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 6-2030 ·Army ·1989 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Fire Support for Corps and Division Operations
Commanders must understand the spectrum of capabilities of the fire support system. Skillful integration of fire support into all facets of the AirLand Battle must take place simultaneously and continuously as close, deep, and rear…
FM 6-21 ·Army ·1960 Division Artillery
1. Purpose This manual is a guide for artillery officers and commanders and staffs of all combat arms. It is concerned with the employment of divisional artillery units in the combat zone. It covers organization, command, and tactical…
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 6-3 ·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 ·1991 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Observed Fire
The fire support gunnery problem is solved through the coordinated efforts of the field artillery team (Figure 1-1). This team consists of the observer, the fire direction center (FDC), and the firing unit-all linked by an adequate…
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 6-36 ·Army ·1973 Field Artillery Battery, Lance (C1)
FM 6-36 same basic vehicle as the SPL and possesses the same mobility characteristics. It is equipped with a fixed length boom crane for handling a complete Lance missile, MMA, WHS, and the launch fixture. It also contains cradles for…
FM 6-38 ·Army ·1970 Field Artillery Battery Sergant
FM 6-38 h. Sergeant Missile—The assembled missile, which consists of the following: (1) A warhead section. (2) A guidance section. (3) A rocket motor section. (4) Four control surface assemblies. i. Transporters— (1) Motor guidance…
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 6-42 ·Army ·1980 Field Artillery Battalion, Lance (C1)
This revised manual has been prepared to serve as a single source reference document for Lance battalion operations and training. It is a how-to-train and how-to-fight manual to be used by all levels of command from corps to the platoon.…
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 6-56 ·Army ·1966 Field Artillery Battalion Little John
Standard gross weight 778.6 pounds Warhead section weight 262 pounds Empty weight 536 pounds Propellant weight Maximum range Minimum range 2.01 meters 242.6 pounds i 20,400 meters 3,000 meters 4.38 meters i -*—Warhead .Motor 318 mm Fin…
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 ·1996 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Operations
MLRS Employment Concept The capabilities of MLRS make it one of the most versatile FA weapon systems available for both joint and combined arms operations. Its range, mobility, and lethality allow it to execute the full spectrum of fire…
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 6-71 ·Army ·1994 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Fire Support for Corps and Division Operations Fire Support for the Combined Arms Commander
Fire support is the collective and coordinated use of indirect fire weapons, armed aircraft, and other lethal and nonlethal means in support of a battle plan. Fire support includes mortars, field,artillery (FA), NGF, and air-delivered…
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