LESSON DESCRIPTION

DP 1 COURSE –MOC INFANTRY

SUBJECT: M203A1 GRENADE LAUNCHER

DATE OF TRAINING PLAN 03-97

PREPARED DATE REVISED DATE EO TIME

CI SQFT 04-01 CI SQFT 01-2002 101.01 1 x 40 min

LESSON AIM

1. PERFORMANCE
Apply safety measures on the M203A1 grenade launcher.

2. CONDITIONS
a. GIVEN

(1) C7 rifle;

(2) fighting order; and

(3) supervision (sect comd and 2IC).

b. DENIED

N/A.

c. ENVIRONMENT

Classroom and appropriate outdoor area, day and night, all weathers.

3. STANDARD
In accordance with the references, the soldier must be familiar with the characteristics, description and safety
procedures of the M203A1 grenade launcher, as well as the safety procedures with no magazine fitted.
4. TEACHING POINTS
a. Characteristics and description;

b. Safety precautions with no magazine fitted.

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5. METHOD 6. SUBSTANTIATION
a. EDI X a. KNOWLEDGE

STAGE STAGE

b. LECTURE X b. SKILLS X

STAGE STAGE

c. OTHER c. OTHER

REVIEW STAGE

7. REFERENCES
B-GL-385-001/PT-001 - Rifle C7 5.56 mm.
8. TRAINING AIDS
a. C7 rifle modified for GL M203A1;

b. dummy rounds;

c. table;

d. pointer;

e. stand for weapon;

f. cover; and

g. sight images.

9. LEARNING AIDS (FOR STUDY/ASSIGNMENT)

N/A.
10. TEST DETAILS
There will be a practical test at the end of the lesson and a handling test at the end of the PO.
11. REMARKS
a. Name the parts of the M203A1 grenade launcher, but don't expect the candidates to
remember the names of all the parts.

b. Practice as much as possible.

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LESSON PREPARATION TABLE

EO: 101.01 RANK/NAME:

REF: B-GL-385-001/PT-001 - Rifle C7 5.56 mm.

PRACTICAL LESSON
M203A1 GRENADE LAUNCHER
TP
1. Characteristics and description;

2. GL M203A1 safety precautions;

3. Safety precautions with no magazine fitted.

TIME: COURSE: DP1 –MOC INFANTRY

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KEY

CANDIDATES OHP MONITOR WEAPON BOARD VISITOR

INSTRUCTOR

NB: The design of the key is up to you.

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LESSON PLAN
I – INTRODUCTION
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

Carried out by the instructor at the start of the lesson.

2. REVIEW OR APPROACH (IF APPLICABLE)

N/A.

3. WHERE, WHAT, WHY

First of a series of six lessons on the M203A1 grenade launcher.

As an infantryman in an infantry section, you must be familiar with the characteristics, the
data sheet and the description of the M203A1 grenade launcher, as well as with the safety
precautions.

So that you can use this weapon safely and with maximum effectiveness.

4. TEST - AT THE END OF THE LESSON WITH A FULL DEMONSTRATION

OR PRESENTATION OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE STANDARDS (IF APPLICABLE)

a. Practical test at the end of the lesson. No safety breaches or major

errors will be tolerated.

b. PERFORMANCE CHECK WILL TAKE PLACE ON:

5. CONDUCT OF THE LESSON

The lesson will be divided into two stages:

6. CONTROL STATEMENT - (DURING THE LESSON)

If you have any questions, raise your hand; no group answers when I ask
a question.

7. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING THE LESSON

Always point your weapons at the targets.

NOTES

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II- BODY
STAGE #1 CHARACTERISTICS AND DESCRIPTION OF THE
M203A1 GRENADE LAUNCHER
1. Introduction to the stage
The M203A1 grenade launcher is a single shot support weapon that can fire 40 mm high explosive
(HE) grenades, a variety of training and practice grenades, and a full range of pyrotechnical,
signal and smoke rounds.

