68 Series. The
Series.
item is a non-explosive linear charge used only for training
c. Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) is a trailer sessions. Rubber is used to simulate the explosive pellets in
mounted, rocket-towed demolition charge used to provide a the unit charges. The charge can be launched a maximum of
clear path for combat vehicles during minefield breaching three times. The M68 series contains an inert fuze, but uses a
operations. The MICLIC is capable of clearing a path 14 live MK22 series rocket motor.
meters wide by 100 meters long through a minefield. The V-2. Unique safety precautions.
launcher and trailer are fully reusable, and can be reloaded in
Do not operate radio frequency transmitters within five feet of
thirty minutes.
the M58 Series charge, or rocket motor. Safe distances from
d. The two linear charges available for use with the system high-powered transmitters are included in Chapter 6, DA PAM
are:
385-64. Positive steps (conductive floor, mats, etc.) will be
(1) Charge, Demolition, High Explosive Linear M58 taken to eliminate static discharges.
Series. The charge assembly consists of PETN detonating V-3. Testing and equipment requirements.
cords and 700 Composition 4, unit charges, 2.5 pounds each,
secured to 350 feet of nylon arresting cable. The primary Table V-3 identifies depth gage and
wrench
requirements.
explosive components are:
(a) Fuze, Electric, M1134 Series. The fuze is
included in the container, but is separately packaged and is
a. Inspection Category X: periodic inspection interval--4
not connected to the charge assembly until item is prepared for
years.
Periodic inspection sample size and accept/reject
deployment. Safe/arm mechanisms prevent initiation of the
criteria will be according to chapter 2.
linear charge prior to launch. A window in the cylinder side of
the fuze allows display of the safe/arm status of the fuze (green
b. Charges held by using units in Basic Load will be
for safe, red for armed).
inspected on an annual basis according to chapter 9 and this
appendix.
inspected and defects classified according to chapter 2 and
through
V-4
of
this
appendix.
Classification
Application
Inspection
Inspection
Method
Description
1. Critical:
a. Warning stencil (or decal) on pallet cover or pallet back
Visual
missing or illegible
2. Major:
a. . Damage to container exposing contents, or preventing
Visual
intended use (penetration, dents, etc.)
b. Cover not secured properly in place
Visual
c. Rust or corrosion compromising container integrity or
Visual
markings
d. Rocket motor electrical receptacle (bottom receptacle)
Visual
detent not in proper position
3. Minor:
a. Strapping loose, broken or improperly applied
Visual/Manual
b. Protective coating (paint) missing
Manual
c. Marking missing, misleading or unidentifiable
Visual
Classification
Application
Inspection
Inspection
Method
Description
1. Critical:
None defined
2. Major:
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