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D 101.20:17-12-5 UNIVERSITY OF
MINNESOTA LIBRARY
AUG 22 1977

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PUBLICATIons DIVISION

TANK GUNNERY

M551 SHERIDAN

FM 17-12-5
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|\ No. 1712.
O. 17-12-5 HEADOUARTERS

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Washington, DC, 17 June 1977

TANK GUNNERY
FOR

O M551 ARMORED RECONNAISSANCE/

AIRBORNE ASSAULT VEHICLE
(ARAAV)
FM 17-12-5

The US Army Armor School (USAARMS) is the proponent for this

publication. Recommended changes and comments for its improvement are
Solicited. Prepare comments and recommended changes on DA Form 2028 and
forward to Commandant, US Army Armor School, ATTN: ATSB-TD, FortKnox, KY
40121.

To comply with guidance of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower and

Reserve Affairs), this Field Manua/ has been reviewed for the use of neutra/
language. Unless otherwise noted, where the third person singular is used in
this publication, the word “he” will be understood to stand for both masculine
and feminine genders.
D" GUNNERY
FM 17.12.5
FOR
ARMORED RECONNAISSANCE /
AIRBORNE ASSAULT VEHICLE (ARAAV) M551
(SHERIDAN)

This supplement to FM 17-12, Tank Gunnery, discusses the turret and gunnery features unique to
the armored reconnaissance/airborne assault vehicle (ARAAV) M551 (Sheridan). When equipped
with the AN/VVG-1 laser rangefinder, the model designation for the Sheridan changes to M551A1.
Included in this supplement are the M551 crew gunnery skills test, gunnery tables, and sample firing
table scoresheets. Since the information contained in this supplement builds on FM 17-12, that
manual should be read and understood before studying the contents of this supplement.
References to FM 17-12 are made by chapter number and title only. Information found in the
Sheridan operator manual is not repeated, therefore, a thorough understanding of the operator
manual is also required in order to be able to understand and apply the contents of this supplement.

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D CONTENTS

Fire Control and Searchlight

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Prepare to Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Direct Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Direct-Fire Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Missile Engagements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Canister Engagements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Machinegun Engagements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Grenade Launcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Stabilized Gunnery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Engagements During Periods of
Limited Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Skills Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Missile Gunnery Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Firing Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Sample Ouarterly Maintenance Service
(to be published)

\– 2
FM 17-12-5

1. FIRE CONTROL AND SEARCHLIGHT EQUIPMENT

a. Fire Control Equipment. The fire
control equipment of the Sheridan pro
vides the crew with a 24-hour capability
of delivering effective fire on Threat
targets. The fire control system of the
Sheridan is divided into three major
categories—primary direct-fire controls, aux
iliary fire controls, and missile guidance and
controls. During periods of good visibility
(daylight) or when the target is illuminated
with visible illumination, i.e., white light, the
direct-fire sight (the telescope) is used along
with the direct-fire control system to engage
Threat targets with either missile or conven
tional ammunition. The direct-fire control
system is also used in conjunction with the
gunner's passive night sight (XM44 peri
scope) during the hours of darkness. During
periods of darkness or reduced visibility, such FIRE CONTROL
as fog when the telescope/periscope cannot
Turret Control “POWER" SWitch
be used, the auxiliary fire control system is
Turret Control “STAB" Switch
used.
. Gun and Turret Control Selector

