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

WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMTM 9-1330-200-12/OP 3833 1 st Rev. Vol 2/TM 1320-12/1ASection II. OPERATION OF MATERIEL USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAJOR ITEMS2-3. Grenade Projection Adaptersa. Applications. Grenade projection adapters aredevices designed to adapt hand grenades forlaunching from rifles assembled with grenade launchers,thus extending their range. Grenade projection adaptersconsist of a stabilizer tube with a fin assembly on oneend and gripping claws on the other end. The claws, ofspring steel, grip the hand grenade and hold it in placeon the adapter. Grenade projection adapters may beused with service and practice hand grenades asindicated in table 2-1.Table 2-1. Grenades Used with Grenade ProjectionAdaptersGrenade projection adapterM1M1A1 & M1A2M2 & M2A1GrenadesGrenade, Hand: Fragmentation,Mk2Grenade, Hand: Illuminating,Mk1Grenades, Hand: Fragmentation,M61, M26A1, M26, Mk2,M62, M30Grenade, Hand-Rifle: Smoke,WP, M34Grenade, Hand: Riot, CN, M& M7A1Grenade, Hand: CS, ABC-M7A2and ABC-M7A3Grenade Hand: Smoke, HC,AN-M8Grenade, Hand: Incendiary,TH3, AN-M14Grenade, Hand: 8 to 12 SecondDelay, CS, M54Grenade, Hand: Colored Smoke(Red, Green, Yellow or Violet)M18NOTEHand Grenades M68, M59 (M33 w/Fuze M217)(M33A1), M57, M26A1 are not to be launchedfrom a rifle.b. Precautions. In addition to precautions list ed inparagraph 2-la, and the precautions listed for particulargrenade to be used, observe following precautions inlaunching grenade projection adapters assembled withhand grenades: (1) Never release safety clip andremove safety pin from hand grenade until just beforefiring.(2) When safety clip (when installed) hasbeen released and safety pin removed, grenade isarmed. Launch immediately.(3) Keep adapters clean and dry, particularlyon inside of stabilizer tube. Do not use adapters withcracked or distorted stabilizer tubes. Check thatgrenade fits on adapter. Assure that adapter movesfreely on launcher.(4) Never place grenade on launcher unless itis to be fired immediately. Do not attach grenades tolauncher as means of carrying grenades.(5) Normally, grenades are prevented fromfalling off launcher by grenade retainer spring; however,when firing at minus (depressed) angle of elevation,lower rifle gently to prevent weight of grenade fromcausing it to slip from launcher.(6) Do not handle duds. Report their locationto authorized disposal personnel.c. Adapters, Grenade Projection, M1-Series.(1) Applications. Grenade ProjectionAdapters M1 Series are used to adapt fragmentation,practice, illuminating and WP smoke hand grenades forlaunching from a rifle equipped with a grenade launcher.Three different models are available: the M1, the M1A1and the M1A2 (fig. 2-9). Fragmentation hand grenadescan be projected a maximum of 160 meters when firedfrom a rifle using Grenade Projection Adapters M1Series.(2) Preparation for use.WARNINGDo not use grenade having bent or damagedsafety lever with grenade projection 'adapter.Be sure base of grenade is fully seated againstbase of cup and that each claw holds grenadetightly above seam of Grenade M61, M26 or M30,or in body serrations of Grenades Mk2, or inannular ring of M34. Do not apply force toarming clip of adapter after grenade has beenattached.CAUTIONDo not use damaged adapters.(a) Inspect grenade to make suresafety pin and safety clip are securely in place, andsafety lever is not damaged or bent.2-11