Demonstration of the Replacement of the Dyes and Sulfur in the M18 Red and Violet Smoke Grenades: Cost & Performance Report
Abstract
The objective of this demonstration was to validate alternative materials and products so that they may be written into new military specifications (MILSPECS), including modified formulations of the smoke grenades to be used in manufacturing. The proposed effort provided production and testing of four potential material substitutions for two smoke munitions items that are considered essential to Army training operations. The potential material replacements included (1) replacing the dye in M18 red grenades, (2) replacing the dye in the M18 violet grenades, (3) an evaluation of the starter patches for use in the colored smoke grenades, and (4) replacing sulfur with a sugar-chlorate formulation. of this program will introduce safer smoke munitions for the soldiers in training and active service. This demonstration included the survey, testing and manufacturing of test, pilot and production runs of these munitions (red and violet smoke grenades) to ensure they met the specifications of their predecessors and the safety requirements for our soldiers to use them safely during training and also in active service.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA477977
Entities
People
- Tamera Rush