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

FM 3-22.1(5) When the proper target effect has been determined, the gunner announces,"Target destroyed."b. Engagement Techniques. Commander or gunner uses proper engagementtechniques IAW Chapter 6.(1) Commander or gunner fires a sensing round; two if the ammunition has changed;then fires a 3- to 5-round burst (25-mm point targets).(2) Commander or gunner fires a 10- to 15-round initial burst; then fires an additional10- to 15-round burst(s) at point targets until target is destroyed (coax point targets).(3) Commander or gunner fires a 10- to 15-round initial burst at center mass, thenfires an additional 10- to 15-round burst in a suppressive pattern (coax area targets).(4) Commander or gunner fires a 15- to 20-round burst (25-mm) while adjusting onthe target (aerial target).(5) The Bradley A3 commander or gunner fires a 3- to 5-round burst without asensing round, except when using the auxiliary sight, or when the ELRF is notoperationalc. Driving Techniques. Driver uses proper driving techniques:(1) Returns to the turret-defilade position after a defensive engagement.(2) Maintains a steady platform while in an offensive or retrograde engagement.(3) Stays on course roads as briefed in the range safety briefing.(4) Does not cause damage to the Bradley.(5) Does not exceed the established range speed limit.(6) Driver avoids stalling the vehicle.d. Defensive Techniques. Crew uses proper defensive techniques:(1) Gunner raises TOW launcher (SVML for Linebacker) before first engagement inthe defensive position.(2) Gunner lowers TOW launcher (SVML for Linebacker) before movement from thedefensive position. (This standard applies to the last defensive engagement inthat position.)e. Suppression Techniques. Commander or gunner uses an effective suppressiontechnique to achieve suppression for coax area targets.8-6. CREW DEVICE-GUNNERY STANDARDSCrew device gunnery consists of BT I, Crew Defense, and BT II, Bradley CrewProficiency Course.a. BT I, Crew Defense.(1) Action. Engage and destroy stationary and moving targets from a defensiveposition during the day and night.(2) Conditions. Given a MILES or PGS-equipped BFV in a defensive position,suitable engagement area with LTID-equipped targets, during the day and night.(3) Standards.(a) During the day, the crew must achieve a minimum of a "P" rating on seven of theten engagements, with one of the seven being an NBC engagement.(b) During the night, the crew must achieve a minimum of a "P" rating on seven ofthe ten engagements, with one of the seven being an NBC engagement.b. BT II, Bradley Crew Proficiency Course.8-15