AN-M14 TH3 Incendiary Hand Grenade
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Uses TH3 a form of thermite, which burns at very hot temperatures for 40 seconds, burning through 1/2 inch of steel plate and fuzing metalic parts. It produces its' own oxygen, so it can burn under water. Body: sheet metal. Gray with a single purple band. Some may be found light-red in color with black markings. Weight: 32 ounces Fuze Delay: 1.2 to 2 seconds Avoid looking directly at the grenade when it is burning as the intense light may damage the retina. |
Used to destroy equipment, including vehicles, weapons systems,
shelters, or munitions. The grenade may also be used to start fires in
areas containing flammable materials.From Operational Medicine 2001: Health Care in Military Settings
CAPT Michael John Hughey, MC, USNR
NAVMED P-5139
January 1, 2001
Bureau of Medicine and
Surgery,
Department of the Navy,
2300 E Street NW,
Washington, D.C,
20372-5300
United States Special Operations Command,
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.,
MacDill AFB, Florida,
33621-5323
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