1971 Us Army Vietnam War Operators & Maintenance Manual For Grenades 90p
1971 Us Army Vietnam War Operators & Maintenance Manual For Grenades 90p
1971 Us Army Vietnam War Operators & Maintenance Manual For Grenades 90p
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ARMY TM 9-1330-200-12
NAVY OP 3833 1st Rev Vol 2
MARINE CORPS TM-1330-12/1A
FOR
GRENADES
This copy is a reprint which includes current pages from Changes 1 through 12.
Handle grenades and components containing explosives with utmost care at all times.
Never disassemble grenades without specific authorization.
Wait 30 minutes before approaching thrown grenade suspected of being dud.
Never make unauthorized modifications to grenades.
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* This manual supersedes TM 9-1330-200-12/TM 1330-12/1, 18 June 1969, including all changes; and together with TM
9-1330-200-34, 1 December 1971, and TM 43-0001-29, 31 October 1977, supersedes TM 9-1330-200, 17 September
1971, including all changes.
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Section I. GENERAL
components function during a nonfunctional test. A
1-1. Scope critical
Information in this manual is limited to responsibilities of
operator and organizational support maintenance malfunction is one which may cause a hazard in the
personnel (i.e., maintenance not beyond the scope of circumstances described above. For purposes of clarity,
the tools, equipment or supplies normally available to malfunctions do not include accidents and incidents
operator and organizational personnel). Specifically, resulting from negligence, malpractice, or implication in
this manual contains instructions for operation; other situations such as vehicle accidents, fires, etc.
inspection; storage; packaging; and basic maintenance. However, malfunctions do include abnormal or
The prescribed maintenance responsibilities of the direct premature function of explosive ammunition items
and general support level apply as reflected in the during normal handling, maintenance, storage,
maintenance allocation chart (MAC) in appendix C of transportation, and tactical deployment.
this manual. (2) If a malfunction involving this materiel
occurs, firing of the affected lot will be halted
1-2. Forms, Records and Reports immediately. The commanding officer or senior
a. General. Responsibility for execution of forms, individual in charge of the unit will immediately contact
records and reports rests upon the officers of all units the officer under whose supervision the ammunition for
maintaining subject material. However, the value of the unit involved is maintained or issued and will report
accurate documents must be appreciated by all persons all available facts concerning the malfunction.
responsible for data compilation, maintenance and use. (3) Ammunition malfunction reports from
Records, reports and authorized forms normally indicate Army activities will be reported as prescribed in AR 75-
the type, quantity and condition of materiel to be 1.
inspected, to be repaired or to be used in repair. (4) Ammunition malfunction reports from
Properly executed forms convey authorization and serve Marine Corps activities will be reported as prescribed in
as records for repair or replacement of materiel MCO 8025.1.
requiring further repair. Overall, forms, records and
(5) Ammunition malfunction reports from US
reports establish work required, progress of the work
Navy activities will be reported as prescribed in
within the shops and status of the materiel upon
NAVORD Instruction 8025. B.
completion of its repair.
e. Report of Damaged or Improper Shipment. All
b. Authorized Forms. The forms generally
shipments of these munitions received in damaged or
applicable to units maintaining subject materiel are
otherwise unsatisfactory condition because of
listed in appendix A. For a current listing of all forms,
deficiencies in preservation, packaging, marking,
refer to DA Pam 310-2. Refer to TM 38-750 for
loading, storage, or handling will be reported on SF 364
instructions on use and completion of all forms required
(Report of Discrepancy (ROD) in accordance with AR
for operating and maintaining hand grenades and rifle
735-11-2. Reports of damaged or improper shipment
grenades.
due to transportation discrepancies are to be reported
c. Field Report of Accidents. Accidents involving on SF 361 in accordance with AR 55-38. Marine Corps
injury to personnel or damage to materiel will be units will submit such reports in accordance with MCO
reported on DA Form 285 (Accidents Report) in 4610.5 and Military Traffic Management Regulations
accordance with AR 385-40. Marine Corps units shall (NAVMC 1175).
report accidents in accordance with MCO 5101.8. US
f. Equipment Improvement Recommendations.
Navy Units will report to Commander Naval Ordnance
DA Form 2407 (Maintenance Request) will be used to
Systems Command in accordance with NAVORD
submit equipment improvement recommendations
Instruction 8025.1B.
(EIR's). The form will be prepared in accordance with
d. Malfunctions Involving Ammunition or TM 38-750.
Explosives.
