The kneeling position (fig. 14-39) is similar to the kneeling supported position for firing a rifle. To assume this kneeling position, first assume the standing position. Kneel on the right knee and point your left leg toward the target. Keep your left foot at a right angle to and opposite your right knee, forming a right angle to the ground with your left leg. Sit back on your right heel, while shifting the weight forward. Rest your left elbow just forward of your left knee. Avoid bone-to-bone contact. Hold your right elbow firmly against your body. Advantage- Stable firing position. Disadvantage- Limited movement for tracking.

Modified Kneeling Position

The modified kneeling position (fig. 14-40) is the best for tracking moving targets. To get into this position for engaging moving targets, first assume the standing position. Kneel on your right knee, keeping the thigh of your right leg vertical. Keep your buttocks and back straight. Point your left leg toward the target, keeping your left foot at a right angle to and opposite your right knee. Keep your left thigh parallel to the ground. Keep your elbows tucked against your sides.

Advantage- Freedom of movement for tracking.

Disadvantage- Unstable firing position.

Use either position when firing at stationary or moving targets; however, the modified version allows tracking similar to the standing position. Maximum use of protective barriers and supported positions is essential with the kneeling positions to increase stability and reduce vulnerability.

Sitting Position

There are two sitting positions that are suitable for firing at stationary targets and are more stable than the kneeling positions.

1. For the sitting position (fig. 14-41), keep the launcher pointed toward the target and execute a

Figure 14-41.-Sitting position.

Figure 14-42.-Modified sitting position.

Figure 14-43.-Prone position.

half-left face. Sit with your legs crossed, and place the launcher on your right shoulder. Place your right hand on the firing mechanism and grasp the carrying sling with your left hand. Lean slightly forward from the hips, and rest your elbows forward of your knees to avoid bone-to-bone contact.

2. To assume the modified sitting position (fig. 14-42), keep the launcher pointed toward the target and execute a half-left face. Sit with your legs partly extended and well apart; place the launcher on your right shoulder. Dig your heels into the ground as in the conventional rifle position. Rest your elbows forward of your knees to avoid bone-to-bone contact.

Advantages- Stable firing position.

You are a small target.

Figure 14-44.-Backblast danger zones.

Disadvantages- Restricted movement.

Limited visibility.

Prone Position

To assume the prone position (fig. 14-43), first lay the launcher on the ground, pointed toward the target. Then lie on your stomach at an angle of not less than 90 degrees to the line of fire to keep your body clear of the backblast. Your body should be straight, and your right leg should be directly on a line running through your right hip and right shoulder. Move your left leg to the left as far as possible without discomfort. Keep both heels close to the ground. Place the launcher on your right shoulder and place both elbows under the launcher. Hold your head steady with your right eye lined up with the sights. Tracking a moving target from the prone position is not recommended. The firer's movement is limited. Your legs and feet could be injured by the backblast by changing the position of the launcher.

Advantages- Very stable firing position.

You are a small target.

Disadvantages- Limited movement for tracking.

Limited elevation of the launcher.

Poor visibility.