FM 4-90 COAST ARTILLERY FIELD MANUAL SEACOAST ARTILLERY SERVICE OF THE PIECE 3-INCH RAPID-FIRE GUN (BARBETTE CARRIAGE) (The matter contained herein supersedes TE 435-276, January 3, 1928.) SECTION I GENERAL * 1. ScoPE.-a. This manual covers the service of the piece for guns, 3-inch (15 pdr.), M1902MI and M1903, on 3-inch (15 pdr. barbette carriage, rapid-fire seacoast artillery. The duties of the members of the gun section in the service of the piece are contained in section III and in the drill table, section VII. b. The service of the piece prescribed herein is intended as a guide for the battery commander. Changes in the details of the service of the piece may be made to meet local conditions. E 2. REFERENCES.-The references listed in the Appendix should be consulted, especially those pertaining to ammunition and to the operation, care, and maintenance of matériel.
DesignationFM 4-90
EditionJan 1940
StatusSuperseded
Pages25
FunctionFires
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)