TM 9 1425 450 12 TOW 2 Weapon System

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TECHNICAL MANUAL
OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL

MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR
TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM

GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEM
M220A2
(TOW 2 HEAVY ANTITANK/
ASSAULT WEAPON SYSTEM)
WARNING This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the
Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C. Sec 2751, et. seq.) or the Export
Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401, et. seq.
Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.
Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D – Distribution authorized to Department of Defense
and DoD contractors only due to critical technology. This determination was made
October 1986. Other requests shall be referred to: Project Manager, CCWS Project
Office, SFAE-MSL-CWS-O, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5750.
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WARNING
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
HIGH VOLTAGE is used in this system. Death or injury can result if you do not
observe the safety precautions given in this manual.
LOW VOLTAGE can also be dangerous. DON’T be misled by this term. Potentials as low
as 50 volts may cause death under certain circumstances.
WARNING
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE can occur if too much light is seen through day sight tracker.
Do not look at sun or bright lights through day sight tracker.
If eye damage occurs, cover eyes and get medical help right away.
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WARNING
SOLVENT AND ALCOHOL WILL BURN
Solvent and alcohol can explode and cause death or serious injury. BE SURE to
follow these precautions for the safety of personnel.
Keep it away from open flame,
Use only in area where there is plenty of fresh air.
Try not to get solvent on your bare skin.
If solvent gets in your eyes, wash them with plenty of water and get medical
help right away.
After using solvent, wash carefully so that there is no solvent on your bare
skin.
WARNING
The anti-reflective coating on night sight infrared optics contains thorium fluoride
which is slightly radioactive. The only potential hazard involves ingestion
(swallowing or inhaling) of this coating material. Dispose of broken lenses, etc.,
in accordance with AR 385-11.
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WARNING
A lithium battery is used in this equipment, and is potentially

hazardous if misused or tampered with. The battery contains
pressurized sulfur dioxide gas which is toxic. The following
precautions must be strictly observed to prevent possible
injury to personnel or damage to equipment:
Do not heat, incinerate, crush, puncture, disassemble, or

otherwise abuse the battery in any way that may cause it to
rupture.
Do not short-circuit the battery, test for capacity, or attempt

to recharge.
Do not use any battery showing signs of damage, such as bulging,

swelling, disfigurement, a brown liquid in the plastic wrap, or
a swollen plastic wrap.
Do not bypass internal fuse or replace with a fuse of a

different rating.
Do not store battery in unused equipment for more than 30 days.
Do not dispose of lithium batteries with ordinary trash/refuse.

Turn in batteries to your local Defense Reutilization and
Marketing Office.
Turn off the equipment immediately if you detect the battery

compartment becoming unduly hot, hear battery venting (hissing
sound), or smell irritating sulfur dioxide gas. Remove and
dispose of the battery only after it is cool to touch.
In the event of a fire near a lithium battery, rapid cooling of

the battery is important. Flood the equipment with water or
use a carbon dioxide extinguisher. Control of the equipment
fire and cooling may prevent the battery from venting and
potentially exposing lithium metal. In the event that lithium
metal becomes involved in fire, the use of a graphite based
Class D fire extinguisher is recommended, such as Lith-X or
Met-L-X. Do not use a Halon type fire extinguisher on a
lithium battery fire.
Remove the battery when the voltage drops below 20 volts under
load (or equipment does not operate properly) and replace with
a new battery.
If there is a safety incident, or if you believe a safety

hazard exists, notify your local safety officer.
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WARNING
PAINT, PRIMER, AND THINNER

ARE TOXIC AND FLAMMABLE
They must be used with extreme care.
Do not get them on skin. Wear eye

protection and rubber gloves when using.
Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of

vapors. Use only in well ventilated area.
Keep away from heat and open flames.

If injury occurs, get medical help right away.
WARNING
Never open one end of cargo/loader’s door

on HMMWV without first insuring that oppo-
site end is securely closed. Not doing so
will cause both ends to open at the same
time causing injury to personnel, damage
to equipment, or mission abort.
WARNING
Cargo/loader’s door on HMMWV must be

closed and securely 1 atched at both
ends before firing a missile. Firing
a missile with door not secure will
cause injury to personnel, damage to
equipment, or mission abort.
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WARNING
Serious injury to personnel could result if crew

members are in firing danger zones when missile
is fired.
Make sure that all personnel are clear of firing

danger zones before doing missile loading
procedure.
Make sure crew is out of firing danger zones

before pressing trigger.
All crew members stay in their firing positions

until missile hits target or explodes.
Ear damage can occur when missile is fired.

All personnel within 50 meters of launcher
must wear ear plugs (V-51R or equal).
For complete danger zone information and range

safety guidelines, refer to AR 385-62.
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WARNING
If forward slope at launch site is greater than

30 degrees (300), injury to personnel and damage
to equipment may occur when missile is fired. If
sideways slope is greater than 10 degrees (100),
adequate tracking may be impossible.
WARNING
Do not fire missile over or in the direction of

electrical wires. If command-link wires contact
a live high voltage power line, injury to person-
nel and damage to equipment may occur.
WARNING
When launcher is mounted on a vehicle, position

vehicle so front or rear of vehicle is in line
with target. If launcher is loaded, keep missile
pointed toward target area at all times. Observe
firing angle limitations when firing over front
or rear of vehicle (para 2-66 and 2-78). If mis-
sile fails to launch, hand off malfunctioned
missile to either left or right side of vehicle
so missile always points downrange.
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NO. 13 ) Washington, D.C. 14 September 2004
Operator and Organizational Maintenance Manual
for
TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM, GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEM M220A2
(TOW 2 HEAVY ANTITANK/ASSAULT WEAPON SYSTEM)
WARNING This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms
Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C. Sec 2751, et. seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979,
as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401, et. seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to
severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D – Distribution authorized to Department of Defense and DoD
contractors only to protect critical technical data on systems or hardware. This determination
was made October 1986. Other requests shall be referred to: Project Manager, CCWS Project
Office, SFAE-MSL-CWS-O, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5750.
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i, ii i, ii
1-3, 1-4 1-3, 1-4
1-23 thru 1-26 1-23 thru 1-26
2-1, 2-2 2-1, 2-2
2-16.1, 2-16.2 2-16.1, 2-16.2
2-23, 2-24 2-23, 2-24
2-29 thru 2-38 2-29 thru 2-42
2-39 thru 2-42 2-43, 2-44
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2-57 thru 2-62 2-57 thru 2-62
2-95, 2-96 2-95, 2-96
2-113 thru 2-116 2-113 thru 2-116
2-119, 2-120 2-119, 2-120
2-127, 2-128 2-127, 2-128
2-133, 2-134 2-133, 2-134
2-144.1, 2-144.2 2-144.1, 2-144.2
2-144.5, 2-144.6 2-144.5, 2-144.6
2-153 thru 2-158 2-153 thru 2-158
2-163, 2-164 2-163, 2-164
2-169, 2-170 2-169, 2-170
2-175 thru 2-346 2-175/(2-176 blank)
2-347, 2-348 2-347, 2-348
2-407 thru 2-408.10 2-407 thru 2-408.13/(2-408.14 blank)
none 2-409 thru 2-410.15/(2-410.16 blank)
2-411 thru 2-414 2-411 thru 2-414
2-459, 2-460 2-459, 2-460
3-3, 3-4 3-3/(3-4 blank)
3-11 thru 3-90 none
3-91, 3-92 3-91, 3-92
3-95, 3-96 3-95, 3-96
B-3, B-4 B-3, B-4
B-7 thru B-10 B-7 thru B-10
B-13, B-14 B-13, B-14
B-15 thru B-24 none
D-5, D-6 D-5, D-6
D-7, D-8 none
D-9, D-10 D-9, D-10
E-1 thru E-4 E-1 thru E-4
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PETER J. SCHOOMAKER
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Official: Chief of Staff
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1-9, 1-10 1-9, 1-10
2-21, 2-22 2-21, 2-22
2-27 thru 2-31 2-27 thru 2-31
2-42.1, 2-42.2 2-42.1, 2-42.2
2-95, 2-96 2-95, 2-96
2-97, 2-98 2-97, 2-98
2-113, 2-114 2-113, 2-114
2-123 thru 2-126 2-123 thru 2-126
2-157, 2-158 2-157, 2-158
2-313 thru 2-316 2-313 thru 2-316
2-401 thru 2-404 2-401 thru 2-404
B-3 thru B-10 B-3 thru B-10
B-13, B-14 B-13, B-14
D-1, D-2 D-1, D-2
E-3, E-4 E-3, E-4
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Changes to illustrations are indicated by miniature pointing hands. Changes to flow
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1-13, 1-14 1-13, 1-14
2-21, 2-22 2-21, 2-22
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2-25 thru 2-30 2-25 thru 2-30
2-41, 2-42 2-41, 2-42
2-123, 2-124 2-123, 2-124
2-143, 2-144 2-143, 2-144
2-315, 2-316 2-315, 2-316
2-399, 2-400 2-399, 2-400
2-411, 2-412 2-411, 2-412
2-465, 2-466 2-465, 2-466
2-469, 2-470 2-469, 2-470
4-1, 4-2 4-1, 4-2
4-2.1, 4-2.2 4-2.1, 4-2.2
4-5, 4-6 4-5, 4-6
B-7, B-8 B-7, B-8
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NOTE: The portion of the text affected by the latest change

is indicated by a vertical line in the outer margin of the page.
Changes to illustrations are indicated by miniature pointing
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chapters, sections, paragraphs, tables, etc., by the title.
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Change 01 02 April 1984 Change 08 22 November 1990
Change 02 01 November 1984 Change 09 10 December 1990
Change 03 10 January 1986 Change 10 2 December 1991
Change 04 25 February 1987 Change 11 18 November 1992
Change 05 24 November 1987 Change 12 08 December 1997
Change 06 29 April 1988 Change 13 14 September 2004
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d ........................................ 0 1-16 ................................... 0 2-14 ................................... 4
e ........................................ 0 1-17 ................................... 6 2-15 ................................... 2
f ......................................... 0 1-18 ................................... 1 2-16 ................................... 2
A ...................................... 13 1-19 ................................... 1 2-16.1 ................................ 1
B ...................................... 13 1-20 ................................... 0 2-16.2 .............................. 13
C...................................... 13 1-21 ................................... 0 2-17 ................................... 3
D...................................... 13 1-22 ................................... 0 2-18 ................................... 3
i........................................ 13 1-23 ................................. 13 2-19 ................................... 0
ii....................................... 13 1-24 ................................. 13 2-20 ................................... 0
iii ........................................ 7 1-25 ................................. 13 2-21 ................................. 12
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1-1 ..................................... 0 1-29 ................................... 0 2-23 ................................... 4
1-2 ..................................... 4 1-30 ................................... 0 2-24 ................................. 13
1-3 ..................................... 7 2-1 ................................... 13 2-25 ................................. 11
1-4 ................................... 13 2-2 ................................... 13 2-26 ................................... 3
1-5 ..................................... 6 2-3 ..................................... 0 2-27 ................................. 12
1-6 ..................................... 6 2-4 ..................................... 0 2-28 ................................. 13
1-7 ..................................... 0 2-5 ..................................... 0 2-29 ................................. 12
1-8 ..................................... 0 2-6 ..................................... 5 2-30 ................................. 13
1-9 ..................................... 0 2-7 ..................................... 0 2-31 ................................ 13
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No. 9-1425-450-12 ) WASHINGTON, D.C. 25 May 1983

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(TOW 2 HEAVY ANTITANK/ASSAULT WEAPON SYSTEM)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL iii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1
SECTION I. General Information 1-2
SECTION II. Equipment Description and Data 1-9
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SECTION III. Technical Principles of Operation 1-26
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-1
SECTION I. Description and use of Controls and Indicators 2-2
SECTION II. Service Upon Receipt of Material 2-17
SECTION III. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PCMS) 2-18
SECTION IV. Emplacement of Tripod Mounted TOW 2 System 2-57
SECTION V. Deleted 2-175
SECTION VI. Deleted 2-272
SECTION VII. Deployment of High Mobility Multipurpose

Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) 2-347
SECTION VII. Operation Under Unusual Conditions 2-459
CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 3-1
SECTION I. Repair Parts, Special Tools, and Test Equipment 3-2
SECTION II. Maintenance Procedures 3-3
CHAPTER 4. AMMUNITION (MISSILE) 4-1
APPENDIX A REFERENCES A-1
APPENDIX B MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART B-1
APPENDIX C EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST C-1
APPENDIX D COMPONENTS OF END ITEM LIST D-1
APPENDIX E ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST E-1
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
NOTE
The examples used in this section are samples only and will not
always match the pages in this manual.
1. Suppose you want to know how to

install the battery in the mis-
sile guidance set (MGS).
2. Look at the cover, and you will

see the chapter titles listed
top to bottom. Find “MAINTEN-
ANCE INSTRUCTIONS”.
3. You will see that “MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS” is Chapter 3.
4. If you open the manual to page 3-1,

you will find the beginning of
Chapter 3.
5. Right under the chapter title you

will see a list of all the sections
by title and page number.
6. Look down the list until you come

to Section II. MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES . . . 3-3.
GO TO NEXT PAGE
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7. Now that you have reached the

section you want you will see
the title of each paragraph, the
paragraph number and the page
number.
8. Now look down the list until you

come to MISSILE GUIDANCE SET
BATTERY ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
and and read across. The infor-
mation you want is located in
paragraph 3-6 on page 3-7. Now
turn to page 3-7.
9. Now that you are at the paragraph

you want you will find something
else that’s new. SOME PROCEDURES
HAVE BOXES AROUND THEM. The boxed
procedures and the pictures go
together, so you don’t have to look
for a picture by number or look on
other pages to find out what the
battery assembly looks like. In
this TM, it’s right there. The
small box in the upper left corner
is the step number.
10. When you find procedures that are not boxed, you don’t need to look for a
picture. Either you’ve seen it before, and-now know where the control (or
whatever) is, or you just don’t need one to do the job.
11. You can find procedures in other sections the same way. First, find the sec-
tion you think the procedures should be in, open the manual to that section,
and find the page number of the procedure from the list at the beginning of
the section.
12. You can also use the table of contents on page i in the front of this manual.
GO TO NEXT PAGE
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13. Paragraph 2-33 contains the System Checkout procedure for the TOW 2 Weapon
System. The procedure enables you to find faulty TOW equipment. You then
remove and replace any faulty equipment in order to make the TOW 2 Weapon
System work right.
14. The System Checkout procedure is written in flow chart style. Each set of
instructions is written in a box and the boxes are connected by arrows. By
following the arrows you can work your way through the procedure. The
following chart tells you what the various boxes mean.
Beginning and ending of

procedure.
Do instruction before
looking for an indica-
tion.
Do steps in corrective
action block.
Look for a YES or NO

indication. For a NO
indication go to correc-
tive action block.
Do steps following YES

indication.
Go to next page and

continue the procedure. Go to next page
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter contains references to U.S. Army forms and manuals for
reporting equipment problems, and suggesting improvements. Nomenclature
is described and a glossary is given of terms used in this manual. This
chapter also provides a description of the TOW 2 Weapon System and a
general discussion of how the equipment is operated.
CHAPTER CONTENTS PAGE
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-2
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 1-9
Section III. TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 1-26
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SECTION CONTENTS PARA PAGE
SCOPE 1-1 1-2
MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS 1-2 1-2
REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIRs) 1-3 1-2
ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE 1-4 1-3
LIMITED STORAGE 1-5 1-3
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE 1-6 1-3
NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST 1-7 1-4
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 1-8 1-5
GLOSSARY 1-9 1-7
1-1. SCOPE
This manual contains information and guidance for the operator, crew, and using
organization on the operation, set-up, and maintenance of the TOW 2 Weapon System
Guided Missile System M220A2.
1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be
those written about in DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System
(TAMMS).
1-3. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIRs)
If your TOW equipment needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the
user, are the only one who can tell us what you don’t like about your equipment.
Let us know why you don’t like the design. Tell us why a procedure is hard to
perform. Put it on an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at:
Commander
U.S. Army Missile Command
ATTN : AMSMI-QA-CF
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5290
We’ll send you a reply.
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1-4. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
There are no special procedures for administrative storage. See para. 4-4
for storage information.
1-5. LIMITED STORAGE
Storage facilities for the TOW 2 Weapon system should provide:
Maximum protection against physical damage, deterioration, and corrosion.
Ambient temperature within the range of -53.9 to +68.3°C (-65 to +155°F).
Level ground with maximum protection from exposure to elements.
Adequate drainage.
Before the TOW 2 Weapon System is placed in limited storage, you should:
Remove the battery assembly from the missile guidance set.
Mark each component with date it was placed into storage.
1-6. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
For information on destruction of Army materiel to prevent enemy use, see

TM 750-244-4-2.
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1-7. NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST
This cross-reference list of official nomenclature to technical manual nomenclature lists the major items of the
TOW 2 Weapon System.
TM NOMENCLATURE OFFICIAL NOMENCLATURE
TOW 2 Launcher Launcher, Tubular, Guided Missile M220A2
Missile Guidance Set (MGS) Missile Guidance Set AN/TSQ-136
Day Sight Tracker Sight, Optical, Guided Missile Launcher MX-9155/TSQ
Traversing Unit Traversing Unit, Guided Missile Launcher M83
Tripod Mount, Tripod, Guided Missile Launcher M159A1
Launch Tube Tube, Guided Missile Launcher M22
Battery Assembly Battery Assembly BB-287 (XO-2)/T
Power Conditioner Conditioner, Power
Shroud Bag Bag, Shroud Assembly
Strap Assembly TOW Strap Assembly
Deleted Deleted
Deleted Deleted
Deleted Deleted
Deleted Deleted
Deleted Deleted
Deleted Deleted
HMMWV Truck, Utility: TOW Carrier; M966
Battery Charger Charger, Battery, PP-4884A/T
Night Sight Night Vision Sight, AN/TAS-4A or AN/TAS-4C
Boresight Collimator Collimator, Boresight, SU-93A/TAS
Night Sight Vehicle Power Conditioner Conditioner, Power, Night Sight Vehicle
Night Sight Battery Power Conditioner Conditioner, Power, Night Sight Battery
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TM NOMENCLATURE OFFICIAL NOMENCLATURE
Battery Power Conditioner Cable Cable Assembly 8Wl, Battery Pack

Power Cables Cables, Power
Boresight Collimator Power Cable Cable Assembly, Boresight Collimator
Equipment Cover Cover, Equipment
Battery (2 each) Battery, Primary Lithium-Organic BA-5590/U
Boresight Collimator Carrying Case, Carrying, Collimator, Boresight
Case
Lens Cleaning Materials Materials, Cleaning, Lens
Night Sight Field Handling Case, Field Handling
Case
Cargo/Loader’s Door Cargo Shell Door
1-8. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ACQ Acquisition
AGC Adjustable Gain Control
APC Armored Personnel Carrier
ASP Ammunition Supply Point
AZ Azimuth
BATT Battery
BRT Brightness
BS Boresight
C Celsius
CB1 Circuit Breaker 1
cm Centimeter
CTRS Contrast
dc Direct Current
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EOD Explosive Ordnance Disposal
EIR Equipment Improvement Recommendations
EL Elevation
F Fahrenheit
HMMWV High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle
IR Infrared
kg Kilogram
Kph Kilometers Per Hour
LOS Line of Sight
MAC Maintenance Allocation Chart
MGS Missile Guidance Set
MOIC Missile Ordnance Inhibit Circuit
NFOV Narrow Field-of-View
NVS Night Vision Sight
OSS Day Sight Tracker (formerly Optical Sight)
PA Post Amplifier (part of Night Sight)
PARA Paragraph
PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
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TOW Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire Command-Link
TVPC Power Conditioner (also called TOW Vehicle Power Conditioner)
WFOV Wide Field-of-View
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1-9. GLOSSARY
ABSORBENT – Able to soak up or to DEPLOYED – To place in battle forma-

take in tion or appropriate positions
ACQUISITION (ACQ) – To find the target DESICCANT – A drying chemical
ACTIVATED – Start, energize DETENT – A catch used to position and

hold one mechanical part in relation
AFT – Behind, rearward to another
ALLOCATION – To assign, distribute or DETERIORATION – The process of growing

give worse in quality or state
ARC (ARCING) – A visible discharge of
E
electricity
ELECTRONICS – A combination of wires
AUTHORIZE – To allow or permit
and circuits that process electrical
impulses
AZIMUTH – Right/left direction usually
measured in degrees from North
ELEVATION – Up/down direction measured
in degrees from horizon
B
EXCESSIVE – Too much
BREECH – Part of launcher opposite
bore EXCURSION – Off-line from line of sight
C EXPENDABLE – Throw-away materiel
CIRCUIT – The path of an electric F
current
FUNCTION – Operation
COMPOSITION – The parts of a thing
H
CONFIGURATION – A certain (particular)
arrangement of parts HAZARD – Danger, risk
CORROSION – Something eaten away as HUMIDITY – Amount of moisture in
by rust
the air
CROSS-REFERENCE – A note to another I
part of book giving further
information INSULATION – A barrier against weather,
electrical current or sound
D
INTEGRAL – Necessary
DATA – Collection of facts
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INTERVAL - Period of time between POLARITY – Plus or minus terminal on

events battery
L R
LIMITED VISIBILITY - Darkness, smoke, RECHARGEABLE – Able to restore the

fog active materials
M S
MANUAL - Handbook, guidebook SEALANT – Agent used to stop leaks
N SEQUENCE – Order of events
NOMENCLATURE - Official name of equipment SOLVENT – Liquid substance used to break

up dirt, etc.
O
STOW – Put away, store
OVERLOAD - In excess, too much
SURGE – Sudden rise in electrical
P current
PRECAUTION - Steps taken to prevent

damage or injury
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Section Il. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
SCOPE 1-10 1-9
PURPOSE OF TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM 1-11 1-9
CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES 1-12 1-9
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS 1-13 1-11
EQUIPMENT DATA 1-14 1-23
DECONTAMINATING APPARATUS 1-15 1-25
FIRE EXTINGUISHER 1-16 1-25
1-10. SCOPE
This section gives a brief description of the components which make up the TOW 2
Weapon System.
1-11. PURPOSE OF TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM
The TOW 2 Weapon System is an easily moved, heavy antitank weapon designed to attack
and defeat armored vehicles and other hard targets, such as field fortifications.
The TOW 2 Weapon System consists of a launcher and encased missile. The launcher
consists of a launch tube, traversing unit, missile guidance set, night sight, two
battery assemblies (one spare), day sight tracker, and a tripod. The night sight is
used to aid in tracking during limited visibility.
1-12. CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES
Major weapon system components:
a. Launcher
1. Launch tube
2. Traversing unit
3. Missile guidance set
4. Battery assemblies (2)
5. Day sight tracker
6. Tripod
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7. Power conditioner
8. Night sight equipment set

(a) Night sight
(b) Boresight collimator
(c) Night sight vehicle power conditioner
(d) Night sight battery power conditioner
b. TOW Missile
The TOW 2 Weapon System has the following capabilities and features:
l Operates in all weather conditions in which the gunner can see the target through the day
sight tracker or the night sight.
l Operates during day and night.
l Operates in temperatures of -32o to +52oC (-25o to +125oF).
l Operates at altitudes up to 3,050 meters (10,000 feet).
l High first-round-hit chance against targets that stay still or move.
l Entire weapon system can be hand carried by the weapons crew.
l Easy to operate.
l Firing sites can be changed quickly to avoid being seen or to engage

targets not within range of a single firing position.
l Mounting kits allow mounting on several different vehicles.
l Easily installed or removed without the use of tools.
l Weapon system can be checked out by self-test without the use of test equipment.
l Failed components can be replaced at the operating sites by Direct Support.
l Minimum and maximum effective range of missile is 65 to 3750 meters.
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1-13. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (CONT)
Launch Tube
Holds the nose end of the encased missile.
Provides mechanical guidance for the first part of the missile flight.
Protects the crew from the missile launch motor blast.
Allows the gunner to track a target 360° in azimuth. Azimuth lock permits
you to lock the traversing unit in one position (straight forward).
Allows the gunner to track from +30° (above horizontal) to -20° (below hori-
zontal) in elevation. Elevation lock has detents in +30° and -8° position.
Elevation brake locks in intermediate positions.
Contains the trigger used to fire the missiles.
Bridge clamp contains the arming lever and electrical connector between the
launcher and the encased missile.
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Missile Guidance Set
Contains electronic circuits required for missile control and launcher

self-test purposes.
Controls on the front panel let the operator select the following modes of
operation:
Tactical operation
System checkout.
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Battery Assembly
Two nickel cadmium battery assemblies are issued with each TOW launcher.
One to be installed in the missile guidance set and one spare.
Long-lasting because they can be recharged many times on the TOW battery
charger. To recharge battery assemblies, see TM 9-6130-470-12.
Easily removed from and installed in the missile guidance set.
Has enough energy for at least 50 missile firings or training exercises

when fully charged.
Can be stored at temperatures ranging from -50°C (-60°F) to

+50°C (+122°F) without damage. Even though a battery may eventually lose
all or part of its charge through self discharge, it can be returned to
service on the TOW battery chargers.
Charge retention (the ability of a stored battery to retain its energy

once it has been charged) is both time and temperature dependent. To
minimize this self discharge it is recommended that batteries be stored at
lowest possible temperature.
Has acceptable life span of three to five years.
Battery Charge Retention Storage Schedule
Hours Storage period

Schedule Storage temperature per day days
1 25 ±2.8°C (77 ±5°F) 24 30

2 37.8 ±2.8°C (100 ±5°F) 20
51.6 ±2.8°C (125 ±5°F) 4 14
3 65.5 ±2.8°C (150 ±5°F) 24 3
The TOW battery must be recharged every 30 days or as defined in schedule

above to maintain proper charge.
The TOW battery will not be adversely affected if stored on the ground
or on metal, concrete, or wood shelves.
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1-14. EQUIPMENT DATA
a. Transportation Data
The list below gives the dimensions and weight of the TOW 2 Weapon System parts packaged for shipping.
Length Width Height Volume Weight

Item in (cm) in (cm) in (cm) cu. ft (l) lb. (kg)
Launcher (complete) 75.0 40.5 34.0 60.0 550

