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The M11 smoke grenade is a screening and marking grenade in use with the United Nations Space Command Defence Force.

Design
The M11 is a canister-type grenade used as a ground-to-ground or ground-to-air signaling device, a target or landing zone marking device, or as a screening device for unit movements. The smoke grenade is considered non-lethal, although incorrect use may cause injury or fatality.

The body consists of a sheet steel cylinder, coloured olive drab with yellow markings, the top painted red, green, yellow, or grey to indicate the smoke colour. Four emission holes on top and one on the bottom allow smoke release when the grenade is ignited. The filler consists of 350 grams of coloured smoke composition, consisting of potassium chlorate, lactose, a dye, and several other additives. The smoke may be red, green, grey, or yellow. The reaction is exothermic and grenade casings will often remain scalding hot for some time even after the grenade is no longer emitting smoke.

The smoke blocks both vision and infrared sensors. Users must also be wary of wind direction when using smoke grenades.

Operators

 * United Nations Space Command