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	Costa Rica: The First Country in Latin America Free of Anti-Personnel Landmines, by Jaime Perales and Carl Case (7.1)
		Apart from international supervision by the IADB, mine clearance operations require a helicopter for medical evacuation, a paramedic at the demining site and health insurance for mine clearance personnel.
		Nevertheless, Nicaragua has reliable equipment and personnel (as well as a reliable infrastructure) in these areas, which have permitted a constant clearance effort.
		According to official sources, more than 63 percent of mines have been cleared and all mine stockpiles have been destroyed.
	maic.jmu.edu /journal/7.1/notes/perales/perales.htm (1345 words)

	Landmine Elimination and Victim Assistance Act of 2001
		suitable alternatives to anti-personnel mines and mixed anti-tank mine systems and that the United States should end its use of such mines and join the Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines as soon as possible, to expand support for mine action programs including mine victim assistance, and for other purposes.
		Many of these countries are former producers, exporters, and users of anti-personnel mines.
		Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall establish an inter-agency working group to develop a comprehensive plan for expanded mine action programs, including mine victim rehabilitation, social support, and economic reintegration.
	www.banminesusa.org /urg_act/993b.html (642 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Landmines Work"
		Anti-tank mines are very similar to their anti-personnel cousins, but are much larger.
		The development of tanks during World War I led to anti-tank mines, and anti-personnel mines were developed to prevent enemy armies from moving anti-tank mines.
		All anti-tank mines are blast mines, because the goal of the anti-tank mine is to destroy the tank's tracks and as much of its body as possible.
	www.howstuffworks.com /landmine3.htm (318 words)

	TAB F - Did Iraq Have Chemical Mines
		The large center mine is an anti-tank mine, surrounded by three anti-personnel mines.
		Three anti-personnel mines are placed one meter from an anti-tank mine, facing the enemy.
		The mine was in an Iraqi conventional minefield along the Iran-Iraq border.
	www.gulflink.osd.mil /marine_breaching_ii/marine_breaching_ii_tabf.htm (440 words)

	Anti-personnel landmines
		The destruction of anti -personnel mines held in stockpiles is one of the key humanitarian goals of the Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-personnel Mines.
		In destroying its anti -personnel mines, a State ensures that none of these weapons will ever make their way into the ground to maim or kill indiscriminately.
		By destroying their anti -personnel mine stockpiles, States save lives and limbs.
	www.icrc.org /eng/mines (1455 words)

	DefenseLINK News: Clinton Announces Anti-personnel Mine Ban,
		The tragedy that is brought about by nations and warring factions who totally irresponsibly use anti- personnel mines," he said.
		The United States has a leadership role to play in clearing these mines and controlling the use of anti- personnel mines, said Army Gen. John M. Shalikashvili, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
		"Overrunning Seoul would entail the loss of tens of thousands of soldiers and perhaps hundreds of thousands of civilians." The United States has led efforts to eliminate anti- personnel mines.
	www.defenselink.mil /news/May1996/n05201996_9605203.html (631 words)

	S/R 15: European Federation & Norwegian Greens Uncover Mine Trade
		As yet we have no legal ban on personnel mines in Norway, but the import is clearly in breach of the parliamentary resolution on personnel mines of June 5, 1995.
		Our government is presenting itself as a champion of disarmament while secretly importing and stockpiling mines from countries where such export is banned, says Jan B. Vindheim of the Norwegian Green Party.
		We demand an immediate stop to all imports of landmines and a public explanation from the defense minister.
	www.greens.org /s-r/15/15-09.html (414 words)

	Landmine Mania
		That, even though al least 31 US military personnel have been killed or injured by APM’s in Iraq and Afghanistan since the start of 2003.
		Military personnel place the devices in an array and remotely activate them.
		More significantly, according to 1997 Nobel Laureate Jody Williams of the International Committee to Ban Landmines (ICBL), and driving force behind the Mine Ban Treaty, “The military is terrified to give into society’s wishes.” Williams is one of only three American women to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
	www.dissidentvoice.org /Articles9/Stanton_Landmines-US.htm (2479 words)

	ITF - PMA-3 - PRESSURE-ACTIVATED ANTI-PERSONNEL BLAST MINE
		One of the four most numerous Anti Personnel mines in Bosnia Herzegovina.
		PMA-3 is very sensitive to manual-prodding search of the ground, they have been found deliberately laid on their side, as a counter against manual-prodding search techniques.
	www.itf-fund.si /dokumenti/dokument.asp?id=54 (232 words)

