TM 9-1330-200-12/OP 3833 1st Rev. Vol 2/TM 1320-12/1A
Section II. OPERATION OF MATERIEL USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAJOR ITEMS
2-3. Grenade Projection Adapters
(2) When safety clip (when installed) has
been released and safety pin removed, grenade is
a. Applications. Grenade projection adapters are
armed. Launch immediately.
devices designed to adapt hand grenades for
launching from rifles assembled with grenade launchers,
(3) Keep adapters clean and dry, particularly
thus extending their range. Grenade projection adapters
on inside of stabilizer tube. Do not use adapters with
consist of a stabilizer tube with a fin assembly on one
cracked or distorted stabilizer tubes.
Check that
end and gripping claws on the other end. The claws, of
grenade fits on adapter. Assure that adapter moves
spring steel, grip the hand grenade and hold it in place
freely on launcher.
on the adapter. Grenade projection adapters may be
(4) Never place grenade on launcher unless it
used with service and practice hand grenades as
is to be fired immediately. Do not attach grenades to
launcher as means of carrying grenades.
(5) Normally, grenades are prevented from
falling off launcher by grenade retainer spring; however,
Adapters
when firing at minus (depressed) angle of elevation,
lower rifle gently to prevent weight of grenade from
Grenade projection adapter
Grenades
causing it to slip from launcher.
M1
Grenade, Hand: Fragmentation,
(6) Do not handle duds. Report their location
Mk2
to authorized disposal personnel.
M1A1 & M1A2
Grenade, Hand: Illuminating,
Mk1
Grenades, Hand: Fragmenta-
c. Adapters, Grenade Projection, M1-Series.
tion, M61, M26A1, M26, Mk2,
M62, M30
Grenade, Hand-Rifle: Smoke,
(1) Applications.
Grenade
Projection
WP, M34
Adapters M1 Series are used to adapt fragmentation,
M2 & M2A1
Grenade, Hand: Riot, CN, M
practice, illuminating and WP smoke hand grenades for
& M7A1
launching from a rifle equipped with a grenade launcher.
Grenade, Hand: CS, ABC-M7A2
Three different models are available: the M1, the M1A1
and ABC-M7A3
Grenade Hand: Smoke, HC,
AN-M8
can be projected a maximum of 160 meters when fired
Grenade, Hand: Incendiary,
from a rifle using Grenade Projection Adapters M1
TH3, AN-M14
Series.
Grenade, Hand: 8 to 12 Second
(2) Preparation for use.
Delay, CS, M54
Grenade, Hand: Colored Smoke
(Red, Green, Yellow or Vio-
WARNING
let) M18
Do not use grenade having bent or damaged
safety lever with grenade projection 'adapter.
NOTE
Be sure base of grenade is fully seated against
Hand Grenades M68, M59 (M33 w/Fuze M217)
base of cup and that each claw holds grenade
(M33A1), M57, M26A1 are not to be launched
tightly above seam of Grenade M61, M26 or M30,
from a rifle.
or in body serrations of Grenades Mk2, or in
annular ring of M34. Do not apply force to
b. Precautions. In addition to precautions list ed in
arming clip of adapter after grenade has been
attached.
grenade to be used, observe following precautions in
launching grenade projection adapters assembled with
CAUTION
hand grenades: (1) Never release safety clip and
Do not use damaged adapters.
remove safety pin from hand grenade until just before
(a) Inspect grenade to make sure
firing.
safety pin and safety clip are securely in place, and
safety lever is not damaged or bent.