M320 Grenade Launcher Module (GLM) is the U.S. military's designation for a new single-shot 40 mm grenade launcher system to replace the M203 [4] [5] for the U.S. Army, while other services initially kept using the older M203.

May 18, 2021 · of both the M4 and the M320. The increased weight unbalances the weapon and increases fatigue during carry. Added bulk impedes firing positions and decreases accuracy. Used as a standalone, the...

Jul 7, 2021 · After years of testing, the Marine Corps is poised to field the M320A1 grenade launcher to infantry squads as a replacement for the underslung M203, the latest much-needed update to the...

Mar 10, 2020 · The Marine Corps recently fielded its new M320A1 grenade launcher to Marines at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, bringing the service closer to its goal of equipping all infantry units with the...

Jun 9, 2017 · From the defense, the M320 allows greater coverage in sectors of fire that direct-fire weapons cannot engage. With the increased rate of fire and accuracy, as well as mobility, it increases the...

Mar 6, 2020 · Marine Corps Systems Command fielded the M320A1 to II MEF as a replacement for the M203A2 currently in use. Fielding to infantry units is expected to be complete in fiscal year 2021.

Mar 25, 2019 · The Marine Corps plans to introduce a new weapon intended to enhance the lethality of infantry Marines on the battlefield. The M320A1 is a grenade launcher that can be employed as a stand-alone...

Jun 14, 2017 · The Marine Corps recently announced that it has started experimenting with the M320 grenade launcher — and expects to have 7,000 of the launchers in the hands of the infantry by 2022.

M320 Grenade Launcher Mishaps SAFETY AWARENESS DISPATCH NAVAL SAFETY COMMAND SA 24-25 The M320 Grenade Launcher Module (GLM) is a recent addition to the Marine Corps’ arsenal. Some Marine Corps...

The M320 40mm grenade launcher is an interoperable system, attaching under the barrel of the rifle or carbine and can convert to a stand-alone weapon. The M320 is designed for attachment to the...