To lock ... or not to lock.(M2/M3-Series Bradleys ...)(Brief article)

From: PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly | Date: September 1, 2007 | Copyright information

Dear Half-Mast,

I'm hoping that you can settle an argument; about proper transportation of Bradleys at our unit.

The integrated sight unit's periscope head has a mirror control knob on its side. The knob acts as a locking mechanism for the mirror inside the periscope and can be set in three positions: locked, unlocked and manual.

I maintain that the periscope head should stay unlocked all the time, even during transportation. Some of the other guys...

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