(1) A malfunction is defined as the failure of
grenade to function in accordance with the expected
performance when fired, launched, or when explosive
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Section II. DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONING
Description Model DODAC Color coding Use Fuze Issue with safety
designation model clip
designation
Fragmentation, delay M67 1330-G881 Olive drab w/yellow Produces casualties by M213 Required
markings high-velocity of
fragments
Fragmentation, delay M33 1330-G888 Olive drab w/yellow Produces casualties by M213 Not required
markings high-velocity of
fragments
Fragmentation, delay M61 1330-G880 Olive drab w/yellow Produces casualties by M204A Required
markings high-velocity of M204A2
fragments
Fragmentation, delay M26A1 1330-G890 Olive drab w/yellow Produces casualties by M204A1 Not required
markings high-velocity of M204A2
fragments
Fragmentation, delay M26 1330-G890 Olive drab w/yellow Produces casualties by M204A1 Not required
markings high-velocity of M204A2
fragments
Fragmentation, delay Mk2 1330-G890 Olive drab w/yellow Produces casualties by M204A1 Not required
band around fuze high-velocity of M204A2
well. fragments
Fragmentation, M68 1330-G802 Olive drab w/yellow Produces casualties by M217 Required
impact
markings high-velocity of
fragments
Fragmentation, M59 (M33 1330-G887 Olive drab w/yellow Produces casualties by M217 Not required
impact
w/Fuze, markings high-velocity of
M217) fragments
(M33A1)
Fragmentation, M57 1330-G896 Olive drab w/yellow Produces casualties by M217 Required
impact
markings high-velocity of
fragments
Fragmentation, M26A2 1330-G889 Olive drab w/yellow Produces casualties by M217 Not required
impact
markings high-velocity of
fragments
Offensive Mk3A2 1330-G911 Black w/yellow Blast effect or demolition M206A2 With or without
w/Fuze markings safety clip
1330-G910
w/o Fuze
Illuminating Mk1 1330-G895 All white or Illumination and signaling Integral Not required
unpainted
w/white band incendiary purposes
w/black
markings against flammable
targets
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Description Model DODAC Color coding Use Fuze model Issue with
designation designation safety lip
Riot, CN M7, M7A1 1330-G960 Gray w/1 red band and Control riots, mobs and M201A1 Not
required
M7A2 red markings other disturbances
Riot, CS M7A3 Gray w/red band and other disturbances
red markings
Riot, CS M47 1330-G922 Gray w/red band black Control riots, mobs and M227 Not
required
marking other disturbances
Smoke, HC AN-M8 1330-G930 Light green w/black Generate white smoke for M201A1 Not
required
markings signalling and screening
Riot, Pocket CS XM58 1330-G933 Gray w/red band and Simulate casualty agents 201AE1 Not
required
red markings during training
Riot, CS1 ABC-M25A2 1330-G928 Gray w/red band and Simulate casualty agents Integral Not
required
red markings during training
Riot, CN1 ABC-B25A1 1330-G927 Gray w/red band and Simulate casualty agents Integral Not
required
and ABC- red markings during training
M25A2
8 to 12 Second Delay M54 1330-G923 Gray w/red band and Simulate casualty agents M226 Not
required
CS red markings during training
Smoke, WP M34 1330-G937 Light green w/1 yellow Signaling, Screening and M206A2 Required
Hand-Rifle band, light red mark- Incendiary purposes
ings
Smoke, WP M15 1330-G935 Gray w/1 yellow band Signaling, screening and M206A1 Not
required
and yellow markings incendiary purposes M206A2
Smoke, colored (red, M18 1330-G950 Light green w/black Ground to air or ground M201A1 Not
required
green, yellow or (red) markings to ground signaling
violet) 1300-G940
(green)
1330-G945
(yellow)
1330-G955
(violet)
Smoke, red, RS M48 1330-G932 Light green w/black Training M227 Not
required.
marking
Incendiary, TH3 AN-M14 1330-G900 Light red w/black Provides a source for in- M201AI Not
required.
marking tense heat to destroy
equipment
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Description Model DODAC Color coding Use Fuze model Issue with
Designation designation safety clip
Practice, delay M69 1330-G918 Blue w/brown band w/ Training M228 Required
white or no markings
Practice, delay M62 1330-G914 Blue w/brown band w/ Training M205A1 Required
white or no markings M205A2
Practice, delay M30 1330-G915 Blue w/brown band w/ Training M205A1 Not
white or no markings M205A2 required
Launcher, Smoke RP, UK L8A1 1330-G815 Light green base w/brown To provide a self- Integral
Screening or UK L8A3 band painted on base; screening smoke (F92
brown marking capability for combat electric
vehicles fuze)
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may be used against armored targets, against (2) Chemical rifle grenades. These grenades
personnel, for screening or signaling, or for incendiary are used primarily for screening or signaling purposes.
effect against flammable targets. Rifle grenades may In addition, the WP grenade can also be used for
be fired at low angles (direct fire) or high angles (indirect incendiary effect against flammable targets or to inflict
fire), depending on the type of grenade being fired and injury. Chemical rifle grenades function either upon
effect desired. impact with targets, to produce clouds of smoke, or
b. Types. There are three types of rifle grenades upon projection, to produce a long train of smoke
currently available: through the air.
(1) Antitank (AT) rifle grenades. these (3) Practice rifle grenades. These grenades
grenades are used against armored targets or are used for training personnel in care, handling, and
fortifications. The grenade contains a shaped charge use of service rifle grenades.
capable of penetrating up to 10 inches of armor plate or
20 inches of reinforced concrete at an effective range of
115 meters.
Figure 1-3. Pushing safety latch to armed position (A, righthanded thrower; B, left-handed thrower).
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1-6. Grenade, Launcher, Smoke: (2) conceal vehicles caught out in the open
Screening, RP, UK, L8A1, L8A3 which cannot rapidly find a defilade position.
a. General. Provides a self-screening smoke (3) Screen vehicles caught in the open during
capability for armored tactical vehicles. retrograde.
(1) Screen vehicles from enemy direct fire (4) Extricate the crew from a disabled
weapons when immediate counter-engagement cannot vehicle.
be accomplished.
b. Description. The M76 grenade (fig. 15b) is
(2) Conceal vehicles caught out in the open used with M250 and similar grenade launchers. Each
which cannot rapidly find a defilade position. grenade is 2.59 inches in diameter, 9.3 inches long, and
weighs approximately 4 pounds.
