A misfire is a complete failure to fire and maybe caused by a faulty firing mechanism or by an element in the propelling charge explosive train.

CAUTION

KEEP THE WEAPON POINTED TOWARD THE TARGET.

Misfire Procedures (Training)

1. When the launcher fails to fire, immediately shout, "Misfire."

2. Maintain the original sight picture.

3. Release the forward safety.

4. Recock the cocking lever. Check the backblast area; aim, fully depress, and hold down the forward safety; and press the red trigger button.

5. If the launcher still fails to fire, repeat Steps 1 through 4.

6. If the launcher still fails to fire, release the forward safety and return the cocking lever to the SAFE, uncocked position.

7. Take the launcher off your shoulder; keep the muzzle pointed toward the target.

Figure 14-34.-Launcher inspection.

8. Reinsert the transport safety pin.

9. Wait 2 minutes, then carefully lay the faulty launcher on the ground, muzzle facing toward the target.

10. Dispose of the faulty launcher according to SOP (Range Safety Officer).

Misfire Procedures (Combat)

1. Release the forward safety. Immediately recock the cocking lever. Check the backblast area; aim, fully depress, and hold down the forward safety; and press the red trigger button.

2. If the launcher still does not fire, maintain your firing position, and return the cocking lever to the SAFE position. Remove the launcher from your shoulder and reinsert the transport safety pin. Lay the faulty launcher aside; keep the muzzle pointed toward the target. Immediately use another launcher to engage the target. Dispose of or destroy the faulty launcher according to standard operating procedures.

MAINTENANCE

The AT4 requires no preventive maintenance or repairs at the first or second echelon. No repair parts are supplied to the using organization.

DESTRUCTION

When capture of the AT4 is imminent or if it becomes necessary to abandon the system in a combat zone, the unit commander may order its destruction. Priority is given to the destruction of those parts most difficult to replace, such as the sight, firing mechanism, and launching tube. The same parts of the system should be destroyed to prevent the enemy from reconstructing one complete unit from several damaged ones. In combat, after the launcher has been fired, it should be destroyed to prevent the enemy from converting the launcher into a booby trap.

Destruction can be accomplished by four methods:

l Burning

l Demolition

l Gunfire

l Crushing