(190.5) (102.9) (86.6) (983.2) (250)
Missile guidance set 24.5 22.6 18.5 5.9 75.0
(including battery) (62.2) (57.3) (46.9) (167.1) (34.0)
Battery assembly 22.4 12.0 15.1 2.3 26.0
(56.9) (30.5) (38.4) (66.3) (11.8)
Launch tube 45.5 12.5 12.5 4.1 31.0
(115.5) (31.7) (31.7) (116.1) (14.1)
Day sight tracker 32.6 23.3 22.8 10.0 72.0
(82.9) (59.1) (57.9) (283.2) (32.7)
Traversing unit 27.8 25.6 18.0 7.4 108.0
(70.7) (64.9) (45.7) (209.6) (48.9)
Tripod 47.8 15.5 14.8 6.3 66.0
(121.3) (39.6) (37.5) (179.0) (29.9)
Power Conditioner 23.5 13.1 17.1 3.0 28.0
(59.7) (33.3) (43.4) (86.1) (12.7)
Missile (in overpack) 57.3 11.5 11.5 4.4 93.0
(145.5) (29.2) (29.2) (124.6) (42.1)
Night sight with case 21.0 14.2 10.9 1.9 35.0
(53.3) (36.0) (27.8) (53.8) (15.9)
Boresight collimator with
21.7 16.0 10.6 2.1 37.0
case
(55.2) (40.5) (26.8) (60.0) (16.8)
Night sight vehicle power
10.6 8.5 6.5 0.3 7.0
conditioner with cables
(26.8) (21.6) (16.5) (9.6) (3.2)
Night sight battery power
10.0 10.0 11.8 0.7 13.0
conditioner (without
(25.3) (25.3) (29.9) (19.3) (5.9)
batteries)
Lithium Battery (four) 9.5 6.5 6.0 0.2 35.0
(24.1) (16.5) (27.8) (60)) (5.4)
Battery carrying case 9.5 9.8 7.5 0.4 5.0
(without batteries) (24.1) (24.8) (19.1) (11.3) (2.3)
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b. Mounting Data
This list below gives the weights and measurements of the TOW 2 Weapon System.
Length Width Height Weight

Item in (cm) in (cm) in (cm) lb. (kg)
Launcher (complete with night 80.0 64.0 56.0 246.0

sight) (230.2) (162.6) (141.2) (111.5)
Missile guidance set 16.0 17.4 11.3 58.5
(including battery assembly) (40.6) (44.2) (28.7) (26.5)
Battery assembly 15.5 4.75 9.75 20.5
(39.4) (12.1) (24.8) (9.3)
Launch tube 42.0 9.0 8.0 11.0
(106.7) (22.9) (20.3) (5.0)
Encased missile (see Table 4-1)
Day sight tracker 20.8 12.8 13.8 31.0
(52.7) (32.5) (35.1) (14.1)
Night sight (without case) 19.5 11.5 9.0 21.0
(49.5) (29.2) (22.9) (9.5)
Boresight collimator (with case) 20.5 15.0 9.5 19.0
(52.1) (38.1) (24.1) (8.6)
Night sight vehicle power 8.5 6.3 3.1 5.5
conditioner with cables (21.6) (15.9) (8.0) (2.5)
Night sight battery power 9.4 9.1 10.8 15.5
conditioner with batteries (23.9) (23.2) (27.3) (7.0)
Lithium Battery 4.5 1.5 5.5 2.5 max
(11.4) (3.8) (14.0) (1.1)
Battery carrying case with two
9.0 9.4 7.0 8.5
batteries
(22.9) (23.9) (17.8) (3.9)
Battery Charger 12.3 14.16 12.25 40 max
(31.2) (36.0) (31.1) (18.2)
Traversing Unit 13.0 19.8 20.6 58.0
(33.0) (50.3) (52.3) (26.3)
Tripod (retracted-lying down) 42.5 13.5 13.5 22.0
(108.0) (34.3) (34.3) (10.0)
Power conditioner 15.5 4.8 9.8 18.0
(39.4) (12.1) (24.8) (8.2)
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1-15. DECONTAMINATING APPARATUS
Refer to para. 2-348 for location of M13 decontamination kit on HMMWV.
Reference TM 3-3430-214-12 & P for details on how to use the kit.
1-16. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
The fire extinguisher is located near the night sight vehicle power conditioner on the HMMWV (para 2-76,
step 31).
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Section Ill. TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
SCOPE 1-17 1-26
FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM 1-18 1-26
1-17. SCOPE
This section gives a brief description of how the TOW 2 Weapon System works.
1-18. FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF TOW 2 W E A P O N S Y S T E M
a. Selecting a Target
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1-18. FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM (CONT)
b. Firing
1-27
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1-18. F U N C T I O N A L OPERATION OF TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM (CONT)
c. Guiding Missile to Target
1-28
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c. Guiding Missile to Target (cont)
1-29
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c. Guiding Missile to Target (cont)
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CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter tells the crew how to operate and maintain TOW 2 Weapon System
equipment. A description of the TOW 2 Weapon System Controls and indicators is
also given.
Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2-2
Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL 2-17
Section III. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) 2-18
Section IV. EMPLACEMENT OF TRIPOD MOUNTED TOW 2 SYSTEM 2-57
Section V. DELETED 2-271
Section VI. DELETED 2-272
Section VII. DEPLOYMENT OF HIGH MOBILITY MULTIPURPOSE WHEELED VEHICLE 2-347

(HMMWV)
Section VIII. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS 2-459
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Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
SCOPE 2-1 2-2
MISSILE GUIDANCE SET PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2-2 2-3
DAY SIGHT TRACKER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2-3 2-5
TRAVERSING UNIT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2-4 2-6
TRIPOD CONTROLS AND INIDCATORS 2-5 2-7
NIGHT SIGHT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2-6 2-9
BORESIGHT COLLIMATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2-7 2-14
NIGHT SIGHT VEHICLE POWER CONDITIONER CONTROLS AND 2-8 2-15

INDICATORS
NIGHT SIGHT BATTERY POWER CONDITIONER CONTROLS AND 2-8.1 2-16

INDICATORS
POWER CONDITIONER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2-8.2 2-16.1
DELETED 2-9 2-16.2
2-1. SCOPE
This section identifies the controls and indicators of the units that make up the TOW 2 Weapon
System. Listed next to each control is a brief description of its purpose and use.
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2-2. MISSILE GUIDANCE SET PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-3
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2-2. MISSILE GUIDANCE SET PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONT)
2-4
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2-3. D A Y SIGHT TRACKER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-5
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2-4. TRAVERSING UNIT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-6 Change 5
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2-5. TRIPOD CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-7
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2-5. TRIPOD CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONT)
2-8
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2-6. NIGHT SIGHT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Change 8 2-9/(2-10 blank)

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2-6. NIGHT SIGHT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONT)
Change 8 2-11
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2-12 Change 7
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Change 8 2-13
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2-7. BORESIGHT COLLIMATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-14 Change 4
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2-8. NIGHT SIGHT VEHICLE POWER CONDITIONER CONTROLS AND

INDICATORS
Change 2 2-15
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2-8.1 NIGHT SIGHT BATTERY POWER CONDITIONER CONTROLS

AND INDICATORS
2-16 Change 2
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2-8.2 POWER CONDITIONER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Change 1 2-16.1
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2-9. DELETED
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Section Il. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL
SCOPE 2-10 2-17
SERVICE UPON RECEIPT CHECKLIST 2-11 2-17
2-10. SCOPE
This section covers the required service upon receipt to insure that the TOW 2
Weapon System is complete and operational.
2-11. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT CHECKLIST

The crew will perform the receiving inspection to determine whether the equipment
is complete and ready to use. When handling, inspecting, and maintaining the
equipment, observe the following instructions:
a. Make an initial inventory when the equipment is received. Note any missing
items and report them promptly. Refer to Appendix D, Components of End Item List
for the major components of the TOW 2 Weapon System.
b. Check national stock numbers, part numbers, and serial numbers to make sure
that the correct items were received.
c. Check that all modification work orders published against the equipment have
been incorporated.
d. Check all tags and stenciled information for correctness and completeness.
e. Perform a visual inspection of TOW 2 Weapon System components by doing the

preventive maintenance checks and services for your equipment. These procedures
are located in Section III of this chapter.
f. Perform necessary cleaning in accordance with the procedures given in paragraph

2-16.
g. Report any deficiencies using applicable reports, records and forms. See
DA PAM 738-750.
h. Do not. force levers, knobs, switches, or controls beyond their mechanical

stops.
i. Do not make any adjustments or repairs to TOW 2 Weapon System unless speci-
Fically authorized by the maintenance allocation chart (MAC). If a component
cannot be adjusted or repaired in accordance with authorized procedures, refer the
problem to the supporting organization.
j. Use only those tools and equipment items authorized for performance of main-
tenance as specified in the MAC.
k. Assemble TOW 2 Weapon System on tripod and perform system checkout procedure
(paragraphs 2-27 through 2-33).
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Section Ill. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
SCOPE 2-12 2-18
COLUMN ENTRIES USED IN PMCS 2-13 2-19
TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM PMCS 2-14 2-20
CLEANING 2-15 2-42.4
GENERAL CLEANING OF TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM 2-16 2-42.4
CLEANING RUBBER PARTS 2-17 2-45
CLEANING BATTERY ASSEMBLY 2-18 2-47
CLEANING CONNECTORS 2-19 2-48
CLEANING DAY SIGHT TRACKER LENS 2-20 2-49
CLEANING NIGHT SIGHT LENS 2-21 2-52
INSPECTION 2-22 2-55
PAINTING 2-23 2-55
2-12. SCOPE
This section tells how to do the preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS)
required for the TOW 2 Weapon System. PMCS represent the minimum number of essen-
tial checks. Before you begin the PMCS, keep in mind the following general infor-
mation which is just as important as the specific checks.
a. Before operating any equipment, do all the before (B) PMCS. Be sure to keep in
mind all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
b. While operating any equipment, do all the during (D) PMCS. Be sure to keep in
mind all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
c. After operating any equipment, do all the after (A) PMCS.
d. Once every six months, while equipment is in service, do all semiannual (S)
PMCS.
e. Once a year, while equipment is in service, do all annual (A) PMCS.

f.
If your equipment fails to operate, report any deficiencies using the proper
forms. See DA PAM 738-750.
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2-13. COLUMN ENTRIES USED IN PMCS
B -Before D- During A-After S - Semi-Annually A - Annually
For readiness
reporting, equip-
ment is not ready/
Item to be checked available if:
1 Connector J1
Check for damage or dirt Connector

cracked or badly
dented and cannot
be used.
1 Column 1, Item No. Column 1 numbers the checks and services to be

performed in chronological order. This column will also be used as a
source of item numbers for the “TM Number” column on DA Form 2404,
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance worksheet, in recording results
of PMCS.
2 Column 2, Interval. Column 2 specifies the intervals at which the PMCS

will be performed. A dot (Ž) in any “Interval” column indicates when
you are to perform that PMCS. The letters indicate the interval as
follows:
B - Before opration
D - During operation
A - After operation
S - Once every six months (semi-annually)
A - Once a year (annually)
3 Column 3, Item to be checked. Column 3 identifies the part of the

equipment to be checked and the procedures for performing the check.
4 Column 4, Equipment will be reported “Not Ready/Available” if. Column

4 contains the criteria which will cause the equipment to be unable to
perform its primary mission.
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2-14. TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM PMCS
TABLE 2-1. TOW 2 SYSTEM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
B - Before D - During A - After S - Semi-Annually A - Annually
For readiness
Interval reporting, equip-
Item ment is not ready/
No. B D A S A Item to be checked available if:
Do not perform PMCS with

encased missile loaded in
launch tube. Missile can be
accidentally fired during
PMCS.
1. Tripod
Check operation of leg locks, and detent Leg locks are

stop levers. inoperable.
Detent stop
Check for dirt, rust and loose, damaged levers do not
or missing parts. Clean as necessary operate properly.
(see para. 2-15). Coupling clamp
broken or missing.
Level vials
broken or no
bubble.
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2-14. TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM PMCS (CONT)
NOTE: The Elevation Depression Limiter Assembly listed below is

part of Mounting Kit located in Appendix E, (NSN 1450-01-
099-2714).
Table 2-1. TOW 2 SYSTEM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND

SERVICES (CONT)
Interval
For readiness
reporting, equip-
No B D A S A Item to be checked available if:
2. Traversing Unit
Day sight tracker or
Check for damaged or missing parts. launch tube cannot
Make sure day sight tracker and launch be mounted.
tube can be mounted. Check that
azimuth lock, elevation lock and Traversing unit will
elevation brake work property. For not mate with
HMMWV operation, check that elevation tripod.
and depression stops are pinned in up
position. Elevation or
depression limiter
assembly not
operational (for
HMMWV only).
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TABLE 2-1. TOW 2 SYSTEM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (CONT)
For readiness
No. Item to be checked available if:
2. Traversing Unit (cont)

(cont)
Check coil cable 2W1 and postamplifier Coil cable or post-
cable for damage or loose connections. amplifier cable
Check cable connectors and 2W1 adapter connector damaged.
for damage, broken pins, or foreign Saddle bolts loose
material. Check saddle bolts are not or missing.
loose or missing.
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13- Before D - During A - After S - Semi-Annually A - Annually
Change 11 2-22.1/(2-22.2 blank)

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B - Before D - During A - After S - Semi - Anually A - Annually
For readiness
No. Item to be checked available if:
2. Traversing Unit (cont)

(Cont)
Check verification label to make sure Verification due
semi-annual verification is not past date past due.
due.
Clean as necessary (see paras. 2-15

and 2-16.)
Notify direct support to perform semi-
annual verification.
3. Launch Tube
Check launch tube for cracks, pits, Inside bore split,

tears, visible raised areas, exposed cracked, pitted,
fabric, or exposed threads inside. torn or gouged
Check index lugs for damage. Check for through one layer
dirt and other foreign material. Clean of fiberglass or
as required. has visible raised
areas, exposed
fabric or exposed
threads.
Index lugs damaged

and will not
engage traversing
unit properly.
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For readiness reporting,

Interval
equipment is not
Item B D A S A Item to be checked ready/available if:
No.
4. Day Sight Tracker
Check for damaged or missing components.
Make sure that all controls operate properly (see para.

2-3).
Make sure that image can be seen through eyepiece. Clear image in sharp
focus cannot be seen.
Make sure that day sight tracker mates securely with Day sight tracker will
traversing unit. Day sight should not rock at mounting not mate with traversing
plate if pressure is applied in any direction at front end unit.
of optical sight.
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para 2-15
Change 11 2-25
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CAUTION
para 2-6
para 2-15
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SERVICES (CONT)
Interval
For readiness
reporting, equip-
5. o Night Sight (cont)

cont.
Check battery power conditioner for Battery power con-
dents, cracks or other damage that might ditioner not service-
prevent proper operations. able.
Check for two batteries installed in Batteries not

battery power conditioner. installed.
Check for two spare batteries available. New batteries not

available in original
l Notify direct support to perform night plastic wrap.
sight verification.
RADlATlON HAZARD
The anti-reflective coating on night sight

on infrared optics contains thorium
fluoride which is slightly radioactive. The
only potential hazard involves ingestion
(swallowing or inhaling) of this coating
material. Dispose of broken lenses, etc.,
in accordance with AR 385-11.
5.1 l Inspect lens and eyepiece for cracks and

scratches.
l Boresight Collimator
Check boresight collimator and case for

damaged or missing components.
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SERVICES (CONT)

Interval
For readiness
reporting, equip-
5.1 Boresight Collimator (cont)

cont.
Inspect lenses and mirrors for cracks or Optics are badly
scratches. scratched or
broken.
Check serviceability of knobs. Knobs Inoperable.
Check verification label to make sure

semi-annual verification is not past due.
l Verification due date past due. Notify direct

support to perform
boresight collimator
verification.
6. l Missile Guidance Set
Check for damaged or missing Display damaged.

components.
Check connectors for damage and bent Bent or broken pins

or broken pins. or damaged
connectors.
Make sure that all controls operate

properly (see para 2-2).
Check that battery can be installed. Battery can not be

installed.
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SERVICES (CONT)
lnterval
For readiness
reporting, equip
6. Missile Guidance Set (cont)
cont.
Check verification label to make sure Verification due
semi-annual verification is not past due. date past due.
Clean as required (see para 2-15 and 2-

16.
l Notify direct support to perform semi-

annual verification.
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Interval
equipment is not
No.
7. Battery Assembly
NOTE
The following checks must be
performed for both battery assemblies
for tripod mounted system.
Check battery assembly for dents, cracks or other Battery assembly not
damage that might prevent proper operation. serviceable.
Make sure that at least 4 wing nuts operate properly. Fewer than 4 wing nuts
are operable.
Check that battery assembly can be installed in Battery assembly cannot
missile guidance set. be installed in missile
guidance set.
Clean as required (see paras. 2-15 and 2-18).
Check battery charge label. Charge date has passed

(see para. 1-13, page 1-
14).
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Interval
equipment is not
No.
8. TOW 2 Weapon System
Perform system checkout procedure (see para. 2-33). Fails system checkout
procedure.
NOTE
• Both batteries must pass system One or both batteries fail
checkout procedure. system checkout
procedure.
• When the weapon system is in
storage (not in use), the system
checkout procedure must be
performed monthly.
General appearance - check for loose, damaged, or Fails if any condition is

missing parts. present.
Notify direct support to perform system verification.
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TABLE 2-4. TOW 2 HMMWV PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
para 2-14 table 2-1
para 2-15
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TABLE 2-4. TOW 2 HMMWV PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (CONT)
B - Before D - During A- After S - semi-Annually A - Annually
paras. 2-15
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Table 2-4. TOW 2 HMMWV PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

(CONT)
Interval
For readiness
reporting, equip
5. Power Cables (cont)

cont
Check TVPC power cable under loader’s
seat.
6 HMMWV
Perform vehicle PMCS (see TM 9-2320- Vehicle fails

280-10). PMCS.
7 Radio and Mount
Perform radio PMCS (see TM 11-5820- Radio or mount

401-10-1 for VCR 46 series, or Sincgars fails PMCS.
series (see TM 11-5820-890-10-1).
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TABLE 2-4. TOW 2 HMMWV PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (CONT)
For readiness
No. B D A S A Item to be checked available if:
8 Power Conditioner
NOTE
If power conditioner is not
serviceable, both TOW batteries
must be available and they must
pass system self test.
Check for damaged or missing components.
Make sure that at least four wing nuts Fewer than two
are operable. wing nuts on each
end are operable
and one battery
fails system
self test.
Make sure that power conditioner can be Power conditioner

installed in missile guidance set. damaged and cannot
be installed in
missile guidance
set and one battery
fails system self
test.
Clean as required (see paras. 2-15

and 2-16).
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2-15. CLEANING
Cleaning of TOW 2 Weapon System is important for maintaining good operation. If

the TOW 2 Weapon System is not kept clean, damage may be hidden and not found during
an initial inspection. General cleaning shall be done by organizational
maintenance personnel before touch-up painting.
2-16. GENERAL CLEANING OF TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM

(Sheet 1 of 3)
NOTE
Before doing procedure below, check Section III contents (page

2-18) for a specific cleaning procedure for the item you are
cleaning. If no specific procedure is listed, do procedure
listed below.
MATERIALS: Scrub brush (item 4, Appendix C)

Alcohol (item 2, Appendix C)
Wiping rags (item 24, Appendix C)
Gloves (item 32, Appendix C)
TOOLS: Goggles
WARNING
SOLVENT (ALCOHOL) WILL BURN AND CAN HARM EYES AND SKIN
Keep it away from open flame.
If personnel are burned, get medical help right away.
Try not to get solvent on your bare skin,
If solvent gets in your eyes, wash them with plenty of

water and get medical help right away.
After using solvent, wash carefully so that there is no

solvent on your bare skin.
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2-16. GENERAL CLEANING OF TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM (CONT)

(SHEET 2 OF 3)
RUBBER PARTS OR SEALANTS
Do not get alcohol on rubber parts on

sealant. Alcohol can cause rubber parts to
crack and sealants to melt.
CLEANING GLASS SURFACES
Do not clean glass surfaces with rags or

scrub brush. These materials can scratch
glass surfaces and cause the system not to
work right.
Do not use high-pressure equipment (water

or air) to clean the TOW launcher.
Damage to system could occur.
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2-16. GENERAL CLEANING OF TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM (CONT)

(Sheet 3 of 3)
END OF TASK
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2-17. CLEANING RUBBER PARTS

(Sheet 1 Of 2)
MATERIALS: Detergent (item 9, Appendix C)

Wiping rags (item 24, Appendix C)
Glycerol item 12, Appendix C)
CAUTION
Do not use solvent on rubber parts or sealant. Solvent

can cause rubber parts to crack and sealants to melt.
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2-17. CLEANING RUBBER PARTS (CONT)

SHeet 2 of 2)
NOTE
If detergent is not available, plain water can be used

to clean rubber parts.
For cold weather operation (temperature below O°C or

+32°F), add glycerol to cleaning water. Glycerol pre-
vents water from freezing during use.
A. For grease, or if dry wiping rag cannot remove the dirt, mix detergent
with water.
B. Wet a clean wiping rag with detergent and water mixture.
C. Wipe rubber parts with wet wiping rag.
D. Wipe any excess detergent and water mixture from rubber parts using a
clean wiping rag wet with water only.
E. Dry rubber parts using clean, dry wiping rag.
END OF TASK
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2-18. CLEANING BATTERY ASSEMBLY
MATERIALS: Scrub brush (item 4, Appendix C)

Wiping rag (item 24, Appendix C)
Glycerol (item 12, Appendix C)
WARNING
BATTERY CORROSION POWDER WILL BURN
Do not let battery corrosion powder get on skin or

clothing. Battery corrosion powder will burn the skin and
destroy your clothes.
If battery corrosion powder gets on skin or clothes, wash
right away.
Destroy all wiping rags after use.
NOTE
For cold weather operation (temperature below 0°C or 32°F,

add glycerol to cleaning water. Glycerol prevents water
from freezing.
END OF TASK
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2-19. CLEANING CONNECTORS
MATERIALS: Alcohol (item 2, Appendix C)

Orangewood stick (item 16, Appendix C)
WARNING
ALCOHOL WILL BURN
Keep alcohol away from heat and open flame.

If personnel are burned, get medical help right away.
CAUTION
Do not get alcohol on rubber parts or sealant. Alcohol can

cause rubber parts to crack and sealants to melt.
END OF TASK
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2-20. CLEANING DAY SIGHT TRACKER LENS

(Sheet 1 of 3)
MATERIALS : Alcohol (item 2, Appendix C)

Camel hair brush (item 3, Appendix C)
Lens paper (item 18, Appendix C)
Rubber syringe (item 27, Appendix C)
De-icer (item 7, Appendix C)
CAUTION
Do not use this procedure to clean night sight lens. Refer

to para 2-21 for special cleaning of night sight lens.
Do not touch lens surface with fingers.
NOTE
If moisture has frozenon lens surface, do step 1. If moisture

has not frozenon lens surface, start with step 2.
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2-20. CLEANING DAY SIGHT TRACKER LENS (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 3)
CAUTION
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2-20. CLEANING DAY SIGHT TRACKER LENS (CONT)

(Sheet 3 of 3)
WARNING
CAUTION
END OF TASK
Change 1 2-51
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2-21. CLEANING NIGHT SIGHT LENS

(Sheet 1 of 3)
MATERIALS: Cotton pad (item 17, Appendix C)

Lens cleang ng so ution (item 25, Appendix C)
CAUTION
Do not clean niqht sight with anyth ng other than the

materi a s listed. Damage to night sight could occur.
NOTE
During cold weather, use warm water and lens cleaning

solution. Make sure these liquids are not hot; just warm
enough not to freeze on night sight lens.
A. Rinse night sight lens by pouring clean drinking water over lens surface.
B. Wet cotton pad with lens cleaning solution.
GO TO NEXT PAGE
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2-21. CLEANING NIGHT SIGHT LENS (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 3)
A. Lightly dab (do not rub) pad with lens cleaning solution on lens surface,
covering surface completely.
CAUTION
Do not let lens cleaning solution dry on night sight lens.

Damage to night sight lens could occur.
B. Wait between one to three minutes for lens cleaning solution to loosen
heavy dirt.
C. Rinse lens cleaning solution off of night sight lens by pouring

clean drinking water over lens surface.
D. Repeat steps 1B through 2C until all dirt is cleaned off of night sight
lens.
GO TO NEXT PAGE
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2-21. C L E A N I N G N I G H T SIGHT LENS (CONT)

(Sheet 3 of 3)
CAUTION
When wiping lens, wiping motion should be in one direction

only (left-to right). Wiping in more than one direction can
cause damage to night sight.
NOTE
Throw away all dirty cotton pads. Do not re-use.
A. Apply lens cleaning solution to a small area of night sight lens.
B. Gently wipe (left to right) lens surface with clean cotton pad.
C. Rinse night sight lens with clean drinking water.
D. Dry night sight lens by wiping (left to right) with clean, dry, cotton
pad.
END OF TASK
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2-22. INSPECTION
Detailed inspection procedures for the TOW 2 Weapon System are found in the preven-
tive maintenance checks and services, paragraphs 2-12 thru 2-14. These checks and
services may have to be performed more often because of extensive use, adverse
weather conditions, etc.
2-23. PAINTING
(Sheet 1 of 2)
WARNING
Paint, primer, and thinner are toxic and flammable. They

must be used with extreme care. Do not get them on skin.
Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when using. Avoid pro-
longed or repeated breathing of vapors. Use only in well
ventilated area. Keep away from heat and open flames. If
injury occurs, get medical help right away.
CAUTION
Bearings, rubber, or other components which might be damaged

by cleaning, masking or paint must be removed before
proceeding.
Use masking tape to insure that no paint is applied to the

following: countersinks, counterbores, bolt holes, bearing
surfaces, attaching surfaces, preformed packing grooves, and
those areas treated with solid film lubricant.
a. Organizational maintenance personnel are authorized to spot paint the TOW 2

Weapon System equipment. Spot painting detailed procedures are found in TM 43-0139.
For spot painting, use polyurethane paint No. 383 for all green surfaces and
No. 37038 for all black front panels. Surfaces must be cleaned (paras 2-15 thru
2-21) before any spot painting takes place. Organizational maintenance personnel
are also authorized to remove the yellow markings from the tripod legs. To paint
the tripod legs do the following paragraph b.
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2-23. PAINTING (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 2)
b.
To paint the tripod legs, first mask off the area to be painted. Remove the
yellow markings from the masked-off area by sanding it down. Clean the sanded
area, coat it with primer, and paint the area with green polyurethane paint.
The detent stop markings and nomenclature need not be repainted.
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Section IV. EMPLACEMENT OF TRIPOD MOUNTED TOW 2 SYSTEM

SCOPE 2-24 2-57
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING CABLES 2-25 2-58
SELECTION OF SITE FOR TRIPOD MOUNTED TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM 2-26 2-60
SETUP OF TRIPOD 2-27 2-62
INSTALLATION OF TRAVERSING UNIT ON TRIPOD MOUNTED TOW 2 2-28 2-66
SYSTEM
INSTALLATION OF LAUNCH TUBE ON TRIPOD MOUNTED TOW 2 SYSTEM 2-29 2-68
INSTALLATION OF DAY SIGHT TRACKER ON TRIPOD MOUNTED TOW 2 2-30 2-70
SYSTEM
INSTALLATION OF NIGHT SIGHT ON TRIPOD MOUNTED TOW 2 SYSTEM 2-31 2-73
INSTALLATION OF MISSILE GUIDANCE SET WITH TRIPOD MOUNTED 2-32 2-81
TOW 2 SYSTEM
SYSTEM CHECKOUT PROCEDURE 2-33 2-84
LOADING ENCASED MISSILE INTO LAUNCH TUBE FOR TRIPOD MOUNTED 2-34 2-120
TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM
PREPARATION TO FIRE MISSILE 2-35 2-128
MISSILE FIRING PROCEDURE 2-36 2-135
MALFUNCTIONS 2-37 2-142
FAILURE TO FIRE - HANGFIRE PROCEDURES 2-38 2-142
FAILURE TO FIRE - MISFIRE PROCEDURES 2-39 2-144.2
DUD 2-40 2-145
IRREGULAR FLIGHT 2-41 2-146
ACTION AFTER FIRING WITH ADDITIONAL MISSILES TO BE FIRED 2-42 2-147
REMOVAL OF ENCASED MISSILE OR EMPTY MISSILE CASE 2-43 2-152
DISASSEMBLY OF TRIPOD MOUNTED LAUNCHER FOR TRAVEL 2-44 2-160
2-24. SCOPE
This section covers all the information needed by the TOW crew to set up, checkout, and fire the TOW missile
from a ground emplacement. This section also tells how to set up and operate the night sight.
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2-25. CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING CABLES

(Sheet 1 of 2)
The procedure in this paragraph can be used as a general rule of thumb for removing and installing
connectors. If you are unfamiliar with the TOW 2 Weapon System connector, this procedure will aid you
when you connect or disconnect cables. To connect cables, do steps 1 and 2 below. To disconnect cables,
do steps 3 and 4.
NOTE
Use of bayonet style connectors is explained in the
applicable procedures.
A. Line up keys of connector with keyways of receptacle.

