AN-M8 HC Smoke Grenade
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Body is a sheet steel cylinder, filled with HC smoke mixture. Light green body with white top. Weight: 24 ounces Fuze Delay: 1.2 to 2 seconds Average soldier can throw it 30 meters. Emits a dense cloud of white smoke for 105 to 150 seconds. If damaged with exposure of the filler material, spontaneous ignition can occur, particularly in the present of moisture and air. Produces some hydrochloric acid fumes that can irritate the eyes, throat and lungs. For that reason, if used in a closed space, protective masks should be employed by friendly forces. Treatment of symptoms involves immediate removal from the exposure, observation for delayed effects, and treatment of bronchospasm with vasodilators, steroids, and antibiotics (long-term) as indicated. |
Used to produce dense clouds of white smoke for signaling and
screening.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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