Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-9-6920-737-100012

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

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Section I.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SCOPE

This manual describes the M2/M3 Unit Conduct of Fire Trainer (U-COFT) Training Device (Sheltered) 17-74

and gives the information necessary for the Instructor Operator, Training Manager and Crew Trainees to

operate the equipment. The manual also gives information to check the U-COFT for proper operation and to

keep it operational.

The M2/M3 U-COFT is a training device which simulates the M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) Gunner's

and Commander's Stations. It provides computer generated gunnery sight scenes of tactical battle situations.

Based on these sight scenes the M2/M3 U-COFT simulates weapon operation under a variety of field

conditions. The M2/M3 U-COFT allows commanders and gunners to practice critical gunnery skills and for

drivers and loaders to cross train in the duties of gunners. It also allows familiarization of all crewmen in the

duties of the commander. The mission of the M2/M3 U-COFT is to develop and/or sustain critical gunnery

skills required of qualified commanders and gunners.

MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS

Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA

Pam 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).

In addition to preparing standard TAMMS forms, the Instructor/Operator shall maintain the COFT System

Logbook forms (SCS 1612) also contained in the TAMMS binder. See Appendix E of this manual for

instructions.

REPORTING EQUIPMENT

IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR'S)

If your M2/M3 U-COFT needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who

can tell us what you don't like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design or

performance. Put it on an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report). Mail to us at Commander, US Army Armament,

Munitions and Chemical Command, ATTN: AMSMC-QAD, Rock Island IL 61299-6000. We'll send you a reply.

NOMENCLATURE CROSS REFERENCE

Common nomenclature used in this manual is cross-referenced to its official nomenclature in the list below.

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