B. Make sure that all keys have a keyway to slide into.
Connector pins are fragile. Use no

side to side pressure when installing
connectors, as this can cause
misalinement and bent or broken pins.
A. Slide connector into receptacle.

B. Turn locking nut on connector in
direction of arrow until tight.
C. Push down on connector with palm
of hand.
D. Repeat steps B and C until
connector is tightened completely.
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2-25. CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING CABLES (CONT)

(SHEET 2 OF 2)
Turn locking nut in direction of arrow until threads are not attached.
A. Pull connector straight out of receptacle.
B. Replace receptacle cover (if applicable).
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2-26. SELECTION OF SITE FOR TRIPOD MOUNTED TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM

(SHEET 1 OF 2)
If forward slope at launch site is greater than 30 degrees

(30°), injury to personnel and damage to equipment may
occur when missile is fired. If sideways slope is greater
than 10 degrees (10°), adequate tracking may be
impossible.
Avoid a position where the system is pointing toward the

sun. The sun's reflection off the lens of any sight device
may give away your position.
NOTE
Select a level location if at all possible.
A. Check that forward slope at possible launch site is not more than
30 degrees (30°).
B. Check that sideways slope is not more than 10 degrees (10°).
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2-26. SELECTION OF SITE FOR TRIPOD MOUNTED TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM

(SHEET 2 OF 2)
If backblast area is not clear, injury to personnel

and damage to equipment may occur when
missile is fired.
Check that backblast area

(area within 75 meters or 246
feet behind the launch tube) is
clear of personnel, equipment,
and flammable material.
Do not fire missile over or in the

direction of electrical wires. If
command-link wires contact a live
high voltage power line, injury to
personnel and damage to
equipment may occur.
Check site for things blocking field-

of-view. Move site if field-of-view is
not large enough.
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2-27. SETUP OF TRIPOD

(SHEET 1 OF 4)
A. If necessary, remove tripod from HMMWV (see para. 2-82).
B. Lift three lock handles up all the way to release position.
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2-27. SETUP OF TRIPOD (CONT)
A. Press one detent stop lever down and release.

B. Pull one leg of tripod out until leg support reaches the bottom band on leg.
C. Repeat steps A and B for other two legs.
A. Position tripod with coupling clamp handle facing direction of fire.
B. Using the detent stop lever, adjust tripod legs until the bubble in
each level vial is between the two marks shown.
C. Lower the lock handle on each leg all the way to locked position.
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(Sheet 3 of 4)
NOTE
Do this step if the ground is soft.
If the ground is not soft go to step 5.
A. Using heel of shoe, force all three tripod anchor claws into ground.
B. If additional support is needed, drive stakes into ground through holes in

tripod anchor foot.
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(Sheet 4 of 4)
Open coupling clamp by pulling coupling clamp handle out.
END OF TASK
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2-28. INSTALLATION OF TRAVERSING UNIT ON TRIPOD MOUNTED

TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM
(Sheet 1 of 2)
A. Set up tripod (see para 2-27).
B. Hold traversing unit over tripod.
C. Pass coil cable down through body of tripod.
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2-28. INSTALLATION OF TRAVERSING UNIT ON TRIPOD MOUNTED

TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM (CONT)
(Sheet 2 of 2)
A. Carefully place traversing unit on tripod.

B. Push coupling clamp handle in to fasten traversing unit to tripod.
C. Place azimuth lock in the LOCK position.
D. Turn traversing unit from side to side until it locks in place.
E. Pull coupling clamp handle out.
F. Turn traversing unit so locating pin is in direction of fire.
G. Push coupling clamp handle in.
H. Make sure coupling clamp is fastened and correctly adjusted by

attempting to turn traversing unit.
I. If elevation/depression limiters are installed on traversing unit,

remove locking pins, move limiters to down position, and reinstall
locking pins.
END OF TASK
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2-29. INSTALLATION OF LAUNCH TUBE ON TRIPOD MOUNTED

TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM
(Sheet 1 of 2)
A. Install traversing unit on tripod (see para 2-28).
B. Lift up launch tube latch.
C. Place two launch tube pins in launch tube brackets so that launch tube is
pointed in direction of fire.
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2-29. INSTALLATION OF LAUNCH TUBE ON TRIPOD MOUNTED

(Sheet 2 of 2)
A. Line up locating pin with mating hole in launch tube.
B. Place launch tube latch in launch tube catch.
C. Press down on launch tube latch until it latches.
END OF TASK
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2-30. INSTALLATION OF DAY SIGHT TRACKER ON TRIPOD MOUNTED

TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM
(Sheet 1 of 3)
CAUTION
DAY SIGHT TRACKER HANDLING
Handle day sight tracker very carefully. Day sight tracker

is very fragile and can be easily damaged.
Make sure day sight tracker is well supported until it is
tightly attached to traversing unit.
Do not carry or lift day sight tracker by the latch handle.
B. If necessary, remove day sight tracker from shroud bag.
C. Hold day sight tracker with tracker hook mount facing traversing unit
boresight plate.
D. Press and hold latch in towards latch handle.
E. Push latch handle all the way down. Release latch.
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(Sheet 2 of 3)
A. Join day sight tracker index plate groove with traversing unit bore-
sight guide.
B. Hold day sight tracker flush with traversing unit boresight guide.
C. Pull latch handle all the way up until latch releases.
D. Make sure day sight tracker is securely mounted to traversing unit
before letting go.
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(Sheet 3 of 3)
A. Make sure that RETICLE LIGHT switch is set to OFF.
B. Check humidity indicator to be sure that 30 percent section is blue.

If the 30 percent section is pink or white, notify support mainte -
nance to replace desiccant at next scheduled maintenance.
END OF TASK
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2-31. INSTALLATION OF NIGHT SIGHT ON TRIPOD MOUNTED

TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM
(Sheet 1 of 4)
CAUTION
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(Sheet 2 of 4)
A. Check locating “Vee Ways” on night sight and day sight tracker for
foreign material. Clean if necessary.
B. Line up keyed hole on night sight with cam post on day sight
tracker.
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(Sheet 3 of 8)
A. Place night sight on day sight tracker with night sight lens facing forward.
B. Make sure night sight seats securely on day sight tracker.
C. Using your right hand, move latch handle toward front of night sight (in
direction of arrow) to lock in place. Make sure night sight is securely
mounted to day sight tracker before letting go.
D. On night sight, remove protective cap from postamplifier cable connector and
store in assigned place in night sight field handling case.
E. Remove postamplifier cable connector from cable retainer on traversing unit.
CAUTION
Keep postamplifier cable clear of bridge clamp.
F. Aline yellow mark on postamplifier cable connector with yellow mark on

night sight.
G. Push in on postamplifier cable connector and turn to right until post-
amplifier cable connector stops.
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(Sheet 4 of 4)
A. Open battery power conditioner lid and connect output cable connector 8W1P2
(8J1) to connector on battery power conditioner.
B. Connect battery power conditioner output cable connector 8W1P1 (1J3) to

night sight input power connector J1.
C. Set circuit breaker to ON.
A. Remove front lens cover from night sight by releasing two latches.
B. Set night sight field-of-view switch to NFOV.
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2-32. INSTALLATION OF MISSILE GUIDANCE SET WITH TRIPOD MOUNTED

TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM
(Sheet 1 of 3)
B. Install launch tube (see para 2-29).
C. Install day sight tracker on traversing unit (see para 2-30).
D. Install night sight (see para 2-31).
E. Unlatch two latches at front of missile guidance set.
F. Open cover all the way and remove.
G. Stow cover in a safe place out of the way of personnel.
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(Sheet 2 of 3)
NOTE
If battery assembly
is not in missile
guidance set,
install battery
assembly (para 3-6).
Place missile guidance set

close to the rear of the
tripod and clear of load-
ing and firing operations.
CAUTION
Be sure there is no dirt in end

of coil cable connector. Dirt
can cause connector to make bad
contact with missile guidance
set, resulting in poor system
operation.
Do not apply downward pressure on
coil cable connector. This can
cause misalinement and bent pins.
A. On coil cable connector line
up yellow colored index line
with yellow colored mating line
next to connector J1 on missile
guidance set.
B. Turn locking nut in direction
of arrow until red mark on J1
connector cannot be seen.
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(Sheet 3 of 3)
A. Place missile guidance set near base of tripod and forward of loading
and firing operations.
B. Place night sight battery power conditioner next to missile guidance set.
C. At the beginning of each operating day, do system checkout procedure

(para 2-33).
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2-33. SYSTEM CHECKOUT PROCEDURE

(Sheet 1 of 34)
PERSONNEL: Two MOS 11H (Soldier A will perform all steps except those which call
for Soldier B)
WARNING
Do not perform system checkout procedure

with encased missile loaded. Missile can
be accidentally fired during system
checkout.
CAUTION
Before performing system checkout procedure

the TOW 2 launcher must be completely set-up.
Failure to do this could result in damage to
the system.
Do system checkout procedure as quickly as

possible. If too much time is taken to do
system checkout procedure, battery assembly
may not have enough power to fire missiles.
NOTE
A self test can be initiated by performing

steps 10 thru 15 of the system checkout
procedure. If the day sight tracker bore-
sight knobs are moved to obtain a steady
green lamp indication on the azimuth/
elevation cross. YOU must also perform the
night sight boresight check (steps 22 thru
34). The self test and night sight bore-
sight check must be performed if:
Moved over rough terrain

10 degree F temperature change
System operated more than 4 hours
Location change using extended travel mode
Operating site changed (ground mode only).
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2-33. SYSTEM CHECKOUT PROCEDURE (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 36)
STEP 01
Set up TOW 2 launcher com-

NOTE pletely and install night
sight (para 2-25 thru
Each time a unit is re- 2-32).
moved and replaced, return
to step 01 (start of test)
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found, if the first cor-
rective action does not
solve the problem, do the
second corrective action
and repeat the test. If
problem still exists, con-
tinue on with any addi-
tional corrective action
which may be listed.
If you are doing this

procedure using vehicle
power, corrective actions
involving batteries will
not apply. Instead, check
power conditioner and
night sight vehicle power
conditioner cable con-
nections and make sure
ON/OFF switches are ON.
If launcher is still no
go, replace power con-
ditioner with battery
(paras 3-7 and 3-6) or use
battery power conditioner
instead of night sight
vehicle power conditioner,
as applicabLe.
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(Sheet 3 of 36)
Continued from previous page
CHECKING TRIGGER
Do not have encased

missile loaded when
checking trigger.
If trigger is checked
with missile loaded, the
missile will fire.
Personal injury can

occur if missile is
fired by mistake.
If personnel are injured

by missile firing by
mistake, get medical
help right away.
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(Sheet 4 of 36)
(para 3-63)
(para 3-63)
(para 3-63)
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(para 2-15)
(para 3-63)
(para 3-63)
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(para 3-63)
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2-33.
(para 3-63)
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2-33. SYSTEM CHECKOUT--PROCEDURE (CONT)

(Sheet 8 of 36)
(para 3-63)
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(para 3-63)
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(para 3-63)
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(Sheet 9.2 of 36)
para 3-63
para 3-63
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(Sheet 10 of 36)
para 3-5 .
(para 3-63).
(para 3-63).
para 3-5 .
2-93
(para 3-63).
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(Sheet 11 of 36)
(para 3-63).
(para 3-63)
(para 3-63).
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(SHEET 12 OF 36)
Under combat conditions, if PA FAIL, OSS FAIL, or

MGS FAIL occurs, the TOW 2 system can still be
fired in a degraded mode if the optical sight can be
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boresighted (steps 41 thru 43). However, this kind of
launch increases the chances that control of the
missile may be lost. [Exceptions: Do not fire TOW
2B if PA FAIL occurs.]
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(Sheet 14 of 36)
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(Sheet 15 of 36)
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(Sheet 16 of 36)
para 3-63
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(Sheet 17 of 36)
(para 3-63).
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(Sheet 18 of 36)
para 3-63
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(Sheet 19 of 36)
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(Sheet 20 of 36)
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(Sheet 21 of 36)
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(Sheet 23 of 36)
para 3-63
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(Sheet 24 of 36)
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(Sheet 25 of 36)
para 3-63
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(Sheet 26 of 36)
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para 3-63
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(SHEET 30 OF 36)
STEP 34
NOTE: It is critical that the night sight be
focused using the following procedures
prior to any TOW missile firing.
a. Remove boresight collimator power

cable from night sight connector J4.
b. Remove boresight collimator power
cable from connector 3J1, put dust
covers on cable, and stow in night sight
carrying case.
c. Holding boresight collimator, release
securing latches.
d. Slide boresight collimator off of night
sight.
e. Place boresight collimator into
boresight collimator case.
f. Close and latch boresight collimator
case.
g. Stow boresight collimator case.
h. Adjust the Night Sight diopter
adjustment ring to get a clear focused
cross hair.
i. Set FOV to NFOV.
j. Select a Night target between 300 to
1000 meters.
k. Adjust BRT and CTRS full CCW.
l. Adjust BRT CW until slight red haze
occurs.
m. Adjust CTRS CW until image is
visible.
n. Adjust the range focus knob to a
Sharp Focus (adjust CTRS and BRT
Controls as necessary).
NOTE: The night sight is now focused for a clear

picture and good missile tracking at 300 meters or
or greater. For targets less than 300 meters;
refocus will be necessary.
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(Sheet 31 of 36)
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(SHEET 32 OF 36)
Continued from step 11

NOTE
Under combat conditions with PA FAIL and
OSS PASS, the TOW 2 system can still be
fired using only the day sight tracker for
guidance. If limited visibility conditions cause
handoff during flight, control of the missile may
be lost. EXCEPTION: Do not fire TOW 2B if
PA FAIL occurs.
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(Sheet 33 of 36)
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(Sheet 34 of 36)
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(Sheet 35 of 36)
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2-34. LOADING ENCASED MISSILE INTO LAUNCH TUBE FOR TRIPOD

MOUNTED TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM
(SHEET 1 OF 8)
PERSONNEL: Two MOS 11H (Soldier A and Soldier B)
A. Perform system checkout

procedure (para. 2-33).
B. (Soldier A) Stand on left side of
TOW 2.
C. Ensure FOV for night sight is set to
NFOV.
A. (Soldier A) On traversing unit,

make sure azimuth lock is in
position.
B. (Soldier A) Make sure elevation
lock is in LOCKED position.
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MOUNTED TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM (CONT)
(Sheet 2 of 8)
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(Sheet 4 of 8)
lf the missile case is punctured or damaged

do not attempt to use the encased missile.
If missile is damaged it should be be treated
as hazardous materiel and EOD personnel
should be notified for proper disposal.
Use care not to punch a hole in the encased missile

diaphragm when forward handling ring is removed.
NOTE
Save forward handling ring and quick release

clamp to be used again if missile is not fired.
(Soldier B) Pull up on quick release clamp at forward

handling ring and remove both from encased missile.
Ensure o-ring is removed from forward end of encased
missile.
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(Sheet 6 of 8)
A. (Soldier B) Turn inside portion of protective cover 2 complete turns counterclockwise.
B. (Soldier B) Turn protective cover counterclockwise and remove from electrical connector.
Keep protective cover for future use.
C. (Soldier B) Verify rubber o-ring remains inside protective cover and is not affixed to missile
launch tube on the electrical connector.
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(SHEET 8 OF 8)
A. (Soldier B) Lower back end of

encased missile and make sure
that it is placed so that electrical
connector will join with bridge
clamp.
B. (Soldier B) Lower bridge clamp.
Failure to completely close locking handle

could result in a premature
wire cut and loss of missile.
C. (Soldier B) While pushing down

on bridge clamp, pull bridge
clamp locking handle backward
and down to lock encased missile
in launch tube.
DO NOT raise arming lever

until ready to fire at selected
target.
END OF TASK
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2-35. PREPARATION TO FIRE MISSILE

(SHEET 1 OF 7)
• When the elevation of the launch tube is greater than 20

degrees above the horizon, hazards to the gunner and
equipment exist.
• Pressure waves from the back blast can injure the gunner and
damage the equipment.
A. Load encased missile (see para. 2-34).
B. Visually select the target without using the day sight tracker
or night sight.
C. Put elevation lock in UNLOCKED position.
D. Put azimuth lock in UNLOCK position.

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(SHEET 7 OF 7)
A. On night sight, set FIELD-OF-VIEW selector to WFOV.

B. Select target and adjust RANGE FOCUS, CTRS, and BRT controls as necessary.
C. Place crosshairs on target.
D. On night sight, set FIELD-OF-VIEW selector to NFOV.
E. Adjust RANGE FOCUS, CTRS, and BRT controls as necessary. Review para. 2-33, Step
34 k-m.
8
NOTE
The night sight provides for
missile tracking during field
obscurant (dust, smoke, fog,
etc.), or electronic counter-
measure conditions. To take
advantage of this capability, both
the night and day sights must be
ON, regardless of which sight is
used to acquire the target. Night
sight must be in NFOV. DO
NOT fire TOW 2B if PA FAIL
occurred during self-test.
A. Select the day sight tracker or night sight, whichever gives you the better target
image, depending upon battlefield visibility.
B. Turn control knobs to keep crosshairs on center of target.
C. Go to para. 2-36.
END OF TASK
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(Sheet 1 of 7)
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2-36. MISSILE FIRING PROCEDURE (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 7)
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(Sheet 3 of 7)
NOTE
The firing procedure is the same when using the day sight
tracker or night sight.
A. Prepare to fire missile (see para 2-35).
B. (Soldier A) Line up the crosshairs on the center of the visible mass

of the target.
C. (Soldier A) If there is no obstruction or covered area along the expected

path of the target and the target is moving 35 Kph or less, go ahead and
fire, starting at Step 2.
D. (Soldier A) If an obstruction or covered area appears in your field of view,

d o n ’ t f i r e a t t h e t a r g e t . The missile might hit the obstruction and never
reach the target.
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(Sheet 4 of 7)
NOTE
When arming lever is raised, encased missile is electrically

connected to launcher.
(Soldier B) Raise arming lever.
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(Sheet 5 of 7 )
If two unsuccessful firings occur in a row, the launcher should

not be fired again. It should first be checked by support
maintenance personnel.
NOTE
If the missile launch motor does not fire within 1.5 seconds
after the firing trigger is pushed, warn weapon crew of a mis-
fire and continue to track the target. Follow the procedures
for HANGFIRE (see para 2-38).
(Soldier A) When ready to fire, raise trigger cover to expose trigger.
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(Sheet 6 of 7)
Make sure crew is out of firing danger zones before pressing

trigger.
All crew members stay in their firing positions until mis-
sile hits target or explodes.
Serious injury to personnel could result if crew members are
in firing danger zones when missile is fired.
(Soldier A) Push trigger

in to fire missile.
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2-36. MISSILE FIRING PROCEDURE (CONT).

(Sheet 7 of 7)
NOTE
Track with smooth motions on the control knobs. Do not make

jerky movements.
Target may be hidden for a short time during tracking.
Continue tracking at the same rate as before losing sight of
target.
When target reappears, it should be close to aiming point.
Do not change from night sight to day sight tracker or vice
versa after missile has fired.
A. (Soldier A) Turn control knobs to track the target, keeping crosshairs on

the center of the target.
B. (Soldier A) Stop tracking when missile hits the target or explodes.
C. If additional missiles are to be fired go to para 2-42.
D. If no additional missiles are to be fired go to para 2-43.
E. If missile was not fired, go to para 2-43.
F. If missile malfunctions, go to para 2-37. If HMMWV mounted, go to para
2-79.1.
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2-37. MALFUNCTIONS
a. After the missile leaves the launch tube, a DUD or IRREGULAR FLIGHT can occur.
DUD. A dud is when the warhead fails to explode. The warheads of all duds
should be noted and reported to EOD personnel for disposal. Refer to para 2-40
for DUD procedures.
IRREGULAR FLIGHT. An irregular or uncontrolled flight of a missile may occur
because of any of the following conditions:
Defective missile
Poor operator tracking
Defective launcher
Refer to para 2-41 for IRREGULAR FLIGHT procedures.
b. FAILURE TO LAUNCH. When the missile fails to leave the launch tube after the
normal 1.5 second delay after pressing the trigger, either a FAILURE TO LAUNCH -
HANGFIRE or a FAILURE TO LAUNCH - MISFIRE condition exists.
FAILURE TO LAUNCH - HANGFIRE. After the trigger is pressed, usually
the distinctive impulse of the squibs firing to activate the missile batteries
and gyro and the gyro spin noise can be heard. When the missile fails to
launch and these prefire functions ARE heard, the condition is FAILURE TO
LAUNCH - HANGFIRE. Refer to para 2-38 for FAILURE TO LAUNCH - HANGFIRE
procedures,
FAILURE TO LAUNCH - MISFIRE. When the missile fails to launch and these
prefire functions are NOT heard, the condition is FAILURE TO LAUNCH -
MISFIRE. Refer to para 2-39 for FAILURE TO LAUNCH - MISFIRE procedures.
2-38. FAILURE TO LAUNCH - HANGFIRE PROCEDURES

(Sheet 1 of 4)
NOTE
For HMMWV hangfire procedures, refer to para 2-79.1.
The crew must exercise extreme care to avoid injury from a delayed
missile launch. A delayed launch usually occurs within one minute.
However, it could occur as long as 30 minutes after pressing the
trigger.
Keep all personnel out of forward and aft danger zones (see para 2-34).
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2-38. FAILURE TO LAUNCH - HANGFIRE PROCEDURES (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 4)
Training/Testing Combat
A. Alert crew by stating HANGFIRE A. Alert crew by stating HANGFIRE
and continue to track target and continue to track target
for one minute. for one minute.
A HANGFIRE missile must not be returned to the

amunition supply point. Notify Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Detachment in accordance with unit standard
operating procedures.
B. If missile fails to launch after B. If missile fails to launch after
one minute, lower arming lever. one minute, lower arming lever.
C. Place elevation lock in LOCKED C. Place elevation lock in LOCKED

position. position.
D. Place azimuth lock in LOCKED D. Place azimuth lock in LOCKED

position. position.
E. Wait 30 minutes.
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(Sheet 3 of 4)
If the launcher is mounted on a vehicle, and the vehicle

is not positioned with its front or rear in line with
the target, it must be repositioned such that either
the front or rear of the vehicle is in line with the
target. The weapons station must be rotated during
vehicle repositioning movement such that the forward
end of the missile is pointing toward the target at
all times.
A. Open bridge clamp. A. Open bridge clamp.
B. Remove missile from launch B. Remove missile from launch

tube. Keep missile pointed tube. Keep missile pointed
downrange at all times. downrange at all times.
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(SHEET 4 OF 4)
If the launcher is mounted on a vehicle, do not hand off a

malfunctioned missile to the front or rear of the vehicle.
A malfunctioned missile must be handed off from the
launcher to either the left or right side of the vehicle.
Missile must remain pointed toward the target at all
times.
A. In vehicle modes only: Hand A. In vehicle modes only: Hand

missile over side of vehicle to missile over side of vehicle to
another crew member. another crew member.
B. Keeping missile pointed down- B. Keeping missile pointed down-

range, carry it to dud pit. If there range, carry it to dud pit. If there
is no dud pit, place missile on is no dud pit, place missile on
ground at least 200 meters from ground at a safe distance from
launcher. launcher.
C. Notify EOD personnel. C. Notify EOD personnel.

