TM 08673A-10-1B - 83mm SMAW MK

TM 08673A-10/1B
U.S. MARINE CORPS TECHNICAL MANUAL

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
(WITH COMPONENTS OF END ITEM LIST)
LAUNCHER, ASSAULT ROCKET,

83MM, (SMAW) MK 153 MOD 0
This publication supersedes TM 08673A-10/1A dated 30 June 1993.
This publication is required for official use or for administrative or operational purposes only. Distribution is limited to U.S.
Government agencies. Other requests for this document must be referred to Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Code ARE-B,
Washington, D.C. 20380-0001.
SEPTEMBER 2005
PCN: 18408673000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Scope of Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Maintenance Forms and Records ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Nomenclature Cross-Reference ...................................................................................................................... 1-2
SMAW System Characteristics (Launcher/Rocket Mated) .............................................................................. 1-3
Location and Description of Major Components .............................................................................................. 1-4
Principles of Operation ................................................................................................................................. 1-10
Spotting Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 1-10
Launch Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 1-11
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Description and Use of Operator's Controls .................................................................................................... 2-1
Spotting Rifle ............................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Firing Mechanism ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Sight Mount .............................................................................................................................................. 2-3
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) ................................................................................. 2-4
Operation Under Usual Conditions ............................................................................................................... 2-21
Prepare SMAW for Usage at Time of Issue ............................................................................................ 2-21
Carrying Positions .................................................................................................................................. 2-27
Individual Load Bearing Equipment (ILBE) Carrying Configuration ......................................................... 2-29
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d)

Prepare SMAW for Firing ....................................................................................................................... 2-30
Select a Firing Site ................................................................................................................................. 2-36
Select a Firing Position Using Telescopic Sight ..................................................................................... 2-39
Acquire Target Using Telescopic Sight for High Explosive and Practice Rockets .................................. 2-43
Acquire Target Using Telescopic Sight (For NE Round) ........................................................................ 2-50
Fire Rocket ............................................................................................................................................ 2-52
Clear SMAW and Reload Second Rocket .............................................................................................. 2-54
Acquire Target Using Open Sights ......................................................................................................... 2-58
Acquire Target Using Open Sights (For NE Round) ............................................................................... 2-61
HEAA Characteristics ............................................................................................................................ 2-63
Target Acquisition with HEAA Rocket .................................................................................................... 2-65
Using Spotting Rifle with HEAA Rocket ................................................................................................. 2-66
Preparation for Travel .................................................................................................................................. 2-67
CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Weapon Malfunctions Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Launcher .................................................................................................................................................. 3-2
Spotting Rifle ........................................................................................................................................... 3-5
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CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d)

Field Stripping Spotting Rifle ........................................................................................................................... 3-7
Disassembly ............................................................................................................................................. 3-8
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ 3-14
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................... 3-17
Launcher (Rocket Firing or Contamination) ............................................................................................ 3-18
Telescopic Sight ..................................................................................................................................... 3-20
Sight Mount ............................................................................................................................................ 3-22
Shoulder Rest and Bipod ........................................................................................................................ 3-23
Firing Mechanism and Front Pistol Grip .................................................................................................. 3-24
Spotting Rifle .......................................................................................................................................... 3-25
CHAPTER 4. AMMUNITION
General ........................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Inspection at Issue .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Round Inspection (Tactical and Practice) ................................................................................................. 4-1
Rocket Inspection ......................................................................................................................................4-2
Noise Simulator Inspection ....................................................................................................................... 4-6
Peculiar Ammunition Items for Use with SMAW ............................................................................................. 4-8
Rocket, Assault, Encased, 83mm, Dual Mode, (SMAW) MK 3 Mod 0 ....................................................... 4-8
Rocket, Assault, Encased, 83mm, High Explosive Anti-Armor, (SMAW) MK 6 Mod 0 ............................ 4-10
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CHAPTER 4. AMMUNITION (Cont’d)
Rocket, Assault, Encased, SMAW-NE, MK 80 Mod 0 ............................................................................ 4-12

Rocket, 83mm, High Explosive Anti-Armor, Practice, (SMAW) MK 7 Mod 0 .......................................... 4-14
Cartridge, Spotting Rifle, 9mm, (SMAW) MK 217 Mod 0 ........................................................................ 4-16
Simulator, Noise, Assault Rocket Trainer, (SMAW) MK 105 Mod 0 ....................................................... 4-17
CHAPTER 5. TRAINER USE AND MAINTENANCE

Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services .............................................................................................. 5-2
Using the Trainer ........................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Trainer Malfunctions ...................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Cleaning the Trainer ..................................................................................................................................... 5-11
Clean Launcher and Trainer (Noise Simulator Firings Only) .................................................................. 5-11
APPENDIX A. REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................... A-1
APPENDIX B. LIST OF COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION

AND PERFORMANCE OF SMAW ............................................................................................ B-1
APPENDIX C. LIST OF EXPENDABLE/CONSUMABLE ITEMS ...................................................................... C-1
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SAFETY SUMMARY
WARNING
Clear the SMAW before performing any maintenance procedures, checks, or inspections. Ensure that the spotting
rifle chamber and magazine well are empty. See pages 2-54, 2-55, and 2-56, step 3A. (Pages 2-5, 2-33, 3-8,
3-17)
If there is evidence that a tactical or practice rocket has been damaged, do not attempt to fire it. (Pages 2-8, 4-5)
Do not remove the rocket encasement forward end cap for inspection purposes until time of use. Do not attempt to
remove the rocket from the encasement. (Pages 2-8, 4-4)
Ensure firing mechanism safety lever is in the SAFE position, and charge lever is not in the CHARGE position
before inserting or removing rocket or inserting spotting rifle magazine. Do not let muzzle of the launcher touch the
ground during this operation. If muzzle should touch the ground, perform procedures on page 2-33. (Pages 2-30,
2-35)
Keep muzzle pointed down range at all times. (Pages 2-30, 2-56)
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SAFETY SUMMARY (Cont'd)
WARNING
The rocket encasement end cap, when in place on the rocket encasement, shunts the rocket motor igniter. This
shunt prevents accidental rocket motor ignition due to electrical interference. When an unfired rocket is removed
from the launcher for any reason, immediately replace the end cap. Failure to replace the end cap could result in
accidental rocket motor ignition. (Page 2-31)
Do not depress the launch lever (2) forward while placing the charge lever in the CHARGE position. (Page 2-35)
When the charge lever is in the CHARGE position, the SMAW is able to fire. Do not place the safety lever (1) in
the FIRE position or depress the launch lever (2) forward until the target is in sight. (Page 2-35)
Do not fire SMAW from enclosed areas. This could be hazardous to the gunner and other personnel. (Page
2-38)
Always ensure no personnel are in the backblast danger area prior to firing the rocket. (Pages 2-38,
2-52)
When using the prone firing position, ensure the operator’s body does not extend beyond the rocket encasement.
The backblast could cause injury. (Page 2-42)
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WARNING
When using the prone firing position, keep the rear end cap clear of the ground and other obstructions. Do not let
the muzzle touch the ground. If the muzzle should touch the ground, perform the procedures on page 2-33. (Page
2-42)
Do not look at the sun, flares, lasers, or searchlights while sighting through the telescopic sight. Severe eye injury
could occur. (Page 2-45)
If a noticeable difference in sound or recoil is experienced, or if no trace is observed and the cartridge does not
eject while firing the spotting rifle, stop firing immediately. A projectile may be lodged in the barrel, which could
cause an explosion with the next shot fired. See WEAPONS MALFUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING, page 3-2.
(Page 2-47)
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WARNING
Once the end cap is removed from the SMAW HEAA encased rocket, take precautions to avoid damage (dents) to
the portion of the HEAA rocket that protrudes from the end of the encasement. This portion of the SMAW HEAA
rocket is called the probe and contains the crush switch for the warhead. The HEAA rocket will protrude from
3.90 inches to 4.20 inches from the forward end of the braided encasement. Denting the protruding portion of the
HEAA rocket could cause the rocket to detonate at the minimum arming distance when the rocket is fired. Once
the end cap is removed from an encased SMAW HEAA rocket, immediately load the round into the SMAW
launcher. Should it be required to unload a live HEAA rocket from a SMAW launcher, immediately return the end
cap to the live encased rocket in order to shunt the electrical circuit within the rocket and protect the circuit switch.
(Page 2-64)
Avoid firing the SMAW HEAA rocket through heavy foliage or obstacles such as barbed wire, fencing, etc. These
obstacles could damage the crush switch on the rocket probe detonating the warhead prematurely. (Page 2-64)
Clear the SMAW prior to preparing for travel. (Page 2-67)
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WARNING
Discharge hazard to SMAW rockets from operating helicopters: A small possibility that electric current induced
in the firing circuit by electrostatic discharge (ESD) could potentially cause the rocket motor igniter to fire and
result in an inadvertent launching of the round. ESD created by helicopters provides the most potential for
inadvertent launch. (Page 2-68)
If rocket does not fire, wait 15 seconds to ensure delayed firing does not occur. Keep the aim point on the target
while waiting. (Page 3-2)
As the bolt/carrier assembly is removed, it will snap backwards. Keep fingers clear of this area. (Page 3-13)
Do not subject the tactical or practice rocket to rough handling. It is high explosive ammunition. (Page 4-3)
If there is a noise simulator installed in the trainer, remove it prior to inspection. See step 13, page 5-10 for
removal procedures. (Page 5-3)
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CAUTION
Do not lay the launcher on the telescopic sight while performing PMCS. (Pages 2-5, 3-8)
Do not subject rocket or launcher to rough handling or dropping. Mishandling the launcher may misalign
launcher boresighting. Mishandling the rocket may damage rocket components and cause a malfunction at
launch or during flight. (Page 2-67)
The internal mechanism of the tube is spring loaded. Cover the tube opening with thumb until the carrier stop
spring assembly is removed. (Page 3-9)
When installing bolt (3) in tube (11), ensure the larger hole in the firing pin head (14) remains aligned with
extractor (5). (Page 3-14)
When using water to clean the SMAW (as described in the note on page 3-17), take care not to immerse the
firing mechanism. (Page 3-17)
Do not touch the lenses with fingers or allow foreign materials to contact lenses. (Page 3-20)
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CAUTION
Observe markings on shipping containers. Use only the proper tools for opening the shipping container and its
enclosed protective packaging. (Page 4-2)
Do not pull on the electrical wire while installing or removing the noise simulator. (Page 5-5)
Do not allow water to enter the noise simulator electrical contacts. (Page 5-12)
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
SCOPE OF MANUAL
This manual is for use in operating and maintaining the Launcher, Assault Rocket, 83mm, (SMAW) MK 153 Mod 0.
The Shoulder Launched Multi-purpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) is a lightweight, simple to use, one-man operable
weapon. It is for use against buildings, bunkers, field fortifications, armor vehicles, and other hard and soft targets.
The SMAW is capable of firing both tactical and practice rockets through the launch tube and tracer cartridges
ballistically matched to these rockets through the spotting rifle. The SMAW launcher with spotting rifle, sights, and
encased rocket attached form a ready to fire weapon. By attaching a trainer, the SMAW launcher can be used for
gunner training.
MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS
All record and report forms which are required by current directives to be maintained by maintenance facilities shall
be carefully processed in accordance with such directives. Record all rocket firings in Weapon Record Book,
NAVMC 10558A, in accordance with TM 4700-15/1, Equipment Record Procedure.
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NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE
A cross-reference between official nomenclature and the nomenclature used in this manual is provided in the
listing below. All references in this manual to the items listed will be by TM nomenclature.
NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LISTING
TM Nomenclature Official Nomenclature

