1. Purpose qnd Scope 'Ihis manual sets folth the principles of orgeniz&tion and operation and the funciions of the antiairclaft opelalrions centrer (AAOC) and ihe &ntiairclaft artillery information service (AAAIS) (folmerly iltelligence service). These principles are set forth as tr, guide for the establishment of antiailcraft oper&tions centerc and antiailcraft artillery information services. Each antiaircraft defense rvill preseut a distinct problem rvhich must be solved by the application these principles modified as necossary to a,rrive ot a souncl solutioD. Problems arising and solutions to these problems will also vary ryideh' between deienses in lho zone of interior (the continertal Unitecl States, ConUS) ancl those established in the theater of opelations, lYherever these dificr.euces are pronounced, separate tre&tment will be given herein.
DesignationFM 44-8
EditionJan 1954
StatusSuperseded
Pages59
FunctionFires
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)