SECTION I.  ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

Instructional         The recommended hours to teach this lesson are:
Hours

Type Instruction	Hours/Method
Conference	1.0/C
PE	0.0/
Test	0.0/
Test Review	0.0/
Total Hours	1.0/

Prerequisite          BFV-ODS Sustainment Training lessons:
Lessons                 ·  Introduction
                               ·  Stowage Improvements

Clearance and      This is an unclassified lesson.
Access

References

Number	Title	Date	Para No	Additional Information
TM 9-2350-284-10-1-1	Fighting Vehicle, Infantry Operation Desert Storm M2A2 ODS(2350-01-405-9886) (EIC: ALG) and Fighting Vehicle, Cavalry Operation Desert Storm M3A2 ODS (2350-01-405-9887) (EIC: ALH) Hull.	May 96		None
TM 9-2350-284-10-2-1	Fighting Vehicle, Infantry Operation Desert Storm M2A2 ODS(2350-01-405-9886) (EIC: ALG) and Fighting Vehicle, Cavalry Operation Desert Storm M3A2 ODS (2350-01-405-9887) (EIC: ALH) Turret.	May 96		None
None	US Army MCD BFVS "How to Fight Book"	May 92		None

Student Study       None.
Assignments

Instructor              This lesson requires one principal and one assistant instructor per 25 students.
Requirements

Additional             None.
Support
Personnel

Equipment           This lesson requires the following equipment:
Required

·  Overhead projector with spare bulb.
·  Projector screen.
·  Pointer.
·  Extension cord
·  Name and classroom lectern boards.
·  Visitor’s folder.

Materials
Required

Instructor Materials	Student Materials
1. Lesson instructor guide. 2. Viewgraphs (18).	1. Lesson student guide. 2.Writing materials (notebook and pencil or pen).

Classroom,            This lesson requires a classroom able to accommodate 25 students, 1 instructor,
Training Area,      1 assistant instructor, 1 overhead projector, and 1 screen.
and Range
Requirements

Ammunition          None.
Requirements

Instructional         The instructor prepares for this lesson by studying this instructor’s guide and the
Guidance               reference materials. The instructor should ensure that students train as an MCD unit
                              (if available) with cover and mount.

Safety                    Safety warnings should be included as appropriate.
Requirements

Risk                       Low.
Assessment
Level

Environmental       None.
Considerations

Proponent
Lesson Plan
Approval

Name	Rank	Position	Date
Robert J. Fulcher, Jr.	COL	Commander, 29th Infantry Regiment

SECTION II.  INTRODUCTION

Motivation           Use the following points to motivate the students:

·  The Missile Countermeasure Device (MCD) protects combat vehicles from attack by most antitank
   guided missiles. Its design represents the latest technology and the system is very reliable.
·  Knowing the components and their function will give the students an appreciation of the capabilities of
   the MCD.
·  The students have already been introduced to some of the BFV-ODS improvements; during this lesson
   they will learn to operate the MCD.

Terminal               The terminal learning objective for this lesson is:
Learning
Objective

Action	Operate the Missile Countermeasure Device,
Condition	given the materials presented in this lesson,
Standards	and successfully complete the checks-on-learning.

Instructional         GOOD MORNING. I AM _______________________________________.
Lead-in                 AS YOU HAVE ALREADY LEARNED THERE HAVE BEEN MANY IMPROVEMENTS
                              MADE TO THE BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF NEEDS IDENTIFIED
                              DURING OPERATION DESERT STORM. ONE SUCH IMPROVEMENT IS A MISSILE
                              DEFENSE CAPABILITY CALLED THE MISSILE COUNTERMEASURE DEVICE OR
                              "MCD."

THE MCD WILL PROTECT YOU AND YOUR CREW FROM MOST ANTITANK GUIDED MISSILE (ATGM) ATTACKS. IT IS SIMILAR TO COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEMS USED BY ARMY AVIATION, THE U.S. NAVY AND AIR FORCE, AND SOME FOREIGN ARMIES AND AIR FORCES.

DURING THIS LESSON YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO OPERATE THE MCD.

ELO 1                   The first ELO for this lesson is:

Action	List the MCD principles of operation,
Condition	given the material presented in this instruction,
Standard	and successfully complete the check-on-learning.

MCD                    SHOW VGT MCD-1, BFV-ODS - Missile Countermeasure Device.
Background

THE MCD IS AN ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEM THAT PROTECTS THE ODS BRADLEY AND ITS CREW FROM MOST ATGM ATTACKS.

REMOVE VGT MCD-1.

