TC 3-09.81 — Field Artillery Manual Cannon Gunnery
TC 3-09.81 governs field artillery manual cannon gunnery, including ballistics, firing data, fire missions, firing charts, and registrations.
- Publication number: TC 3-09.81
- Title: FIELD ARTILLERY MANUAL CANNON GUNNERY
- Date: 04/13/2016
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers gunnery teams, battery organization, muzzle velocity management, firing tables, fire commands, and fire mission processing. It addresses accurate target and firing unit locations, weapon and ammunition information, meteorological information, and computational procedures.
Topics covered
- Field artillery cannon gunnery
- Ballistics
- Muzzle velocity management
- Fire mission messages
- Firing charts
- Firing tables
- Target analysis and munition effects
- Registration
Questions and answers
What does target analysis determine?
Target analysis is the examination and evaluation of an enemy target situation to determine the most suitable weapon, ammunition, and method required to defeat, neutralize, or otherwise disrupt, delay, or limit the enemy. (paragraph 3-78)
What information must firing tables and technical gunnery procedures consider for accurate firing data?
Firing tables and technical gunnery procedures allow the unit to consider specific ammunition information (projectile square weight, fuze type, and propellant temperature); thus, accurate firing data are possible. (paragraph 6-2)
How many firing charts are maintained in a manual FDC?
Regardless of the type constructed, two firing charts are maintained in a manual FDC. (paragraph 4-53)
What is a firing chart used for?
A firing chart is a graphic representation of a portion of the earths surface used for determining distance (or range) and direction (azimuth or deflection). (paragraph 6-14)