TC 23-266-MM ROCKET LAUNCHERM202AlAPRIL 1978

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

TC 23-2

TRAINING CIRCULARNo. 23-2

HEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYWashington, D.C., 7 April 1978

66-MM ROCKET LAUNCHERM202AlTABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1. INTRODUCTION

Section I. GeneralSection II. Description and Distribution

Chapter 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. Preoperational InspectionsSection II. Engaging TargetsSection III. Misfires, Malfunctions, and Safety

Chapter 3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND DESTRUCTION

Section I. Maintenance and TroubleshootingSection II. Destruction to Prevent Enemy Use

Chapter 4. TECHNIQUES OF FIRE AND EMPLOYMENT

Section I. Firing PositionsSection II. Employment

Appendix A ReferencesAppendix B Training ProgramAuthorization

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WARNING

The M202A1 launcher is safe to load and fire if MWO 3-1055-456-50-2 has been applied. You can determine if MWO 3-1055-456-50-2has been made to your launcher by looking at the identificationplate located on the same side of the launcher as the sight. Iflauncher does not contain MWO 3-1055-50-2, it is unsafe to fireunless firing procedures outlined in Chapter 2, Change 3, TM 3-1055-456-12 are followed.

The word "he" or "his" in this publication is intended to include both the masculineand feminine genders and any exception to this will be so noted.

1. INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL1-1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This training circular provides guidance for use of the 66-mm rocket launcher,M202Al. It contains information on general characteristics, operating procedures,firing positions, misfire procedures, techniques of fire, maintenance, destructionof equipment to prevent enemy use, employment, and training.

1-2. RECOMMENDED CHANGES

Users of this training circular are encouraged to submit recommended changesand comments to improve the publication. Comments should be keyed to thespecific page, paragraph, and line of text in which the change is recommended.Reasons should be provided for each comment to insure understanding andcomplete evaluation. Comments should be forwarded directly to theCommandant, United States Army Infantry School, ATTN: ATSH-I-V, FortBenning, Georgia 31905.