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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I RANGER CREED
II STANDING ORDERS ROGER’S RANGERS
III RANGER HISTORY
IV RANGER TRAINING BRIGADE HISTORY
CHAPTER 1 – LEADERSHIP
PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP 1-1
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1-2
ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND 1-7
CHAPTER 2 – OPERATIONS
TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES 2-1
COMBAT INTELLIGENCE 2-7
WARNING ORDER 2-8
OPERATIONS ORDER 2-11
FRAGMENTARY ORDER 2-17
ANNEXES 2-22
COORDINATION CHECKLISTS 2-29
DOCTRINAL TERMS 2-34
CHAPTER 3 – FIRE SUPPORT
CAPABILITIES 3-2
CLOSE AIR SUPPORT 3-4
CALL FOR FIRE 3-5
CHAPTER 4 – MOVEMENT
TECHNIQUES 4-2
TACTICAL MARCHES 4-6
DANGER AREAS 4-9
CHAPTER 5 – PATROLLING
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 5-1
RECONNAISSANCE OPERATIONS 5-6
COMBAT PATROLS 5-13
AMBUSH 5-14
RAID 5-16
DEPARTURE/RE-ENTRY 5-25
LINK-UP 5-27
PATROL BASE 5-30
MOVEMENT TO CONTACT 5-34
CHAPTER 6 – BATTLE DRILLS
PLATOON ATTACK 6-1
SQUAD ATTACK 6-5
REACT TO CONTACT 6-8
BREAK CONTACT 6-9
REACT TO AMBUSH 6-11
KNOCK OUT BUNKERS 6-12
ENTER/CLEAR A TRENCH 6-14
BREACH 6-19
CHAPTER 7 – COMMUNICATIONS
AN/PRC-119 7-1
AN/PRC-126 7-3
CHAPTER 8 – ARMY AVIATION
AIR ASSAULT 8-1
AIR ASSAULT FORMATIONS 8-3
PZ OPERATIONS 8-5
SAFETY 8-8
CHAPTER 9 – WATERBORNE OPERATIONS
ONE ROPE BRIDGE 9-1
BOAT POSITIONS 9-8
EMBARKING/DEBARKING 9-11
LANDING SITE 9-11
RIVER MOVEMENT 9-13
FORMATIONS 9-14
CHAPTER 10 – MILITARY MOUNTAINEERING
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 10-1
KNOTS 10-2
BELAYS 10-8
TIGHTENING SYSTEMS 10-10
ROCK CLIMBING TECHNIQUES 10-10
RAPPELING 10-14
CHAPTER 11 – EVASION/SURVIVAL
EVASION 11-1
SURVIVAL 11-1
NAVIGATION 11-2
WATER 11-4
PLANT FOOD 11-5
ANIMAL FOOD 11-6
TRAPS AND SNARES 11-8
SHELTERS 11-17
FIRE BUILDING 11-19
CHAPTER 12 – FIRST AID
LIFESAVING STEPS 12-1
BITES AND STINGS 12-1
NINE LINE MEDEVAC REQUEST 12-2
HEAD INJURY 12-4
ENVIRONMENTAL INJURIES 12-5
CHAPTER 13 – DEMOLITIONS
MDI COMPONENTS 13-1
DETONATION SYSTEMS 13-2
DEMOLITION EFFECTS SIMULATOR (DES) 13-3
CHAPTER 14 – RANGER URBAN OPERATIONS
TYPES OF URBAN OPERATIONS 14-1
PRINCIPLES OF URBAN OPERATIONS 14-2
METT-TC CONSIDERATIONS 14-2
CLOSE QUARTERS COMBAT 14-5
BREACHING 14-19



BOOK 2


TOW WEAPON SYSTEM


PREFACE
This manual discusses the many changes in the TOW missile, TOW training, and OPFOR armored vehicles and countermeasures. It includes training information on the M220A1 (basic) and M220A2 tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) weapon systems and carrier M966. Its intended audience includes leaders and members of mechanized infantry, light infantry, airborne, and airmobile infantry organizations who train and test individuals and crews.


CONTENTS
Page
Preface. iv
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1-1. Characteristics.1-1
1-2. System Configurations1-2
1-3. Missile Configurations and Types 1-5
1-4. TOW Missile Identification 1-6
1-5. Internal Components and Sequence of Operations. 1-8
1-6. TOW Training Strategy 1-11
CHAPTER 2. TRIPOD-MOUNTED TOW/TOW 2
Section I. Operation Procedures2-1
2-1. System Checkout 2-1
2-2. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 2-1
2-3. Selection of Firing Positions. 2-1
2-4. Preparation of Missiles .2-2
Section II. Performance Problems and Destruction Procedures. 2-2
2-5. Malfunctions .2-2
2-6. Firing Limitations .2-4
2-7. Destruction of TOW Weapon Systems. 2-9
CHAPTER 3. M966-MOUNTED TOW/TOW 2
Section I. Individual Duties and Responsibilities . 3-1
3-1. Squad Leader 3-1
3-2. Gunner 3-2
3-3. Driver-Loader .3-2
Section II. Operation Procedures3-3
3-4. Equipment Storage3-3
3-5. HMMWV Interchangeable Mount System. 3-5
3-6. Preparation of an M966 for TOW Firing 3-6
3-7. Loading, Arming, and Unloading. 3-12
3-8. Target Engagement .3-15
3-9. Immediate Action .3-15
3-10. M220A1 Dismount .3-20