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

FM 3-22.1SAFETYPOSTURECOMMANDBFV WEAPONSAND AMMUNITIONSQUAD WEAPONSAND AMMUNITIONAmmunitionstowedSTOW AMMO• Stow 25-mm and coaxammunition in shipping cans.• Stow TOW missiles in racks.• Stow smoke grenades inshipping cans.• Stow small arms ammunition inshipping cans.• Stow grenades in shipping boxes.• Stow AT4s and missiles indesignated locations in the vehicleAmmunitionready• FILLMAGAZINES.• LOAD READYBOXES ANDLAUNCHERS• Load 25-mm ready boxes.• Load coax ammunition boxes.• Load TOW missiles in thelauncher.• Load smoke grenades in theirlaunchers.• Fill magazines.• Load magazines, M249 ammunitionboxes, hand grenades, and M203grenades into pouches or vests.AmmunitionlockedLOCK AMMO• Load 25-mm rounds into feeder.• Ensure manual safety is ON.• Place coax ammunition onfeed tray.• Lock the bolt forward.• Lock magazines into rifle.• Ensure all weapons are on SAFE.WeaponsreadyREADYWEAPONS• Cycle 25-mm ghost round.• Place coax ammunition on thefeed tray.• Lock bolt to rear.• Ensure manual safety is OFF.• Ensure ARM-SAFE-RESETswitch is on SAFE.• Chamber round into rifle.• Place M249 ammunition onfeed tray.• Lock bolt to rear.• Ensure all weapons are on SAFE.WeaponsclearedCLEAR WEAPONS• Remove and clear gun feeder.• Clear coax.• Remove bolt group.• Remove magazine.• Clear rifle.• Clear M249.• Remove ammunition box.Figure 9-4. Weapons safety posture.9-6. FIRE PLANSFire planning is a continuous process that focuses on METT-TC conditions. The platoonleader establishes the direct-fire SOP based on probable conditions and on the platoon'scapabilities. He modifies it as he obtains more complete or more current informationabout METT-TC conditions. During the planning phase of an operation, the platoonleader analyzes METT-TC conditions. The result is a template of the enemy andanticipated conditions. The leader uses this template to alter his platoon SOP andestablish mission-specific control measures (Figure 9-5, page 9-10). When the platoonhalts temporarily, or when it executes hasty actions, the leader supplements or changesthe SOP to fit current conditions. After reconnoitering, he develops an engagement planthat incorporates both direct and indirect fires and that supports the commander's fire planand intent. Successful execution of any fire plan (from SOP to detail) requires rehearsal.9-9