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2-39. FAILURE TO LAUNCH - MISFIRE PROCEDURES

(Sheet 1 of 5)
NOTE
For HMMWV misfire procedures, refer to para 2-79.2.
The crew must exercise extreme care to avoid injury from a

delayed missile launch. A delayed launch usually occurs
within one minute. However, it could occur as long as
30 minutes after pressing the trigger.
Keep all personnel out of forward and aft danger zones

(see para 2-34).
A. Alert crew by stating MISFIRE. A. Alert crew by stating MISFIRE.
B. Continue to track target for 1 B. Continue to track target for 1

minute and press trigger again. minute and press trigger again.
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2-39. FAILURE TO LAUNCH - MISFIRE PROCEDURES (CONT)

(sheet 2 of 5)
A. Do missile guidance set self A. Do missile guidance set self

test for battery. If battery test for battery. If battery
fails, replace battery. fails, replace battery.
(In vehicle mode, check power (In vehicle mode, check power
conditioner ON/OFF switch and conditioner ON/OFF switch and
cable connections.) cable connections.)
B. On missile guidance set, make B. On missile guidance set, make
sure coil cord connector is sure coil cord connector is
properly attached to connector properly attached to connector
J1. Turn coil cord connector J1. Turn coil cord connector
locknut clockwise until tight locknut clockwise until tight
to make sure that coil cord to make sure that coil cord
connector is locked in place. connector is locked in place.
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(Sheet 3 of 5)
A. Insure bridge clamp locking A. Insure bridge clamp locking

handle is properly seated. handle is properly seated.
B. Lower arming lever. B. Lower arming lever.
C. Check backblast area. C. Check backblast area.
D. Raise arming lever. D. Raise arming lever.
E. Press trigger. E. Press trigger.
F. If missile still fails to F. If missile still fails to

launch, continue tracking launch, continue tracking
target for one minute. target for one minute.
G. Lower arming lever. G. Close trigger cover.
H. Close trigger cover. H. Place elevation lock in LOCKED

position.
I. Place elevation lock in LOCKED
position. I. Place azimuth lock in LOCKED
position.
J. Place azimuth lock in LOCKED
position.
K. Wait 30 minutes.
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(Sheet 4 of 5)
A. Open bridge clamp. A. Open bridge clamp.
B. Remove missile from launch B. Remove missile from launch

tube. Keep missile pointed tube. Keep missile pointed
downrange at all times. downrange at all times.
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2-39. FAILURE TO LAUNCH - MISFIRE PROCEDURES

(SHEET 5 OF 5)
If the launcher is mounted on a vehicle, do not hand off a

malfunctioned missile to the front or rear of the vehicle.
A malfunctioned missile must be handed off from the
launcher to either the left or right side of the vehicle.
Missile must remain pointed toward the target at all
times.
A. In vehicle modes only: Hand A. In vehicle modes only: Hand
missile over side of vehicle to missile over side of vehicle to
another crew member. another crew member.
B. Keeping missile pointed down- B. Keeping missile pointed down-
range, carry it to dud pit. If there range, carry it to dud pit. If there
is no dud pit, place missile on is no dud pit, place missile on
ground at least 200 meters from ground at a safe distance from
launcher. launcher.
C. Notify EOD personnel. C. Notify EOD personnel.
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2-40. DUD
If the warhead fails to explode, then the missile is a dud.

All duds must be thought of as armed and very dangerous.
Report the location of all duds to Explosive Ordnance Dis-
posal (EOD) personnel.
A. Remove empty missile case from launch tube (see para 2-43).
B. Tell EOD personnel the location of all duds.
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2-41. IRREGULAR FLIGHT
NOTE
An irregular or out-of-control missile can be caused by:
Bad missile
Bad launcher
Very poor operator tracking.
Report all missile problems as required by AR 75-1 and AR 702-5.
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2-42. ACTION AFTER FIRING WITH ADDITIONAL MISSILES

TO BE FIRED
(Sheet 1 of 5)
PERSONNEL: Two MOS llH (Soldier A and Soldier B)
Do not press trigger with empty missile case in launch tube.

Possible shorts can result, damaging the prefire, fire, and
wirecutter circuits.
(Soldier A) After missile has ended flight, lower trigger cover over
trigger.
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TO BE FIRED (CONT)
(Sheet 2 of 5)
A. (Soldier A) On traversing unit, put azimuth lock in LOCK position.
B. (Soldier A) Turn traversing unit from side to side until it locks

in place.
C. (Soldier A) Put elevation lock in LOCKED position.
D. (Soldier B) Tilt trunnion until launch tube is locked in down position.
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TO BE FIRED (CONT)
(Sheet 3 of 5)
NOTE
Do not lower arming lever to safe position before opening

bridge clamp. Command - link wires will not be cut if arm-
ing lever is lowered before bridge clamp is opened.
Opening the bridge clamp does the following:
Cuts command-link wires.

Forces arming lever down to electrically disconnect
launcher from empty missile case.
turns launcher off.
(Soldier B) Pull up on bridge clamp locking handle and open bridge

clamp.
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TO BE FIRED (CONT)
(Sheet 4 of 5)
A. (Soldier B) Remove empty missile case from launch tube.
B. (Soldier B) Dispose of empty missile case in accordance

with unit standard operating procedure.
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TO BE FIRED (CONT)
(Sheet 5 of 5)
Be careful when pulling command-link wires out of launch tube.

The command-link wires are very small and strong and can cause
injury if handled wrong.
A. (Soldier B) Check launch tube to see if command-link wires are caught

inside of tube. If they are, pull command-link wires out from front
of launch tube.
B. (Soldier B) Load another encased missile.
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2-43. REMOVAL OF ENCASED MISSILE OR EMPTY MISSILE CASE

(Sheet 1 of 8)
PERSONNEL: Two MOS llH (Soldier A and Soldier B)
Do not press trigger with empty missile case in launch tube.

Possible shorts can result, damaging the prefire, fire, and
wirecutter circuits.
(Soldier A) After missile has ended flight, lower trigger cover over
trigger.
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2-43. REMOVAL OF ENCASED MISSILE OR EMPTY MISSILE CASE (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 8)
B. (Soldier A) Turn traversing unit from side to side until it locks

in place.
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(SHEET 3 OF 8)
If missile was not fired, lower arming lever before opening

bridge clamp. This will prevent the command link wire from
being cut under any situation.
(Soldier B) If missile was not fired, lower arming lever.
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(Sheet 4 of 8)
NOTE
If missile was fired, do not lower arming lever to safe

position before opening bridge clamp. Command-link
wires will not be cut if arming lever is lowered before
bridge clamp is opened.
Cuts command-link wires.

Forces arming lever down to electrically disconnect
Turns launcher off.
(Soldier B) Pull upon bridge clamp locking handle and open bridge
clamp.
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(SHEET 5 OF 8)
A. (Soldier B) Remove encased missile or empty missile case from launch tube.
B. (Soldier B) If missile case is empty, dispose of it in accordance with unit standard

operating procedure. Go to step 8.
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(SHEET 6 OF 8)
Injury or death to personnel may occur if the

umbilical plunger does not return to the up
position. (Plunger should be flush with the rim).
On encased missile:
A. (Soldier B) Inspect umbilical electrical connector to determine if it is stuck in the depressed

position. If this is stuck in the depressed position, notify EOD personnel. Do not transmit radio
frequencies within 150 feet of ammunition.
B. (Soldier B) Position protective cover on electrical connector so that grooves on protective cover
line up with notches on electrical connector. Turn protective cover clockwise to secure it in place.
C. (Soldier B) Turn inside portion of protective cover fully clockwise to lock.

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(SHEET 7 OF 8)
A. (Soldier B) Replace quick release clamp, preformed packing and forward handling ring on encased
missile.
B. (Soldier B) Push down on quick release clamp to secure forward handling ring.
C. (Soldier B) If missile will not be fired within a short time, tag the missile with the date it was initially
prepared for firing.
D. (Soldier B) Put encased missile in stowed position (see para. 2-75 for HMMWV).
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(Sheet 8 of 8)
NOTE
Do the following step only if empty missile

case was removed.
Be careful when pulling command-link wires out of launch

tube.
The command-link wires are very small and strong and can
cause injury if handled wrong.
A. (Soldier B) Pull command-link wires out from front of launch tube.
B. (Soldier B) Check inside rear of launch tube for dirt. If dirty, clean
with clean cloth.
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2-44. DISASSEMBLY OF TRIPOD MOUNTED LAUNCHER FOR TRAVEL

(Sheet 1 of 15)
PERSONNEL: Four MOS llH (Soldier A, Soldier B, Soldier C, and Soldier D)
A. Make sure that encased missile or empty missile case has been unloaded from
TOW 2 Weapon System (see para 2-43).
B. (Soldier A) Set ON/OFF/STBY switch to OFF.
C. (Soldier A) Set battery power conditioner circuit breaker to OFF.
D. (Soldier A) Disconnect battery power conditioner cable from night sight

and battery power conditioner.
E. (Soldier A) Stow cable in battery power conditioner case lid.
F. (Soldier A) Close battery power conditioner lid and secure latch.
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2-44. DISASSEMBLY OF TRIPOD MOUNTED LAUNCHER FOR TRAVEL (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 15)
Do not handle or lift night sight by lens cover.

A loose lens cover latch could result in
equipment damage if night sight is dropped.
A. (Soldier A) Place front lens cover on

night sight and secure with two latches.
B. (Soldier A) Turn diopter adjustment ring to full clockwise position on
night sight.
C. (Soldier A) On night sight, turn postamplifier cable connector lock ring
counterclockwise.
D. (Soldier A) Pul 1 straight out on postamplifier cable connector to remove
from night sight.
E. (Soldier A) Insert postamplifier cable connector into cable retainer on
traversing unit.
F. (Soldier A) On night sight, install protective cap on postamplifier cable
connector.
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(Sheet 3 of 15)
A. (Soldier A) Support the night sight securely.
B. (Soldier A) Move latch handle all the way back to unlock position.
(Soldier A) Remove night sight from mounting on day sight tracker.
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(Sheet 4 of 15)
A. (Soldier B) Open two latches on night sight field handling case.
B. (Soldier B) Open night sight field handling case.
C. (Soldier A) Place night sight in night sight field handling case in

upside-down position.
D. (Soldier A) Close and secure night sight field handling case.
(Soldier A) On day sight tracker, check optical surfaces for

cleanliness. Clean optical surfaces if dirty (see para 2-20).
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(SHEET 10 OF 15)
(Soldier A) On day sight tracker, make sure that boresight elevation cover and boresight azimuth
cover are closed firmly and are not broken. Turn eyepiece fully CCW.
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(Sheet 6 of 15)
Before operating the latch assembly make sure day sight

tracker is well supported on traversing unit and will not
fall .
Do not carry or lift the day sight tracker by the latch
handle.
A. (Soldier A) Put arm underneath day sight tracker and hold day sight tracker
firmly.
B. (Soldier A) Pull and hold latch in toward latch handle.
C. (Soldier A) Push latch handle toward traversing unit. Release latch.
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(Sheet 7 of 15)
When the day sight tracker is set aside or stored make sure
the latch handle is closed.
(Soldier A) Carefully lift day sight tracker off traversing unit and place in
shroud bag.
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(Sheet 8 Of 15)
NOTE
Make sure coil cable connector

does not touch the ground
once it is removed.
If dirt becomes lodged in
the coil cable connector,
it may be impossible to
get a good connection the
next time the coil cable
is connected to the missile
guidance set.
A. (Soldier B) Pull missile guidance set out from under tripod.
B. (Soldier B) On missile guidance set, turn coil cable connector locking nut
in direction of arrow until threads are no longer attached.
C. (Soldier B) Pull straight up on coil cable connector to remove it from

missile guidance set.
A. (Soldier B) Insert catch strikes on cover into bow handles at rear of

B. (Soldier B) Close cover.
C. (Soldier B) Close latches.

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(Sheet 9 of 15)
(Soldier B) On traversing unit, pull up on rear of launch tube latch.
A. (Soldier B) Lift the launch tube pins out of the launch tube brackets to
remove launch tube from traversing unit.
B. (Soldier B) Make sure inside of launch tube is clean.
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(Sheet 10 of 15)
(Soldier C) Pull out coupling clamp handle to release traversing unit

from tripod.
A. (Soldier C) Lift traversing unit off tripod.
B. (Soldier B) Place coil cable in bottom of traversing unit by winding coil

cable and pushing up at the same time.
C. (Soldier A) Close coupling clamp handle.
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(SHEET 11 OF 15)
16
(Soldier A) Release tripod legs by turning leg lock handles upward.
17
NOTE
Tripod legs close automatically when

tripod is lifted off the ground.
(Soldier A) Grasp top of tripod and lift

tripod off the ground.
18
A. Inspect, clean, and stow weapon system in vehicle if available.
B. If weapon system is to be carried by foot, do steps 19 through 26.
C. If weapon system is to be loaded into HMMWV, go to para. 2-74.
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(Sheet 12 of 15)
(Soldier A) Carry tripod and day sight tracker.
(Soldier B) Carry missile guidance set and launch tube.
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(Sheet 13 of 15)
(Soldier C) Carry traversing unit.
(Soldier D) Carry encased missile.
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(Sheet 14 of 15)
(Any available crew member) Carry night sight in field handling case with
straps.
(Any available crew member) Carry boresight COll imator in field handling
case with straps.
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(Sheet 15 of 15)
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All data on pages 2-177 through 2-346 deleted.
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Section VII. DEPLOYMENT OF HIGH MOBILITY MULTIPURPOSE WHEELED

VEHICLE (HMMWV)
SCOPE 2-73 2-347
INSTALLATION OF TOW 2 LAUNCHER SYSTEM ON HMMWV 2-74 2-348
LOADING ENCASED MISSILES ONTO HMMWV 2-75 2-358
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION OF TOW 2 SYSTEM IN HMMWV 2-76 2-368
SELECTION OF SITE FOR HMMWV MOUNTED TOW 2 WEAPON 2-77 2-393

SYSTEM
FIRING ANGLE LIMITATIONS ON HMMWV 2-78 2-395
LOADING ENCASED MISSILE INTO LAUNCH TUBE ON HMMWV 2-79 2-396.1
PREPARATION TO FIRE MISSILE 2-79.01 2-408
MISSILE FIRING PROCEDURE 2-79.02 2-408.7
FAILURE TO LAUNCH - HANGFIRE PROCEDURES 2-79.1 2-409
FAILURE TO LAUNCH - MISFIRE PROCEDURES 2-79.2 2-408.5
DELETED 2-80 2-408.10
PREPARATION OF HMMWV FOR TRAVEL 2-81 2-411
REMOVAL OF LAUNCHER SYSTEM FROM HMMWV 2-82 2-434
REMOVAL OF ENCASED MISSILES FROM HMMWV 2-83 2-444
ADJUSTMENT OF GUNNER'S PLATFORM 2-84 2-452
OPERATION OF WEAPONS RING 2-85 2-456
2-73. SCOPE
This section tells the crew how to set up and operate the TOW 2 Weapon System on the HMMWV. The
procedures for loading and removing encased missiles on the HMMWV are also covered. System checkout,
preparation to fire, and firing procedures are the same as those for tripod mounted launcher deployment.
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2-74. INSTALLATION OF TOW 2 LAUNCHER SYSTEM OF HMMWV

(Sheet 1 of 10)
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2-74. INSTALLATION OF TOW 2 LAUNCHER SYSTEM OF HMMWV (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 10)
WARNING

without first insuring that opposite end
is securely closed. Not doing so will
cause both ends to open at same time
causing injury to personnel, damage to
From rear of vehicle, raise cargo/loader’s door and lower tailgate

all the way down (TM 9-2320-280-10).
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(Sheet 3 of 10)
A. Install two MGS battery assemblies in battery racks and secure

with wing nuts.
B. Install power conditioner in missile guidance set (see para 3-8).
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2-74. INSTALLATION OF TOW 2 LAUNCHER SYSTEM OF H M M W V ( C O N T )

(Sheet 4 of 10)
A. Install traversing unit on traversing unit adapter and secure with

coupling clamp.
B. Install elevation/depression limiter assembly to traversing unit and

secure with screw.
C. Turn traversing unit so bridge clamp locking handle is facing cargo door.
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(Sheet 5 of 10)
A. Install boresight collimator and secure with two straps,
B. Install night sight and secure with two straps.
Make sure day sight tracker is inside shroud bag, then install and
secure with two straps.
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(Sheet 6 of 10)
A. Install spare battery pack and secure with strap.
B. Install night sight battery power conditioner and secure with strap.
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2-74. INSTALLATION OF TOW 2 LAUNCHER S Y S T E M O F H M M W V ( C O N T )

(Sheet 7 of 10)
A. Install launch tube on cargo/loader’s door and secure with strap.
B. Install tripod and secure with coupling clamp and one strap.
C. Close and secure tailgate.
D. Close cargo/loader’s door.
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(Sheet 8 of 10)
WARNING

Using forward latch, unlatch and raise cargo/loader’s door

(TM 9-2320-280-10).
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(Sheet 9 of 10)
A. Install M13 decontamination kit and secure with strap.

B. Close cargo/loader’s door.
Release two fasteners behind back cushion of gunner’s seat

and remove gunner’s seat back rest.
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2-74. INSTALLATION OF TOW 2 LAUNCHER S Y S T E M O F H M M W V (CONT)

(Sheet 10 of 10)
Slide water can (on edge) into place and secure with strap.
A. Reinstall gunner’s seat back rest and secure with two fasteners.
B. Load encased missiles in missile rack (see para 2-75).
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2-75. LOADING ENCASED MISSILES ONTO HMMWV

(Sheet 1 of 10)
PERSONNEL: Two MOS 11H
WARNING

A. From rear of vehicle, raise cargo/loader’s door and lower tailgate

all the way down (TM 9-2320-280-10).
B. Unlatch coupling clamp and strap securing tripod and remove tripod from
vehicle.
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2-75. LOADING ENCASED MISSILES ONTO HMMWV (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 10)
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(Sheet 3 of 10)
Unlatch two latches (TM 9-2320-280-10) securing 3rd tier of missile rack
and allow 3rd tier to rise.
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(Sheet 4 of 10)
A. Fold down 3rd tier support brace.
B. Unlatch two latches securing 2nd tier of missile rack and allow
2nd tier to rise.
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(Sheet 5 of 10)
WARNING
Two soldiers are required to install

a missile in missile rack.
Do not drop encased missile. Handling rings or launch con-

tainer may be bent or damaged.
Do not break diaphragm on end of encased missile. If water

gets into launch container, missile can be damaged.
Do not dispose of bad missiles. If encased missile is

damaged or handling rings badly bent, return encased missile
to ammunition unit for inspection.
NOTE
Perform this step for all missiles as they

are loaded.
Check diaphragm for breaks.
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(Sheet 6 of 10)
CAUTION
All missiles must be loaded in the rack nose end

forward, with retaining band of rear coupling
clamp seated in rear resting pad groove. Missiles
must be rotated so coupling clamps are free of
resting pads and electrical connectors are near
top of missile. Improper loading of missiles
may cause damage to missile rack, resulting in
mission abort.
A. Load Missile 6, then missile 5, in missile rack.

B. Lower 2nd tier and secure with two latches on support brace.
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(Sheet 7 of 10)
A. Load missile 4 in missile rack.
B. Raise 3rd tier support brace.
C. Load missile 3 in missile rack.
D. Lower 3rd tier and secure with two latches.
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(Sheet 8 of 10)
A. Load missile 2 in missile rack and secure with two straps.
B. Load missile 1 in missile rack and secure with two straps.
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(Sheet 9 of 10)
Place day sight tracker in stowage bracket and secure with two straps.
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(Sheet 10 of 10)
A. Load tripod behind missile rack and secure with coupling clamp and strap.
B. Close and secure tailgate.
C. Close cargo/loader’s door.
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2-76. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION OF Tow 2 LAUNCHER

SYSTEM IN HMMWV (Sheet 1 of 25)
PERSONNEL: Four MOS 11H (Driver, Squad Leader, Gunner, Loader)

TOOL: 3/16 inch socket head screw key
A. (Gunner) Unlatch rear retaining strap securing missile guidance set

to gunner’s platform.
B. (Driver) Unlatch forward retaining strap securing missile guidance

set to gunner’s platform.
C. (Gunner) Release two latches to remove missile guidance set cover and
hand cover to squad leader.
D. (Squad Leader) Stow missile guidance set cover in squad leader’s

footwell.
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2-76. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION OF TOW 2 LAUNCHER SYSTEM

IN HMMWV (Sheet 2 of 25)
para 3-8
A. (Gunner) Release three latches securing hatch cover to hatch.
B. (Gunner) Grab hatch cover handle, open hatch, and enter weapon station.
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IN HMMWV (CONT) (Sheet 3 of 25)
A. (Gunner) Secure hatch cover to weapons station with two securing handles.
B. (Gunner) Rotate weapon station so gunner’s back rest is toward rear of

vehicle (see para 2-85).
C. (Gunner) Lift missile guidance set from gunner’s platform to weapon

station missile guidance set bracket, with power conditioner away from
gunner’s hatch, and secure with four retaining latches.
D. (Gunner) Make sure gunner’s platform is set to correct height to

accommodate you (see para 2-84).
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2-76. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION OF TOW 2 LAUNCHER S Y S T E M

IN HMMWV (CONT) ( S h e e t 4 o f 2 5 )
(Gunner) Release latch securing launcher mount cover, open cover away
from launcher mount, and secure cover open with latch.
(Loader) Release lower coupling clamp securing traversing unit adapter to

stowage base.
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A. (Gunner) Place azimuth lock in LOCK position.
B. (Gunner) Turn traversing unit from side to side until it locks in place.
C. (Gunner) Pull top coupling clamp handle out.
D. (Gunner) Turn traversing unit so azimuth lock points toward rear of

vehicle.
E. (Gunner) Push coupling clamp handle in.
F. (Gunner) Make sure coupling clamp is correctly adjusted and fastened by

attempting to turn the traversing unit.
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A. (Gunner) Make sure that elevation lock on traversing unit is in LOCKED

position.
B. (Gunner) Turn control knobs forward until trunnion clicks and locks in
place.
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(Loader) Release cargo/loader’s door using forward latch and raise

cargo/loader’s door (TM 9-2320-280-10).
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2-76. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION OF TOW 2 LAUNCHER SYSTEM)

(IN HMMWV (CONT) (Sheet 9 of 25)
(Gunner) Working from inside vehicle, reach up and pull coil cable
from traversing unit and extend coil cable.
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IN HMMWV (CONT) ( S h e e t 1 0 o f 2 5 )
Be sure there is no dirt or foreign

matter in end of coil cable connec-
tor attached to traversing unit.
Dirt can cause connector not to make
good contact with missile guidance
set.
Poor contact can result in poor sys-

tem operation.
Do not apply downward pressure

on coil cable connector. This
can cause misalinement and
bent pins.
A. (Gunner) On coil cable con-

nector, line up yellow
colored index line with
yellow colored mating line
next to connector J1 on
B. (Gunner) Turn locking nut in

direction of arrow until red
mark on J1 connector cannot
be seen.
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(Loader) Unlatch strap securing launch tube to cargo/ loader’s door and
hand launch tube to gunner.
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IN HMMWV (cONT) (sheet 12 of 25)
A. (Gunner) Make sure opening in launch tube is up.

B. (Gunner) Lift up launch tube latch.
C. (Gunner) Put launch tube on traversing unit by sliding index pins into
brackets in traversing unit.
A. (Gunner) Line up locating pin on traversing unit with mating hole in

launch tube.
B. (Gunner) Place launch tube latch in launch tube catch.
C. (Gunner) Press down on launch tube latch until it latches.
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A. (Loader) Unlatch two straps securing day sight tracker to stowage

bracket.
Handle day sight tracker very carefully. It

can be easily damaged.
Do not carry or lift the day sight tracker by

the latch handle. Always lift and carry it
at mounting holes.
B. (Loader) Remove day sight tracker from shroud bag.
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A. (Loader) While squeezing latch, push latch handle all the way
clown . Release latch.
B. (Loader) Hand day sight tracker to gunner,
C. (Gunner) Hold day sight tracker with tracker hook mount in 1 ine with
traversing unit boresight plate.
A. (Gunner) Tilt top of day

sight tracker slightly
toward traversing unit.
B. (Gunner) Guide tracker

hook mount of day sight
tracker over tip of
traversing unit
boresight plate.
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A. (Gunner) Join day sight tracker index plate groove with traversing unit
boresight guide.
B. (Gunner) Pull latch handle all the way up until it locks in place.
C. (Gunner) Make sure day sight tracker is securely mounted to traversing

unit before letting go.
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A. (Gunner) On day sight tracker, make sure that RETICLE LIGHT switch is
set to OFF.
B. (Gunner) Check humidity indicator to be sure that 30 percent section is

blue. If 30 percent section is pink or white, notify support maintenance.
(Gunner) Make sure lens assembly on day sight tracker is clean.
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A. (Loader) Unlatch two straps and remove night sight field handling case.
B. (Loader) Open night sight field handling case and remove night sight
from case.
C. (Loader) Remove postamplifier cable connector cap from night sight and
stow in night sight field handling case.
D. (Loader) Hand night sight to gunner and set night sight field
handling case back on shelf.
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A. (Gunner) Place coarse azimuth knob in position No. 1 (forward position).

