The ETS on this vehicle is raised and in action. The missile cannot be fired unless the ETS is raised and locked, and the loader's roof hatch has a switch to prevent firing if it is open. Note the control wires trailing from the missile. This vehicle is from Reaper Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment. (Picture taken 29 Aug 2012 by SPC Joshua Edwards; available from Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System.)
The reloading hatch in the roof behind the ETS can be glimpsed in this image, as well as the electrical connections to the training devices in the missile tubes. Unlike the vehicle above, the dust cover for the ETS mast has not been erected. This machine belongs to 1st Squadron, 14th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team. (Picture taken 14 Aug 2014 by SSG Chris McCullough; available from Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System.)
The smoke grenade launchers on the ETS are visible from this angle, and the vehicle commander's machine gun is mounted. Behind the ETS, the loader can be seen standing in his open roof hatch. This vehicle is fitted with slat and applique armor. (Picture taken 2 Aug 2002 by SPC Gretel Sharpee; available from Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System.)
Vehicle commander 1LT Elliott Boltz of Reaper Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment is engaging opposing forces with blank ammunition in this image. Note the open door on the ETS behind him, which protects the missile optics when not in use. His machine gun would have to be lowered before the missiles are fired. (Picture taken 15 Apr 2015 by SPC John Cress, Jr.; available from Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System.)
