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PREFACE

This manual discusses the many changes in the TOW missile, TOW training, and OPFOR armored vehicles and countermeasures. It includes training information on the M220A1 (basic) and M220A2 tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) weapon systems and carrier M966. Its intended audience includes leaders and members of mechanized infantry, light infantry, airborne, and airmobile infantry organizations who train and test individuals and crews. Units with M2/M3 Bradley fighting vehicle systems should also refer to FM 23-1 for additional training and testing requirements.

The proponent of this publication is US Army Infantry School. Send comments and recommendations on DA Form 2028 directly to Commandant, US Army Infantry School, ATTN: ATSH-INB-B, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905-5595, or email to

doctrine@benning.army.mil.

Unless otherwise stated, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to men.

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FM 3-22.34(FM 23-34)

CHAPTER 1