SMAW Launcher, Assault Rocket, 83mm, MK 153 Mod 0
(with Encased Rocket Attached)
Tactical Rocket Rocket, Assault, Encased, 83mm, Dual Mode, (SMAW) MK 3 Mod 0
Tactical Rocket Rocket, Assault, Encased, 83mm, HEAA, (SMAW) MK 6 Mod 0
Tactical Rocket Rocket, Assault, Encased, SMAW-NE, MK 80 Mod 0
Practice Rocket Rocket, Assault, Encased, 83mm, Practice, (SMAW) MK 7 Mod 0
Tracer Cartridge Cartridge, Spotting Rifle, 9mm, MK 217 Mod 0
Spotting Rifle Rifle, Spotting, Assault Rocket Launcher, MK 9 Mod 0
Telescopic Sight Sight, Optical, Rocket Launcher, (SMAW) MK 42 Mod 0
Night Sight Mini Night Sight (MNS), AN/PVS-17
Night Vision Device Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD), AN/PVS-14
Illuminator/Aiming Light Target Pointer, Illuminator/Aiming Light (TPIAL), AN/PEQ-2A
Infrared Aiming Light Light, Aiming, Infrared, AN/PAQ-4B
Launcher Launcher, Assault Rocket, 83mm, MK 153 Mod 0
Trainer Trainer, Assault Rocket, 83mm, (SMAW) MK 27 Mod 0
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NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LISTING (Cont’d)
TM Nomenclature Official Nomenclature

Bolt Carrier Assembly
Noise Simulator Simulator, Noise, Assault Rocket Trainer, (SMAW) MK 105 Mod 0
Cleaning Cloth Wiping Rag
Toothbrush Brush, Cleaning: Small Arms; Plstc; Handle type
SMAW SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS (LAUNCHER/ROCKET MATED)
Operating Temperature Range .............................................................. -40 °F (-40 °C) to +140 °F (+60 °C)
Weight (w/ Dual Mode) ................................................................................. Approx 29.34 pounds (13.3 kg)
Length (w/ Dual Mode) ................................................................................ Approx 54 inches (1.36 meters)
Effective Range (w/ Dual Mode) ................................................................. 17 meters min, 250 meters max
Effective Range (High Explosive Anti-Armor (HEAA)) ................................. 17 meters min, 500 meters max
Effective Range (Novel Explosive (NE)) ....................................................... 17 meters min, 250 meters max
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
1. FRONT OPEN SIGHT

2. REAR OPEN SIGHT
3. LAUNCHER TUBE
4. SPOTTING RIFLE
5. BIPOD
6. FRONT PISTOL GRIP
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (Cont'd)
7. CARRYING SLING
8. SIGHT MOUNT
9. TELESCOPIC SIGHT
10. SHOULDER REST
11. FIRING MECHANISM
12. ENCASED ROCKET
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (Cont’d)
NOTE
For location of items 1 thru 6, see page 1-4, Right View (SMAW).
1. FRONT OPEN SIGHT. Metal post for sighting.
2. REAR OPEN SIGHT. U-shaped notch plate

through which the front sight post is aligned with
the target.
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3. LAUNCHER TUBE. A reinforced fiberglass tube to which the round and all major components attach to
make up the SMAW.
4. SPOTTING RIFLE. A 9mm semi-automatic rifle which fires tracer rounds ballistically matched to the
rocket; used to zero in on the target.
5. BIPOD. Mounted below the retractable shoulder rest. It unfolds to support center of gravity of loaded
SMAW in prone position.
6. FRONT PISTOL GRIP. Used to provide support and stability when aiming and firing SMAW.
NOTE
For location of items 7 thru 12, see page 1-5, Left View (SMAW).
7. CARRYING SLING. Shoulder sling for carrying the launcher.
8. SIGHT MOUNT. Attaches telescope, AN/PVS-14, AN/PVS-17, or AN/PEQ-2 or AN/PAQ-4 laser

designator to the launcher. Provides controls for range adjustments and temperature variations.
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9. TELESCOPIC SIGHT. Provides a magnified image of the target and uses a standard crosshair reticle for
centering aim point.
10. SHOULDER REST. A folding metal bracket with rubber cushions. It is designed to rest on the gunner's
shoulder to support the center of gravity of the loaded SMAW while aiming and firing. When not in use, it
slides into a bracket at the rear of the launcher.
11. FIRING MECHANISM. Provides controls for firing spotting rifle and for launching rocket, and a safety to
prevent accidental firing.
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12. ENCASED ROCKET.
A. Tactical. Consists of a rocket (1) with high explosive warhead and spotting rifle magazine (2) with six
tracer cartridges sealed in a fiberglass tube (3).
B. Practice. Ballistically identical to the tactical rocket but uses an inert warhead.
C. Trainer. A totally inert dummy rocket weight balanced to the tactical rocket. Is capable of firing a
noise cartridge to simulate rocket launch.
NOTE
The spotting rifle magazine supplied with
the HEAA and NE rockets is located on
the exterior of the rocket end cap; see
page 2-63.
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The SMAW provides two modes of operation, the SPOTTING mode and the LAUNCH mode. Levers on the firing
mechanism permit selection of the operating modes (See DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S
CONTROLS, page 2-1).
SPOTTING MODE
SPOTTING mode activates the spotting rifle. To select the

SPOTTING mode, position the safety lever (1) to the FIRE
position; the charge lever (2) to the CHARGE position; and
the launch lever (3) remains in the aft position. When the
trigger (4) is squeezed, only the spotting rifle will operate.
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION (Cont'd)
LAUNCH MODE
LAUNCH mode activates the rocket for launch. To

select the LAUNCH mode, position the safety lever (1)
to the FIRE position; the charge lever (2) to the
CHARGE position; and depress the launch lever (3)
forward to the LAUNCH position and hold it depressed.
When the trigger (4) is squeezed, only the rocket
system will operate.
NOTE
Same procedure is used with trainer
attached except noise simulator is fired
instead of rocket.
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CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS
SPOTTING RIFLE
COCKING HANDLE. Used to cock the spotting rifle by pulling cocking handle to the rear and releasing.
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DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS (Cont'd)
FIRING MECHANISM
(1) SAFE position provides mechanical block to

trigger. FIRE position enables trigger for spotting
rifle and launch mode.
(2) CHARGE LEVER. Arms launcher electronics in

CHARGE position. Provides mechanical block to
trigger in uncharged position. Lever is shown in
the NOT charged position.
(3) LAUNCH LEVER. Disables launcher electronics

in normal (aft) position. Disables spotting rifle and
enables launcher electronics in (forward)
depressed position.
(4) TRIGGER. Activates firing of spotting rifle or

launches rocket when charge lever is activated
and launch lever is in the forward position.
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DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS (Cont'd)
SIGHT MOUNT
(1) RANGE WINDOWS. The High Explosive (HE) and

Novel Explosive (NE) windows provide for range
selection at hot or cold temperatures.
(2) OUTER DRUM. Retracts and rotates to bring the

HE or NE windows into position facing the rear of
the sight mount.
(3) INNER DRUM. Rotates to provide range

adjustments (in meters).
(4) HAND WHEEL. Used to secure the sights to sight

mount.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
1. Always observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
2. Column entries used in PMCS (see page 2-6).
A. Item No. Lists the checks and services in the order they are performed.
B. Interval. Specifies the intervals at which the PMCS will be performed. The B interval requires the
check to be performed "Before Operation". The D interval requires the check to be performed "During
Operation" of the equipment. The A interval requires the check to be performed "After Operation".
The Q interval requires the check to be performed every "90 days". See Inspection, page 3-1.
C. Item to be inspected. Identifies the portion of the system to be inspected.
D. Procedures. Provides the procedures for performing the checks.
E. For readiness reporting. Equipment is not ready/available if: Contains the conditions which will make
the system unable to perform its primary function.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (Cont'd)
WARNING
Clear the SMAW before performing any maintenance procedures, checks, or
inspections. Ensure that the spotting rifle chamber and magazine well are
empty. See pages 2-54, 2-55, and 2-56, step 3A.
CAUTION
Do not lay the launcher on the telescopic sight while performing PMCS.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (Cont’d)

B-BEFORE D-DURING A-AFTER Q-90 DAYS
Interval
Item to Procedures. For readiness
Item be Check for and reporting.
No. B D A Q inspected have repaired or Equipment is not
adjusted as necessary. ready/available if:
1. Launcher Clear the SMAW. See pages 2-54, 2-55, and 2-56, step Launcher tube
3A. damaged; return
• launcher to unit
• • Check launcher tube (1) inside and outside for dirt and armorer.
residue.
•
• • If firing rockets, clean the launcher tube (1), see pages
3-17 thru 3-19.
• • • Check launcher tube inside and outside for dents, cracks,

bubbles, and other obvious damage.
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Interval
1. • • Launcher Check the locking tabs (1) and electrical contact (2) in the Locking tabs or
(cont’d) (cont’d) aft end of launcher for obvious damage, cracks, and electrical contact
separation from tube. damaged; return
launcher to unit
armorer.
• Perform boresight check every 90 days, after the SMAW Return launcher
has been dropped, or prior to any live firing exercise. to unit armorer
for boresighting.
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Interval
2. • Tactical/
Practice WARNING
Rocket
If there is evidence that a tactical or practice

rocket has been damaged, do not attempt to fire
it.
Do not remove the rocket encasement forward

end cap for inspection purposes until time of
use. Do not attempt to remove the rocket from
the encasement.
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Interval
2. • Tactical/ When the end cap is removed at time of use, check the Tactical/practice
(cont’d) Practice two locking tabs (1) and two electrical contacts (2) for rocket damaged;
Rocket cracks, chips, and separation from rocket. Check entire return rocket to
(cont’d) rocket for obvious damage and the leading edge (3) for Ammunition
visible defects. Supply Point
(ASP).
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Interval
3. • • Open Check the front (1) and rear (2) open sights for dirt. Check If damaged,
Sights to ensure the rear open sight U-shaped notch plate is return launcher to
positioned in the vertical position. If required, clean as unit armorer.
directed on page 3-18.
Check the front and rear open sights for dents, cracks,
and other obvious damage.
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Interval
4. • • Tele- Check telescopic sight (1) housing for dirt. If required, If both telescopic
scopic clean as directed on page 3-20. Check lenses for dirt sight and open
Sight and smears. If required, clean as directed on page 3- sights are
20 and 3-21. damaged or
inoperable; return
launcher with
telescopic sight to
unit armorer.
If damaged, or if
Check telescopic sight for obvious damage. Look there is evidence
through the scope for evidence of internal moisture of internal
and fogging of lenses. moisture or
fogging; return
telescopic sight to
unit armorer.
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Interval
5. • • Sight Check sight mount for dirt. If required, clean as directed
Mount on page 3-22.
Pull down on outer drum (1) and rotate clockwise (CW). If outer drum fails
As each window (2) lines up with the rear of the mount, it to perform as
should snap into a detent position. Rotate past all four described, or if
windows then repeat process counterclockwise (CCW). thumb screw is
The drum should rotate smoothly with no binding. Ensure lost or damaged,
that captive thumb screw (3) is not bent or damaged. return launcher to
unit armorer.
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Interval
5. • • Sight Rotate the outer drum (1) to position the HE window to line If the inner drum
(cont’d) Mount up with indicator mark (3). Rotate inner drum (2) until the fails to perform
(cont’d) HE window shows the 500 meter indicator mark and then as described,
return to “0”. Ensure the knob rotates the full range in return launcher to
each direction without excessive binding. unit armorer.
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Interval
6. • • Shoulder Extend and unfold the shoulder rest. Check the shoulder If any of these
Rest rest for dirt. If required, clean as directed on page 3-23. conditions exist,
return launcher to
Check shoulder rest for damage, torn or missing rubber unit armorer.
pads (1), and bent metal bracket.
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Interval
7. • • Bipod Extend the bipod by squeezing legs together and pulling If bipod fails to
down. At full extension, the legs should spring open. perform as
Check the bipod for dirt; if required, clean as directed on directed or has
page 3-23. obvious damage,
return the
launcher to unit
armorer.
Check bipod for obvious damage such as bent or loose

