M2A3 BFV Master Gunner’s Course

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BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE

FAMILIARIZATION
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The digitized M2/M3A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System incorporates

many improvements over previous versions of the Bradley. Almost all of
these new innovations positively affect the A3’s ability to “shoot, move,
and communicate”. A comprehensive lesson consisting of every
functional difference between the A3 and earlier versions of the Bradley
is not necessary to appreciate and understand the major improvements
in these areas. Specific areas of improvement include:

1. Electrical Power System

2. CBRN Protection
3. Diagnostics
4. Situational Awareness
5. Fire Control
6. Navigation

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: M2A3 Areas of Functional

Improvements

1. Electrical Power System: Power is supplied via a 400

amp, voltage and current regulated generator to six 12-
volt hull batteries and one 24-volt turret reserve battery.

2. CBRN Protection: A larger Gas Particulate Filter System

is employed in the A3, along with additional crew
stations outlets and heaters, for all personnel to provide
CBRN protection for the entire vehicle.
3. Diagnostics: One of the best innovations of the A3 is in
its on-board diagnostics capability. The A3 executes a
system level Built-In Test (BIT) on power up and
continually monitors system status while power is
applied. Malfunctions are displayed on the
Commander’s Tactical Display to alert the crew of
potentially dangerous faults. Degraded modes of
operation are recommended to the crew to maintain a
higher level of combat survivability. Pre-mission
checklists are built into the software to make it easier for
the operator to maintain the system. The Vehicle
Diagnostic and Maintenance Software provide an
embedded diagnostic and maintenance capability.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: M2A3 Areas of Functional

Improvements

4. Situational Awareness: Improvements to the sights,

combined with the advent of the squad leaders display,
voice and data radios, digital maps, alerts, malfunctions,
and advisories, digital messaging, operational orders,
etc. provide the A3 with a situational awareness
capability never before seen in any other Bradley
Fighting Vehicle.

5. Fire Control: The Fire Control system is greatly

enhanced in the A3 and is managed by the Fire Control
Processor to provide automatic elevation, lead angles,
range input (both manual and laser), and target tracking.

6. Navigation: This system combined on vehicle sensors

with Global Positioning System (GPS) data to provide the
vehicle with rudimentary navigation ability. The A3
employs the Position Navigation Subsystem (PNS), which
combines GPS data with an Inertial Navigation Unit (INU)
and a Vehicle Motion Sensor (VMS) to provide the A3
with accurate positioning and navigation data.
Combining these features with on-board digital maps,
the crew can navigate by loading and selecting routes,
waypoints and overlays.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Engine Access Door.

Engine Access Door: The engine access door lift has been
modified with an electric hydraulic motor making it easier to
gain access to the engine compartment. The manual
procedure is still the back up when hydraulics are
inoperable.

WARNING

Do not raise engine access with equipment stowed on

engine access door or damage may occur to
mechanisms due to excessive weight.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Engine Access Door.

Engine Access Door Softkey

 Electro-hydraulic lift mechanism raises and

lowers door quickly and easily.
 Softkey operates the electro-hydraulic pump.
 Manual pump is backup with use of the J-Arm.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 2: Engine Compartment Components.

1. Reduced White-Smoke Engine: The A3 is equipped with a

reduced white-smoke engine. It should be noted that the
Pressure Timing (PT) Pump for the reduced white-smoke engine
and the standard 600-HP engine are not interchangeable.

2. TEC Transmission – Electronic Controlled Braking: The A3

vehicles are fielded equipped with the TEC-ECB Transmission.
The Electronics Assembly (EA), Interface Assembly (IA) and
transmission are neither interchangeable nor compatible with
the standard TEC EA, IA and transmission. The principle
difference between the standard TEC and a TEC-ECB is that the
vehicle has a smoother deceleration.

3. 400 Ampere Generator: Due to the A3 vehicles increased

demand for electrical power a 400-ampere generator has been
added, which controls the A3 charging system. This generator
provides a current and voltage regulated +28 VDC output to
charge the six hull batteries and turret reserve battery.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 3: Digital Vehicle Distribution Box.

