Task: Operate a Mini Eyesafe Laser Infrared Observation Set, AN/PVS-6

Number: 071-704-0001
Effective Date: 2002-May-06

Enlisted MOS: STP:

11B Skill Level 1 CMF 11 (INFANTRY)
11C Skill Level 1 CMF 11 (INFANTRY)
STP 7-11B1-SM-TG
STP 7-11C14-SM-TG

Conditions: Given a mini eyesafe laser infrared observation set (MELIOS), AN/PVS-6; two batteries
(BA-6516/U or BB-516/U); and TM 11-5860-202-10.

Standards: Placed the MELIOS AN/PVS-6 into operation without damaging equipment.

Performance Steps

Unable to enter TM11-5860-202-10 as USAIS is not the proponent.

NOTE: WARNING: A lithium battery BA-6516/U contains gas under pressure. Do not heat, puncture,
disassemble, short circuit, try to recharge, or otherwise tamper with the battery. If the battery
compartment gets hot, turn off the equipment. Wait until the battery cools off before you remove it.
Lithium batteries have safety vents to prevent explosion. Handle the batteries with care. Return the
batteries to Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office for disposal IAW DOD Handbook 4160.21-M.

1. Prepare the MELIOS for operation.

a. Open the carrying case.
b. Remove the MELIOS from the carrying case.
c. Ensure the mode switch is in the OFF position (Figure1).
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d. Install battery (Figure 2).
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(1) Open battery compartment door by turning screw bail counterclockwise.
(2) Insert battery with the small raised contact first.
(3) Close and secure battery compartment door.
e. Rotate the front lens cap away from the objective lens and laser window (Figure 3).
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f. Pull the eyeshield plug out of eyeshield (Figure 4).
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g. Adjust the diopter setting for clear focus.
h. Test the mini laser range finder (MLRF).
(1) Place the neck strap around your neck.
(2) Pull and turn the mode switch to the test position.
(3) Press and release the charge switch.
(4) Observe the display through the eyepiece lens to ensure all the elements and
indicators are lit. Perform troubleshooting procedures for any indicators that are not lit
(Figure 5).

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(5) Press and release fire switch.
(6) Pull and turn mode switch to FIRST RTN or LAST RTN.
(7) Press and release charge switch.
 (8) Observe display for ready indicator.
(9) View through eyepiece and place aiming circle on a target at a distance greater than
50 meters.
(10) Press and hold fire switch after ready indicator is lit.
(11) Observe display for range value.
(12) Turn mode switch to OFF.
(13) Press lens cap over objective lens and laser window.

2. Operate the MELIOS while hand-held.

a. Prepare for operation (step 1).
b. Remove eyeshield plug from eyeshield.
c. Rotate front lens cap away from objective lens and laser window.
d. Turn mode switch to FIRST RTN (Figure 1). Go to step f if target is clearly visible.
e. If target is partially hidden among trees, smoke, or dust--
(1) Turn mode switch to LAST RTN.
(2) Look through eyepiece and place reticle aiming circle on target.
(3) Press and release charge switch.
NOTE: If you do not range a target in eight seconds after the charge switch is pressed, the MLRF will
shut down and you will have to press the charge switch again.
f. When the ready indicator lights--
(1) Hold aiming circle steady on target.
(2) Press and hold fire switch.
(3) Read "Range" at bottom of display.
(4) Release fire switch.
g. Follow shutdown procedures if ranging operations are complete.

3. Operate the MELIOS tripod-mounted:

a. Prepare for operation (step 1).
b. Remove tripod from carrying case.
c. Open tripod legs and secure tripod at the desired height.
d. Place tripod on a stable surface.
e. Mount the MELIOS securely on tripod by aligning the mounting hole over the tripod screw and
pad.
f. Tighten screw until the MELIOS is secure on the tripod pad.
g. Remove eyeshield plug from eyeshield.
h. Rotate front lens cap away from objective lens and laser window.
i. If the target is clearly visible, turn mode switch to FIRST RTN and go to step k.
j. If the target is partially hidden among trees, smoke, or dust--
(1) Turn mode switch to LAST RTN (Figure 1).
(2) Look through the eyepiece and place the reticle aiming circle on the target.
(3) Press and release charge switch (Figure 1).
k. When the ready indicator lights--
(1) Press and hold fire switch (Figure 1).
(2) Read "Range" at bottom of display (Figure 5).
(3) Release fire switch.
l. Follow shutdown procedures if ranging operations are complete.

4. Shutdown the MELIOS using the following procedures:

a. Press and release the charge switch, then wait three seconds.
b. Press and release fire switch.
c. Turn mode switch to OFF.
d. Rotate lens cap over objective lens and laser window.
e. Place eyeshield plug in eyeshield.
f. Remove MELIOS from tripod or from around neck.
g. Remove battery.
 h. Return all equipment to the carrying case.
i. Close carrying case.

Evaluation Preparation: SETUP: At the test site provide the soldier with all the equipment given in the
task condition statement.

BRIEF SOLDIER: Tell the soldier to operate the MELIOS AN/PVS-6 infrared observation set both
hand-held and tripod-mounted.

Performance Measures GO NO GO

1. Operated the MELIOS AN/PVS-6. _____ _____

a. Prepared for operation.
b. Performed operational test.
c. Performed hand-held ranging operation.
d. Performed tripod-mounted ranging operation.
e. Performed shutdown procedures.

Evaluation Guidance: Score the soldier a GO if all performance measures are passed. Score the soldier
a NO-GO if any performance measure is failed. If the soldier scores a NO-GO, show the soldier what was
done wrong and how to do it correctly.

References:

Number Required Title

TM 11-5860-201-10 N Operator's Manual for Laser Infrared Observation Set, AN/GVS-5

TM 11-5860-202-10 Y Operator's Manual for Mini Eyessafe Laser Infrared Observation Set
(MELIOS) AN/PVS-6

Certifications Required: None.

Supporting Individual Tasks: None.

Supported Drills: None.