The Hand Grenade by Gordon L. Rottman

Author:Gordon L. Rottman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: The Hand Grenade
ISBN: 9781472807366
Publisher: Osprey Publishing Ltd

British infantry of 17 Platoon, H Company, 2nd London Irish Rifles hurl hand grenades during an attack on a German strongpoint on the southern bank of the River Senio, Italy, on March 22, 1945. (© IWM NA 23243)

Throwing the grenade

To throw a grenade regardless of position the following considerations are taken, according to FM 3-23.30:

(1) Observe the target to establish the range between the throwing position and target. Be aware of any obstacles in the throwing zone. In observing the target, minimize exposure time (no more than 3 seconds).

(2) Firmly grip the hand grenade in the throwing hand.

(3) Grasp the pull ring with the index or middle finger of the non-throwing hand. Remove the safety pin with a pulling and twisting motion. If the tactical situation permits, observe the safety pin’s removal.

(4) Look at the target and throw the grenade using the overhand method so the grenade arcs, landing on or near the target.

(5) Allow the motion of the throwing arm to continue naturally once the grenade is released.

(6) Immediately duck behind cover and after the detonation quickly observe the target to ensure it was destroyed.

While most grenade throwing is done overhand, the underarm throw is sometimes necessary to avoid low-hanging vegetation and other obstacles. Obstacle avoidance is critical to ensure the grenade reaches the target and does not bounce back toward friendly troops. It is especially critical if using an impact-detonated grenade, as the obstacle may detonate the grenade too close to the thrower. A sideways or side-handed throw may be necessary to avoid obstacles, toss it into a small opening, or throw it around a corner of a building or trench angle. This tends to be less accurate except at close ranges.

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