Digital Vehicle Distribution Box: As a result of the CM-ED program, new

components have been developed. These are the Digital Vehicle Distribution
Box (DVDB), Drivers Tactical Display (DTD), the Drivers Switch and Indicator
Panel (DSIP), and Driver Viewer Enhancement (DVE) system. The DTD, DSIP
and DVE are discussed later in the CM-ED Lesson. The primary function of the
DVDB remains the same as the old VDB, to distribute power and provide
circuit breaker protection to hull electrical subsystems. There have, however,
been some internal and external changes made that affect the operation of
some of the vehicle systems. The DVDB adds the capability to store test
programs that are used for the hull embedded diagnostics. The DVDB
provides all the electronic controls to distribute power to the same systems
that were controlled by the VDB. The DVDB also contains additional circuit
card assemblies that supply RS422 communication for the Squad Leaders and
Driver’s Tactical Displays, and MIL-STD-1553 hull communication. It also
incorporates a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus for communication with
Remote Power Controller (RPC) and Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) circuit
card assemblies. The DVDB provides RS232 bus for serial communications and
a Universal Serial Bus (USB) that will be used to extract diagnostic
information. The DVDB also provides power and data interfaces for the DTD
and DVE. It also transfers digital compass data to the DTD.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 4: Hull and Turret Reserve Batteries.

Hull Batteries: The Hull Batteries provide storage of +24vdc

electrical power for vehicle starting, power when the engine is not
running. There are six Hull Batteries, including the two mounted on
the left sponson behind the driver and four beneath the floor
behind the driver. The two sponson-mounted batteries are referred
to as the Turret Electronic Batteries and supply power for the
additional electronics in the vehicle.

Turret Reserve Battery: The two turret reserve batteries found on

previous versions of the BFV have been replaced with a single 24
VDC Turret Reserve Battery. The primary role of the turret battery is
to assist in preventing surges and drops in power during turret and
gun firing operations. When you fire the 25-mm the turret has a
heavy power load the turret battery will keep power surges to a
minimum, the slip ring can only handle a 600 amp power surge, and
the turret battery will assist in this operation. Degraded gun mode
must be selected on the System Control box (SCB) so the Gun
control Unit (GCU) can receive power to fire the main gun.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 5: Hull Power Box.

Hull Power Box: The Hull Power Box (HPB) is located on the left sponson,
left of the battery box. The HPB receives power from the hull batteries
and generator and controls, distributes, protects and isolates power for
the Power Control Modules (PCMs). It houses the Electronic Power Relay
that is energized by the activation of the Turret Power Switch. It also has
a NORMAL/OVERRIDE switch. In the event the turret power switch is
inoperative the Normal/Override switch enables the activation of the
turret in the Override position. This is achieved by bypassing the SCB, the
drawback being the inability to arm the vehicle weapon system and fire.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 5: Power Control Module (PCM).

Power Control Module (PCM): There are three Power Control Modules
(PCM) located on the A3 Bradley. PCM’s #1and #2 are located beneath
the floor plates inside the turret. PCM #3 is located in the hull on the
right side of the vehicle directly underneath the hull fan box. PCM’s 1 and
2 are interchangeable, but must be reprogrammed, PCM 3 is not
interchangeable due to the circuit card for the FBCB2 CPU. PCM’s protect
and distribute electrical power supplied to individual equipment and
subsystems in the turret and hull.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: CBRN Protection.

Gas Particulate Filter Unit: As mentioned before, the new Gas

Particulate Filter Unit is located in the driver’s compartment on the left
sponson. The new GPFU is located approximately where it was on the
BFV A2 vehicle, on the left side sponson, next to and forward of the
drivers left knee.

CBRN Protection: On board CBRN protection was originally provided to

the three mounted crewmen; the driver, the gunner, and the commander.
The CBRN filtration system has been modified to accommodate all
crewmen, including dismounts, through the addition of seven new crew
stations, heaters, and a larger Gas Particulate Filter Unit (GPFU), which is
located forward of the Driver on the left sponson.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 2: New Equipment.