VGT MCD-1

Principles of          SHOW VGT MCD-2, Missile Countermeasure Device - Description.
Operation

THE MCD PROVIDES ATGM PROTECTION BY CONFUSING THE INCOMING MISSILE’S GUIDANCE SYSTEM, CAUSING THE MISSILE TO FLY INTO THE GROUND.

THE MCD SYSTEM GENERATES INVISIBLE INFRARED (IR) RADIATION AND DIRECTS IT THROUGH THE FRONT WINDOW OF THE MCD. WHEN THE BFV-ODS TURRET IS TURNED TOWARDS AN INCOMING MISSILE, THE IR RADIATION CONFUSES THE ATGM’S GUIDANCE SYSTEM, CAUSING THE ATGM TO FLY INTO THE GROUND. THE FRONT WINDOW OF THE MCD UNIT IS COATED TO PREVENT VISIBLE LIGHT FROM BEING SEEN.

VGT MCD-2

ELO 2                   The second ELO for this instruction is:

Action	Identify the functions of the MCD components,
Condition	given the material presented in this instruction,
Standard	and successfully complete the check-on-learning.

MCD                    THE MCD CONSISTS OF TWO ASSEMBLIES--A MCD UNIT AND A VEHICLE
Components          INSTALLATION KIT. MCD UNITS WITH MOUNTING TRAYS ARE
                              INTERCHANGEABLE BETWEEN M1 ABRAMS TANKS AND M2/M3 BRADLEYS.
                              BUT, THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ABRAMS AND BRADLEY
                              INSTALLATION KITS.

REMOVE VGT MCD-2.

VGT MCD-2

MCD                    SHOW VGT MCD-3, Missile Countermeasure Device - Description, Continued.
Components,
Continued

THE MCD JAMMER IS A SEALED BOX THAT WILL BE MOUNTED ON THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE TURRET. THE MCD OUTPUT WINDOW IS POSITIONED SO THAT IT POINTS IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE VEHICLE’S MAIN GUN. TWO VERSIONS OF THE MCD ARE SHOWN ON THIS VGT. BOTH VERSIONS OPERATE IN THE SAME WAY.

REMOVE VGT MCD-3.

VGT MCD-3

ELO 3                   This is the third ELO for this lesson:

Action	Initialize the MCD,
Condition	given the material presented in this instruction,
Standard	and successfully complete the check-on-learning.

Operating the      SHOW VGT MCD-4, Missile Countermeasure Device - Initialization.
MCD

WE WILL NOW TURN TO THE PROCEDURES YOU WILL FOLLOW TO OPERATE THE MISSILE COUNTERMEASURE DEVICE. OUR REVIEW OF THESE PROCEDURES WILL INCLUDE INITIALIZATION, OPERATION, AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES.

VGT MCD-4

MCD                    THE FIRST STEP IN THE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE IS TO REMOVE
Initialization -       THE PROTECTIVE COVER, AS SHOWN ON THIS VGT.
Step 1

CAUTION--OPERATING THE MCD WITH THE COVER ON COULD CAUSE A FIRE AND KILL OR INJURE YOU. DO NOT OPERATE THE MCD WITH THE COVER IN PLACE.

REMOVE VGT MCD-4.

VGT MCD-4

MCD                    SHOW VGT MCD-5, Missile Countermeasure Device - Initialization, Continued.
Initialization -
Step 2

THE SECOND STEP IS TO TURN THE TURRET POWER SWITCH--SHOWN HERE--TO THE ON POSITION.

CAUTION--NEVER ENTER THE TURRET WITH THE TURRET POWER ON OR WHEN THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE LIT. YOU COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. THE TURRET TRAVEL LOCK MUST BE LOCKED WHEN YOU ENTER OR EXIT.

REMOVE VGT MCD-5.

VGT MCD-5

MCD                    SHOW VGT MCD-6, Missile Countermeasure Device - Initialization, Continued.
Initialization -
Step 3

CAUTION--ENSURE DECK IS CLEAR.

THE THIRD STEP IN THE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE IS TO MOVE THE MCD POWER SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION.

CHECK THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. IF THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON, THE MCD IS OPERATING.

REMOVE VGT MCD-6.

VGT MCD-6

MCD                    SHOW VGT MCD-7, Missile Countermeasure Device - Initialization, Continued.
Initialization -
Step 3,
Continued

IF THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT ON, MAKE SURE THE MCD CIRCUIT BREAKER ON THE RELAY JUNCTION BOX IS IN THE UP POSITION.

IF THE MCD CIRCUIT BREAKER IS NOT IN THE UP POSITION, MOVE THE BREAKER SWITCH TO THE UP POSITION. IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH DOES NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION, OR IF THE INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON, ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED.

