AN M18

=AN-M18 Colored Smoke Grenade=

This US Army grenade is used as a ground-to-ground or ground-to-air signaling device, a target or landing zone marking device, or a screening device for unit movements.

Warning

WITH BOTH THE AN M8 AND AN-M18, THERE IS DANGER OF STARTING A FIRE IF IT IS USED IN A DRY AREA.

Field Expedient Use

When employing the M18 or AN-M8 HC hand grenade, it may be desirable to use one of these grenades without the fuze. To do this, the following procedure should be used in combat only:
#Remove the tape from grenade bottom to expose the filler.
#Remove the fuze by unscrewing it from the grenade.
#Ignite starter mixture with open flame.
#Immediately throw the grenade to avoid burn injury.

ee also

*M18 Colored Smoke Grenade