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Originally Posted by Gladan!
SECOND ATTEMPT:
2 ea, M112 Demo Charge (2.5 lbs N.E.W.)
4 each CAP, BLASTING, M7, NON-ELECTRIC, (0.0249 lbs NEW)
24 feet Time, Fuse, Blasting M700 (0.0648 lbs NEW)
10 feet Cord, Detonating ( 0.07 lbs NEW)
4 each IGNITER, TIME, BLASTING, M60 (.0004 lbs N.E.W.)
Total counter charge NEW 2.6275 lbs
Total combined NEW Detonated was 6.2275 lbs"
That's why I didn't open my mouth about the C4! I didn't know what you just said. I just found it strange that four blocks would be used on one UXO while one block would be used for another - especially on one that was considered that much more dangerious. Again, especially since our boat and us were nearly fragged. After the fact we were laughing about it because we nearly stayed on the island (very small) for the detonation - the EOD boss changed his mind at the last minute.
You are correct about the tire. In the pictures you can see the "protective works" in place. Three feet of sand and dirt were piled around the UXO while it sat on the ground in the middle of two large tractor tires. They wanted to reduce the exlusion area to 500 feet because of that sail-boat you see in the lagoon. That and there were buildings near by.
I truly appreciate your advice and words on this subject! Thanks!
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G:
Neither you, nor I, are competent to make a visual determination of what is inert, versus what is a very sensitive item. The problem here is that you can make 50 good decisions, or be lucky 50 times, and the next one kills you. Since handling ordnance is what kills civilians, it may be what kills you as well. I would take photos, give them my opinion, and keep the curious away, but I would not be moving items on my own that may have a 65 year old explosive filler and multiple triggers. Not your job, IMHO. That is why they get the extra money.
There is either a typo, or a miscount in your charge list above. There are FOUR, not TWO M-112 charge blocks in the photo, that is a NEW of 5.0 pounds of C-4, NOT 2.5.
It is also not configured as a counter-charge. Curious.
Thanks for sharing, very interesting.
TR