Task 1: Prepare an M136 Launcher (AT4) for Firing

Task 2: Perform Misfire Procedures on an M136 Launcher (AT4)

TEST CONDITIONS: During daylight, given an M136 launcher (AT4) and an engageable target.

TEST STANDARDS:

1. Prepare the M136 Launcher (AT4) for firing within 15 seconds.

2. Apply immediate action within 45 seconds when a misfire is announced.

SOLDIER'S MANUAL CROSSWALK: This task does not differ from task numbers 071-054-0001 and 071-054-0003 in STP 7-11BCHM-SM-TG for 11B/C/M Infantrymen. U.S. Army Field Manual 23-25 Light Anti-Armor Weapons:

http://155.217.58.58/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/23-25/fm2325.htm

Alliant Technosystems, U.S. manufacturer of M136:

http://www.atk.com/convmunitions/Products/ShoulderFired/at4weapon.htm

Swedish Bofors, M136 84mm rocket "AT4" original manufacturer:

http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/missiles/bofors/index.html

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR POINT: An M136 Launcher (AT4), clipboard, pencil, stopwatch, field table, and FB Form 20-28-R.

SITE SETUP: Provide a field table on which to lay the M136 Launcher (AT4), and a simulated target which to aim at.

"Let me have your attention. At this point, you are required to prepare an M136 launcher (AT4) for firing and perform misfire procedures on an M136 launcher (AT4). You will prepare the M136 launcher for firing, simulate firing, and apply immediate action to correct a malfunction. Pre-fire inspection has already been performed on the M136 launcher. You have 15 seconds to prepare the M136 launcher for firing and to attempt to fire. At the end of the 15 seconds, I will announce;"

"MISFIRE!"

"You then have 45 seconds to perform immediate action for misfire. This is not a live-fire exercise. Your target is____. You may fire from any position you choose. Do you understand what you must do?

(If there are any questions, repeat the instructions but do not elaborate on what you have read.)

"Begin."

Allow the candidate to proceed for 15 seconds. Once the candidate has assumed a proper firing position and is ready to fire, say the following:

"You have attempted to fire the M136 Launcher (AT4) but it has misfired. Take appropriate action now."

Allow the candidate to proceed for 45 seconds.

"Stop."

M72A2 LAUNCHER (Light Anti-tank Weapon)

Point N-2

Task 1: Prepare an M72 Launcher (LAW) for Firing

Task 2: Perform Misfire Procedures on an M72 Launcher (LAW)

TEST CONDITIONS: During daylight, given an M72 launcher (LAW) and an engageable target.

TEST STANDARDS:

1. Prepare the M72 Launcher (LAW) for firing within 15 seconds.

2. Apply immediate action within 45 seconds when a misfire is announced.

SOLDIER'S MANUAL CROSSWALK: This task does not differ from task numbers 071-054-0001 and 071-054-0003 in STP 7-11BCHM-SM-TG. U.S. Army Field Manual 23-25 Light Anti-Armor Weapons:

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR POINT: An M72 Launcher (LAW), clipboard, pencil, stopwatch, field table, and FB Form 20-28-R.

SITE SETUP: Provide a field table on which to lay the M72 Launcher (LAW).

"Let me have your attention. At this point, you are required to prepare an M72 launcher (LAW) for firing and perform misfire procedures on an M72 launcher (LAW). You will prepare the M72 launcher for firing, simulate firing, and apply immediate action to correct a malfunction. Prefire inspection has already been performed on the M72 launcher. You have 15 seconds to prepare the M72 launcher for firing and to attempt to fire. At the end of the 15 seconds, I will announce;"

"MISFIRE!"

"You then have 45 seconds to perform immediate action for misfire. This is not a live-fire exercise. Your target is____. You may fire from any position you choose. Do you understand what you must do?

(If there are any questions, repeat the instructions but do not elaborate on what you have read.)

"Begin."

Allow the candidate to proceed for 15 seconds. Once the candidate has assumed a proper firing position and is ready to fire, say the following:

"You have attempted to fire the M72 Launcher (LAW) but it has misfired. Take appropriate action now."

Allow the candidate to proceed for 45 seconds.

"Stop."