M2/M3 BFV: FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM - OD1608 - LESSON 1/TASK 5
LESSON 1
BORESIGHTING PROCEDURES FOR THE M2/M3 BRADLEY
FIGHTING VEHICLE FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
TASK 5.
Describe the procedures for boresighting the tube-launched,
optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile launcher.
CONDITIONS
Within a self-study environment and given the subcourse text, without
assistance.
STANDARDS
Within one hour
REFERENCES
No supplementary references are needed for this task.
1.
Introduction
As with all the other weapons on the Bradley fighting vehicle, it is
important that the TOW missile launcher be accurately boresighted so
that, when fired, the missile will hit the desired target. This task
describes the procedures used to boresight the TOW missile launcher.
2.
Boresighting the TOW Launcher
a. The procedure for boresighting the TOW launcher is similar to
that used to boresight the 25mm gun and the coaxial machinegun, and
will require a helper.
As with those two weapons, a boresight
telescope will be used to sight on an aiming point and then
adjustments will be made to align the TOW reticle with that aiming
point.
b. TOW Launcher Boresighting Procedures.
Before beginning the
procedures for boresighting the TOW launcher, these warnings should
be observed:
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