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They are used to mark targets, landing zones and other signaling purpose and are available in red, white, blue, green, gray, yellow, orange, gray, black and violet. They are non explosive, non lethal cannisters.
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Do US army rangers us flash bang or smoke grenades?
When going into riot control or heavy fighting, smoke AND flashbangs are issued. However, usually only smoke grenades are issed.
Can smoke grenades light grass?
Both the M8 and M18 smoke grenades used by the US Military generate enough heat to ignite dry grass and leaves. While they do not generate the heat of a White Phosphorus grenade, they can start a fire. The Field Manual for grenades specifically warns of the fire hazard.
What type of grenade is the US military using right now?
The US military currently uses various types of grenades depending on the specific purpose. The M67 fragmentation grenade is the most widely used type, known for its ability to produce lethal fragments upon explosion. Additionally, the military also uses other types of grenades such as smoke grenades, illuminating grenades, and flashbang grenades for specific tactical situations.
What Field Manual covers the use of hand grenades?
The US Army field manual is FM 3-23.30.See the link below.
Are grenades marked with the delay?
During the Viet War era, US grenades (frag, concussion, smoke, etc) were generally NOT marked indicating the delay time. That data was taught in Basic and AIT (Advanced Individual Trainng). Smoke had NO delay; frag/concussion had delays, but, as taught, could NOT be trusted; translation: pull and throw immediately (none of that Hollywood counting of seconds stuff!).
Did the US army ever train soldiers to throw a baseball as a sneak attack on the enemy?
A baseball? We didn't train to throw baseballs... hand grenades, yes, but baseballs have no value in combat.
Are the us army rangers extreme?
No there are merely ordinary citizens with a purpose to protect the country they defend.
Are the us army rangers bad?
No there are merely ordinary citizens with a purpose to protect the country they defend.
Were there grenades as weapons on d-day?
Yes, grenades were used on D-Day, the British Number 36 Mills, the US M10 and the German Steilhandgranate.
In the us the army air force navy marines and coast guard fulfill a purpose of government?
to protect
What types of grenades are used today?
stiealhand grenade, frag grenade, smoke grenade tabun gas grenade, and sticky grenade stieal? (Steel?) hand grenade, frag grenade, smoke grenade, tabun gas grenade, sticky grenade. There are also Anti-Tank HEAT and white phosphorus smoke, or other types of smoke grenades that are thrown and, or projected by rifles and other launchers. Fragmentation grenades and flairs can also be launched from a rifle grenade launcher/adapter. Furthermore, there are also offensive and defensive fragmentation hand grenades. Offensive grenades have either a plastic case with out fragments, or many very small fragments that do not travel far and are thus little danger to the advancing troupes who tossed it some required distance. The Offensive hand grenade has fragments who's size is chosen to trade effective radius against chance to inflict a disabling wound. Larger fragments travel farther, but there are less of them which reduces the chance of success at longer ranges where their spread is farther apart.
What weapons did japan use that the us didn't have?
atomic bombs, and high tech grenades.