(3) Screen vehicles caught out in the open
during retrograde. c. Functioning. The M76 grenade is propelled
from the launching device (discharger) when electric
(4) Extricate the crew from a disabled current at the firing contact activates the electrical
vehicle. match. The electrical match ignites the propellant which
b. Description. The L8A1 grenade (fig. 1-5) and the launches the grenade and ignites the pyrotechnic time
L8A3 grenade (fig. 1-5a) are used with M239 and delay. Launch acceleration causes the setback lock to
similar grenade launchers. The grenades are filled with displace aft, out-of-engagement with safe and arm
a red phosphorus/butyl rubber mix. Each grenade is slider. When the slider/bore rider clears the launch
approximately 2-5/8 inches in diameter, 7-9/32 inches tube, it moves into the armed position which aligns the
long, and weighs approximately 1-1/2 pounds. explosive lead with the delay detonator and the booster
lead. When the grenade reaches the desired range, the
c. Functioning. The L8A1 and L8A3 grenades are delay detonator ignites the explosive train which
propelled from the launching device when electrical detonates the central burster. The IR composition is
current at the firing clip activates the electrical squib- scattered which creates the brown obscuring cloud.
type fuze which ignites the propellant charge. Pressure
builds up in the metal base, escapes through the 1-6.2. Grenade, Launcher, Smoke:
propulsion holes, ignites the delay composition, and Simulant Screening, M82
propels the grenade from the launching device. During
flight of the grenade, the delay composition burns for 3/4 a. General. Provides a self-screening training
of a second for the L8A1 and 1 second for the L8A3 capability for armored tactical vehicles.
grenade, and ignites the burster charge. The burster (1) Screen. vehicles from enemy direct fire
charge ignites the red phosphorus/butyl rubber smoke weapons when immediate counter-engagement cannot
composition and ruptures the rubber grenade body. The be accomplished.
ignited smoke composition disperses to produce a white
smoke cloud within two seconds after firing at (2) Conceal the vehicles caught out in the
approximately 98 feet (30m) from the launching device. open which cannot rapidly find a defilade position.
When functioned, the L8A3 grenade generates a smoke
cloud faster and more dense than the L8A1. The smoke (3) Screen vehicles caught in the open during
cloud lasts for more than 2 minutes for both the L8A1 retrograde.
and L8A3 grenades. (4) Extricate the crew from a disabled
1-6.1. Grenade, Launcher, Smoke: IR vehicle.
Screening, M76 b. Description. The M82 grenade (fig. 1-5c) is
a. General. Provides a self-screening infrared used with M250 and similar grenade launchers. Each
smoke capability for armored tactical vehicles. grenade is 2.6 inches in diameter, 9.3 inches long, and
weighs approximately 3.1 pounds.
(1) Screen vehicles from enemy direct fire
weapons when immediate counter-engagement cannot c. Functioning. The M82 grenade is propelled
be accomplished. from the launching device (discharger) when electric
current at the firing contact activates the electrical
match. The electrical match
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ignites the propellant which launches the grenade and grenade reaches the desired range, the delay detonator
ignites the pyrotechnic time delay. Launch acceleration ignites the explosive train which detonates the central
causes the setback lock to displace aft, out-of- burster. The smoke composition is scattered which
engagement with safe and arm slider. When the creates the white obscuring cloud. The smoke cloud
slider/bore rider clears the launch tube, it moves into the lasts for approximately 45-60 seconds.
armed position which aligns the explosive lead with the
delay detonator and the booster lead. When the
1-7. Safety
SULFATE. IF THIS SOLUTION IS NOT
WARNING AVAILABLE, WASH EYES WITH LARGE
QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
TO PRECLUDE SAFETY HAZARD, 15 MINUTES. IN ANY EVENT, SEEK
NEVER MAKE UNAUTHORIZED MEDICAL ATTENTION.
MODIFICATIONS TO GRENADES.
(2) Do not use grease or ointments on WP
a. Observe precautions generally applicable to use burns. (Such use may result in poisoning.) Wash
of ammunition. Do not open grenade containers or affected area with soda solution, then with 5 percent
remove protective safety devices until just before use. copper sulfate solution.
b. Return all grenades prepared for firing but not d. When exposed to red phosphorus (RP) or
fired to their original packing, and mark them hexacloroethane (HC) smoke or any riot control agent,
appropriately. the following precautions apply:
(1) Familiarize personnel with first aid • THE M47/XM47E3 AND M48/ XM48E3
procedures for WP burns. Wet particles of WP with HAND GRENADES PRESENT A RISK OF
water or 5 percent copper sulfate solution; remove SERIOUS EYE INJURY IF THEY
particles from flesh immediately. FUNCTION IN THE HANG FIRE (DELAY)
MODE. A LONGTERM HANGFIRE
WARNING (DELAY) IS POSSIBLE.
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CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(8) Because WP particles cause burns and • IF HAND GRENADE IS PACKED UPSIDE
fires, throw WP grenades used in training so that they DOWN (FUZE DOWN) (-G. 2-0.1), OR
will burst more than 35 meters away from all personnel, RIGHT SIDE UP F-UZE UP) WITH
unless protection is afforded. SAFETY PIN .N.OT IN PLACE (FIG. 2-
0.2), DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE
NOTE GRENADE FROM ITS CONTAINER.
