Marine Rifle Squad

2.16
Although the pointing technique can be used by modifying any standard
firing position, it is most frequently used during the assault. (See fig. 2-10.)
Figure 2.10. Pointing Technique.
2406. Effect of Grenade Launcher Fire
The high explosive grenade has an effective casualty radius of 5meters. The
effective casualty radius is defined as the radius of a circle about the point
of detonation in which it may be expected that 50 percent of exposed troops
will become asualties.