REMOVE VGT MCD-7.

VGT MCD-7

MCD                    SHOW VGT MCD-8, Missile Countermeasure Device - Operation.
Operation

TO OPERATE THE MCD, TRAVERSE THE TURRET SO THE MCD FACES IN THE DIRECTION OF THE MISSILE THREAT.

WHEN OPERATING, THE MCD PROTECTS VEHICLES FROM MISSILE ATTACK BY DEFEATING THE GUIDANCE SYSTEMS OF MOST ATGMs.

THE MCD PROTECTS THE VEHICLE ON WHICH IT IS MOUNTED-NOT OTHER VEHICLES IN A UNIT OR FORMATION. IT CANNOT PERFORM AN OVERWATCH MISSION.

MOST ATGMs USE A GUIDANCE SYSTEM CALLED SEMI-AUTOMATIC COMMAND LINE-OF-SIGHT--OR SACLOS. FOR THIS KIND OF ATGM TO WORK, THE LAUNCHER GUIDANCE UNIT MUST TRACK THE MISSILE AS IT FLIES TO ITS TARGET.

THE MCD PRODUCES A RECTANGULAR BEAM OF INFRARED ENERGY, 40 DEGREES WIDE AND 10 DEGREES HIGH. THE MCD "TRICKS" THE SACLOS GUIDANCE SYSTEM INTO THINKING THAT THE MCD IS THE MISSILE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE LAUNCHER BEGINS TO SEND COURSE CORRECTIONS TO THE MISSILE BASED ON THE LOCATION OF THE MCD, NOT THE MISSILE. THIS IS WHY THE MCD IS MOUNTED HIGH ON THE VEHICLE.

REMOVE VGT MCD-8.

VGT MCD-8

MCD                    SHOW VGT MCD-9, Missile Countermeasure Device - Operation, Continued.
Operation,
Continued

THE DISTANCE AT WHICH THE MCD CAPTURES THE MISSILE AND FORCES IT INTO THE GROUND DEPENDS ON THE ENGAGE-MENT RANGE. GENERALLY, THE POWER OF THE MCD BEAM OVERRIDES THE MISSILE BEACON AT THE MIDPOINT OF AN ENGAGEMENT, AND FORCES IT INTO THE GROUND AT THE 75 PERCENT (OF ENGAGEMENT RANGE) POINT.

IN OTHER WORDS, IF AN ATGM GUNNER ENGAGES AN MCD-EQUIPPED VEHICLE AT 2,000 METERS, THE MCD WILL OVER-RIDE THE MISSILE BEACON AT 1,000 METERS, AND THE MISSILE WILL FLY INTO THE GROUND ABOUT 500 METERS LATER--OR 500 METERS SHORT OF THE VEHICLE.

REMOVE VGT MCD-9.

VGT MCD-9

ELO 4                   This is the fourth ELO for this lesson:

Action	Shutdown the MCD,
Condition	given the material presented in this instruction,
Standard	and successfully complete the check-on-learning.

MCD                    SHOW VGT MCD-10, Missile Countermeasure Device - Shutdown.
Shutdown

THE FIRST STEP IN THE MCD SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE IS TO MOVE THE MCD POWER SWITCH TO OFF. THE SECOND STEP IS TO ENSURE THE INDICATOR LIGHT IS OFF.

REMOVE VGT MCD-10.

VGT MCD-10

MCD                    SHOW VGT MCD-11, Missile Countermeasure Device - Shutdown, Continued.
Shutdown,
Continued

THE THIRD STEP IN THE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE IS TO ALLOW THE MCD UNIT TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

THE FOURTH STEP IS TO RE-INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE COVER ON THE MCD.

REMOVE VGT MCD-11.

VGT MCD-11

MCD Warning     SHOW VGT MCD-12, Missile Countermeasure Device - Warnings and Cautions.
and Cautions

THESE ARE THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS TO OBSERVE WHEN OPERATING THE MISSILE COUNTERMEASURE DEVICE.

REMOVE VGT MCD-12.

VGT MCD-12

MCD -                  SHOW VGT MCD-13, Missile Countermeasure Device - Additional Information.
Additional
Information

MCD OUTPUT CANNOT BE SEEN IN THE DAY OR NIGHT WITH THE NAKED EYE OR DAYLIGHT OPTICS.

THE MCD OUTPUT IS VISIBLE IN LOW-LIGHT CONDITIONS USING PASSIVE IMAGE-INTENSIFIER NIGHT VISION DEVICES. WHEN OPERATING IN LOW LIGHT OR CONDITIONS OF DARKNESS, IT IS IMPORTANT TO LIMIT USE OF THE MCD TO SITUATIONS WHERE THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF AN ATGM ATTACK.

