DA Form 7213-R PDF: Missile Firing Data Report (Dragon & TOW)

DA Form 7213-R PDF: Missile Firing Data Report (Dragon & TOW) – U.S. Army personnel involved in anti-armor missile training and operations rely on DA Form 7213-R, officially titled the Missile Firing Data Report (Dragon & TOW) (LRA). This form standardizes the collection of critical firing data for the Dragon and TOW (Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided) missile systems. It supports munitions analysis, system performance evaluation, training effectiveness, and long-term sustainment decisions.

What Is DA Form 7213-R Used For?

Units complete DA Form 7213-R for every Dragon or TOW missile firing attempt (live, practice, or training). The data helps the U.S. Army Missile Command (now part of AMCOM) identify trends in missile reliability, gunner performance, environmental factors, equipment issues, and hit probabilities.

Accurate reporting contributes to:

  • Improved missile shelf-life and reliability assessments.
  • Better training programs and tactics development.
  • Identification of equipment malfunctions or design improvements.
  • Compliance with Army munitions reporting requirements.

Reference: For use of this form, see AR 700-19 (or related updates in DA PAM 700-16 / DA PAM 700-19, Procedures for U.S. Army Munitions Reporting System).

Key Sections of DA Form 7213-R

The form captures comprehensive details in structured blocks:

  • Missile Identification — Missile System (Dragon or TOW), Serial No., Lot No., National Stock Number (NSN), Warhead Type (HEAT, Inert/Practice, Other).
  • Platform/Mount — Ground, Jeep/Trk, APC, ITV (M901A1), HMMWV, FAV, LAV, BFVS variants, Aircraft (e.g., AH-1 with tail number), or Other.
  • Unit & Firing Details — Unit mailing address, UIC Code, Firing Agency (Army, National Guard, Marines, Other), Location (Post), Purpose (Annual Service Practice, School, Demonstration, Other), Date/Time, Light Conditions, Temperature, Weather, Target Illumination.
  • Gunner & Tactical Data — Gunner experience (previous missiles fired), Position, Aircraft maneuvers (for TOW/Cobra), Altitude, Speed, etc.
  • Target Information — Type, Direction, Speed, Range, Hit/Miss, Impact Point, Warhead Function.
  • Failure Analysis — Cause of miss (Missile, Tracker, Launcher, Gunner Error, etc.).
  • TOW-Specific Sequence — Self-test before/after, Gyro spin-up, Motors fired, Wings/Flippers, Wires, etc.
  • Remarks & Signatures — Detailed observations of missile behavior, Gunner’s Name, Officer in Charge, Contact Info.

Blocks 20–23 apply specifically to TOW/Cobra; the rest cover all platforms.

How to Fill Out and Submit DA Form 7213-R?

  1. Complete one form per missile firing attempt by the gunner or responsible personnel.
  2. Use accurate, detailed information — especially for misses or unusual flights.
  3. The Officer in Charge reviews and signs.
  4. Submit the completed form to the installation ASP, unit BAO, or directly as required. Mail the original to:
    CDR, U.S. Army Missile Command, ATTN: AMSMI-RD-QA-RA-CC, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5290 (per the form instructions; confirm current address via official channels).

Local procedures may route copies through the Division Ammunition Officer (DAO) or Logistic Assistance Representative (LAR).

Official Download: DA Form 7213-R PDF

Download the latest fillable DA Form 7213-R here:
https://armypubs.army.mil/pub/eforms/DR_a/pdf/A7213_R.pdf

This is the February 1993 revision (DA FORM 7213-R, FEB 1993), the standard version referenced across Army publications. Always verify the most current version on the official Army Publishing Directorate (APD) website: armypubs.army.mil.

Pro Tip: Use fillable PDF tools for legibility, but ensure handwritten signatures where required for official submission.

Why Accurate Completion Matters for U.S. Army Units?

Missile firing data directly feeds into the Army’s munitions management system. Trends from these reports influence:

  • Stockpile management and surveillance.
  • Acquisition and modernization decisions for anti-armor capabilities.
  • Safety investigations and materiel improvements.

Units firing these systems (Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve) must treat this as a mandatory requirement alongside other forms like DA Form 5515 for ammunition control.

  • DA Form 7212 — Missile Firing Data Report (Stinger).
  • Other system-specific MFDRs (e.g., Hellfire, ATACMS).

For full procedures, consult DA PAM 700-16 (The Army Ammunition Management System) and DA PAM 700-19.

Need Help?

Contact your unit ammunition officer, Range Operations, or the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) for guidance. Always follow the latest Army Regulations and local Range SOPs for live-fire events.