MK3A2 Offensive Hand Grenade (Concussion Grenade)
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Body: fiber, black in color with yellow markings. Weight 15.6 ounces Fuze Delay: 4-5 seconds Average soldier can throw it 40 meters. In open areas, effective casualty radius is 2 meters. In closed areas, the radius may be larger, due to overpressure effects. Secondary missiles and fuze pieces may be projected as far as 200 meters from the point of detonation. |
Used to produce casualties during close combat while minimizing
danger to friendly personnel. The grenade is also used for concussion
effects in enclosed areas, for blasting, or for demolition tasks. The
shock waves (overpressure) produced by this grenade when used in
enclosed areas are greater than those produced by the fragmentation
grenade. It is, therefore, very effective against enemy soldiers
located in bunkers, buildings, and fortified areas.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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