Weapons Lane
W7

HAND GRENADES

2:30 (identify) 30 sec (open troops) 1 min (urban)

Conditions: You have been directed to employ hand grenades against a variety of enemy targets in an urban environment.

Understanding This Task

This is a three-part task. Part I is a written identification test — you must correctly identify all 6 grenade types with 100% accuracy. Part II requires you to engage a target 35 meters away in the open within 30 seconds. Part III requires engaging through a window, door, or bunker at 10 meters within 1 minute.

Left-handed throwers: Invert the grenade with the top of the fuse facing downward. Twist the pull ring away from the body.

Common NO-GO Mistakes

  • 100% accuracy required on grenade identification — all 6 types
  • Removing safety clip or pin before grenade is about to be thrown
  • Exposing yourself to enemy for more than 3 seconds while observing target
  • Not seeking cover after throwing
  • Grenade must land within 5m radius (open) or within the opening (urban)

Starting Configuration

Part I: Pictures or training grenades, laminated answer sheet, alcohol pens.

Part II: Two training grenades with fuses, secured in pouches. Silhouette at 35m with 5m radius circle.

Part III: Two training grenades, building/bunker at 10m, covered starting position.

Task Basis: 071-440-0031, 071-COM-4407

Video Resources

ESB 2022: Hand Grenades — 1-2 SBCT
ESB hand grenade employment demonstration
Know Your Tasks: Hand Grenade
ESB hand grenade identification and employment
How To Throw a Hand Grenade
SSG Caralle demonstrates proper throwing technique
Critical Notes
  • 100% accuracy required on grenade identification — all 6 types.
  • Do NOT remove safety clip or safety pin until grenade is about to be thrown.
  • Left-handed throwers: invert grenade with top of fuse facing downward.

PART I: IDENTIFY HAND GRENADES

0/6 GO
Part I Timer: 2 Minutes 30 Seconds
2:30
  1. 1

    M67 Fragmentation

    • Use to disable or kill personnel.
  2. 2

    MK3A2 Offensive Grenade

    • Concussion effect in enclosed areas.
    • Use against enemy in bunkers, buildings, and fortified areas.
    • Use for blasting and demolition tasks.
  3. 3

    M84 Diversionary/Flash-Bang Stun

    • Disorientation, confusion, and loss of hearing.
    • Non-lethal diversionary device.
    • Damages eyesight and night vision during limited visibility.
  4. 4

    M18 Colored Smoke

    • Use for screening.
    • Use for signaling.
  5. 5

    AN-M14 TH3 Incendiary

    • Use to destroy equipment.
    • Use to start fires.
  6. 6

    ABC-M7A2/M7A3 Riot Control

    • Control riots or disable without serious injury.

PART II: EMPLOY AGAINST TROOPS IN OPEN

Part II Timer: 30 Seconds
0:30

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

0/4 GO
  1. 1

    Select proper throwing position

    • Ensure proper covered position. Determine distance to target. Align body with target.
  2. 2

    Grip the hand grenade

    • Place grenade in palm of throwing hand — safety lever between first and second joints of thumb.
    • Keep pull ring accessible to index or middle finger of free hand.
  3. 3

    Prepare the hand grenade

    • Tilt grenade forward to observe safety clip.
    • Remove safety clip by sweeping with thumb of opposite hand.
    • Insert finger in pull ring to the knuckle. Ensure safety lever held down firmly.
    • Twist pull ring toward body (away for left-handed). Remove safety pin.
  4. 4

    Throw within effective range of target

    • Observe target (no more than 3 seconds exposure). Check for obstacles.
    • Confirm body-target alignment. Throw overhand while maintaining weapon control.
    • Seek cover. If no cover, drop prone with protective headgear facing detonation.
    • Prepare second grenade. Only pull pin if needed. Re-engage if grenade did not explode within 5 meters of target.

PART III: EMPLOY THROUGH WINDOW, DOOR, OR BUNKER

Part III Timer: 1 Minute
1:00

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

0/7 GO
  1. 1

    Identify the target to engage

  2. 2

    Select appropriate movement technique

    • Move to safe, covered position with protection from roll-back grenade and enemy fields of fire.
  3. 3

    Select proper throwing position

    • Any method may be used: overarm, underarm, sidearm, flipping, or dropping — while maintaining weapon control.
  4. 4

    Determine distance to target

  5. 5

    Grip the hand grenade

    • Safety lever between first and second joints of thumb. Pull ring accessible.
  6. 6

    Prepare the hand grenade

    • Observe safety clip. Remove it. Insert finger in pull ring. Hold lever down. Remove pin.
  7. 7

    Throw within the opening of the target

    • Observe target (3 seconds max). Check for obstacles. Throw. Seek cover.
    • Prepare second grenade if needed. Re-engage if first was ineffective.
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