	Facts / Anti-Landmine Chronology
		The Clinton administration announces a policy to promote the use of anti- personnel mines that automatically self-destruct, to use non-self-destruct mines in limited locations, and to develop "viable and humane alternatives" to anti- personnel landmines.
		On 9/17/97, 89 nations agree to convene in Ottawa in December to sign a convention banning the production, transfer, use and stockpiling of anti- personnel mines, and to remove existing minefields within 10 years.
		The President says the US will not sign the Ottawa Convention but will stop using anti-personnel mines (except those used in mixed anti-tank mine systems) outside Korea by 2003, and in Korea by 2006.
	leahy.senate.gov /issues/landmines/lm-facts.html (1016 words)

	[07 May 1996] DC/2556 : FURTHER RESTRICTIONS ON ANTI-PERSONNEL LAND-MINES ADOPTED BY REVIEW CONFERENCE ON INJURIOUS WEAPONS
		Ukraine was actively engaged in reducing its stockpiles of anti- personnel mines; it did not rule out a complete ban on their production.
		In particular, it did not include a mechanism for compliance investigations nor did it impose adequate restrictions on certain types of anti-tank mines, particularly non-detectable anti-tank mines that posed special risks to civilians or mine-clearance personnel.
		JACQUELINE AQUILINA (Malta) said her Government had declared its support for a total ban on anti-personnel land-mines.
	www.un.org /news/Press/docs/1996/19960507.dc2556.html (4889 words)

	M15, M19 and M21 Anti-Tank (AT) Mines
		The responsibility for authorizing the employment of the mines is vested in the commander whose area is directly affected by the mines.
		The mine is activated by 4 pounds of pressure against a 21 inch long extension rod or, without rod, by 290 pounds of vertical pressure on top of the M607 fuse.
		The M19 AT mine is housed in a square, plastic case and holds 9.45 kilograms of Composition B (HE charge).
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/land/atm.htm (486 words)

	MAG - THE PROBLEMS AND THE SOLUTIONS - Different types of landmines
		Anti-personnel mines have been stigmatised internationally because they claim civilian lives and create impoverishment to an extent vastly disproportionate to their military utility.
		An anti-tank mine usually requires a substantial amount of pressure to be applied in order for it to explode.
		Fragments of the mine casing and mechanism, earth, grass, parts of the casualty's footwear, bone and flesh from the foot and ankle are all driven high into the wound.
	www.mag.org.uk /magtest/probnsol/probdiff.htm (679 words)

	Expeditionary Warfare Operations, Technology Division, S&T Thrust Areas, MCM, Definitions
		Bounding Mine. (Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2002-2003) An anti-personnel mine which is activated either by a tripwire or by pressure. The activation of the fuze causes a primary charge to be initiated which ejects the mine to a predetermined height before the main fragmentation charge is initiated.
		Anti-magnetic. (Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2002-2003) A term sometimes used to describe an object with a minimal magnetic signature, meaning that it is difficult or impossible to detect using a magnetometer. Anti-magnetic does not mean the same as magnetic influence.
		Mine Detection Dog (MDD). (Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2002-2003) A dog selected and trained to detect explosive vapors and other signatures in order to locate buried mines. MDD are often capable of locating buried ordnance and tripwires as well as mines.
	www.onr.navy.mil /sci_tech/special/353_exped/definition.asp?css=printer (3957 words)

	Re: Mines -- War Stories!
		An U.S. claymore mine was/is a command-detonated, anti-personnel weapon.
		My personal experience with mines is restricted to the anti-vehicle type not anti-personnel type.
		On April 13th, 1969, my track (an M-113 armored personnel carrier) was blown up an RPG round that had been buried at a ford that the VC had figured out that we were likely to cross.
	www.voy.com /283/3882.html (703 words)

	The EU and anti-personnel landmines challenge - Overview
		The overall aim, in co-ordination with other members of the international mine action community, is to support the elimination of the scourge of anti personnel landmines within the next 10-15 years.
		The Commission recognises the political and humanitarian importance of sustaining the European Community contribution to overcoming the world-wide problems of APL, and intends to do this with even greater resolve, coherence, and effectiveness.
		It will also contribute to intensified international cooperation and co-ordination.
	europa.eu.int /comm/external_relations/mine/intro (3363 words)

