Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT) Gunnery FM 3-20.21

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*This publication supersedes FM 3-20.8, Scout Gunnery, 15 August 2005; FM 3-20.12, Tank Gunnery (Abrams), 15 August 2005; FM 3-22.1 Bradley Gunnery , 28 November 2003; and FM 17-12-7, Tank Gunnery Devices and Usage Strategies, 1 May 2000.
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Contents
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Chapters ............................................................................................................. 1-3 Appendices ......................................................................................................... 1-7
Section I – Abrams Systems ........................................................................... 2-1
M1A1 Model ....................................................................................................... 2-2
M1A2 SEP Model ............................................................................................... 2-5
Contents
M2A2 and M3A2 Models ................................................................................... 2-10
M2A2 ODS and M3A2 ODS Models ................................................................. 2-10
M2A3 and M3A3 Models ................................................................................... 2-11
M7 Bradley Fire Support Team ......................................................................... 2-14
Section III – Guardian Armored Security Vehicle (M1117) .......................... 2-14
Section IV – Armed HMMWV Systems .......................................................... 2-16
M1025A2/M1026A1 Armed HMMWV Model .................................................... 2-16
M1114 Up-Armored Armed HMMWV Model .................................................... 2-17
M1151 Enhanced Up-Armored Armed HMMWV Model ................................... 2-17
Section V – M1064A3 Self-Propelled 120-mm Mortar Carrier ..................... 2-18
Chapter 3 Platform Weapon Systems Capabilities ......................................................... 3-1
Section I – Automatic Machine Guns .............................................................. 3-1
M231 5.56-mm Firing Port Weapon .................................................................... 3-1
M249 Squad Automatic Weapon ........................................................................ 3-2
M240 Machine Gun Series ................................................................................. 3-4
M2 HB Caliber .50 Machine Gun ........................................................................ 3-6
MK19 MOD3 40-mm Grenade Machine Gun ..................................................... 3-7
Section II – M242 25-mm Automatic Gun ....................................................... 3-8
M242 25-mm Automatic Gun .............................................................................. 3-8
Enhanced 25-mm Gun ........................................................................................ 3-9
Functional Components of the Gun Tube and Breech ..................................... 3-10
Components of the Recoil System ................................................................... 3-12
Section IV – M121 120-mm Mortar ................................................................. 3-12
Section V – Smoke Grenade Launchers ....................................................... 3-14
M250 Smoke Grenade Launcher ...................................................................... 3-14
M257 Smoke Grenade Launcher ...................................................................... 3-14
Section VI – TOW ............................................................................................ 3-16
Chapter 4 Ammunition ....................................................................................................... 4-1
Markings and Symbols ........................................................................................ 4-2
Ammunition Lot Numbers ................................................................................... 4-4
Color Coding ....................................................................................................... 4-8
Packaging ......................................................................................................... 4-10
M2 HB Caliber .50 Machine Gun Ammunition .................................................. 4-17
Section III – 25-mm Bradley Fighting Vehicle Ammunition ........................ 4-20
Classification ..................................................................................................... 4-20
Identification ...................................................................................................... 4-20
Contents
Safety Information ............................................................................................ 4-31
Section IV – MK19 Mod 3, 40-mm Grenade Machine Gun .......................... 4-32
Service Ammunition.......................................................................................... 4-34
Classification .................................................................................................... 4-39
Identification ..................................................................................................... 4-39
Classification .................................................................................................... 4-58
Section VIII – Missiles .................................................................................... 4-72
TOW Missile Ammunition ................................................................................. 4-72
Safety Information ............................................................................................ 4-97
Section IX – Planning Considerations.......................................................... 4-98
Section II – Detect ............................................................................................. 5-2
Chapter 6 Identify ............................................................................................................... 6-1
Section I – Classification ................................................................................. 6-1
Section II – Identification ................................................................................. 6-2
Chapter 7 Decide ................................................................................................................ 7-1
Threat Levels ...................................................................................................... 7-2
Contents
Target Prioritization ............................................................................................. 7-2
Weapon/Ammunition Selection ........................................................................... 7-3
Target Confirmation ............................................................................................ 7-4
Immediate Determination .................................................................................... 7-5
Mil Relationship Method .................................................................................... 7-11
Maps/Digital Maps Method ............................................................................... 7-17
Section I – Battlecarry ...................................................................................... 8-2
Prepare for Contact ............................................................................................. 8-2
Fire Commands Categories .............................................................................. 8-17
Fire Command Terms ....................................................................................... 8-22
Subsequent Fire Commands ............................................................................ 8-26
Engage Soft Targets ......................................................................................... 8-33
Section V – Indirect Fire ................................................................................. 8-65
Call for Fire ........................................................................................................ 8-65
Section I – Section, Platoon, and Company Fire Control ............................. 9-2
Principles of Fire Control ..................................................................................... 9-2
Fire Control Measures ........................................................................................ 9-3
Direct Fire Planning .......................................................................................... 9-13
Company/Platoon/Section Fire Commands ...................................................... 9-14
Indirect Fire Planning ........................................................................................ 9-18
Indirect Fire Team ............................................................................................. 9-19
Target Attack ..................................................................................................... 9-26
Section III – Reports ....................................................................................... 10-4
Contents