THE MCD PROTECTS ONLY THE VEHICLE ON WHICH IT IS MOUNTED. IT WILL NOT PROTECT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT IS LOCATED NEAR THE MCD-MOUNTED VEHICLE.

SMOKE, INCLEMENT WEATHER, AND OTHER BATTLEFIELD OBSCURANTS WILL DEGRADE BOTH THE ATGM AND THE MCD’s OPERATION.

WHEN USING THE MCD, ENSURE THAT OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OBSTRUCTIONS DO NOT BLOCK ITS OUTPUT.

THE SYSTEM IS LIMITED BY THE ANGLE OF COVERAGE, BATTLEFIELD HAZE, AND HAND PRINTS, DUST, OR MUD ON THE MCD WINDOW.

REMOVE VGT MCD-13.

VGT MCD-13

SECTION IV.  SUMMARY

Review/                DURING THIS LESSON, WE HAVE DISCUSSED THE PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
Summary of          FOR THE MISSILE COUNTERMEASURE DEVICE. OUR DISCUSSIONS INCLUDED
Lesson                  THE INITIALIZATION, OPERATION, AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES FOR THE MCD.

Check on              ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE MATERIAL WE HAVE COVERED?
Learning

NOTE: Answer questions posed by the students before moving on.

SHOW VGT MCD-14, Missile Countermeasure Device - Check on Learning.

THESE QUESTIONS WILL CHECK YOUR GRASP OF THE MATERIAL COVERED IN THIS LESSON. WHICH OF THE PICTURES SHOWN DEPICTS THE MCD POWER SWITCH?

VGT MCD-14

Check on              NOTE:  Allow the students a few minutes to offer their answers, then
Learning,                           tell the students the correct answer is "C."
Continued

REMOVE VGT MCD-14 and SHOW VGT MCD-15, Missile Countermeasure Device - Check on Learning, Continued.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD CHECK IF THE MCD INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT AFTER YOU TURN THE MCD POWER SWITCH ON?

NOTE: Allow the students a few minutes to offer their answers, then
             tell the students the correct answer is "B."

REMOVE VGT MCD-15.

VGT MCD-15

Check on              SHOW VGT MCD-16, Missile Countermeasure Device - Check on Learning, Continued.
Learning,
Continued

WHAT TYPE OF ELECTRONIC EMISSION DOES THE MCD USE TO CONFUSE AN INCOMING MISSILE’S GUIDANCE SYSTEM?

NOTE:  Allow the students a few minutes to offer their answers, then
             tell the students the correct answer is "B."

REMOVE VGT MCD-16.

VGT MCD-16

Check on              SHOW VGT MCD-17, Missile Countermeasure Device - Check on Learning, Continued.
Learning,
Continued

THE MCD CONSISTS OF TWO MAJOR ASSEMBLIES. WHAT ARE THEY?

NOTE:  Allow the students a few minutes to offer their answers, then
             tell the students the correct answer is "C."

REMOVE VGT MCD-17.

VGT MCD-17

Check on              SHOW VGT MCD-18, Missile Countermeasure Device - Check on Learning, Continued.
Learning,
Continued

WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF SMOKE, INCLEMENT WEATHER, AND OBSCURANTS?

NOTE:  Allow the students a few minutes to offer their answers, then
             tell the students the correct answer is "D."

REMOVE VGT MCD-18.

Closing                 WE HAVE DISCUSSED THE PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING THE MCD. YOUR
Statement             ABILITY TO OPERATE THE MCD DURING COMBAT WILL GREATLY REDUCE
                              THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE AND WILL KEEP YOUR BRADLEY IN
                              OPERATION.

VGT MCD-18

SECTION V.  MASTER VIEWGRAPH LIST

Viewgraph List     The following table lists the viewgraphs used with this lesson:

Master Viewgraph List
Number	Title
MCD-1	BFV-ODS - Missile Countermeasure Device
MCD-2	Description
MCD-3	Description, Continued
MCD-4	Initialization
MCD-5	Initialization, Continued
MCD-6	Initialization, Continued
MCD-7	Initialization, Continued
MCD-8	Operation
MCD-9	Operation, Continued
MCD-10	Shutdown
MCD-11	Shutdown, Continued
MCD-12	Warnings and Cautions
MCD-13	Additional Information
MCD-14	Check on Learning
MCD-15	Check on Learning, Continued
MCD-16	Check on Learning, Continued
MCD-17	Check on Learning, Continued
MCD-18	Check on Learning, Continued

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