FM 6-61 ·Army ·1966 Field Artillery Rocket Honest John (C1)
Cl, FM 6-61 ques for employment of other types of artillery also apply to the Honest John battalion. b. Where the term "artillery" is used in this manual, it refers to field artillery. c. Where the term "field artillery battery" is used in…
FM 6-65 ·Army ·1939 Field Artillery Field Manual Service of the Piece, 75-mm Gun, M1917A1, Truck-drawn
:3-5 SERVICE OF THE PIECE the additional materiel and the personnel required to serve that piece. b. Coupled.-A piece is said to be coupled when its lunette is attached to the pintle of a truck or other prime mover. c. Uncoupled.-A piece…
FM 6-70 ·Army ·1970 105-mm Howitzer Light, M102, Towed (C2)
Chapter 3 SECTION DRILL Section I. GENERAL 7. Purpose The purpose of section drill is to develop maxi- mum efficiency and precision coupled with high speed. Commands and formations for section drill are prescribed in this chapter. 8.…
FM 6-73 ·Army ·1961 Graphical Scales for 105-mm, 15.mm 8-Inch Howitzer and 762-mm Rocket M31 Series
graphical scales were designated graphical firing tables and graphical site tables. c. Base. The base of the new graphical firing scales is SVa inches longer and of an inch wider than the base of the old graphical firing tables. d.…
FM 6-75 ·Army ·1963 105-mm Howitzer Light, M2-Series, Towed (C2)
CHANGE No. 105-MM HOWITZER, M101-SERIES, TOWED FM 6-V5, 26 February 1963, is changed as follows: Page 38d is superseded as follows: d. Rarvge Quadrant Adjustment. (1) Öenter the cross-level bubble. (2) Check the angle of site scale. It…
FM 6-77 ·Army ·1956 105-mm Howitzer M52 Self-Propelled
1. Purpose and Scope This manual is a guide to assist commanders in developing the sections of 105-mm howitzer M52, self-propelled, firing batteries into efficient smoothworking teams that have a sense of discipline which will impel them…
FM 6-78 ·Army ·1962 75-mm Pack Howitzer M1A1
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…
FM 6-79 ·Army ·1963 105-mm Howitzer M108 Self-Propelled (C2)
changed to read "scope, or the collimator, reticle and the panoramic reticle are not properly alined." Page 78. Paragraph 86d(2)(&), is superseded as follows : (ft) Aiming posts or collimator are not properly alined. Page 81, paragraph…
FM 6-81 ·Army ·1962 155-mm Howitzer M1 Towed
of an explosive. Cannon includes guns, howitzers, and mortars. The term also includes that portion of an artillery weapon required to fire a projectile, the tube, breech mechanism, and firing mechanism of an artillery weapon. h. Gun. In…
FM 6-88 ·Army ·1974 155-mm Howitzer, M109, M109A1, Self-Propelled
Composition of the Howitzer Section a. The howitzer section consists of section per- sonnel; a 155-mm, self-propelled, howitzer M109/M109A1; a section vehicle; and auxiliary equipment as listed in appropriate table of organization. ' b.…
FM 6-90 ·Army ·1962 8-Inch Howitzer M2, Towed (C1)
Page 22. Paragraph 24c (2) is superseded as follows : (2) (The corresponding number(s) (gradua- . tions) on the panoramic telescope must be matched with the corresponding num- ber(s) on the reticle of the infinity- aiming reference…
FM 6-92 ·Army ·1962 155-mm Howitzer M44, Self-Propelled
Right The direction right (left) is the right (left) of one facing the front. d. In Battery. A howitzer is said to be in battery when it is in its normal position ready to be fired. 3. Description of Equipment To insure proper use of the…
FM 6-93 ·Army ·1964 155-mm Gun M53, Self-Propelled and 8-Inch Howitzer M55, Self-Propelled
Composition of the Howitzer Section a. The howitzer (gun) section consists of section personnel ; an 8-inch howitzer M55, self-propelled of a 155-mm gun M53 self- propelled ; a 5-ton truck ; an ammunition trail- er; and auxiliary equipment…
FM 6-94 ·Army ·1969 175-mm Gun M107 Self-Propelled and 8-Inch Howitzer M110, Self-Propelled(C1)
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is a guide to assist command- ers in developing the gun (howitzer) sections of 175-mm gun M107 and 8-inch howitzer MHO firing batteries into efficient smooth-working teams with a sense…
FM 6-96 ·Army ·1954 280-mm Gun T131 on Carriage T72
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope This manual is a guide to assist commanders in developing the gun sections of 280-mm gun firing batteries into efficient, smooth-working teams that have a sense of discipline which will impel them to…
