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Diagram of a typical land mine, including the following parts:

• Firing mechanism or other device (sets off the detonator or igniter charge).
• Detonator or igniter charge (sets off the booster charge).
• Booster charge (may be attached to the fuze/igniter train or be part of the main charge).
• Main charge, in a container (usually forms the body of the mine).
• Outer casing (contains all the above parts).

Field Manual 20-32 - Mine/Countermine Operations Chapter 1. Conventional Mines. Figure 1-1.

before 1966

US Gov

See below.