legs. Squeeze the legs together and return the bipod to its
closed position. The legs should stay together.
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Interval
8. Firing Check the firing mechanism (1) for dirt; if required, clean
Mech- as directed on page 3-24.
anism
and Check the exterior of the spotting rifle (2) for dirt. Check If required clean
Spotting the cocking handle track (3) where the bolt is exposed. as directed on
Rifle Pull back the cocking handle (4). Ensure that the chamber page 3-25 thru
(5) is clear. Check for dirt and carbon then slowly allow 3-28.
the cocking handle to go forward.
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Interval
8. Firing A. Place the safety lever (1) in the SAFE position and
(cont’d) Mech- check to see that the charge lever (2) is in the forward
anism position.
and
Spotting
Rifle
(cont’d)
• •
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Interval
8. • • Firing B. Squeeze the trigger (2). The trigger should not Trigger operates;
(cont’d) Mech- operate. return launcher to
anism unit armorer.
and C. Place the safety lever (1) in the FIRE position.
Spotting Squeeze the trigger. The trigger should not operate.
Rifle
(cont’d)
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Interval
8. • • Firing D. Place the charge lever (1) in the CHARGE position and Firing pin does
(cont’d) Mech- squeeze the trigger. The firing pin should CLICK audibly. not CLICK; return
anism launcher to unit
and armorer.
Spotting
Rifle
(cont’d)
Trigger operates;
E. Place safety lever in the SAFE position and squeeze return to unit
the trigger. Trigger should not operate. armorer.
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Interval
8. • • Firing F. Place safety lever to FIRE position. Press the launch The charge lever
(cont’d) Mech- lever (1) forward and squeeze the trigger; the charge lever fails to return to
anism (2) should return to the forward position with an audible the forward
and sound. Pull back the cocking handle, then slowly allow the position. Return
Spotting cocking handle to go forward. Place charge lever in to unit armorer.
Rifle CHARGE position and squeeze the trigger. The firing pin
(cont’d) should CLICK audibly. Press the launch lever forward and
squeeze the trigger; charge lever should return to the
forward position with an audible sound.
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OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
PREPARE SMAW FOR USAGE AT TIME OF ISSUE
STEP 1
NOTE
The telescopic sight can be installed on
the sight mount two ways. Under
normal conditions, the operator may
install the sight mount hand wheel in
either the forward or aft hole of the
telescopic sight base, whichever is
more comfortable. When conditions
require the operator to wear a
protective mask, install the thumbscrew
in the aft hole. Refer to step A for
telescopic sight or steps B thru E for
installing night vision devices.
A. Install the telescopic sight (1) on the sight

mount (2) by threading the hand wheel (3) into
either the forward (4) or aft (5) hole of the
telescopic sight base.
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OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS (Cont’d)
PREPARE SMAW FOR USAGE AT TIME OF ISSUE (Cont’d)
NOTES
The AN/PEQ-2 can be installed on the
sight mount two ways. When used
with other night vision viewing
equipment that is to be mounted on the
weapon, the AN/PEQ-2 is mounted on
the side rail of the sight mount. When
the AN/PEQ-2 is to be used with head
mounted night vision optics, the unit
may be mounted on the top rail of the
sight mount.
When required to use AN/PEQ-2, refer

to TM 10470A-12&P/1A, Operator’s
and Unit Maintenance Manual, Target
Pointer Illuminator/Aiming Light
(TPIAL) AN/PEQ-2A.
B. Install the AN/PEQ-2 (1), using SL-3 adaptor

provided, to either side rail (2) or top rail (3) of
sight mount (4); secure device using thumb
screw on SL-3 adaptor.
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NOTES
The AN/PAQ-4 can be installed on the
sight mount two ways. When used
with other night vision viewing
equipment that is to be mounted on the
weapon, the AN/PAQ-4 is mounted on
the side rail of the sight mount. When
the AN/PAQ-4 is to be used with head
mounted night vision optics, the unit
may be mounted on the top rail of the
sight mount.
When required to use AN/PAQ-4, refer

to TM 09596C-12&P/1A, Operator’s
and Unit Maintenance Manual, Light,
Aiming, Infrared AN/PAQ-4B.
C. Install the AN/PAQ-4 (1), using SL-3 adaptor

provided, to either side rail (2) or top rail (3) of
sight mount (4); secure device using thumb
screw.
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NOTE
When required to use night vision sight
AN/PVS-14, refer to TM 10271A-
10/1A, Operator’s Manual, Monocular
Night Vision Device (MNVD) AN/PVS-
14.
D. Install the AN/PVS-14 (1), using SL-3 adaptor

provided, to the top rail (2) of sight mount (3);
secure device using thumb screw.
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NOTE
When required to use night vision sight
AN/PVS-17, refer to TM 10796-12&P,
Operator’s Manual for AN/PVS-17B
and AN/PVS-17C Mini Night Sight
(MNS).
E. Install the AN/PVS-17 (1), using SL-3 adaptor

provided, to the top rail (2) of sight mount (3);
secure device using thumb screws.
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STEP 2
Attach the carrying sling at points (1) and (2) on the top of the launcher as shown.
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CARRYING POSITIONS
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CARRYING POSITIONS (Cont’d)
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INDIVIDUAL LOAD BEARING EQUIPMENT (ILBE) CARRYING CONFIGURATION
Two SMAW rockets can be carried in pouches (1) located on the lower sides of the ILBE. The rockets are secured
to the ILBE with straps (2) located on either side of the pack.
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PREPARE SMAW FOR FIRING
NOTE
Dispose of empty rocket encasements
and empty spotting rifle magazines in
accordance with local standard
operating procedures.
STEP 1
WARNING
Ensure firing mechanism safety lever is
in SAFE position, and charge lever is
not in the CHARGE position before
inserting or removing rocket or
inserting spotting rifle magazine. Do
not let muzzle of the launcher touch the
ground during this operation. If muzzle
should touch the ground, perform
procedures on page 2-33.
Keep muzzle pointed down range at all

times.
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PREPARE SMAW FOR FIRING (Cont’d)
A. Drop to a comfortable position with the

launcher across lap and firing mechanism A. Grasp the rocket (1) with one hand and with
UP. the other hand, remove the tape seal from
the end cap/rocket encasement joint; then
B. Remove a rocket from the backpack. rotate the front end cap (2) 1/4 turn CCW.
Remove end cap from round and place it
STEP 2 on ground so the spotting rifle magazine is
accessible.
WARNING
The rocket encasement end cap, when
in place on the rocket encasement,
shunts the rocket motor igniter. This
shunt prevents accidental rocket motor
ignition due to electrical interference.
When an unfired rocket is removed
from the launcher for any reason, im-
mediately replace the end cap. Failure
to replace the end cap could result in
accidental rocket motor ignition.
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STEP 3
A. Inspect the rocket as described in step 2 of

PMCS, pages 2-8 and 2-9.
B. Insert rocket (1) into launcher (2) and rotate

rocket CW approximately 1/4 turn until it locks
in place.
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STEP 4
If the muzzle of the launcher touches the ground, perform steps A and B.
WARNING
A. Check inside the launch tube for dirt, rocks, or other foreign materials. If needed, clean as directed on
page 3-19.
B. Check the bore of the spotting rifle for dirt; if needed, clean as directed on page 3-26.
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STEP 5
A. Remove spotting rifle magazine (1) from

forward end cap (2).
B. Insert spotting rifle magazine (1) into the

magazine well (3). Ensure spotting rifle
magazine is locked in place.
C. To load and cock the spotting rifle, pull

cocking handle (4) to the rear and release.
NOTE
The spotting rifle magazine supplied
with the High Explosive Anti-Armor
(HEAA) and NE rockets is located on
the outside of the rocket encasement;
see page 2-63.
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STEP 6
Place the charge lever in CHARGE position.
WARNING
Do not depress the launch lever (2)
forward while placing the charge lever
in the CHARGE position.
When the charge lever is in the

CHARGE position, the SMAW is able
to fire. Do not place safety lever (1) in
the FIRE position or depress the
launch lever (2) forward until target is
in sight.
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SELECT A FIRING SITE
(1) DANGER AREA – No personnel allowed in this area; death or severe injury may be sustained from blast
and flying debris.
(2) CAUTION AREA – Personnel must wear helmet, body armor, ballistic goggles, and hearing protection.
(3) CAUTION AREA – Personnel should remain clear of this area. Injury may be sustained from flying debris
and excessive sound pressure levels (140 dB or more).
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SELECT A FIRING SITE (Cont’d)
a. Ensure the field of fire down range is clear of obstructions such as trees, brush, buildings, power
lines, or large rocks that interfere with the line of sight. Premature warhead detonation could occur if
the rocket should hit them.
b. Fragments of the rocket which are formed by the detonation of the tactical rocket warhead can be
hazardous to the gunner and other personnel on or close to the firing line. Ricocheting fragments of
the practice and tracer cartridges can also pose a danger to personnel. The velocity of these
fragments increase with target hardness. For safety reasons, the following minimum safe
engagement ranges should be observed.
c. Rear Danger Area. Ensure no friendly troops are in Areas 1 or 3 and Area 1 (see page 2-36) is
clear of obstructions and loose objects. Solid objects in the backblast area can deflect shock waves
or debris toward the operator.
MINIMUM SAFE ENGAGEMENT RANGES

TACTICAL ROCKET
TARGET COMBAT TRAINING

Brick/Cement/Sandbag 50 Meters* 100 Meters
Armored Vehicle/Metal 80 Meters* 150 Meters
* Targets may be engaged at shorter ranges if the gunner fires from a protected position. Other personnel on or
close to firing line should also be in a defilade position.
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SELECT A FIRING SITE (Cont’d)
MINIMUM SAFE ENGAGEMENT RANGES (Cont’d)

