1971 US Army Vietnam War OPERATORS ... - Survival Books

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMReplace cover, and tape in place. Identifydefect(s) and return container to ammunitiondisposal personnel.(g) Remove grenade from containerand inspect for obvious defects,(e.g., cracked grenadebody, broken fuze lugs, damaged safety lever (fig. 2-1),damaged safety pins or pull rings, damaged safety clips(when installed) and loose fuzes, which would impairfunctioning or present a safety hazard in handling.Dispose of defective grenades as indicated inWARNING, above.NOTEIf the grenade safety clip (when installed) isnot in position, secure it in position asindicated in paragraph 3-7a(7).NOTESave some packaging material for repackingof unused items; also, save components ofcontainers in order to repack retained items.Send excess packaging material toorganizational maintenance for their use.(h) Following criteria are applicable tofuze safety lever hinge ear engagement (fig. 2-1.1).Inspection shall be made with safety clip and safety pinin place. Defective items shall be referred toorganizational support personnel for corrective action.missing.1. Either of the two hinge ears2. Body lug damaged.3. Hinge ear that does not appear toextend beyond the vertical center line of fuze body lug.4. Hinge ear that does not appear toterminate in an upward direction.(i) If defects listed in 3 or 4 above areevident, restore ears to their original position aroundlugs using an improvised non-metallic tool(approximately 1/8 in. thick, Y2 in. wide, 6 in. long) (fig.2-1.2). If defects listed 1, 2, 3, and 4 are nonrepairabledispose of as indicated in WARNING, (para 2-lb()).(2) Practice hand grenades are furnished unassembled.WARNINGNever attempt to use grenade body whichhas any sign of metal failure.(a) Inspect practice grenade body forforeign matter in body cavity or in openings. Also,inspect for signs of metal failure (cracks or bulges).(b) Assure that port hole in base ofbody is not blocked.(c) Return defective practice grenadebodies to ammunition supply personnel for disposition.Change 8 2-2.3TM 9-1330-200-12/TM 1330-12/1AFigure 2-1. Grenade with damaged safety lever andbroken fuze lugs.WARNINGNever attempt to remove any grenade fuzefrom its packing if safety pin is missing.Identify defect(s), replace packing and returnfuze to ammunition supply personnel fordisposition. Never handle fuzes by pullrings or by grasping detonator assembly.(d) Remove fuze from packing andinspect for deformation, cracks, or corrosion.WARNINGWhen assembling fuze to body of grenade,do not face port hole toward personnel, orcover with hand.(e) Holding fuze in one hand, screwbody onto fuze (fig. 2-2). Assure that fuze is firmlyseated on grenade neck.NOTEThe hand grenade safety clip (wheninstalled) is assembled to the grenade andpositioned around the safety lever. With thesafety dip positioned on the grenade, thesafety lever will not be released if the safetypin is accidentally removed. The safety dipis a supplement.