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The
M15 White Phosphorous grenade is a
bursting type grenade used for signaling,
screening, and incendiary purposes. The
grenade has a bursting radius of 17
meters. All friendly personnel within
this 17-meter area should be in a covered
position to avoid being struck by burning
particles. If particles of WP are
embedded in the flesh, immerse the wound
in water or pack with wet cloths to halt
combustion. Then pick out or squeeze out
the WP. The particles will reignite
spontaneously if allowed to dry. Apply
copper sulphate solution to halt
combustion of the WP particles. This
permits them to be removed without
igniting. The WP particles burns for
about 60 seconds at a temperature of
5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This intense
heat causes the smoke produced by the
grenade to rise quite rapidly, especially
in cool climates. This makes the M15
grenade less desirable for use as a
screening agent. Color/markings:
Grey with one yellow band and yellow
markings.
Payload:
15 ounces of white phosphorus.
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