FM 60-10 ·Army ·1952 Amphibious Operations: Regiment in Assault Landings
This manual is a guide for the regimental combat team (RCT) in planning, training for, and executing an amphibious operation. It includes additional information on higher headquarters and other forces involved. It describes the…
FM 60-10-AMPHIBIOUS ·Army ·1952 Operations Regiment in Assault Landings
This manual is a guide for the regimental combat team (RCT) in planning, training for, and executing an amphibious operation. It includes additional information on higher headquarters and other forces involved. It describes the…
FM 60-30 ·Army ·1962 Embarkation and Loading-Amphibious
3. Sea Echelon Concept o. The sea echelon concept is a plan to implement dispersal and reduce mine countermeasures. The decision for employment of a sea echelon is the responsibility of the amphibious task force com- mander. When the sea…
FM 60-5 ·Army ·1951 Amphibious Operations Battalion in Assault Landings
Authority for release of this document to a foreign government must be secured from the Assistant Chief of Staff, C-2. When this document is released to a foreign govern- ment, it is released subject to the following con- ditions: This…
FM 61-100 ·Army ·1968 The Division
FM 61-100 unusual climates or terrain do not require of these munitions. Operations in unusual climajor doctrinal changes. The principal effect mates and terrain create a need for special of the employment of nuclear, biological, or…
FM 61-24 ·Army ·1968 Division Communications
FM 61-24 Paragraph Page II. Division artillery radio nets and wire system 10-3, 10-1— 10-4 10-3 III. Radio nets and wire system, field artillery battalions (DS), 105mm or 155mm 10-5,10—6 10-6 IV. Radio nets and wire system, field artillery…
FM 7-10 ·Army ·1962 Rifle Company Infatry and Airborne Division Battle Groups
The mission of the rifle company of the airborne battle group is to move by air to close with the enemy and destroy or capture him. 3. Capabilities The rifle company of the infantry battle group is capable ofa. Closing with the enemy by…
FM 7-100 ·Army ·1960 Infantry Division 11-15
Organization of the Manual a. This manual is organized functionally to facilitate use of personnel having specific areas of interest. For example, all material pertaining to tactical support is grouped in chapter 4, and all material…
FM 7-11 ·Army ·1962 Rifle Company, Infantry, Airborne Infantry and Mechanized Infantry
leaders will be commanders, but all commanders must be leaders; for in a sense, leadership is the proper exercise of command. The company commander who commands only with his authority will never realize the full potential of his company.…
FM 7-15 ·Army ·1942 Heavy Weapons Company, Rifle Regiment
Infantry heavy weapons company of the rifle regiment: organization, marches, and offensive and defensive employment of machine guns and mortars (1942).
FM 7-17 ·Army ·1951 The Armored Infantry and Battalion
FM 7-17 C1 FIELD MANUAL THE ARMORED INFANTRY COMPANY AND BATTALION CIIANGES DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 1 f WASHINmGTON 25, D. C., 12 September1952 FM 7-17, 23 March 1951, is changed as follows: 285.1 FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER (Added) a. A…
FM 7-19 ·Army ·1960 Combat Support Company Infantry Division Battle Group
CHAPTER 1 MISSION AND ORGANIZATION 1. Purpose and Scope a. This text is a guide to the training and tactical employment of the combat support company of the battle group. It covers the organization and functioning of the company and its…
FM 7-20 ·Army ·1969 The Infantry Battalions
Section II. MISSIONS OF THE INFANTRY BATTALIONS 1-3. Combat Mission fantry battalion can be employed in a variety of other operational roles. These include advisory asThe mission of the infantry battalion is to close sistance; truce…
FM 7-21 ·Army ·1960 Headquarters and Headquarters Company Infantry Di 2-26
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Section I. MISSION AND ORGANIZATION 1. Purpose and Scope a. This text is a guide to the training and tactical employment of the headquarters and headquarters company of the battle group. It covers the organization and…
FM 7-24 ·Army ·1961