AN/PAQ-3 Modular Universal Laser Equipment (MULE)

AN/PAQ-3 Modular Universal Laser Equipment (MULE)

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/PAQ-3 is a laser rangefinder/designator set that performs target

Type: Nd-YAG

location and laser designation for engagement by laser-guided munitions.

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Laser Classification ............

This system contains a Class 4 laser and requires an established laser safety program to

ensure its safe use. Develop a written Local Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) IAW

guidance provided in this TB.

Hazard distance .................

In the designator mode, do not permit personnel to view the laser from within the beam at

distances less than 12 km for single pulse unaided viewing, 20 km for multi-pulse unaided

viewing or up to 78 km when viewing the laser through magnifying optical instruments.

In the rangefinder mode, do not permit personnel to view the laser from within the beam at

distances less than 12 km for unaided viewing (single pulse and multipulse) or up to 60 km

when viewing the laser through magnifying optical instruments. Utilizing the 12 dB

attenuation filter with the system, the hazard distances decreases to 3.3 km (single pulse

and multipulse unaided viewing) and up to 31 km for magnifying optics in the rangefinder

mode.

Ocular injury ....................

This laser is hazardous to the naked eye for a distance of 20 km in designator mode and

12 km in rangefinder mode. Use protective eyewear that filter at 1064 nm with a minimum

OD of 3.9 for unaided viewing and 5.6 nm for aided viewing.

Eliminate all specular surfaces (man made and natural) capable of producing potentially

Outdoor range operations .....

hazardous reflections. Control unauthorized personnel access to controlled area. Use only

on an approved laser range or training area. Appoint a qualified Laser Range Safety

Officer.

Other...............................

Consult the equipment Technical Manual for other operator and/or maintenance hazards.

REFERENCES: DMWR 9-1260-478-1&2; TB 9-380-101-9

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