i . Missile Subsystem Test Checkout Panel

. Reticle Dimmer Switch
Fire Control “MISSILE,” “COAX,” “OFF,”
and "CONV" Selector
Periscope Control Panel
Power Switch “READY" Light
. Ballistic Cover Control Handle
1 O. Azimuth Indicator
11. Headrest
12. Commander's Power Control Handle
13. Unity Window
14. Telescope
15. Transmitter Door Control Handle
16. Manual Elevation Handwheel Locking Pin
17. Periscope
18. Manual Elevation Handwheel
19. Manual Traversing Handle
2O. Elevation Mechanism
21. Firing Button (manual) 7.62-mm Machine
Gun and 152-mm Gun/Launcher
22. Adjustment Lever
23. Palm Switch
24. Elevation Trim Button
25. Traversing Trim Button
26. Gunner's Power Control Handle
27. 152-mm Gun/Launcher and 7.62-mm
Machine Gun Firing Trigger
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LASER RANGEFINDER SYSTEM. The
single greatest cause of error in M551 Sher-
idan gunnery is improper range determina-
tion. The laser rangefinder of the M551A1
improves first-round hit capability when
firing conventional ammunition. It is used
by the tank commander (TC) to deter-
mine tank-to-target range from
230m-9,995m with an accuracy of +10
meters. To determine range, the laser
transmits a pulse of amplified light. The time
lapse between transmission and return of the
light pulse reflected from the target is
converted to range in meters which is shown
numerically on the digital display unit. The
tank commander announces the determined
range to the nearest 50m. The major compo
nents of the laser rangefinder are the com
mander's display unit, commander's control
unit, receiver-transmitter unit, electronic
unit, and the auxiliary power supply.

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UNIT = - { SUPPLY

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UNIT

COMMANDER's RECEIVER TRANSMITTER

\DISPLAY UNIT UNIT

GUNNER'S TELESCO PE, M 127- ammunition and the coaxial machinegun,

SERIES. The only missile sight and the
gunner's primary visible light direct-
fire sight for coax and conventional
engagements is the M127-series tele-
scope. It is an 8-power (8° field of view) or
12-power (5%% field of view) sighting system,
mounted coaxially with the gun/launcher.
The telescope has two reticles—a ballistic
stadia reticle, used when firing conventional
and a nonballistic reticle for missile engage
ments. (The ballistic stadia reticle compen
sates for the ballistic characteristics and drift
of the round in proportion to range for the
particular type of ammunition used and has
stadia lines that can be used to determine
range to targets). A fire control selector
switch on the gun and turret control panel
positions the desired reticle in the telescope.

152-MM 152-MM
HEAT/MP-409El - - HEAT/MP-409El
METERS

M127 M127A1 MISSILE RETICLE (

 FM 17-12-5

D GUNNER'S PERISCOPE, XM 44- XM44

SERIES. The XM44-series periscope

serves as the gunner’s primary
direct-fire control sight during 152-MM
hours of darkness. It is a 9-power (6° HEAT/MP-409El
METERS
field of view) sighting system which
incorporates a stadia reticle similar to
that found in the telescope. The XM44 is +
a passive night vision device. It ampli -l
fies ambient light and does not require |
the use of artificial illumination. When
used with the vehicle-mounted search |
light in the infrared mode, however, the |
effective range of the XM44 is greatly |
increased. The XM44 does not have a
missile reticle and, therefore, can
not be used for missile launches.

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CALIBER .50 SIGHT. The caliber .50 M2

cupola-mounted machinegun is equipped
with a leaf and blade sight for use during
periods of good visibility, and can mount
a passive night vision sight that allows n\
the commander to observe and acquire
targets at night without the use of
\ artificial illumination.
FM 17-12-5

(2) Auxiliary fire control system. These

sº-º-º-º-º-º-º-º--> instruments complement the direct-fire con
MIC ROM ETER SCALE trol equipment by providing the Sheridan
crew with a 24-hour capability of delivering
E L E VATION effective fire. The instruments are used when
-/. SCA LE preparing and firing from range cards,
- adjusting fire using HEAT ammunition at
|ND EX
extended ranges, and in the indirect-fire role
{ as artillery.

ELEVATION QUADRANT. This instru

ment is used to measure and apply gun
elevation angles to the nearestone mil. It
is located to the left of the gunner,
* attached to the recoil guard of the gun/
º launcher.

A ZIM UT H SCA LE

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A |D D A L AZIMUTH INDICATOR. The azimuth
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indicator is used to determine the exist

:>3 ing deflection of the turret or to position
: the turret on a desired deflection (in
::==s relation to a reference point). It is located
at the gunner's right on the turret ring.

