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Oscillating mine
Military; General military
A mine, hydrostatically controlled, which maintains a pre-set depth below the surface of the water independently of the rise and fall of the tide.
Commercial loading
Military; General military
A loading method that gives primary consideration to achieving maximum utilisation of troop and cargo space without regard to tactical considerations. Equipment and supplies must be unloaded and ...
Improvised mine
Military; General military
A mine fabricated from available materials at or near its point of use.
Influence mine
Military; General military
A mine actuated by the effect of a target on some physical condition in the vicinity of the mine or on radiations emanating from the mine.