The M203A1 grenade launcher provides section commanders with immediate fire support and fills
the gap between hand grenades and indirect fire support weapons.

2. Presentation/Development of TPs

a. Characteristics of the M203A1 grenade launcher (explain)

(1) The M203A1 grenade launcher is a single shot, breach

loaded, pump action, shoulder fired weapon;

(2) its weight varies between 1.85 kg and 2.15 kg; Slide #1

(3) It is fitted with a leaf sight graduated from 100 metres to 350 Slide #2
metres in 50 metre increments;

(4) is effective against point targets up to 150 metres and area Slide #3
targets out to 400 metres;

(5) fires a variety of 40mm x 46mm low velocity ammunition;

(6) can be fired from all conventional firing positions;

(7) has an effective casualty producing radius of 5 metres.

CONFIRMATION

Knowledge check through questions.

b. Description

The M203A1 40 mm grenade launcher is a lightweight, universal

mounting, quick detachable weapon that attaches to the C7 assault
rifle. It consists of the following major components:

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(1) Barrel assembly

(a) The barrel is made from aluminium alloy 22.86 cm (9

in) long. It has a bore with six bands that create rifling
with a twist rate of 121.92 cm (48 in) that causes the
round to rotate to the right at 3750 revolutions per
minute at barrel exit;

(b) the barrel extension is steel;

(c) the handgrip is plastic;

(d) two cartridge retainers are located inside the handgrip

at the end of the breach;

(e) a cartridge positioning pin, spring mounted and

housed in the extension, pushes the cartridge against
the rim of the breech.

(2) Receiver assembly

(a) The barrel stop is located on the left side of the rifle. It
bolts the barrel and the receiver assembly;

(b) the barrel latch is located forward of the barrel stop

and holds the barrel assembly together in operation;

(c) the extractor keeps the spent cartridge seated against

the receiver until it is clear of the barrel;

(d) the spring loaded ejector pushes spent cartridge

cases and live rounds off the breech face;

(e) the trigger guard protects the trigger;

(f) the safety is located just forward of the trigger, inside

the trigger guard, and must be manually placed in the
up (SAFE) or down (FIRE) position;

(g) the striker is spring activated and is housed inside the

receiver assembly.

(3) Mount adapter assembly

This assembly comprises the following parts:

(a) mount adapter;

(b) front securing loop;

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(c) mount retaining pin;

(d) modified plastic handguard.

(4) Graduated leaf sight assembly

(a) The grenade launcher is fitted with a leaf sight

assembly that is interchangeable for left or right
handed firers;

(b) the leaf sight is graduated from 100 metres to 350

metres, in 50 metre increments.

3. Confirmation (of stage)

a. Questions from the class

b. Questions to the class

STAGE #1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Introduction to the stage
In this part of the lesson we are going to look at the safety precautions.

2. Presentation/Development of TPs.

a. Safety precautions

NOTE TO THE INSTRUCTOR

Explain and demonstrate the order.

(1) On the order "FOR INSPECTION, CLEAR WEAPON":

(a) adopt the standing load position, as you have been

taught;

(b) hold the GL M203A1 with the right hand on the pistol
grip of the rifle and the left hand in an underhand
grasp of the barrel assembly handguard;

(c) the left foot will be advanced one pace, the muzzle of
the weapon should be at an angle of approximately
1000 mils;

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(d) proceed with the C7 rifle safety drill until the cocking
handle is fully forward;

(e) with the left hand underneath the handguard, depress

the barrel latch and slide the barrel fully forward,
taking care not to strike the barrel stop;

(f) tilt the weapon to the left and inspect the chambers to
check that they are clear. Check with your finger if it is
dark or the light is bad.

(2) The instructor will show his own weapon to a soldier in the
class to prove that it is clear, and then inspect the weapons
of the class to ensure that they are also clear.

