TM 43-0001-29 Army Ammunition Data Sheets For Grenades

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ARMY AMMUNITION DATA SHEETS
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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1-1 Purpose ................................................................................................................ 1-1
1-2 Scope ................................................................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Quantity-Distance Classes and Storage Compatibility Groups ............................... 1-1
1-4 Metric Conversion Chart ....................................................................................... 1-2
CHAPTER 2. HAND GRENADES
Section I. Fragmentation
Grenade, Hand: Fragmentation, Impact, M26A2 .................................................. 2-3
Grenade, Hand: Fragmentation, Delay, M26A1 and M26 ...................................... 2-5
Grenade, Hand: Fragmentation, Delay, M33 ......................................................... 2-7
Grenade, Hand: Fragmentation, Impact, M57........................................................ 2-9
Grenade, Hand: Fragmentation, Impact, M59 (M33A1) ......................................... 2-11
Grenade, Hand: Fragmentation, Impact, M68........................................................ 2-17
Grenade, Hand: Fragmentation, MK2.................................................................... 2-19
Section II. Smoke

Grenade, Hand: Smoke, HC, AN-M8..................................................................... 2-23
Grenade, Hand: Smoke, WP, M15 ....................................................................... 2-25
Grenade, Hand: Smoke, M18 ............................................................................... 2-27
Grenade, Hand: Smoke, Red, M48 ....................................................................... 2-29
Grenade, Hand-Rifle: Smoke, WE: M34................................................................ 2-31
Section III. Incendiary

Grenade, Hand: Incendiary, TH3, AN-M14 ............................................................ 2-35
Section IV. Offensive

Grenade, Hand: Offensive, MK3A2- ...................................................................... 2-39
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CHAPTER 2. HAND GRENADES - Continued
Section V. Riot Control

Grenade, Hand: Riot, CN, M7 and M7A1............................................................... 2-43
Grenade, Hand: Riot, CS, M7A3 ........................................................................... 2-45
Grenade, Hand: Riot, CS, M47.............................................................................. 2-47
Grenade, Hand: Riot, CN1, ABC-M25A1 ............................................................... 2-49
Grenade, Hand: Riot, CS1, ABC-M25A ................................................................. 2-51
Grenade, Hand: Riot, Pocket, CS, M58 ................................................................. 2-53
Section VI. Illuminating

Grenade, Hand: Illuminating, MK1 - 2-57
CHAPTER 3. RIFLE GRENADES
Section I. Heat
Grenade, Rifle: HEAT, M31 .................................................................................. 3-3
Section II. Smoke

Grenade, Rifle: Smoke, WP, M19A1 ..................................................................... 3-7
Grenade, Rifle: Smoke, Green, Red, Violet, or Yellow, M22
and M22A2............................................................................................................ 3-9
Grenade, Rifle: Smoke, Green, Red, Violet, or Yellow,
Streamer, M23 and M23A1 .................................................................................. 3-11
CHAPTER 4. PRACTICE, INERT, TRAINING GRENADES
Grenade, Hand: Training, MK1A1 ......................................................................... 4-3

Practice, AT Rifle Grenade, M29 .......................................................................... 4-5
Grenade, Hand: Practice, Delay, M30 ................................................................... 4-7
Grenade, Hand: Practice, Delay, M62 .................................................................. 4-9
Grenade, Hand: Practice, Delay, M69 ................................................................... 4-11
Grenade, Hand: Smoke, TA, Practice, M83........................................................... 4-13
CHAPTER 5. SPECIAL TYPE GRENADES
Adapters, Grenade, Projection, M1 Series -........................................................... 5-3

Grenade, Launcher, Smoke: Screening, RP, (UK) L8A1........................................ 5-5
Grenade, Launcher, Smoke: Screening, RP, (UK) L8A3 ....................................... 5-7
Grenade, Launcher, Smoke: IR Screening, M76.................................................... 5-9
Grenade, Launcher, Smoke: Simulant Screening, M82 ......................................... 5-11
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1. PURPOSE 1-3. QUANTITY-DISTANCE CLASSES AND
This manual is a reference handbook published as an STORAGE COMPATIBILITY GROUPS
aid in training, familiarization and identification of Quantity-Distance (QD) classes and Storage
grenades and grenade fuzes. Compatibility Groups (SCG) listed in this manual are
changed. For conversion to new system see table 1-1.
1-2. SCOPE
a. For each item of materiel, there are illustrations Table 1-1. Quantity-Distance Classes and Storage
and descriptions together with characteristics and Compatibility Groups
related data. Included in the related data are weight,
dimensions, performance data, packing, shipping and Quantity-distance hazard Storage compatibility
storage data, Type Classification, and logistics class 1/ group 1/3/
condition codes (LCC).
b. Information concerning supply, operation, and Old New 2/ Typical - New
maintenance of the items will be found in the 8 6.1
publications referenced for those items. A complete 7 1.1 D
listing of these publications is maintained in DA Pam 6 1.2(18) E
310 series indexes. 5 1.2(12)
c. Within this manual, items with the following type 4 1.2(08) F
classifications are included: 3 1.2(04) G
(1) Standard (LCC-A, LCC-B) 2 1.3 C
1 1.4 S
(2) Contingency (CON)
(3) Limited Procurement (LP) Notes:
(4) Reclassified obsolete (OBS) for regular
1/
Army use, but used by National Guard or Reserve Units. New QD and SCG's are compatible with classes used
(5) Reclassified OBS for all Army use, but by NATO nations.
used by Marine Corps, Air Force, or Navy.
2/
(6) Reclassified OBS, no users, but U.S. Numbers in parentheses are minimum distances x 100
stocks remain. feet to protect against specific fragment hazards and
vary with items and types of ammunition. (Refer to TM
9-1300-206.)
d. Items with the following type classification are
not included: Reclassified OBS for all U.S. use. No 3/
There is no simple conversion from old SCG's to new
U.S. stocks remain. (Foreign use or stock may
system. The SCG groups listed in this column are
remain.)
typical for the majority of items in the corresponding
e. Numerical values, such as weights, dimensions, listed QD class but do not apply to every individual item
candlepower, etc., are nominal values, except when in the class. For SCG of individual items refer to TM 9-
specified as maximum or minimum. Actual items may 1300-206.
vary slightly from these values. Allowable limits can be
obtained from the drawings indicated in the data sheets.
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1-4. METRIC CONVERSION CHART Approximate Conversions from Metric Measures

For approximate conversions to/from metric measures,
see table 1-2. When You Multiply
Symbol Know By To Find Symbol
Table 1-2. Metric Conversion Chart
LENGTH
Approximate Conversions to Metric Measures
mm millimeters 0.04 inches in.
When You Multiply cm centimeters 0.4 inches in.
Symbol Know By To Find Symbol m meters 3.3 feet ft
m meters 1.1 yards yd
LENGTH km kilometers 0.6 miles mi
in. inches 2.5 centimeters cm AREA

ft feet 30 centimeters cm
yd yards 0.9 meters m cm2 square centi- 0.16 square inches in2
mi miles 1.6 kilometers km meters
m2 square meters 1.2 square yards yd2
AREA km2 square kilo- 0.4 square miles mi2
meters
in2 square inches 6.5 square centimeters cm2 ha hectares 2.5 acres
ft2 square feet 0.09 square meters m2 (10,000 m2)
yd2 square yards 0.8 square meters m2
mi2 square miles 2.6 square kilometers km2 WEIGHT
acres 0.4 hectares ha
g grams 0.035 ounces oz
WEIGHT kg kilograms 2.2 pounds lb
t tonnes (1000kg) 1.1 short tons
oz ounces 28 grams g
lb pounds 0.45 kilograms kg VOLUME
short tons 0.9 tonnes t
(2000 lbs) ml milliliters 0.03 fluid ounces fl oz
I liters 2.1 pints pt
VOLUME I liters 1.06 quarts qt
I liters 0.26 gallons gal
tspl teaspoons 5 milliliters ml m3 cubic motels 35 cubic feet f3
Tbsp tablespoons 15 milliliters ml m3 cubic meters 1.3 cubic yards yd3
oz fluid ounces 30 milliliters ml
c cups 0.24 liters l TEMPERATURE
pt pints 0.47 liters l
qt quarts 0.95 liters l When You Multiply
gal gallons 3.8 liters l Symbol Know Subtract by To Find Symbol
ft3 cubic feet 0.03 cubic meters m3
yd3 cubic yards 0.76 cubic meters m3 °C Celsius 1.8 32 Fahrenheit °F
TEMPERATURE
When You Multiply

Symbol Know Subtract by To Find Symbol
°F Fahrenheit 32 0.55 Celsius °C
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CHAPTER 2
HAND GRENADES
Section I. FRAGMENTATION
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Type Classification: striker spring, a striker hinge pin, safety lever and safety
Obs. MSR 10826016 pin with pull ring. The fuze body is hermetically sealed.
Use: Tabulated Data:
The M26A2 impact fragmentation hand grenade is Grenade (with fuze):

used to supplement small arms fire against the enemy Model(s)..............................M26A2
in close combat. The grenade produces casualties by Body ...................................Thin-wall sheet steel
high velocity projection of fragments. w/notched
fragmentation coil
Description: Weight ................................16 oz
Length (max) ......................3.9 in.
Hand grenade M26A2 is assembled with an Diameter.............................2.25 in.
electrical impact fuze M217 which incorporates a Color...................................Olive drab w/yellow
secondary pyrotechnic delay feature which detonates markings
the grenade if it fails to detonate upon impact. The Filler:
body of the grenade is constructed of two pieces of thin- Type ...................................Comp B w/tetryl pellets
wall sheet steel, has a notched fragmentation coil liner. Weight:
Bodies contain a high explosive filler. Comp B ..............................5.5 oz
Tetryl pellets .......................0.3 oz
Fuze M217 is equipped with a safety pin, the split Fuze:
end of which is either spread or has a diamond crimp, Model(s)..............................M217
and a pull ring. IMPACT is embossed on the safety Type ...................................Electrical impact
lever. (Older models had red safety levers with or w/overriding delay
without IMPACT painted thereon in black). The major function feature
components are as follows: a bouchon assembly, a Primer.................................M42
fuze body assembly (which contains a thermal power Detonator............................Lead azide, lead
supply, an arming delay thermal switch, a delay- styphnate, PETN
detonation terminal switch assembly, an impact switch Delay time ..........................3 to 7 seconds
assembly and an electric detonator), and a booster Weight ................................2.7 oz
pellet. The bouchon assembly consists of a striker, Length ................................3.0 in.
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Color, safety lever.....................Red handle w/IMPACT to arm within one to two seconds; thereafter, the
embossed, in lever; red grenade is subject to detonation upon impact.
lever w/or w/o IMPACT
stenciled in black on NOTE
lever. At high temperature (+125°F), arming
Safety device(s) ........................Pull ring and safety pin time may be as short as 1 second; at
low temperature (-40°F), as long as 2
Federal Supply Code seconds. The secondary pyro-
technic delay feature functions
NSN ..........................................1330-00-782-5540 within 3 to 7 seconds throughout the
DODAC.....................................1330-G889 temperature range of -40°F to + 125°F
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for
additional information. If the grenade does not detonate on impact (after proper
arming time), the grenade will be detonated by the
Unit of Issue: secondary pyrotechnic delay feature. If the fuze fails to
function after release of the safety lever, the fuze power
Each packed .............................1 per fiber container; 30 supply will become inactive within 30 seconds.
per wooden box.
Packing Data: References:
TM 9-1330-200
Packing box: TM 9-1330-200-12
Weight (with contents) ........51 lb TM 9-1330-200-34
Dimensions.........................19-3/4 in. x 11-9/16 in. FM 23-30
x 12-13/32 in. DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Cube...................................1.60 cu ft
Remarks:
Shipping and Storage Data: The M26A2 is the same as the M57 but without a
safety clip The bodies of the M26, M26A1, and M61
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility group contain booster pellets and are longer and narrower than
(04) 1.1F those of the M26A2 and M57.
UNO serial number ...................0292
UNO proper shipping name Grenades The bodies of the M26A2 and M57 do not contain
DOT class .................................Class A explosive booster pellets.
DOT marking ............................HAND GRENADES
The M56 was the M26A2 with fuze M215.
Functioning:
The body of the M26A2 (M57 without a safety clip)
Removal of safety pin permits release of the safety is identical with the M61, M26A1, and M26, except the
lever. When the grenade is thrown, the striker fuze thread is different.
assembly, through action of the striker spring, throws off
the safety lever and impacts the percussion primer. The
primer initiates the power supply, which causes the fuze
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Type Classification: Difference Between Models:
Obs. MSR 11756003 (M26) Same as M61 but without safety clip.
Std. LCC-A, AMCTC 5666 (M26A1)
Tabulated Data:
Use:
Grenade (with fuze):
The M26A1 and M26 fragmentation hand grenade is Model(s)..............................M26A1, M26
used to supplement small arms fire against the enemy Body ...................................Thin-wall sheet steel
in close combat. The grenade produces casualties by w/inner fragmentation
high velocity projection of fragments. coil
Weight ................................16 oz
Description: Length (max) ......................3.9 in.
Diameter.............................2.25 in.
The M26A1 is the M26 with preformed tetryl pellets Color...................................Olive drab w/yellow
around the fuze well line. Each grenade is assembled markings
with a fuze that initiates the explosive charge. These Explosive filler:
grenades detonate 4 to 5 seconds after release of the Comp B (main charge)........M26, M26A1
safety lever. Weight:
M26:
Bodies of the M26A1 and M26 are identical. The Comp B ........................5.8 oz
body is constructed of two pieces of thin-wall sheet steel M26A1:
and has a notched fragmentation coil liner. Comp B ........................5.5 oz
Tetryl pellets (burster) .........0.3 oz
The fuzes M204A1 and M204A2 are pyrotechnic
delay-detonating fuzes. They differ only in body Fuze:
construction. The body contains a primer and a Model(s)..............................M204A1, M204A2
pyrotechnic delay column. Assembled to the body are a Type ...................................Pyrotechnic delay-
striker, striker spring, safety lever, safety pin with pull detonating
ring, and a detonator assembly. The split end of the Primer (percussion).............M42
safety pin has an angular spread or diamond crimp. Detonator............................Lead azide, lead
styphnate, and RDX
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Delay time ..........................4 to 5 seconds DOT class .................................Class A explosive

Weight ................................2.6 oz DOT marking ............................HAND GRENADES
Length ................................4 in.
Color, safety lever...............Olive drab w/black Functioning:
markings
Safety device(s).................. Pull ring and safety pin Removal of the safety pin permits release of the
safety lever. When the safety lever is released, it is
Federal Supply Code forced away from the grenade body by a striker acting
under the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on
NSN ..........................................(M26A1) 1330-00-926- its axis and strikes the percussion primer. The primer
1857 emits a small, intense spit of flame, igniting the delay
(M26) 1330-00-028- element. The delay element burns for 4 to 5 seconds,
5839 then sets off the detonator. The detonator explodes,
DODAC.....................................1330-G890 thus initiating the explosive charge. The explosive
charge explodes, rupturing the body and projecting
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for fragments.
additional information.
References:
Unit of Issue:
TM 9-1330-200
Each packed .............................1 per fiber container; 30 TM 9-1330-200-12
per wooden box. TM 9-1300-200-34
FM 23-30
Packing Data: DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Packing box: Drawings:

Weight (with contents) ........ 52.0 lb
Dimensions.........................18-15/16 in. x 11-1/4 Complete assembly
in. x 11-1/16 in. M26A1 ................................9212181
Cube...................................1.37 cu ft Complete assembly
M26 ....................................82-0-190
Shipping and Storage Data: Fuze (M204A1) ......................... 82-1-87
Fuze (M204A2) ......................... 7548570
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility Packing M26 and M26A1
group ..................................(04) 1.1F (inner) .................................7548339
UNO serial number ...................0292 Packing M26 and M26A1
UNO proper shipping (outer).................................7548340
name ..................................Grenades
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Type Classification: and handling. The pull ring is provided to facilitate easy
removal of the safety pin.
Obs. MSR 11756003
The M33 grenade is the same as the M67 grenade
Use: except that it does not have a safety clip.
The M33 fragmentation hand grenade is used to Tabulated Data:

supplement small arms fire against the enemy in close
combat. The grenade produces casualties by high Grenade (with fuze):
velocity projection of fragments in a uniform distribution Model..................................M33
pattern. Body ...................................Steel
Weight ................................14 oz
Description: Length ................................(max) 3.53 in.
Diameter.............................2.5 in.
The grenade body is a 2.5-inch diameter steel Color...................................Olive drab w/yellow
sphere which is designed to burst into numerous markings
fragments when detonated. The grenade body contains
6.5 ounces of high-explosive, Composition B. Each Explosive filler:
grenade is fitted with a fuze that initiates the explosive Type ...................................Comp B
charge. Weight ................................6.5 oz
The M33 grenade used the M213 fuze which is a Fuze:

pyrotechnic delay-detonating fuze. It will function the Model..................................M213
grenade 4 to 5 seconds after release of the safety lever. Type ...................................Pyrotechnic delay-
The body of the fuze contains a primer and a detonating
pyrotechnic delay column. Assembled to the body are a Primer (percussion).............M42
striker, striker spring, safety lever, safety pin, pull ring, Detonator............................Lead azide, lead
and a detonator assembly. styphnate, and RDX
Delay time ..........................4-5 seconds
The M213 fuze is equipped with a steel safety pin Weight ................................2.5 oz
and pull ring. The split end of the safety pin is either Length ................................3.33 in.
spread approximately 40 degrees or diamond-shaped to Color, safety lever...............Olive drab w/black
prevent accidental removal and arming during shipping markings
Safety device......................Pull ring and safety pin
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Federal Supply Code Functioning:
NSN ..........................................1330-00-629-0964 Removal of the safety pin permits release of the

