M777A2 Explodes in training at Fort Bragg (US Marines) 15 Mar 2011

[gun plumber]

Kreslin, do you know if the TWD is corrected now, or any procedure from School to correct it if its not?

They have sent a tech message ref the TWD. The message updates our inspection criteria and details a new procedure for corrective measures if the TWD shows signs failure or if it requires recalibration.

 

[gun runner]

I had a premature detonation in '89 on a field ex (MILCON in Wainwright), the round went off about 4-500 meters out on a charge 6 FFE. Gave us a moment of pause, then everyone went into a quick check of the fuses/batch no.s etc. It was only the one time and no one was injured.