Chapter 11 Training Devices ............................................................................................. 11-1
Section I – TADSS Overview ......................................................................... 11-1
Section II – Common TADSS ......................................................................... 11-3
Training Aids ..................................................................................................... 11-3
Training Aids ................................................................................................... 11-16
Training Aids ................................................................................................... 11-23
Training Aids ................................................................................................... 11-29
Section I – Training Assessment .................................................................. 12-2
Essential Warfighting Skills .............................................................................. 12-2
Gunnery Tables ................................................................................................ 12-4
Cross-Training Strategy ................................................................................... 12-9
Training Goals ................................................................................................ 12-17
Training Requirements ................................................................................... 12-17
Gunnery Training ............................................................................................ 12-18
Section I – Planning Range Operations ....................................................... 13-1
Planning Gunnery Exercises ............................................................................ 13-1
Commander’s Intent ......................................................................................... 13-2
Planning for Range Operations ...................................................................... 13-20
Section II – Conducting Range Operations ............................................... 13-24
Contents
Opening the Range and Occupying the Training Site .................................... 13-24
During the Exercise ......................................................................................... 13-25
Closing the Range .......................................................................................... 13-25
Data Sets ........................................................................................................ 13-27
Range Overlay ................................................................................................ 13-27
Section I – Gunnery Skills Test ..................................................................... 14-1
Requirements .................................................................................................... 14-1
Test Stations ..................................................................................................... 14-6
Section II – Gunnery Table I – Crew Critical Skills Test ............................ 14-10
Requirements .................................................................................................. 14-10
Test Stations ................................................................................................... 14-13
Section I – Vehicle Crew Evaluators ............................................................. 15-2
Evaluator Team Composition ............................................................................ 15-2
Duties ................................................................................................................ 15-4
Section II – Engagement Task, Conditions, and Standards ....................... 15-6
Evaluation Terms and Concepts ....................................................................... 15-6
Section III – Firing Occasion and Timing Events ....................................... 15-10
Target Exposure Time .................................................................................... 15-10
Vehicle Exposure Time ................................................................................... 15-11
Defensive Engagements ................................................................................. 15-12
Immediate Disqualification—Extremely Hazardous Conduct ......................... 15-19
Automatic Zero-Point Penalty—Critical Crew Tasks—Not Adhering to Task, Conditions, and Standards .............................................................................. 15-19
30-Point Penalty—Safety/Personnel Protection ............................................. 15-20
5-Point Penalty—Leader or Fundamental Crew Tasks .................................. 15-20
Contents
Section V – Common Crew Scoresheet ..................................................... 15-22
Section VI – Crew Qualification Standards ................................................ 15-26
Individual Gunnery Phase .............................................................................. 15-26
Crew Gunnery Phase ..................................................................................... 15-26
Planning the AARs ......................................................................................... 15-27
Conducting the AARs ..................................................................................... 15-28
Section I – Requirements .............................................................................. 16-1
Common Instruction ....................................................................................... 16-10
Section III – Crew Gunnery .......................................................................... 16-15
Gunnery Table III, Basic Machine Gun .......................................................... 16-15
Gunnery Table IV, Basic Main Gun ................................................................ 16-17
Gunnery Table III/IV, Basic Machine Gun and Main Gun (GT 34) ................. 16-19
Gunnery Table V, Crew Practice .................................................................... 16-21
Gunnery Table VI, Crew Qualification ............................................................ 16-23
Crew Ratings .................................................................................................. 16-23
Chapter 17 Unstabilized Platform Gunnery ..................................................................... 17-1
Section I – Gunnery Training Program ......................................................... 17-2
Section II – Requirements ............................................................................. 17-3
Section III – Unstabilized Platform Gunnery ................................................ 17-9
Common Instruction ......................................................................................... 17-9
Gunnery Table II, CPC ................................................................................... 17-13
Section IV – Crew Gunnery ......................................................................... 17-15
Contents
Gunnery Table IV, Extended Range Machine Gun ........................................ 17-18
Gunnery Table V, Basic Crew Practice .......................................................... 17-21
Gunnery Table VI, Crew Qualification Course ................................................ 17-24
Chapter 18 Collective Gunnery ......................................................................................... 18-1
Section I – Evaluation ..................................................................................... 18-1
Evaluation Team ............................................................................................... 18-6
General Requirements ...................................................................................... 18-6
Prerequisites ................................................................................................... 18-10
Table VII–Section Proficiency Exercise .......................................................... 18-11
Table VIII–Section Practice ............................................................................. 18-12
Table IX–Section Qualification ........................................................................ 18-13
Section III – Platoon Gunnery ...................................................................... 18-15
Table X–Platoon Proficiency Exercise ............................................................ 18-15
Table XI–Platoon Practice .............................................................................. 18-16
Table XII–Platoon Qualification....................................................................... 18-17
Section I – Conduct of the Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise................. 19-1
Concept ............................................................................................................. 19-1
Prerequisites ..................................................................................................... 19-2
Weapon System Considerations ...................................................................... 19-3
Section IV – Execution ................................................................................. 19-13
