Howitzer. A cannon with a medium length bar- rel, a high angle of fire, and a medium muzzle velocity (fig- d. Service oj the Piece. Operation and maintenance of a weapon or other equipment by its crew. e. Section. In this manual, the term "section" is used to designate only the personnel required to serve one weapon and the equipment prescribed by a table of organization and equipment (TOE). Piece. In this manual, the term "piece" applies to the howitzer being operated by the section; e.g., TO THE REAR OF THE PIECE, FALL IN. g. Coupled. A piece is coupled when it is attached to its prime mover and all braking and lighting con- nections are in place. h. Uncoupled. A piece is uncoupled when it is de- tached from its prime mover. i. Front.
DesignationFM 6-78
EditionAug 1962
StatusSuperseded
Pages152
FunctionFires
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)