Particles of WP may not burn in moist areas • WHEN EXPOSED TO RED PHOSPHORUS
but will ignite under drier conditions. WP (RP) OR HEXACHLOROETHANE (HC)
can be expected to start fires several days SMOKE OR ANY RIOT CONTROL
after maneuvers or training exercises. AGENT, THE FOLLOWING
(9) Observe 30-minute waiting period prior to RECAUTIONS APPLY:
approaching dud. Halve duds destroyed in place only 1. RED PHOSPHORUS SMOKE, HC
by authorized disposal personnel. SMOKE, OR ANY RIOT CONTROL
(10) Wait 5 minutes .Before removing fired AGENT MAY PRESENT AN INHALATION
practice hand grenade to allow grenade body to cool. OR IRRITANT HAZARD. PROLONGED
EXPOSURE OF THE EYES AND
(11) Do not throw smoke grenades unless RESPIRATORY SYSTEM SHOULD BE
personnel are at least 15 meters away from anticipated AVOIDED. WEAR PROTECTIVE MASKS
point of impact. TO AVOID EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE.
(12) Refer to appropriate rifle operator. NOTE
manuals for prescribed rifle launcher/cartridge
combinations to launch hand grenades fitted with 2. Do not use smoke grenades in enclosed
adapters. or confined areas.
3. Smoke grenades produce heat and are a
fire hazard.
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Figure 2-0.1 Hand grenades packed upside down (fuze down). MU-D5 2547
Figure 2-0.2. Hand grenades packed right side up (fuze up) without safety pin and pull ring. MU-D5 2627
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Replace cover, and tape in place. Identify
defect(s) and return container to ammunition
disposal personnel.
(g) Remove grenade from container
and inspect for obvious defects,(e.g., cracked grenade
body, broken fuze lugs, damaged safety lever (fig. 2-1),
damaged safety pins or pull rings, damaged safety clips
(when installed) and loose fuzes, which would impair
functioning or present a safety hazard in handling.
Dispose of defective grenades as indicated in
WARNING, above.
NOTE
If the grenade safety clip (when installed) is
not in position, secure it in position as
indicated in paragraph 3-7a(7).
NOTE
Save some packaging material for repacking
of unused items; also, save components of
containers in order to repack retained items.
Send excess packaging material to
organizational maintenance for their use.
(h) Following criteria are applicable to Figure 2-1. Grenade with damaged safety lever and
fuze safety lever hinge ear engagement (fig. 2-1.1). broken fuze lugs.
Inspection shall be made with safety clip and safety pin
in place. Defective items shall be referred to
organizational support personnel for corrective action. WARNING
1. Either of the two hinge ears Never attempt to remove any grenade fuze
missing. from its packing if safety pin is missing.
2. Body lug damaged. Identify defect(s), replace packing and return
fuze to ammunition supply personnel for
3. Hinge ear that does not appear to disposition. Never handle fuzes by pull
extend beyond the vertical center line of fuze body lug. rings or by grasping detonator assembly.
4. Hinge ear that does not appear to (d) Remove fuze from packing and
terminate in an upward direction. inspect for deformation, cracks, or corrosion.
(i) If defects listed in 3 or 4 above are WARNING
evident, restore ears to their original position around
When assembling fuze to body of grenade,
lugs using an improvised non-metallic tool
(approximately 1/8 in. thick, Y2 in. wide, 6 in. long) (fig. do not face port hole toward personnel, or
2-1.2). If defects listed 1, 2, 3, and 4 are nonrepairable cover with hand.
dispose of as indicated in WARNING, (para 2-lb()). (e) Holding fuze in one hand, screw
(2) Practice hand grenades are furnished unassembled. body onto fuze (fig. 2-2). Assure that fuze is firmly
seated on grenade neck.
WARNING
NOTE
Never attempt to use grenade body which
has any sign of metal failure. The hand grenade safety clip (when
installed) is assembled to the grenade and
(a) Inspect practice grenade body for positioned around the safety lever. With the
foreign matter in body cavity or in openings. Also, safety dip positioned on the grenade, the
inspect for signs of metal failure (cracks or bulges). safety lever will not be released if the safety
(b) Assure that port hole in base of pin is accidentally removed. The safety dip
body is not blocked. is a supplement.
(c) Return defective practice grenade
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tary device to the safety pin. It is not a 1. Pick up safety clip by the handle
substitute for the safety pin. and slide on lever, as show in 1, figure 2-4.
2. Press loop portion around washer
(f) safety clip on Grenade M69 as under fuze (2, fig. 2-4)
shown in figure 2-3. 3. Snap safety clip handle around fuze
(g) Assemble safety clip for Grenade safety lever in 3, figure 2-4.
M62 as follows:
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Use of practice charge and stopper is When practice charges are used, never
optional with Grenades M30 and M62. insert more than one charge into grenade.
Neither is used with Grenade M69. Do not substitute any other explosive for
authorized practice charge.
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grenade charge in body through opening in bottom (A, change course or bounce back. Rolling or
fig. 2-5). Insert stopper in hole in base of body (B, fig. bouncing Grenades M68, M59 (M33 w/Fuze
2-5). M217) (M33A1), M57, M-26A2 toward target
(3) Offensive hand grenades furnished will detonate grenade approximately 1
unassembled. (Navy only) second after handle is released.
(a) Remove grenade from container WARNING
and inspect for obvious defects (e.g., cracks, cuts or Require personnel handling grenades M47
gouges, damaged threads, splits or indentations) which or M48 to use field protective masks. Avoid
would preclude use. Identify defect(s), and turn grenade throwing grenades M47 and M48 at targets
in to ammunition supply personnel for disposition. of flammable material.