Phase One – Pre-Live-Fire ............................................................................. 19-13
Phase Three – Reorganization and Reconstitution ........................................ 19-14
Section V – Evaluation ................................................................................. 19-15
Standards for Evaluation ................................................................................. 19-15
Appendix C Armed Truck Live-Fire Preparation ................................................................ C-1
Contents
Appendix D Rifle Squad Gunnery ........................................................................................ D-1
Appendix E Engineer Squad Qualification Tables ............................................................. E-1
Appendix F Safety ................................................................................................................. F-1
Appendix H 120-mm Mortar Gunnery .................................................................................. H-1
GLOSSARY .......................................................................................... Glossary-1
REFERENCES .................................................................................. References-1
INDEX .......................................................................................................... Index-1
Figure 2-3. Upgraded tank commander’s panel ..................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-4. Eyesafe laser range finder ................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-5. Driver’s vision enhancement ................................................................................ 2-4
Figure 2-6. Driver’s vision enhancement (front display) ......................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-7. Driver’s vision enhancement (rear connections) ................................................. 2-5
Figure 2-8. M1A2 SEP ............................................................................................................ 2-6
Figure 2-9. Commander’s independent thermal viewer ......................................................... 2-6
Figure 2-10. M2A2/M3A2 ..................................................................................................... 2-10
Figure 2-11. M2A3/M3A3 ..................................................................................................... 2-12
Figure 2-13. Armored Security Vehicle M1117 .................................................................... 2-15
Figure 2-14. M1025A2/M1026A1 ......................................................................................... 2-17
Figure 2-17. M1064A3 self-propelled 120-mm mortar carrier .............................................. 2-19
Figure 3-1. M231 5.56-mm firing port weapon ....................................................................... 3-2
Figure 3-2. M249 squad automatic weapon 5.56mm ............................................................. 3-3
Figure 3-3. M240 series 7.62-mm machine gun .................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-4. M240B machine gun ............................................................................................ 3-5
Figure 3-5. M2 HB caliber .50 machine gun ........................................................................... 3-6
Figure 3-6. MK19 40mm grenade launcher ........................................................................... 3-7
Figure 3-7. M242 25-mm automatic gun ................................................................................ 3-8
Figure 3-8. M256 120-mm smoothbore cannon ..................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-9. Chamber area .................................................................................................... 3-10
Figure 3-10. Forcing cone area ............................................................................................ 3-10
Figure 3-11. Bore .................................................................................................................. 3-11
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Figure 3-13. Smoke grenade launcher ................................................................................ 3-14
Figure 3-14. M257 smoke grenade launchers ..................................................................... 3-15
Figure 3-15. Tube-Launched, Optically Tracked, Wire-Guided Missile ............................... 3-16
Figure 4-1. Ammunition packaging and common markings example .................................... 4-2
Figure 4-2. Standard small arms ammunition markings ........................................................ 4-3
Figure 4-3. Lot number example ............................................................................................ 4-4
Figure 4-4. Tenth position codes ........................................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4-5. National stock number example .......................................................................... 4-7
Figure 4-6. Country of origin codes ....................................................................................... 4-7
Figure 4-7. Department of Defense Identification Code example ......................................... 4-8
Figure 4-8. Department of Defense Ammunition Code example ........................................... 4-8
Figure 4-9. Small arms color coding and packaging markings ............................................ 4-10
Figure 4-10. Bandoleer with 10 round clips, 5.56mm .......................................................... 4-11
Figure 4-11. Storage marking .............................................................................................. 4-11
Figure 4-12.Transportation marking .................................................................................... 4-11
Figure 4-14. 5.56mm crew serve common ammunition types ............................................. 4-14
Figure 4-15. 7.62mm ammunition with M13 disintegrating link ........................................... 4-15
Figure 4-16. 7.62mm crew serve common ammunition types ............................................. 4-16
Figure 4-17. M2/M9 closed loop link .................................................................................... 4-17
Figure 4-18a. Characteristics of the most common caliber .50 ammunition types .............. 4-18
Figure 4-18b. Characteristics of the most common caliber .50 ammunition types (continued) ........................................................................................................ 4-19
Figure 4-19. Kinetic energy formula ..................................................................................... 4-21
Figure 4-20. Comparison of service ammunition for 25-mm gun ........................................ 4-22
Figure 4-21. M791 armor-piercing discarding sabot with tracer .......................................... 4-23
Figure 4-22. M919 armor-piercing, fin-stabilized, discarding sabot, with tracer .................. 4-24
Figure 4-23. M792 high-explosive incendiary with tracer .................................................... 4-24
Figure 4-24. M758 high-explosive incendiary with tracer fuze ............................................ 4-25
Figure 4-25. M758 fuze hazard classification marker .......................................................... 4-25
Figure 4-26. M758 fuze in SAFE .......................................................................................... 4-26
Figure 4-27. M758 fuze setback function ............................................................................. 4-26
Figure 4-28. M758 fuze initial arming function ..................................................................... 4-27
Figure 4-29. M758 fuze arming sequence complete ........................................................... 4-27
Figure 4-30. M758 fuze direct impact functioning ................................................................ 4-28
Figure 4-31. M758 fuze grazing impact functioning ............................................................. 4-28
Figure 4-32. M758 fuze self destruct functioning ................................................................. 4-29
Figure 4-33. Frontal and grazing projectile impact zones for the M792 .............................. 4-29
Figure 4-34. Comparison of training ammunition for 25-mm gun ........................................ 4-30
Figure 4-35. M910 TPDS-T .................................................................................................. 4-30
Figure 4-36. M793 TP-T ....................................................................................................... 4-31
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Figure 4-37. 25 mm sabot petal danger area ....................................................................... 4-31
Figure 4-38. Characteristics of 40-mm grenade ................................................................... 4-33
Figure 4-39. M430A1 internal components .......................................................................... 4-34
Figure 4-40. M1001 HVCC projectile and flechettes ............................................................ 4-35
