Function: Mine Detection.





Description: The AN/PSS-12 Mine Detector is a light weight, hand held, metallic mine detector. It is capable of detecting very small metallic objects such as small firing pins in plastic and wooden mines. The AN/PSS-12 Mine Detector is capable of detecting mines in fresh or salt water, and objects buried up to 20 inches in the ground.





History: The AN/PSS-12 mine detector replaces the PSS-11 Metallic Mine Detector. The PSS-11 had reached its end of service life, and needed to be replaced with state-of-the-art technology. The AN/PSS-12 represents a world-class mine detector capable of detecting small amounts of metal found in modern land mines.





General Characteristics, AN/PSS-12 Metallic Mine Detector





Manufacturer:

Schiebel Instruments, Inc.





Power Supply:

Four 1.5 V batteries





Weight:

Mine Detector in transport case: 13.7 lbs. (6.2 kilograms) Mine Detector: 8.5 lbs. (3.8 kg.)





Operating Time:

70 hours





Deployment Method:

Hand Held





Materials:

Telescopic pole consists of an inner plastic tube and outer aluminum tube





Inventory:

547: approximately 300 are currently fielded to FMF units and training commands; the majority of these assets are held in the Combat Engineer Battalions, Engineer Support Battalions and Marine Wing Support Squadrons





Unit Replacement Cost:

$1,196