DODAC.....................................1330-G888 safety lever. When the grenade is thrown, the striker
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for assembly, through action of the spring, throws off the
additional information. safety lever and impacts the percussion primer which
functions the primer charge. The primer charge ignites
Unit of Issue: the delay composition which will burn approximately 4-5
seconds. Upon completion of burning, the delay
Each packed .............................1 per fiber container; 30 composition sets off the detonator which ignites the
per wooden box. main explosive charge and detonates the grenade.
Packing box: TM 9-1330-200

Weight (with contents) ........ 52.0 lb TM 9-1330-200-12
Dimensions.........................18-5/16 in. x 11-1/4 in. TM 9-1330-200-34
x 11-1/16 in. FM 23-30
Cube...................................1.37 cu ft DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Explosive weight.................12.2 lb
Drawings:
Shipping and Storage Data:
Top drawing ..............................8810741
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility Marking drawing........................8810742
group ..................................(04) 1.1F Packing box ..............................9288720
UNO serial number ...................0292 Fiber container ..........................8800493
UNO proper shipping name.......Grenades
DOT class .................................Class A explosive
DOT marking ............................HAND GRENADES
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Type Classification: striker hinge pin, safety lever and safety pin with pull
ring. The fuze body assembly is hermetically sealed.
Obs. MSR 10826016
Tabulated Data:
Use:
The M57 impact fragmentation hand grenade is Model(s)..............................M57
used to supplement small arms fire against the enemy Body ...................................Thin-wall sheet
in close combat. the grenade produces casualties by w/notched
high velocity projection of fragments. fragmentation coil
Weight ................................16 oz
Description: Length (max) ......................3.9 in.
Diameter.............................2.25 in.
Hand grenade M57 is assembled with an electrical Color...................................Olive drab w/yellow
impact fuze M217 which incorporates a secondary markings
pyrotechnic delay feature which detonates the grenade if
it fails to detonate upon impact. The grenade Filler:
incorporates a safety clip. The body of the grenade is Type ...................................Comp B w/tetryl pellets
constructed of two pieces of thin-wall sheet steel, and
has a notched fragmentation coil liner. The body Weight:
contains a high explosive filler. Comp B ..............................5.5 oz
Tetryl pellets .......................0.3 oz
Fuze M217 is equipped with a safety pin, the split Fuze:
end of which is either spread or has a diamond crimp, Model(s)..............................M217
and a pull ring. IMPACT is embossed on the safety Type ...................................Electrical impact w/
lever. (Older models had red safety levers with or overriding delay
without IMPACT printed thereon in black). The major function feature
components are as follows: a bouchon assembly, a fuze Primer.................................M42
body assembly (which contains a thermal power supply, Detonator............................Lead azide, lead
and arming delay thermal switch, a delay detonation styphnate, PETN
terminal switch assembly, an impact switch assembly Delay time ..........................3 to 7 seconds
and an electric detonator), and a booster pellet. The Weight ................................2.7 oz
bouchon assembly consists of a striker, striker spring, a Length ................................3.0 in.
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Lever, safety (color) ............Red handle w/IMPACT

embossed in lever; red NOTE
lever w/ or w/o IMPACT At high temperature (+125°F), arming
stenciled in black on time may be as short as 1 second; at
lever low temperature (-40°F), as long as 2
Safety device(s)..................Pull ring and safety pin, seconds. The secondary
and safety clip pyrotechnic delay feature functions
within 3 to 7 seconds throughout the
Packing Data: temperature range of -40°F to +125°F.
*Packing....................................1 per fiber container; 30 If the grenade does not detonate on impact (after
containers per wooden proper arming time), the grenade will be detonated by
box. the secondary pyrotechnic delay feature. If the fuze
fails to function after release of the safety lever, the fuze
*Packing box: power supply will become inactive within 30 seconds.
Weight (with contents) ........51 lb
Dimensions.........................19-3/4 in. x 11-9/16 in. Drawings:
x 12-13/32 in.
Cube...................................1.60 cu ft Assembly ..................................9210138
Fuze (M217)..............................10998765
NOTE Packing (inner)..........................7548339
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Packing (outer)..........................7548340
Catalog for additional information
including NSNs. Remarks:
Shipping and Storage Data: The M57 is the M26A2 with a safety clip. The safety
clip hand grenades M57, M61, M67, and M68 are not
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility interchangeable.
group ..................................(04) 1.1F
UNO serial number ...................0292 The M56 was the M26A1 with fuze M215.
UNO proper shipping
name ..................................Grenades The body configuration of the M57 (M26A2 with
DOT class .................................Class A explosive safety clip) is identical with the M61, M26A2, and M26
DOT marking ............................HAND GRENADES except the fuze thread is different.
Functioning: References:
Release of safety clip and removal of safety pin TM 9-1330-200

permit release of safety lever. When grenade is thrown, TM 9-1330-200-12
the striker assembly, through action of striker spring, TM 9-1330-200-34
throws off safety lever and impacts percussion primer. FM 23-20
The primer initiates the power supply, which causes fuze DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
to arm within one to two seconds; thereafter, grenade is
subject to detonation upon impact.
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Type Classification:
The M217 fuze is equipped with a steel safety pin
Std. LCC-A, AMCTC 7764 and pull ring. The split end of the safety pin is either
spread approximately 40 degrees or diamond-shaped to
Use: prevent accidental removal and arming during shipping
and handling. The pull ring is provided to facilitate easy
The M59 (M33A1) fragmentation hand grenade is removal of the safety pin.
used to supplement small arms fire against the enemy
in close combat. The grenade produces casualties by The M59 grenade is the same as the M68 grenade
high velocity projection of fragments in a uniform except that it does not have a safety clip.
distribution pattern.
Tabulated Data:
Description:
The grenade body is a 2.5 inch diameter steel ........................................... (M33A1)
sphere which is designed to burst into numerous Body ...................................Steel
fragments when detonated. The grenade body contains Weight ................................14 oz
6.5 ounces of high-explosive, Composition B. Each Length (max) ......................3.2 in.
grenade is fitted with a fuze that initiates the explosive Diameter.............................2.5 in.
charge. Color...................................Olive drab w/yellow
markings
The M59 (M33A1) grenade used the M217 fuze Packing...............................1 per fiber container; 30
which is an electrical impact functioning fuze with a containers per packing
secondary pyrotechnic delay feature that will detonate box.
the grenade if it does not explode on impact. The major Filler:
components are as follows: a bouchon assembly, a Type ...................................Comp B
fuze body assembly (which contains a primer, thermal Weight ................................6.5 oz
power supply, an arming delay thermal switch, a delay Fuze:
detonation thermal switch assembly, an impact switch Model..................................M217
assembly and an electric detonator), and a booster Type ...................................Electrical impact w/
pellet. The bouchon assembly consists of a striker, secondary pyrotechnic
striker spring, striker hinge pin, safety lever and safety delay
pin with pull ring. The fuze body is hermetically sealed.
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Primer (percussion) ............M42 Functioning:

Detonator ...........................Lead azide, lead
styphnate, PETN, and Removal of the safety pin permits release of the
RDX safety lever. When the grenade is thrown, the striker
Delay time .........................3.7 seconds assembly, through action of the spring, throws off the
Weight ...............................2.7 oz safety lever and impacts the percussion primer which
Length ...............................3.0 in. functions the primer charge. The primer initiates the
Safety lever .......................Olive drab handle power supply, which causes the fuze to arm within one
w/IMPACT embossed to two seconds; thereafter, the grenade is subject to
on lever; red lever w/ or detonation upon impact.
w/o IMPACT stenciled
in black on lever NOTE
Safety device .....................Pull ring and safety pin At high temperature (+125°F), arming
time may be as short as 1 second; at
Packing Data: low temperature (-40°F), as long as 2
seconds. The secondary pyro-
*Packing ...................................1 per fiber container; 30 technic delay feature functions
containers per wooden within 3 to 7 seconds throughout the
box *Packing box: temperature range of -40°F to +
Weight (with contents) ........52.0 lb 125°F.
Dimensions ........................20 x 11-11/16 x 10-
31/32 in. If the grenade does not detonate on impact (after
Cube ..................................1.49 cu ft proper arming time), the grenade will be detonated by
Explosive weight.................12.2 lb the secondary pyrotechnic delay feature. If the fuze
fails to function after release of the safety lever, the fuze
NOTE power supply will become inactive within 30 seconds.
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition
Catalog for additional information References:
including NSNs.
TM 9-1330-200-12
Shipping and Storage Data: TM 9-1330-200-34
FM 23-30
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
group .................................(04) 1.1F
UNO serial number ..................0292 Drawings:
UNO proper shipping name ......Grenades
DOT class .................................Class A explosive Top drawing ..............................8833936
DOT marking ...........................HAND GRENADES Marking drawing........................8810742
DODAC.....................................1330-G887 Packing box ..............................8836007
Fiber container ..........................8836008
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Type Classification: The safety clip, of spring steel wire, consists of a

loop which fits around the fuze body and a clamp which
Std. LCC-A, AMCTC 6446 fits over the safety lever.
Use: Tabulated Data:
The M61 fragmentation hand grenade is used to Grenade (with fuze):

supplement small arms fire against the enemy in close Model .................................M61
combat. The grenade produces casualties by high Body ..................................Thin-wall sheet steel
velocity projection of fragments. w/inner fragmentation
coil
Description: Weight ...............................16 oz
Length (max) ......................3.9 in.
Each grenade is assembled with a fuze that initiates the Diameter ............................2.25 in.
explosive charge. These grenades detonate 4 to 5 Color...................................Olive drab w/yellow
seconds after release of the safety lever. markings
Packing...............................1 per fiber container; 30
Hand grenade M61 incorporates a safety clip. The per packing box
body is constructed of two pieces of thin-wall sheet steel
and has a notched fragmentation coil liner; M61 hand Explosive Filler:
grenade uses M204A1 or M204A2 fuzes. They are Type ..................................Comp B w/tetryl pellets
pyrotechnic delay detonation fuzes. They differ only in
body construction. Weight:
Comp B ........................5.5 oz
The body contains a primer and a pyrotechnic delay Tetryl pellets ................0.3 oz
column. Assembled to the body. are a striker, striker Fuze:
spring, safety lever, safety pin with pull ring, and a Model(s) .............................M204A1, M204A2
detonator assembly. The split end of the safety pin has Type ..................................Pyrotechnic delay-
an angular spread. detonating
Primer (percussion).............M42
The hand grenade safety clip is designed to keep Detonator ...........................Lead azide, lead
the safety lever in place should the safety pin be styphnate, and RDX
unintentionally removed from the grenade. It is an Delay time .........................4-5 seconds
additional safety device used in conjunction with the Weight ...............................2.6 oz
safety pin.
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Length ...............................4 in. Functioning:

Color, safety lever...............Olive drab w/black
markings Release of the safety clip and removal of the safety
Packing ..............................Not issued separately pin permit release of the safety lever. When the safety
lever is released, it is forced away from the grenade
Federal Supply Code body by a striker spring. The striker rotates on its axis
and strikes the percussion primer. The primer emits a
NSN .........................................1330-00-935-6064 small, intense spit of flame, igniting the delay element.
DODAC ....................................1330-G880 The delay element burns for 4 to 5 seconds, then sets
off the detonator. The detonator explodes, thus
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for initiating the explosive charge. The explosive charge
additional information including NSNs. explodes, rupturing the body and projecting fragments.
Unit of Issue: References:
Each packed ............................1 per fiber container; 30 TM 9-1330-200-12

per packing box. TM 9-1330-200-34
FM 23-30
Packing Data: DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Packing box: Drawings:

Weight (with contents) - 53.0 lb
Dimensions ........................19-7/16 in. x 11-3/8 in. Assembly ..................................9231594
x 12-23/32 in. Fuze:
Cube ..................................1.60 cu ft M204A1 ..............................82-1-87
M204A2 ..............................7548570
Shipping and Storage Data: Packing (inner)..........................7548339
Packing (outer)..........................7548340
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility
group .................................(04) 1.1F
UNO serial number ..................0292
DOT marking ...........................HAND GRENADES
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Type Classification: and handling. The pull ring is provided to facilitate easy
Std. LCC-A, AMCTC 7764
A second safety feature is the steel safety clip. The
Use: safety clip's purpose is to prevent the safety lever from
snapping upward into a triggered position, in the event
The M67 fragmentation hand grenade is used to the safety pin is accidentally dislodged from the fuze.
supplement small arms fire against the enemy in close
combat. The grenade produces casualties by high Tabulated Data:
velocity projection of fragments in a uniform distribution
pattern. Grenade (with fuze):
Model .................................M67
Description: Body ..................................Steel
Weight ...............................14 oz
The grenade body is a 2.5-inch diameter steel Length (max). .....................3.53 in.
sphere which is designed to burst into numerous Diameter ............................2.5 in.
fragments when detonated. The grenade body contains Color ..................................Olive drab w/yellow
6.5 ounces of high-explosive, Composition B. Each markings
grenade is fitted with a fuze that initiates the explosive Explosive filler:
charge. Type ..................................Comp B
Weight ................................6.5 oz
The M67 grenade uses the M213 fuze which is a Fuze:
pyrotechnic delay-detonating fuze. It will function the Model .................................M213
grenade 4 to 5 seconds after release of the safety lever. Type ..................................Pyrotechnic delay-
The body of the fuze contains a primer and a detonating
pyrotechnic delay column. Assembled to the body are a Primer (percussion).............M42
striker, striker spring, safety lever, safety pin and pull Detonator ...........................Lead azide, lead
ring, safety clip, and a detonator assembly. styphnate, and RDX
Delay time .........................4-5 seconds
The M213 fuze is equipped with a steel safety pin Weight ................................2.5 oz
and pull ring. The split end of the safety pin is either Length ...............................3.33 in.
spread approximately 40 degrees or diamond-shaped to
prevent accidental removal and arming during shipping
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Color, safety lever ..............Olive drab w/black DOT class .................................Class A explosive
markings DOT marking ...........................HAND GRENADES
Safety device(s) .................Pull ring and safety pin,
and safety clip. Functioning:
Federal Supply Code
Release of the safety clip and removal of the safety
NSN .........................................1330-00-133-8244 pin permits release of the safety lever. When the
DODAC.....................................1330-G881 grenade is thrown, the striker assembly, through action
of the spring, throws off the safety lever and impacts the
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for percussion primer which functions the primer charge.
additional information. The primer charge ignites the delay composition which
will burn approximately 4-5 seconds. Upon completion
Unit of Issue: of burning, the delay composition sets off the detonator
which ignites the main explosive charge and detonates
Each packed ............................1 per fiber container; 30 the grenade.
per wooden box.
References:
Packing Data:
TM 9-1330-200
Weight (with contents)- 52.0 lb TM 9-1330-200-34
Dimensions ........................18-15/16 in. x 11-1/4 FM 23-30
in. x 11-1/6 in. DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Cube ..................................1.37 cu ft
Explosive weight.................12.2 lb Drawings:
Shipping and Storage Data: Top drawing ..............................9235492

Marking drawing........................8810742
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility Packing box .............................9288720
group .................................(04) 1.1F Fiber container ..........................8800493
UNO serial number ..................0292
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Type Classification: spread approximately 40 degrees or diamond-shaped to

prevent accidental removal and arming during shipping
Obs. MSR 08846004 and handling. The pull ring is provided to facilitate easy
Use:
A safety feature is the steel safety clip. The safety
The M68 fragmentation hand grenade is used to clip's purpose is to prevent the safety lever from
supplement small arms fire against the enemy in close snapping upward into a triggered position, in the event
combat. The grenade produces casualties by high the safety pin is accidentally dislodged from the fuze.
velocity projection of fragments in a uniform distribution
pattern. Tabulated Data:
Description: Grenade (with fuze):

