Procedures for Using Fire.

TM 43-0002-31

c. Grenade, Hand: Incendiary, TH3, AN-M14.

This burning type grenade is used to destroy critical

components of equipment and to ignite fires

dispersers, breathing apparatus pressure

(TM 9-1330-200-12). SB 725-1300-1 authorizes the

cylinders, or other compressed gas cylin-

AN-M14 grenade for this purpose. The AN-M14 gre-

ders. Leave valves open after pressurized

nade is ignited by pulling the safety pin and releasing the

air is bled from cylinders. Instant release

safety lever. Its fuze has a delay time of about two

of pressurized air or gas can cause death

seconds. The thermate (TH3) burns with an intense

or injury to personnel.

heat of about 4,000F (2,182 C) for 30 to 45 seconds.

The AN-M14 grenade is issued 16 per box (NSN/

Do not smoke within 50 feet of any flam-

DODAC 1330-00-219-8557-G900).

mable liquids.

d. Rocket, Incendiary, 66mm: TPA, 4-Round Clip,

M74. This incendiary rocket, when fired from an

Do not spread gasoline over combustible

M202A1 66mm rocket launcher, is used to ignite fires

material to aid in rapid ignition. Gasoline is

and burn materiel from a distance (TM 3-1055-456-12).

toxic and very volatile. Because of its low

flashpoint, gasoline ignites easily and

may explode. Drain gasoline from fuel

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tanks into approved containers. Keep

open flame away from working area until

WARNING

ready to burn equipment.

DEATH or severe wounds or burns may

Do not allow DS2 decontaminating agent

result if personnel fail to observe safety

solution to contact skin or eyes or to be

precautions.

exposed to flame. DS2 is corrosive and

combustible. Careless handling may

Observe applicable surface danger zones

cause severe burns.

specified in AR 385-63 for hazards from

incendiary grenades, flamethrowers, in-

Always drain wet cell batteries before

cendiary rockets, and demolitions, or from

using any method of destruction. Bat-

ricochets from gunfire.

teries contain corrosive electrolyte which

can cause severe burns.

Do not hold onto or remain close to incen-

diary grenade after releasing safety lever.

Once safety lever is released the grenade

will function. This grenade emits incen-

diary particles, fumes, and intense heat.

Radiation hazard. Do not use mechanical

means, demolition, fire, gunfire, or

Before lighting fires, evacuate all other

dumping in water to destroy radioactive

personnel from the surface danger zone

sources. Exposure to radiation from the

to a safe distance upwind from the equip-

source may cause casualties or deaths.

ment to be burned. Take cover im-

mediately after starting fires.

Do not burn equipment where fires may

ignite ammunition stores. Remove all

When using demolition or fire as a method

ammunition from weapons and return to

of destruction for chemically contami-

ammunition shipping containers.

nated equipment (alarms, filters etc), per-

sonnel should mask and move upwind of

Always bleed pressurized air from units

the site. If unable to move upwind of the

such as flamethrowers, riot control agent

site, personnel must wear protective

clothing and masks.

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