(b) (1) Hold grenade in throwing hand with thumb
WARNING holding safety lever (arming sleeve on Riot Control
Never attempt to remove any grenade fuze Agent Grenades ABC-M25A1, ABCM25A2) firmly
from its packing if safety pin is missing. against grenade body.
Identify defect(s), and return fuze to (2) Release safety clip when installed by
ammunition disposal personnel. using thumb of free hand.
Remove fuze from its packing and inspect for WARNING
deformation, cracks, thread damage and corrosion. During release of safety clip (when installed)
Dispose of defective fuzes as indicated in WARNING, and removal of safety pin, hold safety lever
above. firmly in place until grenade is thrown,
(c) tossed, or placed in position. (Failure to
CAUTION hold safety lever firmly in place may result in
Never handle or carry fuzes by holding the release of fuze striker and subsequent
detonator. Handle and carry holding fuze functioning of grenades.)
body only. (3) With free hand, pull safety pin, holding
Assure that safety clips used with offensive hand grenade safety lever tightly against grenade body or
grenade are assembled to fuze prior to assembly of fuze maintaining pressure on arming sleeve of chemical
to grenade. Grenades ABC-M25A 1 and ABC-M25A2.
(d) To assemble safety clip to Fuze d. Prepared for Use. When the safety clip (when
M206 Series, hold fuze body between thumb and fingers installed) has been released and the safety pin
with pull ring up and detonator pointing away from removed, the grenade is armed and must be thrown.
operator. Pick up safety clip and handle with closed end Never attempt to replace the safety pin.
of loop toward operator and proceed as follows: 2.2. Rifle Grenades
1. Pass open end of loop over a. Precautions.
detonator and onto thread of fuze body (1, fig. 2-6). (1) Use only prescribed rifle-launcher-
2. Press loop of safety clip around cartridge combination, as shown in applicable rifle
fuze washer with tab of loop against fuze body (2, fig. operator manuals, to launch rifle grenades.
2-6). (2) Always check rifle to assure that it
3. Rotate clip handle over safety lever contains no service ammunition.
(3, fig. 2-6). (3) Do not fire rifle grenade over heads of
(e) Holding fuze in one hand, screw friendly troops.
body onto fuze (fig. 2-7). (4) Never place rifle grenade on launcher
NOTE unless grenade is to be fired immediately.
Safety clip must not bind under washer after (5) Remove safety wire from Grenade M 19-
assembly. A I and safety clip from Grenade M22 Series just prior to
c. Operation. Prepare hand grenades for throwing firing. Retain safety clip or wire. Replace safety wire in
as follows: M19A1 (A, fig. 2-8) or safety clip in M22 Series (B, fig.
2-8) if grenades are not fired.
WARNING
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Rifle Grenade M23 Series just prior to firing. Replace of nose protector cap. If cap is dented, return grenade
tape if grenade is not fired. to ammunition supply personnel for disposition.
(7) Do not puncture or disassemble rifle (5) Inspect stabilizer tube and fin assembly.
grenades. If either is dented or deformed, return grenade to
b. Preparation for Use. ammunition supply personnel for disposition.
(1) Remove container from packing box. c. Operation. For rifle grenade firing procedures,
refer to applicable rifle operator manuals. For tactical
(2) Open container and remove rifle grenade.
use of rifle grenades, refer to FM 2330.
(3) See that safety wire in Grenades M19A1
and safety clip on Grenades M22 Series are in place. If
safety wire or safety clip is not in place, but available,
install as indicated in figure 2-8. If safety wire or safety
clip is not available, leave grenade in place and contact
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2-3. Grenade Projection Adapters (2) When safety clip (when installed) has
a. Applications. Grenade projection adapters are been released and safety pin removed, grenade is
devices designed to adapt hand grenades for armed. Launch immediately.
launching from rifles assembled with grenade launchers, (3) Keep adapters clean and dry, particularly
thus extending their range. Grenade projection adapters on inside of stabilizer tube. Do not use adapters with
consist of a stabilizer tube with a fin assembly on one cracked or distorted stabilizer tubes. Check that
end and gripping claws on the other end. The claws, of grenade fits on adapter. Assure that adapter moves
spring steel, grip the hand grenade and hold it in place freely on launcher.
on the adapter. Grenade projection adapters may be (4) Never place grenade on launcher unless it
used with service and practice hand grenades as is to be fired immediately. Do not attach grenades to
indicated in table 2-1. launcher as means of carrying grenades.
(5) Normally, grenades are prevented from
Table 2-1. Grenades Used with Grenade Projection falling off launcher by grenade retainer spring; however,
Adapters when firing at minus (depressed) angle of elevation,
lower rifle gently to prevent weight of grenade from
Grenade projection adapter Grenades causing it to slip from launcher.
M1 Grenade, Hand: Fragmentation,
Mk2 (6) Do not handle duds. Report their location
M1A1 & M1A2 Grenade, Hand: Illuminating, to authorized disposal personnel.
Mk1
Grenades, Hand: Fragmenta-
tion, M61, M26A1, M26, Mk2,
c. Adapters, Grenade Projection, M1-Series.
M62, M30
Grenade, Hand-Rifle: Smoke, (1) Applications. Grenade Projection
WP, M34
Adapters M1 Series are used to adapt fragmentation,
M2 & M2A1 Grenade, Hand: Riot, CN, M
& M7A1 practice, illuminating and WP smoke hand grenades for
Grenade, Hand: CS, ABC-M7A2 launching from a rifle equipped with a grenade launcher.
and ABC-M7A3 Three different models are available: the M1, the M1A1
Grenade Hand: Smoke, HC, and the M1A2 (fig. 2-9). Fragmentation hand grenades
AN-M8 can be projected a maximum of 160 meters when fired
Grenade, Hand: Incendiary,
TH3, AN-M14
from a rifle using Grenade Projection Adapters M1
Grenade, Hand: 8 to 12 Second Series.
