Grenades and pyrotechnics signals Flashcards
what field manual covers grenades and pyrotechnic signals
FM 3-22.30
M-67 fragmentation grenade description
a type of hand grenade designed to burst into multiple fragments upon detonation of the explosive charge; the fragments fly away at high velocity, killing or wounding person nearby
M-67 delay
3-5 sec
M-67 filler
6.5 oz of comp B
M-67 fuze
M213
M-67 weight
14 oz
M-67 ranges
Kill radius: 5m
Casualty producing: 15m
Throw: 35m
M-67 max dispersal
230m
M-84 flash bang description
a non-lethal explosive device used to temporarily disorient an enemy’s senses. it is designed to produce a blinding flash of light and an intensely loud “bang” of greater than 170 decibels (dB) without causing permanent injury
M-84 delay
1.5 sec
M-84 filler
variable
M-84 fuze
M201A1
M-84 weight
8.33 oz
types of M-84
1-bang
2-bang
9-bang
How are hand grenades stored
In Rangers Load carrying system (RLCS) grenade pouch that is designed and intended to carry each grenade
will grenades ever be carried in a pouch not designed for that grenade… or in a dump pouch
NO
how will grenades be carried
grenades will ne carried so that the spoon is against the left or right side of the grenade pouch, with the spoon inside the pouch and inside the spoon retainer, if so equipped
(T/F)the grenade flap will be closed over the grenade and fastened with the pouch clip so that the grenade can be easily pulled from the pouch with the throwing hand in the proper grip position
True
where should the pull ring of the grenade be when carried in a pouch
place the pull ring against the body armor side of the pouch to prevent the the pull ring from coming out of the pouch and getting snagged
what is another way to help secure a hand grenade in a pouch
tape the 1” nylon strap securing the buckle of the pouch to prevent it from loosening
