Technical description and operating instructions of the armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicle BRDM-2 is used to study the material, structure and operation of units, mechanisms and equipment, rules for the operation, maintenance and storage of the BRDM-2 machine. The technical description and operating instructions of the BRDM-2 machine consist of two books. The first book outlines the general description, characteristics, hull, weapons, observation and aiming devices, power plant and transmission and control mechanisms.