CARRY TECHNIQUES, FIRING RESTRICTIONS AND SELECT A FIRING POSITION
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4. Lift the Javelin in a single, smooth motion and position the shoulder pad on your right shoulder.
5. Adjust your body while holding the CLU to get into a comfortable sitting position.
6. Check the overhead flight path between the target and your firing position. To do this, sight along the top of the round. As long as all obstacles are above the line of the round, the missile has a clear path when it is launched.
7. After assuming a sitting position, ensure the forward end cap is on the ground, in front of and slightly to the right of right leg or foot. This ensures that it is out of the back blast area and that it is within easy reach to set the front end of the round on the end cap when you remove the Javelin from your shoulder.
SELECT A FIRING POSITION – (Continued) Kneeling Position
Figure 11. Kneeling Firing Position
1. Kneel on left side of the Javelin at the forward end, facing in the direction of fire.
2. Check the backblast area. Ensure no one is located in the backblast area.
3. Grasp the left handgrip with the left hand. Place right hand under the round near the shoulder pad. Lift the Javelin in a single, smooth motion and position the shoulder pad on the right shoulder.
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4. Hold the CLU by the right handgrip and adjust your body into the more comfortable position, with one knee or both knees on the ground.
5. Check the overhead flight path between the target and the firing position. To do this, sight along the top of the round. As long as all obstacles are above the line of the round, the missile has a clear path when it is launched.
6. After assuming the kneeling position, ensure the forward end cap is front of and slightly to the right of right leg or foot. This ensures that it is out of the back blast area and that it is within easy reach to set your front end on the end cap if removing the Javelin from your shoulder.
SELECT A FIRING POSITION – (Continued) Standing Supported Position
Figure 12. Standing Supported Firing Position
1. Kneel on the left side of the Javelin at the forward end. 2. Check the backblast area (Specific requirements to be
determined).
3. Grasp the left handgrip with your left hand. Place your right hand under the round near the shoulder pad. 4. Lift the Javelin in a single, smooth motion and position
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5. Carefully rise to a standing position with legs spread apart.
6. Hold the CLU by the right handgrip and place your elbows on the edge or rim of the fighting position. 7. Check the overhead flight path between the target and
your firing position. To do this, sight along the top of the round. As long as all obstacles are above the line of the round, the missile has a clear path when it is launched.
8. After assuming the firing position, ensure that the forward end cap is on the ground, and slightly to the right of your foot.
SELECT A FIRING POSITION – (Continued) Prone Position
1. Set round on the ground with the flat sides of the end caps face down. The CLU interface connector and latch assembly should face up.
2. Ensure that the round points toward the target area. 3. Place the carry bag (with CLU) on the left side of the
round by the forward end.
4. Lay on your left side along the left side of the round next to the carry bag. Maintain a low profile to limit observation of your movements.
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5. Remove the CLU from the carry bag. Turn the power switch to the NIGHT position. Connect the CLU to the round.
6. Remove forward end cap and place it directly under the open end of the Javelin.
CAUTION
With the forward end cap removed, the seeker is exposed. Use extreme caution when tipping the Javelin forward to ensure no foreign material (rocks, mud, etc.) comes in contact with the seeker.
7. Open the NVS and daylight lens covers.
8. Check the back blast area. Ensure that no personnel are located in the primary danger or caution areas. 9. Position your body so it is parallel with the Javelin and
SELECT A FIRING POSITION – (Continued)
10 Tilt the Javelin and your body to the left side and at the same time reach out with your right hand to secure the forward end cap.
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11. Grasp the forward end cap, hold it with the inside of the forward end cap facing toward the CLU, the outside facing toward the ground, and the flat side of the forward end cap facing up.
SELECT A FIRING POSITION – (Continued)
12. Slowly lower the Javelin until it rests on the forward end cap. Slide your body forward so that your right shoulder is against the forward end cap and the right handgrip is within reach.
WARNING
• Injury may occur if body is extended into back blast area. If injury should occur seek medical help immediately.
• Keep body at 30° angle away from the round when firing from the prone position.
• Ensure that gunner’s body remains clear of the back blast area.
NOTE
• Don’t balance the round on your shoulder while in the prone position.
• Use the forward end cap to balance the round and to keep the aft end cap off the ground.
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13. Place your body at a 30° angle to the length of the round. This prevents your legs from extending into the backblast area.