Fire Commands for the M60A3 Tank. Booklet 5. Single Target Engagements

摘要

Research was performed to develop tank gunnery sustainment training materials for M60A3 armor crewmembers. This research product consists of 6 booklets for use by tank commanders in maintaining their knowledge and skill in issuing basic fire commands. The first booklet (RP 83-01A) provides an overview of fire command knowledges and contains training notes. The remaining five booklets provide practice in: classifying threats (RP 83-01B); selecting ammo/weapons (RP 83-01C); sequencing fire command elements (RP 83-01D); issuing fire commands for single engagements (RP 83-01E); and issuing fire commands for multiple and simultaneous engagements. This booklet will give you practice in constructing fire commands for single target engagements. The booklet contains battlefield scenarios. Each scenario includes: A picture of the battlefield; A short written description of the battlefield sitatuation; and A question for you to answer. Keywords: Armor training; M60A3; Sustainment training; Individual skills training; Fire commands; Tank commander; Cross training; Reserve training; Tank gunner.