BULLETIN NO. 16372

BULLETIN NO.
16372
CDEC Doc Log No.
09-1547-68
Log Category of Documents:
Explosive Directive by Elms of 3d NVA Div. Directive, undtd, prepared by an U/I agency, addressed to all subordinate units, outlines the characteristics and employment of various types of explosive to include H, C, AT (also called Ameton), TNT and "To-Ri-To-Lan" VN phonetics. It was pointed out that H explosive (also known as He Xo Ren) can be used in the manufacture of bangalore torpedoes, shaped charge grenades and a variety of mines. This type explosive is reserved for "forward" units. Its destructive power is 1.5 times greater than that of conventional TNT. CL explosive is similar to H explosive and appears to be excellent for Engr and Sapper use. AT explosive
Coordinate
BR311039
Keywords People
N/A
Keywords Location
N/A
Keywords Objects
H explosive, CL explosive, AT explosive, TNT, bangalore torpedoes, shaped charge grenades, hand grenades, "To-Ri-To-Lan" explosive
Summarize
Summary of explosives characteristics and instructions for use
Log Category of Documents:
Directive
PAVN Unit
Elm of 3d NVA Div
PAVN MR.
MR 5
Log Capture Date
8 Mar 68
Log Capture Coordinates
Log Capture Coordinates
D-1/50 Inf (M), 173d US Abn Ble
ARVN CTZ
N/A
CDEC Receive Date
9/9/1968
Capture Location
N/A