Heater, Water & Rations (HWR): The Heater, Water & Rations was
removed on all Bradley’s after the installation of the Bradley Urban
Survival Kit (BUSK) III install. However, the power supply remains to allow
for power connection to training devices.

Drivers Viewer Enhancer (DVE): Outside the hatch, you will notice a
small, bird house like, box that is located just to the right of the drivers
hatch along the vehicle center line. This is the Drivers Viewer
Enhancement (DVE) sensor and housing that replaced the older systems.
Providing you with an available, selectable, non-intrusive IR. The DVE can
detect and display a 22-inch object at a distance of approximately 125
meters and a person standing at approximately 400 meters. The field of
view for the DVE is 40 degrees of azimuth and 30 degrees of elevation.
When in use the DVE image is displayed on the Drivers Tactical Display
(DTD).

DVE
SENSOR

DVE
MOUNT

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1. Learning Step/Activity 2: New Equipment.

Driver’s Switch & Indicator Panel: Drivers Switch & Indicator Panel (DSIP)
contains the “hard” switches and indicators that are needed to provide
basic vehicle operations such as master power, engine accessory, etc. The
DSIP is all that remains from the familiar DIP that was spread across the
front of the drivers compartment in previous Bradley models.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 3: VIS Components.

VIS components: The Vehicular Intercommunication System (VIS) is

made up of the following components: one Master Control Station (MCS),
up to six Full Function Crew Stations (FFCS) and one Loudspeaker (LS).
Additionally, up to four Monitor Only Stations (MOS), and/or up to two
Radio Interface Terminals (RIT) may also be added. The addition of 2 RIT’s
allows the Bradley crew to communicate and monitor up to 6 radios at
once. Interconnection is accomplished through a series of “highway”
cables. If one part fails, the VIS will still operate.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 3: VIS Components.

Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System Advanced System

Improvement Program (SINCGARS ASIP): The SINCGARS ASIP radios are
located in the turret just to the left and behind the Commander.
SINCGARS is a “single channel” radio in that it can transmit or receive on
only one channel at a time. Single channel, (SC) mode of operation, refers
to the fact that only one frequency is being used for communications.

ASIP

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1. Learning Step/Activity 4: Turret Cooling Fans.

Turret Cooling Fans: Because of the increased number of digital

electronic assemblies on the A3, the turret has been fitted with three
turret cooling fans; one on either side of the radio rack, and one on the
right side of the turret step. The Turret Cooling Fan Subsystem operates
when the turret temperature exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit and runs
continuously until temperature is lowered below 80 degrees. Two
temperature sensors are located beneath the turret floor plates; one on
the gunner’s side and one on the commander’s side. Warm air is pulled
away from the turret electronics located below the floor plates and
expelled from the turret at the bustle rack.

NOTE:
Drivers and Crew Compartment Fans may be turned on when Vehicle
is too hot. Turret Cooling Fans should never be disconnected. Their
purpose is to keep the Turret electronics from overheating. If
disconnected the Turret Electronics can overheat causing damage to
the Vehicle.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 5: Ammunition Stowage.

Ammunition Stowage: The ammunition stowage under the squad

compartment floor plates has changed. In the A3, as with the A2-ODS,
there are three 25mm 50 –round “hot” boxes replacing the eight 25mm
30-round boxes in the previous models. The A3 can carry up to 300 ready
and 600 stowed 25mm rounds. When loading the Hot Boxes care should
be taken to ensure that rounds are loaded correctly for ease of reloading
the ready boxes.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Commander’s Tactical Display.

Commander’s Tactical Display: The CTD provides menu-based interfaces,

that allow crew access system management, tactical, communications,
diagnostic, logistics, navigation, and maintenance information screens. It
provides caution and warnings to alert the crew on system status.

Commander’s Data Entry Tool: The Commander’s Data Entry Tool

(CDET) provides the commander with the capability to input text to
the CTD. It is essentially a keyboard. The arrow keys and ENTER Key
may be used to select and scroll through selections on the CTD. The
alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and numeric data such as
grid points for navigation.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 2: Situational Awareness

Components.