Model .................................M68
The grenade body is a 2.5-inch diameter steel Body ..................................Steel
sphere which is designed to burst into numerous Weight ................................14 oz
fragments when detonated. The grenade body contains Length (max) ......................3.2 in.
6.5 ounces of high-explosive, Composition B. Each Diameter ............................2.5 in.
grenade is fitted with a fuze that initiates the explosive Color ..................................Olive drab w/yellow
charge. markings
Explosive filler:
The M68 grenade uses the M217 fuze which is an Type ..................................Comp B
electrical impact functioning fuze with a secondary Weight ................................6.5 oz
pyrotechnic delay feature that will detonate the grenade Fuze:
if it does not explode on impact. The major components Model .................................M217
are as follows: a bouchon assembly, a fuze body Type ..................................Electrical impact
assembly (which contains a primer, thermal power w/secondary pyro-
supply, an arming delay thermal switch, a delay- technic delay
detonation thermal switch assembly, an impact switch Primer (percussion).............M42
assembly and an electric detonator), and a booster Detonator............................Lead azide, lead
pellet. The bouchon assembly consists of a striker, styphnate, PETN, and
striker spring, striker hinge pin, safety lever and safety RDX
pin with pull ring. The fuze body is hermetically sealed. Delay time .........................3-7 seconds
Weight ................................2.7 oz
The M217 fuze is equipped with a steel safety pin
and pull ring. The split end of the safety pin is either
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Length ...............................3.0 in. fuze to arm within one to two seconds; thereafter, the
Color, safety lever-. ............Olive drab w/IMPACT grenade is subject to detonation upon impact.
embossed on lever
Safety device(s) .................Pull ring and safety pin, NOTE
and safety clip • At high temperature (+125°F),
arming time may be as short as 1
Federal Supply Code second; at low temperature (-40°F),
as long as 2 seconds. The
NSN .........................................1330-00-133-8243 secondary pyrotechnic delay feature
DODAC.....................................1330-G882 functions within 3 to 7 seconds
throughout the temperature range of
Unit of Issue: -40°F to +125°E.
Each packed ............................1 per fiber container; 30 • If the grenade does not detonate
per wooden box. on impact (after proper arming time),
the grenade will be detonated by the
Packing Data:
secondary pyrotechnic delay feature.
If the fuse fails to function after
Packing box:
release of the safety lever, the fuze
Weight (with contents) ........ 52.0 lb
Dimensions ........................20-0 in. x 11-11/16 in. power supply will become inactive
x 10-31/32 in. within 30 seconds.
Cube ..................................1.49 cu ft
Explosive weight.................12.2 lb References:
Shipping and Storage Data: TM 9-1330-200

TM 9-1330-200-12
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility TM 9-1330-200-34
group .................................(04) 1.1F FM 23-30
UNO serial number ..................0292 DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
UNO proper shipping name.......Grenades
DOT class .................................Class A explosive Drawings:
DOT marking ...........................HAND GRENADES
Top drawing ..............................9235493
Functioning: Marking drawing........................8810742
Packing box ..............................8836007
Release of the safety clip and removal of the safety pin Fiber container ..........................8836008
permits release of the safety lever. When the grenade
is thrown, the striker assembly, through action of the Remarks:
spring, throws off the safety lever and impacts the
percussion primer which functions the primer charge. Hand grenade M68 is the M59 with a safety clip.
The primer initiates the power supply, which causes the
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Type Classification: Tabulated Data:
Obs. AMCTC 6558 Grenade (with fuze):

Model(s) .............................MK2
Use: Body ..................................Cast iron
Weight ................................21 oz
The MK2 fragmentation hand grenade is used to Length (max) ......................4.5 in.
supplement small arms fire against the enemy in close Diameter ............................2.25 in.
combat. The grenade produces casualties by high Color ..................................Olive drab, or olive
velocity projections of fragments. drab w/yellow band
around top of fuze well
Description: Explosive Filler:
Type ..................................TNT (flaked or granular)
The MK2 grenade is pineapple shaped with deep Weight ................................2 oz
serrations of its body. These serrations delineate Fuze:
fragmentation of the body when the grenade explodes. Model(s) .............................M204A1, M204A2
No safety clip is authorized for use with this grenade. Type ..................................Pyro delay-detonating
Primer.................................M42
The grenade body is of cast iron and contains a Detonator ...........................Lead azide, lead
high-explosive filler. styphnate, and RDX
Delay time .........................4-5 seconds
Grenade fuzes M204A1 and M204A2 are Weight ................................2.6 oz
pyrotechnic delay-detonating fuzes. They differ only in Length ...............................4 in.
body construction. The body contains a primer and a Color, safety lever...............Olive drab w/black
pyrotechnic delay column. Assembled to the body are a markings
striker, striker spring, safety lever, safety pin with pull Packing ..............................Not issued separately
ring, and detonator assembly. The split end of the Safety device .....................Pull ring and safety pin
safety pin has an angular spread or diamond crimp. (Grenade MK2)
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NSN .........................................1330-00-028-5841 Removal of the safety pin permits release of the

DODAC.....................................1330-G890 safety lever. When the safety lever is released, it is
forced away from the grenade body by a striker acting
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for under the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on
additional information. its axis and strikes the percussion primer. The primer
emits a small, intense spit of flame, igniting the delay
Unit of Issue: element. The delay element burns for 4 to 5 seconds,
then sets off the detonator. The detonator explodes,
Each packed ............................1 per fiber container; 25 thus initiating the explosive charge. The explosive
per packing box. charge explodes, rupturing the body and projecting
fragments.
Packing Data:
References:
Packing box:
Weight (with contents) ........57.6 lb TM 9-1330-200
Dimensions ........................17-3/4 in. x 16-1/4 in. TM 9-1330-200-12
x 11-5/8 in. TM 9-1330-200-34
Cube ..................................1.27 cu ft FM 23-30
DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Drawings:
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility
group ..................................(04) 1.1F Assembly ..................................82-0-143
UNO serial number ..................0292 Fuzes:
UNO proper shipping name ......Grenades M204A1 ..............................82-1-87
DOT class .................................Class A explosive M204A2 ..............................7548570
DOT marking ...........................HAND GRENADES Packing (inner) .........................76-1-1154
Packing (outer) .........................76-1-1266
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CHAPTER 2
HAND GRENADES
Section II. SMOKE
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Std. LCC-A, AMCTC 3408 Grenade (with fuze):

Model(s)..............................AN-M8
Use: Body ..................................Sheet metal
Weight ...............................24 oz
The HC Smoke Hand Grenade AN-M8 is a burning Length ...............................5.7 in.
type grenade used to generate white smoke for Diameter ............................2.5 in.
screening activities of small units. It is also used for Color ..................................Light green w/black
ground-to-air signaling. markings
Packing...............................1 per container; 16 per
Description: packing box
Filler:
The grenade body is a cylinder of thin sheet metal. Type ..................................HC (type C)
It is filled with HC smoke mixture topped with a starter Weight ................................19 oz
mixture directly under the fuze opening. The duration of Fuze:
smoke screen or signal is 105 to 150 seconds. Model(s) .............................M201A1
Type ..................................Pyrotechnic delay-
Hand grenade fuze M201A1 is a pyrotechnic delay- igniting
igniting fuze. The body contains a primer, first-fire Primer.................................M39A1
mixture, pyrotechnic delay column, and ignition mixture. Ignition mixture ..................Iron oxide, titanium,
Assembled to the body are a striker, striker spring, zirconium
safety lever and safety pin with pull ring. The split end Delay time .........................0.7-2 seconds
of the safety pin has an angular spread. Weight ................................1.5 oz
Length ...............................3.9 in.
Safety clips are not required with these grenades. Color (safety lever) ............Gray or olive drab
w/black markings
Packing ..............................Not separately issued
Safety device .....................Pull ring and safety pin
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NSN .........................................1330-00-219-8511 Removal of the safety pin permits release of the

DODAC.....................................1330-G930 safety lever. When the safety lever is released, it is
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for forced away from the grenade body by a striker acting
additional information. under the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on
its own axis and strikes the percussion primer. The
Unit of Issue: primer initiates the first fire mixture. The fuze delay
element, ignition mixture, and grenade starter mixture
Each grenade packed ...............1 per container; 16 per and filler are initiated in turn by the preceding
packing box component. The pressure sensitive tape is blown off the
emission holes and smoke is emitted for 105 to 150
Packing Data: seconds.
Packing box: References:

Weight (with contents) ........41.0 lb
Dimensions ........................14.0 in. x 14.0 in. x 8.0 TM 9-1330-200
in. TM 9-1330-200-12
Cube ..................................0.90 cu ft TM 9-1330-200-34
FM 23-30
Shipping and Storage Data: DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility Drawings:

group .................................1.3G
UNO serial number ..................0016 Assembly ..................................13-19-32
UNO proper shipping name ......Primers, cap type Fuze .........................................13-10-22
DOT class .................................Class C explosive Packing (inner) .........................13-9-44
DOT marking ...........................SMOKE GRENADES, Packing (outer) .........................13-19-83
HANDLE CAREFULLY
- KEEP FIRE AWAY
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Tabulated Data:
Obs. MSR 11756003
Use: Model(s)..............................M15
Body ..................................Sheet metal
WP smoke hand grenade M15 is a bursting type Weight ...............................31 oz
grenade used for signaling, screening and incendiary Length (max) ......................4.5 in.
purposes. Diameter ............................2-3/8 in.
Color ..................................Grey w/yellow band and
Description: yellow markings
Filler:
The grenade body is of sheet steel and is cylindrical Type ..................................WP
in shape. The body has a fuze well liner and is filled Weight ................................15 oz
with WP. Fuze:
Model(s) .............................M206A1, M206A2
The screening effect of the smoke is limited Type ..................................Pyrotechnic delay-
because WP burns with such intense heat, the smoke detonating
tends to rise rapidly. Pieces of WP will burn for about Primer.................................M42
60 seconds, igniting any flammable substance Detonator ...........................Lead azide, lead
contacted. The hand grenade M206A1 and M206A2 are styphnate, RDX
pyrotechnic delay-detonating fuzes. They differ only in Delay time .........................4-5 seconds
body construction. The body contains a primer and a Weight ...............................2.6 oz
pyrotechnic delay column. Assembled to the body are a Length ...............................4.3 in.
striker, striker spring, safety lever, safety pin with pull Color ..................................Olive drab w/black
ring, and a detonator assembly. The split end of the markings
safety pin has an angular spread or a diamond crimp. Packing...............................N/A
Safety clips are not required with these grenades.
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Federal Supply Code DOT marking ...........................HAND GRENADES
NSN ..........................................1330-00-219-8510 Functioning:

DODAC.....................................1330-G935
Removal of the safety pin permits release of the safety
Unit of Issue: lever. When safety lever is released, it is forced away
from the grenade body by a striker acting under the
Each grenade packed ...............1 per container force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on its axis
and strikes the percussion primer. The primer emits a
Packing Data: small, intense spit of flame, igniting the delay element.
The delay element burns for 4 to 5 seconds, then sets
*Packing box: off the detonator. The detonator explodes rupturing the
Weight (with contents) ........46.0 lb body and exposing the WP filler to air. The WP will
Dimensions ........................14.0 in. x 12.5 in. x 8.0 burn approximately 60 seconds.
in.
Cube ..................................0.80 cu ft References:
NOTE TM 9-1330-200
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition TM 9-1330-200-12
Catalog for additional information TM 9-1330-200-34
including NSNs. FM 23-30
Shipping and Storage Data: Drawings:
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility Assembly ..................................13-19-18

group .................................(04) 1.2H Fuze (M206A1) .........................82-1-104
UNO serial number ..................0245 Fuze (M206A2) .........................7548570
UNO proper shipping name ......Ammunition, smoke, Packing (inner)..........................13-9-44
white phosphorus Packing (outer)..........................13-9-96
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Std. LCC-A, AMCTC 3450 Grenade (with fuze):

Model(s) .............................M18
Use: Body ..................................Sheet metal
Weight ...............................19 oz
Colored Smoke Hand Grenade M18 is used for Length ...............................5.75 in.
ground-to-air or ground-to-ground signaling. Diameter ............................2.5 in.
Color...................................Light green w/black
Description: markings
Packing ..............................1 per container; 16 per
The grenades may be filled with any one of four packing box.
smoke colors: red, green, yellow or violet. Each Filler:
grenade will emit smoke for 50 to 90 seconds. The Type ..................................Smoke composition
grenade body is of thin sheet metal and is filled with red, Weight ................................11-1/2 oz
green, yellow or violet smoke composition. The filler is Fuze:
topped with a starter mixture. Model(s) .............................M201A1
Type ..................................Pyrotechnic delay-
The hand grenade fuze M201A1 is a pyrotechnic igniting
delay-igniting fuze. The body contains a primer, first- Primer.................................M39A1
fire mixture, pyrotechnic delay column, and ignition Ignition mixture ..................Iron oxide, titanium,
mixture. Assembled to the body are a striker, striker zirconium
spring, safety lever, and safety pin with pull ring. The Delay time .........................0.7-2 seconds
split end of the safety pin has an angular spread. Weight ................................1.5 oz
Length ...............................3.9 in.
Safety clips are not required with these grenades. Color...................................Gray or olive drab w/
black markings
Packing ..............................Not separately issued
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Federal Supply Code DOT class .................................Class C explosive

DOT marking ...........................SMOKE GRENADES,
DODACs: HANDLE CAREFULLY
Red ....................................1330-G950 - KEEP FIRE AWAY
Green ................................1330-G940
Yellow.................................1330-G945 Functioning:
Violet .................................1330-G955
Removal of the safety pin permits release of the
Unit of Issue: safety lever. When the safety lever is released, it is
Each grenade packed ...............1 per container; 16 per under the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on
packing box. its own axis and strikes the percussion primer. The
primer initiates the first fire mixture. The fuze delay
Packing Data: element, ignition mixture, and grenade starter mixture
and filler are initiated in turn by the preceding
*Packing: component. The pressure sensitive tape is blown off the
Weight (with contents) ........34.0 lb emission holes and the colored smoke emits from these
Dimensions ........................15.5 in. x 14.0 in. x 9.0 holes.
in.
Cube ..................................1.1 cu ft References:
NOTE TM 9-1330-200
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition TM 9-1330-200-12
Catalog for additional information TM 9-1330-200-34
including NSNs. FM 23-30
Hazard class/division and storage compatibility Assembly ..................................13-19-37

group .................................1.4G Fuze..........................................13-10-22
UNO serial number ..................0303 Packing (inner)..........................13-9-44
UNO proper shipping name ......Ammunition, smoke Packing (outer)..........................13-19-83
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Type Classification: Weight ................................390 grams

Diameter ............................3.5 in.
Std. LCC-A, MSR 08746046 Color ..................................Light green w/black
band and black
Use: markings
Packing ..............................20 per box
The M48 grenade is a special-purpose, burning-type Filler:
munition used for training. This grenade is a nonlethal- Type ..................................Red smoke mixture RS
type munition that contains red smoke mixture. Weight ................................Approximately 165
grams
Description: Burning time .......................5 - 25 seconds
Fuze:
The M48 grenade consists of rubber body assembly, Model .................................M227
an XM227E1 fuze, and a filling of RS red smoke Type ..................................Pyrotechnic time delay-
mixture. The grenade weighs 390 grams (approximately detonating
1 lb), and is 3-1/2 inches in diameter. The grey grenade Primer.................................0.11 gram of lead
body is made of two rubber hemispheres vulcanized styphnate, antimony
together. The top half of the grenade contains the fuze, sulfide, tetracene and
and the bottom half of the grenade contains the filling barium nitrate
hole and the exhaust port. The grenade is filled with Starter mixture....................0.35 gram of silicon, red
approximately 165 grams of RS mixture. lead, and titanium in a
nitrocellulose acetone
Tabulated Data: binder
Delay charge ......................1.6 grams of silicon, red
Grenade (with fuze): lead, and dialomaceous
Model .................................M48 earth in a nitrocellulose
Body ..................................Spherical rubber acetone binder
casting
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Ignition mix ........................0.3 gram of iron oxide, group .................................1.4G

titanium, and zirconium UNO serial number ..................0303
in a nitrocellulose UNO proper shipping name ......Ammunition, smoke
acetone binder DOT class .................................Class C explosive
Delay time ..........................2.5-3.5 seconds DOT marking ...........................SMOKE GRENADES,
Weight ................................NA HANDLE CARFULLY -
Length ...............................NA KEEP FIRE AWAY
Color (safety lever) ............NA
Safety device .....................Safety pin and safety Functioning:
latch
First, the tape over the emission port will be removed.
Federal Supply Code The safety pin will be pulled and then the safety latch is
slid into the armed position. The arming handle is then
NSN .........................................1330-00-477-6719 free to separate from the grenade body. The firing pin
DODAC.....................................1330-G932 initiates a primer which in turn initiates a starting
mixture. The starting mixture initiates the delay charge
Unit of Issue: which lights the ignition mix. The built-up pressure
forces the RS mixture through the emission port
Each grenade packed ...............20 per box dispersing the agent.
*Packing box: TM 9-1330-200-12

