由乔·伯奇迈尔(Joe Birchmeier)上尉,中士特里·普尔丁(Terry Purdin)和中士头等舱泰德·罗伯茨(Ted Roberts)
矿井清除线电荷(MICLIC)是一个关键的移动性资产,甚至具有其局限性。工程师使用它来清除障碍物的道路,而无需卸下。
The following information will help engineer units reduce or eliminate some common problems associated with the MICLIC. Units should follow these techniques and procedures in conjunction with those in Technical Manual (TM) 9-1375-215-14&P when performing maintenance or training on the MICLIC system.
在国家培训中心(NTC)观察到的大多数链球菌问题都归因于 -
Poor readiness rates occur in units that do not maintain the complete system. Units have arrived at the NTC with launchers or trailers that were "up" to -10 standards; however, the system was "down" due to a faulty firing cable. A weakness of TM 9-1375-215-14&P is that it does not require a check of the complete system during the preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS).Deficiencies in leader/soldier knowledge of the system result from insufficient training. Because most units do not fire the line charge often and lack a complete training aid, they arrive at the NTC improperly trained in MICLIC operations. The end result is long MICLIC preparation times and high misfire rates.
Solution.The launcher must be secured with four U-bolts. If any U-bolts are missing or loose, consider the system nonmission capable.
Problem.Some units conduct a PMCS of the MICLIC system without checking the M34 blasting machine. Some units arrive at the NTC with only one operational M34.
Solution.Two M34 blasting machines should be available when the MICLIC is operated. Check the M34s with a multimeter. To be used with the MICLIC, the M34s must produce at least 222 volts DC.
Problem.Units do not check the firing cable and safety switch for continuity when they conduct a PMCS of the MICLIC without a line charge or rocket.
Solution.Use the M51 test set and a 3-inch piece of communications wire with the ends stripped. Connect the firing cable to the J1 plug (Figure 1) on the safety switch. Attach the selector switch to the other end of the firing cable. Taking the 3-inch piece of communications wire and the P1 cable, jump the pin marked "A" and the pin marked "B" (Figure 1).
这张支票复制线电荷,会检查both the firing cable and the safety switch.
笔记:如果发射器臂处于凸起位置时未亮起,请测试安全开关。如果安全开关是运行的,则发射电缆有故障。
Problem.在检查启动电缆时,发射器臂处于降低位置时会出现灯;或者,当发射器臂处于凸起位置时,没有光。
Solution.Using a multimeter, check the safety switch. Disconnect the firing cable from the J1 plug on the safety switch (Figure 1). Look at the pin inside the J1 plug and identify the A, B, C, and D pins. Do the same on the electrical plug (P1) that hangs from the safety switch. Set the mul-timeter for OHMS to check for continuity or a closed circuit. Insert the leads from the multimeter into the A pins at the J1 and P1 plugs. When the launcher rail is in the lowered position, there should be an open circuit. Repeat the procedure for pins B, C, and D. Only pin C should have continuity. With the launcher arm in the raised position, there should be continuity in pins A, B, and C. Pin D is not used (Figure 2).
笔记:如果销量A和B的连续性在降低位置,或者在凸起位置中没有引脚A和B的连续性,请参阅TM 9-1375-215-14&P(第5-8页)并调整滚筒开关杆。如果安全开关在调整后检查出去,请重新检查发射电缆以获得连续性。
Problem.The line charge is not properly secured to the trailer or the AVLM.
Solution.For the trailer-mounted MICLIC, the line charge must be connected to the trailer with four turnbuckles and locking nuts. Tighten the turnbuckles, but allow threads to show on the inside of each end. Then tighten the locking nuts to ensure that the turnbuckle will not unthread itself. Use two chains and binders for the AVLM. Pull the hook and chain through the rear line charge tie-down and attach the hook to the chain approximately 6 to 8 inches from the charge tie-down (Figure 3).
