AN M8

=Army/Navy Model 8 HC Smoke Grenade (AN-M8)=

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

#THE AN-M8 HAND GRENADE PRODUCES HARMFUL HYDROCHLORIC FUMES THAT IRRITATES THE EYES, THROAT, AND LUNGS. IT SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CLOSED-IN AREAS UNLESS THE USERS ARE WEARING PROTECTIVE MASKS.
#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

*AN-M8 HC White Smoke Grenade