V. GRENADE LAUNCHING
The F. A. L. is equipped with a combined device,
serving as both flash-hider and grenade-launcher;
with this fitment, anti-tank and anti-personnel grenades
can be launched with great accuracy.
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Fig. 12
1. CARTRIDGE
A special type of ammunition is used, generally
known as a propulsive, or grenade, cartridge. This
cartridge has no bullet and the mouth of the case
is closed by a "star" crimping which is waxed to
ensure complete tightness (fig. 12).
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HANDLING
Put the rifle at SAFE.
Unload (chop. IV, 5).
Set the rifle for firing single shot (see chapter
IV, 6).
With the left hand, cock the rifle.
With the right hand, insert the propulsive cortridge
in the chamber (fig. 13).
Let the mechanism go forward (it is easier if
the muzzle of the gun is held downwards).
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6.
Fig. 13
Put the grenade on the launcher and make
sure that it is fully home
Releose the safety from the rifle and, as required,
remove the grenade safety. The rifle
is then ready to fire.
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3. FIRING POSITIONS
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Direct fire (fig. 14)
For the 3 usual positions (standing, kneeling,
prone) the method of holding the rifle is the
some.
Grasp the middle of the handguard firmly with
the left hand.
Hold the pistol grip firmly with the right hand,
with the index finger securely in front of the
trigger.
Hold the butt under the right armpit, never
lean it on the shoulder.
Fig. 14
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N. 6.: A sling can be used to help take the recoil
but this is left to the discretion of the user.
b) Indirect fire (fig. 15)
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Fig. 15
Dig the heel of the butt into the earth, with
the pistol grip uppermost, i.e. towards the firer.
Incline the rifle at the required angle.
Hold the foot down on the front of the butt to
prevent it from moving out of position.
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Note: So far as possible, it is advisable to avoid
positioning the butt against any hard surface, such
as concrete, rock, etc. This is particularly important
for indirect fire from the prone position, where
the soldier naturally tends to anchor the fore part
of the butt to avoid the effects of recoil.