GUNNER'S QUADRANT. The gunner's

quadrant is not issued with the Sheridan,
but is found in the turret mechanic's tool
kit. This instrument is used primarily to
check and zero the mounted elevation
quadrant. In measuring and applying
angles of elevation it is possible to
interpolate the readings of this instru
ment to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) of a
mil.
 FM 17-12-5

D (3) Missile guidance and control system. The basic function of the on-board guidance and
control system for the Shillelagh missile is to keep the missile on the gunner's line of sight
between the launching vehicle and the target until impact. To accomplish this, the guidance
and control system uses an infrared data link to measure the missile's deviation from the line of
sight and determines the required corrections. These corrections are transmitted to the missile
through the infrared data link. The guidance system on-board the missile corrects the missile
flight to reduce deviations. Measurements of the missile's deviation and transmission of
command signals are continuous. The components of the guidance and control system are:

MODULATOR
SIGNAL
DATA CONVERTER
OPTICAL
TRANSMITTER

TEST
CHECKOUT --

PANEL

SENSOR
OPTICAL
TRACKER

POWER
SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY. Located under the
commander's position, the power supply
converts DC prime power from the
vehicle power system into AC and DC
power for the guidance and control
system.

OPTICAL TRACKER OPTICAL TRACKER. Mounted in the

telescope mount to the right of the gun/
launcher, this tracks the missile's in
frared signal in-flight. It determines how
far the missile has moved from the line of
sight, and sends this information to the
signal data converter.

RATE SENSOR

RATE SENSOR. Mounted on the left

side of the gun/launcher, this senses the
movement of the gun/launcher as the
gunner tracks the target. That informa
tion is forwarded to the signal data
COnverter.

SIGNAL DATA CONVERTER. The sig

nal data converter, mounted on the turret
wall near the loader's intercom, is the
command center of the guidance and
control system. It combines the data
received from the tracker and rate sensor
to compute corrections necessary to keep
the missile on the line of sight. These
corrections are then sent to the modulator
as missile correction signals.
 FM 17-12-5

MODULATOR

MODULATOR. Mounted on the turret

adjacent to the radio rack, the modulator
converts low current signals received
from the signal data converter to high
current output to operate the optical
transmitter.

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OPTICAL TRANSMITTER. Mounted

outside the vehicle on the gun shield
above the gun/launcher, the transmitter
receives high current output signals from
the modulator and transmits infrared
guidance command signals to the missile
in-flight.

TEST CHECKOUT PANEL

TEST CHECKOUT PANEL. Mounted to

the turret wall in the gunner's station,
this panel indicates the operational
condition of each guidance and control
unit during the system test. It also
indicates the operational condition of the
power supply and prime vehicle power
during system operation.
FM 17-12-5

b. Searchlight. The AN/VSS-3-series (4) The main control box is mounted on

searchlight is a weather-resistant, water the left side of the turret wall and provides the
tight, general purpose searchlight mounted loader with the capability of operating the
coaxially with the gun/launcher on the left searchlight at his own position or transfer
side of the gun shield. It gives the crew the ring operation to the tank commander's
capability of illuminating targets with visible position.
(white) or infrared (IR) light.
(5) The spring-loaded spread/compact
(1) The searchlight provides a variable switch allows the beam to be adjusted to the
beam width. In the compact mode, the beam size of the target.
width is approximately 1°; from this mode,
the beam can be adjusted to the size of the (6) The remote control box is mounted
target with a maximum beam width of 7°. on the right side of the turret in the tank
The planning range of the searchlight under commander's position. This unit allows the
normal conditions is 1,000 meters in the tank commander to operate the searchlight
infrared mode and 1,500 meters in the visible when the main control box is in the REMOTE
light mode. position.
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(2) The searchlight kit consists of three -A
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major assemblies—the searchlight, a control *T~ * ... ºxle, ..., sala--as-s
box, and a remote control box. Included is a 2..…**º:
canvas cover, three mounting pins, and a ºv:hºvº.
lamp and holder assembly.
(3) Procedures for boresighting the
searchlight are found in the operator techni
cal manual.
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2. WEAPONS
a. Main Gun. The M551 mounts a
152-mm gun/launcher, M81-series, which can
be electrically or manually operated and is
capable of launching the Shillelagh missile
and firing 152-mm combustible case
conventional ammunition. The flexibility of
this weapon permits destruction of a large
variety of targets. The HEAT-MP round is
employed against tank-like targets out to 800
meters. From 800 meters to 1,600 meters
either the HEAT-MP or missile can be
used, but the missile is the preferred
ammunition. Beyond 1,600 meters use
the missile only. The canister round is
effective against enemy personnel and unar
mored vehicles from muzzle to 400 meters.

