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6.11 Sh<strong>or</strong>t Term Time Delay f<strong>or</strong> Grenade<br />

A simple modification can produce delays of approximately 12 seconds f<strong>or</strong> grenades when fired from<br />

Grenade Launchers (section 4.5).<br />

Materials Required<br />

Grenade<br />

Nail<br />

Knife<br />

May not be needed<br />

Pliers<br />

Safety fuse<br />

Note: Any safety <strong>or</strong> improvised fuse may be used. However, since different time delays will result,<br />

determine the burning rate of the fuse first.<br />

Procedure<br />

1. Unscrew fuse mechanism from body of grenade<br />

and remove. Pliers may have to be used.<br />

2. Carefully cut with knife <strong>or</strong> break off detonat<strong>or</strong> at<br />

crimp and save f<strong>or</strong> later use.<br />

Caution: If detonat<strong>or</strong> is cut <strong>or</strong> broken below the crimp, detonation may occur and severe injuries<br />

could result.

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