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SIGNALS, SMOKE, GROUND WHITE, M166 GREEN, M167; RED, M168; YELLOW, M169 |
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Filler and Weight | ||
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| NA, 0 | |||
| Body and Overall Weight | |||
| Aluminum, 40 grams, 27 grams | |||
| Color | |||
| Black markings and colored C's corresponding to smoke color | |||
| Type of Round, DODIC | |||
| NA, 1370-L340 |
| Description: |
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| Each signal consists of a cylindrical smoke pellet, a fuse (thermalite-type ignitacord), an igniter cap, an internal retaining ring, and a striker ring assembled in an aluminum container. The container has a screw-on cover with a rubber disk seal. The fuse is attached to one end of the smoke pellet and is coiled on top of the smoke pellet. The cut end of the fuse is dipped in match composition and is formed into a match head. Aluminum foil is folded and hand pressed around the pellet and a portion of the fuse. Two books of matches in individual hags are provided as a secondary means of igiting the fuse. Color of smoke. |
| Use: |
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| By ground troops for self-identification and location signaling. |
| Functioning: |
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| Ignition of the fuse is ;accomplished by friction of the striker ring against the match head. or by lighting with a match. Within 2 to 8.5 seconds, a smoke cloud is emitted that lasts for a period of 13 to 30 seconds. The smoke cIoud is visible at a slant range of 3,281 feet 1,000 meters) from aircraft at an altitude of 1,000 feet (305 meters). |
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| Data Source: |
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| TM 43-0001-37 Jan 1994 |
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