Delay, CS, M54 (2) Preparation for use.
Grenade, Hand: Colored Smoke
(Red, Green, Yellow or Vio-
let) M18 WARNING
Do not use grenade having bent or damaged
NOTE safety lever with grenade projection 'adapter.
Hand Grenades M68, M59 (M33 w/Fuze M217) Be sure base of grenade is fully seated against
(M33A1), M57, M26A1 are not to be launched base of cup and that each claw holds grenade
from a rifle. tightly above seam of Grenade M61, M26 or M30,
or in body serrations of Grenades Mk2, or in
annular ring of M34. Do not apply force to
b. Precautions. In addition to precautions list ed in
arming clip of adapter after grenade has been
paragraph 2-la, and the precautions listed for particular
attached.
grenade to be used, observe following precautions in
launching grenade projection adapters assembled with
hand grenades: (1) Never release safety clip and CAUTION
remove safety pin from hand grenade until just before Do not use damaged adapters.
firing. (a) Inspect grenade to make sure
safety pin and safety clip are securely in place, and
safety lever is not damaged or bent.
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Grenade Cartridges M6 and M7,
found in older packings, are no
longer authorized for use. Return to
ammunition disposal personnel.
b. Precautions.
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(9) Fuze not correctly seated. Fuze should (3) Condition of nose protection cap (fig. 3-
be fully threaded into the grenade body and handtight. 7).
Inspect and adjust for correct seating of fuze, as follows: (4) Presence of safety clip (Rifle Grenades
(a) Hold the fuzed grenade in palm of M22 Series) and presence of safety wire (Rifle
hand with fuze up (1, fig. 3-6.1). Grenades M19A1). Absence of these items is a critical
(b) Turn fuze in a clockwise direction defect and ammunition disposal personnel should be
until handtight (2, fig. 3-6.1). notified.
b. Inspect unpacked rifle grenades periodically for (5) Presence of tape in nose vent (Rifle
the following: Grenades M23 Series) and presence of nose closing
(1) Rust or corrosion on body and stabilizer. plug (Rifle Grenades M22 Series).
Lightly rusted or corroded grenade bodies are (6) Dents and deformation in stabilizer tube
serviceable and may be launched. A grenade with any and fin assembly (fig. 3-8).
rust or corrosion on the stabilizer is unserviceable and c. Inspect unpacked smoke screening grenades,
should be turned over to authorized disposal personnel. L8A1 and L8A3 periodically. Dispose of grenades
A grenade with a dented nose projection cap is containing the following defects:
unserviceable and should be turned over to authorized (1) Metal base punctured.
disposal personnel. (2) Rubber body torn or dry rotted.
(2) Moisture on inside of stabilizer tube. (3) Electrical contact, corroded or bent.
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missing or punctured. Return defective grenades to ammunition disposal
(5) Grenade distortion preventing insertion personnel for their disposition, except where adjustment
into launcher (discharger). is authorized. (See paragraph a(5) above.)
(6) Deleted. 3-8. Cleaning/Preservation
d. Inspect unpacked M76 and M82 Smoke a. Clean grenades of dirt, mud, grease, sand, etc.,
Screening Grenades periodically. Dispose of grenades taking care not to disturb safety devices, by wiping off
containing the following defects (fig. 1-5b and 1-5c): with clean, dry cloth or other nonabrasive material (fig.
3-9).
(1) Grenade armed, slider/borerider
extended, showing red. b. Wipe off light rust which can be removed from
grenade bodies with clean, dry cloth.
(2) Plastic body cracked or damaged.
(3) Electric firing contact clips damaged,
bent, corroded, or missing.
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(4) Assure box is marked with proper item (9) Lay strap flat on top of grenade/spacer
nomenclature and lot number, as in figure 3-11. assembly; fold if necessary.
(5) Close box, secure hasp, and band box. (10) Repeat steps 1 through 9 to load second
b. Repacking IR Smoke Grenades. pair of grenades into box.
NOTE (11) Assure proper seating of top strapped
• Prior to repacking, inspect to grenade/spacer assembly on bottom grenade/spacer
assure grenades, box, and assembly.
packing are serviceable, clean (12) Close cover, latch, and seal ammunition
and free of dirt and moisture. box.
• If strap loops are not contained 3-14. Repacking L8A1 Grenades, L8A3 Grenades
in the packing, repack the a. Place packing and grenades into metal
spacers and grenades inside the container.
ammunition box. b. Close metal box.
(1) Lay bottom halves of spacer on flat c. Assure box is marked with correct item,
surface (fig. 3-11.1). nomenclature, and lot number.
(2) Position a pair of grenades in spacer
contours with contact ends facing opposite directions.
(3) Align slider/borerider facing toward the
adjacent grenade (fig. 3-11.1).
(4) Position top halves of spacer on top of
grenades.
(5) Assure that slider/borerider is properly
aligned.
CAUTION
SLIDER/BORERIDER SHOULD NOT
BE IN CONTACT WITH SPACER.
(6) Loop pull strap lengthwise over the
grenade/spacer assembly.
