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It creates a flash and loud report 5 to 10 seconds after ignition. Their primary use is to warn of infiltrating troops by illuminating the field. The M red signal kit contains only red signals. The signals can be seen for 50 to 58 kilometers at night. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. Gases from the burning initiating charge expel the signal from the launcher rocket barrel with a slight recoil.

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If the expended signal is on the end of the bandoleer or if the signals between the expended signal and the end have been used, cut the bandoleer and discard the waste. They can be used, however, to light a small area for short periods when two or more illuminating signals are fj at the same time. This group of signals includes five-star clusters, single-star parachutes, and smoke parachutes.

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Radio, telephone, voice, messenger, and arm-and-hand signals are communication means that may be ineffective in certain tactical situations. The burning time for these signals is 10 seconds 3-3.30candlepower.

Smoke parachutes are for signaling only. Star clusters, star parachutes, and smoke parachutes are three handheld signals used by the Army.

Grenades and Pyrotechnic Signals FM 3 23.30

Enter Your Email Address. Star parachutes are also used for signaling and illuminating. At that point, a delay element ignites an ejection charge, which in turn forces the five-star illumination cluster out of the nose of the signal body. The M signal kit contains -323.30 red, two white, and two green signals.

The pen gun flare supports the small unit leader in fire control, maneuver, and initiating operations such as ambushes. Star clusters are used for signaling 3-23.30 illuminating. The average rate of descent for either is 2. Cock the projector by moving the trigger to the safety slot. Return the partly used kit to the plastic bag and seal with tape. Sign In Sign Out.

FM 3-23.30 Grenades and Pyro

The booby trap simulator, M, Figure is used during training and military exercises. The projector and cm bandoleer plus seven signals make up this kit Figure United States Army Field Manuals. This pen gun flare has a threaded projector with the projectiles contained in a cloth bandoleer. This image is a work of a U.

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Views View Edit History. As a work of the U. When the primer is struck, the flash from the primer ignites an initiating charge of black powder at the base of the signal. Pyrotechnic signals are prescribed at command level and are prearranged in accordance with SOPs. They are also used as signals or booby traps. The current types of star parachutes include the MA1 red starthe MA1 white starand the M green star. They are issued in an expendable launcher that consists of a launching tube and a firing cap.

When tripped or activated, the simulator functions with a flash and loud report. All signals may be obtained and fired separately. Before firing the signal, the firer must make sure there is enough overhead clearance. Ground pyrotechnic signals are capable of signaling for communication or illuminating a small area. Ground pyrotechnic signals rise to a height of to meters before functioning, unlike ffm old smoke grenades that functioned either on impact or shortly after firing.

The explosive simulator, M80, Figure is used during training and fj deactivation training programs. The current types of smoke parachutes include the MA1 green smokethe MA1 red smokeand the M yellow smoke.