Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Performance Steps
3. Prepare the sight.
Note: The AN/PAQ-4 is a laser and, as such, you must be aware of the dangers and safety
procedures for lasers. Although this laser is eye-safe, it is a safe practice to treat all lasers as
not eye-safe.
DANGER
Do not stare into the IR laser beam with the naked eye or
through binoculars or telescopes.
DANGER
Do not point the IR laser beam at mirror-like surfaces or
other individuals' eyes.
DANGER
The 3x extenders magnify the laser aiming light. When
using the 3x extenders, the AN/PAQ-4B/C is not
considered eye-safe at any distance.
CAUTION
Do not store the AN/PAQ-4B/C with the batteries installed.
a. Place the AN/PAQ-4 into operation by turning the switch to ON.
b. Attach the target to a flat surface at a distance of 25 meters.
c. Set the aiming light to the neutral position (skip if AN/PAQ-4 was
boresighted).
(1) Turn each adjuster CW to the end of travel.
(2) Rotate each adjuster back (counterclockwise) three turns and align
the white dot with the line on the flange (AN/PAQ-4B) or with the aperture in the
cover (AN/PAQ-4C).
4. Establish a good zero firing position and sight picture.
a. Assume a prone supported firing position.
b. Employ night vision goggles (NVG).
Note: You must use NVG to see the infrared aiming light.
c. Identify the aiming point on 25-meter zero target.
d. Aim the AN/PAQ-4 aiming light at the target aiming point by aligning
the beam to the aiming point (if using a cutout aiming point you will notice the
beam appearing dimmer).
5. Establish a zero.
a. Fire a three-round shot group at the target.
Note: After the first shot group is fired, the mounting screws and knobs may need
retightened to ensure the sight is well seated.
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