M32 mgl multiple grenade launcher sixshot grenade launcher. This manual discusses gunnery training and trainthetrainer and includes an appendix on the 40mm grenade launcher, m79. The grenadelauncher attachment development glad program is an evolution of a program which began several years ago to obtain a suitable 40mm grenadelauncher attachment for use on the x1l68l rifle now the ml6a. Squad weapons b2e2657 student handout training command.
All dimensions are nominal and subject to change technical data. Tbs m203 1003 given a service rifle with a mounted m203 grenade launcher that fails to fire and ammunition, while wearing a fighting load, perform misfire procedures for an m203 grenade launcher to return the weapon to action. Online army study guide m203 40 mm grenade launcher. Technical manual headquarters department of the army no. Technical manual for launcher, grenade, 40mm, m203, we and launcher, grenade, 40mm, m203a1, we and launcher, grenade, 40mm, m203a2, we, plus 500 free us military manuals and us army field manuals when you sample this book take a look at the sample for this book and for details about downloading 500 free us military manuals as a. Sep 04, 20 footage of classroom instruction and range firing of the m203 grenade launcher at altus air force base, oklahoma. The m203 is a single shot 40 mm grenade launcher designed to attach to a rifle.
Though versatile, and compatible with many rifle models, the m203 was originally designed for the u. Knowing what is in this manual and how to use it will save you time and work and. M203a1, tm 9101022110the safest, easiest, and best way to operate the m203 40mm grenadelauncher is to use this manual. The launcher also has a quadrant sight which may be attached to the m16a2 carrying handle and is used when precision is required out to the maximum effective range of the weapon. In 1964, three types of prototype grenade launcher. Technical manual for launcher, grenade, 40mm, m203, we and launcher, grenade, 40mm, m203a1, we and launcher, grenade, 40mm, m203a2, we, plus 500 free. Giving you the worlds first handheld 40mm automatic grenade launcher. This manual highlights mechanical training, weapon capabilities, and gunnery principles, methods, techniques, and standards that apply to. This manual provides technical information on and training and combat techniques for the m203 grenade launcher.
M203 grenade launcher wikipedia republished wiki 2. These tests included drop testing, salt fog spray, and safety assessments. Issues 10101210 of department of the army technical manual. The m321a1 is a handheld, gas plug operating, semiautomatic, revolving action, 40mm multishot grenade launcher msgl. Login to download, request hard copy, or add this manual to your unit library. It is being replaced as the service rifle of the french military. Unit and direct support maintenance manual including repair parts and special tools list for m203series grenade launcher login to download, request hard copy, or add this manual to your unit library. The distinctive step in its barrel is for mounting the m203 with the. Operators manual and technical manual for grenade launcher 40mm, m203, plus 500 free us military manuals and us army field manuals when you sample this book kindle edition by delene kvasnicka of survivalebooks, us army. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the. The grenade launcher m203 was designed to be used with the m16 series rifles. Unit and direct support maintenance manual including repair parts and special tools list for m203 series grenade launcher login to download, request hard copy, or add this manual to your unit library.
The m203 is a singleshot 40 mm underbarrel grenade launcher designed to attach to a rifle. Army as a replacement for the venerable m203 launcher that has been in use for many years the m320 a variant of the of the heckler and koch agc eglm enhanced grenade launcher module. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. The grenade launcher m203 was designed to be used with the m16 series rifles, can be fieldstripped in a hurry without special tools, and fires a 40mm grenade.
The m4 carbine is extensively used by the united states armed forces and is largely replacing the m16 rifle in united states army and united states marine corps combat units as the primary infantry weapon and service rifle the m4 is also capable of mounting the m203 and m320 grenade launchers. The weapon was trialed with marine units in iraq and offers suppression of enemy positions through a springdriven, nonremovable, sixshot revolving cylinder capable of projecting 40mmtype grenades out to ranges of 400 yards. The m203 series grenade launchers are lightweight, singleshot, breechloaded, pump action sliding barrel, shoulderfired weapons. This cartridge is especially effective when fired into an enclosed area. The grenadier cleans and lubricates the m79 grenade launcher the same as he would the m203 grenade launcher. Giving you the worlds best 40mm multishot grenade launchers. Learning to use this tm is as easy asreading through this section.
This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. M203 m203a1m203a2 grenade launchers require inspection at a more frequent interval. Launcher, grenade, 40 mm, m203 is used while attached to a. M203 technical manual pdf book manual free download. From the eye of the soldier photographs from the front, taken by those actually fighting the. Intended users include leaders and designated grenadiers, who will use this information to successfully integrate the m203 into their combat operation. The m32a1 is the usmcsocom 40mm multishot grenade launcher of choice. Fm 2331 headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 20 september 1994.
