40-MM GRENADE LAUNCHER, M203, FIELD MANUAL, FM 3-22.31, FM 23-31
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ISBN / ASINB001O9C4N2
ISBN-13978B001O9C4N8
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Description
PREFACE
This manual provides technical information on and training and combat techniques for the M203 grenade launcher. Intended users include leaders and designated grenadiers,
who will use this information to successfully integrate the M203 into their combat operations. This manual discusses gunnery training and train-the-trainer and includes an
appendix on the 40-mm grenade launcher, M79.
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1-1. Training Strategy .
1-2. Combat Conditions .
CHAPTER 2. OPERATION AND FUNCTION
2-1. Operation .
2-2. Loading .
2-3. Unloading.
2-4. Cycle of Functioning .
CHAPTER 3. DESCRIPTION AND MAINTENANCE
3-1. Description.
3-2. Technical Data .
3-3. Components .
3-4. Ammunition.
3-5. Clearing Procedures.
3-6. General Disassembly .
3-7. Cleaning and Lubrication.
3-8. Inspection.
3-9. General Assembly.
3-10. Care and Handling .
3-11. Care and Handling Under NBC Conditions .
3-12. Decontamination.
CHAPTER 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS AND DESTRUCTION
4-1. Malfunctions .
4-2. Stoppages.
4-3. Immediate Action .
4-4. Remedial Action .
4-5. Destruction Procedures.
CHAPTER 5. MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING
Section I. Preliminary Marksmanship Training
5-1. Four Fundamentals of Marksmanship .
5-2. Limited Visibility.
5-3. NBC Environment .
5-4. Fire Commands.
5-5. Dry-Fire Exercises .
5-6. Sensing and Adjustment of Fire.
5-7. Grenade Launcher Range Layout .
5-8. Description of Range and Targets .
Section II. Basic Gunnery
5-9. Zeroing the M203 Grenade Launcher.
5-10. Overall Qualification Standards.
5-11. Day Record Fire.
5-12. Day Record Fire Qualification Standards.
5-13. Mounting the AN/PVS-4 (Without the Rail System) .
5-14. Zeroing the AN/PVS-4 to the M203.
5-15. Night Record Fire .
5-16. Night Record Fire Qualification Standards .
CHAPTER 6. COMBAT TECHNIQUES OF FIRE
Section I. Advanced Gunnery
6-1. Characteristics of Fire.
6-2. Classes of Fire.
6-3. Range Estimation.
6-4. Predetermined Fires .
6-5. Types of Targets .
6-6. Decontamination.
Section II. Fire Control
6-7. Methods of Fire Control .
6-8. Fire Commands.
Section III. Application of Fire
6-9. Suppressive Fire.
6-10. Overwatch Fire .
6-11. Area and Point Fire.
6-12. Target Engagement .
6-13. Limited Visibility.
6-14. Overhead Fire.
CHAPTER 7. TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM
Section I. Organization
7-1. Objectives .
7-2. Mission-Essential Task List.
7-3. Trainer Assessment.
7-4. Assistant Trainers and Cadre Coaches.
7-5. Command Benefits.
7-6. Program Phases.
Section II. Training Tasks
7-7. Phase I, Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction.
7-8. Phase II, Basic Gunnery.
Section III. Trainers’ Certification
7-9. Training Base.
7-10. Certification Outline.
APPENDIX A. 40-MM GRENADE LAUNCHER, M79.
APPENDIX B. UNIT TRAINING PROGRAM.
APPENDIX C. PROFICIENCY (PERFORMANCE) EXAMINATION.
APPENDIX D. RANGE SAFETY.
APPENDIX E. STANDARDS, STRATEGIES, AND REQUIREMENTS.
GLOSSARY.
This manual provides technical information on and training and combat techniques for the M203 grenade launcher. Intended users include leaders and designated grenadiers,
who will use this information to successfully integrate the M203 into their combat operations. This manual discusses gunnery training and train-the-trainer and includes an
appendix on the 40-mm grenade launcher, M79.
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1-1. Training Strategy .
1-2. Combat Conditions .
CHAPTER 2. OPERATION AND FUNCTION
2-1. Operation .
2-2. Loading .
2-3. Unloading.
2-4. Cycle of Functioning .
CHAPTER 3. DESCRIPTION AND MAINTENANCE
3-1. Description.
3-2. Technical Data .
3-3. Components .
3-4. Ammunition.
3-5. Clearing Procedures.
3-6. General Disassembly .
3-7. Cleaning and Lubrication.
3-8. Inspection.
3-9. General Assembly.
3-10. Care and Handling .
3-11. Care and Handling Under NBC Conditions .
3-12. Decontamination.
CHAPTER 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS AND DESTRUCTION
4-1. Malfunctions .
4-2. Stoppages.
4-3. Immediate Action .
4-4. Remedial Action .
4-5. Destruction Procedures.
CHAPTER 5. MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING
Section I. Preliminary Marksmanship Training
5-1. Four Fundamentals of Marksmanship .
5-2. Limited Visibility.
5-3. NBC Environment .
5-4. Fire Commands.
5-5. Dry-Fire Exercises .
5-6. Sensing and Adjustment of Fire.
5-7. Grenade Launcher Range Layout .
5-8. Description of Range and Targets .
Section II. Basic Gunnery
5-9. Zeroing the M203 Grenade Launcher.
5-10. Overall Qualification Standards.
5-11. Day Record Fire.
5-12. Day Record Fire Qualification Standards.
5-13. Mounting the AN/PVS-4 (Without the Rail System) .
5-14. Zeroing the AN/PVS-4 to the M203.
5-15. Night Record Fire .
5-16. Night Record Fire Qualification Standards .
CHAPTER 6. COMBAT TECHNIQUES OF FIRE
Section I. Advanced Gunnery
6-1. Characteristics of Fire.
6-2. Classes of Fire.
6-3. Range Estimation.
6-4. Predetermined Fires .
6-5. Types of Targets .
6-6. Decontamination.
Section II. Fire Control
6-7. Methods of Fire Control .
6-8. Fire Commands.
Section III. Application of Fire
6-9. Suppressive Fire.
6-10. Overwatch Fire .
6-11. Area and Point Fire.
6-12. Target Engagement .
6-13. Limited Visibility.
6-14. Overhead Fire.
CHAPTER 7. TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM
Section I. Organization
7-1. Objectives .
7-2. Mission-Essential Task List.
7-3. Trainer Assessment.
7-4. Assistant Trainers and Cadre Coaches.
7-5. Command Benefits.
7-6. Program Phases.
Section II. Training Tasks
7-7. Phase I, Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction.
7-8. Phase II, Basic Gunnery.
Section III. Trainers’ Certification
7-9. Training Base.
7-10. Certification Outline.
APPENDIX A. 40-MM GRENADE LAUNCHER, M79.
APPENDIX B. UNIT TRAINING PROGRAM.
APPENDIX C. PROFICIENCY (PERFORMANCE) EXAMINATION.
APPENDIX D. RANGE SAFETY.
APPENDIX E. STANDARDS, STRATEGIES, AND REQUIREMENTS.
GLOSSARY.
