ðɪ ˈɛm fˈaɪvhˈʌndɹɪd sˈɛvənti sˈɪks hˈæzbiːn sˈuːpɚsˌiːdᵻd baɪ ˌʌndɚbˈæɹəl ɡɹənˈeɪd lˈɔːntʃɚz, wˌɪtʃ ɐlˈaʊ ðə ɡɹˈɛnɐdiɚ tə jˈuːz ðɛɹ ɹˈaɪfəl ɐɡˈɛnst ˈɛnəmiz æt klˈoʊs ɹˈeɪndʒᵻz.
The M576 has been superseded by underbarrel grenade launchers, which allow the grenadier to use their rifle against enemies at close ranges.