PRACTICE ROCKET AND TRACER CARTRIDGE
TARGET COMBAT TRAINING

Brick/Cement/Sandbag N/A 50 Meters
Armored Vehicle/Metal N/A 50 Meters
* Targets may be engaged at shorter ranges if the gunner fires from a protected position. Other personnel on or
close to firing line should also be in a defilade position.
WARNING
Do not fire SMAW from enclosed areas. This could be hazardous to the gunner
and other personnel.
Always ensure no personnel are in the backblast danger area prior to firing the
rocket.
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SELECT A FIRING POSITION USING TELESCOPIC SIGHT
Any of four positions can be used.
Standing
1. Extend the shoulder rest.
2. Face the target, place SMAW on shoulder and

spread legs, balancing body with level hip.
3. The left hand holds the front grip and the right
hand holds the firing mechanism grip with the
elbow pressed against the body for added
stability.
4. Aiming is done with the whole body.
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SELECT A FIRING POSITION USING TELESCOPIC SIGHT (Cont’d)
Sitting
2. Face the target.
3. Sit with legs crossed, leaning slightly forward.
4. Rest elbows behind knees to avoid bone-to-

bone contact.
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Kneeling
2. Face the target and kneel on the right knee.
3. Point the left leg and foot at the target.
4. Sit on the heel of right foot.
5. Rest left arm on left knee. Let the fleshy part of

the arm (just above elbow) make contact with
the knee.
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Prone 3. Keep the back straight with the right leg

directly on a line running through the right
shoulder.
WARNING
4. Place both heels on the ground with left leg
When using the prone firing position, moved out to a comfortable position.
ensure the operator’s body does not
extend beyond the rocket encasement. NOTE
The backblast could cause injury. Do not use the shoulder rest in the
prone position.
When using the prone firing position,
keep the rear end cap clear of the
ground and other obstructions. Do not
let the muzzle touch the ground. If the
muzzle should touch the ground,
perform the procedures on page 2-33.
1. Extend the bipod.
2. Lie down at an angle as close as 90° to the

launcher as possible to keep clear of the
backblast area.
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ACQUIRE TARGET USING TELESCOPIC SIGHT FOR HIGH EXPLOSIVE AND PRACTICE ROCKETS
STEP 1
Identify target and estimate range in meters (m).
NOTE
To engage moving targets, see pages 2-65 and 2-66.
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ACQUIRE TARGET USING TELESCOPIC SIGHT FOR HIGH EXPLOSIVE AND PRACTICE ROCKETS (Cont’d)
STEP 2
A. Set the sight mount to HE by pulling down on

and rotating the outer drum (1) until the HE
window (2) appears at the rear of the sight
mount.
NOTE
The practice rocket uses the same
settings as the HE (tactical) rocket. The
NE rocket uses different procedures.
Refer to page 2-50.
B. Rotate the inner drum (3) to position the

estimated range (4) under the proper
temperature index.
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STEP 3
WARNING
Do not look at the sun, flares, lasers, or
searchlights while sighting through the
telescopic sight. Severe eye injury
could occur.
A. Place the charge lever in the CHARGE

position.
B. Open front lens cover. Place eye firmly in

center of eye guard and acquire a target
through the telescopic sight.
C. Place the sight reticle cross hairs aim point on

the target’s center of mass.
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STEP 4
A. While holding the aim point, place the safety

lever in the FIRE position.
NOTE
Just before squeezing the trigger, take
a breath and HOLD IT! Hold breath
until after the weapon fires.
B. Squeeze the trigger and continue holding the

aim point until tracer strikes on or near the
target.
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STEP 5
WARNING
If a noticeable difference in sound or recoil is experienced, or if no trace is
observed and the cartridge does not eject while firing the spotting rifle, stop
firing immediately. A projectile may be lodged in the barrel, which could cause
an explosion with the next shot fired. See WEAPONS MALFUNCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING, page 3-2.
NOTE
At longer ranges, the tracer may
temporarily leave the field of view of
the telescopic sight and reappear just
prior to target impact.
A. If no impact point or a large error is observed,

re-estimate the range. Adjust the inner drum
to the new estimated range and fire again.
Repeat this process until a tracer strikes on or
near the target.
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B. Observe the tracer point of impact on the target in relation to the sight reticle.
C. This point of impact on the sight reticle is now the adjusted aim point.
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STEP 6
A. Move the adjusted aim point to the target

center of mass by moving the weapon.
NOTE

aim point until tracer strikes target.
C. Observe the second tracer point of impact on

the target in relation to the sight reticle.
D. Repeat steps A thru C until desired target

impact point is observed. Six tracer
cartridges are contained in each spotting rifle
magazine.
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ACQUIRE TARGET USING TELESCOPIC SIGHT (FOR NE ROUND)
Ranging Target
NOTE
The spotting rifle cartridge is not ballistically matched to the NE round. The
following steps are needed to adjust the HE setting to the correct NE setting.
STEP 1
Follow steps 1 thru 4 for HE target acquisition. See pages 2-43 thru 2-46.
NOTE
It is necessary to remember the aim point on the target before firing the spotting
rifle.
STEP 2
Rotate the outer drum to the appropriate NE window (hot or cold).
STEP 3
Rotate the inner drum to the same range setting as previously set in the HE window.
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ACQUIRE TARGET USING TELESCOPIC SIGHT (FOR NE ROUND) (Cont’d)
STEP 4
Reacquire the same aim point and fire the rocket using the same procedures as the HE rocket. See page 2-53.
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FIRE ROCKET
STEP 1
Hold adjusted aim point on target.
WARNING
Always ensure no per-sonnel are in the
backblast danger area prior to firing the
rocket.
NOTE
Rocket will strike target within several
inches of tracer cartridge impact.
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FIRE ROCKET (Cont’d)
STEP 2
A. While holding the adjusted aim point, press

the launch lever forward to the LAUNCH
position with thumb and hold.
NOTE
B. Squeeze the trigger to launch the rocket.
STEP 3
Reload and fire second rocket if necessary. See

CLEAR SMAW AND RELOAD SECOND ROCKET,
page 2-54.
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CLEAR SMAW AND RELOAD SECOND ROCKET
STEP 1
A. Place the safety lever in the SAFE position.
B. Remove SMAW from shoulder.
C. Depress locking mechanism (1) located on

the left side of the magazine well (3) and
remove the spotting rifle magazine (2).
D. If all tracer cartridges have not been fired,

eject the tracer cartridge in the chamber by
pulling the cocking handle (4) to the rear.
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CLEAR SMAW AND RELOAD SECOND ROCKET (Cont’d)
STEP 2
Check the charge lever (1) to ensure it is in the forward (not charged) position.
NOTE
The charge lever automatically returns
to the forward (not charged) position
after the rocket is fired.
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STEP 3
WARNING
Ensure firing mechanism safety lever is in the SAFE position and the charge
lever is not in the CHARGE position before inserting or removing rocket or
inserting spotting rifle magazine. Do not let muzzle of the launcher touch the
ground during this operation. If muzzle should touch the ground, perform
procedures on page 2-33.
Keep muzzle pointed down range at all times.
A. Remove expended rocket encasement (1)

from launcher (2) by rotating CCW until it
unlocks from launcher, and pull rearward.
B. Discard expended rocket encasement.
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STEP 4
A. If mission is complete, close lens cover.
B. If mission is not complete, install next round. See PREPARE SMAW FOR FIRING, pages 2-30 thru 2-35.
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ACQUIRE TARGET USING OPEN SIGHTS
STEP 1
PREPARE THE SMAW FOR FIRING; see pages 2-30

thru 2-35.
NOTE
The open sights are intended as a
back-up for the telescopic sight.
To engage moving targets, see pages

2-65 and 2-66.
STEP 2
When using the open sights, align the top of the front
sight post (1) with the notch in the rear sight (2).
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ACQUIRE TARGET USING OPEN SIGHTS (Cont’d)
STEP 3
A. Set the charge lever to CHARGE and the

safety lever to FIRE on the firing mechanism.
NOTE

aim point until tracer strikes target.
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ACQUIRE TARGET USING OPEN SIGHTS (Cont’d)
STEP 4
A. Observe the first impact point on the target in

relation to sights.
B. Adjust the aim point and fire another tracer

cartridge.
C. Observe the tracer trail to the point of impact

on the target in relation to sights.
D. Repeat steps B and C until desired target

impact point is observed.
E. FIRE ROCKET; see pages 2-52 and 2-53.
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ACQUIRE TARGET USING OPEN SIGHTS (FOR NE ROUND)
The SMAW-NE round can be employed using the iron sights if adjustments are made for the range to the target.
The iron sights on the SMAW are boresighted for 250 meters for the High Explosive, Dual Purpose and HEAA
rounds. This equates to 137 meters (above 32 °F) and 125 meters (below 32 °F) for the SMAW-NE; at these
conditions no aim point adjustment is required.
The Iron Sight Range Table provides aim point adjustments for targets closer or beyond the boresighted distances.
Positive values indicate the impact point is low and needs to be adjusted higher; negative values indicate the
impact point is high and the aim point needs to adjusted lower.
IRON SIGHT RANGE TABLE FOR SMAW-NE
Range Aim Point Adjustment Aim Point Adjustment

