Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
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40 mm Sponge Point Grenade<br />
Manufacturer: AMTEC<br />
Vendor: PM SA<br />
Approximate Cost: $19.00<br />
Participating Services: Army, Air Force<br />
Description: The sponge point grenade is approximately 4¼ inches long <strong>and</strong> 1½ inches in<br />
diameter. It is prominently marked to be physically <strong>and</strong> visually identifiable during daylight<br />
hours <strong>and</strong> under conditions <strong>of</strong> reduced visibility, such as darkness, fog, or smoke. The propellant<br />
is smokeless to minimize the fouling <strong>of</strong> weapons systems.<br />
Operational Capability/Use: In crowd control situations, this munition gives soldiers <strong>and</strong> law<br />
enforcement <strong>of</strong>ficers a multishot, nonlethal capability to break contact or to enforce a buffer<br />
zone.<br />
5.56 Point Round<br />
Manufacturer: Alliant Techsystems<br />
Vendor: Alliant Techsystems<br />
Approximate Cost: $88.50<br />
Participating Services: Army<br />
Description: This rifle-launched munition requires the user to fire a blank round to launch the<br />
multiple-ball projectiles <strong>and</strong> enables the user to switch rapidly to lethal munitions if necessary.<br />
Operational Capability/Use: The round is designed to be fired at the center mass <strong>of</strong> an adult<br />
subject at distances between 30 <strong>and</strong> 80 meters. Shots fired at subjects closer than 20 meters or<br />
shots aimed at the head or groin may cause serious injury or death.<br />
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