He is the director of armament research services ares and the technical specialist for the small arms survey. The m203 grenade launcher is a lightweight, singleshot, breechloaded, pump actionsliding. Tm9101022110 m203 operators manual internet archive. Given a service rifle with a mounted m203 grenade launcher that fails to fire and ammunition, while wearing a fighting load, perform misfire procedures for an m203 grenade launcher to return the weapon to action. This manual discusses gunnery training and trainthetrainer and includes an. The m203 grenade launcher is intended to be used as close fire support against point and area targets. The m32a1 has been tested to the rigorous milspecmilstd required by the usmc. Practice by answering the questions in the topic m203 40 mm grenade launcher online at. What is the casualty radius of a m203 40 mm he round. Unlike the m203, the weapon breaks open rather than slides forward, allowing what many believe to be a quicker method of loading. This manual covers the operation of the m203 and m203a1 40mm grenade launchers.
This manual provides technical information on and training and combat techniques. The five chapters, and what they contain, are found in the table of contents in the front of this manual. M203 grenade launcher, its components, and its ammunition. The grenade launcher attachment development glad program is an evolution of a program which began several years ago to obtain a suitable 40mm grenade launcher attachment for use on the x1l68l rifle now the ml6a.
Footage of classroom instruction and range firing of the m203 grenade launcher at altus air force base, oklahoma. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the procedures, please let us know. The m203 is a breach loaded attachable grenade launcher that is affixed to. Intended users include leaders and designated grenadiers, who will use this information to successfully integrate the m203 into their combat operations. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. It uses the same rounds as the older standalone m79 breakaction grenade launcher, which utilizes the highlow propulsion system to keep recoil forces low. Official us army field manual in acrobat pdf file format. The m203 was designed and procured as the replacement for the m79 grenade launcher of the vietnam era. This technical manual tm, authenticated for marine corps use and effective. Technical manual for launcher, grenade, 40mm, m203, we and launcher, grenade, 40mm, m203a1, we and launcher, grenade, 40mm, m203a2, we, plus 500 free us military manuals and us army field manuals when you sample this booktake a look at the sample for this book and for details. Jan 12, 2020 read online m203 technical manual book pdf free download link book now.
Afghan national security forces order of battle pdf. Armament research services ares is a specialist consultancy which offers technical expertise and analysis to a range of government and nongovernment entities in the arms and munitions field. Abbreviations and acronyms pla peoples liberation army splmn. The 40mm grenade launcher, m203, mounted on the m16al rifle. The m203 grenade launcher is a lightweight, singleshot, breechloaded, pump action sliding. M203 grenade launcher to ensure the weapon is complete, clean, and serviceable. Technical data for the m79 grenade launcher are as follows. Marines with company a, ground combat element integrated task force gceitf, conduct grenadier training with the m203 grenade launcher at range k504 on marine corps base camp lejeune, north. The projectiles will penetrate window glass or tip t1o 9 millimeters 34 inch thick pine wood at 200 meters 656 feet and release cs after penetration. Us army technical manual, tm 9100523414p, launchers, grenade, m7a3 and m76, 1967 scope this manual is a list of basic issue items, repair parts and special tools required for the performance of organizational, direct support and general support maintenance of the grenade launcher, m7a3 and m76.
Marines practice with live grenades, m203 grenade launcher and m4m16 rifles m203 grenade launcher for marui m4 m16a2 long gp238 manual. Proudly made 100% in the usa aami supplies a family of comprehensive, accurate and unsurpassed weapons, in support of the united states military and various nato nations. Gunners are advisors on the mos training requirements and development of all mos 0369, 03, 0321 infantry. It gives the unit the capability of laying down a heavy volume of cl ose, accurate, and continuous fire. The m320 uses the same highlow propulsion system as the m203. Yan the chinese qlz87 automatic grenade launcher 3 agl automatic grenade launcher gpmg general purpose machine gun sometimes medium machine guns he high explosive heat high explosive antitank hmg heavy machine gun norinco china north industries corporation. Download pdf version download flashcards online flashcards. Tbs m203 1004 given a grenade launcher, ammunition. Mk 19, 40mm grenade machine gun, mod 3 combat index, llc. The following technical data for the m203m203a1 grenade launcher comes directly. The round is designed to be effective at breaking through windows and exploding inside, blowing up doors, producing multiple casualties, destroying bunkers or emplacements, and damaging or disabling softskinned vehicles.
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