THIS BOOK HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH TC 3-09.81, Field Artillery Manual Cannon Gunnery, dated Mar 2016 - WHICH IS ON THIS WEB SITE.

This field manual (FM) explains all aspects of the cannon gunnery problem and presents a practical application of the science of ballistics. It includes step-by-step instructions for manually solving the gunnery problem and applies to units organized under tables of organization and equipment (TOE) of the L series. The material concerns nonnuclear solutions to the gunnery problem. Automated procedures are covered in ST 6-40-2, ST 6-40-31, and ST 6-50-60.

This publication is a guide for field artillery (FA) officers (commanders and fire direction officers [FDOs]), FA noncommissioned officers (NCOs), and enlisted personnel in the military occupational specialty (MOS) of cannon gunnery (MOS 13E; United States Marine Corps [USMC] MOS 0844/48).

 This book is a "mini" (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  Coil binding is used to allow for easy page flipping with no jamming.

The covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.

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