	DC4AF31EDD4C870EC1256CCA004DC7D6
		“Mine accidents have increased markedly during the seasonal rains, putting Angolans and humanitarian personnel at heightened risk.
		Mine action NGOs are revising awareness guidelines and will be conducting extensive training with partners.
		With the aid of de-mining organizations present in the area, MSF evacuated the dead, wounded and survivors of the accident to Mavinga, where the wounded were treated at the MSF hospital.
	www.idpproject.org /Sites/idpSurvey.nsf/wViewCountries/DC4AF31EDD4C870EC1256CCA004DC7D6 (539 words)

	SNS Online - News - Scientists demonstrate new land mine detection device 1/17/98
		The scientists would like to develop the instrument to also detect anti-personnel mines, which are small and contain almost no metal.
		Current ways to detect land mines include using a magnometer, a dog that can sniff for chemicals and hand probes, where someone crawls along the ground looking for mines.
		Even if the mine is completely sealed, the device could still detect it, Toor said.
	www.news-star.com /stories/011798/new_detector.html (463 words)

	Armed Forces - a8a9 - British Army - The Royal Engineers - Mine Warfare - Mine-Laying - Shielder - Barmine (Anti-Tank) - MK.7 Mine (Anti-Tank) - Claymore Mine (Anti-Personnel) - Mine Detectors - L77A1 - Mine Clearance - Python
		Armed Forces - a8a9 - British Army - The Royal Engineers - Mine Warfare - Mine-Laying - Shielder - Barmine (Anti-Tank) - MK.7 Mine (Anti-Tank) - Claymore Mine (Anti-Personnel) - Mine Detectors - L77A1 - Mine Clearance - Python
		In British Army service, Shielder will only lay anti-tank mines.
		These mines are carried in canisters, (each of which hold six mines with up to 40 canisters), and are carried on a launcher rack.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /army/listings/l0066.html (937 words)

	L'uso delle mine nella guerra terrestre e diritto internazionale umanitario :: Studi per la pace
		GANDER, Terry, "The Mechanics of Anti-personnel Mines", in Symposium on Anti-personnel Mines, Montreux 21-23 April 1993, Report, Geneva, ICRC, 1993, pp.
		CRAIB, Alistair, "Mine Detection - The Military Necessity to Render Anti-personnel Mines Non Detectable", in Symposium on Anti-personnel Mines, Montreux 21-23 April 1993, Report, Geneva, 1993, pp.
		ASSEMBLEA GENERALE DELLE NAZIONI UNITE, "Risoluzione sulla assistenza alla rimozione di mine", adottata senza voto il 19 ottobre 1993, in Il problema delle mine antiuomo, Documentazioni e ricerche, n.
	www.studiperlapace.it /documentazione/petiziol.html (937 words)

	Georgians rock GTEP
		Claymore mine classes are given with the emphasis being placed on the claymore being utilized as a key weapon to be employed in an ambush, defense position or used to provide anti-personnel capabilities for patrol base defense.
		They are also taught the types of mines, to include anti-tank and anti-personnel, and to detect, mark, and report mines and minefields.
		Krtsanisi, Georgia(June 9, 2003) -- Krtsanisi, Georgia - Georgian Train and Equip Program soldiers receive a gamut of training, to include land mine warfare, claymore anti-personnel mine employment and live fire hand grenade practical application.
	globalsecurity.org /military/library/news/2003/06/mil-030609-usmc01.htm (381 words)

	Armed Forces - a8a9 - British Army - The Royal Engineers - Mine Warfare - Mine-Laying - Shielder - Barmine (Anti-Tank) - MK.7 Mine (Anti-Tank) - Claymore Mine (Anti-Personnel) - Mine Detectors - L77A1 - Mine Clearance - Python
		Armed Forces - a8a9 - British Army - The Royal Engineers - Mine Warfare - Mine-Laying - Shielder - Barmine (Anti-Tank)- MK.7 Mine (Anti-Tank)- Claymore Mine (Anti-Personnel) - Mine Detectors - L77A1 - Mine Clearance - Python
		In British Army service, Shielder will only lay anti-tank mines.
		These mines are carried in canisters, (each of which hold six mines with up to 40 canisters), and are carried on a launcher rack.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /army/listings/l0066.html (937 words)

