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1 Dummy round
2 Dummies and decoys for deception
3 See Also
4 References

[edit] Dummy round

A dummy round is a round of ammunition that is completely inert, i.e., contains no primer, propellant, or explosive charge. It is used to check weapon function, and for crew training^[1]. Dummy ammunition is distinct from "practice" ammunition, which may contain smaller than normal amounts of propellant and/or explosive.^[2] For example, the M69 practice hand grenade^[3] emits a loud pop and a puff of white smoke.

A dummy is not to be confused with a blank, a cartridge for a firearm that contains gunpowder but no bullet or shot: a dummy does not produce an explosive sound like a blank does.

[edit] Dummies and decoys for deception

Dummies and decoys are fake military equipment that are intended to deceive the enemy. During World War II, multiple dummy airfields and even towns were used in England to divert German bombers from the real targets^[4]. Additionally, during World War II, Operation Quicksilver was an attempt to mislead the Germans as to the location of the D-Day invasion using dummy military equipment. Dummies and decoys are only one aspect of military deception.

[edit] See Also

[edit] References

^ [1] M922/M922A1 40mm Dummy Rounds (fas.org)
^ [2] M781 40mm Practice round (fas.org)
^ [3] M69 practice hand grenade (fas.org)
^ [4] Wartime Deception in Norfolk and Suffolk (Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum)