M2/M3 BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE: TURRET - OD1609 LESSON 1/TASK 1
n.
Smoke Grenade Launcher.
Two electrically fired smoke grenade launchers are
located on the front sides of the turret: one on the right and one on the left.
Each launcher carries four smoke grenades. A signal switch on the weapon control
box launches all eight smoke grenades at the same time.
When fired, the smoke
grenades form a smoke curtain some distance from the vehicle.
o.
mounts and a MT-1029/VRC radio mount are provided with the vehicle. Both antenna
mounts are on the turret, one on the right of the commander's hatch and the other
on the center line of the turret at the rear.
4.
Description and Use of Operator's Controls and Indicators
a.
General. The following subparagraphs will identify and describe the controls
and indicators used by the operator of the Bradley fighting vehicle.
b.
Gunner's Hatch Controls.
(1)
Hatch Cover Handle.
The hand grip on the hatch cover handle raises and
lowers the gunner's hatch cover.
(2)
Hatch Cover Latch.
The hatch cover latch locks or releases the gunner's
hatch cover.
(3)
Hinge Latch Handle.
The hinge latch handle locks the gunner's hatch cover
in FULL OPEN position.
(4)
Quick Release Pin.
The quick release pin locks and unlocks the hinge
latch handle.
c.
Commander's Hatch Controls.
(1)
Hatch Cover Handle.
The hand grip of the hatch cover handle raises and
lowers the commander's hatch cover.
(2)
Hatch Cover Latch.
The
hatch
cover
latch
locks
and
releases
the
commander's hatch cover.
(3)
Batch Pin Lever. The hatch pin lever allows the commander's hatch cover
to be moved to the LEVEL position.
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