(Meters) (Meters, Above 32°F) (Meters, Below 32°F)
100 -0.8 -0.7
125 -0.3 0.0
137 0.0 0.5
150 0.4 1.2
200 2.8 4.8
250 6.5 10.2
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ACQUIRE TARGET USING OPEN SIGHTS (FOR NE ROUND) (Cont’d)
Example: For temperatures above and below 32 °F.
A. For a target at 100 meters (temperature above 32 °F), aim at a point 0.8 meters below the target. It will hit
0.8 meters above the point where the sights are aiming.
B. For a target at 150 meters (temperature below 32 °F), aim at a point 1.2 meters above the target. It will hit
1.2 meters below where the sights are aiming.
If the distance is known to the target (laser range finder or other means), the range drum can be set to this
distance on the SMAW-NE range drum.
Determine the aim point and fire the rocket.
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HEAA CHARACTERISTICS
The HEAA rocket is designed to penetrate armor plate in excess of 600mm. This capability enables the SMAW
gunner to effectively engage all known threat armor to a distance of 500 meters.
Prepare SMAW for Firing
Unlike the SMAW Dual Mode Rocket, the spotting rifle magazine for the SMAW HEAA rocket is located on the
exterior of the rocket end cap. To remove the spotting rifle magazine for the HEAA rocket:
(1) Locate spotting rifle magazine on the exterior of encasement end cap.
(2) Depress spotting rifle magazine cover tabs, and
(3) Pull spotting rifle magazine from end cap.
It is not necessary to remove magazine cover from spotting rifle magazine prior to loading into SMAW launcher.
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HEAA CHARACTERISTICS (Cont’d)
WARNING
Once the end cap is removed from the SMAW HEAA encased rocket take
precautions to avoid damage (dents) to the portion of the HEAA rocket that
protrudes from the end of the encasement. This portion of the SMAW HEAA
rocket is called the probe and contains the crush switch for the warhead. The
HEAA rocket will protrude from 3.90 inches to 4.20 inches from the forward end
of the braided encasement. Denting the protruding portion of the HEAA rocket
could cause the rocket to detonate at the minimum arming distance when the
rocket is fired. Once the end cap is removed from an encased SMAW HEAA
rocket, immediately load the round into the SMAW launcher. Should it be
required to unload a live HEAA rocket from a SMAW launcher, immediately
return the end cap to the live encased rocket in order to shunt the electrical
circuit within the rocket and protect the circuit switch.
Avoid firing the SMAW HEAA rocket through heavy foliage or obstacles such as
barbed wire, fencing, etc. These obstacles could damage the crush switch on
the rocket probe detonating the warhead prematurely.
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TARGET ACQUISITION WITH HEAA ROCKET
The SMAW telescopic sight was not designed to be used against moving targets. An armored vehicle traversing a
firing position at maximum speed will be moving too fast to allow the SMAW gunner to keep the target in the
scope’s field of view and hold the correct lead. It is recommended that the SMAW launcher’s open sights be used
when engaging a fast moving target.
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TARGET ACQUISITION WITH HEAA ROCKET (Cont’d)
On stationary or slow moving targets, normal target acquisition techniques are used.
USING SPOTTING RIFLE WITH HEAA ROCKET
Range acquisition of a target with the spotting rifle greatly increases first round hit probability; however, the
potential loss of surprise must be considered. In an ambush, or defensive position where range is known and firing
points are predetermined, use of the spotting rifle is not necessary. Pair or volley firing techniques are
recommended.
NOTE
Moving targets can be ranged with the spotting rifle, but variance of the target
speed must be considered.
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PREPARATION FOR TRAVEL
WARNING
Clear the SMAW prior to preparing for travel.
CAUTION
Do not subject rocket or launcher to rough handling or dropping. Mishandling
the launcher may misalign launcher boresighting. Mishandling the rocket may
damage rocket components and cause a malfunction at launch or during flight.
1. Prior to travel, inspect, and clean the SMAW, see pages 3-17 thru 3-28.
2. When the launcher and accompanying rocket are transported in a vehicle and not in their shipping
containers, they should be tied down to prevent bouncing. Rockets should be secured pointing either up
or sideways to the direction of travel so the end caps are pointed away from the vehicle driver and other
personnel.
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PREPARATION FOR TRAVEL (Cont’d)
WARNING
Discharge hazard to SMAW rockets from operating helicopters: A small
possibility that electric current induced in the firing circuit by electrostatic
discharge (ESD) could potentially cause the rocket motor igniter to fire and
result in an inadvertent launching of the round. ESD created by helicopters
provides the most potential for inadvertent launch.
3. SMAW ammunition transported in helicopters shall be placed in the SMAW bag (NSN 8465-01-521-2356)
to prevent premature firing of the rocket.
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CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECTION
Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS); see page 2-4 thru 2-20 for PMCS for all SMAW
components except trainer rocket. See pages 5-3 thru 5-4 for trainer rocket PMCS.
Perform boresight check every 90 days, after the SMAW has been dropped, or prior to any live firing exercise.
Return launcher with telescopic sight to unit armorer for boresight check.
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WEAPONS MALFUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING

LAUNCHER
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
ROCKET DOES NOT FIRE
WARNING
If rocket does not fire, wait 15 seconds to ensure delayed firing does
not occur. Keep the aim point on the target while waiting.
1. Wait 15 seconds to ensure delayed firing does not occur. Keep the aim point
on the target while waiting.
2. Release the launch lever and trigger and set the safety lever to SAFE.
3. Reset the charge lever to CHARGE.
4. Place the safety lever to FIRE.
5. Reestablish the aim point, depress the launch lever, and squeeze the trigger.
6. Wait 15 seconds to ensure delayed firing does not occur. Keep the aim point
on the target while waiting.
7. Release the launch lever and trigger and place the safety lever in the SAFE
position.
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WEAPONS MALFUNCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d)

LAUNCHER (Cont’d)
ROCKET DOES NOT FIRE 8. Remove the rocket by rotating it counterclockwise (CCW) and pulling it
(Cont’d) rearward out of the launcher.
9. With rocket removed, rotate it one

half turn and remate it.
10. Attempt a third engagement.

A. If the rocket fired, continue the
mission.
B. If the rocket did not fire, wait
15 seconds while continuing to
hold the aim point.
11. If the rocket fails to fire, release the launch lever and the trigger, and place
the safety lever on SAFE. Remove the rocket and immediately replace the
rocket encasement end cap. Lay the rocket on the ground away from the
firing position, keeping the projectile pointed towards the target.
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LAUNCHER (Cont’d)
ROCKET DOES NOT FIRE 12. Obtain a second rocket and continue the mission.
(Cont’d)
NOTE
If the rocket fails to fire with the second rocket installed, it may be
a faulty launcher. Return launcher to unit armorer.
If the second rocket does fire, then the first rocket was a dud.
Notify Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
RIFLE DOES NOT FIRE

• Safety on SAFE Place safety lever to FIRE.
• Defective tracer Eject defective cartridge, return to Ammunition Supply Point.

cartridge
• Bolt not seated Reseat bolt.
• Internal parts incorrectly Assemble correctly. See ASSEMBLY, pages 3-14 thru 3-16.
assembled
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SPOTTING RIFLE
RIFLE DOES NOT
EXTRACT
• Broken extractor Return to unit armorer.
• Excessive carbon Clean the firing chamber and/or

build-up in chamber or extractor. See CLEANING,
on extractor pages 3-25 thru 3-28.
PROJECTILE LODGED IN Place safety lever on SAFE. Remove the rocket by rotating it CCW and pulling it
BARREL from the launcher and immediately replace the end cap. Remove spotting rifle
magazine and eject the cartridge in the chamber. Field strip the rifle (see page
3-7), and inspect the barrel for a lodged projectile. If barrel is not clear, return
launcher to unit armorer.
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SPOTTING RIFLE (Cont’d)
RIFLE DOES NOT FEED
• Spotting rifle magazine Re-seat spotting rifle magazine.
not fully seated
• Spotting rifle magazine Check spotting rifle magazine catch. If defective, return launcher to unit armorer.
not locked
• Defective spotting rifle Obtain another spotting rifle magazine and continue mission.
magazine
• Restricted bolt action Field strip and clean rifle.
RIFLE DOES NOT

CHAMBER
• Dirty chamber Clean carbon from chamber. See CLEANING, pages 3-25 thru 3-28.
• Obstructed chamber Clear obstruction.
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FIELD STRIPPING SPOTTING RIFLE
1. RECOIL SPRING/BUFFER ASSEMBLY

2. FIRING PIN HEAD
3. BOLT/CARRIER
4. LOCKING ROLLERS (2)
5. EXTRACTOR
6. SLOTTED NOTCH
7. TUBE COVER
8. COCKING HANDLE
9. NOTCHES
10. COCKING HANDLE TRACK
11. TUBE
12. FIRING PIN
13. REAR INSERT CARRIER
14. LARGER HOLE IN
FIRING PIN HEAD
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FIELD STRIPPING SPOTTING RIFLE (Cont’d)
DISASSEMBLY
WARNING
CAUTION
Do not lay the launcher on the telescopic sight while performing PMCS.
NOTE
Items 1 thru 14 in steps 2 thru 7 correspond to the item numbers in the
exploded view on page 3-7.
1. Lay launcher on a clean, dry surface with spotting rifle up and muzzle pointing to the right.
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DISASSEMBLY (Cont’d)
CAUTION
The internal mechanism of the tube is spring loaded. Cover the tube opening
with thumb until the carrier stop spring assembly is removed.
2. Using cleaning rod, depress end of recoil spring/buffer assembly (1). Push inward and upward to start the
tube cover (7) up out of slotted notch (6). Remove the cleaning rod and, while holding thumb over the
rear tube opening, lift the tube cover (7) the rest of the way out of slotted notch (6).
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3. Keep thumb partially covering the tube opening and carefully remove the recoil spring/buffer assembly (1).
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4. Pull cocking handle (8) to the rear as if cocking the spotting rifle.
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5. Lift the cocking handle (8) out of the tube. Using tube cover (7), start at the forward end of the cocking
handle track (10) and slide the bolt (3) toward the rear of the tube until the firing pin head (2) just clears
the rear tube opening.
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WARNING
As the bolt/carrier assembly (3) is removed, it will snap backward. Keep fingers
clear of this area.
6. Reinsert cocking handle in large hole on the firing pin head (14). Grasp bolt/carrier assembly firmly and
remove from the tube (11).
7. Remove cocking handle (8), ensuring that the firing pin head and carrier do not snap together. Hold the
bolt at the extractor (5) and rotate the rear insert carrier (13) CCW until the bolt separates into two pieces.
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ASSEMBLY
2. Stand in front of the aft end of launcher; insert

CAUTION bolt (3) with the extractor (5) up into the rear
When installing bolt (3) in tube (11), be tube opening until rollers (4) stop movement.
sure the larger hole in the firing pin While pulling out hard on the firing pin head
head (14) remains aligned with (2) with one hand, and pushing in the
extractor (5).
NOTE
Clean and lube the spotting rifle prior to
assembly. See page 3-25 thru 3-28.
Items 1 thru 14 in steps 1 thru 6
correspond to the item numbers in the
exploded view on page 3-7.
1. While holding the bolt at the extractor end (5),

align larger hole (14) in firing pin head (2) with
extractor (5). Insert firing pin (12), rear insert
carrier (13), and firing pin head (2) into the
carrier (3). Turn rear insert carrier (13) CW
until it stops. Bolt is now assembled.
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ASSEMBLY (Cont’d)
2. (Cont’d)
opposite direction on the carrier (3) with the
other hand, rotate firing pin head (2) slightly
CW and CCW to fit the bolt into the tube (11)
until the rollers (4) are inside the tube. When
pushing bolt completely into the tube, ensure
rear insert carrier (13) remains turned to the
full CW position.
3. Using the cleaning rod, push bolt (3) into tube

(11) until the opening in the firing pin head (2)
is aligned with the rear end of the cocking
handle track (10).
4. Insert cocking handle (8) in rear end of the

cocking handle tract (10) so that it engages
firing pin head (2). Insert the cocking handle
with the larger notch (9) facing away from the
launcher. Push forward on the cocking handle
until the bolt locks at the forward end of the
track.
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ASSEMBLY (Cont’d)
5. Insert recoil spring/buffer assembly (1) into tube (11).
6. Push the end of the recoil spring/buffer assembly (1) up into the tube using thumb and cleaning rod.
Insert tube cover (7) into the slotted notch (6) and ensure the button on the recoil spring/buffer assembly
(1) fits into the hole in the tube cover (7).
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CLEANING
WARNING
CAUTION
When using water to clean the SMAW (as described in the note below), take
care not to immerse the firing mechanism.
NOTE
Cleaner, lubricant, and preservative (CLP) is used in most cleaning procedures
described in this manual and, in most cases, is adequate for cleaning the
SMAW. However, when the SMAW is very dirty or covered with mud, use water
to aid cleaning. Always apply a light coat of CLP to ferrous metal surfaces
cleaned with water. During extreme cold weather operations, use Lubricant
Arctic Weather (LAW), MIL-L-14107 instead of CLP.
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CLEANING (Cont’d)
LAUNCHER (ROCKET FIRING OR CONTAMINATION)
MATERIALS (APPENDIX B)
Cleaning Cloth
Cleaning Kit (Supplied with Launcher)
Toothbrush
1. Clean the outside of the rocket launcher tube (1) using a toothbrush and cleaning cloth. Remove all
visible dirt.
2. Clean the front (2) and rear (3) open sights using toothbrush dampened with CLP. Wipe dry with a dry
cloth.
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CLEANING (Cont’d)
LAUNCHER (ROCKET FIRING OR CONTAMINATION) (Cont’d)
3. Clean the inside of the launcher tube (1) by wrapping cleaning cloths dampened with CLP around the
83mm bore brush (2) and running it back and forth through the launcher tube. Remove all dirt and
residue. When the launcher tube is clean, repeat this process using dry cleaning cloths to remove all
traces of CLP.
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CLEANING (Cont’d)
TELESCOPIC SIGHT
Cleaning Cloth
Alcohol, Ethyl
Lens Brush
Toothbrush
Lens Paper
1. Clean the outside of the telescopic sight using

a toothbrush and cleaning cloth.
CAUTION
Do not touch the lenses with fingers or
allow foreign materials to contact
lenses.
2. Remove eyeguard by turning knurled ring (1)

