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Revision as of 19:36, 15 December 2006
Color/Markings: light green body with black markings and a white top.
Body: Sheet steel cylinder.
Filler: 19 ounces of Type C, HC smoke mixture.
Fuze: M201A1.
Weight: 24 ounces.
Safety clip: No.
Range: Can be thrown 30 meters by average soldier.
Duration: The grenade emits a dense cloud of white smoke for 105 to 150 seconds.
Warning
- THE AN-M8 HAND GRENADE PRODUCES HARMFUL HYDROCHLORIC FUMES THAT IRRITATES THE EYES, THROAT, AND LUNGS. IT SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CLOSED-IN AREAS UNLESS THE USERS ARE WEARING PROTECTIVE MASKS.
- WITH BOTH THE AN-M8 AND AN M18, THERE IS DANGER OF STARTING A FIRE IF IT IS USED IN A DRY AREA.
Field Expedient Use
When employing the M18 or AN-M8 HC hand grenade, it may be desirable to use one of these grenades without the fuze. To do this, the following procedure should be used in combat only:
- Remove the tape from grenade bottom to expose the filler.
- Remove the fuze by unscrewing it from the grenade.
- Ignite starter mixture with open flame.
- Immediately throw the grenade to avoid burn injury.