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 6-96 ·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 44-63 ·Army ·1992 Air Defense Artillery-Heavy Division
FM 44-63 is the field manual for ADA in support of the heavy divisions. The purpose of this FM is to describe how current and interim FAAD and SHORAD ADA battalions are organized and how they fight in support of maneuver operations. This…
FM 6-1 ·Army ·1979 Tacfire Operations
If there is a major conflict, the United States Army will face a tough, capable, well-trained, and numerically superior force. This force can operate in a nuclear, chemical, or conventional environment. It will be equipped with high…
MCWP 3-16.6 ·Marine Corps ·1998 Supporting Arms Observer, Spotter and Controller
1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-16.6, Supporting Arms Observer, Spotter, and Controller, provides the techniques and procedures for requesting and adjusting supporting arms. 2. SCOPE This publication provides…
MCWP 3-16-6-DRAFT ·Marine Corps ·1998 Supporting Arms Observer, Spotter, and Controller
1. PURPOSE Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-16.6, Supporting Arms Observer, Spotter, and Controller, provides the techniques and procedures for requesting and adjusting supporting arms. 2. SCOPE This publication provides…
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 Paragraph 86d(2)(&), is superseded as follows : (ft) Aiming posts or collimator are not properly alined.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…
MCRP 3-10F.2 ·Marine Corps ·2021 Supporting Arms Observer, Stopper, and Controller
MCRP 3-10F.2 Supporting Arms Observer, Spotter, and Controller 1-1 CHAPTER 1 THE COMPANY FIRE SUPPORT TEAM The Marine Corps provides a maneuver company with observers, spotters, and controllers who are specifically trained to plan, call…
FM 44-62 ·Army ·1969 Air Defense Artillery-Automatic Weapon Gunnery
FM 44-62 CHAPTER 2 AUTOMATIC WEAPON GUNNERY PROBLEM. 2-1, General Basically, the ADA AW gunnery problem is one of predicting the future position of the target and firing so that projectile and target arrive at that position simultaneously.…
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 4-15 ·Army ·1943 Coast Artillery Field Manual. Seacoast Artillery, Fire Control and Position finding
Copy 3 SSIFIED 1: 4-15 Pilenination of rmstrleted matter-The information contained in retricted document, and the essential characteristics of restricted material may be given to any person known to be in the service of the United States…
FM 6-94 ·Army ·1962 175-mm Gun M107 Self-Propelled and 8-Inch Howitzer M110, Self-Propelled
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope This manual is a guide to assist commanders in developing the sections of 175-mm gun M107 and 8-inch howitzer MHO firing batteries into efficient smooth-working teams with a sense of discipline that…
FM 4-160 ·Army ·1943 Antiaircraft Artillery Field Manual. Service of the Piece. 40-mm Fire Unit
RESTRICTED FM 4-160 WAR DEPARTMENT ANTIAIRCRAFT ARTILLERY FIELD MANUAL & SERVICE OF THE PIECE 40-MM FIRE UNIT 5 November 1943 Dissemination of restricted matter.—The information contained in restricted documents and the essential…
JP 3-09.1 ·Joint ·1999 Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Laser Designation Operations
i 1. Scope This publication provides joint tactics, techniques, and procedures for employing light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (laser) target designators, laser acquisition devices, and laser-guided munitions. It…
FM 4-121 ·Army ·1943 Antiaircraft Artillery Field Manual. Fire Control, Guns
FM 4-121 13 ANTIAIRCRAFT ARTILLERY FIELD MANUAL FIRE CONTROL, GUNS (This manual rescinds Training Circular No. 89, War Department, 1942. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Paragraphs 1-2 3-6 Section I. General II. Problems of AAA fire control_ Section I…
FM 6-121 ·Army ·1990 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Fire Support for Corps and Division Operations Field Artillery Target Acquisition
This publication describes the doctrine, organization, tactics, techniques, and procedures for the management of field artillery target acquisition (TA) equipment, personnel, and systems. It combines information formerly in FM 6-121, Field…
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 6-75 ·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 4-10 ·Army ·1944 War Department Field Manual, Coast Artillery, Gunnery
Coast artillery field manual on seacoast artillery gunnery: position finding, ballistic corrections, and conduct of fire (1944).
FM 4-95 ·Army ·1943 Seacoast Artillery Service of Radio Set SCR-296-A
YR iy ee 4 eS WAR DEPARTMENT COAST roe FIELD MANUAL © SEACOAST ARTILLERY SERVICE OF THE RADIO ag SCR-296-A 15 September 1943, Pra i Distrisution.—This is a reprint for stock only, Pee: including C 1, 10 February 1944. No initial…
ATP 3-01.81 ·Army ·2025 Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-Uas)
ATP 3-01.81 establishes how the Army prevents threat UAS from impacting Army operations. Threat UAS are a condition of the modern battlefield that must be accounted for by leaders and Soldiers at every echelon. Countering unmanned aircraft…
FM 6-20-50 ·Army ·1990 Fire Support for Brigade Operations
The purpose of this publication is to provide light forces fire support officers and enlisted personnel at maneuver company, battalion, and brigade with a how-to manual. It focuses on fire support officers (FSOs) in light infantry,…
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 6-115 ·Army ·1966 The Field Artillery Searchlight Battery
FM 6-115 CHAPTER 2 COMMAND, CONTROL, AND ORGANIZATION Section I. GENERAL 4. Command and Control The field artillery searchlight battery is assigned to corps artillery. The searchlight battery com- mander is the searchlight adviser to the…
FM 6-90 ·Army ·1961 8-Inch Howitzer M2, Towed
1. Purpose and Scope This manual is a guide to assist commanders in developing the 8-inch howitzer sections into efficient teams that will operate effectively in combat. This f manual prescribes individual duties and section drills, tests,…
MCTP 3-10F ·Marine Corps ·2018 Fire Support Coordination in the Ground Combat Element
Fire support is fires that directly support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces to engage enemy forces, combat formations, and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives (JP 1-02). Fire support…
FM 6-10 ·Army ·1975 Field Artillery Communications
1-1. Purpose and Scope This manual is a guide for commanders, staff officers, and personnel concerned with field ar- tillery communications. The purpose of the manual is to provide, in a detailed but non- technical explanation, the basic…
FM 4-155 ·Army ·1943 Antiaircraft Artillery. Service of the Piece Caliber, 50 AA Machine Gun
RESTRICTED F31 4-155 ANTIAIRCRAFT ' ARTILLERY FIELD MANUAL SERVICE OF THE PIECE CALIBER 50 AA MACHINE GUN . Diseensination of restricted nentter. -The information contained in restricted documents and the essential characteristics of…
FM 6-125 ·Army ·1963 Qualification Tests for Specialists Field Artillery
CHAPTER I GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope a. This field manual prescribes tests to be used in determining the relative proficiency and qualifications of individual specialists assigned to the field artillery. They are designed primarily as a…
FM 4-115 ·Army ·1940