Critical Combat Performances, Knowledges, and Skills Required of the Infantry Rifle Squad Leader: Grenade Launcher, 40MM, M79

Abstract

The paper outlines the knowledges, skills, and performances required of the Infantry rifle squad leader to use and supervise the use of the 40-mm, M79 Grenade Launcher. It presents information on the Grenade Launcher's capabilities, the delivery of accurate direct and indirect fire, the employment in tactical situations, safety procedures, maintenance, and destruction to prevent capture.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0713756

Entities

People

  • George J. Magner

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Enemy Personnel
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Explosives
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Grenade Launchers
  • Grenades
  • Hand Grenades
  • Indirect Fire
  • Launchers
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Night Vision
  • Night Vision Devices
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • ballistics.