B. (Gunner) Move latch handle toward rear of night sight (in direction of
arrow) to unlock position.
A. (Gunner) Check locating “Vee Ways” on night sight and day sight tracker
for forei gn material. Clean if necessary with wiping-rag.
B. (Gunner) Line up keyed hole on night sight with cam post on day sight
tracker.
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A. (Gunner) Place night sight on day sight tracker with night sight lens
facing forward.
B. (Gunner) Make sure night sight seats securely on day sight tracker.
C. (Gunner) Using your right hand, move latch handle toward front of night
sight (in direction of arrow) to lock in place. Make sure night sight
is securely mounted to day sight tracker before letting go.
D. (Gunner) Remove postamplifier cable connector from cable retainer on

traversing unit.
Keep postamplifier cable clear of bridge clamp.
E. (Gunner) Aline yellow mark on postamplifier cable connector with yellow

mark on night sight.
F. (Gunner) Push in on postamplifier cable connector and turn clockwise

until postamplifier cable connector stops.
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(Squad Leader) Remove TVPC power cable from under loader’s seat.
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A. (Squad Leader) Connect connector P2 of TVPC power cable to

power conditioner cable.
B. (Squad Leader) Uncoil power conditioner cable from cable bracket

and hand up to gunner.
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2-76. P R E P A R A T I O N F O R OPERATION OF TOW 2 LAUNCHER SYSTEM

A. (Gunner) Line up TVPC power cable connector P1 with connector J1 on

power conditioner.
B. (Gunner) Push down on TVPC power cable connector P1 and turn locking
nut clockwise.
(Squad Leader) Uncoil night sight power cable 2W2 from cable bracket and
hand connector up to gunner.
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(Squad Leader) On night sight vehicle power conditioner, make sure

ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
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A. (Gunner) On night sight, make sure ON/OFF/STBY switch is set to OFF.
B. (Gunner) Remove protective caps from night sight. power cable and night
sight connector J1.
C. (Gunner) Connect night sight power cable 2W2 to night sight input power
connector J1.
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(Squad Leader) Make sure both cables are connected to night sight vehicle
power conditioner and set ON/OFF switch to ON.
At the beginning of each operating day, do system checkout procedure

(para 2-33).
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2-77. SELECTION OF SITE FOR HMMWV MOUNTED TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM

(Sheet 1 of 2)
If up/down slope at launch site is greater than 30 degrees

(300), injury to personnel and damage to equipment may
occur when missile is fired.
Install TOW 2 launcher in HMMWV (see para 2-76).
If back blast area is not clear, injury

to personnel and damage to equipment
may occur when missile is fired.
(Squad Leader) Check that back blast

area (area within 75 meters or 246
feet behind launch vehicle) is clear
of personnel, equipment, and
flammable material.
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2-77. SELECTION OF SITE FOR HMMWV MOUNTED TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM

(Sheet 2 of 2)
Do not fire missile over or in the

direction of electrical wires. If
command-link wires contact a live
high voltage power line, injury to
personnel and damage to equipment
may occur.
A. (Gunner) Check site for things blocking field of view.
B. (Driver) Move site if field of view is not large enough.
NOTE
Do not fire missile if side

slope is greater than 10
degrees. Missile guidance
will not be accurate.
A. (Gunner) Check level gage to

make sure side slope is no
greater than 10 degrees.
B. (Driver) If side slope exceeds

10 degrees, rotate vehicle or
select new launch site.
END OF TASK
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2-78. FIRING ANGLE LIMITATIONS OF HMMWV

(Sheet 1 of 2)
Injury to the gunner and damage to the equipment can occur if

the TOW 2 system is fired at angles greater than 20 degrees or
less than -20 degrees for all firing positions except over the
cargo/loader’s door. If firing over the cargo/loader’s door,
firing angles should not exceed +20 degrees or -13 degrees.
Pressure waves and flying debris can cause injury to personnel
and equipment damage.
There are restrictions to the elevation angle in which a missile may be fired
from a HMMWV launcher. The restricted firing angles are those greater than
20 degrees or less than -20 degrees for all firing positions except over the cargo/
loader’s door. If firing over the cargo/loader’s door, firing angles should not
exceed +20 degrees or -13 degrees. The HMMWV may be struck by the missile or
severely damaged by the back blast if the launcher is pointed in a restricted
position while being fired. In addition, personnel may be injured.
An elevation and depression limiter assembly is provided with the HMMWV as a safety
device. When the elevation and depression stops are in the “up” position and pinned,
firing angle limitation will be +20 degrees and -10 degrees.
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2-78. FIRING ANGLE LIMITATIONS OF HMMWV (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 2)
If the elevation and depression stops are disengaged, the following three examples
show how the firing angle is limited by the danger of the missile or back blast
striking the HMMWV.
A. If the launcher is pointed directly forward then the gunner must not allow the
elevation of the launcher to exceed +20 degrees or -20 degrees.
B. If the launcher is pointed over the right front tire then the gunner must not
allow the elevation of the launcher to exceed +20 degrees or -20 degrees.
c. If the launcher is pointed directly over the cargo/loader’s door then the
gunner must not allow the elevation of the launcher to exceed +20 degrees or
-13 degrees.
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2-79. LOADING ENCASED MISSILE INTO LAUNCH TUBE ON HMMWV

(Sheet 1 of 12)
PERSONNEL: Two MOS 11H (Gunner and Loader)
NOTE
At the beginning of each work day,

do System Checkout procedure
(para 2-33).
Prepare TOW 2 launcher system for

operation (see para 2-76).
A. (Gunner) On traversing unit put azimuth lock in LOCK position.
B. (Gunner) Put elevation lock in LOCKED position.
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2-79. LOADING ENCASED MISSILE INTO LAUNCH TUBE ON HMMWV (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 12)
A. (Gunner) Turn traversing

unit from side to side until
it locks in place.
13. (Gunner) Turn control knobs

forward until trunnion locks
in place.
(Gunner) Push locking handle

forward, then up and open
bridge clamp.
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(Sheet 3 of 12)
Never open one end of cargo/loader’s door without

first insuring that opposite end is securely
closed. Not doing so will cause both ends to open
at same time causing injury to personnel, damage
to equipment, or mission abort.
(Loader) Using forward latch, unlatch and raise cargo/loader’s door

(TM 9-2320-280-10).
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(Sheet 4 of 12)
If the missile case is punctured or damaged in such

a way that the missile inside may be damaged, the
missile should be treated as hazardous material and
EOD personnel notified.
Do not drop encased missile. Handling rings or launch con-

tainer may be bent or damaged.
Do not break diaphragm on end of encased missile. If water

Do not dispose of bad missiles. If encased missile is

damaged or handling rings badly bent, return encased missile
to ammunition unit for inspection.
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(Sheet 5 of 12)
NOTE
Missiles must be unloaded in numerical order.
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(Sheet 6 OF 12)
lf the missile case is punctured or damaged

do not attempt to use the encased missile.
If missile is damaged it should be treated
as hazardous material and EOD personnel
should be notified for proper disposal.
Use care not to punch a hole in the encased missile

diaphragm when forward handling ring is removed.
NOTE
Save forward handling ring and quick release

damp to be used again if missile is not fired.
(Loader) Pull up on quick release clamp at forward

handling ring and remove both from encased missile.
Ensure o-ring is removed from forward end of encased
missile.
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(Sheet 7 of 12)
Make sure that all personnel are clear of firing danger zone
before going ahead with missile loading procedure.
NOTE
If missile diaphragms get damaged while the loading operation

is being done, missile may still be fired.
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(Sheet 8 of 12)
9
A. (Loader) Turn inside portion of protective cover two complete turns counterclockwise.
B. (Loader) Turn protective cover counterclockwise and remove from electrical connector. Verify
rubber o-ring remains inside protective cover and is not affixed to missile launch tube on the electrical
connector. Keep protective cover for future use.
C. (Loader) Turn encased missile so that electrical connector is on top (facing up).
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(Sheet 9 of 12)
A. (Loader) Remove next available missile from missile rack. If necessary,

refer to para 2-83 (steps 4 thru 6) for detailed instructions.
B. (Loader) Hand encased missile up to gunner, making sure electrical

connector is on top side.
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(Sheet 10 of 12)
A. (Gunner) Raise rear end of encased missile and slide encased missile
forward and down into launch tube until lugs are firmly in place.
B. (Gunner) Lower back end of encased missile, making sure that it is

placed so that electrical connector will join with bridge clamp.
A. (Gunner) Lower bridge clamp.
B. (Gunner) Push down on top of bridge clamp and pull bridge clamp locking
handle downward and backward to lock encased missile in launch tube.
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(Sheet 11 of 12)
Cargo/loader’s door must be closed and securely

latched at both ends before firing a missile.
Firing missile with door not secure will cause
injury to personnel, damage to equipment, or
mission abort.
A. (Loader) Close cargo/loader’s door.
B. (Gunner) Make sure cargo/loader’s door is securely latched at forward end.
c. (Squad Leader) Make sure cargo/loader’s door is securely latched at rear

.
end.
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2-79. LOADING ENCASED MSSILE INTO LAUNCH TUBE ON HMMWV (CONT)

(SHEET 12 OF 12)
DO NOT raise arming lever until ready to fire at selected target.
14
Do paras. 2-79.01 and 2-79.02.
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2-79.01. PREPARATION TO FIRE MISSILE

(SHEET 1 OF 7)
• When the elevation of the launch tube is greater

than 20 degrees above the horizon, hazards to the
gunner and equipment exist.
• Pressure waves from the back blast can injure the
gunner and damage the equipment.
A. Load encased missile (see para. 2-34).
B. Visually select the target without using the day sight tracker
or night sight.
C. Put elevation lock in UNLOCKED position.
D. Put azimuth lock in UNLOCKED position.

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(SHEET 2 OF 7)
• Remove glasses before looking through day sight

tracker or night sight.
• Do not look at sun or bright lights through day sight
tracker.
• Serious eye damage can occur if too much light is
seen through day sight tracker.
• If eye damage occurs from looking through day sight
tracker, cover eyes and get medical help right away.
A. Look through day sight tracker or night sight.
B. Turn control knobs to point the day sight tracker and night
sight in the general direction of the selected target.
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(SHEET 3 OF 7)
A. Adjust focus control on day sight tracker until crosshairs are in

focus.
B. When needed to see crosshairs clearly, set RETICLE LIGHT

switch to ON.
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(SHEET 4 OF 7)
Turn control knobs until crosshairs are positioned on target.
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(SHEET 5 OF 7)
Set ON/OFF/STBY switch to ON and allow approximately 3 to 5

minutes for cool down.
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2-79.01. PREPARATION TO FIRE MISSILE (CONT)

(SHEET 6 OF 7)
A. On night sight, look through eyepiece.
B. Turn DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT RING to focus reticule.
C. Check that battery monitor light and Not Ready light are off.
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2-79.01. PREPARATION TO FIRE MISSILE (CONT)

(SHEET 7 OF 7)
A. On night sight, set FIELD-OF-VIEW selector to WFOV.

B. Select target and adjust RANGE FOCUS, CTRS, and BRT controls as necessary.
C. Place crosshairs on target.
D. On night sight, set FIELD-OF-VIEW selector to NFOV.
E. Adjust RANGE FOCUS, CTRS, and BRT controls as necessary. Review para. 2-33, Step
34 k-m.
8
NOTE
The night sight provides for
missile tracking during field
obscurant (dust, smoke, fog,
etc.), or electronic counter-
measure conditions. To take
advantage of this capability, both
the night and day sights must be
ON, regardless of which sight is
used to acquire the target. Night
sight must be in NFOV. DO
NOT fire TOW 2B if PA FAIL
occurred during self-test.
A. Select the day sight tracker or night sight, whichever gives you the better target
image, depending upon battlefield visibility.
B. Turn control knobs to keep crosshairs on center of target.
C. Go to para. 2-36.
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2-79.02. MISSILE FIRING PROCEDURE

(SHEET 1 OF 7)
• Wear ear plugs (V-51R or equal) when firing TOW missile.

Ear damage can occur if missile is fired.
• If ear damage occurs after missile is fired, get medical help
right away.
Make sure that the bridge clamp locking handle is fully down
and locked before firing a missile. The command-link wires
may be cut at firing if the locking handle is not fully locked.
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2-79.02. MISSILE FIRING PROCEDURE (CONT)

(SHEET 2 OF 7)
Do not fire missile over or in the direction of electrical

wires. If command-link wires contact a live high
voltage power line, injury to personnel and damage to
equipment may occur.
NOTE
A moving target may be able to find a covered position

protecting it from your missile. You must be able to
judge if your missile will successfully hit the target after
launch. If there is not obstruction or covered area along
the expected path of the target and the target is moving
35 Kph or less, you can successfully launch and destroy
the target. The day sight tracker can help you to make
this determination.
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(SHEET 3 OF 7)
NOTE
The firing procedure is the same when using the day

sight tracker or night sight.
A. Prepare to fire missile (see para. 2-35).
B. (Soldier A) Line up the crosshairs on the center of the visible mass of

the target.
C. (Soldier A) If there is no obstruction or covered area along the expected path
of the target and the target is moving 35 Kph or less, go ahead and fire,
starting at Step 2.
D. (Soldier A) If an obstruction or covered area appears in your field of view,
don't fire at the target. The missile might hit the obstruction and never reach
the target.
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(SHEET 4 OF 7)
NOTE
When arming lever is raised, encased missile is
electrically connected to launcher.
(Soldier B) Raise arming lever.
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(SHEET 5 OF 7)
If two unsuccessful firings occur in a row, the launcher

should not be fired again. It should first be checked by
support maintenance personnel.
NOTE
If the missile launch motor does not fire within 1.5
seconds after the firing trigger is pushed, warn weapon
crew of a misfire and continue to track the target.
Follow the procedures for HANGFIRE (see para. 2-38).
(Soldier A) When ready to fire, raise trigger cover to expose trigger.
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(SHEET 6 OF 7)
• Make sure that the crew is out of firing danger zones

before pressing trigger.
• All crew members stay in their firing positions until
missile hits target or explodes.
• Serious injury to personnel could result if crew
members are in firing danger zones when missile is
fired.
(Soldier A) Push trigger in

to fire missile.
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(SHEET 7 OF 7)
5
NOTE
• Track with smooth motions on the control knobs. Do not make jerky
movements.
• Target may be hidden for a short time during tracking.
• Continue tracking at the same rate as before losing sight of target.
• When target reappears, it should be close to aiming point.
• Do not change from night sight to day sight tracker or vice versa after
missile has fired.
A. (Soldier A) Turn control knobs to track the target, keeping crosshairs on the center
of the target.
B. (Soldier A) Stop tracking when missile hits the target or explodes.
C. If additional missiles are to be fired, go to para. 2-42.
D. If no additional missiles are to be fired, go to para. 2-43.
E. If missile was not fired, go to para. 2-43.
F. If missile malfunctions, go to para. 2-37. If HMMWV mounted, go to para. 2-

79.1.
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2-79.1. FAILURE TO LAUNCH - HANGFIRE PROCEDURES

(Sheet 1 of 4)
Refer to para 2-37 for a description of missile malfunctions.
• The crew must exercise extreme care to avoid injury from a delayed
trigger.
• Keep all personnel out of firing danger zones (see para. 2-79).
• Do not open the cargo/loader’s door during failure to launch

procedures. Should the missile fire with the cargo/loader’s door open,
severe injury to personnel or damage to equipment will result.
NOTE
The following depicts a 2- and 3-man crew for the HMMWV.
FRONT OF HMMWV
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2-79.1. FAILURE TO LAUNCH – HANGFIRE PROCEDURES (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 4)
A. (Gunner) Alert crew by starting A. (Gunner) Alert crew by stating
HANGFIRE and continue to track HANGFIRE and continue to track
target for one minute. target for one minute.
B. (Gunner) If missile fails to launch B. (Gunner) If missile fails to launch

after one minute, close trigger after one minute, close trigger
cover and lower arming lever. cover and lower arming lever.
C. (Gunner) Place elevation lock into C. (Gunner) Place elevation lock into
LOCKED position. LOCKED position/
D. (Gunner) Place azimuth lock into D. (Gunner) Place azimuth lock into
LOCKED position. LOCKED position.
Training/Testing
A. Crew dismount vehicle, close doors.
B. Call EOD.
C. Wait 30 minutes.
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(Sheet 3 of 4)
If the vehicle is not positioned with its front or rear in line with the
target, it must be repositioned such that either the front or rear of the
vehicle is in line with the target. The weapons station must be
rotated during vehicle repositioning movement such that the forward
end of the missile is pointing toward the target at all times.
A. (Gunner) Remount vehicle and A. (Gunner) Open bridge clamp.

open bridge clamp.
B. (Gunner) Remove missile from B. (Gunner) Remove missile from

launch tube. Keep missile launch tube. Keep missile
pointed downrange at all pointed downrange at all times.
times.
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(Sheet 4 of 4)
Do not hand off a malfunctioned missile to the front or rear of the

vehicle. A malfunctioned missile must be handed off from the launcher
to either the left or right of the vehicle.
A. (Gunner) Hand missile over side A. (Gunner) Hand missile over side
of vehicle to loader. of vehicle to loader.
B. (Loader) Keeping missile pointed B. (Loader) Keeping missile pointed down

downrange, carry it to dud pit. If range, place missile on ground at a
there is no dud pit, place missile safe distance from the launcher.
on ground at least 200 meters
from the launcher. Mark missile
location.
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2-79. 2. FAILURE TO LAUNCH - MISFIRE PROCEDURES

(Sheet 1 of 5)
• The crew must exercise extreme care to avoid injury from a delayed
trigger.
• Keep all personnel out of firing danger zones (see para. 2-79.)
• Do not open the cargo/loader’s door during failure to launch

procedures. Should the missile fire with the cargo/loader’s door
open, severe injury to personnel or damage to equipment will result.
A. (Gunner) Alert crew by stating MISFIRE and A. (Gunner) Alert crew by stating MISFIRE and
continue to track target for 1 minute. continue to track target for 1 minute.
B. (Gunner) Press trigger again. B. (Gunner) Press trigger again.
C. (Gunner) If missile still fails to launch, close C. (Gunner) If missile still fails to launch, close
trigger cover and lower arming lever. trigger cover and lower arming lever.
D. (Gunner) Lock azimuth and elevation locks. D. (Gunner) Lock azimuth and elevation locks.
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2-79.2. FAILURE TO LAUNCH - MISFIRE PROCEDURES (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 5)
A. (Gunner) On missile guidance set, run A. (Gunner) On missile guidance set, run battery
battery self test by pressing and holding self test by pressing and holding TEST/
TEST/OPERATE switch. If no go, check OPERATE switch. If no go, check power
power conditioner ON/OFF switch and conditioner ON/OFF switch and TVPC power
TVPC power cable connector PI. If still cable connector P1. If still no go, replace
no go, replace power conditioner with power conditioner with battery and repeat
battery and repeat battery self test. battery self-test.
B. (Gunner) On missile guidance set, make B. (Gunner) On missile guidance set, make
sure coil cord connector is properly sure coil cord connector is properly at-
attached to connector J1. Turn coil tached to connector J1. Turn coil cord
cord connector clockwise until tight connector clockwise until tight to make
to make sure coil cord connector sure coil cord connector is locked into
is locked in place. place.
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(Sheet 3 of 5)
A. (Gunner) Ensure bridge clamp locking A. (Gunner) Ensure bridge clamp locking
handle is properly seated. handle is properly seated.
B. (Gunner) Unlock azimuth and elevation B. (Gunner) Unlock azimuth and
lock. elevation locks.
C. (Gunner) Raise arming lever Check for C. (Gunner) Raise arming lever. Check
proper mating of electrical connector. for proper mating of electrical
Raise trigger cover. connector. Raise trigger cover.
D. (Gunner) Press trigger. D. (Gunner) Press trigger.
E. (Gunner) If missile still fails to launch, E. (Gunner) If missile still fails to launch,
continue tracking target for one minute. continue tracking target for one minute.
F. (Gunner) Close trigger cover. F. (Gunner) Close trigger cover.
G. (Gunner) Lower arming lever. G. (Gunner) Lower arming lever.
H. (Gunner) Lock azimuth and elevation H. (Gunner) Lock azimuth and elevation
locks. locks.
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(Sheet 4 of 5)
Training/Testing
A. Crew dismount vehicle, close doors.
B. Call EOD.
C. Wait 30 minutes.
If the vehicle is not positioned with its front or rear in line with the target, it must
be repositioned such that either the front or rear of the vehicle is in line with the
target. The weapons station must be rotated during vehicle repositioning
movement such that the forward end of the missile is pointing toward the target
at all times.
Training/Testing
Combat
A. (Gunner) Remount vehicle and A. (Gunner) Open bridge clamp.

open bridge clamp.
B. (Gunner) Remove missile from B. (Gunner) Remove missile from
launch tube. Keep missile launch tube. Keep missile
pointed downrange at all times. pointed downrange at all times.
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2-79.2. FAILURE TO LAUNCH – MISFIRE PROCEDURES (CONT)

(SHEET 5 OF 5)
6
Do not hand off a malfunctioned missile to the front or rear of the

vehicle. A malfunctioned missile must be handed off from the
THIS
launcher to eitherPAGE
the leftINTENTIONALLY
or right of the vehicle.LEFT
NOTE
If the missile is handed off to the driver’s side, the driver must
perform duties of the loader.
A. (Gunner) Hand missile over side of A. (Gunner) Hand missile over side of
vehicle to loader. vehicle to loader.
B. (Loader) Keeping missile pointed B. (Loader) Keeping missile pointed
downrange, carry it to dud pit. If there is downrange, place missile on ground at a
no dud pit, place missile on ground at safe distance from launcher.
least 200 meters from launcher. Mark
missile location.
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2-80. REMOVAL OF ENCASED MISSILE OR EMPTY MISSILE CASE

(SHEET 1 OF 8)
Do not press trigger with empty missile case in launch

tube. Possible shorts can result, damaging the prefire,
fire, and wirecutter circuits.
(Soldier A) After missile has ended flight, lower trigger cover over trigger.
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(SHEET 2 OF 8)
B. (Soldier B) Turn traversing unit from side to side until it locks in place.
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(SHEET 3 OF 8)
If missile was not fired, lower arming lever before opening

bridge clamp. This will prevent the command link wire from
being cut under any situation.
(Soldier B) If missile was not fired, lower arming lever.
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(SHEET 4 OF 8)
NOTE
If missile was fired, do not lower arming lever to safe position

before opening bridge clamp. Command-link wires will not be
cut if arming lever is lowered before bridge clamp is opened.
• Cuts command-link wires.

• Forces arming lever down to electronically disconnect
• Turns launcher off.
(Soldier B) Pull up on bridge clamp locking handle and open bridge clamp.
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(SHEET 5 OF 8)
A. (Soldier B) Remove encased missile or empty missile case from launch tube.
B. (Soldier B) If missile case is empty, dispose of it in accordance with unit standard
operating procedure. Go to step 8.
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(SHEET 6 OF 8)
Injury or death to personnel may occur if the

umbilical plunger does not return to the up
position. (Plunger should be flush with the
rim).
On encased missile:
A. (Soldier B) Inspect umbilical electrical connector to determine if it is stuck in the depressed
position. If this is stuck in the depressed position, notify EOD personnel. Do not transmit radio
frequencies within 150 feet of ammunition.
B. (Soldier B) Position protective cover on electrical connector so that grooves on protective cover
line up with notches on electrical connector. Turn protective cover clockwise to secure it in place.
C. (Soldier B) Turn inside portion of protective cover fully clockwise to lock.
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(SHEET 7 OF 8)
A. (Soldier B) Replace quick release clamp, preformed packing and forward handling ring on encased
missile.
B. (Soldier B) Push down on quick release clamp to secure forward handling ring.
C. (Soldier B) If missile will not be fired within a short time, tag the missile with the date it was initially
prepared for firing.
D. (Soldier B) Put encased missile in stowed position (see para. 2-75 for HMMWV).
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(SHEET 8 OF 8)
NOTE
Do the following step only if empty missile

was removed.
• Be careful when pulling command-link wires out of

launch tube.
• The command-link wires are very small and strong
and can cause injury if handled improperly.
A. (Soldier B) Pull command-link wires out from front of launch tube.

B. (Soldier B) Check inside rear of launch tube for dirt. If dirty, clean
with clean, dry cloth.
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2-81. PREPARATION OF HMMWV FOR TRAVEL

(Sheet 1 of 23)
PERSONNEL: Four MOS 11H (Driver, Squad Leader, Gunner, Loader)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION: TOW 2 Launcher System Prepared for Operation (para 2-76)
Failure to dismount TOW weapon system during travel

can cause damage to Missile Guidance Set connectors,
Traversing Unit connectors, Traversing Unit brackets,
and Manportable Thermal Night Sight brackets.

(Loader) Using forward latch, open cargo/loader’s door (TM 9-2320-280-10).
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2-81 PREPARATION OF HMMWV FOR TRAVEL

(SHEET 2 OF 23)
NOTE
If no encased missile or empty missile case is in

launch tube, go to step 3.
A. Perform para. 2-80 to remove encased missile or empty missile case

from launch tube.
B. Go to step 4.
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2-81. PREPARATION OF HMMWV FOR TRAVEL (CONT)

(Sheet 3 of 23)
A. (Gunner) Set azimuth lock to LOCK position.
B. (Gunner) Set elevation lock to LOCKED position.
C. (Gunner) Turn control knobs forward until trunnion locks in place.
D. (Gunner) Turn traversing unit from side to side until it locks in place.
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(SHEET 4 OF 23)
A. (Gunner) On night sight, set ON/OFF/STBY switch to OFF.
Do not handle or lift night sight by lens cover.

A loose lens cover latch could result in
equipment damage if night sight is dropped.
B. (Gunner) Put front lens cover on night sight and secure latches.
C. (Gunner) Turn diopter adjustment ring to full clockwise position.
(Gunner) On day sight tracker, make sure RETICLE LIGHT switch is set to
OFF. Turn eyepiece fully CCW.
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(Sheet 5 of 23)
(Squad Leader) On night sight vehicle power conditioner, set power

switch to OFF.
A. (Gunner) Remove night sight

power cable from night sight
input power connector J1.
B. (Gunner) Install protective

caps on night sight power
cable and night sight
connector J1.
C. (Gunner) Hand night sight

power cable down to squad
leader.
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(Sheet 6 of 23)
(Squad leader) Coil night sight power cable 2W2 onto cable bracket.
(Gunner) Disconnect coil cable from missile guidance set.
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(Sheet 7 of 23)
(Gunner) Working from inside vehicle, stow coil cable in bottom of

traversing unit by winding cord and pushing up at the same time.
A. (Gunner) Set power conditioner ON/OFF switch to OFF.
B. (Gunner) Disconnect TVPC power cable connector from power

conditioner.
C. (Gunner) Hand TVPC power cable down to squad leader.