Squad Leader’s Display: The Squad Leader’s Display (SLD) is the

dismount squad leaders link to the battlefield. The Squad Leader’s Display
(SLD) is interchangeable with the CTD. With the SLD, the squad leader has
the capability of viewing the CIV video signal and the IBAS video signal as
well as viewing operational information from the Commander’s Tactical
Display and DVE (when operational). Switching between the four-video
inputs is accomplished by using the four video-input switches on the
display.

MAINMSGSCL SCRL
ZOOM
HOME
D / NSEC
BRT
+
DRVR BRT
-
GNR +
CON
- CON
CMDR
CTD COL
POL

VIEW
+
ENT VIEW
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M2A3 MAIN MSG SCL SCRL ZOOM HOME D/N SEC

BRT
MAL MAL21 1535.43Z 14R PV10R
59835E
AA28594357E
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GPS FOM
GPS FOMGPS FBCB2
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FBCB2
FBCB2 STATUS
APPLIQUE ON +
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JAN1317:18Z
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AVAILABLE
C-GPS
DVR 0 JUL 02 CEP
CEP 004m
999m ALT
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ALT 9999m INU APPLIQUE
INU APPLIQUE
ON STATUS BRT
-

GNR CON
+
CON
CDR -

COL
CTD
POL

ENT VIEW
+

SETUP FBCB2 MAINT SILENT VIEW

WATCH TOG -
GLE

ALT ALT ALT ALT ALT ALT ALT ALT

M2A3 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

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Components.

Appliqué CPU: The CPU is located on the left sponson, and houses the
software for Force XXI Battle Command/Brigade and Below (FBCB2).

Ethernet Switch Unit: The Ethernet Switching Unit is located

behind the Commander below the MCS. The Ethernet Switching
Unit interfaces with the Appliqué CPU and TPU to allow for digital
traffic.

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SLD
Appliqué CPU

ESU

CTD

CDET

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Fire Control components.

Turret Processor Unit (TPU): The Turret Processor Unit (TPU) is located
beneath the floor plate on the right side of the turret (below the
commander). The TPU houses the fire control processor which verifies
that the system is ready to fire and inputs the proper information (i.e.
Environmental parameters, boresight , zero) for the system to fire.

Turret Power Box (TPB): The Turret Power Box (TPB) protects and
distributes high current turret loads not controlled by PCM #1 and PCM
#2. The TPB receives power from the hull batteries, generator, and turret
battery, and distributes power to various loads within the turret. The TPB
interfaces with the 1553 data bus, and performs BIT.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Fire Control components.

Gun Control Unit (GCU): The Gun Control Unit (GCU) is located
on the left side (below the Gunner) beneath the floor plate in the
turret. It controls the selection and firing of the main gun, coax
machine gun. It also monitors the status of the feeder and the
ready boxes.

GCU
MCS

Missile Control Subsystem (MCS): The Missile Control Subsystem

(MCS) is located beneath the floor plate of the turret on the left side
and to the front of the gunner. The MCS is what guides the TOW
missile to the target.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Fire Control components.

Lower Target Acquisition Subsystem (L-TAS): The Lower Target

Acquisition Subsystem (L-TAS) is the gunner’s interface with the TAS. The
gunner uses the Direct View Optics (DVO) eyepiece, (which is a daysight
viewer used as a backup to the binocular display) or the Biocular Display
to view targets. The Biocular Display produces a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)
video image of either the Forward Looking Infrared or Day-sight TV
sensor. The brow-pad may be shifted easily from one eyepiece to the
other by using the Brow-pad Left-Right Adjust Levers, and in and out by
using the Brow-pad Fore-Aft Adjust Lever.

P-Head

L-TAS

Periscope Head (P-Head): The periscope head assembly is

mounted on top of the LTAS, external to the Bradley vehicle. It
consists of dual axis head mirror to point and stabilize the FLIR.
The periscope head assembly contains electronic and processing
hardware with supporting software that provides the line of sight
pointing, stabilization, and communication with other IBAS
subsystems and the Bradley vehicle.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Fire Control components.