CCW until eyeguard can be pulled off. Flip up
the lens cover and using the lens brush, brush
away any dirt, dust, or lint from the lenses.
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CLEANING (Cont’d)
TELESCOPIC SIGHT (Cont’d)
3. Dampen a piece of lens paper with a few drops of ethyl alcohol. Beginning at the center of each lens,
wipe in an expanding circular motion with light pressure.
4. Repeat, if necessary, using fresh lens paper.
5. Close the lens cover and replace eyeguard onto the telescopic sight. Tighten knurled ring CW until it
secures the eyeguard.
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CLEANING (Cont’d)
SIGHT MOUNT
Cleaning Cloth
Toothbrush
Clean the sight mount using a toothbrush and cleaning cloth.
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CLEANING (Cont’d)
SHOULDER REST AND BIPOD
Cleaning Cloth
Toothbrush
CLP
1. Extend and unfold the shoulder rest (1).
2. Extend the bipod (2).
3. Using a cleaning cloth and toothbrush, remove

all dirt and mud from the metal parts of the
shoulder rest and bipod. Apply a light coat of
CLP to the bipod spring. Wipe dry with a dry
cloth. Clean the rubber pads on the shoulder
rest by wiping with a cleaning cloth dampened
with water. Allow to air dry.
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CLEANING (Cont’d)
FIRING MECHANISM AND FRONT PISTOL GRIP
Cleaning Cloth
Toothbrush
Using a cleaning cloth and toothbrush, remove all visible

dirt and mud from the firing mechanism (1) and front pistol
grip (2). Ensure all dirt is removed from the firing
mechanism controls and from the trigger (3).
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CLEANING (Cont’d)
SPOTTING RIFLE
Cleaning Cloth
Cotton Tip Applicator
Cleaner, Pipe Absorbent
CLP
9mm Bore Brush
Receiver Brush
1. Field strip the spotting rifle, see pages 3-7 thru 3-13.
NOTE
When lubricating the spotting rifle and its components, apply only a light film of
CLP.
Use standard rifle cleaning procedures to clean the spotting rifle.
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CLEANING (Cont’d)
2. Using CLP, clean all internal components of

the spotting rifle. Remove all carbon,
corrosion, rust, and dirt. Use a toothbrush as
necessary to clean any stubborn areas and
pipe cleaners or cotton tip applicators in hard
to reach areas. Do not use abrasive material.
Lightly lubricate with CLP.
3. Using the 9mm bore brush, clean the bore

with CLP. Do not reverse direction of the bore
brush while it is still inside bore. Remove all
lead and carbon. Lightly lubricate with CLP.
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CLEANING (Cont’d)
4. Using CLP and receiver brush, clean the firing chamber (1), inside tube (2), and cocking handle track (3).
Remove all carbon, corrosion, rust, and dirt. Do not use abrasive materials. Lightly lubricate the cleaned
area with CLP.
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CLEANING (Cont’d)
5. Using CLP and toothbrush, clean the interior of the magazine well. Remove all carbon, corrosion, rust,
and dirt. Do not use abrasive materials. Lightly lubricate with CLP.
6. Clean the whole exterior of the spotting rifle with CLP. Remove all carbon, corrosion, rust, and dirt. Do
not use abrasive materials. Lightly lubricate with CLP.
7. Re-assemble spotting rifle. See pages 3-14 thru 3-16.
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CHAPTER 4
AMMUNITION
GENERAL
Perform an inspection for completeness and obvious

damage on the various SMAW ammunition available for
combat and training modes. Inspection is to take place
at time of issue.
INSPECTION AT ISSUE
ROUND INSPECTION (Tactical and Practice)
1. The round shipping container (1) is color coded

(2) and marked to indicate the type of round it
contains (3) as well as environmental
requirements for storage and transport (4).
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INSPECTION AT ISSUE (Cont’d)
ROCKET INSPECTION
CAUTION
Observe markings on shipping
containers. Use only the proper tools
for opening the shipping container and
its enclosed protective packaging.
2. Open the round shipping container (1) by

loosening the six fasteners (2) and cutting the
three bands (6).
3. Lift the fiberboard boxes (3) out of the round

shipping container (1).
NOTE
There are three rockets packaged in
each of the two stacked fiberboard
boxes. The Novel Explosive (NE)
rocket is packaged two per box.
4. Cut the binding tape (4) at each end of the stacked fiberboard boxes to separate them, cut the
binding tape (5) at the top, and open the box.
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ROCKET INSPECTION (Cont’d)
WARNING
Do not subject the tactical or practice
rocket to rough handling. It is high
explosive ammunition.
5. Open the barrier bag (1) located inside the

fiberboard box.
6. Lift off the foam cover (2) and check the

indicator card (3) for the percentage of
humidity in rocket packaging. Refer to page
4-4.
7. Lift the rockets from the foam base (4).
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WARNING
Do not remove the rocket encasement
forward end cap for inspection
purposes until time of use or attempt to
remove the rocket from the
encasement.
8. Check the humidity indicator card. The

indicator card has three blue numbered rings.
The circled numbers (30-40-50) indicate the
percentage of humidity present in the rocket
packaging. As the moisture content
increases, the indicators will change in color
from blue to pink to white. If the 50 circle
reads pink or white, return rockets to
Ammunition Supply Point (ASP). An
inspection for moisture and contamination must be accomplished prior to reissue of the rockets.
Indication of moisture is considered a minor defect and does not preclude firing of the rocket. If excessive
moisture is found in rocket packaging, return to ASP.
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WARNING
If there is evidence that a tactical or practice rocket has been damaged, do not
attempt to fire it.
9. Inspect the fiberglass rocket container (1), end cap (2), and forward and aft protective cushions (3) for
obvious damage. Return damaged rockets to the ASP.
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NOISE SIMULATOR INSPECTION
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NOISE SIMULATOR INSPECTION (Cont’d)
Each noise simulator will be inspected as it is removed from the M19A1 container for the following items:
1. Inspect that safety shunt is installed.
2. Inspect the wire for nicks or fraying.
3. Inspect the wire for a proper fit in the noise simulator.
4. Inspect external surface of the cartridge for punctures, cracks, or other obvious damage.
If any discrepancies are noted in the above inspections, return the noise simulator to the ASP.
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PECULIAR AMMUNITION ITEMS FOR USE WITH SMAW
Rocket, Assault, Encased, 83mm, Dual Mode, (SMAW) MK 3 Mod 0
USE: TABULATED DATA:
Assault rocket used to neutralize bunkers and urban TYPE: Rocket, Assault, Encased,
targets. Dual Mode, (SMAW)
MK 3 Mod 0
DESCRIPTION: Weight: 12.9 pounds (5.9 kg)
Diameter: 3.27 inches (83mm)
An encased rocket which, when fitted to launcher MK Length: 30 inches
153 Mod 0, becomes a shoulder-fired weapon system. Charge: 2.4 pounds Aluminized Comp A-3
The rocket consists of a fast-burning propellant motor Body: Aluminum Warhead, steel
propulsion system, a fuze with safety and arming motor case
characteristics, and an aluminum-cased high explosive Fuze: Rocket, Impact, MK 420 Mod 0
warhead packed in a disposable fiberglass encasement. Color: O.D. with yellow band
The encasement acts as part of the launch tube, with
the motor burning completely in the encasement. The FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE:
fuze arms the rocket at a distance of 17 meters and
provides target discrimination features upon impact. DODIC: HX05
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PECULIAR AMMUNITION ITEMS FOR USE WITH SMAW (Cont’d)
Rocket, Assault, Encased, 83mm, Dual Mode, (SMAW) MK 3 Mod 0 (Cont’d)
UNIT OF ISSUE:
Each
Packed: 1-encased rocket (MK 3 Mod 0) with six 9mm
tracer cartridges (MK 217 Mod 0) in a spotting
rifle magazine stored in a forward end cap.
FUNCTIONING:
Upon removal of the end cap, the spotting rifle magazine

(six tracer cartridges in a spotting rifle magazine are stored
inside the end cap) is inserted into the spotting rifle and the
encased rocket is inserted and locked into the launcher.
Upon the gunner’s lever selection, either the spotting rifle is
fired or the rocket is launched. The fuze arms the warhead
during the launch cycle and the warhead detonates upon
impact with the target. Depending on the target structural
integrity, the rocket will detonate in either a fast (hard) or a
slow (soft) mode.
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Rocket, Assault, Encased, 83mm, High Explosive Anti-Armor, (SMAW) MK 6 Mod 0
Assault rocket used to neutralize armor vehicles. TYPE: Rocket, Assault, Encased, High
Explosive Anti-Armor, (SMAW)
DESCRIPTION: MK 6 Mod 0
Weight: 14.25 pounds (6.4 kg)
An encased rocket which, when fitted to launcher MK Diameter: 3.27 inches (83mm)
153 Mod 0, becomes a shoulder-fired weapon Length: 33.2 inches
system. The rocket consists of a fast-burning Charge: 1.89 pounds Octol
propellant motor propulsion system, a fuze with safety Body: Aluminum Encased Shaped Charge
and arming characteristics, and a shaped charge high Warhead, steel motor case
explosive warhead packed in a disposable fiberglass Fuze: Rocket, Impact, MK 259 Mod 0
encasement. The encasement acts as part of the Color: O.D. with yellow band
launch tube, with the motor burning completely in the
encasement. The fuze arms the rocket at a distance FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE:
of 17 meters.
DODIC: HX06
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Rocket, Assault, Encased, 83mm, High Explosive Anti-Armor, (SMAW) MK 6 Mod 0 (Cont’d)
UNIT OF ISSUE:
Each
Packed: 1-encased rocket (MK 6 Mod 0) with six
9mm tracer cartridges (MK 217 Mod 0) in
a spotting rifle magazine stored in an
external pocket on the forward end cap.
FUNCTIONING:
Upon removal of the end cap, the spotting rifle