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(Sheet 8 of 23)
A. (Squad Leader) Coil power conditioner cable onto cable bracket.
B. (Squad Leader) Disconnect TVPC power cable from power conditioner

cable.
(Squad Leader) Stow TVPC power cable under loader’s seat.
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(Sheet 9 of 23)
A. (Gunner) On night sight, turn postamplifier cable connector

counterclockwise.
B. (Gunner) Pu11 straight out on postamplifier cable connector to remove

from night sight.
C. (Gunner) Install postamplifier cable connector into cable retainer on

traversing unit.
D. (Gunner) Hold night sight securely and move latch handle toward back
of night sight to unlock position.
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(Sheet 10 of 23)
(Gunner) Remove night sight from mounting on day sight tracker.
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(Sheet 11 of 23)
A. (Loader) Remove night sight field handling case from behind

loader’s seat.
B. (Loader) Open two latches and open cover on night sight field handling
case.
C. (Gunner) Hand night sight to loader.
D. (Loader) Install protective cap on night sight connector.
E. (Loader) Place night sight in night sight field handling case in

upside-down position.
F. (Loader) Close cover on night sight field handling case and close two
latches.
G. (Loader) Stow night sight field handling case behind loader’s seat
and secure with two straps.
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(Sheet 12 of 23)
(Gunner) On day sight tracker, make sure boresight azimuth cover and
boresight elevation cover are secure.
(Gunner) Make sure azimuth lock and elevation lock are locked on
traversing unit.
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(Sheet 13 of 23)
A. (Gunner) Hold day sight tracker firmly.
B. (Gunner) While squeezing latch, push latch handle toward traversing

unit. Release latch.
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(Sheet 14 of 23)
Handle day sight tracker very carefully. It can be easily

damaged.
Do not carry or lift the day sight tracker by the latch

handle. Always lift and carry it at mounting holes.
A. (Gunner) Lift day sight tracker from traversing unit.
B. (Gunner) Hand day sight tracker down to loader.
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(Sheet 15 of 23)
A. (Loader) Place day sight tracker in shroud bag.
B. (Loader) Place day sight tracker in stowage bracket and secure

with two straps.
(Gunner) On traversing unit, pull up on launch tube latch to release

launch tube.
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(Sheet 16 of 23)
A. (Gunner) Raise front of launch tube and lift launch tube pins out of
launch tube brackets in traversing unit.
B. (Gunner) Remove launch tube and hand it down to loader.
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(Sheet 17 of 23)
A. (Loader) Stow launch tube on cargo/loader’s door and secure with

strap.
B. (Loader) Close cargo/loader’s door.
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(Sheet 18 of 23)
(Gunner) Release coupling clamp at bottom end of traversing unit

adapter.
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(Sheet 19 of 23)
(Gunner) Lift traversing unit and traversing unit adapter off

launcher mount.
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(Sheet 20 of 23)
(Gunner) Place traversing unit and adapter on stowage base and secure
with coupling clamp.
(Gunner) Close launcher mount cover and secure with latch.
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(Sheet 21 of 23)
A. (Gunner) Set gunner’s platform to full down position (see para 2-84).
B. (Gunner) Unlatch two securing handles securing hatch cover.
C. (Gunner) Unlatch four straps securing missile guidance set.
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2-81. PREPARATION OF HMMWV FOR TRAVEL (COW

(Sheet 22 of 23)
(Gunner) Place missile guidance

set on gunner’s platform facing
front of vehicle.
(Gunner) Grab hatch cover handle, close hatch, and secure with three
latches.
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(Sheet 23 of 23)
A. (Gunner) Lay missile guidance set flat on gunner’s platform.
B. (Squad Leader) Hand missile guidance set cover to gunner.
C. (Gunner) Install missile guidance set cover and secure with two
latches.
D. (Driver) Secure missile guidance set forward retaining strap.
E. (Gunner) Secure missile guidance set rear retaining strap.
F. (Squad Leader) Check to make sure all equipment is stowed and secured
to vehicle.
END OF TASK
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2-82. REMOVAL OF LAUNCHER SYSTEM FROM HMMWV

(Sheet 1 of 10)
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2-82. REMOVAL OF LAUNCHER SYSTEM FROM HMMWV (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 10)
Never open one end of cargo/loader’s

door without first insuring that
opposite end is securely closed.
Not doing so will cause both ends to
open at same time causing injury to
personnel, damage to equipment, or
mission abort.
Using forward latch, unlatch and raise cargo/loader’s door

(TM 9-2320-280-10).
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(Sheet 3 of 10)
A. Unlatch strap and remove M13 decontamination kit,
Release two fasteners behind back cushion of gunner’s seat and remove gunner’s
seat back rest.
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(Sheet 4 of 10)
Unlatch strap and remove water can.
Reinstall gunner’s seat back rest and secure with two fasteners.
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(Sheet 5 of 10)

A. From rear of vehicle, raise cargo/loader’s door and lower tailgate all
the way down (TM 9-2320-280-10).
B. Unlatch coupling clamp and strap and remove tripod from vehicle.
C. Unlatch strap and remove launch tube from cargo/loader’s door.
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(Sheet 6 of 10)
A. Unlatch strap and remove spare battery pack.
B. Unlatch strap and remove night sight battery power conditioner.
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(Sheet 7 of 10)
Unlatch two straps and remove day sight tracker.
Unlatch two straps and remove night sight.

Unlatch two straps and remove boresight collimator.
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(Sheet 8 of 10)
Unlatch two straps and remove missile guidance set.
Unlatch coupling cl amp between traversing unit and adapter and remove
traversing unit.
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(Sheet 9 of 10)
A. Unlock two MGS battery assemblies by loosening wing nuts.
B. Remove MGS battery assemblies from battery racks.
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(Sheet 10 of 10)
A. Close and secure tailgate.
C. Remove encased missiles from missile rack (see para 2-83).
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2-83. REMOVAL OF ENCASED MISSILES FROM HMMWV

(Sheet 1 of 8)
PERSONNEL: Two MOS 11H

A. From rear of vehicle, raise cargo/loader’s door and lower tailgate all
the way down (TM 9-2320-280-10).
B. Unlatch coupling clamp and strap and remove tripod from vehicle.
C. Unlatch strap and remove launch tube from cargo/loader’s door.
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2-83. REMOVAL OF ENCASED MISSILES FROM HMMWV (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 8)
Unlatch two straps and remove day sight tracker.
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(Sheet 3 of 8)
Two soldiers are required to remove a missile from missile rack.
• Do not drop encased missile. Handling rings or launch container

may be bent or damaged.
• Do not break diaphragm on end of encased missile. If water

• Do not dispose of bad missiles. If encased missile is damaged

or handling rings badly bent, return encased missile to ammuni-
tion unit for inspection.
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(Sheet 4 of 8)
A. Unlatch two straps and remove missile 1.
B. Unlatch two straps and remove missile 2.
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(Sheet 5 of 8)
A. Unlatch two latches securing 3rd tier of missile rack and allow
3rd tier to rise.
B. Remove missile 3.
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(Sheet 6 of 8)
A. Fold down 3rd tier support brace.
B. Remove missile 4.
C. Unlatch two latches securing 2nd tier of missile rack and allow
2nd tier to rise.
D. Remove missile 5.
E. Remove missile 6.
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(Sheet 7 of 8)
A. Close and latch missile rack.
B. Install day sight tracker and secure with two straps.
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(Sheet 8 of 8)
A. Load tripod behind missile rack and secure with coupling clamp and strap.
B. Close and secure tailgate.
C. Close cargo/loader’s door.
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2-84. ADJUSTMENT OF GUNNER’S PLATFORM

(Sheet 1 of 2)
A. To raise gunner’s platform from stowage position, remove two lockpins

from stowage locations, grab gunner’s platform at center hole, lift
gunner’s platform to either raised position, and secure with two
lockpins at sides of gunner’s platform.
B. To adjust gunner’s platform to other raised position, grab and support

gunner’s platform at center hole, remove two lockpins, lift or lower
gunner’s platform to other raised position, and reinstall two lockpins.
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2-84. ADJUSTMENT OF GUNNER’S PLATFORM (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 2)
TO return gunner’s platform to stowage position, grab and support gunner’s

platform at center hole, remove two lockpins, lower gunner’s platform, and
install two lockpins in stowage locations.
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2-85. OPERATION OF WEAPONS RING

(Sheet 1 of 3)
Do not turn weapons ring more than ±300 degrees from straight
ahead when power cables are attached to launcher. Tracking may
be restricted or equipment damaged.
A. To unlock weapons ring, move brake handle to up position.
B. Rotate weapons ring by gripping brake handle and stationary handle.
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2-85. OPERATION OF WEAPONS RING (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 3)
To lock weapons ring, move brake handle to down position. If necessary,

rotate weapons ring slightly to engage lock.
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2-85. OPERATION OF WEAPONS RING (CONT)

(Sheet 3 of 3)
The gunners sling serves as a seat rest or frontal restrainer for a gunner
positioned in the weapon station. It is adjustable as needed.
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Section VIII. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

SCOPE 2-86 2-459
COLD WEATHER 2-87 2-460
HOT WEATHER 2-88 2-461
HIGH HUMIDITY 2-89 2-462
AIR PRESSURE 2-90 2-464
HIGH WINDS 2-91 2-464
SALT WATER 2-92 2-464
OVER WATER 2-93 2-465
SMOKE AND AREA FIRES 2-94 2-471
2-86. SCOPE
The operational procedures covered in this chapter will be used when

operating the TOW 2 Weapon System under unusual conditions.
The problems you will have in operating the TOW 2 Weapon System under
unusual conditions are as follows:
a. Finding and tracking the right target.
b. Keeping the equipment operational.
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2-87. COLD WEATHER
When the TOW 2 Weapon System is set up, perform the procedures below to keep it
operational .
NOTE
The TOW 2 Weapon System will not

operate properly below -31.7°C
(-25°F).
Check for ice and snow on the

lens surfaces of the day sight
tracker and night sight.
A. Avoid breathing on day

sight tracker optics.
B. Check all mechanical

devices such as switches,
clamps, and levers for ice
or snow.
para 2-15
para 2-21
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2-88. HOT WEATHER
NOTE
The TOW 2 Weapon System will not operate properly above

+140° Fahrenheit.
Avoid exposing the encased missiles and TOW 2 Weapon System components to prolonged
direct sunlight in hot weather. Particular weapon system components that need
protection from the heat of direct sunlight are:
• Night Sight
• Day Sight Tracker
• Missile Guidance Set
• Traversing Unit
If no suitable shelter is available to protect encased missiles and

weapon system components, use any available materials (tarpaulins, cloth,
leafy branches, etc.) to provide shade.
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2-89. HIGH HUMIDITY

(Sheet 1 of 2)
MATERIALS: Ml antifogging kit (item 15, Appendix C)
The TOW 2 Weapon System will operate regardless of the humidity. Moisture can be
prevented from settling on the lenses by frequent use of the Ml antifogging kit.
Do not use M1 antifogging kit on

front lens of night sight. This
will degrade the infrared image.
See lens cleaning instructions,
paragraph 2-21.
NOTE
• The M1 antifogging kit cannot prevent the formation of

frost.
• The following steps show how to use the M1 antifogging kit.
A. Pull cloth out of M1 antifogging kit bottle.
B. Apply clean water to eyepiece and lens surface.
C. After water gets on the surface of lens, wipe the lens firmly in a
circular motion with cloth.
NOTE
If the cloth becomes wet allow it to dry without being

squeezed.
D. Store cloth in bottle when not in use.

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2-89. HIGH HUMIDITY (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 2)
A. Avoid exposing the TOW 2 Weapon System and encased missile to rain,
snow, or hail when not engaged in operations.
NOTE
Unnecessary exposure to severe weather can increase

the amount of maintenance needed by the TOW system.
B. If no suitable shelter is available to protect the TOW 2 Weapon System

from poor weather, then a tarpaulin or other material should be used
to cover the weapon system and encased missiles.
If the weapon system and encased missiles have been exposed to wet weather, do
the following procedures:
A. Remove all moisture from optical surfaces and those surfaces which are to
be protected by covers, caps, etc. Perform cleaning procedures for optical
surfaces (see para 2-20 and 2-21).
B. The encased missile and weapon system should be dried if time and condi-
tions permit.
C. Avoid getting water into electrical connectors or on exposed electrical

pins.
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2-90. AIR PRESSURE
The air is “thinner” at higher altitudes. The missile will require more time
to correct for a steer error at high altitude than for the same steer error at
a low altitude. Since missile steering is done automatically by the weapon sys-
tem, the gunner only has to track the target through the day sight tracker. The
TOW 2 Weapon System will operate properly up to an altitude of 10,000 feet.
2-91. HIGH WINDS
NOTE
• Firing missile into a high cross wind can cause

slight tracking problems.
• Generally, however, the TOW 2 Weapon system will
automatically adjust for the effects of cross winds
on the TOW missile.
A. The launcher should be shielded from high winds if possible to avoid

tracking problems.
B. Try to select targets either up or down wind from the launcher.
2-92. SALT WATER
NOTE
Salt water in contact with night sight could corrode

and damage the lens. Do the following procedure to
clean the night sight.
A. Clean lens carefully with fresh water.
B. Use a clean cotton pad and dab lightly over lens in order to remove traces
of water and dry the lens.
C. Use clean cloth and wipe out traces of water on other parts.
D. Leave the assembly exposed to air for an hour to dry off the eyepiece
cushion assembly.
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2-93. OVER WATER

(Sheet 1 of 6)
The TOW 2 Weapon System’s range is limited when fired over water. If the guide
wires get too close to the water, the signal sent will be shorted.
The various types of TOW missiles may be fired over water to a maximum range as
shown below and limited range as shown on the next page.
TOW missile BGM-71A, BGM-71A-2, BGM-71A-2A, BTM-71A, BTM-71A-2,

BTM-71A-2A, or BTM-71A-2B can be fired over water 3610 feet or 1100
meters wide with a maximum range shown.
TOW missile BGM-71A-1, BGM-71A-3, BGM-71A-3A, BGM-71C, BGM-71C-1,

BG14-71C-1A, BGM-71C-2B, BGM-71C-4B, BGM-71D, BGM-71D-1B, BGM-71D-3B,
BGM-71E, BG14-71E-1B, BGM-71E-3B, BGM-71F, BTM-71A-1, BTM-71A-1B,
BTM-71A-3, BTM-71A-3A, BTM-71A-3B, BTM-71D-1B, or BTM-71E-2B can be
fired over water 2626 feet or 800 meters wide-with a maximum range
shown.
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2-93. OVER WATER (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 6)
TOW missile BGM-71A, BGM-71A-2, BGM-71A-2A, BTM-71-2,

BTM-71A-2A, or BTM-71A-2B can be fired over water 4593 feet or 1400
meter wide with a limited range shown.
TOW missile BGM-71A-1, BGM-71A-3, BGM-71A-3A, BGM-71C, BGM-71C-1,

BGM-71C-1A, BGM-71C-2B, BGM-71C-4B, BGM-71D, BGM-71D-1B, BGM-71D-3B
BGM-71E, BGM-71E-1B, BGM-71E-3B, BGM-71F, BTM-71A-1, BTM-71A-1B,
BTM-71A-3, BTM-71A-3A, BTM-71A-3B, or BTM-71E-2B can be
fired over water 3610 feet or 1100 meters wide with a limited range
shown.
NOTE
If the TOW 2 launcher or target is raised above the

surface of water, the missile firing range is
increased.
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(Sheet 3 of 6)
The missile firing range for the given heights above water is determined by using
the following four graphs. To use the graphs, first determine the height above
water of the TOW 2 launcher. Put a mark at the height on the left-hand column
of the graph. Then determine the height above water of the target. Put a mark
at that height on the right-hand column of the graph. Connect the two marks
with a straight line. Find where the line crosses the center column. The
reading at that point on the center column tells the maximum range the missile
can travel without getting too close to the water.
NOTE
If you are measuring in feet, use the graph in step 5

or step 8. If you are measuring in meters, use the
graph in step 6 or step 7.
Use to find range of TOW missile BGM-71A, BGM-71A-2, BGM-71A-2A, BTM-71A,

BTM-71A-2, BTM-71A-2A or BTM-71A-2B in feet. For example, line (a) on the graph
shows the missile can hit the target across an 8000-foot strip of water when
launcher is 12 feet above water and target is 36 feet above water. Line (b)
shows that when the launcher is 75 feet above water and the target is 3 feet
above water, the missile can hit the target across a 9840-foot strip of water.
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(Sheet 5 of 6)
Use to find range of TOW missile BGM-71A-1, BGM-71A-3, BGM-71A-3A,

BGM-71C, BGM-71C-1, BGM-71C-lA, BGM-71C-2B, BGM-71C-4B, BGM-71D,
BGM-71D-lB, BGM-71D-3B, BGM-71E, BGM-71E-1B, BGM-71E-3B, BGM-71F,
BTM-71A-1, BTM-71A-1B, BTM-71A-3, BTM-71A-3A, BTM-71A-3B, BTM-71D-1B,
or BTM-71E-2B in meters. For example, line (a) on the graph shows
the missile can hit the target across a 3750-meter strip of water if
the launcher is 41 meters above water level and target is 1 meter
above water level. Line (b) shows that if the launcher is 6 meters
above water and the target is 18 meters above water, the missile can
hit the target across a 2625-meter strip of water.
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(Sheet 6 of 6)
Use to find range of TOW missile BGM-71A-1, BGM-71A-3, BGM-71A-3A,

BGM-71C, BGM-71C-1, BGM-71C-1A, BGM-71C-2B, BGM-71C-4B, BGM-71D,
BGM-71D-1B, BGM-71D-3B, BGM-71E, BGM-71E-1B, BGM-71E-3B, BGM-71F,
BTM-71A-1, BTM-71A-1B, BTM-71A-3, BTM-71A-3A, BTM-71A-3B, BTM-71D-1B,
or BTM-71E-2B in feet. For example, line (a) on the graph shows
the missile can hit the target across a 12,300-foot strip of water if
the launcher is 134 feet above water level and target is 5 feet
above water level. Line (b) shows that if the launcher is 20 feet
above water and the target is 50 feet above water, the missile can
hit the target across a 7925-foot strip of water.
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2-94. SMOKE AND AREA FIRES
A. Smoke can obscure the gunner’s line-of-sight and hide the target when
using the day sight tracker. The gunner should use the night sight
when visibility is limited.
B. A fire can burn through the command-link wire causing you to lose
control of the missile. Avoid firing through fire and over fires if
there is the possibility that the wires will contact the fire before
missile impact.
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CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter tells the operator how to keep the TOW 2 Weapon System in
working condition.
Section I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT 3-2
Section II. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3-3
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Section I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, AND TEST EQUIPMENT
SCOPE 3-1 3-2
SPECIAL TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT 3-2 3-2
SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS 3-3 3-2
3-1. SCOPE
This section tells the operator what repair parts, special tools, and test equipment
are necessary to maintain the TOW 2 Weapon System.
3-2. SPECIAL TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT
No special tools or equipment is needed to maintain the TOW 2 Weapon System.
3-3. SPARES AND REPAIR P A R T S
Spares and repair parts are listed and illustrated in the repair parts and special
tools list covering organizational maintenance for the TOW 2 Weapon System
(TM 9-1425-450-24P).
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Section II. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
SCOPE 3-4 3-5
MISSILE GUIDANCE SET BATTERY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 3-5 3-6
MISSILE GUIDANCE SET BATTERY ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 3-6 3-7
MISSILE GUIDANCE SET POWER CONDITIONER REMOVAL 3-7 3-8
MISSILE GUIDANCE SET POWER CONDITIONER INSTALLATION 3-8 3-9
REMOVAL OF WINGED STUDS FROM BATTERY ASSEMBLY 3-8.1 3-10.1
REPLACEMENT OF WINGED STUDS ON BATTERY ASSEMBLY 3-8.2 3-10.3
REMOVAL OF WINGED STUDS FROM POWER CONDITIONER 3-8.3 3-10.4
REPLACEMENT OF WINGED STUDS ON POWER CONDITIONER 3-8.4 3-10.6
DELETED 3-9 thru 3-60.2
REMOVAL OF BATTERY POWER CONDITIONER BATTERIES 3-61 3-91
INSTALLATION OF BATTERY POWER CONDITIONER 3-62 3-91

BATTERIES
REMOVAL OF EYEGUARD CUSHION 3-62.1 3-94
INSTALLATION OF EEGUARD CUSHION 3-62.2 3-95
REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES INDEX 3-63 3-96
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Section Il. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (CONT)
SECTION CONTENTS (CONT) PARA PAGE
INSTALLATION OF STRAP ASSEMBLIES ON MISSILE CARRIER 3-52 3-82

REMOVAL OF SPARE BATTERY RACK FROM MISSILE CARRIER 3-53 3-83
INSTALLATION OF SPARE BATTERY RACK IN MISSILE CARRIER 3-54 3-84
STOWAGE OF REAR SEAT IN MISSILE CARRIER 3-55 3-86
PREPARING REAR SEAT FOR USE IN MISSILE CARRIER 3-56 3-87
REMOVAL OF MISSILE STORAGE RACK TIE-DOWN STRAPS FROM
JEEP LAUNCHER 3-57 3-88
INSTALLATION OF MISSILE STORAGE RACK TIE-DOWN STRAPS ON

JEEP LAUNCHER 3-58 3-89
REMOVAL OF M236 MOUNTING KIT FROM MISSILE CARRIER 3-59 3-90

INSTALLATION OF M236 MOUNTING KIT IN MISSILE CARRIER 3-60 3-90
REMOVAL OF NIGHT SIGHT VEHICLE POWER CONDITIONER FROM
HMMWV 3-60.1 3-90.1
INSTALLATION OF NIGHT SIGHT VEHICLE POWER CONDITIONER

IN HMMWV 3-60.2 3-90.3
REMOVAL OF BATTERY POWER CONDITIONER BATTERIES 3-61 3-90.6

INSTALLATION OF BATTERY POWER CONDITIONER BATTERIES 3-62 3-92
REMOVAL OF EYEGUARD CUSHION 3-62.1 3-94
INSTALLATION OF EYEGUARD CUSHION 3-62.2 3-95
REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES INDEX 3-63 3-96
3-4. SCOPE
This section contains the removal and replacement procedures needed by the operator
to keep the TOW 2 Weapon System in operation.
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3-5. MISSILE GUIDANCE SET BATTERY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
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3-6. MISSILE GUIDANCE SET BATTERY ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
A. Remove protective cap from connector P10 and install on storage connector.
B. Line up connector P10 on battery assembly with connector J10 on missile

guidance set.
C. Fit battery assembly tab into missile guidance set groove.
D. Push straight down/forward on battery assembly until connector P10 is

joined to connector J10.
A. While pushing down/forward on-battery assembly, turn six wing nuts in

direction of arrow to tighten.
B. Keep pushing down/forward on battery assembly until at least two wing nuts
are tight.
C. When all six wing nuts are tight, the battery assembly will be locked to
the missile guidance set.
END OF TASK
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3-7. MISSILE GUIDANCE SET POWER CONDITIONER REMOVAL

(Sheet 1 of 2)
Injury to personnel or damage to equipment can

occur if power conditioner ON/OFF switch is not
set to OFF.
A. Set power conditioner ON/OFF switch to OFF.
B. Turn power conditioner cable connector in direction of arrow and remove

cable connector.
C. On power conditioner, turn six wing nuts in direction of arrow to loosen.
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3-7. MISSILE GUIDANCE SET POWER CONDITIONER REMOVAL (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 2)
A. Pull strai ght up/out on handle of power conditioner.
B. Lift/pull power conditioner until it is free of missile guidance set.
END OF TASK
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3-8. MISSILE GUIDANCE SET POWER CONDITIONER INSTALLATION

(Sheet 1 of 2)
A. Line up connector J2 on power conditioner with connector J10 on missile

guidance set.
B. Fit power conditioner tab into missile guidance set groove.
C. Push straight down/forward on power conditioner until connector J2 is
joined to connector J10.
A. While pushing down/forward on power conditioner, turn six wing nuts in

direction of arrow to tighten.
B. Keep pushing down/forward on power conditioner until at least two wing
nuts are tight.
C. When all six wing nuts are tight, the power conditioner will be locked to
the missile guidance set.
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3-8. MISSILE GUIDANCE SET POWER CONDITIONER INSTALLATION (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 2)
Injury to personnel or damage to equipment can

occur if power condition ON/OFF switch is not
set to OFF.
A. Make sure power conditioner ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
B. Fit power conditioner cable connector onto connector J1 on power conditioner.
C. Turn locking nut on power conditioner cable connector in direction of arrow

until tight.
D. Set power conditioner ON/OFF switch to ON.
END OF TASK
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3-8.1. REMOVAL OF WINGED STUDS FROM BATTERY ASSEMBLY

(Sheet 1 of 2)
TOOLS: Retaining ring pliers
The electrolyte in the batteries contains

potassium hydroxide, a caustic chemical
agent.
Should a battery be damaged:

handle with extreme care.
Prevent any part of the body
(especially the face) from
coming in contact with the
electrolyte.
Should electrolyte come in contact with

the body:
use boric acid solution and
cleanse contact area immediately.
Rinse contact area with plenty of
water.
If any part of the battery assembly is

leaking, it is defective. Replace
battery assembly.
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3-8.1. REMOVAL OF WINGED STUDS FROM BATTERY ASSEMBLY (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 2)
Do not expand retaining ring any

more than necessary.
A. Remove retaining ring (1) from winged stud (2)
B. Remove winged stud (2) from battery assembly (3).
END OF TASK
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3-8.2. REPLACEMENT OF WINGED STUDS ON BATTERY ASSEMBLY
A. Put shaft (1) of winged stud (2) through hole (3) in battery assembly (4).

B. Install retaining ring (5) on shaft (l), with retaining ring flat side down.
END OF TASK
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3-8.3. REMOVAL OF WINGED STUDS FROM POWER CONDITIONER

(SHEET 1 OF 2)
Make sure power conditioner power switch is set to

OFF, and discharge the power conditioner before
disassembly.
Serious burns to personnel and damage to TVPC may

occur if power conditioner is not discharged before
disassembly.
Discharge the power conditioner by raising

TEST/OPERATE switch to TEST and hold. Wait until
the PASS/FAIL indicators go out.
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3-8.3. REMOVAL OF WINGED STUDS FROM POWER CONDITIONER (CONT)

(SHEET 2 OF 2)

A. Remove retaining ring (1) from winged stud (2).
B. Remove winged stud (2) from power conditioner (3).
END OF TASK
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3-8.4. REPLACEMENT OF WINGED STUDS ON POWER CONDITIONER
A. Put shaft (1) of winged stud (2) through hole (3) in power conditioner (4).

