FM 17-15: Armored Force Field Manual Combat Practice Firing

FM 17-15 Armored Force Field Manual Combat Practice Firing

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FM 17-15

Armored Force Field Manual Combat Practice Firing

Army · FM · Jan 1942 · 54 pages

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4-7 ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL and security; special emphasis being placed on the attack and in tank versus tank action. This training is limited only by the availability of ammunition and the imagination of the instructor. Careful planning is of the utmost importance, to insure that the maximum instructional value is received for the ammunition expended. SECTION II RANGES I 5. EQUIPMENT.--Careful and precise planning in advance is essential to prevent any interruption in the training schedule. Necessary supplies and ranges should be requested far enough in advance to insure that preliminary construction is completed and ready for the first day of firing. To hold up training for last minute arrangements reduces interest and hence instructional value. * 6. TERRAIN.-a. The availability of ground largely determines the question of selection of terrain for combat ranges.

DesignationFM 17-15

EditionJan 1942

StatusSuperseded

Pages54

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)