Stabilized Gunnery Training Techniques
Abstract
A training program to provide elementary skill in M60A3 stabilized gunnery was developed. The program, centered around 14 analytically-derived principles of stabilized gunnery, is in three parts. The first, a knowledge videotape, familiarizes soldiers with patterns of reticle movement and demonstrates the correct point in the pattern to lase and fire. The second product, a practice videotape, when used with a mock-up of the Gunner's periscope and control, handles, provides practice in anticipating the reticle movement, as well as in lasing and firing. The third product, a series of tank stabilized gunnery exercises, allows soldiers to practice on M60A3 tanks some of the things presented in the knowledge videotape and practice using the practice tape device. The three products of the training program development appear to be useful at the OSUT level. The knowledge videotape can be group administered using equipment available in any OSUT battalion. The gunner response device is relatively inexpensive to produce and can be set up in a dayroom or corner of a classroom. The M60A3 tank stabilized exercises can be practiced any time a soldier is in the Gunner's seat and the tank is moving, say from the motor pool to the firing range or driving course.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA130909
Entities
People
- James H. Harris
- John E. Morrison
- Stephen L. Goldberg
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization