Our capability to acquire targets is a product of the knowledge and understanding of those who participate in the effort. WHAT □ This introduction describes: 1. p 2. s 3. target audience, and 4. changes or comments. Purpose This manual describes the doctrine, tactics, organization, and procedures for the management of target acquisition (TA) equipment and systems. The doctrinal principles described herein should be used as guides in the management and employment of TA devices and systems. Local modifications of these principles should be considered in light of their impact on the total TA system. Scope The material presented applies to target acquisition for the field artillery. The term "field artillery" is used in its broadest context to mean that element responsible for coordinating all fire support against surface targets, not just cannon and missile fires.
DesignationFM 6-121
EditionApr 1980
StatusSuperseded
Pages180
FunctionFires
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)