Reticles: The Commander can select optional reticles for display in the
IBAS and CIV image. A reticle is selected from lists displayed on the
Reticle Selection Screen on the CTD. Different types of reticles can be
selected independently for the IBAS and CIV. The types of reticles are:

• Default Reticle
• Gun Reticle
• Air Defense Reticle
• Stadia Lines

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Fire Control components.

Commanders Independent Viewer (CIV): One of the most noticeable

improvements is the addition of a Commander’s Independent Viewer
(CIV) Subsystem. In previous versions of the Bradley, the commander was
limited to using the Auxiliary Sight, Commander’s Extension Relay, and
vision blocks, to assist the gunner in acquiring targets while buttoned up.
The CIV allows the commander to acquire targets by moving the
Commander’s Independent Viewer independently of turret motion. The
CIV is capable of traversing 360 degrees in azimuth and from –22 to +60
degrees in elevation. It contains a day sight video sensor and a 2nd Gen
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) thermal night sight. It uses a Cathode Ray
Tube (CRT) Remote Biocular Display (RBD) that can be zoomed and also
switched to display the Gunner's TAS view. The CIV gives the A3 a
“hunter-killer” capacity and is the commander’s primary viewer. The
video image from the CIV can be displayed on the IBAS Biocular display
during silent watch, boresight modes, and readiness test.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Fire Control components.

Remote Biocular Display: The Commander’s Extension Relay on previous

editions of the Bradley has been replaced with the Remote Biocular
Display (RBD). The RBD is used to view either the CIV imagery or the IBAS
imagery. The commander switches between the two by using the
IBAS/CIV Switch. When this switch is set to CIV, the image displayed is
from the CIV FLIR or Day-TV Video. The commander controls CIV
movement by using the Commander’s Hand station (CHS). When it is set
to IBAS, the image displayed is of the IBAS FLIR or Day Sight TV. The
commander controls the turret by using the CHS when the switch is set to
IBAS.

RBD
CIU

Commander’s Interface Unit (CIU): The Commander’s Interface Unit (CIU) is

located in the center of the turret to the rear of the commander and gunner.
It allows Commander to switch between IBAS & CIV, allows Gunner to see CIV
images through the IBAS and also sends IBAS and CIV image to the SLD and
DTD.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Fire Control components.

Gunner’s Handstation (GHS): The Gunner’s Handstation (GHS) provides

turret and weapon drives control, firing of the selected weapon, HI/LO
magnification, FLIR TV, BCIS/LRF, Autotrack/Autopoint functionality, and
nulling. There is no Slew Button. Rate of traverse is now based on how
much input is applied via the handstations.

GSCP
GHS

Gunner’s Sight Control Panel (GSCP): The Gunner’s Sight Control Panel
provides adjustment for imagery to include filter selection and manual
ranging. Adjustments to the imagery include focus, reticle brightness,
symbology brightness, image contrast, image brightness, FLIR gain and
level, manual and auto mode, 30 Hz and 60 Hz scan rates, polarity (White-
Hot/Black-Hot), and DVO reticle brightness. Additionally, the gunner can
select between first and last returns from the Laser Range Finder, Day
Sight TV or FLIR Filters, TAS align, and level of zoom.

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Fire Control components.

System Control Box (SCB): The SCB combines the features of the:
• Turret Control Box
• Weapon Control Box
• TOW Control Box on earlier models
• Annunciator Box
The System Control Box is located conveniently between the gunner and
the commander. It provides for turret control and weapon control, as well
as status indications. An Emergency Power shutdown switch is located on
the right side of the SCB to allow the Gunner or the Commander to
remove electrical power to the Turret in the case of emergency.

Emergency Turret Shutdown Switch

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Fire Control components.