Box of 20. ...........................Pallet (33 boxes) TM 9-1330-200-34
Length ...............................50 in. FM 23-30
Width..................................48 in.
Depth .................................52 in. Drawings:
Weight ...............................1200 lb
Assembly ..................................D13-25-71
NOTE Fuze .........................................D13-10-40
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Packing.....................................D13-25-75
Catalog for additional information
including NSNs. Remarks:
Shipping and Storage Data: The M48 red smoke grenade is used as the training aid
for the M47 grenade.
Hazard class division and storage compatibility
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GRENADE, HAND-RIFLE: SMOKE, WP, M34

Obs. MSR 11756003 Model ...................................... M34
Body ....................................... Steel
Use: Weight ..................................... 24 oz
Length .................................... 5.2 in.
The M34 grenade is used for signaling, screening, Diameter ................................. 2.375 in.
and incendiary purposes. It may be thrown by hand or Color ....................................... Light green w/1
launched from a rifle, using the M1A1 or M1A2 grenade yellow band; light
projection adapter. red markings
Packing ................................... 1 per can; 16 cans
Description: per packing box
Filler:
The M34 grenade body is of serrated steel and is Type ....................................... WP
cylindrical in shape. The body has a fuze well liner and eight ........................................ 15 oz
is filled with WP. Fuze:
Model ...................................... M206A2
The M34 hand-rifle grenade has a safety pin which Type ....................................... Pyrotechnic delay
must be removed, and a safety lever which is released detonating
to cause the grenade to function. Newer models also Primer ...................................... M42
contain a safety clip to keep the safety lever in place, Detonator ................................. Lead azide, lead
should the safety pin be unintentionally removed from styphnate, and
the grenade. RDX
Delay time .............................. 4-5 seconds
The M34 hand-rifle grenade uses the M206A2 fuze. Weight ..................................... 2.6 oz
It is a pyrotechnic delay detonating fuze. The body Length .................................... 4.3 in.
contains a primer and a pyrotechnic delay column. Color (safety lever) ................... Olive drab w/black
Assembled to the body are a striker, spring, safety lever, markings
safety pin with pull ring, and a detonator assembly. The Safety device .......................... Pull ring and safety
split end of the safety pin has an angular spread or pin; safety clip
diamond crimp. (newer models
only)
Packing ................................... Not separately
issued
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Federal Supply Code: Functioning:
DODAC .......................................... 1330-G937 Release of the safety clip (on newer models only) and
removal of the safety pin permit release of the safety
Unit of Issue: lever. When the safety lever is released, it is forced
away from the grenade body by a striker acting under
Each grenade packed ..................... 1 per can; 16 cans the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on its
packing box axis and strikes the percussion primer. The primer
emits a small, intense spit of flame which ignites the
Packing Data: delay element. The delay element burns for 4 to 5
seconds, then sets off the detonator. The detonator
*Packing box: explodes, rupturing the body and exposing the WP filler
Weight (with contents)................... 42.0 lb to the air. The WP will burn for approximately 60
Dimensions ................................... 14-5/8 in. x 3-18 in. seconds.
x 9-1/8 in.
Cube ............................................. 0.7 cu ft NOTE
When provided without a safety clip,
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for the functioning is the same as above
additional information including NSNs. except for release of the safety clip.

References:
Hazard class/division and
storage compatibility TM 9-1330-200
group .......................................... (04) 1.2H TM 9-1330-200-12
UNO serial number ........................ 0245 TM 9-1330-200-34
UNO proper shipping FM 23-30
name ........................................... Ammunition,
smoke, white phos- Drawings:
phorus
DOT class ...................................... Class A explosive Assembly and marking .................... 13-7-4
DOT marking ................................. HAND Packaging assembly ...................... 13-9-98
GRENADES Inert components ........................... 13-7-11
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Section III. INCENDIARY
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Tabulated Data:
STD. LCC-A, AMCTC 3408 Model(s) .................................. AN-M14
Body ....................................... Sheet metal
Use: Weight ..................................... 32 oz
Length .................................... 5.7 in.
The TH3 incendiary hand grenade AN-M14 is used Diameter ................................. 2.5 in.
primarily to provide a source for intense heat to destroy Color ....................................... Light red w/black
equipment. markings
Filler:
Description: Type ....................................... Igniter mixture III,
delay mixture V, FF
The TH3 incendiary hand grenade generates heat to mixture VII, incen-
4000°F. The grenade filler will burn from 30 to 45 diary mixture,
seconds. The grenade body is of thin sheet metal and is Thermite, TH3 and
cylindrical in shape. It is filled with an incendiary thermite, plain
mixture, Thermite TH3 and First-Fire Mixture VII. Weight ..................................... 26-1/2 oz
Fuze:
Hand grenade fuze M201A1 is a pyrotechnic delay- Model(s) .................................. M201A1
igniting fuze. The body contains a primer first-fire Type ....................................... Pyrotechnic delay-
mixture. Assembled to the body are a striker, striker igniting
spring, safety lever and safety pin with pull ring. The Primer ...................................... M39A1
split end of the safety pin has an angular spread. Ignition mixture ........................ Iron oxide, tita-
nium, zirconium
Safety clips are not required with these grenades. Delay time .............................. 0.7-2 seconds
Weight ..................................... 1.5 oz
Length .................................... 3.9 in.
Color ....................................... Gray or olive drab
w/black markings
Packing ................................... Not separately
................................................. issued
Safety device .......................... Pull ring and safety
pin
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DOT marking ................................ SPECIAL

Federal Supply Code: FIREWORKS -
HANDLE
NSN .............................................. 1330-00-219-8557 CAREFULLY -
DODAC .......................................... 1330-G900 KEEP FIRE AWAY
Unit of Issue: Functioning:
Each grenade packed ..................... 1 per fiber con- Removal of the safety pin permits release of the safety
tainer; 16 per pack- lever. When the safety lever is released, it is forced
ing box away from the grenade body by a striker acting under
the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on its
Packing Data: own axis and strikes the percussion primer. The primer
initiates the first fire mixture. The fuze delay element,
*Packing box: ignition mixture, and grenade starter mixture and filler
Weight (with contents) .................. 47 lb are initiated in turn by the preceding component.
Dimensions ................................. 14.0 in. x 12.5 in. x
8.0 in. References:
Cube ........................................... 0.80 cu ft
TM 9-1330-200
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog TM 9-1330-200-12
for additional information including NSNs. TM 9-1330-200-34
FM 23-30
Shipping and Storage Data: DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Hazard class/division and Drawings:

storage compatibility
group ...................................... 1.3G Assembly ....................................... 13-17-3
UNO serial number ........................ 0010 Fuze .............................................. 13-10-22
UNO proper shipping Packing (inner) ............................... 13-9-98
name ...................................... Ammunition, Packing (outer) ............................... 13-17-30
incendiary
DOT class ...................................... Class B explosive
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Section IV. OFFENSIVE
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GRENADE, HAND: OFFENSIVE, MK3A2
Type Classification: NOTE

This grenade is furnished with or
Obs. MSR 11756003 without a safety clip.
Use: The hand grenade safety clip is designed to keep

the safety lever in place, should the safety pin be
An offensive hand grenade similar to hand grenade unintentionally removed from the grenade. It is an
used for blast effect or demolition purposes. additional safety device used in conjunction with the
safety pin.
Description:
Safety clips, of spring steel wire, consist of a loop,
Hand grenade MK32A2 is about the same size as which fits around the threaded section of the fuze, and a
the fragmentation hand grenade, but has a cylindrical clamp, which fits over the safety lever. Because the
body made of pressed fiber. loop fits around the threaded section of the fuze, the
clip must be assembled to the grenade when the fuze is
The shape of the fuze safety lever is slightly assembled to the grenade.
different from that of a fragmentation grenade and
conforms to the shape of the body of the grenade. The Tabulated Data:
MK3A2 may be issued fuzed with or without safety clips,
or unfuzed. The grenade body is a cylinder made of Grenade (with fuze):
pressed fiber and contains high explosive TNT. Model(s) .................................. MK3A2
Body ....................................... Asphalt-
Hand grenade fuzes M206A1 or M206A2 are impregnated fiber
pyrotechnic delay detonating fuzes. They differ only in Weight .................................... 15.6 oz
body construction. The body contains a primer and a Length (max) ........................... 5.275 in.
pyrotechnic delay column. Assembled to the body are a Color ....................................... Black w/yellow
striker, spring, safety lever, safety pin with pull ring, and markings
a detonator assembly. The split end of the safety pin Explosive Filler:
has an angular spread or diamond crimp. Type ....................................... TNT (flaked)
Weight ..................................... 8 oz
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Fuze:
Model........................................ M206A2 Hazard class/division and
Type ........................................ Pyrotechnic delay- storage compatibility
detonating group ....................................... 1.1F
Primer ...................................... M42 UNO serial number ......................... 0292
Detonator ................................ Lead azide, lead UNO proper shipping
styphnate, and name ....................................... Grenades
RDX DOT class ...................................... Class A explosive
Delay time .............................. 4-5 seconds DOT marking ................................ HAND
Weight .................................... 2.6 oz GRENADES
Length .................................... 4.3 in.
Color ....................................... Olive drab w/black Functioning:
markings
*Safety device(s) ...................... Pull ring and safety Release of the safety clip and removal of the safety
pin (fuzed gre- pin permit release of the safety lever. When the safety
nades). Pull ring lever is released, it is forced away from the grenade
and safety pin and body by a striker acting under the force of a striker
safety clip (fuzed spring. The striker rotates on its axis and strikes the
grenades). percussion primer. The primer emits a small, intense
spit of flame, igniting the delay element. The delay
*NOTE: Unfuzed grenades have no safety devices. element burns 4 to 5 seconds, then sets off the
detonator. The detonator explodes, thus initiating the
Federal Supply Code: explosive charge. When the filler detonates the force of
the explosion is dissipated mainly in the form of shock
Grenade Assembly: waves rather than high velocity.
NSN ......................................... 1330-00-143-6807
DODAC ................................... 1330-G911 NOTE
When provided without a safety clip,
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for the functioning is the same as above
additional information. except for release of the safety clip.
Unit of Issue:
Each packed ................................. 1 per carton; 20 References:

cartons per wooden
box. TM 9-1330-200
Fuze Packing Data: TM 9-1330-200-12
Packed .................................... 25 per cartons; 8 TM 9-1330-200-34
cartons per wooden FM-23
box. DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Packing box:
Weight (w/contents) .................. 65.8 lb Drawings:
Dimensions ............................. 17-5/8 in. x 13-1/4
in. x 8-1/2 in. Assembly drawing .......................... 9215459
Cube 2.74 cu ft Fuze M206A2.................................. 7548570
Packing:
Grenade Packing Data: Inner ........................................ 9215731
Outer ...................................... 9215732
Packing box:
Weight (w/contents) .................. 45.1 lb
Dimensions ............................. 17-5/8 in. x 13-1/4
in. x 8-1/2 in.
Cube ....................................... 1.06 cu ft
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CHAPTER 2
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Section V. RIOT CONTROL
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GRENADE, HAND: RIOT, CN, M7 AND M7A1
Type Classification: Safety clips are not required with these grenades.
Obs. MSR 08746046 (M7) Difference Between Models:

Obs. MSR 08746046 (M7A1)
The M7 and M7A1 have different filler weights,
Use: location and number of emission holes.
The M7 and M7A1 are used to control M7 18 holes in side.

counterinsurgencies and for other tactical missions. M7A1 - 4 holes in top. 1 hole in bottom.
They also may be used to simulate casualty agents
during training. Tabulated Data:

Model(s) .................................. M7, M7A1
Grenade M7 and Grenade M7A1 are burning type Body ........................................ Sheet metal
riot control agent grenades. CN has a powerful Weight (M7) ............................. 17 oz; (M7A1)
lachrymal effect and is irritating to the upper respiratory 18-1/2 oz
passages. In higher concentrations it is irritating to the Length .................................... 5.7 in.
skin, causing a burning and itching sensation. The Diameter .................................. 2.5 in.
onset of incapacitation is 15 to 30 seconds and duration Color ....................................... Gray w/1 red band
from 5 to 20 minutes depending upon dosage and red markings
concentration. Packing ................................... 1 per container; 16
per packing box
The grenade bodies of these grenades are of thin Filler:
sheet metal and are cylindrical in shape. The filling is Type ....................................... CN - Pyrotechnic
compressed into the grenade body, a tapered hole being ................................................. composition
formed through the body of the filling. The top surface Weight .................................... (M7) 10-1/4 oz;
of the filling and the tapered walls of the hole are coated (M7A1) 12-1/2 oz
with starter mixture (to aid ignition of the fuel by the Fuze:
fuze). Model(s) .................................. M201A1
Type ....................................... Pyrotechnic delay
Hand grenade fuze M201A1 is a pyrotechnic delay- igniting
igniting fuze. The body contains a primer, first-fire Primer ...................................... M39A1
mixture, pyrotechnic delay column and igniter mixture.
Assembled to the body are a striker, striker spring,
safety lever and safety pin with pull ring. The split end
of the safety pin has an angular spread.
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Ignition mixture ......................... Iron oxide, tita- UNO proper shipping

nium, zirconium name ...................................... Ammunition, tear
Delay time ................................ 0.7-2 seconds producing
Weight .................................... 1.5 oz DOT class ...................................... Irritating material
Length .................................... 3.9 in. DOT marking ................................ GRENADE, TEAR
Color ....................................... Gray or olive drab GAS
w/black markings
Packing ................................... Not issued sepa- Functioning:
rately
Safety device............................ Pull ring and safety Removal of the safety pin permits release of the
pin safety lever. When the safety lever is released, it is
Federal Supply Code: under the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on
its own axis and strikes the percussion primer. The fuze
NSN .............................................. 1330-00-219-8577 delay element, ignition mixture, and grenade starter
DODAC .......................................... 1330-G960 mixture and filler are initiated in turn by the preceding
component. The pressure sensitive tape is blown off the
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for emission holes and the CN agent is emitted for 15 to 30
additional information. seconds.
Unit of Issue: References:
Each grenade packed ..................... 1 per container; 16 TM 9-1330-200

per packing box. TM 9-1330-200-12
TM 9-1330-200-34
Packing Data: FM 23-30
DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog
Packing box:
Weight (with contents) .............. 35.0 lb Drawings:
Dimensions ............................. 14 in. x 12.5 in. x
8.0 in. Assembly ..................................M7 13-21-3
Cube ........................................ 0.80 cu ft M7A1 13-21-7
Fuze.......................................... 13-10-22
Shipping and Storage Data: Packing (inner)..........................M7 13-9-102
M7A1 13-9-44
Hazard class/division and Packing (outer)..........................M7 13-9-89
storage compatibility M7A1 13-9-96
group ...................................... 1.4 G
UNO serial number ........................ 0301
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GRENADE, HAND: RIOT, CS, M73A
Std. LCC-A MSR 08746046 Tabulated Data:
Use: Grenade (with fuze):

Model(s) ................................... M7A3
The M7A3 grenade is used to control Body ....................................... Sheet metal
counterinsurgencies and for other tactical missions. It is Weight ..................................... 15-1/2 oz
a burning type riot control grenade and may be used to Length (max) ............................ 5.7 in.
simulate casualty agents during training. Diameter .................................. 2.5 in.
Color ....................................... Gray w/l red band;
Description: red markings
Packing ................................... 1 per container; 16
The M7A3 is a CS filled burning type grenade. CS per packing box
has a powerful lachrymal effect and is irritating to the Filler:
upper respiratory passages causing coughing, difficulty Type ......................................... CS
in breathing and chest tightness. Heavy concentrations Weight ..................................... 7.35 oz burning
will cause nausea and vomiting as well. The onset of mixture and 4.5 oz
incapacitation and vomiting as well. The onset of pelletized CS agent
incapacitation is 15 to 30 seconds and duration is less Fuze:
than 10 minutes after personnel are removed to fresh Model(s) .................................. M201A1
air. Type ....................................... Pyrotechnic delay-
igniting
The grenade body is a cylinder of thin sheet metal. Primer ...................................... M39A1
The filler is compressed into the grenade body with a Ignition mixture ......................... Iron oxide, tita-
starter mix. nium, zirconium
Delay time .............................. 0.7 - 2 seconds
Hand grenade fuze M201A1 is a pyrotechnic delay- Weight ..................................... 1.5 oz
igniting fuze. The body contains a primer, first-fire Length .................................... 3.9 in.
mixture pyrotechnic delay column and ignition mixture. Color ....................................... Gray or olive drab,
Assembled to the body are a striker, striker spring, w/black markings
safety lever and safety pin with pull ring. The split end Packing ................................... Not issued sepa-
of the safety pin has an angular spread. rately
pin
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Federal Supply Code: DOT marking ................................ GRENADE, TEAR

