Which small ordinance requires the least amount of M112?

The selection of high-explosive grenades (HGs) requiring the least amount of M112 is significant because HGs are designed to be compact and effective in delivering a concentrated explosive power in a smaller package. M112 is a type of plastic explosive commonly used as a standard military demolition charge.

When comparing HGs to other types of ordnance, such as rockets, high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds, and armor-piercing high-explosive (APHE) rounds, it becomes evident that each of these options typically necessitates a larger charge of M112. Rockets and HEAT rounds operate on different principles that often require additional explosive material to achieve their desired impact or to generate particular effects, while APHE rounds are designed to penetrate armor and consequently also require a sufficient explosive charge.

By contrast, high-explosive grenades are generally designed to maximize impact with minimal mass and volume of explosive material, making them efficient in terms of M112 usage. Thus, they stand out as the type of ordnance that utilizes the least amount of this specific explosive material. Understanding these differences is critical in munitions training and UXO handling, where minimizing risk and enhancing effectiveness are paramount.