Figure 4-41. M385 TP internal components ......................................................................... 4-36
Figure 4-42. M918 internal components .............................................................................. 4-36
Figure 4-43. BA30 2:1 Link ................................................................................................... 4-37
Figure 4-44. MK 281 mod 0 target practice .......................................................................... 4-37
Figure 4-45. B472 dummy linked ......................................................................................... 4-38
Figure 4-46. 40mm ammunition color codes and markings ................................................. 4-38
Figure 4-47. Aft cap markings .............................................................................................. 4-40
Figure 4-48. Case base quick reference markings for service ammunition ......................... 4-40
Figure 4-49. Case base quick reference markings for training ammunition ........................ 4-41
Figure 4-50. Components of a 120mm main gun round ...................................................... 4-42
Figure 4-51. Tank service round technical data ................................................................... 4-43
Figure 4-52. Kinetic energy formula ..................................................................................... 4-44
Figure 4-53. M829A3 APFSDS-T (120mm) ......................................................................... 4-45
Figure 4-54. M829A1/M829A2 APFSDS-T (120mm) ........................................................... 4-46
Figure 4-55. M830 HEAT-MP-T (120mm) ............................................................................ 4-46
Figure 4-56. Chemical energy ammunition effects ............................................................... 4-47
Figure 4-57. M830A1 HEAT-MP-T and M908 HE-OR-T ...................................................... 4-48
Figure 4-58. M1028 canister ................................................................................................ 4-49
Figure 4-59. M1028 canister lethal danger zone (not to scale) ............................................ 4-50
Figure 4-60. 120 mm target practice round technical data .................................................. 4-51
Figure 4-61. M865 TPCSDS-T ............................................................................................. 4-52
Figure 4-62. M831A1 HEAT-TP-T ........................................................................................ 4-52
Figure 4-63. M1002 TPMP-T ................................................................................................ 4-53
Figure 4-64. Discarding Sabot danger area ......................................................................... 4-55
Figure 4-65. Man-Portable Chamber Gage, NSN 5220-01-477-5455 ................................. 4-56
Figure 4-66. 120-mm mortar round technical data ............................................................... 4-59
Figure 4-67. M933A1 HE, with fuze, PD: M783 (120 mm) ................................................... 4-60
Figure 4-68. M934 HE, with fuze, multi-optional: M734A1 (120 mm) .................................. 4-60
Figure 4-69. M929 WP, with fuze, multi-optional: M734A1 (120 mm) ................................. 4-61
Figure 4-70. M930 IL, with fuze, super-quick: M776 (120 mm) ........................................... 4-61
Figure 4-71. M983 IL, with fuze, super-quick: M776 (120 mm) ........................................... 4-62
Figure 4-72. M931 FRTR, with fuze, PD: M781 (120 mm) .................................................. 4-62
Figure 4-73. M776 MTSQ fuze ............................................................................................. 4-63
Figure 4-74. M776 MTSQ fuze ............................................................................................. 4-64
Figure 4-75. M935 PD fuze .................................................................................................. 4-64
Figure 4-76. Setting the M935 PD fuze ................................................................................ 4-65
Figure 4-77. M734 multioption fuze ...................................................................................... 4-65
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Figure 4-78. Setting the M734 multi-option fuze .................................................................. 4-66
Figure 4-79. M745 PD fuze .................................................................................................. 4-66
Figure 4-80. Salvo pattern for the M250 smoke grenade launcher system ......................... 4-69
Figure 4-81. Salvo pattern for the M257 smoke grenade launcher system ......................... 4-69
Figure 4-82. L8A1 and L8A3 smoke grenade ...................................................................... 4-70
Figure 4-83. M76 and M82 smoke grenades ....................................................................... 4-71
Figure 4-84. Smoke grenade composite hazard area ......................................................... 4-72
Figure 4-85. TOW missile sections, TOW-2A models with extended probe ....................... 4-73
Figure 4-86. TOW 2B missile sections, no extended probe ................................................ 4-73
Figure 4-87. TOW-BB sections ............................................................................................ 4-74
Figure 4-88. TOW launch container example (side, top and front views) ........................... 4-74
Figure 4-89. TOW warhead assembly with extended probe (TOW-2A) .............................. 4-75
Figure 4-90. TOW-2B warhead assembly ........................................................................... 4-76
Figure 4-91.TOW missile stencil markings .......................................................................... 4-77
Figure 4-92.TOW missile characteristics ............................................................................. 4-78
Figure 4-93. TOW-2A cut away diagram ............................................................................. 4-79
Figure 4-94. TOW missile striking ERA protected threat target........................................... 4-80
Figure 4-95. Initial detonation of precursor charge .............................................................. 4-81
Figure 4-96. Detonation of the primary warhead ................................................................. 4-81
Figure 4-97. TOW-2A, BGM-71E-4B ................................................................................... 4-82
Figure 4-98. TOW-2A characteristics and markings ............................................................ 4-82
Figure 4-99. TOW-2A practice characteristics and markings .............................................. 4-83
Figure 4-100. TOW-2B Aero ................................................................................................ 4-83
Figure 4-101. TOW-2B cut away diagram ........................................................................... 4-84
Figure 4-102a. TOW-2B functioning sequence ................................................................... 4-85
Figure 4-102b. TOW-2B functioning sequence (continued) ................................................ 4-86
Figure 4-102c. TOW-2B functioning sequence (continued) ................................................ 4-86
Figure 4-103. TOW-2B characteristics and markings .......................................................... 4-87
Figure 4-104. TOW-2B Gen I characteristics and markings ................................................ 4-87
Figure 4-105. TOW-2B Aero characteristics and markings ................................................. 4-88
Figure 4-106.TOW-2B Aero RF characteristics and markings ............................................ 4-88
Figure 4-107.TOW-2B Aero Gen I characteristics and markings ........................................ 4-89
Figure 4-108. TOW-2B Aero Gen 2 characteristics and markings ...................................... 4-89
Figure 4-109. TOW-2B Aero Gen 2 RF characteristics and markings ................................ 4-90
Figure 4-110. TOW-BB basic sections ................................................................................ 4-91
Figure 4-111. TOW-BB characteristics and markings ......................................................... 4-91
Figure 4-112. TOW-BB RF characteristics and markings ................................................... 4-92
Figure 4-113. Backblast area danger zone.......................................................................... 4-93
Figure 4-115. Javelin backblast safety zones ...................................................................... 4-97
Figure 4-116. Example of ammunition placards ................................................................ 4-100
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Figure 4-117. HBCT common vehicle cargo capacity ........................................................ 4-102
Figure 4-118. Ammunition lot restriction flow chart ............................................................ 4-104
Figure 5-1. Engagement process (detect) .............................................................................. 5-2
Figure 5-2. Dead space considerations for closed hatch operations ..................................... 5-4
