2003 US Army BRADLEY GUNNERY 503p.pdf - Survival Books

FM 3-22.1(3) Aerial Targets. This matrix is based on the time a threat target takes to hit aBradley or BFIST (Figure 8-7), or Linebacker (Figure 8-8).(4) Troop Targets. This matrix is based on the time a threat target takes to hit aBradley, BFIST, or Linebacker (Figure 8-9).c. Matrix Condition. Times in the lightly armored or unarmored, aerial, and troopmatrixes are based on the worst-case threat targets in each category. Three conditionsapply to the threat target: NBC environment, moving BFV, and moving threat target.Each condition gives the BFV crew additional time to engage the target, because thethreat needs more time to engage the BFV. NBC environments affect the threat's abilityto rapidly engage a BFV. When the matrix conditions exist, the threat needs more time toplace a hit on the BFV than under normal conditions. And, he finds hitting a BFV moredifficult and time-consuming than he would otherwise. The threat on the move needsmore time to place effective fire on a BFV. To determine the allowable exposure time toa given target, the BCE must know--(1) Target Category.• Armored.• Lightly armored or unarmored.• Aerial.• Dismounted troops.(2) Number of Target Conditions.• Normal conditions.• One, two, or three additional conditions.(3) Target Range.8-4