Volcano mine system. The M-136 Volcano mine system is a US an automated, scattered mine delivery system designed to lay a mine field of up to 960 mines (160 canisters) at an average density of 0.9 mines per meter front. The system is designed to be mounted on and powered by the following vehicles. Dispenser vehicles.
January 16-17, 1991 - Operation Desert Storm begins. February 24, 1991 - The allied ground assault begins. February 27, 1991 - Baghdad radio announces that Iraq will comply with United Nations resolutions. February 27, 1991 - Kuwait is liberated.
By January 1991, Desert Shield was cooking and about to become Desert Storm and I would be included in the mix. Sure enough I was brought back on active duty given 32 years status and the great opportunity to serve my country.