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HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1994

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Table 2–1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

FOR M109 SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER — CONTINUED

Location

Item to Check/

Service

M118A2/M118A3

Elbow Telescope

M118 Series)

Crewmember

Procedure

ASSISTANT GUNNER

In order to prevent damage to M118A2/

M118A3 elbow telescope, stow against upper

stop when not in use. Do not use as a hand-

hold under any circumstances.

a. Before firing, look through eyepiece (1) and

check reticle (2) for entrapped moisture and op-

tical defects.

Not Fully Mission

Capable If:

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