GAS
NSN .............................................. 1330-00-965-0802
DODAC ......................................... 1330-G963 Functioning:
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for Removal of the safety pin permits release of the
additional information. safety lever. When the safety lever is released, it is
Unit of Issue: under the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on
Each grenade packed...................... 1 per fiber con- primer initiates the first-fire mixture. The fuze delay
tainer; 15 per element, ignition mixture, and grenades starter mixture
wooden box and filler are initiated in turn by the preceding
components. The pressure sensitive tape is blown off
Packing Data: the emission holes and CS agent is emitted for 15 to 35
seconds.
Packing box:
Weight (with contents) .............. 30.0 lb References:
Dimensions............................... 14.0 in. x 14.0 in. x
8.0 in. TM 9-1330-200
Cube ....................................... 0.90 cu ft TM 9-1330-200-12
TM 9-1330-200-34
Shipping and Storage Data: FM 23-30
storage compatibility Drawings:
group ...................................... 1.4G
UNO serial number ........................ 0301 Assembly ....................................... 13-22-35
UNO proper shipping Fuze .............................................. 13-10-22
name ...................................... Ammunition, tear Packing (inner) ............................... 13-9-44
producing Packing (outer) ............................... 13-22-46
DOT class ...................................... Irritating material
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GRENADE, HAND: RIOT, CS, M47
Type Classification: Packing ................................... 20 per box

Filler:
Std. LCC-A, MSR 08746046 Type ....................................... CS pyrotechnic mix
Weight ..................................... Approximately 155
Use: grams
Burning time ............................ 5 - 25 seconds
The M47 grenade is a special-purpose, burning-type Fuze:
munition used for control of riots and Model ...................................... M227
counterinsurgencies. This grenade is a nonlethal, Type ....................................... Pyrotechnic time
incapacitating-type munition that contains nonpersistent delay-detonating
CS agent. Primer ...................................... 0.11 gram of lead
styphnate, anti-
Description: mony sulfide, tetra-
cene and barium
The M47 grenade consists of rubber body assembly, nitrate
an M227 fuze, and a filling of CS pyrotechnic mixture. Starter mixture.......................... 0.35 gram of sili-
The grenade weighs 410 grams (approximately 1 lb), con, red lead, and
and is 3-1/2 inches in diameter. The grey grenade body titanium in a nitro-
is made of two rubber hemispheres vulcanized together. cellulose acetone
The top half of the grenade contains the fuze, and the binder
bottom half contains the filling hole and the exhaust Delay charge ........................... 1.6 grams of sili-
port. The grenade is filled with approximately 185 con, red lead, and
grams of CS pyrotechnic granulated mix. dialomaceous earth
in a nitrocellulose
Tabulated Data: acetone binder
Ignition mix .............................. 0.3 gram of iron
Grenade (with fuze): oxide, titanium,
Model ...................................... M47 and zirconium in a
Body Spherical rubber nitrocellulose ace-
casting tone binder
Weight ..................................... 410 grams Delay time .............................. 2.5 - 3.5 seconds
Diameter ................................. 3.5 in. Weight ..................................... N/A
Color ....................................... Gray w/red band Length .................................... N/A
and red markings Color (safety lever) .................. N/A
Safety device .......................... Safety pin and
safety latch
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NSN .............................................. 1330-00-143-7146 First the tape over the emission port will be
DODAC .......................................... 1330-G922 removed. The safety pin will be pulled and then the
safety latch is slid into the armed position. The arming
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for handle is then free to separate from the grenade body.
additional information. The firing pin initiates a primer which in turn initiates the
delay charge which lights the ignition mix. The builtup
Unit of Issue: pressure forces the CS mixtures through the emission
port dispersing the agent.
Each grenade packed ..................... 20 per box

Box of 20 ................................. Pallet (33 boxes) TM 9-1330-200-12
Length .................................... 50 in. TM 9-1330-200-34
Width ...................................... 48 in. FM 23-30
Depth ...................................... 52 in. DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Weight ..................................... 1200 lb
Drawings:
Assembly ....................................... D13-25-70
Hazard class/division and Fuze .............................................. D13-10-40
storage compatibility Packing .......................................... D13-25-75
group ...................................... 1.4G
UNO serial number ........................ 0301 Remarks;
UNO proper shipping
name ...................................... Ammunition, tear The M48 red smoke grenade is used as the training
producing aid for the M47 grenade.
DOT marking ................................ GRENADE, TEAR
GAS
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GRENADE, HAND: RIOT, CN1, ABC-M25A1
Type Classification: Length (max) ........................... 3.4 in.

Diameter ................................. 2.93 in.
Obs. MSR 08746046 Color ....................................... Gray w/red band
and red markings
Use: Filler:
Type ....................................... CN1
The CN1 Hand Grenade Riot ABC-M25A1 is a Weight ..................................... 3.2 oz
bursting type grenade used for riot control and to Fuze:
simulate casualty agents during training. Model(s) ................................... Integral
Type ....................................... Pyrotechnic delay-
Description: detonating
Primer ...................................... 2926a (Olin)
The grenade body is spherical. It is made of two Detonator Lead azide, lead
plastic hemispheres cemented together. The two pieces styphnate and
together form a burster well and slider housing. tetryl
Delay time .............................. 1.4 - 3 seconds
The fuze is a pyrotechnic delay-detonating type Weight ..................................... N/A
integral with the grenade body. The fuzing components Length .................................... N/A
consist of an arming sleeve, firing spring, slider Color ........................................ (safety lever)- N/A
assembly, and firing pin. The slider assembly contains Packing N/A
a primer, pyrotechnic delay column, and a detonator. Safety device .......................... Pull ring and safety
The grenade is assembled with a safety pin and pull pin
ring.
Federal Supply Code:
Safety clips are not required with these grenades.
NSN 8140-00-345-9022
Tabulated Data: DODAC 1330-G927
Grenade (with fuze): See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for

Model ....................................... ABC-M25A1 additional information.
Body ........................................ Plastic hemi-
spheres (2) Unit of Issue:
Weight ...................................... 7.5 oz
Each grenade packed ..................... 1 per container; 50
per packing box
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Weight (w/contents) .................. 50.0 lb TM 9-1330-200-12
Dimensions .............................. 20-7/8 in. x 18-7/8 TM 9-1330-200-34
in. x 8-3/4 in. FM 23-30
Cube ....................................... 1.80 cu ft DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Hazard class/division and Assembly M25A1 ............................ 13-25-27

storage compatibility Packing (inner) (M25A1) ................ 13-9-103
group ...................................... 1.4G Packing (outer) (M25A1) ................ 13-9-89
UNO proper shipping Remarks:
name ...................................... Ammunition, tear
producing The CN1 produces a powerful lachrymal effect and
DOT class ....................................... Irritating material is irritating to the upper respiratory passages. In higher
DOT marking ................................. GRENADE, TEAR concentrations, it is irritating to the skin, causing a
GAS burning and itching sensation. The onset of
incapacitation is from 15 to 30 seconds and the duration
Functioning: from 5 to 20 minutes depending upon dosage
concentration.
The safety pin locks the arming sleeve to the
grenade body through the slider assembly. It also
retains the arming pin in a horizontal position. When
the safety pin is removed, the arming sleeve is free to
separate from the grenade body. The slider assembly is
released and is driven against the firing pin. The firing
pin initiates a primer in the end of the slider. The primer
initiates the delay column which, in turn, initiates the
detonator. The detonator shatters the grenade body,
dispersing the agent.
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GRENADE, HAND: RIOT, CS1, ABC-M25A2
Obs. MSR 0874606 Tabulated Data:
Use: Grenade (with fuze):

Model(s) ................................... ABC-M25A2
Hand grenade riot CS1, ABC-M25A2 is a bursting- Body ....................................... Plastic hemi-
type riot control agent grenade and may be used to spheres (2)
simulate casualty agents during training. Weight ..................................... 8 oz
Length (max) ........................... 3.4 in.
Description: Diameter ................................. 2.93 in.
Color ....................................... Gray w/red band
Hand grenade riot CS1, ABC-M25A2 has a powerful and red markings
lachrymal effect and is irritating to the upper respiratory Packing ................................... 1 per can; 50 per
passages, causing coughing, difficulty in breathing and packing box
chest tightness. Heavy concentrations will cause Filler:
nausea and vomiting as well. The onset of Type ....................................... CS-1, CN-1, DM-1
incapacitation is 15 to 30 seconds and duration from 30 eight (approx) 2 oz
minutes to several hours depending upon the dosage Fuze:
concentration. CS is more persistent and has a more Model(s) ................................... Integral
severe reaction than CN. Type ....................................... Pyrotechnic delay-
detonating
The grenade body is spherical. It is made of two Primer ...................................... 2926a (Olin)
plastic hemispheres cemented together. The two Detonator ................................ Lead azide, lead
pieces together form a burster well and slider housing. styphanate and
tetryl
The fuze is a pyrotechnic delay-detonating type Delay time .............................. 1.4 - 3 seconds
integral with the grenade body. The fuzing components Weight ..................................... N/A
consist of an arming sleeve, arming pin, firing spring, Length .................................... N/A
slider assembly, and firing pin. The slider assembly Color (safety lever) .................. N/A
contains a primer, pyrotechnic delay column, and a Safety device .......................... Pull ring and safety
detonator. The grenade is assembled with a safety pin pin
and pull ring.
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NSN .............................................. 1330-00-645-6211 The safety pin locks the arming sleeve to the
DODAC .......................................... 1330-G924 grenade body through the slider assembly. It also
retains the arming pin in a horizontal position. When
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for the safety pin is removed, the arming sleeve is free to
additional information. separate from the grenade body. The slider assembly is
released and is driven against the firing pin. The firing
Unit of Issue: pin initiates a primer in the end of the slider. The primer
initiates the delay column which, in turn, initiates the
Each grenade packed...................... 1 per can; 50 per detonator. The detonator shatters the grenade body,
packing box dispersing the agent.

Weight (with contents) .............. 50.0 lb TM 9-1330-200-12
Dimensions ............................. 20-7/8 in. x 18-7/8 TM 9-1330-200-34
in. x 8-3/4 in. FM 23-30
Cube 1.80 cu ft DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Drawings:
Assembly ....................................... 13-25-55
Hazard class/division and Fuze .............................................. Integral with gre-
storage compatibility nade assembly
group ...................................... 1.4G Packing (inner) ............................... 13-9-103 and
UNO serial number ........................ 0301 13-9-90
UNO proper shipping Packing (outer) ............................... 13-9-89
name ...................................... Ammunition, tear
producing Remarks:
DOT marking ................................ GRENADE, TEAR Grenade CS1, ABC-M25A2 is similar to Grenade
GAS CN1, ABC-M25A2.
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GRENADE, HAND: RIOT, POCKET, CS, M58
Obs. MSR 08746046 Grenade (with fuze):

Model(s) ................................... M58
Use: Body ....................................... Aluminum
Weight (approx) ....................... 4 oz
CS pocket riot hand grenade M58 is burning type Length (max) ........................... 3.26 in.
riot control agent grenade and may be used to simulate Diameter ................................. 1.31 in.
casualty agents during training. Color ....................................... Gray w/red band
and red markings
Description: Packing ................................... 10 per fiberboard
box; 10 per packing
The body is a thin-walled, two piece aluminum box
cylinder. It contains a CS-pyrotechnic composition. Filler:
There is a hole in the base of the body which is used for Type ....................................... CS pyrotechnic
agent emission after functioning. composition
Weight ..................................... 1.4 oz
Hand grenade M201A1E1 fuze is similar to the fuze, Fuze:
M201A1. Hand grenade fuze M201A1 is a pyrotechnic Model(s) .................................. M201A1E1
delay-igniting fuze. The body contains a primer, fire Type ....................................... Pyrotechnic delay-
mixture, pyrotechnic delay column and ignition mixture. igniting
Assembled to the body are a striker, striker spring, Primer ...................................... M39A1
safety lever and safety pin with pull ring. The split end Igniter mixture........................... Iron oxide, tita-
of the safety pin has an angular spread. nium, and zirco-
nium
Safety clips are not required with these grenades. Delay time .............................. 0.7 - 2 seconds
Weight .................................... 1.5 oz
Length .................................... 3 in.
Color ....................................... Olive drab w/black
markings
pin
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NSN .............................................. 1330-00-143-7003 Removal of the safety pin permits release of the
DODAC .......................................... 1330-G933 safety lever. When the safety lever is released, it is
Unit of Issue: under the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on
Each grenade packed ..................... 10 per fiberboard primer initiates the first-fire mixture. The fire train, fuze
box; 10 per packing delay element, ignition mixture, grenade starter mixture
box and filler are initiated in turn by the preceding
component. The pressure sensitive tape is blown off the
Packing Data: emission holes and CS agent is emitted for 8 to 28
seconds.
*Packing box:
Weight (w/contents) .................. 45.0 lb References:
Dimensions ............................. 26.15 in. x 12.75 in.
Cube ....................................... 2.4 cu ft TM 9-1330-200
TM 9-1330-200-12
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for TM 9-1330-200-34
complete packing data including NSNs. FM 23-30
Hazard class/division and Assembly ....................................... 13-21-16

storage compatibility Fuze .............................................. 13-21-23
group ...................................... 1.4G Packing (inner) ............................... 13-9-44
UNO serial number ........................ 0301 Packing (outer)................................ 13-9-96
UNO proper shipping
name ...................................... Ammunition, tear Remarks:
producing
DOT class ...................................... Irritating material CS has a powerful lachrymal effect and is irritating
DOT marking ................................ GRENADE, TEAR to the upper respiratory passages, causing coughing,
GAS difficulty in breathing and chest tightness. Heavy
concentrations will cause nausea and vomiting as well.
The onset of incapacitation is 15 to 30 seconds and
duration is less than 10 minutes after personnel is
removed to fresh air. CS is more persistent and has a
more severe reaction than CN.
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CHAPTER 2
HAND GRENADES
Section VI. ILLUMINATING
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GRENADE, HAND: ILLUMINATING, MK1
Obs. Grenade (with fuze):

