TM 9-2350-230-12, C10
TABLE 3-4.1. LOADING, LAUNCHING, AND UNLOADING MISSILES IN 152MM GUN-LAUNCHER -Continued
STEP
PROCEDURE
FIG/ITEM
LOADING AND LAUNCHING MISSILES -Continued
500 meters of the vehicle and directly in line of flight) extend
above the short horizontal mark below the center of the missile
reticle (fig. 2-23D).
2. Vehicle must be stationary during missile firing.
3. The 12 power feature of the M127 telescope can be
used to advantage at medium and extended ranges during night
firings and in hazy weather conditions to obtain clearer target
definition. Under all other conditions the eight power feature
should be used.
23
Launch missile by pressing gun-launcher firing trigger on gunner's
2-19 and
control handle, and with palm switch depressed continue tracking
target with control handle, keeping missile reticle on target until
missile impact.
WARNING After trigger is pressed there is a delay of 1 to
2-1/2 seconds before missile ignites and gun-launcher recoils.
After counterrecoil, opening of breech will be delayed 1. 7
seconds while scavenging system is actuated.
24
When operating turret manually, track target with gunner's manual
controls and launch missile by pressing firing button on elevation
handwheel. Continue tracking target until missile impact.
25
After launching missile, and before reloading, place loader's control
box SAFE/READY switch in SAFE position.
IMMEDIATE ACTION IN CASE OF FAILURE TO LAUNCH
26
Attempt to launch (second time) with firing trigger on control handle.
WARNING Do not attempt to launch missile with blasting machine.
27
Attempt to launch missile (third time) with firing button on elevation
handwheel.
28
Move SAFE/READY switch to SAFE position if third attempt to launch
fails.
WARNING Wait at least 10 minutes remaining clear of breech in
case missile ignites and gun-launcher recoils. (This wait may be
reduced to 4 minutes under combat conditions).
29
Place ejector lever in non-eject (up) position.
CAUTION Make certain ejector lever is in non-eject (up) position
before opening breech. Ejector would attempt to eject whole
missile and would be damaged.
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