b. Coaxially-mounted Machinegun. A
7.62-mm machinegun is mounted coaxially to

| the gun/launcher. The coax is employed

against personnel and light materiel targets
at ranges of 900 meters or less. In order to
conserve main gun ammunition, the
coax should be employed against all
targets within its effective range and
destruction capability.
c. Caliber .50 Machinegun. The cali
ber .50 machinegun, M2, HB, is mounted on
the commander's cupola. The caliber .50 is
employed against troops, lightly ar
mored vehicles, materiel targets, and 3. PREPARE TO FIRE
low flying aircraft, out to ranges of
1,600 meters to 2,250 meters (tracer Prior to firing the Sheridan, prepare
burnout). The caliber .50 machinegun to-fire checks of the fire control system
should be employed againstall targets within must be performed. Prepare-to-fire checks
its effective range and destruction capability are a systematic inspection of turret-mounted
in order to conserve main gun ammunition. equipment to ensure that all components of
the fire control system are operational.
d. Grenade Launcher. The eight Prepare-to-fire checks should be accom
grenade launchers, four on either side of plished in the assembly area before each
the turret, are designed to provide the day's operation and during training on the
vehicle with a smoke screen capability. range before firing.
These grenade launchers are activated from
the tank commander's position. When The following checklist contains the
employing the grenade launcher, wind prepare-to-fire checks required for the Sheri
conditions must be considered, because dan, showing the frequency with which they
smoke or fire from the launcher could are performed. The tank operator's and
impede operations of vehicles or ground organizational maintenance manuals pre
troops. scribe the procedure for making these checks.

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FM 17-12-5

PREPARE-TO-FIRE CHECKLIST (crew)

ſ Crew Checks
Daily Daily As
(Non-firing) (Firing) Weekly Monthly Required
(Use vehicle operator's manual.)
(Idle engine at 1500 rpm during prepare-to-fire
checks.)
1. Perform daily preventive maintenance
checks and services.

Inspect coax machinegun port and tele

scope port.

3. Clean exterior lenses and vision blocks. º

4. Check mounting and electrical connections
of searchlight.
. Check tools and basic list issue items.

Check ammunition stowage. §

: Inspect and mount coax machinegun.
Check mounting, head space, and timing of
caliber .50, M2, machinegun.
Place turret into manual operation.
1 O. Place turret into power operation.

11. Place turret into STAB operation.

12. Check cupola operation (manual and

power).
13. Check elevation and traverse of gun/
launcher with tank commander's power
Control handle.

14. Check continuity of grenade launcher

electrical system.
15. Inspect and clean telescope and periscope.
16. Place telescope and periscope into opera
tion.

17. Check gun/launcher mount and recoil

system.
V
18. Inspect loader's periscope, M37.
19. Perform continuity check of gun/launcher
firing mechanism.
20. Check missile guidance and control system. º
21. Inspect the closed breech scavenge system
and check compressor oil.
22. Check oil reservoir and safe-to-fire indica
tor.

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 FM 17-12-5

Daily Daily As
- - - (Non-firing) (Firing) Weekly Monthly Required

23. ...” ...” mechanism V V V

24. Check operation of searchlight. V V V

25. Perform built-in self test of laser range
finder (on M551A1). V
26. º indicator for accuracy and V V

27. Inspect the gas particulate filter unit. V V

28. Inspect communications equipment. V V
29. Inspect the driver's IR periscope (M48). V V
30. Inspect day and night vision devices. V V
31. . detent for proper opera V V

32. Check gun/launcher tube for obstruction. V V

33. Check condition of obturator seal. V V
34. Inspect turret ventilating fan. V V
35. Ensure all headrests are present. V V
36. Ensure gunner's seat has back rest. V V
37. Ensure all seats can be adjusted. V V
38. º: of telescope is properly V V