Model(s) .................................. MK1
Use: Body ........................................ Thin-sheet steel
Weight ..................................... 10 oz
Illuminating hand grenades are used primarily for Length (max) ........................... 4.35 in.
illumination and signaling. Because of high temperature Diameter ................................. 2.19 in.
generated by the pyrotechnic illuminating composition, Color ....................................... All white or
these grenades may be used for incendiary purposes unpainted w/white
against flammable targets. band w/black mark-
ings
Description: Packing ................................... 1 per fiber con-
tainer; 25 contain-
In outward appearance, the illuminating hand ers per wooden box
grenade MK1 resembles fragmentation hand grenades Filler:
of the M26 series. The grenade body is made in two Type ....................................... Pyrotechnic
pieces. The illuminating charge is pressed into the composition
lower half of the body and covered with a lever of first- Weight 3.5 oz
fire composition. This, in turn, is covered with an igniter Fuze:
charge. Model(s) ................................... Integral
Type ....................................... Pyrotechnic delay-
The fuze is an integral part of the grenade. The igniting
body contains a primer and quick-match bushing. Primer ...................................... Percussion
Assembled to the body of the fuze are a striker, striker Igniter charge............................ Quickmatch
spring, safety lever, and safety pin with pull ring. The Delay time .............................. 7 seconds
split end of the safety pin has an angular spread. Weight .................................... N/A
Length .................................... N/A
The safety clips are not required with illuminating Color, safety lever..................... White or olive drab
hand grenades. w/black markings
Packing .................................... N/A
pin
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NSN .............................................. 1330-00-309-5013 Removal of the safety pin permits release of the
DODAC ......................................... 1330-G895 safety lever. When the safety lever is released, it is
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for under the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on
additional information. its axis and strikes the percussion primer. The primer
initiates the quick-match, which burns for seven
Unit of Issue: seconds, and then ignites the igniter charge. The igniter
charge ignites the first-fire composition which, in turn,
Each grenade packed...................... 1 per fiber con- ignites the illuminating charge. Gas pressure produced
tainer; 25 contain- by burning of the illuminating composition causes the
ers per wooden box upper half of the grenade body to separate from the
lower half. This exposes the burning illuminating
Packing Data: charge. The grenade will burn for 25 seconds with
approximately 55,000 candlepower and will illuminate
Packing box: an area of 200 meters (656 feet) in diameter.
Weight (w/contents)- 51.0 lb
Dimensions 1 ........................... 9-3/4 in. x 11-9/16
in. x 12-1/32 in. References:
Cube ....................................... 1.45 cu ft
TM 9-1330-200
Shipping and Storage Data: TM 9-1330-200-12
TM 9-1330-200-34
Hazard class/division and FM 23-30
storage compatibility DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
group ....................................... 1.3G
UNO serial number ......................... 0245 Drawings:
UNO proper shipping
name ...................................... Ammunition, Assembly ........................................ 344573
smoke, white phos- Fuze ............................................... 344577
phorus
DOT class ...................................... Class B explosive
DOT marking ................................ SPECIAL
FIREWORKS,
HANDLE
CAREFULLY -
KEEP FIRE AWAY
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CHAPTER 3
RIFLE GRENADES
Section I. HEAT
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GRENADE, RIFLE: HEAT, M31
Type Classification: Rifle grenade M31 consists of three basic parts: the
cylindrical body with conical ogive and conical rear
Obs. MSR 11756003 section; the fuze; and the stabilizer. The ogive contains
a piezoelectric assembly in the nose. A lead wire (in
Use: conduit) connects this assembly to the fuze, in the base
of the body. The body contains Comp B molded against
To defeat armored targets, against personnel, for a copper shaped charge liner. A booster is contained in
screening, signaling or for incendiary effect against the fuze at the base of the body.
flammable targets.
Fuze M211 consists of a base, spring-driven
Description: detonator rotor and a cover. The detonator rotor
contains an electric detonator. The base contains a
The rifle grenade HEAT, M31 is a point-initiated, setback leaf assembly. The cover contains a booster
base-detonated (PIBD), high-explosive, antitank pellet. The aluminum stabilizer consists of a stabilizer
(HEAT) grenade. It employs a shaped charge to defeat tube, with an adapter at its forward end (for connection
armor plate or concrete, and will function against targets to the body), and a fin assembly at the other end. When
at all angles of obliquity up to 65°. The grenade uses a assembled, the fuze is held within the adapter.
piezoelectric assembly which generates an electric
current when crushed on impact with the target. This Tabulated Data:
action initiates the explosive train. Only rifle grenades
M31, which are assembled with modified nose Model ............................................ M31
assemblies, are authorized for uses. The modified nose Type ............................................... HEAT
assembly has a positive ground between the Weight (as issued) .......................... 1.56 lb
piezoelectric crystal and the metal nose protector cap. Explosive charge
(Comp B) ................................ 9.92 oz
Dimensions:
Diameter .................................. 2.61 in.
Height ..................................... 16.96 in.
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Body ............................................. Steel is locked into the short-circuit position by a set-back leaf
Fuze .............................................. M211 assembly. When the grenade is launched, the set-back
Type ............................................... PIBD leaf assembly releases the rotor. The rotor turns 90°,
Color .............................................. Olive drab w/yellow opening the shorting switch and closing the firing switch.
markings Upon launching, the grenade functions as follows:
Federal Supply Code: Inertia setback causes the first of the three setback
leaves in the setback leaf assembly to overcome the
NSN .............................................. 1330-00-541-9848 tension of its spring. This releases the second leaf.
DODAC .......................................... 1330-G970
The second leaf rotates, releasing the third leaf.
additional information. The third leaf rotates, releasing a rotor assembly
containing the firing circuit.
Unit of Issue:
The rotor assembly turns 90° to close the firing
Each packed ................................. 1 per container; 10 circuit, thus arming the grenade.
containers per box
with 20 Ctgs rifle Upon impact with the target, the crystal is crushed
grenade CAL. 30 and generates an electrical impulse.
M3
The electrical impulse is conducted through a lead
Packing Data: wire in the conduit to the electric fuze.
Packing box: The electrical impulse passes through a resistance

Weight 69.5 1b wire in the detonator, initiating the explosive train.
Dimensions ............................. 18.5 in. x 8.375 in.
x 20.875 in. The detonator detonates the booster and, in turn,
Cube ........................................ 2.9 cu ft the shaped charge.
Shipping and Storage Data: The principal explosive force of the shaped charge
is directed forward to penetrate the target.
storage compatibility References:
group ....................................... 1.1D
UNO serial number ........................ 0284 TM 9-1330-200
UNO proper shipping TM 9-1330-200-12
name ...................................... Grenades TM 9-1330-200-34
DOT class ...................................... Class A explosive FM 23-30
DOT marking .................................. RIFLE GRENADE DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Functioning: Drawings:
An inertia-actuated setback leaf assembly prevents Assembly ........................................ 82-0-195

alinement of the detonator with the booster in the fuze Fuze ............................................... 82-2-54
until the rifle grenade is launched. Prior to arming, the Packing (inner) ............................... 7548996
detonating circuit within the fuze is grounded. Thus, Packing (outer) ............................... 7548997
current cannot pass through the detonating circuit, and
current from an accidentally crushed or stressed crystal
is short circuited to the body of the grenade. The
detonating switch is contained within a small rotor which
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CHAPTER 3
RIFLE GRENADES
Section II. SMOKE
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GRENADE, RIFLE: SMOKE, WP, M19A1
Weight .......................................... 1.5 lb
Obs. MSR 11756003 Dimensions:
Diameter ................................. 2.0 in.
Use: Height ..................................... 11.31 in.
Charge (WP) .................................. 8.5 oz
For screening, signaling, or for incendiary effect Body .............................................. Sheet steel
against flammable targets. Fuze:
Type ....................................... Mechanical impact
Description: detonating
Color ....................................... Light green w/yel-
WP smoke rifle grenade M19A1 is filled with WP low band; red
This chemical agent ignites spontaneously when marking
exposed to air, producing a yellow-white flame and firing Packing ................................... 1 per container; 10
off a dense cloud of white smoke. When used as an containers per
antipersonnel weapon, grenade M19A1 has an effective packing box
casualty radius of 10 meters. Grenade M19A1 has a
maximum range of approximately 195 meters. Federal Supply Code:
WP smoke rifle grenade M19A1 consists of three NSN .............................................. 1330-00-542-0715

basic parts: a steel stabilizer tube assembly, an integral DODAC ......................................... 1330-H030
fuze and a body.
Tabulated Data: additional information.
Model ............................................. M19A1 Unit of Issue:

Type ............................................... Smoke (WP)
Each grenade packed...................... 1 per container; 10
................................................. containers per
................................................. packing box
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Packing Data: Inertia of the firing pin overcomes spring tension

and the firing pin strikes the primer.
Loaded packing box:
Weight ..................................... 40.9 lb The primer emits a small, intense spit of flame.
Dimensions............................... 19.75 in. x 7.875 in.
x 16.75 in. Flame from the primer explodes the detonator.
Cube......................................... 1.51 cu ft
Explosion of the detonator ruptures the body.
Shipping and Storage Data: Fragments of the body and particles of WP scatter over
an area with a radius of approximately 10 meters.
storage compatibility Particles of WP ignite upon coming into contact with
group ...................................... (04) 1.2H air and produce a dense cloud of white smoke.
UNO proper shipping References:
name ........................................ Ammunition,
smoke, white phos- TM 9-1330-200
phorus TM 9-1330-200-12
DOT class ....................................... Class A explosive TM 9-1330-200-34
DOT marking ................................. RIFLE GRENADE FM 23-30
Functioning:
Drawings:
After the grenade is launched, the fuze functions on
impact. It bursts the body and scatters particles of Assembly ........................................ 82-0-109
burning WP over a large area. Fuze (integral with fuze) ................. 82-2-42
Packing (inner) ............................... 9207902
Grenade and fuze functions as follows: The Packing (outer) ............................... 9207902
grenade ogive strikes the ground or other resistant
object.
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GRENADES, RIFLE: SMOKE, GREEN, RED, VIOLET OR YELLOW, M22 AND M22A2
Obs. MSR 11756003 Model(s).......................................... M22 or M22A2

Type ............................................... Smoke (colored)
Use: Weight ........................................... 1.26 lb
Dimensions:
For signaling and for laying smoke screens. Diameter .................................. 1.8 in.
Produces green, red, violet or yellow smoke. Height ...................................... 10.72 in.
Charge (a mixture of
Description: baking soda, potas ....................
sium perchlorate,
The M22 and M22A2 consist of three basic parts: a sugar and a dye to
steel stabilizer assembly, an integral fuze and a body. color the smoke) ....................... 0.4 lb
The fuze is a mechanical impact-igniting type. The Body ............................................... Sheet steel
body is filled with a burning-type smoke charge which Fuze ............................................... Integral
contains a dye to color the smoke. The surfaces of the Type ............................................... Mechanical impact
smoke charge within the body are coated with a starter igniting
mixture charge to facilitate ignition. A small opening or Color .............................................. Light green w/color
air hole in the nose of the ogive is covered by a nose of smoke produced
closing plug. painted on body
union; black mark
Difference Between Models: ing
Packing........................................... 1 per container; 10
The M22 and M22A2 grenades differ only in minor containers per
features. packing box
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NSNs: Colored smoke rifle grenades M22 and M22A2

Green ..................................... 1330-00-935-6122 function on impact, emitting a cloud of colored smoke
Red ......................................... 1330-00-541-9884 for approximately one minute.
Violet ...................................... 1330-00-618-5779
Yellow ...................................... 1330-00-541-9883 After being fired from a rifle equipped with a
grenade launcher, these grenades function as follows:
DODACs: The grenade ogive strikes the ground or other resistant
Green ..................................... 1330-G995 object.
Red .......................................... 1330-H010
Violet ....................................... 1330-H020 Inertia of the firing pin overcomes spring tension
Yellow ...................................... 1330-H035 and the firing pin strikes the primer.
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for The primer emits a small, intense spit of flame.
Flame from the primer ignites the starter mixture
Unit of Issue: charge.
Each grenade packed ..................... 1 per container, 10 The burning starter mixture charge ignites the
containers per smoke charge.
packing box.
The smoke charge burns for approximately 1
Packing Data: minute, emitting a dense cloud of colored smoke
through holes in the base of the body.
Loaded packing box:
Weight .................................... 31.5 lb References:
Dimensions ............................. 19.0 in. x 6.5 in. x
14.625 in. TM 9-1330-200
Cube ....................................... 1.05 cu ft TM 9-1330-200-12
TM 9-1330-200-34
Shipping and Storage Data: FM 23-30
storage compatibility Drawings:
group ...................................... 1.4G
UNO serial number ........................ 0303 Assembly ........................................ 82-0-117
UNO proper shipping Fuze (integral with body .................. 82-2-41
name ....................................... Ammunition, Packing (inner) ............................... 9227347
smoke Packing (outer) ............................... 9227348
DOT class ...................................... Class C explosive Remarks:
DOT marking ................................ SMOKE
GRENADES, Colored smoke rifle grenades M22 and M22A2 have
HANDLE a range of over 200 meters. Colored smoke rifle
CAREFULLY grenades M22 and M22A2 are similar to appearance to
KEEP FIRE AWAY WP smoke rifle grenade M19A1 but are somewhat
smaller.
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GRENADES, RIFLE: SMOKE, GREEN, RED, VIOLET OR YELLOW, STREAMER, M23 AND M23A1
Type Classification: Dimensions:

Diameter ................................. 1.8 in.
Obs. MSR 11756003 Height ..................................... 9.89 in.
Charge (a mixture of
Use: baking soda, potassium
perchlorate, sugar and
These grenades are used only for signaling a dye to color the
purposes. They produce green, red, violet or yellow smoke)...................................... 0.4 lb
smoke streamers. Body .............................................. Sheet steel
Fuze .............................................. Integral
Description: Type .............................................. Igniting
Color ............................................. Light green w/color
The M23 and M23A1 consist of three basic parts: a of smoke produced
steel stabilizer tube assembly, a fuze and a body. The painted on body
body is filled with a burning type smoke charge which union; black mark-
contains a dye to color the smoke. The surfaces of the ing
smoke charge within the body are coated with a starter Packing........................................... 1 per container; 10
mixture charge (to facilitate ignition). containers per
packing box
A small air hole opening in the nose of the ogive is Federal Supply Code:
covered by a piece of tape (to protect the filler against
moisture). The tape must be removed prior to firing. NSNs:
Green ..................................... 1330-00-540-9148
Difference Between Models: Red ......................................... 1330-00-935-6119
Violet ...................................... 1330-00-529-8532
The M23 and M23A1 differ only in minor features. Yellow ...................................... 1330-00-935-6121
Tabulated Data: DODACs:

Green ..................................... 1330-H000
Model(s) ......................................... M23, M23A1 Red ......................................... 1330-H015
Type ............................................... Colored smoke Violet ....................................... 1330-H025
streamer Yellow ...................................... 1330-H040
Weight ........................................... 1.16 lb
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Unit of Issue: The igniting charge ignites the starter mixture

charge.
Each grenade packed ..................... 1 per container; 10
containers per The starter mixture charge ignites the smoke
packing box ' charge.
Packing Data: The smoke charge begins to burn, generating

colored smoke.
Loaded packing box:
Weight ..................................... 31.5 lb Air entering the air hole in the nose of the grenade
Dimensions ............................. 19.0 in. x 6.5 in. x forces smoke out of holes in the base of the body,
14.625 in. producing streamers of colored smoke.
Cube......................................... 1.05 cu ft
The smoke charge continues to burn, producing
Shipping and Storage Data: smoke over the entire trajectory of the grenade, and for
a few seconds after striking the ground. (Total burning
Hazard class/division and time: approximately 12 seconds).
group ...................................... 1.4G References:
UNO proper shipping TM 9-1330-200
name ....................................... Ammunition, TM 9-1330-200-12
smoke TM 9-1330-200-34
DOT class ...................................... Class C explosive FM 23-30
DOT marking ................................ SMOKE DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
GRENADES,
HANDLE Drawings:
CAREFULLY -
KEEP FIRE AWAY Assembly ........................................ 82-0-139
Fuze (integral with body) ................. 82-2-47
Functioning: Packing (inner) ............................... 9227349
Packing (outer) ............................... 9227350
Colored smoke streamer rifle grenades M23 and
M23A1 function on firing, emitting a stream of colored Remarks:
smoke over the entire trajectory. Upon firing the
grenade cartridge in the rifle, these grenades are Colored smoke streamer rifle grenades M23 and
launched and function as follows: M23A1 have a range of over 200 meters. Colored
smoke streamer rifle grenades M23 and M23A1 are
Flash from the grenade cartridge passes from the fabricated from the same metal parts (except for the
rifle through orifices in the fuze to ignite the igniting fuze) as colored smoke rifle grenades M22 and M22A2.
charge in the fuze.
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PRACTICE, INERT, TRAINING GRENADES
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Weight-------------------------- 21 oz
Obs. MSR 11756003 Length (max)------------------ 4.5 in.
Diameter ---------------------- 2.25 in.
Use: Color --------------------------- Black w/no mark-
ings
Training hand grenade MK1A1 is a nonfunctioning Packing ------------------------ 24 per packing box
type used for training in handling and throwing of Filler ---------------------------- None
Fragmentation Hand Grenade MK2. Grenade MKlA1 Fuze----------------------------- None
may be used for practice in throwing hand grenades in Safety device ----------------- Pull ring and safety
small confined areas because it is completely inert. The pin
grenade is used principally to improve techniques in Packing Data:
throwing and accuracy. Packing box:
Weight (w/contents)------- 46.7 lb
Description: Dimensions ----------------- 24.0 in. x 9.375 in.
The grenade body is of cast iron. x 7.0 in.
Cube ---------------------------- 0.94 cu ft
Training hand grenade MK1A1 has no fuze.
Safety clips are not required for these grenades. Hazard class/division and
Tabulated Data: group ------------------------ Not required
UNO serial number -------- Not required
Grenade: UNO proper shipping
Model(s) ----------------------- MK1A1 name------------------ ------ Not required
Body ---------------------------- Cast iron DOT class--------------------- Not required
DOT marking ---------------- Not required
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Functioning: FM 23-30
Training hand grenade MK1A1 is nonfunctioning.

