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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION, AND
THEORY OF OPERATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
SCOPE
This technical manual contains instructions for operation and maintenance of the
Aiming Circle.
Type of Manual:
Operator Manual
Model Number and Equipment Name:
M2/M2A2 Aiming Circle
Purpose of Equipment:
The Aiming Circle is a portable instrument used to measure
elevation and azimuth angles for Field Artillery and Mortar target acquisition
.
MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will
be those prescribed by (as applicable) DA PAM 750-8, The Army Maintenance
Management System (TAMMS) Users Manual; DA PAM 738-751, Functional Users
Manual for the Army Maintenance Management Systems - Aviation (TAMMS-A); or AR
700-138, Army Logistics Readiness and Sustainability. Maintenance forms and
records used by Marine Corps personnel are prescribed by TM 4700-15/1.
Accidents involving injury to personnel or damage to materiel will be reported on DA
Form 285, U.S. Army Accident Report in accordance with AR 385-40. Explosives and
ammunition malfunctions will be reported in accordance with AR 75-1. When
applicable, add references to SB 742-1, Inspection of Supplies and Equipment
Ammunition Surveillance Procedures.