TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 23 of 535
TM 5-5420-202-10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND THEORY OF OPERATION
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CHAPTER 2. OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR’S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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