Marine Corps Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for the Field Artillery Manual Cannon Gunnery FM 6-40 MCRP 3-10E.4 (Formerly MCWP 3-16.4) 2 May 2016

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The document "MCRP 3-10E.4 Formerly MCWP 3-16.4 - Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for the Field Artillery Manual Cannon Gunnery" by the U.S. Marine Corps is a comprehensive guide on field artillery manual cannon gunnery. The summary provided here covers the first 28 pages of the 774-page document: General Information: The document includes a forward, preface, and change logs that outline its purpose and revisions. It is intended for use by both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps during training, exercises, and operations. Cannon Gunnery Problem: The manual addresses all aspects of the cannon gunnery problem, focusing on practical applications and nonnuclear solutions. It is intended as a guide for field artillery officers, noncommissioned officers, and enlisted personnel. Standards and Procedures: The publication adheres to various NATO Standardization Agreements (STANAGs) and Quadripartite Standardization Agreements (QSTAGs) related to artillery procedures, including battlefield illumination, call for fire procedures, and artillery fire control. Updates and Revisions: Significant updates include changes to paragraphs, tables, and figures related to gunnery techniques, target acquisition methods, firing charts, and other technical aspects. Manual Cannon Gunnery Techniques: The document provides detailed instructions and methodologies for manual cannon gunnery, including aspects like target acquisition, firing data computations, and technical fire direction procedures. Specific Artillery Procedures: Specific procedures for different types of artillery, such as Sense And Destroy Armor (SADARM) and different firing data computations, are discussed in detail. Safety and Computation: The manual also covers the manual computation of safety data, construction of safety diagrams, and computation matrices for low angle and high angle safety. Range Safety and Safety T: It includes information on range safety cards, basic safety diagrams, and the construction of a 'Safety T', a method of arranging safety data. Ballistic Data and Safety Computations: The document provides ballistic data essential for safety computations, particularly for different types of projectiles and charges. This summary covers only a fraction of the comprehensive content in the document. For a more detailed understanding, it is recommended to review the entire document, especially for those requiring in-depth knowledge of field artillery manual cannon gunnery. For more information, you can access the document MCRP 3-10E.4, page 1-28.

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