66 MM LIGHT ANTITANK WEAPON (LAW) SYSTEM M72A1, M72A2 WITH COUPLER, M72A3 AND PRACTICE ROCKET LAUNCHER M190 WITH M73 PRACTICE ROCKET

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1 TM OPERATORS MANAL FOR 66 MM LIGHT ANTITANK WEAPON (LAW) SYSTEM M72A1, M72A2 WITH COPLER, M72A3 AND PRACTICE ROCKET LANCHER M190 WITH M73 PRACTICE ROCKET Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This copy is a reprint which includes current pages from Change 1. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 31 MAY 1991 This manual supersedes TM , January 1986

2 DO NOT EXTEND LANCHER NTIL READY TO FIRE. DO NOT FIRE NLESS DANGER AREAS ARE CLEAR OF PERSONNEL AND OBSTRCTIONS. WEAR EAR PLGS WHEN FIRING THE WEAPON METER MARKINGS ON THE FRONT POST SIGHTS OF THE M72A1, M72A2, AND M190 LANCHERS CONTAIN SMALL AMONTS OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL FOR ILLMINATION. THE SIGHTS DO NOT PRESENT A SIGNIFICANT HEALTH HAZARD BT MST BE CONTROLLED. IF SIGHT IS BROKEN REMOVE AND PLACE IN A PLASTIC SEALED BAG. STORE BAG IN A SEALED CONTAINER NTIL REMOVED BY AMMNITION DISPOSAL PERSONNEL. AR 4412

3 Change ) ) No. 1 ) TM C1 HEADQARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Washington, DC, 20 February 1992 TM , 31 May 1991, is changed as follows: 1. Make the following pen and ink changes: OPERATOR'S MANAL FOR 66MM LIGHT ANTITANK WEAPON (LAW) SYSTEM M72A1, M72A2 WITH COPLER, AND M72A3 a. On cover, change the title from "Operator's Manual for 66MM Light Antitank Weapon (LAW) System M72A1, M72A2 With Coupler, M72A3 and Practice Rocket Launcher M190 With M73 Practice Rocket" to read "Operator's Manual for 66MM Light Antitank Weapon (LAW) System M72A1, M72A2 With Coupler, and M72A3". b. On inside back cover, change address from "Commander,. S. Army Armament, Munitions and Chemical Command, ATTN: AMSMC-MAY-T ID), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ " to read "Commander;. S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center. ATTN: SMCAR- LMB, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ ".

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5 CHAPTER 1 INTRODCTION SECTION I GENERAL... 3 II A BRIEF DESCRIPTION III DATA... 6 IV LABELS AND MARKING CHAPTER 2 Page OPERATION Page SECTION I SERVICE PON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL II CARRYING POSITION III BACK BLAST DANGER ZONES IV PREPARATION FOR FIRING V FIRING POSITIONS VI READY VII AIM VIII FIRE IX FAILRE OF WEAPON TO FIRE IMMEDIATELY X PREPARED FOR - BT NOT FIRED CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE SECTION I OPERATOR MAINTENANCE II REPACK AR 4413

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7 CHAPTER 1 INTRODCTION SECTION I GENERAL 1-1. SCOPE THIS MANAL CONTAINS A DESCRIPTION OF AND INSTRCTIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF THE 66-MM LIGHT ANTITANK WEAPON (LAW) SYSTEM M72A1, M72A2 WITH COPLER, AND M72A3. THE OPERATING INSTRCTIONS FOR THE TACTICAL AND PRACTICE WEAPONS ARE IDENTICAL. THE PRACTICE LANCHER, M190 WITH M73 PRACTICE ROCKET, IS A MODIFIED M72A1 LANCHER CONVERTED TO FIRE A 35-MM M73 ROCKET. THE ROCKET, WHICH CONTAINS A SPOTTING CHARGE, SIMLATES THE FIRING OF THE TACTICAL WEAPON. SEE TM FOR OPERATOR AND NIT MAINTENANCE INSTRCTIONS. CHANGE 1 3 AR 4415A

8 SECTION II A BRIEF DESCRIPTION THE LAW CONSISTS OF A LIGHTWEIGHT SHOLDER-FIRED HEAT ROCKET PREPACKAGED IN A LANCHER. END COVERS PROTECTS ROCKET AGAINST DIRT AND MOISTRE. THE WEAPON IS CARRIED SLNG OVER THE SHOLDER BY AN ATTACHED SLING ASSEMBLY. CHANGE 1 4 AR 4416A

9 EXTERNAL VIEW AS ISSED (NOT EXTENDED) NOTE: EXTERNAL VIEW OF TACTICAL AND PRACTICE WEAPON ARE IDENTICAL 5 AR 4417

10 SECTION III DATA WEAPON DATA Tactical Practice M72A1 M72A2, M72A3 Launcher M190 w/rocket M73 Weight 5.1-Lb 5.1-Lb 5.-Lb Color Identification Launcher OD OD OD Firing Instruction Label OD Background OD Background OD Background White Printing White Printing White Printing Model, Lot No, Date OD W/Yellow OD W/Yellow OD W/ Yellow Mfg Label Printing Printing Printing Warhead M72 (Heat) M72A1 (Heat) Spotting Charge Complete Length (Closed) Nominal 24.7-In In In. (Open) Nominal 34.7-In in In. Diameter 4.9-In. 4.9-In. 4.9-In. 6 AR 4418