(7) Slide strapped grenade/spacer assembly
into ammunition box while holding pull strap taut to
prevent twisting or kinking of strap (fig. 3-3.2).
(8) Assure that strapped grenade/spacer
assembly sits on bottom of box. Figure 3-11.1. Grenade/spacer assembly.
CHAPTER 4
Section I. SHIPMENT
4-1. Precautions (1) Retain grenades in their packing until
Give grenades being transported adequate protection. issued.
Assure they will not be damaged, contaminated or (2) Do not roll, drop, throw or subject grenade
otherwise degraded so that they become dangerous or boxes to rough handling.
their usefulness impaired. 4-3. Data
4-2. Instructions Data normally appearing on grenade outer pack are
a. Transportation. illustrated in figure 3-11.
(1) Block and brace grenade packages being
transported in trucks, jeeps and other tactical vehicles.
(Blocking and bracing must be adequate to withstand
sudden stops and starts, as well as off-road operations.)
(2) If packing is broken or damaged (fig. 4-1)
and munitions remain serviceable, restore or replace
packing by using acceptable packing material. Assure
that all markings (e.g., lot number, nomenclature, FSN,
etc.) are transferred to replaced packing.
b. Handling.
WARNING
Avoid improper handling as
reliability and safety of grenades can
be affected and may be hazardous to Figure 4-1. Damaged packing box.
personnel.
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If desirable, fixed and semifixed smoke ammunition, except WP., may be stored in category A.
The minimum distance between a stack of propelling charges and any other stack must be 100
feet whether barricaded or unbarricaded.
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Whenever storage space is noted, category C ammunition may be combined with category E.
NOTE
The minimum distance between barricaded stacks will be 75 feet. The minimum distance
between unbarricaded stacks will be 150 feet.
NOTE
Under normal conditions, the Department of the Air Force will store and issue all class V
supplies; however, depot commanders should always be prepared to handle these supplies in
emergencies.
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DESTRUCTION OF GRENADES TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
5-1. General (1) General. Packed and unpacked HE
a. Destruction of grenades subject to capture or grenades, fuzes, and accessories may be destroyed by
abandonment will be undertaken by the using arm only placing them in piles and detonating them with
when, in the judgment of the unit commander demolition charges, using 1-pound TNT blocks or
concerned, such action is necessary in accordance with equivalent, together with the necessary detonating cord
orders of, or policy established by, the Army to make up each charge.
commander. (2) Method of destruction.
b. The information which follows is for guidance NOTE
only. The conditions under which destruction will be One hundred pounds of packed HE
effected are command decisions and may vary in each grenades require a 2-pound
case, depending upon a number of factors, such as the demolition charge to assure
tactical situation, security classification, the quantity and complete detonation of the pile. For
location of grenades; facilities for accomplishing unpacked HE grenades, a 1-pound
destruction, and time. In general, destruction of demolition charge is sufficient.
grenades can be accomplished most effectively by (a) Prepare the demolition charge
burning or detonation, or a combination of these (using the required TNT blocks together with the
methods. However, selection of the particular method necessary detonating cord per charge) and place the
of destruction requires imagination and resourcefulness charges, as necessary, on the pile to be detonated.
in the utilization of the facilities at hand under the
existing conditions. Time is usually critical. (b) Provide for dual priming to
minimize the possibility of a misfire. For priming, either
c. If destruction to prevent enemy use is resorted
a nonelectric blasting cap crimped to at least 5 feet of
to, grenades and their components must be so badly time blasting fuse or an electric blasting cap and firing
damaged that they cannot be restored to a useable wire may be used. Time blasting fuse, which contains
condition in the combat zone. Equally important, the black powder, and blasting cap must be protected from
same essential components of all grenades must be moisture at all times.
destroyed so that the enemy cannot assemble complete
WARNING
rounds from undamaged components of several
damaged complete rounds. Each roll of fuse must be tested
shortly before use. The burning rate
d. If destruction of grenades is directed, due
of safety fuses varies under different
consideration should be given to the following:
atmospheric and/or climatic
(1) Selection of a site (for the destruction conditions; from a burning time of 30
operation) that will cause greatest obstruction to enemy seconds or less per foot to 45
movement and also prevent hazard to friendly troops
seconds or more per foot.
from fragments incidental to the destruction.
Time blasting fuse may be ignited by a blasting fuse
(2) Observance of appropriate safety igniter or an ordinary match; the electric blasting cap
precautions. requires a blasting machine or equivalent source of
5-2. Methods electricity.
Grenades can be most quickly destroyed by burning or WARNING
detonation. The following methods, in order of Blasting caps, detonating cord, and
preference, are considered the most satisfactory for time
destruction of grenades to prevent enemy use:
a. Method No. 1-by Detonation.
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from the charges until required for burning.
use. (2) Method of destruction.
NOTE (a) The ammunition should be stacked
For the successful execution of up in a pile.
methods of destruction involving the (b) Place flammable materials, such as
use of demolition materials, all rags, scrap wood, or brush, on and about the pile.
personnel concerned will be (c) Pour gasoline and oil over the entire
thoroughly familiar with the pile.
provision of FM 5-25. Training and
(d) Ignite by means of an incendiary
careful planning are essential.
grenade fired from a safe distance, a combustible train
(c) Detonate the charges. If primed of suitable length, or other appropriate means. Take
with nonelectric blasting cap and time blasting fuse, cover immediately. The danger area for piles being
ignite and take cover; if primed with electric blasting burned in the open is 600 meters.
cap, take cover before firing the charges. The danger
WARNING
area for piles detonated in the open is a circular area
Cover must be taken without delay,
which varies according to the quantity of explosive items
to be destroyed. Quantity-distance data (inhabited since an early explosion of explosive
building distance) as given in chapter 4 may be used as ammunition may be caused by the
an appropriate guide for such operations as are fire. Consideration should be given
contemplated in this chapter. to the highly flammable nature of
b. Method No. 2-by Burning. gasoline and its vapor. Carelessness
in its use may result in painful burns.
