Task 1: Prepare the Dragon for Firing

TEST CONDITIONS: During daylight, given a Dragon M47 handling round and SU-36/P (day tracker in the carrying configuration). The Dragon has been inspected and is serviceable. (For training, use an M47 handling round.)

TEST STANDARDS: Extend the bipod, mate the tracker to the round without damage to the equipment, and adjust the bipod to obtain a level sight picture within 1 minute.

SOLDIER'S MANUAL CROSSWALK: This task parallels task number 071-317-3302 in STP 7-11BCHM14-SM-TG and has been modified with the addition of the time standard. Instructional reference: FM 23-24 M47 Dragon

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR POINT: Field table, Dragon weapon system with SU-36/P (day tracker), stopwatch, and FB Form 20-35-R

SITE SETUP: Begin the test with the Dragon hanging on the shoulder by the webbed carrying strap. The site selected should be level enough to assume a correct sitting position.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

"Let me have your attention. At this point, you are required to prepare the Dragon for firing. You will assume a correct firing position within 1 minute. The Dragon has been inspected and is serviceable. Do you understand what you must do?"

(If there are any questions, repeat the instructions but do not elaborate on what you have read.)

"Begin."

Candidate then: 1. Places the Dragon into operation and obtains level sight picture within 1 minute:

a. Already has placed the round under right arm.
b. Unsnaps the bipod retainer strap.
c. Pushes the bipod down and forward to release and eject the forward shock absorber and locked the forward bipod brace
d. Unlocks the bipod friction lock and extended the bipod legs then relocked the bipod friction lock
e. Lowers the round until the rear shock absorber rested on the ground. (Did not drop the round.)
f. Removes the lens cover and secured it on the Velcro strip on the front shock absorber of the tracker
g. Assumes a sitting firing position and placed the round on shoulder
h. Removes the electrical connector cover from the round and placed it on the tracker velcro
i. Removes the tracker from the carrying bag. (Did not lift the tracker using the shock absorber as a handle.)
j. Pulls the connector covers from the tracker and secured them on the Velcro strip on top of the forward shock absorber of the tracker.
k. Places the tracker guide pins in the slots of the tracker bracket guide rails of the rounds
I. Slides the tracker firmly to the rear using both hands until the spring clip locks the guide pins in place
m. Removes and secures the lens cover
n. Assumes firing position and places round on right shoulder
o. Looked through tracker and obtained correct sight picture.

(Allow the candidate to proceed for 1 minute.)

"Stop." The scorer then asks the candidate:

"What would you do if the reticle was tilted when he looked through the tracker?"

The Candidate should answer:

"Adjust the bipod friction lock and foot adjust to obtain a level sight picture"

TEST CONDITIONS: During daylight, given a Javelin command launch unit (CLU), a round, CLU carry bag with all component in the short-distance carry configuration, and an individual weapon. The Javelin has been inspected and is serviceable.

TEST STANDARDS: Prepare the Javelin for firing CLU from the short-distance carry configuration. Install the CLU battery, set the CLU power switch to night or day, conduct an operational check, connect the CLU to the round, remove the forward end cap, open the lens covers, and assume a correct firing position with 3 minutes.

TECHNICAL MANUAL CROSSWALK: U.S. Army TM 9-1425-687-12, and TM 09397A-12/1. This task has been modified for EIB test only with the addition of the time standard. The Javelin manufacturer's home page:

http://www.raytheon.com/rtis/docs/missys/jav.htm

Best description of Javelin features/components:

http://www.army-technology.com/projects/javelin/index.html

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR POINT: Field table, Javelin weapon system with Command Launch Unit (CLU) carry bag, CLU battery (Same BA5590 as SINCGARS FM radio, EIB Station H), CLU power switch set to night or day, and FB Form 20-36-r.

SITE SETUP: Begin the test with Javelin hanging on the shoulder by the webbed carrying strap. The site selected should be large enough for the candidate to assume a correct sitting position.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

"Let me have your attention. At this point, you are required to prepare the Javelin for firing and assume a correct sitting firing position within 3 minutes. The Javelin has been inspected and is serviceable. Do you understand what you must do?"

(If there are any questions, repeat the instructions but do not elaborate on what you have read.)

"Begin."

(Allow the candidate to proceed for 3 minutes.)

"Stop."