Pat Riot Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 I threw grenades in the Navy. We had frags, concussion and some special ones that no one wanted to be around. I do not recall their designations right now. I could chuck the frag and concussion grenades pretty darn good for a Squid. Like throwing a wet softball. I was also very good with an M79 and could hit a floating 5 gallon bucket out past a couple of hundred yards. I did not have to use them for anything but landing party practice.
Tinpan McGurk Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 The only thing I can say is that having and being able to throw a grenade saved my skin more than once. Tinpan McGurk
Tall Tale Todd Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 I went through AF Summer Camp, I mean Basic Military Training, in 2014 and we did not get to throw grenades or do bayonet training. I felt so cheated. The worst part was when our combatives course was cancelled due to Black Flag Conditions, aka it was too hot.
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 They didn’t have an A/C gymnasium for you?
Tall Tale Todd Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 We had A/C in our tents, but were only allowed to utilize it after 2100
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: Well, the last time I actually threw a grenade I wasn't a field grade officer (it was actually in 2003 and I was in my 20s). But I must disagree with the article you listed. When you throw a grenade, it's HEAVY. You cannot throw it like a baseball, even, or you'll injure your shoulder. The technique they teach is rather similar to a shotput. I don't know what part of the article you're disagreeing with. Grenade throw is not even close to a shot put throw actually. Shotput starts with the shot cradled firmly next to your neck/shoulder area and from a standing position you leap forward and more or less push the shot rather that throw it. A shot is 12 lbs anyway. Correct, you can't throw it like a baseball...although adrenalin will do amazing things for a thrower.
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 23 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Reluctant as I am to disagree with a field grade officer... By the way, Bob, I think a field grade officer who doesn't allow someone to disagree with him / her is setting themselves up for failure. The Army gave me a Command Sergeant Major, two subordinate field grades, and six subordinate company commanders and all of them disagree with me from time to time. The one thing I do is listen to them, and often their idea is better than mine. Sometimes they don't see the bigger picture. In the end, I make the decision and they execute it, but I like to think I foster an environment in which dialog is encouraged. Those who don't are known as "toxic" leaders, and I've worked for more than one of them.
Smoken D Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: By the way, Bob, I think a field grade officer who doesn't allow someone to disagree with him / her is setting themselves up for failure. The Army gave me a Command Sergeant Major, two subordinate field grades, and six subordinate company commanders and all of them disagree with me from time to time. The one thing I do is listen to them, and often their idea is better than mine. Sometimes they don't see the bigger picture. In the end, I make the decision and they execute it, but I like to think I foster an environment in which dialog is encouraged. Those who don't are known as "toxic" leaders, and I've worked for more than one of them. Why back in my time the captain was 2 miles away in his field office, the Lt. was with us, but in his so called office, I was in charge of 3 and the other Sgt. was in charge of 10. Me and my 3 were the first responder and the others were behind us. The 2 Sgt's made the combat decisions. When the Lt. came along he listen and did as told by the Sgt. to keep him alive. Never had a problem and I would say I had a Lt. that came along a lot and I became confident in him and allowed him to lead at times. He was a good Lt. to be around with. He was a smart guy.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 55 minutes ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: By the way, Bob, I think a field grade officer who doesn't allow someone to disagree with him / her is setting themselves up for failure. The Army gave me a Command Sergeant Major, two subordinate field grades, and six subordinate company commanders and all of them disagree with me from time to time. The one thing I do is listen to them, and often their idea is better than mine. Sometimes they don't see the bigger picture. In the end, I make the decision and they execute it, but I like to think I foster an environment in which dialog is encouraged. Those who don't are known as "toxic" leaders, and I've worked for more than one of them. Ditto.
Pat Riot Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Still baffled on those 9 pound grenades...What was their designation number?
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 32 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Still baffled on those 9 pound grenades...What was their designation number? M1 Nuclear!
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