B. Install retaining ring (5) on shaft (1), with retaining ring flat side down.
END OF TASK
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3-61. REMOVAL OF BATTERY POWER CONDITIONER BATTERIES

(SHEET 1 OF 2)
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3-61. REMOVAL OF BATTERY POWER CONDITIONER BATTERIES

(SHEET 2 OF 2)
A. Slide six latches (1) to unlatched position and remove battery cover (2) and
gasket (3).
B. Remove two batteries (4).
END OF TASK
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3-62. INSTALLATION OF BATTERY POWER CONDITIONER BATTERIES (CONT)

(Sheet 2 of 2)
A. Insert terminals of each battery (1) into mating connector (2) and
press down on battery (1).
B. Install gasket (3) and battery cover (4) and latch six latches (5).
C. Close battery case lid (6) and secure latch (7).
END OF TASK
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3-62.1. REMOVAL OF EYEGUARD CUSHION
TOOLS: Eyepiece protective cover - 10192460-81411 or (81411A)
MATERIALS: Lens paper (item 18, App C)
Always use eyepiece protective cover in this

procedure. Damage to eyepiece lens may result
if it is not used. Make sure that eyepiece
protective cover and eyepiece lens (1) are
clean before installing eyepiece protective
cover.
A. Clean eyepiece lens (1).
B. Wipe eyepiece protective cover clean.
C. Install eyepiece protective cover over eyepiece lens (l).
D. Turn eyeguard cushion (2) counterclockwise and remove it

from eyepiece assembly (3).
END OF TASK
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3-62.2. INSTALLATION OF EYEGUARD CUSHION
TOOLS: Eyepiece protective cover - 10192460-81411 or (81411A)

Orangewood stick
MATERIALS: Lens paper (item 18, App C)
Always use eyepiece protective cover in this

procedure. Damage to eyepiece lens may result
if it is not used. Make sure that eyepiece pro-
tective cover and eyepiece lens (1) are clean
before installing eyepiece protective cover.
A. Clean eyepiece lens (1).
B. Wipe eyepiece protective cover clean,
C. Place eyeguard cushion (2) on eyeguard mounting plate (3) and turn
clockwise until tight.
D. Using clean orangewood stick, remove eyepiece protective cover from

eyepiece lens (1).
END OF TASK
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3-63. REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES INDEX
Tripod HMMWV
Mounted Mounted
TOW 2 System TOW 2 System
Item
Remove Replace Remove Replace
(para) (para) (para) (para)
Battery Assembly 3-5 3-6 3-5 3-6
Missile Guidance Set 2-44 2-32 2-82 2-76
Traversing Unit 2-44 2-28 2-82 2-76
Day Sight Tracker 2-44 2-30 2-82 2-76
Battery Power Conditioner 3-61 3-62 3-61 3-62

Batteries
Night Sight 2-44 2-31 2-82 2-76
Launch Tube 2-44 2-29 2-82 2-76
Power Conditioner N/A N/A 3-7 3-8
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CHAPTER 4
AMMUNITION (MISSILE)
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter contains a description of the TOW missiles. It includes

instructions for storing and shipping the TOW missiles, and for inspecting
the missiles when they are first received.
CHAPTER CONTENTS PARA PAGE
TOW MISSILE 4-1 4-2
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION 4-2 4-3
EXPLOSIVE CONTENTS 4-3 4-3
HANDLING AND STORAGE 4-4 4-3
INSPECTION UPON RECEIPT OF TOW MISSILE 4-5 4-7
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4-1. TOW MISSILE
The TOW missile used with the TOW 2 Weapon System is encased in a launch con-
tainer which is put into the TOW 2 launcher when ready for use. The TOW
missile comes in 18 attack types (BGM series) containing a high-explosive
warhead, and 11 practice types (BTM series) having an inactive warhead.
Missile size and weight data is summarized in table 4-1. The various types
of TOW missiles are identified in table 4-1.1.
Table 4-1. TOW Encased Missile Size and Weight Data
Guided Missile, Practice

Guided Missile, Surface (Inert Warhead, Live Motor)
Nomenclature Attack, BGM Series BTM Series
Length 50.6 in (128.4 cm) 50.6 (128.4 cm)
Diameter 8.6 in (21.9 cm) 8.6 in (21.9 cm)
Volume 1.7 cu ft (48.1 L) 1.7 cu ft (48.1 L)
Weight 54.2 lb (24.6 kg) 54.2 lb2 (24.6 kg)

61.3 lb2 (27.9 kg) 61.3 lb (27.9 kg)
64.1 lb3 (29.1 kg) 64.1 lb3 (29.1 kg)
63.9 lb4 (29.0 kg)
Explosive Weight
(Approx.)
Warhead 5.3 lbl (2.4 kg) None

4.5 lb2 (2.0 kg)
6.9 lb3 (3.1 kg)
7.0 lb4 (3.2 kg)
5.4 lb
Launch Motor 1.2 lb (0.55 kg) 1.2 lb (0.55 kg)
Flight Motor 5.6 lb. (2.5 kg) 5.6 lb (2.5 kg)

2,3,4 2,3
7.0 lb. (3.2 kg) (3.2 kg)
1
BGM-71C, BGM-71C-1, BGM-71C-1A, BGM-71C-2B, and BGM 71C-4B
2
BGM-71D, BGM-71D-1B. and BGM-71D-3B
3
BGM-71E, BGM-71E-1B; BGM-71E-3B, and BTM-71E-2B
4
BGM-71F
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4-1. TOW MISSILE (CONT)
Table 4-1.1. TOW Missile Identification
Missile Part
Type Description Number
BGM-71A Guided missile, surface attack: normal range 10189999
BGM-71A-1 Guided missile, surface attack: extended range 11500160
BGM-71A-2 Guided missile, surface attack: missile ord- 13100906

nance inhibit circuit (MOIC)
BGM-71A-2A Guided missile, surface attack: MOIC, coated 13296259

launch motor
BGM-71A-3 Guided missile, surface attack: extended 13100902

range, MOIC
BGM-71A-3A Guided missile, surface attack: extended 13296261

range, MOIC, coated launch motor
BGFI-71C Guided missile, surface attack: improved TOW 13060893
BGM-71C-1 Guided missile, surface attack: improved TOW, 13100900

MOIC
BGM-71C-1A Guided missile, surface attack: improved TOW, 13296263

MOIC, coated launch motor
BGM-71C-2B Guided missile, surface attack: improved TOW, 13296476

coated launch motor
BGM-71C-4B Guided missile, surface attack: improved TOW, 13296321

digital electronics unit, coated
launch motor
BGM-71D Guided missile, surface attack: TOW 2 13194422
BGM-71D-1B Guided missile, surface attack: TOW 2, 13296474

coated launch motor
BGM-71D-3B Guided missile, surface attack: TOW 2, 13296322

launch motor
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4-1. TOW MISSILE (CONT)
(Table 4-1.1, continued)
Missile Part
Type Description Number
BGM-71E Guided missile, surface attack: TOW 2A 13218444
BGM-71E-1B Guided missile, surface attack: TOW 2A, 13296473

coated launch motor
BGM-71E-3B Guided missile, surface attack: TOW 2A 13296323

launch motor
BGM-71F Guided missile, surface attack: TOW 2B 13296442
BTM-71A Guided missile, practice: normal range 10190149
BTM-71A-1 Guided missile, practice: extended range 11500162
BTM-71A-1B Guided missile, practice: extended range 13296489

coated launch motor
BTM-71A-2 Guided missile, practice: MOIC 13100908
BTM-71A-2A Guided missile, practice: MOIC, cobalt-free 13296260

launch motor
BTM-71A-2B Guided missile, practice: MOIC, coated 13296486

launch motor
BTM-71A-3 Guided missile, practice: extended range 13100904

MOIC
BTM-71A-3A Guided missile, practice: extended range, 13296262

MOIC, coated launch motor
BTM-71A-3B Guided missile, practice: extended range, 13296324

digital electronics unit, coated launch
motor
BTM-71D-lB Guided missile, practice: TOW 2, coated 13296497

launch motor
BTM-71E-2B Guided missile, practice: TOW 2A, digital 13367100

electronics unit, coated launch motor
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4-2. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
TOW missile is listed in quantity distance class 1.1 and storage compatibility
group E for live and C for practice.
4-3. EXPLOSIVE CONTENTS
Warhead is CLASS A EXPLOSIVE.
4-4. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NOTE
Refer to TM 9-1300-206 for general information about handling

and storage. See following precautions about handling and
storage of TOW encased missile.
a. Handling
(1) Do not try to remove missile from launch container.
(2) Do not handle encased missile roughly or drop it. Damage may
occur to motor propellant grain or other components and cause
a failure at launch or in flight.
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4-4. HANDLING AND STORAGE (CONT)
b. Storage
(1) Follow good storage practice. Protect encased missiles from sun, rain, and
moisture. Use at least six inches of dunnage under the wooden overpacks. Put
waterproof cover over and around stack of missiles. Shelter should be big enough
to have good air circulation. Shelter and encased missiles should be easy to get
at so missiles will stay in good condition and be ready for immediate use.
(2) All encased missiles in storage area must be stored with nose ends pointing
in the same direction. Direction of storage should permit the least danger to
personnel or equipment in case of explosionor fire.
(3) Storage area should provide the most protection from damage, corrosion, or
wearing away. Storage temperature must be between -53.9 and +68.3°C (-65 to
155°F). The storage area should:
(a) Be on level ground and have the most protection from the weather.
(b) Have good drainage.
(c) Be arranged so that inspection of missiles can be doneas required.
(d) Meet quantity-distance requirements. Refer to TM 9-1300-206 for general

information on storage of ammunition. Missiles are encased and stored in wooden
overpacks. Inspection must be done on encased missiles before they are stored.
Storage data is included in table 4-2.
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Table 4-2. TOW Encased Missile Color Coding, Shipment, and Storage Data
Guided Missile, Practice,

Guided Missile, Surface (Inert Warhead, Live Motors)
National stock number 1410-00-087-1521 (BGM-71A) 1410-00-087-1527 (BTM-71A)
(NSN) 1410-01-007-2507 (F3GM-71A-1) 1410-01-007-2508 (BTM-71A-1)
1410-01-139-1512 (BGM-71A-2) 1410-01-309-8302 (BTM-71A-1B)
1410-01-257-6493 (BGM-71A-2A) 1410-01-137-9976 (BTM-71A-2)
1410-01-181-6032 (BGM-71A-3) 1410-01-257-6494 (BTM-71A-2A)
1410-01-257-7584 (BGM-71A-3A) 1410-01-309-8301 (BTM-71A-2B)
1410-01-106-8514 (BGM-71C) 1410-01-180-6791 (BTM-71A-3)
1410-01-180-6790 (BGM-71C-1) 1410-01-257-7585 (BTM-71A-3A)
1410-01-257-7583 (BGM-71C-1A) 1410-01-313-5364 (BTM-71A-3B)
1410-01-309-8303 (BGM-71C-2B) 141O-O1-3O3-5172 (BTM-71D-1B)
1410-01-313-5365 (BGM-71C-4B) 1410-01-343-8924 (BTM-71E-2B)
1410-01-135-2092 (BGM-71D)
1410-01-301-0815 (BGM-71D-1B)
1410-01-313-5366 (BGM-71D-3B)
1410-01-229-9948 (BGM-71E)
1410-01-300-0254 (BGM 71E-1B)
1410-01-313-5367 (BGM-71E-3B)
1410-01-322-5333 (BGM-71F)
Basic color of encased Olive drab Olive drab

missile
Color of data markings White or yellow White
on encased missile
Color code marking Four 2-inch brown squares Four 2-inch brown squares
on encased missile 90° apart, or 2-inch 900 apart, or 2-inch
back end brown stripes brown stripes
Color code marking Four 2-inch yellow Four 2-inch blue squares
on encased missile squares 900 apart, or 900 apart, or 2-inch blue
warhead end 2-inch yellow stripes stripes
Basic color of wooden Olive drab or unpainted Olive drab or unpainted
overpack container
Color code marking on Six black 3-inch squares, Six blue 3-inch squares,
wooden overpack placed diagonally opposite placed diagonally opposite
on top, in upper left hand on top, in upper left hand
corner on sides, and in corner on sides, and in
upper right hand corner upper right hand corner
on ends on ends
Color of data marking White or black White or black
on wooden overpack
DOT marking on wooden ROCKET AMMUNITION WITH ROCKET AMMUNITION WITH
overpack EXPLOSIVE PROJECTILE INERT LOADED PROJECTILE
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(Table 4-2, continued)
Guided Missile, Practice,

Guided Missile, Surface Inert Warhead, Live Motors)
DOT hazard CLASS A EXPLOSIVE CLASS A EXPLOSIVE

classification
Quantity-distance 1.1 1.1

classification
Storage compatibility E C
group
Storage temperature -53.9 to +68.3°C -53.9 to +68.3°C

limit (-65 to +155°F) (-65 to +155°F)
c. Overpack data
TOW encased missile is normally shipped and stored in a wooden overpack to pro-
tect it from shocks, being shaken, and being dropped. The overpack contains the
encased missile and padding around the missile. The launch container is part of
the encased missile and provides protection for it. Take care in handling and
moving the encased missile.
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4-5. INSPECTION UPON RECEIPT OF TOW MISSILE
APPLICABLE CONFIGURATION: All missiles
NOTE
After receipt inspection, surveillance inspection of the
encased missile is required every 12 months. When annual
inspection becomes due, notify supporting organization so
inspection can be done.
A. Inspect outside of wooden overpack to make sure that it is not damaged in

any way.
B. Encased missile in the wooden overpack may be in a plastic bag. If it is

in a bag, a humidity indicator is located in the bag and can be seen through
the window in the back end of the wooden overpack. If the humidity indica-
tor is blue, go to next page. If the humidity indicator is pink, remove the
plastic bag and throw it away, and take the encased missile back to the
appropriate ammunition supply point (ASP) as soon as possible.
C. If encased missile is not in a plastic bag, the humidity indicator on the

back end of the encased missile will be visible through the window in the
rear of the wooden overpack. If the humidity indicator is blue, go to next
page. If the humidity indicator is pink, take the encased missile back to
the appropriate ammunition supply point (ASP) as soon as possible.
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4-5. INSPECTION UPON RECEIPT OF TOW MISSILE (CONT)
A. Check markings on wooden overpack to be sure that ammunition is identified

right. See table 4-2 for identification data.
B. Check shipping papers to make sure that the ammunition received is what
is on the shipping papers.
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Check launch container for proper markings, identification, and color

coding. See table 4-2.
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Do not break diaphragm on end of encased missile. If moisture

ENCASED MISSILE
A. If encased missile is in a plastic bag, open bag and remove missile.

Throw bag away.
B. Position protective cover on electrical connector so that grooves on

protective cover line up with notches on electrical connector. Turn
protective cover clockwise to secure it in place.
C. Turn inside portion of protective cover fully clockwise.
D. Check forward and rear handling rings on encased missile to make sure
they are not damaged.
END OF TASK
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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
This appendix contains a list of manuals that are necessary to properly maintain the
equipment covered in this manual. For publications applicable to the TOW 2 Weapon
System, see TM 9-1425-450-L.
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APPENDIX B
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART
B-1. GENERAL
This appendix contains the maintenance allocation chart which shows the lowest level
of maintenance authorized to do certain maintenance operations.
B-2. MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS

The maintenance functions will be limited to and defined as follows:
a. Inspect. To determine the serviceability of an item by comparing its

physical, mechanical, and/or electrical characteristics with established
standards through examination (e.g., by sight, sound, or feel).
b. Test. To verify serviceability by measuring the mechanical, pneumatic,

hydraulic, or electrical characteristics of an item. and comparing those
characteristics with prescribed standards.
c. Service. Operations required periodically to keep an item in proper

operating condition, i.e., to clean (includes decontaminate, when
required), to preserve, to drain, to paint, or to replenish fuel,
lubricants, chemical fluids, or gases.
d. Adjust. To maintain or regulate, within prescribed limits, by bringing

into proper or exact position, or by setting the operating characteristics
to specified parameters.
e. Aline. To adjust specified variable elements of an item to bring about

optimum or desired performance.
f. Calibrate. To determine and cause corrections to be made or to be adjusted

on instruments or test, measuring, and diagnostic equipments used in
precision measurement. Consists of comparisons of two instruments, one of
which is a certified standard of known accuracy, to detect and adjust any
discrepancy in the accuracy of the instrument being compared.
g. Remove/Install. To remove and install the same item when required to

perform service or other maintenance functions. Install may be the act of
emplacing, seating, or fixing into position a spare, repair part, or module
(component or assembly) in a manner to allow the proper functioning of an
equipment or system.
h. Replace. To remove an unserviceable item and install a “serviceable

counterpart in its place. “Replace” is authorized by the MAC and is shown
as the 3rd position code of the SMR code.
i. Repair. The application of maintenance services, including fault

location/troubleshooting, removal/installation, and disassembly/assembly
procedures, and maintenance actions to identify troubles and restore
serviceability to an item by correcting specific damage, fault,
malfunction, or failure in a part, subassembly, module (component or
assembly), end item, or system.
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j. Overhaul. That maintenance effort (service/action) prescribed to restore

an item to a completely serviceable/operational condition as required by
maintenance standards in appropriate technical publications (i.e., DMWR).
Overhaul is normally the highest degree of maintenance performed by the
Army. Overhaul does not normally return an item to like new condition.
k. Rebuild. Consists of those services/actions necessary for the restoration

of unserviceable equipment to a like new condition in accordance with
original manufacturing standards. Rebuild is the highest degree of
materiel maintenance applied to Army equipment. The rebuild operation
includes the act of returning to zero those age measurements (hours/miles,
etc.) considered in classifying Army equipment/components.
B-3. COLUMN ENTRIES
An explanation of columns used in the maintenance allocation chart will be limited

to those shown. Entries for these columns are explained below:
a. Column 1. Group Number. Column 1 lists group numbers, the purpose of

which is to identify components, assemblies, subassemblies, and modules
with the next higher assembly.
b. Column 2. Component/Assembly. Column 2 contains the noun names of

components, assemblies, subassemblies, and modules for which maintenance is
authorized.
c. Column 3. Maintenance Functions. Column 3 lists the functions to be

performed on the item listed in Column 2.
d. Column 4. Maintenance Category. Column 4 specifies, by the listing of a

“work time” figure in the appropriate subcolumn(s), the lowest level of
maintenance authorized to perform the function listed in Column 3. This
figure represents the active time required to perform that maintenance
function at the indicated category of maintenance. If the number or
complexity of the tasks within the listed maintenance function vary at
different maintenance categories, appropriate “work time” figures will be
shown for each category. The number of man-hours specified by the “work
time” figure represents the average time required to restore an item
(assembly, subassembly, component, module, end item or system) to a
serviceable condition under typical field operating conditions. This time
includes preparation time, troubleshooting time, and quality
assurance/quality control time in addition to the time required to perform
the specific tasks identified for the maintenance functions authorized in
the maintenance allocation chart.
e. Column 5. Tools and Equipment. Column 5 specifies by code, those common

tool sets (not individual tools) and special tools, test, and support
equipment required to perform the designated function. These are identi-
fied in the Tool and Test Equipment Requirements table following the MAC.
f. Column 6. Remarks. Column 6 contains an alphabetic code which leads to

remarks which are pertinent to the item opposite the particular code.
Remarks are located “in the Remarks table following the MAC:
B-2
TM 9-1425-450-12
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART FOR LAUNCHER,

TUBULAR, GM M220A2, M220A3, M220A4
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Group Component/Assembly Maintenance Maintenance Category* Tools Re-

Number Function and marks
Equip-
ment
C O F H D
0010 Launcher, Tubular Inspect .02
GM M220A2 Test .30 .58 3, 4, 5, A.1
7, 8, 12
12
Aline .04
Install .15 3, 4, 5,
Repair .20 1.52 7, 8, 12
Test (180 day 2.00 3, 4, 5,
verification) 7, 8, 12
1000 Missile Guidance Test .60 7
Set, AN/TSQ-136 Replace .02
Repair 1.72 1, 3, 4,
5, 7
180 day veri- 2.00 3, 4, 5,
fication 7, 8, 12
1040 Housing Assy Replace .26
Transformer Replace .70 1
Connector, Replace .84

Battery, P1 Repair .84 1
1060 Carrier Board Replace 1.32 1
Assy, MGS
1080 Carrier Board Replace 1.4 1 A
Assy, PCU
1100 Error Detector Replace .28 1
(AZ)
1100 Error Detector Replace .28 1
(EL)
1120 Cmd Sig Generator Replace .28 1
1140 Programmer Replace .28 1
1160 Guidance I/O Replace .28 1
*C – Operator/Crew F – Direct Support D – Depot O - Organizational H – General Support
Change 13 B-3
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TUBULAR, GM M220A2
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Tool S
Maintenance Category* and
Group Maintenance Equip- Re-
Number Component/Assembly Function C O F H ment marks
1180 VTT PMM Replace .28 1
1200 Guidance MPM Replace .28 1
1200 VTT MPM Replace .28 1
1220 Guidance PMM Replace .28 1
1240 VTT I/O Replace .28 1
1260 Timing/Control Replace .28 1
1280 Video Processor Replace .28 1
1300 BITE Assy Replace .28 1
1320 PCU BITE Replace .50 1
1340 PCU Current Replace .50 1

Regulator
1360 PCU Motor Drive Replace .50 1
1380 PCU Linear Replace .50 1

Regulators
*C - Operator/Crew H - General Support

0 - Organizational D - Depot
F - Direct Support
B-4 Change 4
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TUBULAR, GM M220A2
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Tools
Maintenance Equip- Re-
Component/Assembly Function C O F H D ment marks
1400 PCU +15V Switcher Replace .50 1
1420 Pcu +5V supply Replace .50 1
1440 PCU Relay/Squib Replace .50 1
Fuse Replace .20 1
1460 Front Panel Assy Replace .48

Repair .04 1,7
Display Intensity Replace .66 1

Pot.
Switch (TEST/ Replace .66 1

OPERATE)
1480 Interface Assy Replace 1.38 1
Lamps, Display Replace .12 1

O - Organizational D - Depot
F - Direct Support
Change 4 B-5
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MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART FOR LAUNCHER

TUBULAR, GM M220A2
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Tools
Group Maintenance and
Number Component/Assembly Function C O F H D Re-
Equip
ment marks
2000 MGS Battery Inspect .10
Test .40 3,5,6,
14
Service .05 13
Replace .03
Repair .50 1.34 1,3,5,
6,13,
14
3000 Tube, GM Launcher Inspect .12

M22 Replace .02 .19 1
Repair .62 1
4000 Sight, Optical Inspect .32 2

MX9155/TSQ Test 1.00 2
Service 3.00 1,2,20
Replace .02 .32
Repair 7.00 1,2,
22,23
180 day 2.00 3,4,5,
annual ver. 7,8,12
Eyeguard Inspect .10 1.00

Replace 1
Cover, Housing Replace 1.00 1
Valve, Pneumatic Replace 1.00 1
Dessicant Container Replace 1.00 1
Indicator, Humidity Replace 1.00 1 2
Housing, Front Replace 1.50 1 2
Window, Optical 2 ea Replace 1.50 1,2 2
*C - Operator/Crew F - Direct Support D - Depot O - Organizational H - General Support
B-6 Change 12
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MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART FOR LAUNCHER.

TUBULAR, GM M220A2
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Tool S
Number Component/Assembly Function C O F H D ment mark:
Switch Assy, Replace 1.50 1 1

Reticle
Cover, Boresight Replace .50 1

Knobs 2 ea
Knobs, Boresight Replace .50 1

2 ea
Lens Assy, 13X Replace 1.50 1,2
4020 Latch Assembly Repair 1.32 1,2
Handle Assembly Repair .98 1,2
4040 Eyepiece, Tracker Replace 1.00 1

Repair 1.50 1
4060 Tracker Assy Replace 2.00 1

Repair 1.64 1,2
Motor, Tracker Replace 2.00 1
Resolver Assy Replace 2.00 1

Clean .20 1
Terminal Board Replace 2.00 1

Assy TB2
4080 Preamplifier Replace 1.50 1
4100 Modulator Assy Replace 1.50 1
4160 Sensor Assy Replace 1.50 1
Cable Harness Assy Replace 1.50 1
4180 Prism Subassy, Replace 2.00 1

Boresight Diode
F - Direct Support
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TUBULAR, GM M220A2
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Maintenance Category * Tools
Group Maintenance and
Number Component/Assembly Function C O F H D Equip- Re-
ment marks
Reticle Light Assy Replace 3.00 1
5000 Traversing Unit, M83 Inspect .60 2,3,5,

Test .58 10
180 Day 2.00 3,4,5,

Replace .03 7,8,12
Repair 5.18 1,2,3,
4,5,25
Handle Assy, Locking Repair 1.00 1, 2
Elevation 1.50
Chain Assy Adjust 1.00 1, 2
Replace 1.50 1
Equilibrator Adjust 1.00 1,2,

Replace 2.00 1,2
Repair 2.00 1,2
Interface Harness Replace 1.50 1

Assy (2A2W1) Repair 3.22 1,18,
19
Umbilical Cable Replace .10 24
Assy (2W1) Repair .20 1,18,
19
Post Amp Cable Replace .16 1
Assy (2W1) Repair .36 1,18,
19
5020 Clamp, Bridge Inspect .10 2
Test .40 1,2
Adjust .50 1,2
Replace 1.00 1
Repair 4.00 1
5060 Cable Assy, (2W2) Inspect .20 1
Test .40 1,3,5
Replace 2.00 11
Repair 2.00 1
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TUBULAR, GM M220A2
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Tools
Number Component/Assembly Function c 0 F H D ment marks
Damper, Azimuth Replace .50 1
Generator, Replace 1.00 1,2

Tachometer
Damper, Elevation Replace 2.00 1
Generator, Replace 1.00 1,2

Tachometer Repair 2.00
Trunnion Assy Repl ace 4.00 1,2

Repair 5.20 1
Cable Assy, J1 Inspect .40

(10225693) Test .60 3,5,10
Repair 2.00 1,18,19
Cable Assy Replace 3.00

(10189491) Repair 3.00 1,18,19
Wiring Harness Inspect .40 3,5,10

Test .60 3,5,10
Replace 2.00
Repair 2.60 1,3,5,
10,18,
19
Tripod Assembly, Inspect .04
Launcher M159A1
Replace .1
Repair 1.0 1
Coupling Clamp Inspect .1

Adjust .2
Replace .5
Repair .5

F - Direct Support
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TUBULAR, GM M220A2
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Maintenance Category *
Group Component/Assembly Maintenance C O F H D Tools Re-

Number Function and marks
Equip-
ment
Claw, Anchor Tripod Replace .5

Repair .5
Foot, Anchor Tripod Replace .5

Repair .5
Locking Mechanism, Replace .5

Tripod Leg Repair .5
Leg, Tripod Replace .5

Repair .5
Body, Tripod Replace 1.5
7000 Sight, Night Vision, Inspect .04 B

Infrared, AN/TAS-4A Test .48 4,5,9,
or AN/TAS-4C 11
Aline 2.0 11
Replace .02
Repair 1.78 1,4,5,
9,11
180 day 2.00 3,4,5,
Annual Ver 7,8,12
.10
Boresight Collimator 180 day 1.0
Annual Ver
Conditioner, Power, Replace .10 C

Night Sight Battery
Batteries (2) Replace .10 C
Cable, Battery Replace .10 C

Power Conditioner
Power Cable, Replace D

Boresight Collimator
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TUBULAR, GM M220A2
(1) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Tools
Number Component/Assembly Function C 0 F H D ment marks
9600 Conditioner, Inspect .02 .50

Power Test 2.00 1,3,4,
5,16
Replace .03
Repair 5.50 1,3,4,
5,16,
17
*C - Operator/crew H - General Support

