AN EVALUATION OF A NEW RETICLE DESIGN SYSTEM FOR GUNLAYING AGAINST FLASHES

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to determine the effectiveness of utilizing a grid-type reticle, graduated in turns of the azimuth and elevation controls of the M60 tank, for gunlaying against enemy gun fire at night. Using the experimental reticle in a simulated firing situation, six experienced and seven inexperienced gunners localized and laid an M60 tank gun on each of 40 flashes. Though no group differences were significant, these two groups of gunners performed somewhat more accurately, but laid less quickly on the average, than a third group, which used the standard reticle. In the simulated situation, performance was better than it was in a field study. Factors which may have operated in the field study to degrade performance are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0455070

Entities

People

  • David L. Easley

Organizations

  • George Washington University

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Assembly
  • Control Systems
  • Errors
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Government Procurement
  • Hand Cranks
  • Human Resources
  • Instructions
  • Line Of Sight
  • Propellant Flash
  • Reflectors
  • Simulators
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • United States

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