magazine (six tracer cartridges in a spotting rifle
magazine are stored on the end cap) is inserted into
the spotting rifle, and the encased rocket is inserted
and locked into the launcher. Upon the gunner’s lever
selection, either the spotting rifle is fired or the rocket is
launched. The fuze arms the warhead during the
launch cycle and the warhead detonates upon impact
with the target.
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Rocket, Assault, Encased, SMAW-NE, MK 80 Mod 0
Assault rocket used to neutralize small urban TYPE: Rocket, Assault, Encased, SMAW-NE,
structures and caves. The SMAW-NE warhead is MK 80 Mod 0
designed to provide enhanced-blast lethality to defeat Weight: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg)
personnel in reinforced structures and caves. Diameter: 3.27 inches (83mm)
Length: 32 inches
DESCRIPTION: Charge: 4.0 pounds PBXN-113
Body: Aluminum Warhead, steel motor case
An encased rocket which, when fitted to launcher MK Fuze: Impact, Rocket (SMAW) MK 420 Mod 1
153 Mod 0, becomes a shoulder-fired weapon system. Color: O.D. with yellow band
The rocket consists of a fast-burning propellant motor
propulsion system, a fuze with safety and arming FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE:
characteristics, and an aluminum-cased high explosive
charge packed in a disposable fiberglass encasement. DODIC: HA34
The encasement acts as part of the launch tube, with
the motor burning completely in the encasement. The
fuze is designed to prevent arming of the warhead
closer than 27 feet from the launcher.
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Rocket, Assault, Encased, SMAW-NE, MK 80 Mod 0 (Cont’d)
UNIT OF ISSUE:
Each
Packed: 2-NE rockets packaged in each of the fiberboard
shipping boxes marked NE on the exterior of the
shipping container. The spotting rifle magazine
(6 rounds per magazine) is attached to the
outside of the fiberglass rocket encasement.
FUNCTIONING:
Before firing, the end cap is removed and the spotting rifle
magazine is removed from the outside of the rocket
encasement and inserted into the spotting rifle. The
encased rocket is inserted and locked into the launcher.
Upon the gunner’s lever selection, either the spotting rifle is
fired or the rocket is launched. The fuze arms the warhead
during the launch cycle and the warhead detonates upon
impact with the target. Depending on the target’s structural
integrity, the warhead will detonate in either a fast (hard) or
slow (soft) mode.
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Rocket, 83mm, High Explosive Anti-Armor, Practice, (SMAW) MK 7 Mod 0
Assault rocket used for practice and training. TYPE: Rocket, 83mm,
High Explosive Anti-Armor,
DESCRIPTION: Practice, (SMAW) MK 7 Mod 0
Weight: 12.9 pounds (5.9 kg)
An encased rocket which, when fitted to launcher MK Diameter: 3.27 inches (83mm)
153 Mod 0, becomes a shoulder-fired weapon system. Length: 30 inches
The rocket consists of a fast-burning propellant motor Charge: M7 propellant and igniter
propulsion system and an inert plastic warhead packed Body: Plastic Warhead (inert), steel
motor case
in a disposable fiberglass encasement. The
Fuze: None
encasement acts as part of the launch tube, with the
Color: O.D. with brown band
motor burning completely in the encasement.
FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE:
DODIC: HX07
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Rocket, Assault, Encased, 83mm, High Explosive Anti-Armor, Practice, (SMAW) MK 7 Mod 0 (Cont’d)
UNIT OF ISSUE:
Each
Packed: 1-encased rocket (MK 7 Mod 0) with six
9mm tracer cartridges (MK 217 Mod 0) in
a spotting rifle magazine stored in the
forward end cap.
FUNCTIONING:
Upon removal of the end cap, the spotting rifle magazine

(six tracer cartridges in a spotting rifle magazine are
stored inside the end cap) is inserted into the spotting
rifle, and the encased rocket is inserted and locked into
the launcher. Upon the gunner’s lever selection, either
the spotting rifle is fired or the rocket is launched. The
rocket has no explosive capability against the target
except for kinetic energy. Upon impact against a target,
the plastic warhead ruptures, dispensing an inert white
spotting powder.
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Cartridge, Spotting Rifle, 9mm, (SMAW) MK 217 Mod 0
USE: Diameter: 0.47 inches (12mm)

Length: 2.8 inches (71mm)
A tracer cartridge ballistically matched with SMAW Charge: Propellant MIL-P-3984
rockets. When fired, enables the gunner to determine Body: Brass
aim point of target. Fuze: None
Color: Bullet Tip Red
DESCRIPTION:
A tracer cartridge that contains a 9mm jacketed bullet
DODIC: AX11
with an aft burning tracer element. The bullet is
mounted in an outer case. An inner case is mounted in FUNCTIONING:
the outer case and contains a percussion primer and
propellant. The cartridge is percussion-fired in the SMAW
spotting rifle MK 8 Mod 0. The propellant charge,
TABULATED DATA: when ignited, separates the bullet from the case,
ignites the tracer element, and expels the bullet from
TYPE: Cartridge, Spotting Rifle, the rifle barrel.
9mm, (SMAW) MK 217 Mod 0
Weight: 0.07 pounds (31 gm)
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Simulator, Noise, Assault Rocket Trainer, (SMAW) MK 105 Mod 0
USE: Length: 6.7 inches (170mm)

Charge: Explosive Composition and black
Training device used in conjunction with Trainer powder
Assault Rocket, 83mm, (SMAW) MK 27 Mod 0, to Body: Kraft paper
simulate typical SMAW rocket launch environment. Fuze: N/A
Color: Brown
DESCRIPTION:
An electrically actuated device which, when installed
DODIC: LX21
in the trainer, MK 27 Mod 0, and fired, simulates the
rocket launch environment. FUNCTIONING:
TABULATED DATA: The simulator is installed into the trainer. Upon fire
command signal from the launcher, the simulator
TYPE: Simulator, Noise, Assault Rocket rapidly ignites causing a simulated rocket launch
Trainer, (SMAW) MK 105 Mod 0 environment, creating pressure, recoil, and sound
Weight: 0.71 ounces (20 gm) levels similar to a tactical assault rocket launch.
Diameter: 0.63 to 0.83 inches (tapered)
(16mm to 21mm)
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CHAPTER 5
TRAINER USE AND MAINTENANCE
The trainer is an inert dummy encasement weight balanced to the tactical or practice rocket for use in training
exercises. Noise simulators are installed in a metallic bracket located at the rear of the trainer. When fired, it
simulates pressure, recoil, and sound levels similar to the tactical or practice rocket. Noise simulators are fired
using the same procedures used to fire the tactical or practice rocket.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
1. Always observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
2. Column entries used in PMCS (see page 5-3).
A. Item No. Lists the checks and services in the order they are performed.
B. Interval. Specifies the intervals at which the PMCS will be performed. The B interval requires the
check to be performed “Before Operation”. The D interval requires the check to be performed “During
Operation” of the equipment. The A interval requires the check to be performed “After Operation”.
The Q interval requires the check to be performed every “90 days”.
C. Item to be inspected. Identifies the portion of the system to be inspected.
D. Procedures. Provides the procedures for performing the checks.
E. Action. Identifies the action to be taken. The trainer is not a readiness reportable item.
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Interval
Item to Procedures. Action
Item be Check for and
No. B D A Q inspected have repaired or
adjusted as necessary.
1. • • Trainer
WARNING
If there is a noise simulator installed in the trainer,
remove it prior to inspection. See step 13, page
5-10 for removal procedures.
Check the trainer inside and out for dirt and residue. If
required, clean as directed in steps 1, 2, and 3 on pages
5-11 and 5-12. Rotate the end cap 1/4 turn
counterclockwise (CCW) and remove from trainer. Check Locking tabs or
the locking tabs (1) and electrical electrical contacts
contacts (2) for cracks, chips, damaged; return
and separation from tube. trainer to unit
armorer.
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Interval
Item to Procedures. Action
Item be Check for and
No. B D A Q inspected have repaired or
adjusted as necessary.
1. Trainer Check the noise simulator holder (1) for cracks, If noise simulator
(cont’d) (cont’d) looseness, or other obvious damage. Check the front (2) holder or
and rear (3) shock absorbers and end cap (4) for obvious electrical contacts
damage. Visually inspect the electrical contacts (5) for are damaged,
obvious damage. return trainer to
unit armorer.
If shock
absorbers or end
cap are
damaged, return
trainer to unit
armorer.
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USING THE TRAINER
CAUTION
Do not pull on the electrical wire while installing or removing the noise simulator.
NOTE
Items 1 thru 8 correspond to the item numbers in steps A and B on page 5-6.
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USING THE TRAINER (Cont’d)
NOTE
Clean the trainer and the launcher at the end of each day of noise simulator
firings. See pages 5-11 and 5-12.
A. To prepare the trainer for firing, install a noise simulator (1) into the simulator holder (2) located at the rear
of the trainer (3). Insert the large end of the noise simulator (1) into the large opening (4) of the simulator
holder (2) far enough so the smaller end of the noise simulator will slide into the smaller opening (5) of the
simulator holder. Pull back on the noise simulator until it fits tightly.
B. Remove safety cap with shunt (6) from the end plug (7) on the noise simulator and plug it into the
electrical connector (8) located on the rear of the trainer (3).
C. Rotate the end cap 1/4 turn CCW and remove. Retain the end cap for future use. Also perform step 3B
on page 2-32. When using spotting rifle with the trainer, perform steps 5B and 5C on page 2-34.
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D. Perform step 6 on page 2-35.
E. Observe ear protection caution shown in area (2) on page 2-36.
F. Select any one of the firing positions shown on pages 2-39 thru 2-42.
G. Acquire a target using the procedures outlined on pages 2-43 thru 2-49.
H. Fire the noise simulator using the procedures on pages 2-52 and 2-53.
I. Remove the trainer and shake out any loose fragments.
J. Repeat A thru I above, observing all WARNINGS and NOTES, for each additional noise simulator firing.
K. Clean the trainer and the launcher at the end of each day of noise simulator firings (see CLEANING THE
TRAINER, pages 5-11 and 5-12).
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TRAINER MALFUNCTIONS
NOISE SIMULATOR 1. Perform steps 1 thru 5, page 3-2.
DOES NOT FIRE A. If the noise simulator fired, continue the exercise.
B. If the noise simulator did not fire, wait 15 seconds while continuing to hold the
aim point.
2. Remove the trainer by rotating it CCW and pulling it rearward out of the launcher.
Rotate the trainer and remate it to the launcher.
3. Repeat steps 1 thru 5, page 3-2.

A. If the noise simulator fired, continue the exercise.
aim point.
4. If the noise simulator does not fire, place the safety lever in the SAFE position.
5. Remove the noise simulator plug from the trainer electrical connector and rotate it
180°. Replace the plug in the electrical connector and repeat steps 1 thru 5, page
3-2.
aim point.
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TRAINER MALFUNCTIONS (Cont’d)

NOISE SIMULATOR 6. If the noise simulator does not fire, place the safety lever in the SAFE position.
DOES NOT FIRE
(Cont’d) 7. Unplug the noise simulator connector leads and immediately install the shunt.
Remove the noise simulator from the trainer and install a new one, see page 5-5.
Return the defective noise simulator to the Ammunition Supply Point.
8. Perform steps 1 thru 5, page 3-2.

aim point.
10. Unplug the noise simulator connector lead and immediately install the shunt.
Remove the noise simulator from the trainer. Remove the trainer from the
launcher. Obtain a second trainer and install it in the launcher. Reinstall the
noise simulator removed in step 7.
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TRAINER MALFUNCTIONS (Cont’d)

NOISE SIMULATOR 11. Perform steps 1 thru 5, page 3-2.
DOES NOT FIRE A. If the noise simulator fired, continue the exercise. The first trainer may be
(Cont’d) faulty. Return the faulty trainer to the unit armorer.
aim point.
13. Unplug the noise simulator connector lead and immediately install the shunt.
Remove the noise simulator from the trainer. Remove the trainer from the
launcher. Return the launcher to the unit armorer.
14. Install the trainer in the new launcher and continue the exercise.
SPOTTING RIFLE Refer to pages 3-5 and 3-6.

