FM 17-12-8

LIGHT CAVALRY GUNNERY

Preface
Chapter 1	Introduction Purpose Scope
Chapter 2	Weapon Systems and Ammunition Capabilities M60 7.62-mm Machine Gun M240B 7.62-mm Machine Gun M2 HB Caliber .50 Machine Gun MK 19 40-mm Grenade Machine Gun Tube-Launched, Optically Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW) Weapon System Weapon Systems Characteristics
Chapter 3	Target Acquisition Crew Search Target Detection Target Location Target Identification Battlefield Combat Identification System (BCIS) Target Classification Target Confirmation Acquisition Reports
Chapter 4	Range Determination Primary Range Determination Methods Other Methods
Chapter 5	Fire Commands Elements of a Fire Command Types of Fire Commands Crew Duties in Response to a Fire Command Crew Ready Reports
Chapter 6	Engagement Techniques Machine Gun Engagement Techniques Range Card Techniques
Chapter 7	Fire Control and Distribution Principles of Fire Control and Distribution Standing Operating Procedures Fire Control Measures Fire Distribution Platoon Fire Planning Platoon and Section Fire Commands
Chapter 8	Fire Control and Distribution Master Gunner Crew Stability Management Long-Range Planning Short-Range Planning Near-Term Training Plan
Chapter 9	Range Operations Range Operations Range and Training Area Reconnaissance Range and Training Area Personnel, Equipment, and Layout Scaled Ranges Training Devices
Chapter 10	Prepare to Fire Prefire Checklist
Chapter 11	TOW Training Program Training Assessment and Planning Collective Training TOW Training Phases TOW Gunnery Trainer TOW Field Tactical Trainer M70-Series Training Set DA Form 5107-R Gunner's Skill Test Field Tracking
Chapter 12	Light Cavalry Tables Machine Gun Gunnery Program M2 HB Caliber .50 Basic Gunnery Tables M2 HB Caliber .50 Intermediate Gunnery Tables MK 19 40-mm Grenade Basic and Intermediate Gunnery Tables TOW Basic and Intermediate Tables
Chapter 13	Scout Section Gunnery Tactical Training Evaluation Procedures Table IX-Section Training Course Table X-Section Qualification Course
Appendix A	Test Administrative Guides and Criterion Scoring Checklists for the GST Administrative Procedures Prerequisites Evaluation Procedures Evaluation Criteria Scoring Performance Checklists Station 1. Clear, Disassemble (Field Strip), Assemble, Perform a Function Check, Load, and Perform Immediate Action on an M60 Machine Gun Station 1A. Clear, Disassemble (Field Strip), Assemble, Perform a Function Check, Load, and Perform Immediate Action on an M240B Machine Gun Station 2. Clear, Disassemble (Field Strip), Assemble, Set Headspace and Timing, Perform a Function Check, Load, and Perform Immediate Action on an M2 HB Machine Gun Station 3. Clear, Disassemble (Field Strip), Assemble, Perform a Function Check, Load, and Perform Immediate Action on a MK 19 Machine Gun Station 4. Prepare a Sector Sketch, and Engage Targets Using the Sector Sketch Data Station 5. Mount, Place Into Operation, and Dismount the AN/TVS-5 Night-Vision Sight (Using the M2 HB Machine Gun) Station 6. Mount, Place Into Operation, and Dismount the AN/TVS-5 Night-Vision Sight (Using the MK 19 Machine Gun) Station 7. Mount, Place Into Operation, and Dismount the AN/PVS-4 Night-Vision Sight (Using the M60 Machine Gun) Station 7A. Mount, Place Into Operation, and Dismount the AN/PVS-4 Night-Vision Sight (Using the M240B Machine Gun) Station 8. Identify Combat Vehicles Overall Scoresheet
Appendix B	TOW Gunnery Skills Test Administrative Procedures Prerequisites Evaluation Procedures Evaluation Criteria Scoring Performance Checklists Station 1. Clear, Disassemble (Field Strip), Assemble, Perform a Function Check, Load, and Perform Immediate Action on an M60 Machine Gun Station 1A. Clear, Disassemble (Field Strip), Assemble, Perform a Function Check, Load, and Perform Immediate Action on an M240B Machine Gun Station 2. Mount, Place Into Operation, and Dismount the AN/PVS-4 Night-Vision Sight (Using the M60 Machine Gun) Station 2A. Mount, Place Into Operation, and Dismount the AN/PVS-4 Night-Vision Sight (Using the M240B Machine Gun) Station 3. Load, Arm, and Unload an Encased TOW Missile Station 4. Perform Immediate Action Procedures for a Hangfire or Misfire of an M220-A2 TOW Missile Launcher (Mounted on an M966 HMMWV) Station 5. Conduct a System Check-out Procedure and Preoperational Inspection on an M220-A2 TOW Launcher System and Encased Missile Station 6. Identify Combat Vehicles Station 7. Determine if a Target can be Engaged by an M220-Series TOW Launcher System Station 8. Prepare an Antiarmor Range Card Station 9. Assemble the M220-A2 TOW Launcher System Station 10. Install an M220-A2 TOW Launcher System and an Encased Missile on an M966 HMMWV Station 11. Place an M966 HMMWV in the Ready-to-Fire Configuration Overall Scoresheet
Appendix C	Scout Section Gunnery Tactical Tasks Execute Actions on Contact Report Enemy Information Call For and Adjust Indirect Fire Conduct a Tactical Movement Control Scout Section Fires Conduct a Screen Perform a Passage of Lines Select Firing Positions Perform a Zone Reconnaissance Coordinate with an Adjacent Platoon Perform an Area Reconnaissance Perform a Route Reconnaissance Perform Reconnaissance by Fire Prepare a Route Reconnaissance Overlay Emplace and Retrieve a Hasty Protective Minefield Execute a Dismounted Patrol Conduct a Defense by a Squad Reorganize a Squad Following Enemy Contact While in the Defense Conduct Unmasking Procedures Cross a Chemically Contaminated Area Prepare and Submit NBC-4 Reports Prepare and Submit NBC-1 Reports Calculate and Designate Placement of Steel-Cutting Charges Calculate and Designate Placement of Timber-Cutting Charges React to Indirect Fire
Appendix D	Engagement Skills Trainer Characteristics Training Capabilities
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
AUTHORIZATION LETTER

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*This Publication supercedes FM 17-12-8, 28 October 1994.

FM 17-12-8

LIGHT CAVALRY GUNNERY

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