Training grenade for multiple integrated laser engagement system

Abstract

A re-usable simulated grenade is provided that may be utilized by soldiers training with a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES). The simulated grenade includes a central core having a blast chamber that contains a non-lethal quantity of an explosive detonated by a manually actuatable detonator mechanism. The core has a plurality of omni-directional passages containing a filer which is ejected to simulate the blast pattern of an actual grenade. A plurality of transducers such as infrared LED's, acoustic transducers or RF transducers are located on the core for emitting signals detectable by a plurality of sensors worn by a player within a predetermined proximity of the simulated grenade. A circuit including a pressure sensitive switch is located in the core and is connected to the transducers for energizing the same when the explosive is detonated. A player identification code (PID) is encoded onto the signals emitted by the transducers. Signal intensity levels are varied in a timed sequence upon detonation to create kill and near miss (wounded) zones. After creating the kill and near miss zones, the circuit causes the transducers to emit an intermittent pulse to thereby facilitate location and recovery of the training grenade for recharging with explosive and filler and subsequent re-use.