This book has been updated. We now have on this website the 1 May 2019 version. It is called “The XO’s handbook”.
Special Text Number 6-50-20
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose and Scope
Battery Executive Officer / Platoon Leader
CHAPTER 2. PREPARATION FOR FIRING –
LAYING THE BATTERY
Declination of M2 Aiming Circle
Methods of Lay
Aiming Points
Computation of XO’s Minimum
Quadrant Elevation
Reports by the Executive Officer
Testing of the Gunner’s Quadrant
Section Priorities
CHAPTER 3. FIRING PROCEDURES
Fire Commands for Indirect Fire
Fire Commands for Direct Fire
Firing Without a Chart
Considerations for Increased Responsiveness
MISFIRE/CHECKFIRE Procedures
This book is a “Mini” (half the size of a piece of paper).
A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading. The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.
The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.
(A BIG size version (8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, the same size as a regular sheet of paper) is on this website too).
