Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the RPG-7 Grenade Launcher

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Erik Lawrence. Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the RPG-7 Grenade Launcher

Section 1

Background

Combat Characteristics

Launcher Nomenclature

Grenade Nomenclature

Safety When Handling Rounds

Section 2. Disassembly

Maintenance

Function Check

Use of the Sights

Determining Ranges

Firing at Stationary and Appearing Targets

Firing at Moving Targets

Firing in Poor Visibility Conditions

Section 3. Operation and Function. Preparing the Grenade

Inspecting the Launcher

Mounting the Optical Sight

Loading the Grenade Launcher

Firing the grenade launcher

Tactics History of the RPG

Section 4. Misfire Procedure

Appendix A – Ammunition for RPG

Appendix B – Boresighting the Launcher

Appendix C – Munitions Packaging Markings

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The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to competently use the RPG-7 weapon systems. The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon, instruct on its operation, disassembly and assembly, proper firing procedure, and malfunction/misfire procedures. Operator level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the reader to fully understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the RPG-7.

Figure 1-1 RPG-7 Light Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher

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Figure 1-3 Launcher main parts

Figure 1-4 The rocket assisted grenade consists of the following main parts

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