Figure 5-3. Abram’s weapon dead space (flank) ................................................................... 5-4
Figure 5-4. Bradley weapon dead space (flank) .................................................................... 5-5
Figure 5-5. Rapid scans ......................................................................................................... 5-9
Figure 5-6. Slow (50-meter) scan ......................................................................................... 5-10
Figure 5-7. Ground-to-rooftop and horizontal slow-scan techniques ................................... 5-11
Figure 5-8. Detailed-search technique ................................................................................. 5-12
Figure 5-9. Horizontal search and scan ............................................................................... 5-13
Figure 5-10. Vertical search and scan ................................................................................. 5-14
Figure 5-11. Estimating 20 degrees ..................................................................................... 5-14
Figure 5-12. Sector overlapping ........................................................................................... 5-16
Figure 5-13. Sector divided .................................................................................................. 5-16
Figure 6-1. Engagement process (identify) ............................................................................ 6-2
Figure 6-2. Unsupported track (example one) ....................................................................... 6-3
Figure 6-3. Unsupported track (example two) ........................................................................ 6-3
Figure 6-4. Supported track .................................................................................................... 6-4
Figure 6-5. Boat shaped hull .................................................................................................. 6-4
Figure 6-6. Boxed shaped hull ............................................................................................... 6-5
Figure 6-7. Trim vane ............................................................................................................. 6-5
Figure 6-8. Hydrojets .............................................................................................................. 6-6
Figure 6-10. Gun mantle......................................................................................................... 6-7
Figure 6-12. Armored reactive tiles ........................................................................................ 6-8
Figure 6-13. Key recognition features (armored) ................................................................... 6-9
Figure 6-14. Engine mounting .............................................................................................. 6-10
Figure 6-15. Rotary wing external sensors .......................................................................... 6-10
Figure 6-16. Tail rotor ........................................................................................................... 6-11
Figure 6-17. Fenestron tail rotor ........................................................................................... 6-11
Figure 6-18. Rear horizontal stabilizer wings ....................................................................... 6-12
Figure 6-19. Key identification features (helicopter) ............................................................. 6-12
Figure 6-20. Combat identification panel ............................................................................. 6-14
Figure 6-21. Abrams thermal identification panel placement ............................................... 6-14
Figure 6-22. Bradley thermal identification panel placement ............................................... 6-15
Figure 6-23. Thermal identification panel NSN listing .......................................................... 6-16
Figure 6-24. Phoenix Beacon ............................................................................................... 6-17
Figure 6-25. BRMS NSN listing ............................................................................................ 6-18
Figure 6-26. BRMS T-Back style .......................................................................................... 6-18
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Figure 6-27. VS-17 panel ..................................................................................................... 6-18
Figure 6-28. Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below ............................................. 6-19
Figure 7-1. Engagement process (decide) ............................................................................ 7-2
Figure 7-2. LRAS3 NFOV reticle ............................................................................................ 7-6
Figure 7-3. LRAS3 WFOV reticle indicators .......................................................................... 7-6
Figure 7-4. Bradley Stadia reticle on flank target ................................................................... 7-7
Figure 7-5. Bradley Stadia reticle on frontal target ................................................................ 7-8
Figure 7-6. Abram’s Stadia reticle with full target .................................................................. 7-8
Figure 7-7. Abram’s Stadia reticle, defilade target................................................................. 7-9
Figure 7-8. Integrated Sight Unit choke (full target) ............................................................. 7-10
Figure 7-9. Integrated Sight Unit choke (defilade target) ..................................................... 7-10
Figure 7-10. Constant mil-angle relationship ....................................................................... 7-12
Figure 7-11. Frontal BMP-2 dimensions .............................................................................. 7-14
Figure 7-12. Flank BMP-2 dimensions ................................................................................ 7-14
Figure 7-13. Frontal Mi-24 Hind-D dimensions .................................................................... 7-14
Figure 7-14. Flank Mi-24 Hind-D dimensions ...................................................................... 7-15
Figure 7-15. Frontal T-72 dimensions .................................................................................. 7-15
Figure 7-16. Flank T-72 dimensions .................................................................................... 7-16
Figure 7-17. Measuring width with binoculars ..................................................................... 7-16
Figure 8-1. Engagement process (engage) ........................................................................... 8-2
Figure 8-2. Battlecarry command........................................................................................... 8-4
Figure 8-4. Battlesight range examples, APFSDS, and AP rounds....................................... 8-6
Figure 8-5. Battlesight range examples, chemical energy rounds ........................................ 8-7
Figure 8-6. Elevation levels Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie example ......................................... 8-14
Figure 8-7. Fire command concept ...................................................................................... 8-18
Figure 8-8. Standard fire command, single target example ................................................. 8-20
Figure 8-9. Reduced fire command, single target ............................................................... 8-21
Figure 8-10. Rounds fired .................................................................................................... 8-24
Figure 8-11. Reduced multiple target fire command example ............................................. 8-31
Figure 8-12. Manually applied lead for a slow moving target .............................................. 8-34
Figure 8-13. Manually applied lead for a fast moving target ................................................ 8-34
Figure 8-14. Aiming point for machine gun point target, stationary ..................................... 8-35
Figure 8-15. Z pattern fired from the front ............................................................................ 8-36
Figure 8-16. Z pattern .......................................................................................................... 8-37
Figure 8-17. Aiming points for engaging aircraft with vehicle machine guns ...................... 8-38
Figure 8-18. Paratrooper engagement technique ................................................................ 8-39
Figure 8-19. Sight picture for lasing on troops using last return logic ................................. 8-41
Figure 8-20. M1A1 caliber .50 aiming points ....................................................................... 8-43
Figure 8-21. Direct fire adjustment using the re-engage method ........................................ 8-44
Figure 8-22. Single target engagement example................................................................. 8-45
