Infantry Drills

H-43: Physical (Probing) Detection



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H-43. Physical detection (probing) is time-consuming and is used primarily for mine-clearing operations, self-extraction, and covert breaching operations. Detection of mines by visual or electronic methods should be confirmed by probing.

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