Drawings:
References:
Assembly---------------------- 82-1-7
TM 9-1330-200 Fuze --------------------------- None
TM 9-1330-200-12 Packing (inner) -------------- 76-16-248
Packing (outer) -------------- 76-16-248
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Type Classification: Dimensions:

Diameter ----------------------- 3.0 in.
Obs. MSR 11756003 Height -------------------------- 14.5 in.
Charge ---------------------------- None
Use: Body------------------------------- Cast iron
Fuze ------------------------------- None
A practice AT rifle grenade. Color ------------------------------ Black w/white
markings or blue
Description: w/white markings
Practice AT rifle grenade M29 consists of two parts: Federal Supply Code:
a body and a stabilizer tube-fin assembly of steel. A
separately issued stabilizer tube-fin assembly is NSN ------------------------------- 1330-00-028-5920
available for replacement purposes. DODAC--------------------------- 1330-G980
The M29 grenade may be fired at a target without Unit of Issue:

danger to the target other than from impact.
The grenade has a maximum range of approximately Each grenade packed -------- 1 per container; 20
150 meters. containers per
packing box.
Tabulated Data:
Packing Data:
Model ---------------------------- M29
Type ----------------------------- Practice AT Packing box:
Weight -------------------------- 1.5 lb Weight (w/contents)--------- 66.5 lb
Dimensions ------------------- 20.75 in. x 15.75 in.
x 17.15 in.
Cube ------------------------------ 3.3 cu ft
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Shipping and Storage Data: References:
Hazard class/division and TM 9-1330-200

storage compatibility TM 9-1330-200-12
group --------------------------- Not required TM 9-1330-200-34
UNO serial number ----------- Not required FM 23-30
UNO proper shipping
name --------------------------- Not required Drawings:
DOT class-----.------------------ Not required
DOT marking w/o Assembly------------------------- 8864102
cartridge----------------------- Not required Fuze ------------------------------ None used
DOT marking w/ Packing (inner) ---------------- 8864704
cartridge----------------------- SMALL ARMS Packing (outer) ---------------- 8864705
AMMUNITION
Remarks:
Functioning:
Grenade M29 may be used repeatedly if the stabilizer
None. tube fin assembly is replaced when it becomes
damaged.
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Obs. MSR 11756003 Grenade (with fuze):

Model(s) ----------------------- M30
Use: Body ---------------------------- Cast iron
Weight-------------------------- 16 oz
Grenade M30 is used for training in care, handling Length (max)------------------ 3.9 in.
and throwing of fragmentation hand grenades M26A1 Diameter ---------------------- 2.25 in.
and M26. Color --------------------------- Blue w/brown band
w/white or no
Description: markings
Filler:
The body is not loaded with a high-explosive filler Type ---------------------------- Black powder
but may have a small, separate black powder charge. Weight ------------------------- 21 grains
Fuze:
Hand grenade fuzes M205A1 and M205A2 are Model(s) ----------------------- M205A1, M205A2
pyrotechnic delay-igniting fuzes. They differ in body Type ---------------------------- Pyrotechnic delay-
construction only. The body contains a primer and a igniting
pyrotechnic delay column. Assembled to the body are a Primer-------------------------- M42
striker, striker spring, safety lever, safety pin with pull Ignition mixture -------------- Zirconium nickel
ring, and an igniter assembly. The split end of the alloy, potassium
safety pin has an angular spread or a diamond crimp. perchlorate barium
chromate
Delay time -------------------- 4-5 seconds
Igniter -------------------------- Black powder
Weight ------------------------- 2.6 oz
Length ------------------------- 4.0 in.
Color (safety lever)--------- Blue w/red band,
markings in black
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Packing ------------------------ 360 per wooden box Functioning:

Safety device ---------------- Pull ring and safety
pin Removal of the safety pin permits release of the
Federal Supply Code: safety lever. When the safety lever is released, it is
NSN --------------------------------- 1330-00-028-5841 under the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on
DODAC------------------------------ 1330-G915 its axis and strikes the percussion primer. The primer
emits a small, intense spit of flame, igniting the delay
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for element. The delay element burns for 4 to 5 seconds,
additional information. then sets off the igniter. The igniter initiates the black
powder charge (when installed). The stopper (when
Unit of Issue: installed) is forced from the base of the body. A loud
report, like that of a firecracker, and a puff of white
Each grenade packed ----------- 1 per container; 30 smoke follow.
per packing box
References:
Packing Data:
TM 9-1330-200
Weight (with contents)----- 53.0 lb TM 9-1330-200-34
Dimensions ------------------ 19-1/2 in. x 11-1/2 FM 23-30
in. x 12-3/4 in.
Cube --------------------------- 1.65 cu ft Drawings:
Shipping and Storage Data: Assembly------------------------- 8861647

Fuze (M205A1) ---------------- 82-1-46
Hazard class/division and Fuze (M205A2) ---------------- 7548570
storage compatibility Packing (inner) ---------------- 7548339
group --------------------------- (04) 1.2G Packing (outer) ---------------- 7548340
UNO serial number --------------- 0372 Remarks:
UNO proper shipping
name --------------------------- Grenades, practice Delay practice hand grenade M30 is the M62
DOT class--------------------------- Class C explosive without a safety clip. After use, the grenade body may
DOT marking ---------------------- TIME FUZES - be recovered, and reloaded with a new fuze, and black
HANDLE powder charge and stopper, if used. The grenade body
CAREFULLY is of cast iron. The M30 external configuration is
identical with that of the M26A1 and M26.
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Type Classification: nade. It is an additional safety device used in

conjunction with the safety pin. The hand grenade
Obs. MSR 11756003 safety clip, of spring-steel wire, is shaped in a special
configuration for installation on the grenade. It consists
Use: of a clamp, which fits around the fuze body and over the
safety lever. It serves to prevent release of the grenade
The M62 delay practice grenade is used for training in safety lever if the safety pin is accidentally released.
care, handling and throwing of fragmentation hand
grenade M61. Tabulated Data:

Model(s)---------------------- M62
The grenade body is of cast iron. The body is not Body -------------------------- Cast iron
loaded with a high-explosive filler but may have a small, Weight ----------------------- 16 oz
separate black powder charge. Length (max)---------------- 3.9 in.
Diameter --------------------- 2.25 in.
The hand grenade fuzes M205A1 and M205A2 are Color -------------------------- Blue w/brown band
pyrotechnic delay-igniting fuzes. w/white or no
markings
They differ in body construction only. The body
contains a primer and a pyrotechnic delay column. Filler:
Assembled to the body are a striker, striker spring, Type -------------------------- Black powder
safety lever, safety pin with pull ring, and an igniter Weight ----------------------- 21 grainms
assembly. The split end of the safety pin has an angular
spread or a diamond crimp. Fuze:
Model(s) ---------------------- M205A1, M205A2
The hand grenade safety clip is designed to keep Type --------------------------- Pyrotechnic delay-
the safety lever in place, should the safety pin be igniting
unintentionally removed from the gre- Primer------------------------- M42
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Ignition mixture ------------ Zirconium nickel Functioning:

alloy, potassium
perchlorate barium Release of the safety clip and removal of the safety pin
chromate permit release of the safety lever. When the safety
Delay time ------------------- 4-5 seconds lever is released, it is forced away from the grenade
Igniter ------------------------- Black powder body by a striker acting under the force of a striker
Weight ------------------------ 2.6 oz spring. The striker rotates on its axis and strikes the
Length ------------------------ 4.0 in. percussion primer. The primer emits a small, intense
Color (safety lever) -------- Blue w/red band, spit of flame, igniting the delay element. The delay
markings in black element burns for 4 to 5 seconds, then sets off the
Packing ----------------------- 360 per wooden box igniter. The igniter initiates the black powder charge
Safety device --------------- Pull ring and safety (when installed). The stopper (when installed) is forced
pin, and safety clip from the base of the body. A loud report, like that of a
firecracker, and a puff of white smoke follow.
References:
NSN -------------------------------- 1330-00-935-6063
DODAC---------------------------- 1330-G914 TM 9-1330-200
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for TM 9-1330-200-12
additional information. TM 9-1330-200-34
FM 23-30
Unit of Issue: DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Each grenade packed --------- 1 per container; 30 Drawings:

per packing box
Assembly------------------------- 9231597
Packing Data: Fuze (M205A1) ---------------- 82-1-46
Fuze (M205A2) ---------------- 7548570
Packing box: Packing (inner) ---------------- 7548339
Weight (w/contents)--------- 53.0 lb Packing (outer) ---------------- 7548340
Dimensions ------------------- 19-1/2 in. x 11-1/2
in. x 12-3/4 in. Remarks:
Cube ------------------------------- 1.65 cu ft
Delay practice hand grenade M62 is the M30 with a
Shipping and Storage Data: safety clip. After use, the M62 grenade body may be
recovered, and reloaded with a new fuze, and black
Hazard class/division and powder charge and stopper, if used. The M62 external
storage compatibility configuration is identical with that of the M61, M26A1
group -------------------------- (04) 1.2G and M26. Safety clips from expended grenades may be
UNO serial number ------------- 0372 reused, provided that visual examination indicates the
UNO proper shipping clip is not damaged or distorted.
name ---------------------------- Grenades, practice
DOT class------------------------- Class C explosive
DOT marking -------------------- TIME FUZES -
HANDLE
CAREFULLY
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Type Classification: the safety pin has an angular spread or a diamond

crimp.
Std, LCC-A, AMCTC 8345
The hand grenade safety clip is designed to keep
Use: the safety lever in place, should the safety pin be
unintentionally removed from the grenade. It is an
Delay practice hand grenade M69 is the practice additional safety device used in conjunction with the
version of the M67 fragmentation delay grenade. safety pin. The. safety clip is assembled to the fuze.
(Older models have the safety clip assembled to the
Description: grenade and positioned around the safety lever).
The grenade body of steel is essentially spherical in Safety clips from expended grenades may be
shape. The body is empty, i.e., without any explosive reused, provided that visual examination indicates the
filler. There is a hole in the base of the body. (This clip is not damaged or distorted.
vents the gases generated from the fuze igniter and
permits removal of residual metal that remains in the Tabulated Data:
grenade body from the igniter case. The grenade body
may be recovered and reloaded with a new fuze and Grenade (with fuze):
safety clip). Model --------------------------- M69
Body ---------------------------- Steel
Hand grenade practice fuze M228 is a pyrotechnic Weight-------------------------- 14 oz
delay-igniting fuze. The body contains a primer and a Length (max)------------------ 3.53 in.
pyrotechnic delay column. Assembled to the body are a Diameter ----------------------- 2.5 in.
striker, striker spring, safety lever, safety pin with pull Color ---------------------------- Blue w/brown band
ring, safety clip, and igniter assembly. (Older models do and white mark-
not have the safety clip). The split end of ings
Filler:
Type----------------------------- None
Weight ------------------------- None
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Fuze: UNO proper shipping

Model --------------------------- M228 name ---------------------------- Grenades, practice
DOT class---------------------------- Class C explosive
Type ----------------------------- Pyrotechnic.delay- DOT marking ----------------------- TIME FUZES -
igniting HANDLE
Primer---------------------------- M42 CAREFULLY
Igniter --------------------------- Black powder DODAC (Grenade,
Delay time --------------------- 4.5 seconds assembled) -------------------- 1330-G918
Weight -------------------------- 2.6 oz DODAC (Grenade fuze)---------- 1330-G878
Length --------------------------- 3.33 in.
Color (safety lever) ---------- Blue w/brown end Functioning:
and black markings
Packing ------------------------- 360 per box Release of the safety clip and removal of the safety
Safety device ----------------- Pull ring and safety pin permit release of the safety lever. When the safety
pin, and safety clip lever is released, it is forced away from the grenade
*Packing Data: body by a striker acting under the force of a striker
spring. The striker rotates on its axis and strikes the
Grenade bodies -------------------- 50 per carton; 1 percussion primer. The primer emits a small, intense
carton per barrier spit of flame, igniting the delay element. The delay
bag; 1 barrier bag element burns for 4 to 5 seconds, then sets off the
per wooden box igniter. A loud report, like that of a firecracker, and a
Grenade fuzes --------------------- 45 per tray; 8 trays puff of white smoke follows.
(360 fuzes) per
wooden box References:
Packing box:
Weight (with grenade TM 9-1330-200-12
bodies) ----------------------- 68.5 lb TM 9-1330-200-34
Dimensions ------------------- 18 x 15 x 8 in. FM 23-30
Cube ---------------------------- 1.5 cu ft DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Explosive weight ------------ None
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for Drawings:
additional information including NSNs.
Assembly------------------------------ 9235208
Shipping and Storage Data: Fuze ----------------------------------- 9235210
Hazard class/division and Remarks:

group --------------------------- 1.4G The M69 practice hand grenade is normally issued
UNO serial number --------------- 0372 as separate components, as required. Component parts
consist of a practice hand grenade body and a practice
hand grenade fuze.
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Type Classification: Length ------------------------- 5.7 in.

Diameter ---------------------- 2.5 in.
Std. LCC-A, AMCTC 3408 Color---------------------------- Forest green with
light green mark-
Use: ings, a blue band,
and a white top.
The TA Practice Smoke Hand Grenade, M83 is a Packing ------------------------ 1 per container; 16
burning type grenade used to generate white smoke for per packing box
screening activities of small units. It is also used for
ground-to-air signaling. Filler:
Type ---------------------------- Terephthalic Acid
Description: (TA)
Weight-------------------------- 11 oz
The grenade body is a cylinder of thin sheet metal.
It is filled with 'TA smoke mixture topped with a starter Fuze:
slug directly under the fuze opening. The duration of Model(s) ---------------- ------ M201A1
smoke screen or signal is 25 to 70 seconds, average Type ---------------------------- Pyrotechnic delay-
burn-time. igniting
Primer-------------------------- M39A1
Hand grenade fuze M201A1 is a pyrotechnic delay- Ignition mixture -------------- Iron oxide, tita-
igniting fuze. The body contains a primer, first-fire nium, zirconium
misture, pyrotechnic delay column, and starter slug. Delay time --------------------- 0.7-2 sec
Assembled to the body are a striker, striker spring, Weight-------------------------- 1.5 oz
safety lever and safety pin with pull ring. The split end Length -------------------------- 3.9 in.
of the safety pin has an angular spread. Color (safety lever) --------- Gray or olive drab
w/black markings
Safety clips are not required with these grenades. Packing ------------------------ Not separately
issued
Safety device ---------------- Pull ring and safety
Tabulated Data: pin
Grenade (with fuze): Federal Supply Code:
Model(s) ----------------------- M83
Body ---------------------------- Sheet metal NSN ------------------------------- 1330-01-380-0284
Weight-------------------------- 16 oz DODAC--------------------------- 1330-G982
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\Unit of Issue: Functioning:
Each grenade packed -------- 1 per container; 16 Removal of the safety pin permits release of the safety
per packing box lever. When the safety lever is released, it is forced
Packing Data: away from the grenade body by a striker acting under
the force of a striker spring. The striker rotates on its
Packing box: own axis and strikes the percussion primer. The primer
Weight (with contents) ------- 33 lb initiates the first fire mixture, The fuze delay element,
Dimensions --------------------- 14.0 in. x 14.0 in. x ignition mixture, and grenade starter mixture and filler
8.0 in. are initiated in turn by the preceding component. The
Cube ------------------------------ 0.90 cu ft pressure sensitive tape is blown off the emission holes
and smoke is emitted for 25 to 70 seconds.
References:
Hazard class/division
and storage compatibility FM 3-50
group -------------------------- 1.3 G TM 9-1330-200-12
UNO serial number -------------- 0016 TM 9-1330-200-34
DOT class-------------------------- Class C explosive FM 23-30
DOT marking --------------------- SMOKE DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
GRENADES, AMC-P 700-3-5
HANDLE
CAREFULLY - Drawings:
KEEP FIRE AWAY
Assembly ------------------------ 13-1.9-700
Fuze ------------------------------- 13-10-22
Packing (inner) ----------------- 13-9-44
Packing (outer) ----------------- 13-19-83
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1995-646-049/20702
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SPECIAL TYPE GRENADES
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Obs. MSR 05776015 Model(s) -------------------------- M1, MlAl, M1A2

Weight ---------------------------- 6 oz
Use: Height ----------------------------- 7 in.
Color ------------------------------ Olive drab w/black
Grenade projection adapters Ml-series adapt markings
fragmentation, practice, illuminating and WP smoke
hand grenades for launching from a rifle. Federal Supply Code:
Description: NSN ------------------------------- 1330-00-028-5822

