Grenades

Question 1

characteristics of M67 grenades

Answer 1

short range-30-40meter
small effective casualty radius-15m casualty radius and 5m kill
delay element in fuze

Question 2

Parts of a grenade

Answer 2

Body-functions as a container and may be made of metal, fiber, or plastic. body also provides fragmentation in some grenades
Filler-is the chemical or explosive substance contained in the body. gives the grenade ists explosive characteristic and determines its function
Fuze assembly-causes grenade to function by means of a chain raction through pyrotechnic mechanical, or electrical means. can be categorized as either detonaning or igniting

Question 3

grenade safties

Answer 3

safety clip

safey pin safety lever

Question 4

types of grenades

Answer 4

M67 Frag
AN-M14 TH3 Incendiary
AN-M8 HC Smoke
M18 Colored smoke
ABC-M7A3 CS Riot Contol
M69 Practice grenade

Question 5

Grenade inspection

Answer 5

Check fuse for tightness
Ensure safety pin & pull ring are attached to fuse
Ensure safety clip is attached to fuse & safety lever

Question 6

Pyro Characteristics

Answer 6

Ground pyro signals rise to a height of 180 to 250m before functioning

Question 7

Pyro capabilities

Answer 7

signaling or illuminating

Question 8

hand held signals or pyro

Answer 8

star cluster- for signaling and illuminating
star parachutes-for signaling and illuminating
smoke parachutes-used for signaling only

Question 9

Surface trip flares

Answer 9

resemble antipersonnel mines or hand grenades. Prmary use to warn infiltrating troops by illuminating the field. May also be used for signals or booby traps. flare produces 50,000 candlepower of illumination