39. Ensure ejector lever functions properly. V V

40. º,” and relief valve function V V

41. Boresight gun/launcher. V

42. Boresight telescope and periscope. V
43. Boresight the coax machinegun. V
44. Boresight the searchlight. V
45. confirm accuracy of laser rangefinder by V V
performing laser rangefinder firing test.
46. Zero the gun/launcher with all direct-fire V
sights.
47. Verify gun/launcher zero and refine if V V
necessary or re-boresight and zero.
48. Zero the coax machinegun. NZ v/
49. Confirm coax zero. V V
FM 17-12-5

PREPARE-TO-FIRE CHECKS (CREW AND TURRET MECHANIC) º

Crew with Turret Mechanic Checks Monthly Quarterly R As d
(Use vehicle operator and organizational main- - - equire

tenance manuals.)

1. Zero the mounted elevation quadrant. V ~/

2. Purge the sighting system. vº V
3. Purge the five components of the laser
rangefinder (on M551A1). vº V
Verify recoil exercise requirements. vº
Check synchronization of M44 periscope. ~/ V

4. DIRECT FIRE
Precision and battlesight techniques of fire are used in the direct-fire role.
a. Precision Gunnery. Precision gunnery is the most accurate means of engaging
targets. To attain rapid and accurate precision fire, the Sheridan crew must perform crew
duties correctly. An example of crew interaction is shown here.
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CREW DUTIES
(Precision Conventional Engagement from a Moving to Stationary Position)
-
- - -
-

COMMANDER GUNNER
_LOADER _DRIVER
Acquires target and an Orients hull of vehicle
no un Ces * * D R IV E R toward target and maintains
STOP.” constant speed while trying
to avoid sharp turns and
movements of hull. Seeks
| hull-down position.
-

Issues first three elements

- Ensures TURRET power * Places safe/ready switch Brings vehicle to smooth
of fire comm and, switch and stabilization are to SAFE position halt in hull-down position.
“GUNNER–HEAT— On. -

*Holds breech open drive Observes the battle area for

TANK.
Lays the gun/launcher for
direction (M551). Aligns
cupola with gun/launcher,
then lays gun/launcher for
direction (M551A1).
Releases turret controls to
gunner upon hearing
“IDENTIFIED.’’
Ranges on target with laser
rangefinder (M551A1) or
estimates range to target
(M551).
Turns fire control selector to
CONV position. -
On hearing the description
observes through the tele
scope (day) or periscope
(night). On seeing the tar
get, announces “IDENTI
FIED.’’
switch in OPEN position other targets.
until breech drive motor
Stops.
*Checks for presence of
obturator seal.
*Selects a round of ammu
nition, removes ballistic
barrier bag, and places it on
the loading tray.
*Grasps the lip of the mois
ture barrier bag with the left
hand and seats the round
firmly into the chamber with
the right fist, stripping the
moisture barrier bag off the
round at the same time.

*Checks to ensure that eject

lever is in UP position.
*Holds the breech open
Announces range element drive switch in the CLOSE
of fire command. (Esti position until breech drive
mated range (M551) an motor stops.
nounced to nearest 100
Checks safe-to-fire indica
meters; using range from tor.
laser rangefinder (M551A1) Chokes target and compares
to nearest 50 meters.) with announced range Turns the turret vent blower
(M551). On.

Checks the path of recoil.

Places the SAFE/READY
Switch to READY.
If target has apparent speed,
applies appropriate lead Checks for a ready light.
after vehicle is stopped. Announces "UP’’ when
ready light illuminates.
Moves to a position to After hearing loader say
observe and commands “UP," makes a final precise
“FIRE.” lay, announces "ON THE
WAY,” and fires. —
Adjusts fire as necessary to Adjusts fire as necessary to Repeats actions above until
ensure target destruction. destroy target. commander announces
“CEASE FIRE.”

After target destruction an Upon commander's an Upon command of “CEASE

nounces “CEASE FIRE. “ nouncement of “CEASE FIRE," reloads with battle
Conducts crew checks and FIRE, “ places fire control || sight ammunition (HEAT).
prepares to continue switch to OFF position and
- - -
Closes the breech.
mission. positions gun for loading Turns off turret vent blower
and travel.
motor.

