In M320 misfire procedures, how long should you hold downrange before attempting to fire again?

• A. 3 seconds
• B. 1 minute
• C. 2 minutes
• D. 5 minutes

Answer: (B)

When a misfire occurs with the M320, you must keep the launcher pointed downrange for a full minute before trying to fire again. That one-minute dwell is a safety measure to handle possible delayed ignition or a hang-fire: if the round has a delayed fuse or slow ignition, keeping the muzzle downrange minimizes the risk to you and anyone nearby. It also gives time to observe whether the round will ignite on its own or remain inert, helping you distinguish a true misfire from a dangerous delay. After the minute passes, you proceed with the standard recovery/follow-on steps per your unit’s procedures. Shorter times aren’t enough to catch a delayed ignition, and longer waits unnecessarily delay action in a combat scenario.