TM 9-4931-436-14&P
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
Section I.
1-1. SCOPE. This manual contains
Repair Parts and Special Tools List
operating and maintenance instructions
(RPSTL).
for the Alignment Device, Laser Transmitter:
1-2. FORMS AND RECORDS. Maintenance
Short Range, which is part of the
the Multiple Integrated Laser Engage-
forms, records, and reports which are
ment System (MILES). Maintenance In-
to be used by maintenance personnel at
structions are for operator/crew,
all maintenance levels are listed in
organizational, direct support, and
and prescribed by TM 38-750.
general support maintenance levels.
1-3. REPORTING OF ERRORS. Reports of
errors, omissions, and recommendations
The Alignment Device, Laser Transmitter:
for improving this publication by the
Short Range is referred to in this manual
individual user is encouraged. Reports
as the device, or alignment device.
should be submitted on DA Form 2028,
"Recommended Changes to DA Publica-
Appendix A contains a list of references
tions," and forwarded directly to: US
applicable to operation and maintenance
Army ARRCOM, ATTN : DRSAR-MAS,
of the alignment fixture. Appendix B
Rook Island, IL 61299. A reply will
outlines the Maintenance Allocation
Chart (MAC). Appendix C contains the
be furnished to you.
Section II.
DESCRIPTION AND DATA
Since the vertical portion contains all
1-4. DESCRIPTION. The Alignment Devices,
Laser Transmitter: Short Range,
of the operating components of the fix-
also referred to herein as alignment
ture, most of the weight is concentrated
in this portion of the case. Therefore,
fixture, and fixture, is an alignment
to support and stabilize the heavy open
device used to aid in aligning Ml6Al
portion of the case, a small stand is
rifle and M60 machine gun sights to the
laser beam emitted from the MILES trans-
attached to the side that would normally
face the ground when the case is open
mitter mounted on the weapon. This pro-
and two support braces lock with the
cedure is conducted when a MILES laser
case in the 90 degree open position.
transmitter is first attached to the
weapon and at any other time that a
soldier would normally be expected to
Two handles, one on each side of the
adjust his sights. The fixture is
case swing open for use and have spring
erected in an open case which rests
Six cam action positive lock-
returns.
on the ground. As shown in figure l-1,
ing latches are provided to secure and
the bottom portion of the case remains
seal the case during transportation.
flat on the ground, and the top opens
Pressure relief valves are installed
to a vertical position similar to a
suitcase.
in each half of the case.
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