(1) General. Packed and unpacked high-
explosive grenades, smoke grenades, and illuminating
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REFERENCES
APPENDIX B
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
Section I. INTRODUCTION
NOTE
Materials should be requisitioned
through normal supply channels on
an as-required basis.
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Section I. INTRODUCTION
C-1. General known accuracy, to detect and adjust any discrepancy in
a. The MAC assigns authorized maintenance accuracy of the instrument being compared with the
functions to each maintenance category. Maintenance certified standard.
functions are assigned to the lowest maintenance g. INSTALL. To remove and replace
category, as warranted by past experience in the unserviceable parts or components.
following considerations: h. REPLACE. To replace unserviceable items with
(1) Skills available. serviceable assemblies, subassemblies, or parts.
(2) Man hours available vs. Maintenance i. REPAIR. To restore an item to serviceable
function manhour requirements. condition through correction of a specific failure or
(3) Tools and test equipment authorized. unserviceable condition.
b. The basic entries on the chart list functional j. OVERHAUL. To restore an item to a
groups applicable to the end items which may require completely serviceable condition as prescribed by
maintenance parts. The term functional group applies maintenance serviceability standards.
to assemblies and subassemblies but not to piece parts. k. REBUILD. To restore an item, as nearly as
Entries are brief, general descriptions without stock or possible, to original or new condition: in appearance,
part numbers, in order to minimize need for subsequent performance and life expectancy. This is accomplished
change; however, entries permit positive identification. through the maintenance technique of complete
C-2. Maintenance Functions disassembly of the item, inspection of all parts or
Maintenance functions are limited to and defined as components, replacement of unserviceable elements,
follows: and subsequent reassembly of the item.
a. INSPECT. To determine serviceability of an l. SYMBOLS. The uppercase letter placed in the
item by comparing its physical, and mechanical appropriate column indicates the lowest level at which
characteristics with established standards. that particular maintenance function is to be performed.
b. TEST. To verify serviceability and to detect C-3. Explanation of Format
mechanical failure by use of test equipment. Purpose and use of the format are as follows:
c. SERVICE. To clean and to preserve. If it is a. Column 1, Group number. Column 1 lists group
desired that elements, such as painting and lubricating, numbers, the purpose of which is to identify
be defined separately, they may be so listed. components, assemblies, subassemblies and modules
d. ADJUST. To rectify to the extent necessary to with the next higher assembly.
bring into proper operating range. b. Column 2, Functional group. Column 2 lists the
e. ALIGN. To adjust specified variable elements noun names of components, assemblies, subassemblies
of an item to bring to optimum performance. and modules on which maintenance is authorized.
f. CALIBRATE. To determine corrections to be
made in readings of instruments or test equipment used
in precise measurement. Consists of comparison of two
instruments, one of which is a certified standard of
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c. Column 3, Maintenance functions. will be used to specify, by code, those tools and test
d. Use of symbols. equipment required to perform the designated function.
e. Column 4, Tools and equipment. This column f. Column 5, Remarks. Self-explanatory.
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1 Grenade, Hand: C D O O C O O H F 1, 2, 3 a, b, c
Fragmentation, w/Fuze (See
Above)
2 Packing Material O O O O O O - O O 1, 2,3 a, b, c
3 Fuze M2O4A1 H D H H H- H b, c
M2O4A2
4 Safety Pin w/Pull Ring C C None req'd
5 Safety Clip C C C C C C C None req'd d
6 FIBERGLASS SLEEVE H H H H H H g
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Legends:
C- User/operator.
O- Organizational maintenance.
F - Direct support maintenance.
H - General support maintenance.
D - Depot maintenance.
Remarks:
a. Explanation of numbers - refer to Special Tools and Equipment List.
b. For strapping grenade boxes, use 3/8-inch wide strapping. If not available, 5/8-inch wide strapping may be used.
c. For palletizing, use 1-1/4 inch wide strapping.
d. For use on Hand Grenade, M61.
e. For use on Hand Grenades, M67 and M33.
f. For use on Hand Grenades, M68, M59 (33A1 w/Fuze, M217), M57 and M26A2.
g. Not applicable to Grenade, Mk2.
h. Applicable to Navy.
i. Applicable to Army.
j. For Practice Grenades, M30 and M62, the use of practice charges and stoppers is optional.
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category of maintenance authorized to install the the item is no longer economically repairable, it is
listed item. normally disposed of at GS level.
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W. C. WESTMORELAND,
General, United States Army,
Official: Chief of Staff.
VERNE L. BOWERS,
Major General, United States Army,
The Adjutant General.
MARK W. WOODS
Rear Admiral, United States Navy
Commander
Naval Ordnance Systems Command
M. H. F0RWARD
Acting Quartermaster General 0f the Marine C0rps
Distribution:
Army:
To be distributed in accordance with DA F0rm 12-40, (qty rqr block No. 333) Organizational maintenance requirements
for Grenades.
Marine Corps:
MARCORPS LIST 'E/BE' Copy to 700158 (3) 700161 (2)
PIN: 027389-000