
Photoflash cartridges used as a source of light for aerial photography during reconnaissance missions. This cartridge is used as a practice round, designed for pilot training, it does not have an illuminating capability. Externally the XM186 differs from the XM185 in marking only.
No information about functioning.
TM 9-1385-51, Ammunition (Conventional) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (1967)