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Figure 8-23. Multiple target fire command example ............................................................. 8-46
Figure 8-24. Single target fire command using BATTLE SGT button example ................... 8-47
Figure 8-25. Single target fire command example without LRF/ELRF ................................. 8-48
Figure 8-26. Single target fire command using the stadia reticle with adjustment example ............................................................................................................. 8-49
Figure 8-27. Multiple target fire command using the stadia reticle example ........................ 8-50
Figure 8-28. Multiple target fire command, GPS malfunction example ................................ 8-51
Figure 8-29. Change of weapon system using GAS or auxiliary sight fire command example ............................................................................................................. 8-52
Figure 8-30. Fire command to dismounted squad example ................................................. 8-53
Figure 8-31. Smoke grenade fire command example .......................................................... 8-54
Figure 8-32. Simultaneous engagement fire command example ........................................ 8-55
Figure 8-33. Change of weapon system fire command example ......................................... 8-56
Figure 8-34. Simultaneous targets, caliber .50 and main gun example ............................... 8-57
Figure 8-35. VC main gun fire command example ............................................................... 8-58
Figure 8-36. Canister engagement using “FIRE AND ADJUST” ......................................... 8-59
Figure 8-37. Multiple weapon system (Bradley) fire command example ............................. 8-60
Figure 8-38. Multiple weapon system (Bradley), fire and adjust, fire command example ............................................................................................................. 8-61
Figure 8-39. Truck single target fire command example ...................................................... 8-62
Figure 8-40. Truck multiple target fire command example ................................................... 8-63
Figure 8-41. ASV change of weapon system fire command example ................................. 8-64
Figure 8-42. Standard sheaf ................................................................................................. 8-69
Figure 8-43. Converged sheaf .............................................................................................. 8-69
Figure 8-44. Open sheaf ...................................................................................................... 8-70
Figure 8-45. Special sheaf ................................................................................................... 8-70
Figure 8-46. Parallel sheaf ................................................................................................... 8-71
Figure 8-47a. Fire mission examples ................................................................................... 8-73
Figure 8-47b. Fire mission examples (continued) ................................................................ 8-74
Figure 8-48. Observer target factor calculation .................................................................... 8-75
Figure 8-49. Observer target factor ...................................................................................... 8-75
Figure 8-50. Range spotting for observer adjustments ........................................................ 8-76
Figure 8-51. Deviation spotting of 30 left .............................................................................. 8-77
Figure 8-52. Initial splash of adjustment fire ........................................................................ 8-79
Figure 8-53. First adjustment round, “DROP 400” ............................................................... 8-79
Figure 8-54. Second adjustment, “ADD 200” ....................................................................... 8-80
Figure 8-55. Final adjustment, “DROP 100, FIRE FOR EFFECT” ....................................... 8-80
Figure 8-56. Hasty bracketing, first round ............................................................................ 8-81
Figure 8-57. Hasty bracketing, second round ...................................................................... 8-82
Figure 9-1. Engagement process (engage) ........................................................................... 9-1
Figure 9-2. Examples of terrain-based quadrants .................................................................. 9-6
Figure 9-3. Example of friendly-based quadrants .................................................................. 9-6
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Figure 9-7. Sample cross-fire command .............................................................................. 9-17
Figure 9-8. Sample depth fire command ............................................................................. 9-18
Figure 9-9. Indirect fire team ................................................................................................ 9-19
Figure 9-10. Scheduled target (TRP type) ........................................................................... 9-24
Figure 9-11. Planned targets (linear type) ........................................................................... 9-24
Figure 9-12. Linear target symbol with FPF label ................................................................ 9-25
Figure 10-1. The engagement process (assess) ................................................................. 10-1
Figure 11-1. Sample ROC-V training screen ....................................................................... 11-4
Figure 11-2. Sample basic tracking board ........................................................................... 11-5
Figure 11-3. Sample advanced tracking board .................................................................... 11-6
Figure 11-4. Advanced with swithology ............................................................................... 11-6
Figure 11-5. Components of vehicular MILES 2000 ............................................................ 11-9
Figure 11-6. Call for Fire Trainer........................................................................................ 11-11
Figure 11-8. EST 2000 Engagement Skills Trainer ........................................................... 11-13
Figure 11-9. Close Combat Tactical Trainer ...................................................................... 11-16
Figure 11-10. 7.62mm, caliber .50 and 120-mm dummy rounds ...................................... 11-17
Figure 11-11. Caliber .50 inbore device ............................................................................. 11-20
Figure 11-12. Abrams Full-Crew Interactive Simulator Trainer ......................................... 11-22
Figure 11-13. 7.62mm and 25mm dummy rounds ............................................................ 11-24
Figure 11-14. Precision Gunnery System .......................................................................... 11-26
Figure 11-15. Advanced Bradley Full-Crew Interactive Simulator Trainer ........................ 11-27
Figure 11-16. Tabletop Full-Fidelity Trainer ....................................................................... 11-28
Figure 11-17. Dummy rounds ............................................................................................ 11-30
Figure 11-18. VCCT-R (configuration 1) ............................................................................ 11-32
Figure 11-19. VCCT-R (configuration 2) ............................................................................ 11-32
Figure 11-20. VCCT-L ........................................................................................................ 11-33
Figure 12-1. Sample six month gunnery training plan ......................................................... 12-7
Figure 12-2. Abrams training strategy ............................................................................... 12-10
Figure 12-3. Mechanized infantry training strategy ........................................................... 12-11
Figure 12-4. Reconnaissance integrated training strategy ................................................ 12-12
Figure 12-5. Combat engineer integrated training strategy ............................................... 12-13
Figure 12-6. Fire support team training strategy................................................................ 12-14
Figure 12-7. Mortar integrated training strategy ................................................................ 12-15
Figure 12-8. Sustainment training strategy ........................................................................ 12-16
Figure 12-9. Sample six month gunnery training timeline (Abrams) ................................. 12-23
Figure 13-1. Urban cluster ................................................................................................... 13-6
Contents
Figure 13-2a. Example maneuver box on an offensive engagement .................................. 13-7
Figure 13-2b. Example maneuver box on an offensive engagement (continued) ............... 13-8