Commander’s Handstation (CHS): The Commander’s Handstation (CHS)

provides rate and directional control for the line-of-sights and line-of-fire
movements. It provides switch inputs to fire weapons, adjust sights,
designate targets, range targets, activate the BCIS (when available),
cursor control (Focus, digital zoom, FLIR/Day-TV), HI/LO magnification,
and null switches. Like the GHS, the CHS slew speed depends upon how
far the CHS is offset from center.
CHS CSCP

Commander’s Sight Control Panel (CSCP): The CSCP is located below the
CTD. It gives the commander the ability to control/adjust all sights on the
A3, with the exception of the DVO. The Commander also has control of
backup Fire Control, stow/unstow of the CIV, Data Deletion, and
autotrack functions.

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IBAS (P-Head)

CIU IBAS (LTAS)

CIV GHS

RBD SCB

CHS CSCP

TPU GCU

TPB MCS (TOW)

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1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Position Navigation Subsystem.

Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR): Is used in conjunction with the

Inertial Navigation Unit and the Vehicle Motion Sensor to supply the A3‟s
Position/Navigation Subsystem (PNS) with accurate position data. The
PLGR/DAGR receives location and navigation signals from the Global
Positioning System (GPS) navigation satellite network, and passes this
information to the INU.

J1
PW R MODE CHAN
CMSC AUD/
FILL
HI FH 1 CT

ANT
F100
J6
J2
REMZ CMSC
1 RCU
2 SYNC
3 FREQ
RXMT
OFF
SQ
OFF
DATA
4 GPS
5 SAERF
6 OFST
AUD/DATA

MV/RT
ON CHG
7 CID
8 LOUT
9 TIME
LD
FCTNTSTSTBY MENU
LOADBATT
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CLR CALL RXMT
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1 RCU
2 SYNC
3 FREQ J12 GPS-IN
P
O
W
RXMT
OFF
SQ
OFF
DATA
4 GPS
5 SAERF
6 OFST
AUD/DATA

E
OFF R
ON CHG
7 CID
8 LOUT
9 TIME
LD
FCTNTSTSTBY MENU
LOADBATT
0 STO
CLR CALL RXMT

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Unit #1: Familiarization

1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Position Navigation Subsystem.

The Inertial Navigation Unit (INU): The Inertial Navigation Unit (INU) is
located under the Commander’s Data Entry Tool. The INU is the main
processor component for the PNS and provides data for the Fire Control
System. The performance of the INU directly improves accuracy of self-
vehicle location and target location calculation, which are crucial for the
success of any Bradley A3 mission.

INU VMS

The Vehicle Motion Sensor (VMS): The Vehicle Motion Sensor (VMS) is
located on the left Final Drive below the 3 MPH switch. The VMS provides
digital vehicle velocity data to the INU. This is achieved by converting
odometer shaft rotation into a digital pulse to the INU for forward and
rearward motion of the vehicle.

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(VVID 8.00)
Unit #1: Familiarization

1. Learning Step/Activity 1: Position Navigation Subsystem.

The Commander Tactical Display (CTD): The Commander’s Tactical

display is the primary user information interface with the PNS system. It,
in conjunction with other components allows the Commander to use the
PNS system.

CTD DTD

Driver Tactical Display (DTD): The Driver’s Tactical Display (DTD) is the
control center for CM-ED. The DTD communicates with the DVDB to provide
the driver with display graphics that represent the condition and status of
the hull systems. The DTD also serves as part of the SMI to control the
following systems: Engine Access Door, Bilge Pumps, Smoke Generator,
Vehicle lights, Panel lights, DVE controls, and Chassis Diagnostic testing. The
battery, engine and transmission gauges are incorporated into the DTD with
associated warning icons. The DTD also displays the ON/OFF status of the
smoke generator, bilge pumps, turret power, and indicates whether the
TOW launcher is up or down. Navagation has also been incorporated into
the DTD to indicate vehicle heading and distances to way points. The
Speedometer and Odometer have been converted to digital readouts and
are also displayed on the DTD. The DTD may also be used to display the
image from the Commanders and Gunners sights. Keypads located on the
display bezel are used to perform adjustments to screen brightness and
contrast at your discretion.

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