071-325-4401 (SL1) - Perform Safety Checks on Hand Grenades

1.   Identify the
grenades listed in table 071-325-4401-1
by type, color, markings, and usage.

Table
071-325-4401-1.
Hand Grenades

Type

Color/Markings

Use

M67
Fragmentation

OD
with yellow marking.

To
disable or kill personnel. Explodes 4
to 5 seconds after safety lever is
released

M18
Colored Smoke

OD
with color of smoke on top

To
signal personnel.

M34
WP Smoke

Light
green, yellow band, red marking.
“OLD MARKING” light gray, yellow
band, yellow printing.

To
signal personnel. Produces casualties
up to 35 meters away.

AN-M8
HC Smoke

Light
green, black marking, white top.

To
screen, (provide concealment).

AN-M14
TH3
Incendiary

Light
red with black lettering.

To
destroy equipment and start fires.

AB
M52A2 CS
Riot Control

Gray,
red band(s) and markings

To
control riots or disable individuals
without serious injury.

2.   Inspect hand grenades for defects; correct defects,
if possible.

a.
Check the fuse to ensure
it is screwed tightly on the body of
the grenade.

b.
Check the safety clip to
ensure-

(1) 
It is present.

(2) 
It is in the correct
position.

Note. Perform step 2c only if necessary.

c.
Replace missing safety
clips.

(1) 
Slide the clip onto the
handle.

(2) 
Attach the loop portion
of the clip around the fuse.

(3) 
Snap the clip end
around the safety lever.

d.
Check the safety pin.

(1) 
Ensure the clip is in
the correct position. If not in
position, carefully push it into
place while holding the safety
lever down.

(2) 
Ensure the clip is not
bent. If it is bent, carefully
bend it back in position.

e.
Check the safety ring for
cracking and reject the grenade with
a cracked safety ring.

f. 
Check grenades for dirt.
Wipe dirty or grimy grenades with a
cloth.

g.
Turn in defective
grenades.

WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify a grenade. Do
not attempt to defuse a grenade. Do
not attempt to remove a grenade found
upside down in its packing container.
Do not handle a dud grenade. Do not
attach grenades to clothing or
equipment by the pull ring.

3.   Attach the grenade to an ammunition pouch.

a.
Attach the grenade to the
new style pouch.

(1) 
Slip the grenade safety
lever over the small strap (sewn
to each side of the ammunition
pouch).

(2) 
Push the grenade down
until it is firmly seated against
the side of the pouch.

(3) 
Ensure the pull ring is
pointed downward.

(4) 
Wrap the carrying strap
around the fuse including both the
safety lever and the pull ring.

b.
Attach the grenade to the
old style pouch.

Note. A small strap is sewn to each side of the pouch.

(1) 
Slip the safety lever
over the strap and push the
grenade down until it is firmly
seated against the side of the
pouch.

(2) 
Ensure the pull ring is
pointed downward, wrapping the
carrying strap around the fuse,
including the safety lever and
pull ring.

4.   Check grenades occasionally while moving to ensure
the fuse is tight and the strap is
secure.