Assumes an observation po
-

sition.
*- -
- - |
+
Omitted if gun/launcher is loaded with HEAT-MP.

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FM 17-12-5

In performing crew duties,

(1) The gunner must ensure that he
places his head in a good position in the
headrest, obtains a good sight picture on the
target, and maintains this sight picture
before, during, and after firing.
(2) For the first round fired, and subse
quent rounds which are adjusted by some
means other than burst on target (BOT), the
gunner should make the last movement of
this reticle up to the aiming point.
(3) Initial sight picture in precision
gunnery is target center of mass.
(4) When firing on moving targets, lead
is required. When the speed of a moving
target cannot be readily determined, the
gunner should apply a 7%-mil lead. If the
77/2 M1L LEAD speed of a moving target can be determined
the gunner should apply an initial lead of

- 7%-mils for targets moving at 11-15 mph

(17-24 kmph), a 5-mil lead for a target speed of
6-10 mph (16 kmph), and a 2%-mil lead for a
target speed of 1-5 mph (1-8 kmph), when
firing HEAT. A 5-mil lead should be applied
regardless of target speed, when firing the

º
5 MIL LEAD
coax. Experienced gunners may modify
these initial leads as required. Remember,
lead is measured from target center-of
mass, not its leading edge.
(5) The gunner must ensure that range
has been determined to the target by either
choking the target or applying the announced
range when the vehicle is equipped with the
laser rangefinder.
(6) The accuracy of range determined
with the stadia reticle depends on the train
ing of the gunner and his knowledge of the
length and width of Threat targets. Since
most Threat tanks are approximately 10 feet
wide and 20 feet long, the stadia lines in the
21/2 MIL LEAD reticle have been designed for these measure
ments. Range to targets with different
widths can also be determined with the stadia
lines by means described in (9) and (10).
 FM 17-12-5

(7) To determine range to a target 20 feet

(6 meters) long—full choke—
Lay the vertical range line of the
ballistic reticle on the target.
Elevate the gun until the widest part
of the target touches the stadia lines.
Read the range where the widest part
of the target touches the stadia lines.
Before firing, re-lay on the target
using the range line determined by
choking.

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12 — — — — —12
(8) To determine range to a target 10 feet
- (3 meters) wide—half choke—
- Lay on the target so that the vertical
-

+ - -

range line touches one side of the

target.
Elevate the gun until one side of the
target touches the vertical range line
and the other side touches one of the
stadia lines.

Read the range at the point where the

target touches the stadia line.
Before firing, re-lay on the target
using the range line determined by
+ choking.

4 —
8—
Nº.
— \ + /—
— — 4
– 8

U2 — — +| — — 12

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(9) To determine range to a target 15 feet

(4.5 meters) long—full choke modified—
| Choke the target in the same manner
as a 20-foot target. +
+ — 4
| Use 3% of the range determined by
choking. — \ + /– – 8
-,

— |+| — —1
In the example shown, the choked range is
1,200m, and the 900m aiming point is used.
— |+| — —

+
-4- — 4
--
—\-- /— — 8
— |+| — —1
(10) To determine range to a target 5 feet
(1.5 meters) wide—half choke modified— — |+| — —
- Choke the target in the same manner
4
as the 10-foot half choke.

| Use V, of the range determined.

— 4
In the example shown, the choked range is
800m, and the 400m aiming point is used. 8 - - -
— 8

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b. Battlesight Gunnery.

GUNNER—

BATTFºr

-Tw.

& *~ *, *,
*** - Av.2, 3-ºx
Aºi
a

T--->~~ _- % - As-2. tº a
ON THE W AY (1) Due to the high trajectory and low
- -

muzzle velocity of HEAT-MP, battlesight is

effective only to 800 meters. Firing at targets
within battlesight range:

- The commander announces “BAT

TLESIGHT” for his ammunition
element.

- The gunner uses the telescope (day)

or periscope (night) and applies the
800 meter line at base of visible mass.

m Upon hearing “UP” and “FIRE,”

the gunner announces “ON THE
WAY.” and fires.