DODAC--------------------------- 1330-G801
Three different models are available: the M1, the
MlAl and the MlA2. Adapter M1 can be used with Unit of Issue:
fragmentation hand grenade MK2 only.
Each grenade packed -------- 24 per carton; 48
Adapters M1A1 and M1A2 consist of four parts: a per packing box
fin assembly, a stabilizer tube, a cup and three claws.
Packing Data:
The adapter is fabricated from sheet steel with three
spring-steel claws. These grip and hold the grenade in *Packing box:
the adapter. The fin assembly is attached to one end of Weight -------------------------- 49.0 lb
the stabilizer tube. The cup and claws are attached to Dimensions -------------------- 30-75 in. x 13.75 in.
the other end of the stabilizer tube. An arming clip is x 12.0 in.
attached to the longest of the three claws. Cube ------------------------------ 1.75 cu ft
*See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for
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Shipping and Storage Data: Force of the arming clip's striking the small
extension (made of brittle metal) breaks it, allowing the
Hazard class/division and arming clip to fall free, thus releasing the safety lever.
group ------------------------- 1.4S The fuze begins to function (see applicable hand
UNO serial number ------------- 0014 grenade for information on subsequent functioning).
UNO proper shipping
name ------------------------- Cartridges for
weapons, blank References:
DOT class------------------------- Class C explosive
DOT marking -------------------- SMALL ARMS TM 9-1330-200
AMMUNITION TM 9-1330-200-12
TM 9-1330-200-34
Functioning: FM 23-30
After placing the grenade in the adapter and
releasing the safety clip and removing the safety pin, Drawings:
the hand grenade with adapter is placed on the grenade
launcher and is fired. It functions as follows: Assembly----------------------- 82-1-81
Packing------------------------- 20-4-369
The arming clip moves rearward, striking a small
extension of the arming clip retainer.
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Type Classification: burster tube containing a burster charge of 15 grams of

black powder. The metal base contains the electrical
Std. LCC-A, MSR 07766009 clips, F92 squib type electric fuze, propellant charge
(3.0 grams of black powder), and the delay assembly
Use: with delay composition (0.26 grams of black powder).
The metal base contains eight gas propulsion holes
Used with the M239 and similar Grenade Launchers covered by a metal foil diaphragm.
to provide a self-screening smoke capability for
armored/tactical vehicles. Tabulated Data:
Description: Model ----------------------------- (UK) L8A1

Type------------------------------- Smoke (white)
The grenade consists of a rubber cylindrical body and a Weight --------------------------- 1.5 lb
metal base. The rubber body contains 360 grams of red Diameter------------------------- 2.61 in.
phosphorous/butyl rubber in a 95/5 proportion and a Length ---------------------------- 7.28 in.
central plastic Charge --------------------------- 360 grams
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Body ------------------------------- Cylindrical molded UNO proper shipping

rubber name ---------------------------- Ammunition,
Fuze ------------------------------- Integral smoke
Type ------------------------------- Igniting DOT class---------------------------- Class C explosive
Replaced Item ------------------ None DOT marking ----------------------- SMOKE
GRENADES,
Federal Supply Code: HANDLE
CAREFULLY -
NSN ------------------------------- 1330-01-020-0504 KEEP FIRE AWAY
DODAC--------------------------- 1330-G815
Functioning:
Unit of Issue:
The L8A1 grenade is propelled from the launching
Each grenade packed -------- 4 grenades per device when electrical current at the firing clip activates
metal container; the electrical squib type fuze which ignites the propellant
144 metal contain- charge and simultaneously ignites the delay
ers per pallet (576 composition. Pressure builds up in the metal base,
grenades) escapes through the propulsion holes and propels the
grenade from the launching device. During flight of the
*Packing Data: grenade, the delay composition burns for approximately
3/4 of a second and ignites the burster charge. The
Metal container: burster charge ignites the red phosphorous/butyl rubber
Weight (with contents) -- 13.3 lb smoke composition and ruptures the rubber grenade
Dimensions ----------------- 12.0 in. x 6.1 in. x body. The ignited smoke composition disperses to
7.6 in. produce a white smoke cloud within 2 to 6 seconds after
Cube ------------------------------- 0.32 cu ft firing at approximately 98 feet (30 m) from the launching
device.
Pallet:
Weight (with contents)---- 1974 lb References:
Dimensions ------------------ 48.0 x 40.0 x 52.3
in. TM 9-1040-266-20&P
Cube -------------------------------- 57.9 cu ft TM 9-1330-200-12
TM 9-1330-200-34
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for FM 23-30
additional information. DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog
Hazard class/division and Top drawing -------------------- TW74GF

storage compatibility Marking drawing--------------- AMD 0514
group -------------------------- 1.4G Packing drawing--------------- GD/10(P)/100308
UNO serial number -------------- 0303
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Type Classification: burster tube containing a burster charge of 15 grams of

black powder. The metal base contains the electrical
Std. LCC-A clips, F92 squib type electric fuze, propellant charge
(3.0 grams of black powder), and the delay assembly
Use: with delay composition (0.36 grams of black powder).
The metal base contains eight gas propulsion holes
Used with the M239 and similar Grenade Launchers covered by a metal foil diaphragm.
to provide a self-screening smoke capability for
armored/tactical vehicles. Tabulated Data:
Description: Model ----------------------------- (UK) L8A3

Type-------------------------------- Smoke (white)
The grenade consists of a rubber cylindrical body Weight ---------------------------- 1.5 lb
and a metal base. The rubber body contains 360 grams Diameter-------------------------- 2.61 in.
of red phosphorous/butyl rubber in a 95/5 proportion and Length ---------------------------- 7.28 in.
a central plastic Charge ---------------------------- 360 grams
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Body ------------------------------- Cylindrical molded UNO proper shipping

rubber name ------------------------ Ammunition,.
Fuze ------------------------------- Integral smoke
Type ----------------------------- Igniting DOT class------------------------ Class C explosive
Replaced Item ------------------ L8A1 DOT marking ------------------- SMOKE
GRENADES,
Federal Supply Code: HANDLE
CAREFULLY -
NSN ------------------------------- 1330-01-124-5031 KEEP FIRE AWAY
DODAC--------------------------- 1330-G815
Functioning:
Unit of Issue:
The L8A3 grenade is propelled from the launching
Each grenade packed -------- 4 grenades per device when electrical current at the firing clip activates
metal container; the electrical squib type fuze which ignites the propellant
144 metal contain- charge and simultaneously ignites the delay
ers per pallet (576 composition. Pressure builds up in the metal base,
grenades) escapes through the propulsion holes and propels the
grenade from the launching device. During flight of the
*Packing Data: grenade, the delay composition burns for approximately
3/4 of a second and ignites the red phosphorous/butyl
Metal container: rubber smoke composition and ruptures the rubber
Weight (with contents) -- 13.3 lb grenade body. The ignited smoke composition
Dimensions ----------------- 12.0 in. x 6.1 in. x disperses to produce a white smoke cloud within 2 to 6
7.6 in. seconds after firing at approximately 98 feet (30 m) from
Cube ------------------------- 0.32 cu ft the launching device.
Pallet: References:
Weight (with contents) -- 1974 lb
Dimensions ---------------- 48.0 x 40.0 x 52.3 TM 9-1040-266-20&P
in. TM 9-1330-200-12
Cube ------------------------- 57.9 cu ft TM 9-1330-200-34
FM 23-30
*NOTE: See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog
Drawings:
Top drawing ------------------- TW74GF and
Hazard class/division and D13-19-100
storage compatibility Marking drawing -------------- AMD 0514 and
group ------------------------ 1.4G D13-19-131
UNO serial number ----------- 0303 Packing drawing--------------- GD/10(P)/100308
and D13-19-128
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Type Classification: mechanism. The S&A mechanism consists of a out-of-

line spring loaded slider/bore rider containing the
Std. LCC-A, MSR 05856004 explosive lead and a spring loaded setback lock. A
propellant assembly is retained in the body forming the
Use: complete grenade. The propellant assembly consists of
a pyrotechnic delay detonator, launch propellant, an
Used with the M250, M239, M243 and similar grenade electric match, and a propellant retainer with electrical
launchers to provide an infrared and visual smoke contacts.
screening capability for armored/tactical vehicles.
Tabulated Data:
Description:
Model ----------------------------- M76
The grenade consists of a plastic cylindrical main body Type ------------------------------- Smoke, IR screen-
that contains the IR composition, burster, booster lead, ing
and safe and arm (S&A) Weight ---------------------------- 4.0 lb (1.8 kg)
Diameter-------------------------- 2.59 in.
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Length ----------------------------- 9.3 in. UNO serial number ---------- 0434

Filler ------------------------------- 3.1 lb (1.4 kg) IR UNO proper shipping
composition name --------------------------- Projectiles
Type ------------------------------- Electrical igniting DOT class--------------------- Class A Explosive
Replaced item ------------------ None DOT marking ---------------- EXPLOSIVE
PROJECTILES
Functioning :
NSN ------------------------------- 1330-01-171-8869
DODAC--------------------------- 1330-G826 The grenades are loaded into the launching device.
Line item number -------------- G80205 The electrical system is initiated to activate the electric
Class of supply ----------------- V match. The functioning of the electric match ignites the
delay element. Pressure build up in the base and the
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for grenade is ejected from the launcher device. During
additional data. flight of the grenade, the delay element burns through
and ignites the burster charge. The burning time of the
Unit of Issue : delay element is approximately 1.7 seconds. The
burster charge ruptures the plastic grenade body and
Each packed -------------------- 4 grenades per disperses the mixture which forms a smoke screen
metal container within 2 seconds after firing. A salvo of grenades
Basic load------------------------ 6 metal containers produces a smoke cloud approximately 30 meters
(24 grenades) forward of the launcher, seven meters high, and
obscuring a front of over a 110° arc. Cloud duration is
Packing Data: approximately 45 seconds depending upon weather
conditions.
Metal container:
Model --------------------------- M2A1 References:
Weight w/contents ----------- 22.7 lb (10.3 kg)
Length -------------------------- 12-1/32 in. TM 3-1040-268-20&P
Width---------------------------- 6-3/32 in. TM 9-1330-200-12
Height -------------------------- 7-1/2 in. TM 9-1330-200-34
Cube ---------------------------- 0.32 cu ft FM 23-30
Pallet (96 metal containers): DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Weight w/contents ---------- 2330 lb (1057 kg) DARCOM-P 1700-3-5
Length -------------------------- 36-7/8 in.
Width --------------------------- 30-7/8 in. Drawings:
Height -------------------------- 48-1/2 in.
Cube ---------------------------- 42 cu ft Top drawing ----------------- 13-19-150
Marking drawing------------- 13-19-180
Shipping and Storage Data: Packing drawing------------- 13-19-151
Pallet drawing --------------- 13-19-211
Hazard class/division and Marking ammunition
storage compatibility container drawing---------- 13-19-179
group------------------------ (02) 1.2
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Type Classification: (S&A) mechanism. The S&A mechanism consists of an

out-of-line spring loaded slider/bore rider containing an
Std. explosive lead and a spring loaded setback lock. A
propellant assembly is retained in the body forming the
Use: complete grenade. The propellant assembly consists of
a pyrotechnic delay detonator, a launch propellant, an
Used with the M250, M239, M243 and similar grenade electric match, and a propellant retainer with electrical
launchers to provide means to train armored/tactical contacts.
vehicle crews to employ smoke grenade launchers.
Tabulated Data:
Description:
Model ----------------------------- M82
The grenade consists of a plastic cylindrical main body Type ------------------------------- Smoke, simulant
that contains a smoke composition, a burster, a booster screening
lead, and a safe and arm Weight----------------------------- 3.1 lb (1.35 kg)
Diameter-------------------------- 2.59 in.
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Length ---------------------------- 9.3 in. DOT class------------------------- Class A explosive

Filler ------------------------------ 1.8 lb (800 g), tita- DOT marking -------------------- PROJECTILES
nium dioxide
Type ------------------------------- Electrical igniting Functioning :
Replaced item ------------------ None
The grenades are loaded into the launching device.
Federal Supply Code: The electrical system is initiated to activate the electric
match. The functioning of the electric match ignites the
NSN ------------------------------- 1330-01-353-3284 propellant charge which simultaneously ignites the delay
DODAC--------------------------- 1330-G978 element. Pressure builds up in the base and the
Line item number--------------- G80228 grenade is ejected from the launcher device. During
Class of supply ----------------- V flight of the grenade, the delay element burns through
See DOD Consolidated Ammunition Catalog for and ignites the burster charge. The burning time of the
additional data. delay element is approximately 1.7 seconds. The
burster charge ruptures the plastic grenade body and
Unit of Issue : disperses the mixture which forms a white smoke screen
within 2 seconds after firing. A salvo of grenades
Each packed -------------------- 4 grenades per produces a smoke cloud approximately 30 meters
metal container forward of the launcher, seven meters high, and
Basic load------------------------ 6 metal containers obscuring a front of over a 110 degree arc. Cloud
(24 grenades) duration is approximately 45 60 seconds depending
upon weather conditions.
Packing Data:
References:
Metal container:
Model --------------------------- M2A1 TM 3-1040-268-20&P
Weight w/contents ---------- 19.2 lb (8.71 kg) TM 9-1330-200-12
Length ------------------------- 12-1/32 in. TM 9-1330-34
Width --------------------------- 6-3/32 in. FM 23-30
Height -------------------------- 7-1/2 in. DOD Consolidated Ammo Catalog
Cube ---------------------------- 0.32 cu ft DARCOM-P 1700-3-5
Pallet (96 metal containers): Drawings:

Weight w/contents ---------- 1994 lb (905 kg)
Length ------------------------- 36-7/8 in. Top drawing -------------------- 13-19-290
Width--------------------------- 30-7/8 in. Marking drawing--------------- 13-19-302
Height ------------------------- 48-1/2 in. Packing drawing--------------- 13-19-300
Cube --------------------------- 42 cu ft Pallet drawing------------------ 13-19-303
Marking ammunition
Shipping and Storage Data: container drawing-------- 13-19-301

group -------------------------- (02) 1.2G
5-12
TM 43-0001-29
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
GORDON R. SULLIVAN
General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff
MILTON H. HAMILTON
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
07280
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-34-E, Block 0931, requirements for TPM 43-0001-29.
U.S. Government Printing Office: 1995 – 388-421/40002

PIN: 033398-000

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ARMY AMMUNITION DATA SHEETS

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ARMY AMMUNITION DATA SHEETS

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Technical Manual ) HEADQUARTERS

ARMY AMMUNITION DATA SHEETS

REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS

CHAPTER 2. HAND GRENADES

Section II. Smoke

Section III. Incendiary

Section IV. Offensive

* This manual supersedes TM 43-0001-29, 31 October 1977, including all changes.

CHAPTER 2. HAND GRENADES - Continued

Section V. Riot Control

Section VI. Illuminating

CHAPTER 3. RIFLE GRENADES

Section II. Smoke

CHAPTER 4. PRACTICE, INERT, TRAINING GRENADES

Grenade, Hand: Training, MK1A1 ......................................................................... 4-3

CHAPTER 5. SPECIAL TYPE GRENADES

Adapters, Grenade, Projection, M1 Series -........................................................... 5-3

1-4. METRIC CONVERSION CHART Approximate Conversions from Metric Measures

in. inches 2.5 centimeters cm AREA

When You Multiply

°F Fahrenheit 32 0.55 Celsius °C

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Use: Tabulated Data:

The M26A2 impact fragmentation hand grenade is Grenade (with fuze):

Type Classification: Difference Between Models:

Delay time ..........................4 to 5 seconds DOT class .................................Class A explosive

Packing box: Drawings:

The M33 fragmentation hand grenade is used to Tabulated Data:

The M33 grenade used the M213 fuze which is a Fuze:

Federal Supply Code Functioning:

NSN ..........................................1330-00-629-0964 Removal of the safety pin permits release of the

Packing Data: References:

Packing box: TM 9-1330-200

Lever, safety (color) ............Red handle w/IMPACT

Release of safety clip and removal of safety pin TM 9-1330-200

Primer (percussion) ............M42 Functioning:

Type Classification: The safety clip, of spring steel wire, consists of a

Use: Tabulated Data:

The M61 fragmentation hand grenade is used to Grenade (with fuze):

Length ...............................4 in. Functioning:

Unit of Issue: References:

Each packed ............................1 per fiber container; 30 TM 9-1330-200-12

Packing box: Drawings:

Shipping and Storage Data: Top drawing ..............................9235492

Type Classification: spread approximately 40 degrees or diamond-shaped to

Description: Grenade (with fuze):

Shipping and Storage Data: TM 9-1330-200

Type Classification: Tabulated Data:

Obs. AMCTC 6558 Grenade (with fuze):

Federal Supply Code Functioning:

NSN .........................................1330-00-028-5841 Removal of the safety pin permits release of the