M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge

Also known as

MICLIC
M58 MICLIC
M58 line charge
Mine Clearing Line Charge

The M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge is the U.S. MICLIC linear demolition charge: a rocket-propelled explosive line used to open a vehicle-wide lane through minefields and other obstacles. Army fact sheet material describes it as a 350-foot charge that contains 700 C4 block charges and is launched from a trailer-mounted MICLIC system.

M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge, Linear demolition charge, Munitions

Image source: M58 MICLIC photo - Fort Chaffee

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: American OrdnanceNSWC Indian Head
Type: Linear demolition charge

breaching combat engineeringdemolitionexplosive ordnance

Specifications

Length: 350 feet
Explosive fill: 700 C4 block charges
Breach length: About 100 meters
Stand-off: About 65-95 meters
Launcher: MK155 launcher on an M200A1 trailer
Rocket motor: MK 22 5-inch rocket motor

Explosive Fill

The MICLIC fact sheet describes the M58 as a rocket-propelled line charge that carries C4 block charges across a minefield.

Carried item

Item type

Carriage evidence

C4, Plastic demolition explosive, Munitions

Plastic demolition explosive

The fact sheet says the M58 linear demolition charge is 350 feet long and contains 700 C4 block charges in three 100-foot sections and one 50-foot section.

Sources: MICLIC Fact Sheet

Launched Charges

The Marine anthology describes MICLIC launching a C4 line charge during the Now Zad breach.

Launched item

Item type

Launch evidence

C4, Plastic demolition explosive, Munitions

Plastic demolition explosive

The anthology says MICLIC launched 1,700 pounds of C4 in Now Zad.

Sources: U.S. Marines in Afghanistan Anthology

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Used by U.S. engineer forces to clear paths through minefields and other obstacles during tactical breaching operations.

Media

M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge Images

M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge, Linear demolition charge, Munitions - view 1 — Source: M58 MICLIC photo - NTC Fort Irwin

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Sources

MICLIC Fact SheetPublisher: U.S. Army | Note: Supports the M58 linear demolition charge's 350-foot length, 700 C4 block charges, 100-meter breach length, 65-95 meter stand-off, MK155 launcher, M200A1 trailer, MK 22 rocket motor, and American Ordnance / NSWC Indian Head industry-partner context. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 U.S. Marines in Afghanistan AnthologyPublisher: United States Marine Corps History Division | Note: Supports the Now Zad account describing MICLIC launching 1,700 pounds of C4 during the breaching operation. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 SAM.gov MICLIC M58Publisher: SAM.gov | Note: Supports the M58 MICLIC use case as equipment used to clear paths for tanks, vehicles, and personnel through minefields and other obstacles. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 M58 MICLIC photo - Fort ChaffeePublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance for an M58 MICLIC launch photo at Fort Chaffee. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 M58 MICLIC photo - NTC Fort IrwinPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Image provenance for an M58 MICLIC detonation photo at the National Training Center. | Accessed: 2026-06-27