Armament Carrier (M1025, M1025A1, M1025A2, M1026, M1026A1, M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044, and M1044A1) Equipment

TM 9-2320-280-10 e. Armament Carrier (M1025, M1025A1, M1025A2, M1026, M1026A1, M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044, and M1044A1) Equipment. KEY ITEM AND FUNCTION 1 Turret positioning handle provides positive right-hand grip to rotate weapon station. 2 Gunner’s backrest provides back support for a gunner positioned in weapon station. 3 Hatch cover securing latches (three each) secure cover to weapon station. 4 Gunner’s sling serves as seat rest or restraint for a gunner positioned in weapon station. 5 Weapon station brake handle locks the weapon station at the gunner’s desired azimuth. Handle is placed in the down position for locking. 6 Hatch cover retaining latches (two each) secure to latch catches for retaining station cover in the open position. 7 Hatch cover retaining catches (two each) are connection points for retaining latches. 8 Hatch cover handle is grab handle to assist gunner in opening and closing station cover. 9 Weapon station hatch cover provides sealed protective covering for roof opening when weapons are not mounted to weapon station. 10 Armament mount is mounting bracket for weapon adapter. 11 Universal weapons adapter provides mounting base for the M60 7.62 mm machine gun, M2 caliber .50 machine gun, and MK19 grenade launcher. 12 Universal weapons adapter pin assembly secures weapon adapter to the armament mount. 13 Weapon station serves as rotating mounting platform for weapon components. Can be continuously rotated 360 degrees. NOTE Operation and identification of cargo shell door components and gunner’s platform can be found in para. 2-2d. 2-24