M330 Obscuration Grenade
Abstract
The M330 Hand Grenade Smoke Screening (HGSS) produces a dense cloud of non-colored smoke for 90 to 150 seconds in the visual spectrum for screening and concealment of the tactical small unit. The environmentally friendly M330 is the approved replacement for the highly toxic AN-M8 HC Smoke hand grenade currently restricted for contingency operations. The interim solution, the M83 TA "Practice" smoke hand grenade, is not suitable and sustainable for combat operations as it requires a 3:1 ratio when compared to the AN-M8 HC or M330 for tactical obscuration. The M83 TA "Practice" smoke hand grenade will serve as the M330 HGSS trainer. The M330 enables the Soldier Lethality modernization priority by providing the Soldier with a tactical replacement for the AN-M8 that provides effective obscuration capability to support Soldier Maneuver under enemy fire while reducing toxicity to the Soldiers and Environment. The M330 also reduces Soldier load and the associated logistics burden as Soldiers can now use a single M330 in lieu of 3 M83s currently needed in tactical operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 7ed2f7bf1dc33608eb0743dc8b3a5df8