F - Direct support
Change 4 B-11
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TUBULAR, GM M220A2 (CONT)
TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Tool or
Test
Equipment
Reference Maintenance National/NATO Tool
Code Category Nomenclature Stock Number Number
1 F Tool Kit, GM Maintenance: 5180-00-179-3574 5180-92-

Wire-Guided Missile System CL-A52
Repairer MOS 27E
2 F Supplementary Equipment, 4935-00-134-7730 10681618

GM System Test Station;
TOW
3 F Digital Multimeter, 6625-00-500-6640 N/A

Tektronix DM-501
4 F Oscilloscope, Tektronix 6625-01-023-7092 N/A

SC-502
5 F Power Mainframe, TM-503 6625-00-373-7528 N/A
6 F Digital Multimeter, 6625-00-210-7584 N/A

Fluke 8000A
7 F Test Set, Missile Guidance 4935-01-147-5999 13099749

Set, AN/TSM-152
8 F Test Set, Electrical 4935-01-119-3460 13195336

Circuit, AN/TSM-158
9 F Test Set, Amplifier, 5855-01-144-4837 13099878

AN/TAM-5
10 F Test Set, Electrical 6625-01-120-0027 13195112

Cable, AN/TSM-149
11 F Test Set, Night Vision 5855-01-154-3871 SM-C-

Sight AN/TAM-3A 806808
12 F Collimator, Boresight 5855-01-109-6433 N/A
13 O-F Battery Charger, 6130-01-018-9786 11500154

PP 4884A/T
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TUBULAR, GM M220A2, M220A3, M220A4 (CONT)
TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Tool or Test
Equipment Maintenance National/NATO Tool
Reference Category Nomenclature Stock Number Number
Code
14 F Cable, Power Monitor 4935-01-128-4773 N/A
15 F Monitor, Battery Charger N/A 13060888
16 F Test Adapter, Power 4935-01-112-3068 13060899

Conditioner
17 F Module Extractor 5120-01-126-4482 N/A
18 F Extraction Tool, No. 20 N/A CET-20-5
19 F Insertion Tool, No. 20 N/A CET-20-5
20 F Purge and Fill Kit 4920-01-016-5454 T1045171
21 O Tool Kit, General Mechanic 5181-00-177-7033 N/A
22 F IFTE N/A
23 F TOW/DRAGON TPS N/A
24 F Special Tool, for removing N/A 13012628

2W1 cable
25 F Autocollimator 6650-01-129-4968 N/A

or
Boresight Alinement Tube 4933-01-435-3166 13569468
and Special Socket Wrench 5120-01-435-3163 13569467
26 F Boresight Collimator Test Set
Change 13 B-13
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TUBULAR, GM M220A2 (CONT)
REMARKS
Reference Code Remarks
A Replace PCU carrier Assembly at field level by installing or replacing transformer or

battery connector. All other repairs at depot level.
B For complete MAC, refer to TM 9-5855-450-24.
C For complete MAC, refer to TM 9-5855-884-24.
D For complete MAC, refer to TM 9-5855-885-24.
B-14 Change 13 Pages B-15 thru B-24 deleted

TM 9-1425-450-12
APPENDIX C
EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST
Section I. INTRODUCTION
C-1. SCOPE
This appendix lists expendable supplies and materials you will need to operate and
maintain the TOW 2 Weapon System. These items are authorized to you by CTA 50-970,
Expendable Items (Except Medical, Class V, Repair Parts, and Heraldic Items).
C-2. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
a. Column 1 - Item Number. This number is assigned to the entry in the listing
and is referenced in the narrative instructions to identify the material (e.g.,
“Use desiccant item 8, Appendix C“).
b. Column 2 - Level. This column identifies the lowest level of maintenance that
requires the listed item.
C - Operator/Crew
O - Organizational Maintenance
c. Column 3 - National Stock Number. This is the National stock number assigned to
the item; use it to request or order the item.
d. Column 4 - Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if required, a

description to identify the item. The last line for each item indicates the part
number followed by the Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses,
if applicable.
e. Column 5 - Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the measure used in performing

the actual maintenance function. This measure is expressed by a two-character
alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in., pr). If the unit of measure differs
from the unit of issue, requisition the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy
your requirements.
C-1
TM 9-1425-450-12
Section II. EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST
Some materials in this section are toxic and/or flammable. See

footnotes at the end of this listing.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
National
Item Stock
Number Level Number Description U/M
1 8040-00-843-3466 Adhesive, Fed Spec MMM-A-121GL Bond,

Vulcanized Syn Rubber to Metal
2 C 6810-00-201-0906 1,2 Alcohol, Denatured (81348) PT

0B760GRADE 3
3 0 8020-00-245-4509 Brush, Camel Hair EA
4 0 7920-00-282-2470 Brush, Scrub EA
5 0 8305-00-267-3015 Cloth, Cheesecloth, White,

Unshrunk, 36 W, 0.87 to 1.03
Oz. per Sq. Yd.
CCCC440TY2CLASS 2 - 361NWIDE
6 8030-00-837-6557 Compound, Corrosion Preventive

MIL-C-16173, Grade 3
7 0 6850-00-835-0484 Deicing-Defrosting 0DO0190 (81346) OZ
8 0 6850-00-264-6568 Desiccant, Bag
9 0 7930-00-282-9699 Detergent GL
10 0 8010-01-160-6741 1,2 Paint, Polyurethane, MIL-C-46168,

Type Optional, Green 383 QT
11 0 8010-01-141-2419 1,2 Paint, Polyurethane, MIL-C-46168, QT

Type 1, Black 37038
12 C 6810-00-264-6637 Glycerol, Technical OG491 (81348) PT
1
Toxic
2
Flammable
C-2 Change 4
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
National
Item Stock
13 9150-00-985-7246 Grease LB
15 C 6850-00-127-7193 M1 Antifogging Kit 95-16-1 EA
16 5120-00-293-2081 Orangewood Stick BX
17 0 8320-00-299-8625 Pad, Cotton LB
18 C 6640-00-597-6745 Paper, Lens (05347 )

UUP313TYPE1OR2 (81348)
UUP313CTYPE2 (81348)
NNNP40
19 Plastisol, MIL-P-20689, Type 1
20 0 8010-01-193-0519 Primer, MIL-P-53022A QT
21 8080-00-835-2114 Primer, Fed Spec TT-P-1757, Color

Yellow
23 8030-00-145-0300 Putty, MIL-P-8116B, Zinc Chromate
24 0 7920-00-205-1711 Rag, Wiping Cotton, Bleached or LB

Unbleached, for General Purpose
Use, SPEC DOD-R-30,
50 lb BE MS16746-131 (96906)
DDDR30CLASS2 (81348)
25 C 7930-00-880-4454 Solution, Lens Cleaning GL
26 6810-00-281-2785 1’ 2 Solvent, Cleaning, Methylethyl

Ketone, Fed Spec TT-M-261
1
Toxic
2
Flammable
Change 4 C-3
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
National
Item Stock
27 O 6520-00-501-8000 Syringe, Rubber EA
28 0 7510-00-266-6710 Tape, pressure sensitive adhesive RO

crepe paper backing, opaque,
masking, 2 W MS16698-73 (96906)
29 0 6810-00-579 -84311,2 Toluene Technical, TT-T-548 (81238)
30 8040-00-843-0802 Sealant, RTV, Clear
31 8040-00-851-0211 Sealant, RTV, Black
32 0 8415-00-266-8673, Gloves, Rubber, Acid and PR

8415-00-266-8675, Alkali Resistant
8415-00-266-8677,
8415-00-266-8679
1
Toxic
2
Flammable
C-4 Change 2
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APPENDIX D
COMPONENTS OF END ITEM LIST
D-1. SCOPE
This appendix lists components of end item and basic issue items for the TOW 2
Weapon System to help you inventory items required for safe and efficient operation.
D-2. GENERAL
The Components of End Item and Basic Issue Items lists are divided into the follow-
ing sections;
a. Section I. Components of End Item. This listing is for informational purposes

only, and is not authority to requisition replacements. These items are part
of the end item, but are removed and separately packaged for transportation or
shipment. As part of the end item, these items must be with the end item
whenever it is issued or transferred between property accounts. Illustrations
are furnished to assist you in identifying the items.
b. Section II. Basic Issue Items. These are the minimum, essential items
required to place the TOW 2 Weapon System in operation, to operate it, and to
perform emergency repairs. Although shipped separately packaged, BII must be
with the TOW 2 Weapon System during operation and whenever it is transferred
between property accounts. The illustrations will assist you with hard-to-
identify items. This manual is your authority to request/requisition replace-
ment BII, based on TOE/MTOE authorization of the end item.
D-3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
The following provides an explanation of columns found in the tabular listings:
a. Column (1) - Illustration Number (Illus Number). This column indicates the
number of the illustration in which the item is shown.
b. Column (2) - National Stock Number. Indicates the National stock number
assigned to the item and will be used for requisitioning purposes.
c. Column (3) - Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if required,
a minimum description to identify and locate the item. The last line for
each item indicates the FSCM (in parentheses) followed by the part number.
d. Column (4) - Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the measure used in perform-
ing the actual operation/maintenance function. This measure is expressed by
a two-character alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr).
e. Column (5) - Quantity required (Qty rqr). Indicates the quantity of the
item authorized to be used with/on the equipment.
D-1
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Section I. COMPONENTS OF END ITEM
NOTE
This appendix list is for inventory of your system only. If a parts list is needed, consult
TM 9-1425-450-24P.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

lllus National Stock Description QTY
Number Number FSCM and Part Number U/M rqr
D-1 LAUNCHER, TUBULAR, EA 1
GUIDED MISSILE,
M220A2, M220A3, M220A4
(consisting of items listed
below) (18876)
1440-01-104-9834 13195325
1440-01-269-5849 13281240-0307
1440-01-298-9788 13195325-0206
1440-01-328-8286 13195325-0307
1440-01-287-0103 13195325-0408
1440-01-411-8942 13281240-0408
D-1 Battery Assembly, BB-287 EA 2

6140-00-454-8261 (X0-2)/T (18876) 10189465
D-1 Missile Guidance Set, EA 1

AN/TSQ-136 (18876)
1430-01-143-9408 13099890
1430-01-299-2287 13099890-0206
1430-01-328-8267 13099890-0307
1430-01-411-1684 13099890-0408
D-1 Mount, Tripod, Guided Missile EA 1

Launcher M159A1 (18876)
1440-00-456-1731 10224837
D-1 Shroud Bag (18876) EA 1

1440-00-078-1641 10679791
D-1 Sight, Optical, Guided Missile EA 1

Launcher, MX-9155/TSQ
(18876)
1440-01-198-5891 13218314
1440-01-215-6014 13218329
1440-01-271-7428 13281200
D-2 Change 12
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COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (CONT)
*Cable is part of Traversing Unit
Figure D-1. Launcher, Tubular, Guided Missile, M220A2
Change 8 D-3
TM 9-1425-450-12
Section I. COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (CONT)
Illus National Stock Description Qty

D-1 Strap Assembly (18876) EA 5

1440-00-478-0334 10679923
D-1 Traversing Unit, Guided Missile EA 1

Launcher, M83 (18876)
1440-01-115-3405 13194972
D-1 Tube, Guided Missile Launcher, EA 1

M22 (18876)
1440-00-196-0038 11486778
Section II. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

There are No Basic Issue Items Authorized
D-4 Change 10
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BASIC ISSUE ITEMS
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

D-3 5850-01-076-1337 Field Handling Case, Boresight Collimator EA 1

(80063) SM-D-806491-1 or SM-D-807945
D-3 5855-01-077-4518 Equipment Cover (80063) EA 1

SM-D-804553-1
D-3 5855-01-143-3181 Vehicle Power Conditioner (80063) EA 1

SM-C-969172 or (18876) 13251616
D-3 6135-01-143-4470 or Vehicle Power Conditioner (80063) EA 1

5855-01-248-5725 SM-C-969172 or (18876) 13251616
D-3 5855-01-213-3258 Field Handling Case, Battery (80063) EA 1

SM-D-969617-1
OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL

- None MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR TOW 2 EA 1
WEAPON SYSTEM, M220A2 (18876)
TM 9-1425-450-12
Change 13 D-5
TM 9-1425-450-12
BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (CONT)
Figure D-3. Equipment Set, Night Vision Sight, AN/UAS-12A or AN/UAS-12C
D-6 Pages D-7 thru D-8 deleted Change 13

BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (CONT)
Figure D-4. TOW Carrier Truck (HMMWV)
Figure D-5. DELETED
Change 13 D-9
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Figure D-6. DELETED
D-10 Change 13
TM 9-1425-450-12
APPENDIX E
ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST
Section 1. INTRODUCTION
E-1. SCOPE
This appendix lists additional items you are authorized for the support of the TOW 2 Weapon System.
E-2. GENERAL
This list identifies items that do not have to accompany the TOW 2 Weapon System and that do not
have to be turned in with it. These items are all authorized to you by CTA, MTOE, TDA, or JTA.
E-3. EXPLANATION OF LISTING
National stock numbers, descriptions, and quantities are provided to help you identify and request the
additional items you require to support this equipment.
Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST

- 6130-01-018-9786 Battery Charger, PP-4884A/T EA 1

(18876) 11500154
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Change 13 E-1
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Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (CONT)

E-1 DELETED
E-2 *EQUIPMENT SET, NIGHT VISION SIGHT EA 1

AN/UAS-12A (consisting of items listed below)
13220196 or
5855-01-152-8781 13251667
5855-01-245-8689
E-2 Night Vision Sight (NVS) Set, EA 1
AN/TAS-4A (18876)
5855-01-143-3183 13220197 or
5855-01-250-2343 13251668
E-2 Boresight Collimator, SU-93A/TAS EA 1

5855-01-109-6433 (80063) SM-C-775002 or
5855-01-248-5724 (18876) 13251666
E-2 Field Handling Case, Boresight EA 1

Collimator
5850-01-076-1337 (80063) SM-D-806491-1 or
5850-01-227-5482 SM-D-807945
E-2 Equipment Cover EA 1

5855-01-077-4518 (80063) SM-D-804553-1
E-2 Vehicle Power Conditioner EA 1

5855-01-143-3181 (80063) SM-C-969712 or
5855-01-250-4155 (18876) 13251616 or
6130-01-224-7162 (18876) 13221206
E-2 Battery Power Conditioner EA 1

6135-01-143-4470 (80063) SM-D-969172 or
5855-01-248-5725 (18876) 13251627
E-2 Field Handling Case, Battery EA 1

5855-01-213-3258 (80063) SM-D-969617-1
E-2 *EQUIPMENT SET, NIGHT VISION SIGHT EA 1

AN/UAS-12A (consisting of items listed below)
5855-01-212-4997 13265071 or
5855-01-281-9700 13294193
*Additional Authorized Items include either AN/UAS-12A or AN/UAS-12C.
GO TO NEXT PAGE
E-2 Change 13
TM 9-1425-450-12
Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (CONT)

E-2 NIGHT VISION SIGHT (NVS) Set, AN/TAS-4C

(18876)
5855-01-218-6992 13265072
5855-01-281-9699 13294194
5855-01-300-8215 13265254
5855-01-316-9644 13265281
5855-01-328-6204 13285289
None OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL EA 1

MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR TOW 2 WEAPON
SYSTEM, M220A2 (18876) TM 9-1425-450-12
FIGURE E-1. DELETED
Change 13 E-3
TM 9-1425-450-12
ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (CONT)
Figure E-2. Equipment Set, Night Vision Sight, AN/UAS-12A or AN/UAS-12C
E-4 Change 10 t7U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1994- S33-072/00038

E. C. MEYER
Chief of Staff
Official:
ROBERT M. JOYCE
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-32, Section II, Organizational
Maintenance requirements for TOW Weapon System.
These are the instructions for sending an electronic 2028
The following format must be used if submitting an electronic 2028. The subject line must be
exactly the same and all fields must be included; however only the following fields are
mandatory: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, and 27.
From: “Whomever” <whomever@wherever.army.mil>
To: 2028@redstone.army.mil
Subject: DA Form 2028
1. From: Joe Smith
2. Unit: home
3. Address: 4300 Park
4. City: Hometown
5. St: MO
6. Zip: 77777
7. Date Sent: 19--OCT--93
8. Pub no: 55--2840--229--23
9. Pub Title: TM
10. Publication Date: 04--JUL--85
11. Change Number: 7
12. Submitter Rank: MSG
13. Submitter FName: Joe
14. Submitter MName: T
15. Submitter LName: Smith
16. Submitter Phone: 123--123--1234
17. Problem: 1
18. Page: 2
19. Paragraph: 3
20. Line: 4
21. NSN: 5
22. Reference: 6
23. Figure: 7
24. Table: 8
25. Item: 9
26. Total: 123
27. Text:
This is the text for the problem below line 27.
Use Part II (reverse) for Repair Parts and Spe- DATE
RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO PUBLICATIONS AND cial Tool Lists (RPSTL) and Supply Catalogs/
Supply Manuals (SC/SM)
BLANK FORMS
For use of this form, see AR 25--30; the proponent agency is ODISC4. 8/30/02
TO: (Forward to proponent of publication or form)(Include ZIP Code) FROM: (Activity and location)(Include ZIP Code)
Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command MSG, Jane Q. Doe
ATTN: AMSAM--MMC--MA--NP 1234 Any Street
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 Nowhere Town, AL 34565
PART 1 -- ALL PUBLICATIONS (EXCEPT RPSTL AND SC/SM) AND BLANK FORMS
PUBLICATION/FORM NUMBER DATE TITLE Organizational, Direct Support, And General
Support Maintenance Manual for Machine Gun, .50
TM 9--1005--433--24 16 Sep 2002 Caliber M3P and M3P Machine Gun Electrical Test Set
Used On Avenger Air Defense Weapon System
ITEM PAGE PARA-- LINE FIGURE TABLE
RECOMMENDED CHANGES AND REASON
NO. NO. GRAPH NO. * NO. NO.
1 WP0005 2 Test or Corrective Action column should identify a different WP number.

PG 3
* Reference to line numbers within the paragraph or subparagraph.

TYPED NAME, GRADE OR TITLE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE/ SIGNATURE
AUTOVON, PLUS EXTEN-
SION
MSG, Jane Q. Doe, SFC 788--1234
DA FORM 2028, FEB 74 REPLACES DA FORM 2028, 1 DEC 68, WHICH WILL BE USED. USAPA V3.01
TO: (Forward direct to addressee listed in publication) FROM: (Activity and location) (Include ZIP Code) DATE
Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command MSG, Jane Q. Doe
ATTN: AMSAM--MMC--MA--NP 1234 Any Street
8/30/02
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 Nowhere Town, AL 34565
PART II -- REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOL LISTS AND SUPPLY CATALOGS/SUPPLY MANUALS
PUBLICATION NUMBER DATE TITLE
TOTAL NO.
PAGE COLM LINE NATIONAL STOCK REFERENCE FIGURE ITEM OF MAJOR
RECOMMENDED ACTION
NO. NO. NO. NUMBER NO. NO. NO. ITEMS
SUPPORTED
PART III -- REMARKS (Any general remarks or recommendations, or suggestions for improvement of publications and
blank forms. Additional blank sheets may be used if more space is needed.)
TYPED NAME, GRADE OR TITLE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE/AUTOVON, SIGNATURE

PLUS EXTENSION
MSG, Jane Q. Doe, SFC 788--1234

USAPA V3.01
Use Part II (reverse) for Repair Parts and Spe- DATE
RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO PUBLICATIONS AND cial Tool Lists (RPSTL) and Supply Catalogs/
Supply Manuals (SC/SM)
BLANK FORMS
For use of this form, see AR 25--30; the proponent agency is ODISC4.
TO: (Forward to proponent of publication or form)(Include ZIP Code) FROM: (Activity and location)(Include ZIP Code)
Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
ATTN: AMSAM-MMC-MA-NP
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
PART 1 -- ALL PUBLICATIONS (EXCEPT RPSTL AND SC/SM) AND BLANK FORMS
PUBLICATION/FORM NUMBER DATE TITLE
ITEM PAGE PARA-- LINE FIGURE TABLE

RECOMMENDED CHANGES AND REASON
NO. NO. GRAPH NO. * NO. NO.
* Reference to line numbers within the paragraph or subparagraph.

TYPED NAME, GRADE OR TITLE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE/ SIGNATURE
AUTOVON, PLUS EXTEN-
SION
DA FORM 2028, FEB 74 REPLACES DA FORM 2028, 1 DEC 68, WHICH WILL BE USED. USAPA V3.01
TO: (Forward direct to addressee listed in publication) FROM: (Activity and location) (Include ZIP Code) DATE
Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
ATTN: AMSAM-MMC-MA-NP
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
PART II -- REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOL LISTS AND SUPPLY CATALOGS/SUPPLY MANUALS
PUBLICATION NUMBER DATE TITLE
TOTAL NO.
PAGE COLM LINE NATIONAL STOCK REFERENCE FIGURE ITEM OF MAJOR
RECOMMENDED ACTION
NO. NO. NO. NUMBER NO. NO. NO. ITEMS
SUPPORTED
PART III -- REMARKS (Any general remarks or recommendations, or suggestions for improvement of publications and
blank forms. Additional blank sheets may be used if more space is needed.)
TYPED NAME, GRADE OR TITLE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE/AUTOVON, SIGNATURE

PLUS EXTENSION
USAPA V3.01
The Metric System and Equivalents
Linear Measure Liquid Measure
1 centiliter = 10 milliters = .34 fl. ounce

1 centimeter = 10 millimeters = .39 inch 1 deciliter = 10 centiliters = 3.38 fl. ounces
1 decimeter = 10 centimeters = 3.94 inches 1 liter = 10 deciliters = 33.81 fl. ounces
1 meter = 10 decimeters = 39.37 inches 1 dekaliter = 10 liters = 2.64 gallons
1 dekameter = 10 meters = 32.8 feet 1 hectoliter = 10 dekaliters = 26.42 gallons
1 hectometer = 10 dekameters = 328.08 feet 1 kiloliter = 10 hectoliters = 264.18 gallons
1 kilometer = 10 hectometers = 3,280.8 feet
Square Measure
Weights
1 sq. centimeter = 100 sq. millimeters = .155 sq. inch
1 centigram = 10 milligrams = .15 grain 1 sq. decimeter = 100 sq. centimeters = 15.5 sq. inches
1 decigram = 10 centigrams = 1.54 grains 1 sq. meter (centare) = 100 sq. decimeters = 10.76 sq. feet
1 gram = 10 decigram = .035 ounce 1 sq. dekameter (are) = 100 sq. meters = 1,076.4 sq. feet
1 decagram = 10 grams = .35 ounce 1 sq. hectometer (hectare) = 100 sq. dekameters = 2.47 acres
1 hectogram = 10 decagrams = 3.52 ounces 1 sq. kilometer = 100 sq. hectometers = .386 sq. mile
1 kilogram = 10 hectograms = 2.2 pounds
1 quintal = 100 kilograms = 220.46 pounds Cubic Measure
1 metric ton = 10 quintals = 1.1 short tons
1 cu. centimeter = 1000 cu. millimeters = .06 cu. inch
1 cu. decimeter = 1000 cu. centimeters = 61.02 cu. inches
1 cu. meter = 1000 cu. decimeters = 35.31 cu. feet
Approximate Conversion Factors
To change To Multiply by To change To Multiply by
inches centimeters 2.540 ounce-inches Newton-meters .007062

feet meters .305 centimeters inches .394
yards meters .914 meters feet 3.280
miles kilometers 1.609 meters yards 1.094
square inches square centimeters 6.451 kilometers miles .621
square feet square meters .093 square centimeters square inches .155
square yards square meters .836 square meters square feet 10.764
square miles square kilometers 2.590 square meters square yards 1.196
acres square hectometers .405 square kilometers square miles .386
cubic feet cubic meters .028 square hectometers acres 2.471
cubic yards cubic meters .765 cubic meters cubic feet 35.315
fluid ounces milliliters 29,573 cubic meters cubic yards 1.308
pints liters .473 milliliters fluid ounces .034
quarts liters .946 liters pints 2.113
gallons liters 3.785 liters quarts 1.057
ounces grams 28.349 liters gallons .264
pounds kilograms .454 grams ounces .035
short tons metric tons .907 kilograms pounds 2.205
pound-feet Newton-meters 1.356 metric tons short tons 1.102
pound-inches Newton-meters .11296
Temperature (Exact)
°F Fahrenheit 5/9 (after Celsius °C

temperature subtracting 32) temperature
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OPERATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL

TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

PCN 349 142060 00

SOLVENT AND ALCOHOL WILL BURN

Keep it away from open flame,

Use only in area where there is plenty of fresh air.

Try not to get solvent on your bare skin.

A lithium battery is used in this equipment, and is potentially

Do not heat, incinerate, crush, puncture, disassemble, or

Do not short-circuit the battery, test for capacity, or attempt

Do not use any battery showing signs of damage, such as bulging,

Do not bypass internal fuse or replace with a fuse of a

Do not store battery in unused equipment for more than 30 days.

Do not dispose of lithium batteries with ordinary trash/refuse.

Turn off the equipment immediately if you detect the battery

In the event of a fire near a lithium battery, rapid cooling of

If there is a safety incident, or if you believe a safety

PAINT, PRIMER, AND THINNER

They must be used with extreme care.

Do not get them on skin. Wear eye

Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of

Keep away from heat and open flames.

Never open one end of cargo/loader’s door

Cargo/loader’s door on HMMWV must be

Serious injury to personnel could result if crew

Make sure that all personnel are clear of firing

Make sure crew is out of firing danger zones

All crew members stay in their firing positions

Ear damage can occur when missile is fired.

For complete danger zone information and range

If forward slope at launch site is greater than

Do not fire missile over or in the direction of

When launcher is mounted on a vehicle, position

Operator and Organizational Maintenance Manual

TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM, GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEM M220A2

(TOW 2 HEAVY ANTITANK/ASSAULT WEAPON SYSTEM)

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Operator and Organizational Maintenance Manual

TOW 2 WEAPON SYSTEM, GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEM M220A2

TM 9-1425-450-12, 25 May 1983, is changed as follows:

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-32-E, Block 0441,

Insert the latest changed pages. Destroy superseded pages.

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

NOTE: The portion of the text affected by the latest change

Dates of issue for original and changed pages are:

Basic 0 25 May 1983 Change 07 25 May 1989

Change 01 02 April 1984 Change 08 22 November 1990

Change 02 01 November 1984 Change 09 10 December 1990

Change 03 10 January 1986 Change 10 2 December 1991

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