TC 3-22.84 — M3 Multi-role, Anti-armor, Anti-personnel Weapon System
TC 3-22.84 governs the M3 Multi-Role, Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System's safe handling and employment.
- Publication number: TC 3-22.84
- Title: M3 MULTI-ROLE, ANTI-ARMOR, ANTI-PERSONNEL WEAPON SYSTEM
- Date: 07/18/2019
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers the weapon system's operation, components, aiming devices, employment, firing positions, aiming, and control. It requires adherence to firearms safety rules during training and combat operations.
Topics covered
- Safe weapons handling
- Weapon safety status
- Weapons control status
- Cycle of operation
- Aiming devices
- Firing positions
- Trigger control
- Misfire procedures
Questions and answers
What ammunition conditions apply to the firearms safety rules?
Soldiers must adhere to these precepts during training and combat operations, regardless of the type of ammunition employed, except as noted above. (paragraph 1-8)
How should Soldiers treat a weapon before handling it?
Soldiers must treat any weapon as if it is loaded and prepared to fire. (paragraph 1-9)
What must be clear between the weapon muzzle and target?
Soldiers must ensure the path between the muzzle and target, including the backblast area, is clear of friendly forces, noncombatants, or anything the Soldier does not want to strike. (paragraph 1-10)
When can a Soldier place a finger on the trigger?
Soldiers must not place their fingers on the trigger unless they intend to fire the weapon. (paragraph 1-12)
What can thermal optics not see?
Thermal optics cannot see IR equipment such as IR strobe lights, IR chemical lights, illuminators, or laser pointers. (paragraph 3-6)