将链条穿过后启动器将链路绑在前启动器捆绑上,并穿过前线电荷捆扎,并将钩子连接起来,距离电荷束缚约6到8英寸。将粘合剂安装在中心下方,并确保粘合剂手柄向后朝向。粘合剂锁定后,用胶带固定粘合剂手柄。重复这些电荷另一侧的步骤。
Solution.打开后立即检查线充电。线充电应与容器的侧面冲洗。如果下沉超过1 1/2英寸,请不要使用它。将线充电返回到弹药供应点进行检查。
Problem.TM 9-1375-215-14&P does not describe how to ensure that the arming cable will not cut the firing wire at the base of the fuze.
Solution.As part of each MICLIC preparation, pull back the nylon sock from the arming cable side of the fuze connector. Align the electrical wires on the side opposite the arming wire and neatly tape them with paper masking tape (Figure 4). Return the nylon sock to its original position.
Problem.The rocket bridle cable slips out of the cable sheath.
Solution.将火箭架电缆贴到发射器导轨上的改进方法是将bridle绑在两个地方 - 只是在前面,只是在电缆鞘的后部。使用电气胶带(图5)防止bri绳电缆来回移动。确保bri绳在电荷顶部放置并连接时形成“ S”形状。
Problem.由于发射器导轨的压力过大,在横跨崎terrain的地形上,火箭连接到米克莱发射器上,因此有些火箭被解锁了。
Solution.Ensure that the rocket locking mechanism locks the rocket in place. Always travel with the ball-lock pins in the LOCK position. To keep the rocket secure, put some packing material from the rocket shipping container under the head of the rocket. Use a ratchet strap to secure the launcher rail with the rocket to the launcher.
笔记:The strap must go over the top of the launcher rail, not just over the rocket, to prevent undue stress on the rocket.
Problem.Units travel at excessive speeds over rough terrain. Several line charge misfires at the NTC may have been caused when the charges shifted in the container before they were fired.
Solution.For trailer-mounted MICLICs, maintain speeds of 15 mph or less on improved trails and 10 mph or less when traveling cross-country; the top speed for the AVLM is 30 mph. Leaders must plan for the low speeds and coordinate with their supported maneuver units.
(1) On a trailer configuration, the launcher is connected to the trailer with four U-bolts. The line charge container is fastened with two 6-inch turnbuckles in front and two 12-inch turnbuckles in the rear.
(2) On the AVLM configuration, the launcher is connected with two U-bolts in the rear and two modified U-bolts on the center I-beam. Chain and binders are used to secure the line charge container. The binders must face rearward when closed; secure the binder to the chain with 100-mph tape.
笔记:The tie-down straps must be attached to all four hand knobs on the rocket rail guide.Move to the rear of the MICLIC launcher :
笔记:Before beginning the continuity check, shunt the rocket receptacle with either a shunt plug or a jump receptacle with a 3-inch piece of communications wire.(1) With the rocket in the down position, set the electrical control box selector switch to SAFE/TEST; hook up the M51 test set and depress the handle; the system should show a light. The system should not show a light when the selector switch is set on ROCKET or CHARGE. If a light is observed on the ROCKET or CHARGE setting, stop and notify the unit maintenance section.
(2)从控制盒中抬起火箭,并观察它是否锁定位置。确保可见内部发射器导轨支架上的白色标记,但没有足够高的升高,可以在外部下部发射器导轨支架上方看到垂直的白色标记(T-strips)。将选择框的选择器开关移至Rocket,然后降低M51的手柄。您应该在测试集上看到一盏灯。将选择器开关移动到充电,您应该再次看到灯光。
(1) The bridle cable must be in the S-curve pattern; the protective cover must not interfere with the firing operation.
(3) The rocket ball-lock pin must be attached to the rocket or be in the hands of the crew.
(1) Valuable time is taken from, or added to, breach time by units trying to make firing the rocket and firing the charge a two-part command. Recommend that commanders give authority to fire both the rocket and the line charge when they order the emplacing engineer to move forward from an assault position.
(2) All supporting units in the battlefield must be prepared for the safety standoff when the line charge detonates.
表1给出了建议的胶合材料清单(BOM)。表2提供了建议的米克莱操作的建议的规定负载列表(PLL)。
罗伯茨CPT Birchmeier、证监会Purdin和证监会are assigned to Operations Group at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. They are members of the Sidewinder 12 Team, working as company/platoon trainers.