Figure 13-2c. Example maneuver box on an offensive engagement (continued) ............... 13-8
Figure 13-2d. Example maneuver box on an offensive engagement (continued) ............... 13-9
Figure 13-3. Sample SDZ diagram for 25-mm M792 ammunition ..................................... 13-11
Figure 13-4. Sample SDZ diagram for 7.62-mm M80 (A131) ammunition ........................ 13-12
Figure 14-1. Test station diagram ........................................................................................ 14-4
Figure 14-2. Example of DA Form 7558-R, HBCT Gunnery Skills Test (GST) Individual Roll-Up .............................................................................................. 14-7
Figure 14-3. Example of DA Form 7662-R, HBCT Gunnery Skills Test (GST) Platoon Roll-Up .............................................................................................................. 14-8
Figure 14-4. DA Form 7665-R, HBCT Gunnery Skills Test (GST) Company Roll-Up ......... 14-9
Figure 14-5. Example of DA Form 7664-R, HBCT Gunnery Table I – Crew Critical Skills Test Scoresheet .................................................................................... 14-14
Figure 14-6. Example of DA Form 7660-R, HBCT Gunnery Table I – Crew Critical
Skills Test Platoon Roll-Up ............................................................................. 14-15
Figure 14-7. Example of DA Form 7661-R, HBCT Gunnery Table I – Crew Critical Skills Test Company Roll-Up .......................................................................... 14-16
Figure 15-1. Vehicle crew evaluator team example ............................................................. 15-2
Figure 15-2. Sample threat matrix ........................................................................................ 15-8
Figure 15-3. Targets not fully presented example .............................................................. 15-11
Figure 15-4. Targets fully presented and locked example ................................................. 15-12
Figure 15-5. Defense timing procedure example, turret down or defilade position ........... 15-13
Figure 15-6. Defense timing procedure example, hull down or enfilade position .............. 15-13
Figure 15-7. Obscuration example, defense ...................................................................... 15-16
Figure 15-8. Obscuration example, offense ....................................................................... 15-17
Figure 15-9. Alibi process ................................................................................................... 15-18
Figure 15-10. Engagement example .................................................................................. 15-22
Figure 15-11. Example of DA Form 7657-R, Crew Gunnery Scoresheet .......................... 15-23
Figure 15-12. Directions for completions of form ............................................................... 15-24
Figure 15-13. Example of DA Form 7663-R, Crew Gunnery Roll-Up Sheet ...................... 15-25
Figure 15-14. Abrams armored defense (example) ........................................................... 15-30
Figure 16-1. Abrams and Bradley capable gunnery table example ..................................... 16-6
Figure 16-2. Basic instruction example .............................................................................. 16-11
Figure 16-3. Target scenario development tool example ................................................... 16-25
Figure 16-4. Engagement 60 example ............................................................................... 16-26
Figure 16-10. Engagement 66 example ............................................................................. 16-32
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Figure 16-11. Engagement 67 example ............................................................................ 16-33
Figure 17-1. HMMWV in the defilade position example ...................................................... 17-5
Figure 17-2. HMMWV in the enfilade position example ...................................................... 17-6
Figure 17-3. LMTV in the defilade position example ........................................................... 17-6
Figure 17-4. LMTV in the enfilade position example ........................................................... 17-6
Figure 17-5. Common instruction crew training prior to gunnery ...................................... 17-10
Figure 17-6. Example of unstabilized platform gunnery table matrix ................................ 17-12
Figure 17-7. Example of Guardian ASV gunnery table matrix ........................................... 17-13
Figure 17-8. Example of Gunnery Table II, Crew Proficiency Course ............................... 17-14
Figure 17-9. Example of Guardian ASV Gunnery Table II, Crew Proficiency Course ...... 17-15
Figure 17-10. Example of Gunnery Table III, Basic Machine Gun .................................... 17-17
Figure 17-11. Example of Guardian ASV Gunnery Table III, Basic Machine Gun ............ 17-18
Figure 17-12. Example of Gunnery Table IV, Extended Range Machine Gun(scout/recon only) ........................................................................................... 17-20
Figure 17-13. Example of Guardian ASV Gunnery Table IV, Extended Range Machine Gun (scout/recon only) .................................................................... 17-21
Figure 17-14. Example of Gunnery Table V, Basic Crew Practice .................................... 17-23
Figure 17-15. Example of Guardian ASV Gunnery Table V, Basic Crew Practice ........... 17-24
Figure 17-16. Gunnery Table VI, Crew Qualification Course ............................................ 17-26
Figure 17-17. Guardian ASV Gunnery Table VI, Crew Qualification Course .................... 17-27
Figure 18-1. Example of DA Form 7659-R, Gunnery Tables VII, VIII, IX Scoresheet (Section Qualification) ...................................................................................... 18-4
Figure 18-2. Example of Form DA 7658-R, Gunnery Table X, XI, XII Scoresheet
(Platoon Qualification) ...................................................................................... 18-5
Figure 18-3. Abrams and Bradley Crew Gunnery Tables II-VI ............................................ 18-8
Figure 18-4. Section pure (armor) ..................................................................................... 18-14
Figure 18-5. Section mixed (1 Abrams/2 Bradley with 1 rifle squad) ................................ 18-14
Figure 18-6. Combined arms section (1 Abrams/2 unstabilized weapon platforms/1 BFIST) ............................................................................................................ 18-15
Figure 18-7. Platoon pure (infantry) ................................................................................... 18-18
Figure 18-7. Platoon pure (infantry) (continued) ................................................................ 18-19
Figure 18-8. Platoon mixed (2 Abrams/2 Bradleys with 2 rifle squads) ............................. 18-19
Figure 18-9. Combined Arms Platoon (2 Abrams/2 unstabilized weapon platforms/1 BFIST) ............................................................................................................ 18-20
Figure 19-1. CALFEX training strategy .............................................................................. 19-15
Figure 19-2. Example of direct-fire scoring ........................................................................ 19-18
Figure A-1. Step 1 - insert MBD ............................................................................................. A-2
Figure A-2. Step 2 - tighten MBD finger tight ......................................................................... A-3
Figure A-3. Step 3 - place a mark on the cone ...................................................................... A-3
Figure A-4. Step 4 - remove the MBD.................................................................................... A-3
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Figure A-6. Step 6 - tighten the MBD finger tight ...................................................................A-4
Figure A-7. Proper alignment of the MBD ..............................................................................A-4
Figure A-8. MBD flipped 180 degrees to the 9 o’clock position .............................................A-5
Figure A-9. Target aiming point ..............................................................................................A-8
Figure A-10. Crew set up .................................................................................................... A-45
Figure A-11. Abrams combined solution board (see Table A-13 for dimensions for the solution board) ........................................................................................... A-52
Figure A-12. Sample AAC data sheet for Checks 4 and 5 .................................................. A-56
Figure A-13. Sample M1A2 SEP data worksheet for the M1A2 SEP special input check and M1A2 SEP ballistic solution check ................................................. A-67
Figure A-14a. M1A2 SEP ballistic solution chart for check 5 (4.0 version) ......................... A-69
