Table 2 provides the number of items shipped per box, can, and crate
and their weights.
GTA 19-08-004
Table 2. Packaging
NONLETHAL MUNITIONS
Ammo Can
Ammo Can
Weight Per
Weight Per
Items Per
Items Per
Items Per
Munition
This graphic training aid (GTA) provides soldiers with the capabilities
Crate
Crate
Box and characteristics of the nonlethal (NL) munitions currently
available in the Nonlethal Capability Set (NLCS).
M1012 5 rounds 160 rounds 26.5 lb 2 cans (320 55 lb
rounds)
M1013 5 rounds (payload = 160 rounds 15.5 lb 2 cans (320 33 lb
18 small, rubber rounds)
pellets per round)
M1006 22 rounds 22 M2A1/22 15 lb 2 cans (44 32 lb
rounds rounds)
M1029 32 rounds (payload 32 M2A1/32 25 lb 2 cans (64 54 lb
= 48 rubber balls per rounds rounds)
round)
M84 3 grenades per 12 grenades 9 lb 4 cans (9 36 lb M1006
M19A1 per can rounds) M1029
lb = pound(s)
oz = ounce(s)
M1012 M1013
M84
Headquarters, Department of the Army
October 2001
DISTRIBUTION: United States (US) Army Training Support Centers
(TSCs).
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release.
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Per Department of Defense Directive 3000.3, NL weapons are not
required to have a zero probability of producing fatalities or Table 1 shows munition characteristics.
permanent injuries. Although they are designed to control a hostile
Table 1. Characteristics
individual or crowd without fatalities or serious injuries, such
instances may still occur even when NL weapons are properly
Engagement
employed.
Maximum
Effective
Munition
Distance
Weapon
DODAC
Aiming
Range
Point/
Basic
Point
Load
Area
Exercise the following precautions:
• Select the proper type of ammunition for the mission. The NL
ammunition can be identified by its green color, and it is
M1012 Shotgun 10-20 m 30.5 m Point Center of the mass AZ14 10 rds per
clearly marked NONLETHAL. shotgun
• Do not place NL and lethal ammunition in the same pouch, M1013 Shotgun 10-20 m 18.3 m Area Center of the mass AZ15 10 rds per
pocket, or sling. shotgun
• Clean the M203 with a wire-bore brush after firing 15 rounds. M1006 M203 10-50 m 50 m Point 10 to 49 m: 24 BA06 6 rds per
Extensive firing of M1006 cartridges builds up a plastic inches below the grenadier
residue on the barrel’s rifling, and the buildup can cause center of the mass
malfunctioning. 50 m: Center of the
mass
Employ the M84 as follows: M1029 M203 10-50 m NA Area Center of the mass BZ11 6 rds per
• Wear approved hearing and eye protection. (select an individual grenadier
• Ensure that you have a firm grip on the grenade. in the middle of the
crowd). If the target
• Grasp the triangular pull ring (secondary safety pin) and pull is 15 m or closer,
it out. aim at the waist or
• Hold the spoon, grasp the circular pull ring (primary safety the leg to avoid
pin), and pull it out. head hits.
• Toss the grenade into the targeted area. M84* None NA NA Area Target area GG09 3 per
(hand- platoon
• Take protective cover immediately. thrown) leader
NOTES: *The fuse delay time is 1 to 2.3 seconds.
m = meters
1. Do not detonate the M84 in the presence of natural gas,
rds = rounds
gasoline, or other highly flammable fumes or materials DODAC = Department of Defense ammunition code
because it may cause a secondary explosion or fire. Do not NA = not applicable
release the spoon unless you are throwing the grenade.
2. The M84’s primary employment is for entering and clearing
rooms in a building. If used in a crowd situation, adhere to all
caution and warning statements to ensure the safety of
soldiers and civilian rioters.
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