FM 6-50 Field Artillery Cannon Battery

THIS BOOK HAS BEEN REPLACED BY ATP 3-09.50, The Field Artillery Cannon Battery, dated July, 2015 – WHICH IS ON THIS WEB SITE.

DATED 1996 (See the way the old timers did it!)

This publication is designed primarily for the cannon battery. It is a how-to-train manual intended to provide general guidance to the commander and his principal subordinates. It is designed for battery leaders and should be used in conjunction with equipment technical manuals, Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation system (MCCRES), Marine Corps individual training standards (ITS), Army training and evaluation program (ARTEP) mission training plans (AMTPs), soldier manuals, and trainer’s guides.

This publication sets forth suggested duties and responsibilities of key personnel and addresses doctrine and procedures for cannon battery operations and training, It is based on current tables of organization and equipment (TOE) and provides a starting point from which each commander can adjust his battery operations and training based on his modification tables of organization and equipment (MTOE); actual personnel and equipment till; local training scenario; and mission, enemy, terrain, troops, and time available (METT-T).

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 with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

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

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