TM-9-2350-261-10 Operator Manual M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download

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TM 9-2350-261-10 OPERATE SMOKE GRENADE LAUNCHERS — Continued 0067 00 LAUNCHING SMOKE GRENADES WARNING Smoke grenades explode and burn. Handle them with care. Except when using your hand to load grenade launcher, never put any part of your body in front of loaded launcher tubes. You could be killed or injured. Check that personnel are clear of firing lines when launching grenades. 1. Close driver’s hatch cover (WP 0007 00). 2. Close commander’s hatch cover (WP 0010 00). 3. Close cargo hatch cover (WP 0009 00). 4. Point front of carrier directly at area where smoke is desired to conceal the maneuver of the carrier from enemy observation. NOTE Before launching grenades, make sure there are no obstacles directly in front of carrier. 5. Turn MASTER SWITCH to ON. 0067 00-5