M330 Obscuration Grenade
Abstract
The M330 is an improved obscurant grenade that provides the warfighter with screening performance equivalent to the legacy AN-M8 smoke grenade. The M330 will replace the toxic carcinogen fill used in the AN-M8 smoke grenade with a more environmentally friendly formulation. The legacy AN-M8 has been restricted to use in contingency operations only due to its toxic effects. The M83 training smoke grenade currently used in lieu of the AN-M8 in both training and tactical operations does not give the screening performance comparable to the legacy AN-M8. Soldiers must also use three M83 grenades to produce obscuration effects comparable to a single AN-M8 grenade. The M330 will not only reduce the Soldier's combat load but will also provide sufficient tactical obscuration compared to the M83 thereby increasing Soldier mobility and survivability during operations under enemy fire.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- bc4bb0c53ba877dad238c3bede1e20d1