Mines & Clearing Charges, All Types

The Mines & Clearing Charges, All Types program is designed to support the Army's operational and training needs by acquiring various mines and mine-clearing charges. This initiative is essential for maintaining a war reserve inventory and ensuring readiness for combat operations. Key items procured under this program include the M18A1 Claymore Mine, M88 Volcano Practice Mine, Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS), M58A4 Linear Demolition Charge (MICLIC), and the MK22 rocket motor.

The M18A1 Claymore Mine serves defensive purposes, offering directional fragmentation against personnel and light vehicles. The plan for FY 2025 includes the production of thousands of Claymores to meet training and reserve requirements. The APOBS is used by dismounted troops to clear paths through obstacles, with a procurement target set for hundreds of units in FY 2025. This system relies on components like rocket motor grains produced at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head.

For mine-clearing operations, the M58A4 MICLIC is utilized to create vehicle-width lanes through minefields. The FY 2025 objective involves acquiring a significant number of MICLICs, with production managed by American Ordnance at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. Inert line charges such as the M68A2 are also procured for training purposes, allowing multiple uses without explosive components.

The MK22 MOD 4 rocket motor is crucial for deploying both live and inert line charges over target areas. Resources are allocated in FY 2025 for procuring hundreds of these rocket motors to support operations. This program ensures that the Army maintains its capability to effectively deploy and clear mines in various operational scenarios while also supporting comprehensive training initiatives.