The purpose of field manual23-30 is to orient soldiers to the functions and characteristics of hand grenades and ground pyrotechnic signals. It provides a reference for the identification and capabilities of various hand grenades and pyrotechnic signals. It also provides a guide for the proper handling and throwing of hand grenades, suggests methods and techniques for the tactical employment of hand grenades, and provides a guide for commanders conducting hand grenade training.

History

• 2000-09-01: Superseded by FM 3-23.30.
• 1988-12-27: [pdf]
• 1969-12-16
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• 1944-02-14: This revision, Hand and Rifle Grenade; Rocket, AT, HE, 2.36-inch, [pdf] supersedes TC 104, 1942; TC 10, 46, 77, 80, 82, 93 and 120, 1943 too.
• 1943-08-26: Change No. 7
• 1943-05-20: Change No. 6
• 1943-03-11: Change No. 5
• 1943-01-19: Change No. 4
• 1942-10-17: Change No. 3
• 1942-10-10: Change No. 2
• 1942-09-09: Change No. 1
• 1942-06-15