FM 2-6: Cavalry Drill Regulations, Crew Drill, Light Armored Car M8

FM 2-6 Cavalry Drill Regulations, Crew Drill, Light Armored Car M8

FM 2-6

Cavalry Drill Regulations, Crew Drill, Light Armored Car M8

Army · FM · Dec 1943 · 49 pages

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FM 2-6 1-2 CREW DRILL, LIGHT ARMORED CAR M8 SECTION I GENERAL · 1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE.-a. This manual is designed for the use of the platoon leader and car commander in training members of the crew of the light armored car M8. (See fig. 1.) It is to be used as a guide to achieve orderly, disciplined, and efficient execution of mounted and dismounted action, and precision, accuracy, and speed in the service of the vehicular weapons. b. Reference is made to other War Department publications where appropriate. A complete list is contained in FM 21-6. * 2. TRAINING PRINCIPLE.-Training in crew drill will stress the importance of the prompt execution of correct movements at all times. Strict adherence to standardized procedures during the training period will insure the smooth functioning of the crew as a team in critical combat situations. FIGURE 1.-Light armored car M8.

DesignationFM 2-6

EditionDec 1943

StatusSuperseded

Pages49

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

References 9

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