TC 3-20.31-044 introduces the firing tables and structures the calculations necessary to accurately describe the characteristics of projectile flight. The processes described in this training circular are required by any user of firing tables for understanding and applying table data.

The principal audience for TC 3-20.31-044 is master gunners, candidates for attendance to the Master Gunner school, and any member of the profession of arms. Additional audience may include all Army personnel and commanders and their staffs for use at any level of leadership and expertise. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this publication.

Introduction

TC 3-20.31-044 provides a structured method for training weapon system operators, master gunners, and leaders to utilize firing tables during the training, execution, and recovery of direct fire operations.

This publication is designed to assist all personnel operating direct fire weapon systems in their understanding of ballistics, projectile flight characteristics, the establishment of battlesight ranges, and how to accurately determine the location of rounds out of impact. It describes the history of ballistic data collection, the reduction of that data into readable data, and how it is applied in training and austere environments.

IN COLOR

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).