Publication Title: Light Antiarmor Weapons
Publication/revision date: 30 AUG 2001
Field Manual: FM 3-23.25
Supersedes: FM 23-25 (17 AUG 1994)
Distribution Restriction: Approved for public release, distribution unlimited (public domain manuals)
Contents:
Table of Contents
PREFACE
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Types of Light Antiarmor Weapons
Care and Handling
Destruction Procedures (Combat Only)
Decontamination Procedures
Operating Temperatures
Chapter 2 M72-SERIES LAW, OPERATION AND FUNCTION
Description
Technical Data
Ammunition
Inspection
Firing Mechanism
Sights
Operation and Function
Misfire Procedures
Restoration to Carrying Configuration
Chapter 3 M136 AT4, OPERATION AND FUNCTION
Description
Technical Data
Ammunition
Inspection
Firing Mechanism, Safeties, and Weapon Function
Sights
Operation
Misfire Procedures
Restoration to Carrying Configuration
Chapter 4 MARKSMANSHIP FUNDAMENTALS
Steady Hold
Aiming Procedures
Breath Control
Trigger Manipulation
Integrated Act of Shooting
Chapter 5 FIRING POSITIONS
Standing Position
Kneeling Position
Sitting Position
Prone Position
Chapter 6 COMBAT TECHNIQUES
Range Estimation
Speed Estimation
Armored Vehicle Weaknesses
Methods of Engagement
Engagement of Field Fortifications and Buildings
Engagement of Other Vehicles
Limited Visibility Engagements
Engagement in NBC Conditions
Engagement from an Enclosure
Engagement Beyond Maximum Effective Range (M136 AT4 Only)
Offensive Operations
Defensive Operations
Other Tactical Operations
Chapter 7 TRAIN-THE-TRAINER AND UNIT TRAINING PROGRAMS
Train-the-Trainer Program
Unit Training Program
Training Strategy
Appendix A SAFETY
Appendix B TRAINING DEVICES AND AIDS
Appendix C PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Appendix D SUGGESTED DESIGN FOR COMBINED LIGHT ANTIARMOR RANGE
Appendix E FIRING TABLES AND EXAMPLE SCORECARDS
Appendix F INFRARED LASER AIMING DEVICES
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
AUTHENTICATION
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