Figure A-14b. M1A2 SEP ballistic solution chart for check 1 (4.2-4.3 version) (continued) ....................................................................................................... A-70
Figure A-15. Checking position of recoil piston sleeve ....................................................... A-72
Figure A-16. Feeler gauge .................................................................................................. A-73
Figure A-17. Depiction of faulty piston sleeve ..................................................................... A-73
Figure A-18. Piston seating gauge, 120 mm ....................................................................... A-74
Figure A-19a. Starting position for anti-rotation key tolerance check ................................. A-75
Figure A-19b. Checking distance between the anti-rotation key and the side of the keyway ............................................................................................................. A-75
Figure A-20. Checking the distance between the ramp and the breech ............................. A-76
Figure A-21a. Starting position for breech alignment block check ...................................... A-76
Figure A-21b. Position for breech alignment block check ................................................... A-77
Figure A-22a. Top view of main gun and elevation mechanism ......................................... A-78
Figure A-22b. Side view of rod end pin ............................................................................... A-78
Figure A-23. Lower elevation mechanism, yoke, and support bracket ............................... A-79
Figure A-24a. Rear elevation mechanism support strut ...................................................... A-79
Figure A-24b. Rear elevation mechanism support strut (continued) .................................. A-80
Figure A-25a. Cam bracket operating cable adjustment ..................................................... A-83
Figure A-25b. Cam bracket operating cable adjustment (continued) ................................. A-84
Figure A-25c. Cam bracket operating cable adjustment (continued) .................................. A-84
Figure A-25d. Cam bracket operating cable adjustment (continued) ................................. A-85
Figure A-26. Screening test target (ST-5) ........................................................................... A-86
Figure A-27. Flow chart for screening test procedures ....................................................... A-87
Figure A-28. Sample discrete CCF worksheet (DA Form 7556-R) ..................................... A-93
Figure A-29. Target ............................................................................................................. A-94
Figure A-32. Screening test target (ST-5) with dimension A ............................................... A-96
Figure A-33. Gunner’s quadrant (M1A1 shown) ................................................................. A-99
Figure A-34. Day refraction (exaggerated view) ............................................................... A-116
Figure A-35. Night refraction (exaggerated view) ............................................................. A-116
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Figure A-36. CITV stadia reticle ......................................................................................... A-119
Figure A-37. GAS stadia reticle ......................................................................................... A-119
Figure A-38a. GAS stadia reticle, displaying target ........................................................... A-120
Figure A-38b. GAS stadia reticle, displaying target (continued) ........................................ A-120
Figure A-39. Gunner’s primary sight (daylight reticle) ....................................................... A-121
Figure A-40. Abrams gunner’s auxiliary sight reticles (MPAT/HEAT) .............................. A-122
Figure A-41. Abrams gunner’s auxiliary sight reticles (MPAT/HEAT) lead pattern .......... A-122
Figure A-42. Abrams gunner’s auxiliary sight reticles (KE/STAFF) example ................... A-123
Figure A-43. Abrams gunner’s auxiliary sight reticles (KE/STAFF) ................................... A-123
Figure A-44. Commander’s weapon station sight reticle ................................................... A-124
Figure A-45. Constant mil-angle relationship ..................................................................... A-125
Figure A-46. Frontal BMP-2 dimensions ............................................................................ A-127
Figure A-47. Flank BMP-2 dimensions .............................................................................. A-127
Figure A-48. Frontal Hind-D dimensions ........................................................................... A-127
Figure A-49. Flank Hind-D dimensions .............................................................................. A-128
Figure A-50. Frontal T-72 dimensions ............................................................................... A-128
Figure A-51. Flank T-72 dimensions .................................................................................. A-128
Figure A-52. Measuring width with binoculars ................................................................... A-129
Figure A-53. Ammunition stowage plan, 16 and 18 round racks ....................................... A-132
Figure A-54. Ammunition stowage plan, 17 round rack ..................................................... A-133
Figure A-55. Gun tube serial number ................................................................................ A-135
Figure A-56. Breech ring serial number ............................................................................. A-136
Figure A-57. DA Form 2408-4 with firing and maintenance data ...................................... A-137
Figure A-58. DA Form 2408-4 condemning gun tube ........................................................ A-138
Figure A-59. DA Form 2408-4 transfer to new form .......................................................... A-139
Figure A-60. DA Form 2408-4 boresight and zero data .................................................... A-140
Figure B-1. Dual-feed system ................................................................................................ B-2
Figure B-2. The M242 25-mm gun’s eight cycles of function ................................................ B-4
Figure B-3. Reticle for boresight telescope NSN 4933-00-867-6607 .................................... B-5
Figure B-4. Boresight telescope NSN 4933-00-867-6607 ..................................................... B-6
Figure B-5. The 1-1000 boresight telescope ......................................................................... B-7
Figure B-6. Adapter for the 1-1000 boresight telescope ........................................................ B-7
Figure B-7. Reticle for 1-1000 telescope ............................................................................... B-8
Figure B-8. Older 25-mm adapter, PN 12524010, fits 25-mm barrel on all BFVs
through A2 ODS ............................................................................................... B-10
Figure B-9. Newer 25-mm adapter, PN 12524144, fits 25-mm barrel on all BFVs ............. B-10
Figure B-10. Telescope reticle aimed at a corner of boresight panel .................................. B-11
Figure B-11. Telescope facing to the left ............................................................................. B-11
Figure B-12. Aiming point in the 2-mil circle ........................................................................ B-12
Figure B-13. Preparations before screening equipment ...................................................... B-13
Figure B-14. Example boresight test panel .......................................................................... B-13
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Figure B-15. Example of a completed DA Form 7523-R..................................................... B-15
Figure B-16. Reticle alignment ............................................................................................ B-16
Figure B-17. Sight picture and scoring grid ......................................................................... B-17
Figure B-18. Azimuth for right aim-point coordinates .......................................................... B-17
Figure B-19. Elevation for right aim-point coordinates ........................................................ B-18
Figure B-20. Plotted aiming point ........................................................................................ B-18
Figure B-21. Reticle aimed at center of panel ..................................................................... B-19
Figure B-22. Kit right aiming point ....................................................................................... B-20
Figure B-23. Kit left aiming point ......................................................................................... B-21
Figure B-24. Aiming point .................................................................................................... B-21
Figure B-25. Distance and direction from center ..................................

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