Wildlife Hunting and Grenades

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What is the main purpose of teaching soldiers how to use a certain type of weapon?

To enhance their rifle and bayonet skills

To equip them for hunting wild animals

To provide an alternative for self-defense in the Army

To prepare them for close combat and defense against enemies (correct)

What is the significance of the weapon being discussed in the Army?

It is a tool for construction purposes

It is used only for hunting wild animals

It is a supplementary weapon for the rifle squad (correct)

It is a replacement for the rifle and bayonet

How does the use of this weapon in the Army relate to civilian life?

It is used for self-defense

It is used to scare animals out of hiding places (correct)

It is used for decorative purposes

It is used for hunting wild animals

What is the historical significance of grenades and pyrotechnics?

They were first used in ancient China Signup and view all the answers

What are some defensive uses of this weapon in the Army?

For getting rid of enemy pillboxes, knocking out gun positions, and close fighting Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the fuze in a grenade?

To set off the explosive Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of teaching every soldier how to use this weapon?

It is a must, as it is a crucial part of the rifle squad's arsenal Signup and view all the answers

What is the safety pin used for in a grenade?

To prevent accidental detonation Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'grenades'?

From the Spanish word for pomegranate Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the safety lever is released in a grenade?

The percussion primer is struck Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary use of early grenades in Western Europe during the Crusades?

For incendiary effects Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the delay in a fuze?

To control the burning rate of the powder Signup and view all the answers

In which war were grenades used on a massive scale for the first time?

The Russo-Japanese War Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the striker in a grenade?

To strike the percussion primer Signup and view all the answers

What feature did the Japanese grenades introduce during the Russo-Japanese War?

Delay time fuze Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the explosive charge exploding in a grenade?

The body of the grenade ruptures Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum range of a grenade when thrown by an individual soldier?

40 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum force required to withdraw the safety pin of a grenade?

10-15 lbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the range of a short range weapon?

The throwing capability of the individual soldier Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a fragmentation grenade?

To produce casualties by high velocity projection of fragmentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of a grenade that is projected using a special cartridge and rifle?

Rifle Grenade Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of incorporating a delay element in a grenade?

To permit safe throwing of the grenade Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a practice grenade?

To train personnel in the use and handling of service grenades Signup and view all the answers