(3) At the statement "CLEARED":

(a) close the barrel;

(b) press the trigger of the grenade launcher;

(c) continue the C7 rifle safety drills, as you have been

taught;

(d) ground the weapon, with the front sight of the M203A1
aligned with the toe of the right foot, the weapon
facing upwards;

(e) unfasten both pouches.

(4) The pouches, magazines and the instructor's dummy rounds

will be inspected by a soldier in the class;

(5) All pouches, magazines and dummy rounds will be inspected

by the instructor to ensure that no live ammunition is present;

(6) Once the safety drills have been completed, the soldiers will
replace the dummy rounds and magazines in their pouches,
fasten their pouches, pick up their weapons and stand AT
EASE.

b. Compliance with safety precautions

The safety precautions must be observed:

(1) at the beginning and end of instruction;

(2) before stripping;

(3) during issue and return to stores;

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(4) before and after range exercises;

(5) when there is any doubt about the safety of the weapon.

3. Confirmation (of the stage)

a. Questions from the class

b. Questions to the class

STAGE #2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WITH NO MAGAZINE FITTED

1. Introduction to the stage
In this part of the lesson, we are going to look at the safety precautions with no magazine fitted.

2. Presentation/Development of TPs

Safety precautions with no magazine fitted

NOTE TO THE INSTRUCTOR

Explain and demonstrate.

The M203A1 grenade launcher will be passed from one soldier to

another or collected with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and
the following actions completed:

(1) clear the C7 rifle, as you have been taught;

(2) depress the barrel latch and slide the barrel forward;

(3) show that the barrel is clear;

(4) close the barrel;

(5) fire the action of the grenade launcher.

CAUTION

Never point the weapon at anyone in jest.

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3. Confirmation (of the stage)

a. Questions from the class

b. Questions to the class

FINAL SUMMARY
KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION LESSON

1. DURING THIS LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED (TPs):

a. Characteristics and description;

b. GL M203A1 safety precautions;

c. Safety precautions with no magazine fitted.

2. REVIEW YOUR NOTES.

3. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

4. CLOSE YOUR NOTEBOOKS.

SKILLS ACQUISITION LESSON

1. PRACTICE THE LESSON IN FULL AND THEN PRACTICE UNDER TEST

CONDITIONS.

2. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

III- TEST
1. INSTRUCTIONS

a. TYPE OF TEST: Practical test.

b. PASS MARK: No safety breaches or major errors will be

tolerated.

c. TIME ALLOTTED: N/A.

d. CONDITIONS :

(1) GIVEN:

(a) C7 rifle; and

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(b) M203A1 grenade launcher.

(2) DENIED:

N/A.

e. QUESTIONS ALLOWED/DENIED

Denied during the test.

f. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

N/A.

g. ACTIVITIES AT THE END OF THE TEST

Collect the equipment.

h. QUESTIONS ON INSTRUCTIONS

2. APPLY THE TEST

3. CORRECTIONS/RESULTS (DEPENDING ON LESSON TYPE)

At the end of the test.

IV- CONCLUSION
1. RESTATE THE WHAT

During this lesson, you have learned the characteristics, description and
safety precautions of the M203A1 grenade launcher, and the safety
precautions with no magazine fitted.

2. SUMMARY OF WEAK POINTS AND IMPORTANT POINTS

a. Importance of knowing the weapon's capabilities;

b. Importance of the safety precautions.

3. RESTATE THE WHY

So that you can use this weapon safety and with maximum effectiveness.

4. REMOTIVATE THE CANDIDATES ACCORDING TO THEIR EFFORTS

AND STANDARD ACHIEVED

5. DISTRIBUTE HANDOUTS, ASSIGNMENTS AND READING MATERIALS

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6. NEXT LESSON

a. WHAT:

b. WHEN:

c. WHERE:

d. WHO:

7. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

Carry out the safety precautions.

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