FM 6-20-10 ·Army ·1996 Tactics, Technicques and Procedures for the Targeting Process
Targeting is part of the tactical decision-making process used to focus the battlefield operating systems (BOSs) to achieve the commander's intent. The methodology used to translate the commander's intent into a plan is decide, detect,…
FM 6-20-2 ·Army ·1970 Field Artillery Techniques
1-1. Purpose and Scope a. The purpose of this manual is to provide in- formation and guidance on the employment of field artillery. The manual covers the operations and techniques of employment of field artillery units to include command,…
FM 6-22 C2 ·Army ·2022 Developing Leaders
Army leaders are the competitive advantage the Army possesses that neither technology nor advanced weaponry and platforms can replace. Developing leaders is a complex and complicated undertaking because it is primarily a human…
FM 6-22.5 ·Army ·2000 Combat Stress
Combat Stress is the mental, emotional or physical tension, strain, or distress resulting from exposure to combat and combat-related conditions. Controlling combat stress is a command responsibility. In terms of Service members lost from…
FM 6-24-8 ·Army ·2000 Tadil-J
1. Scope This publication introduces Tactical Digital Information Link (TADIL) J. It is a guide for warfighters who have limited or no experience or background in TADIL J and who need a quick orientation for supplemental or in-depth…
FM 6-27 C2 ·Army ·2019 The Commander'S Handbook on the LAW of Land Warfare (Mctp 11-10C)
Commanders, staffs, and subordinates must ensure that their decisions and actions comply with applicable U.S., international, and in some cases host-nation laws and regulations. Commanders at all levels will ensure that their Soldiers or…
FM 6-3 ·Army ·1963 Gun Direction Computer M16
CHAPTER 2 ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION Section I. ORGANIZATION 4. General tion of the computer and associated The gun direction computer M18 is author- equipment, such as the cables and proized for issue to the fire direction or operation…
FM 6-3-1 ·Army ·1968 Operation of the Gun Direction Computer M-18 Application
FM 6-3-1 Section II. FIRE DIRECTION ORGANIZATION 1-4. General a requirement exists for a manual system to supplement the gun direction computer. The The 3M18 gun direction computer (fig. 1-1) is manual system is substantially the same as…
FM 6-3-2 ·Army ·1967 Operation of the Gun Direction Computer M-18 Rocket Application
The proper emplacement of the generator. (2) Starting, stopping, and monitoring the operation of the generator on a standby basis. (3) Insuring that the generator is providing the proper current. (4) Performing operator maintenance and…
FM 6-30 ·Army ·1980 The Field Artillery Observer (C1)
Cl. FM 6-30 doctrine requires team members to operate with a sense of urgency and continually strive to reduce the time required to execute an effective fire mission. a. Observer. The observer serves as the eyes of all indirect fire…
FM 6-300 ·Army ·1993 Army Ephemeris, 1993-97
This manual is a compilation of tables and charts for use in computing astronomical azimuths for the field artillery. These tables and charts are used for computing azimuth of the Sun or selected stars by either the altitude or Artillery…
FM 6-40 ·Army ·1999 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Field Artillery Manual Cannon Gunnery
C1, FM 6-40/MCWP 3-1.6.19 Change HEADQUARTERS No.1 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Washington, DC, 1 October 1999 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for FIELD ARTILLERY MANUAL CANNON GUNNERY FM 6-40/MCWP 3-16.4, April 1996, is changed as follows:…
FM 6-40-1 ·Army ·1972 Field Artillery Honest John-Little John Rocket Gunnery (C1)
Section I. GENERAL 1—1. Purpose This manual explains the field artillery Honest John gunnery problem and presents a practical solution to that problem. It is a guide for Honest John unit commanders and members of their staffs on field…
FM 6-40-3 ·Army ·1970 Operation of the Gun Direction Computer M18, Cannon Gunnery Application (C3)
The M18 gun direction computer (FADAC) is the primary means by which a cannon bat- talion or battery fire direction center solves the gunnery problem. Use of this high-speed digital computer significantly increases accuracy and flexibility…
FM 6-40-4 ·Army ·1982 Field Artillery Lance Missile Gunnery
FM 6-40-4 FIELD ARTILLERY LANCE MISSILE GUNNERY Summary The primary means of determining firing data for Lance missions is to use the field artillery digital automatic computer/Ml8 gun direction computer (FADAC) and the associated Lance…
FM 6-40-5 ·Army ·1976 Modern Battlefield Cannon Gunnery
FM 6-40-5 2-1. Threat to Maneuver Forces a. The enemy will field a large, well- trained, hard-hitting combined arms team equipped with the most modern weapons. His tanks and motorized units will attack our maneuver forces with direct fire…
FM 6-5 ·Army ·1939 Field Artillery Field Manual
4-6 ORGANIZATION AND DRILL SECTION II ORGANIZATION · 4. GENERAL.-For command and administrative purposes, the Field Artillery is organized into batteries, battalions, regiments, and brigades, and for ammunition supply purposes into…
FM 6-50 ·Army ·1996 TTP for the Field Artillery Cannon Gunnery
Tactics, techniques, and procedures for the field artillery cannon battery: mission, organization, key personnel, and battery operations (1996).
FM 6-54 ·Army ·1964 115-mm Area Toxic Rocket System
platform for rocket orientation prior to firing. Constructed of lightweight welded aluminum, the launcher weighs approximately 1,200 pounds and is mounted on the standard 21/2-ton, 6x6, cargo truck M35 (fig. 1). The launcher may be fired…
FM 6-55 ·Army ·1939 Field Artillery Field Manual Service of the Piece
3-4 SERVICE OF THE PIECE the additional materiel and the personnel required to serve that piece. b. Limbered.--A piece (caisson) is said to be limbered when its lunette is attached to the pintle of its limber. c. Unlimbered.-A piece…
FM 6-59 ·Army ·1963 Field Artillery Rocket Honest John with Launchers M386 and M33 (C2)
C 1, FM 6-59 Page 16. Figure 5 is superseded as follows: _ MGR - I B rocket (without fins) 762 mm truck mounted rocket launcher 762 mm rocket handling beam 31 a V & i Medium wrecker M405 handling unit Figure 5. Position of vehicles for…
FM 6-60 ·Army ·1993 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Operations
The multiple launch rocket system Is a highly mobile, rapid-fire, surface-to-surface, free-fllght rocket and guided missile system. It Is designed to complement cannon artillery; to attack the enemy deep; and to strike at counterfire, air…
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