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FM 17-30 Tank Platoon

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FM 17-30

Tank Platoon

Army · FM · Jan 1942

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REGRADEDUNCLASSIFIED ay AUTHOOFDOD R sgODQ BY 0 X/oigJONA 3 FM 17-30 01 ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL TANK PLATOON CHAYNGES 1 WAR DEPARTMENT, No. 1 Washington 25, D. C., 8 July 1944. FM 17-30, October 22, 1942, is changed as follows: 10. DEscaIPTION. d. (3) (Superseded.) (a) Base emission smoke shell M89 is a blunt-nose projectile with a maximum effective range of 1,600 yards. Its shape makes it difficult to control for deflection and range. It bounces on firm terrain from 100 to 300 yards from the point of strike. Each round burns about 3 minutes. A platoon can screen a 400-yard frontage of average terrain within the effective range of the shell. (b) Smoke ammunition is fired by the section or platoon to screen or blind an enemy position during the maneuver or assault of attacking tanks. It is used on small areas at the command of and controlled by the unit commander.

DesignationFM 17-30

EditionJan 1942

StatusSuperseded

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

EchelonPlatoon

CollectionHistoric