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 Paragraph 86d(2)(&), is superseded as follows : (ft) Aiming posts or collimator are not properly alined.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 Paragraph 24c (2) is superseded as follows : (2) (The corresponding number(s) (gradua- .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 6-99 ·Army ·2021 U.S. Army Report and Message Formats
While U.S. forces are among the most technologically advanced forces in the world, the need for redundancy and interoperability between joint and multinational forces requires the continued use of analog communication systems. Other…
FM 90-20 ·Army ·1997 Multi-Serive Procedures for Joint Application of Firepower
1. Scope J-Fire applies to the tactical operating forces of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force. It is a United States (US) unilateral-only document, but it includes North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formats where…
FM 90-36 ·Army ·1997