MALFUNCTIONS
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CLEANING THE TRAINER
CLEAN LAUNCHER AND TRAINER (NOISE SIMULATOR FIRINGS ONLY)
Cleaning Cloth
Detergent
Toothbrush
83mm Bore Brush
Cleaner, Lubricant, and Preservative (CLP)
NOTE
Clean the trainer and the launcher at the end of each day of noise simulator
firings.
1. Clean the inside of the launcher and trainer with 83mm bore brush and a solution of detergent. Mix one
tablespoon of detergent to one quart of water. Remove all dirt and residue. Wrap a dry cloth around the
bore brush and run it through the launcher tube and trainer to dry them.
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CLEANING THE TRAINER (Cont’d)
CLEAN LAUNCHER AND TRAINER (NOISE SIMULATOR FIRINGS ONLY) (Cont’d)
CAUTION
Do not allow water to enter the noise simulator electrical contacts.
2. Using a cleaning cloth, toothbrush, and

detergent, clean all dirt and residue from the
exterior of the trainer and from the noise
simulator holder (1) at the rear of the trainer.
Wipe dry with a dry cloth.
3. Wrap a cloth dampened with CLP around the

bore brush and run it through the launcher
tube and trainer to apply a light coat of CLP.
4. Clean exterior of launcher. See CLEANING,

pages 3-17 and 3-18.
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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
NAVMC 10558A Weapon Record Book, Part II
TM 10796-12&P Operator’s Manual for AN/PVS-17B and AN/PVS-17C Mini Night Sight (MNS)
TM 4700-15/1 Equipment Record Procedure
TM 09596C-12&P/1A Operator’s and Unit Maintenance Manual, Light, Aiming, Infrared AN/PAQ-4B
TM 10271A-10/1A Operator’s Manual, Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD) AN/PVS-14
TM 10470A-12&P/1A Operator’s and Unit Maintenance Manual, Target Pointer Illuminator/Aiming

Light (TPIAL) AN/PEQ-2A
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APPENDIX B
LIST OF COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SMAW
INTRODUCTION
SCOPE
This appendix contains the list of components required for operation and performance of the Shoulder Launched
Multi-purpose Assault Weapon (SMAW). Unserviceable or missing items will be requisitioned individually.
GENERAL
This appendix is divided into three parts:
1. Supply System Responsibility. A list in alphabetical sequence of items that are furnished with and must
be turned in with the end item.
2. Collateral Material. A list in alphabetical sequence of items that are supplied with the initial issue of end
item and retained by the unit.
3. Using Unit Responsibility. Items in this list will not be issued with the end item. They must be
requisitioned from the Supply System. The end item will be complete only when the total quantity shown
in column 5 are on hand.
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EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
The following provides an explanation of columns found in the list of components:
1. Item Number (column 1). This column specifies a number assigned to each item appearing in the list.
2. National Stock Number (NSN) (column 2). Indicates the NSN assigned to the item and will be used for
requisitioning purposes.
3. Item Identification (column 3). This column contains the item name and description for each item.
4. Unit of Measure (column 4). This column indicates the standard of the quantity of the listed item as used
in performing the actual function. It may or may not be the same as the unit of issue.
5. Quantity Used in Unit (column 5). This column contains the total quantity of an item, according to the unit
of measure, required for full functional operation of the end item.
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TECHNICAL DATA
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The Launcher, Assault Rocket, 83mm, (SMAW) MK 153 Mod 0 is a lightweight, simple to use, one-man operable
weapon. It is for use against buildings, bunkers, field fortifications, armor vehicles, and other hard and soft targets.
LIST OF COMPONENTS
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
ITEM NATIONAL ITEM IDENTIFICATION UNIT QTY
NO. STOCK NUMBER OF USED IN
MEAS UNIT
SUPPLY SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY
1 1055-01-164-4608 LAUNCHER, ASSAULT ROCKET, 83mm, MK 153, EA 1

Mod 0: 82A5027A1000
2 1240-01-165-2183 SIGHT OPTICAL: 82A5027A1500 EA 1
3 0000-00-005-9811 WEAPON RECORD BOOK: Part II; NAVMC 10558A EA 1
COLLATERAL MATERIAL
4 8465-01-521-2356 BAG, SHOULDER LAUNCHED; MULTIPURPOSE ASSAULT EA 1

WEAPON
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LIST OF COMPONENTS (Cont’d)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
MEAS UNIT
COLLATERAL MATERIAL (Cont’d)
5 9150-01-079-6124 CLEANER, LUBRICANT, AND PRESERVATIVE: MILL63460 EA 1
KIT, CLEANING, ROCKET LAUNCHER: 82A5027A0150 KT 1

This kit includes:
6 5140-00-473-6256 BAG, TOOL, SATCHEL: MIL-B-43663 EA 1
7 1015-01-256-2136 BRUSH, CLEANING, ARTILLERY, 83mm EA 1

82A5027A0151; this NSN includes:
ADAPTER: 82A5027A0159 EA 1
BRUSH, BORE: 83mm 82A5027A0154 EA 1
ROD SECTION: 82A5027A0153 EA 3
8 1005-00-716-2132 BRUSH, CLEANING, SMALL ARMS: 9mm 7162132 PG 1
9 1005-00-350-4100 BRUSH, CLEANING, SMALL ARMS: Receiver 8448466 EA 1
10 1005-00-494-6602 BRUSH, CLEANING: Rock Island Arsenal 8448462 EA 1
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
MEAS UNIT
KIT, CLEANING (Cont’d)
11 7920-00-205-1427 BRUSH, DUSTING, LENS, AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EA 1

NEGATIVE: H-B-1654
12 5340-01-265-2683 HANDLE ASSEMBLY: Rock Island Arsenal 12900436 EA 1
Cage 19200
13 1005-00-726-6109 ROD SECTION, CLEANING, SMALL ARMS: EA 4

Army Weapons Command 7266109
14 1005-00-726-6110 SWAP HOLDER SECTION, SMALL ARMS EA 1

CLEANING ROD: Rock Island Arsenal 7266110
15 1015-01-168-8730 SLING, SMALL ARMS: MCLB Albany, GA EA 1

82A5027A0120; this NSN includes:
1005-00-312-7177 SLING, SMALL ARMS, 1200298 EA 1
5310-01-053-0988 NUT, PLAIN, CAP, HIGH CROWN EA 2
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
MEAS UNIT
SLING, SMALL ARMS (Cont’d) EA 1
SCREW, SHOULDER EA 2
ADAPTER, SLING, WIRE-FORM EA 2
ADAPTER, SLING, QUICK DISCONNECT EA 2
BUCKLE, SIDE RELEASE EA 2
16 5365-01-197-4458 RING, RETAINING: MCLB Albany, GA 82A5027A0123 EA 2
USING UNIT RESPONSIBILITY
17 6920-01-178-0805 TRAINER ASSAULT ROCKET EA AR
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APPENDIX C
LIST OF EXPENDABLE/CONSUMABLE ITEMS
SCOPE
This appendix lists expendable/consumable items needed to operate and maintain the Launcher, Assault Rocket,
83mm, (SMAW) MK 153 Mod 0.
EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
The following provides an explanation of columns found in the list of expendable/consumables:
1. Item Number (column 1). This column specifies a number assigned to each item appearing in the list.
2. National Stock Number (NSN) (column 2). Indicates the NSN assigned to the item and will be used for
requisitioning purposes.
3. Item Identification (column 3). This column contains the item name and description for each item.
4. Unit of Measure (column 4). This column indicates the standard of the quantity of the listed item as used
in performing the actual function. It may or may not be the same as the unit of issue.
5. Quantity Used in Unit (column 5). This column contains the total quantity of an item, according to the unit
of measure, required for full functional operation of the end item.
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LIST OF COMPONENTS
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
MEAS UNIT
EXPENDABLE/CONSUMABLE MATERIAL
1 6515-01-234-6838 APPLICATOR, DISPOSABLE: Cotton tip 362 PG AR
2 6810-00-264-6614 ALCOHOL, ETHYL: MILE463 QT AR
3 6640-00-597-6745 PAPER, LENS: NNN-P-40 BK AR
4 9920-00-292-9946 CLEANER, PIPE ABSORBENT: 89855 PG AR
5 7930-01-198-6050 DETERGENT, GENERAL PURPOSE: 1104 BX AR
6 9150-00-292-9689 LUBRICATING OIL, WEAPONS ARCTIC (LAW): MILL14107 QT AR
7 7920-00-205-1711 RAG, WIPING COTTON: 50 lb. bundle A-A-531 BE AR
8 1005-00-288-3565 SWABS, CLEANING, SMALL ARMS: 5019316 PG AR
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U.S. MARINE CORPS TECHNICAL MANUAL

LAUNCHER, ASSAULT ROCKET,

This publication supersedes TM 08673A-10/1A dated 30 June 1993.

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Dates of issue for original and changed pages are:

TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES IN THIS PUBLICATION IS 168, CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING:

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CHAPTER 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d)

CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d)

CHAPTER 4. AMMUNITION (Cont’d)

Rocket, Assault, Encased, SMAW-NE, MK 80 Mod 0 ............................................................................ 4-12

CHAPTER 5. TRAINER USE AND MAINTENANCE

APPENDIX A. REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................... A-1

APPENDIX B. LIST OF COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION

APPENDIX C. LIST OF EXPENDABLE/CONSUMABLE ITEMS ...................................................................... C-1

SAFETY SUMMARY (Cont'd)

SAFETY SUMMARY (Cont'd)

SAFETY SUMMARY (Cont'd)

Clear the SMAW prior to preparing for travel. (Page 2-67)

SAFETY SUMMARY (Cont'd)

SAFETY SUMMARY (Cont'd)

SAFETY SUMMARY (Cont'd)

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MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS

NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LISTING

TM Nomenclature Official Nomenclature

NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LISTING (Cont’d)

TM Nomenclature Official Nomenclature

SMAW SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS (LAUNCHER/ROCKET MATED)

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

1. FRONT OPEN SIGHT

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (Cont'd)

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (Cont’d)

1. FRONT OPEN SIGHT. Metal post for sighting.

2. REAR OPEN SIGHT. U-shaped notch plate

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (Cont'd)

7. CARRYING SLING. Shoulder sling for carrying the launcher.

8. SIGHT MOUNT. Attaches telescope, AN/PVS-14, AN/PVS-17, or AN/PEQ-2 or AN/PAQ-4 laser

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (Cont'd)

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (Cont'd)

12. ENCASED ROCKET.

SPOTTING mode activates the spotting rifle. To select the

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION (Cont'd)

LAUNCH mode activates the rocket for launch. To

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DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS

DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS (Cont'd)

(1) SAFE position provides mechanical block to

(2) CHARGE LEVER. Arms launcher electronics in

(3) LAUNCH LEVER. Disables launcher electronics

(4) TRIGGER. Activates firing of spotting rifle or

DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS (Cont'd)

(1) RANGE WINDOWS. The High Explosive (HE) and

(2) OUTER DRUM. Retracts and rotates to bring the

(3) INNER DRUM. Rotates to provide range

(4) HAND WHEEL. Used to secure the sights to sight

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)