The Coast Artillery Journal. Volume 61, Number 3, September 1924

Abstract

This issue of The Coast Artillery Journal contains the following articles: "Methods of Fire Adjustment," by Brigadier General R. E. Callan, U.S. Army; "Coast Artillery Instruction," by Colonel W. E. Cole, C.A.C.; "The Functions of Coast Fortifications in the Positive System of Coast Defense," by Major E. J. Cullen, C.A.C.; "Pistols and Pistol Shooting," by Major W. D. Frazer, C.A.C.; "Problems of an Officer on National Guard Duty," by Major H. A. Bagg, C.A.C.; "Organized Reserve Duty," by Captain M. E. Barker, C.A.C.; and "Coast Artillery Prospects," by 1st Lieutenant B. F. Fellers, C.A.C. The remainder of the issue contains the following features: an editorial on General John J. Pershing; Coast Artillery Board notes; Bulletin Board, including essays on "Playing the Game," (the essentials of which are effort, fair play, self-control, team work, and set a good example), the Military Attache, the C.A.C. with the Japanese Relief Expedition, a single promotion list for the C.A.C. noncommissioned staff, funds raised for rifle and pistol teams, and history of the U.S. flag; Professional notes on new types of antiaircraft artillery, 3-inch antiaircraft gun mount (model 1923 E), materiel and morale, the keystone of our national defense (the Panama Canal), mine-laying submarines, rapidity of fire of the 155-mm gun, helium supplies, target practice of Batteries A and B, 51st Coast Artillery, airplane superchargers, and world's largest floating dock.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1924
Accession Number
ADA500285

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  • D. L. Dutton
  • J. A. Green

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Aircraft Guns
  • Antiaircraft Gunnery
  • Artillery
  • Balloons
  • Employment
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Gun Support Equipment
  • Gunfire
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Naval Vessels
  • Personnel Management
  • Range Finding
  • Terrain
  • United States
  • Warfare

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