Battery XO / Platoon Leader’s Handbook – 2012

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                23 July 2012

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

REST OF TABLE OF CONTENTS NOT PRESENTED HERE

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.  The binding is coil, allowing for easy page turning with no jamming.

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