MCRP 3-20F.9 — Low Altitude Air Defense (laad) Gunner's Handbook

MCRP 3-20F.9 governs low altitude air defense gunner tactics, techniques, procedures, and Stinger weapon system employment.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 3-20F.9
  • Title: LOW ALTITUDE AIR DEFENSE (LAAD) GUNNER'S HANDBOOK
  • Date: 1 Apr 2008
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCRP 3-20F.9 covers Stinger weapons, missile procedures, air defense employment, target description, and operational communications. It specifies how gunners adjust fire, request fire for effect, and return damage assessments.

Applies to: This MCRP is primarily a reference guide for the LAAD section leader, the LAAD firing team leader, and the LAAD gunner (military occupational specialty 7212).

Topics covered

  • Stinger weapon system
  • Missile firing procedures
  • Low altitude air defense employment
  • Target description and number type
  • Adjusting fire
  • Operational communications

Questions and answers

When should gunners request fire for effect?

Continue to adjust fire until effect on target is achieved then request “fire for effect.” (paragraph 4)

Why are communications important for LAAD gunners?

The ability for gunners to communicate incoming orders or outgoing reports and requests is paramount to the successful deployment of equipment and personnel in support of the air defense mission. (paragraph 4)

Where may LAAD gunners be positioned?

The LAAD gunners can find themselves positioned in support of various agencies, internal and external to components of the Marine air control group, and must know how to communicate with them. (paragraph 4)

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