A captured or found Viet Cong booby trap being taught and used at the Mine Warfare School by the 3rd Engineer Battalion. This photo, taken in 1966 by LCpl. Armstrong, shows the Defense Department's efforts in training and understanding enemy tactics during the Vietnam War.

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