La. Guard Soldiers increase lethality with grenadier sighting systems

By Sgt. Danny Hough, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office
PINEVILLE, La. — Soldiers with the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team received Grenadier Sighting Systems and training at the Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Jan. 14-15.
The new system enhances accuracy for grenade launchers, featuring an expanded and illuminated reticle, a nighttime-capable Organic Light Emitting Diode display screen, and an infrared aiming laser.
“By equipping Soldiers with a red-dot sight, the GSS enhances accuracy and first-round hit probability,” said Jonathan Pollard, a new equipment training specialist from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command. “Increasing the probability of both first-round and follow-up hits enables them to deliver precise and effective lethality on the battlefield.”
The GSS will provide Soldiers with improved accuracy, enhancing battlefield effectiveness and deadliness. The training offered valuable hands-on experience and familiarization.
“The equipment will drastically improve the lethality and performance of Soldiers by increasing their ability to hit targets quicker and more accurately,” said Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Little, a platoon sergeant with the 2nd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment. “Using the knowledge gained in the classroom during live-fire training on the range gave Soldiers a clear understanding of how well the GSS integrates with the weapon system. It also provided the opportunity to see firsthand the benefits the GSS brings.”
These equipment upgrades are a critical investment in the LANG’s readiness and lethality. By equipping Soldiers with advanced tools like the GSS, the LANG ensures its personnel are fully prepared to meet the demands of both state and federal missions.