Unit Fire Direction Center Training Program for the 81mm Mortar

Abstract

This Research Product presents a Fire Direction Center (FDC) training program for units. It was designed for an FDC section chief to use in training fire direction computers in all aspects of FDC operations. Instruction is situationally focused on the preparation of observed, modified observed, and surveyed firing charts with the m16 plotting board. The use of these firing charts in both basic and advanced missions is covered. Detailed lesson outlines, performance examinations, and supporting training materials are included. Keywords: 81mm mortar; Unit mortar training.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA160754

Entities

People

  • Alfred N. Renn
  • James E. Fusha
  • Kenneth L. Evans

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Temperature
  • Ammunition
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Employment
  • Fire Support
  • Firing Tables
  • Indirect Fire
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Plotting Boards
  • Range Safety
  • Rear Areas
  • Social Sciences
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • ballistics.