	Basic Information on the M18A1 Claymore Mine (ArmyStudyGuide.com)
		Developed into anti-personnel mine by US during Korean War
		First used as anti-personnel mine during the Vietnam War
		The M18A1 Claymore Mine can be your best friend or your worst enemy.
	www.armystudyguide.com /content/powerpoint/m18a1_presentations/basic-information-on-the--2.shtml (211 words)

	Expeditionary Warfare Operations, Technology Division, S&T Thrust Areas, MCM, Definitions
		Bounding Mine. (Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2002-2003) An anti-personnel mine which is activated either by a tripwire or by pressure. The activation of the fuze causes a primary charge to be initiated which ejects the mine to a predetermined height before the main fragmentation charge is initiated.
		Anti-magnetic. (Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2002-2003) A term sometimes used to describe an object with a minimal magnetic signature, meaning that it is difficult or impossible to detect using a magnetometer. Anti-magnetic does not mean the same as magnetic influence.
		Mine Detection Dog (MDD). (Jane's Mines and Mine Clearance 2002-2003) A dog selected and trained to detect explosive vapors and other signatures in order to locate buried mines. MDD are often capable of locating buried ordnance and tripwires as well as mines.
	www.onr.navy.mil /sci_tech/special/353_exped/definition.asp?css=printer (3957 words)

	PBS - Scientific American Frontiers:Pet Tech: The Cost of Land Mines
		The anti-personnel variety, which can be triggered by the weight of a human, are often placed around anti-tank mines, that explode only under the much greater weight of a vehicle.
		Most modern mines are plastic explosives with little to no distinctive odor, rendering metal detectors useless and posing quite a challenge to even the most-highly trained sniffer dogs.
		Land mines come in a surprising array of shapes and sizes, but all of them have a common purpose- to kill or injure the unsuspecting.
	www.pbs.org /saf/1201/features/landmines.htm (394 words)

	M14 and M16 Anti-Personnel (AP) Mines
		Anti-Personnel (AP) mines can kill or incapacitate their victims.
		The M16 is a bounding fragmentation type mine consisting of a mine fuse, a propelling charge and a projectile in a sheetmetal case.
		The mine is approximately 4 inches in diameter, 7-5/8 inches in height with the fuse installed, and weighs 7-7/8 pounds.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/munitions/apm.htm (699 words)

	MAG - THE PROBLEMS AND THE SOLUTIONS - Different types of landmines
		Anti-personnel mines have been stigmatised internationally because they claim civilian lives and create impoverishment to an extent vastly disproportionate to their military utility.
		An anti-tank mine usually requires a substantial amount of pressure to be applied in order for it to explode.
		Fragments of the mine casing and mechanism, earth, grass, parts of the casualty's footwear, bone and flesh from the foot and ankle are all driven high into the wound.
	www.mag.org.uk /magtest/probnsol/probdiff.htm (679 words)

	Feldgrau :: German Weapons during WWII
		The S-Mine was used as an anti-personnel mine also.
		The standard anti-tank mine in use was called the "Tellermine" and contained one pound of TNT.
		The German "Holzmine" or "wooden mine" was an attempt to defeat the Allied metal detecting mine detectors.
	www.feldgrau.com /articles.php?ID=60 (2760 words)

	HANDBOOK OF ENEMY AMMUNITION: War Office Pamphlet No 10; ...
		Each pamphlet covers a number of items, and this issue covers German mines (the S-Mine 35 and various fuses and igniters), 4.7cm anti-tank ammunition, and 7.5cm light gun (parachutable) ammuntion.
		These handbooks were issued to all field units in contact with the enemy in Europe and Africa, and were intended for use by all personnel to help them recognise enemy ammunition.
		Specialist personnel were then trained to handle and disarm/destroy the ammunition so found.
	www.naval-military-press.com /books/titles/6868.htm (232 words)

	Defense Review - Arms Tech Minimore-1 (MM-1) Miniature Field Loadable Claymore Mine
		In sum — synergy as applied to anti-personnel mine warfare.
		It's called the Minimore-1 (MM-1) Miniature Field Loadable Claymore Mine, and it's brought to you by the good folks at Arms Tech Ltd., the same people who brought you the Tactical Takedown Rifle Model 50 (TTR-50).50 BMG anti-materiel/sniper rifle.
		If you'd like to inquire about the Arms Tech Minimore-1 (MM-1) Miniature Field Loadable Claymore Mine (including pricing), you can contact Joe Rustick at Arms Tech Ltd. at 602-272-9045, or via email at armstech@qwest.net.
	www.defensereview.com /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=426 (463 words)

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