- Other crew duties remain the same as

for precision gunnery.
(2) If the target is beyond battlesight
range, the TC will issue a complete fire
command for precision gunnery.
(3) Due to the speed and accuracy of
laser ranging, the commander of an M551A1
should consider ranging on all targets, even
targets within battlesight range.

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5. DIRECT-FIRE ADJUSTMENT
a. When a round misses the target, the TC
and gunner must take action which will
achieve a rapid target hit with the next round
fired. When the gunner has fired around and
can sense it through his sight, burst on target
(BOT) is the simplest, fastest, most accurate
means of adjusting fire with the Sheridan. It
can be used with both battlesight and
precision gunnery.
b. Because of the vehicle's violent shock
reaction to recoil and smoke obscuration
produced when firing conventional ammuni
tion, BOT is difficult for the gunner at ranges
less than 1,000 meters. Both TC and gunner
must make every effort to sense the first
round accurately in an engagement. Because
of vehicle recoil and target obscuration, the
commander will normally have a better
opportunity to sense a round than the
gunner. The tank commander must deter
mine how he can best sense rounds—with or
without binoculars. At ranges less than 1,200
FM 17-12-5
meters, the naked eye has proven the best
technique for most tank commanders. How
ever, the binoculars should be used immedi
ately after impact to get the precise deflection
correction.
c. When BOT can not be performed by
the gunner, the TC will issue a subse
quent fire command to obtain a rapid
subsequent round target hit. The TC will
issue a subsequent fire command when the
gunner fails to announce BOT, or when the
gunner's observation/sensing does not agree
with the TC's observation or sensing, or when
the TC believes the gunner will need assist
ance in obtaining a rapid subsequent round
target hit.
(1) Subsequent fire commands will
be issued in mils for deflection correc
tion. The TC will determine the number
of mils required by using the reticle in
the M17-series binoculars.
(2) Subsequent fire commands will
be issued in meters for range correc
tion. The number of meters added or
dropped from the initial range is deter
mined by the vehicle-to-target range. At
vehicle-to-target ranges of 1,000 meters or
less, the correction will be ADD or DROP 100
meters, and at ranges in excess of 1,000
meters the correction will be ADD or DROP
200 meters. This range change/range correc
tion applies for the first round adjusted for
range when the TC or gunner has a sensing or
observation of over or short. When an
observation of lost is made by both gunner
and TC, the TC will assume the round went
over the target and will issue a subsequent
fire command with range correction of DROP
400.
Due to the high trajectory and
low muzzle velocity of the
HEAT-MP-T round, target-form
adjustment should not be used in
either precision or battlesight
gunnery.
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6. MISSILE ENGAGEMENTS
a. Each missile launched is a separate
engagement. If a second missile is
launched at the same target, all sensings of
the first missile are disregarded. An initial
fire command will be given for each missile
launched. If a missile fails to impact on
target, fails to function on impact, or impacts
but does not destroy the target, the tank
commander will issue a new fire command to
engage the target. In the absence of
platoon/troop SOP, to conserve missiles and
avoid missile overlap, permission from the
platoon leader is required prior to missile
launch.
b. Missiles are launched only from a
stationary vehicle.
(3) The gunner must learn to disregard
the flight of the missile and keep his aiming
cross on the center of the target. Invariably,
target misses result when the gunner
attempts to “fly the missile” to the target
rather than keeping the sight on the target,
and letting the system do the work.
(4) The gunner must expect to lose sight
of the target during launch. Smoke obscura
tion or flinching may prevent the gunner
from keeping his aiming cross on target, but
he must regain the correct sight picture as
quickly as possible. Speed in re-identifying
the target is crucial at ranges of 800-1,500
meters because of the short flight time of the
missile.

c. For effective missile engagement:
(1) Once the target is acquired the
gunner must maintain his aiming cross on
the target until the missile impacts. Due to
the delay between activating the firing
trigger and missile launch, many gunners
fail to maintain their sight picture. Target
misses often result when the gunner attempts
to correct his sight picture quickly rather
than keeping the sight on the target at all
times.
(5) The gunner should use the
controls—either manual or power—with
which he has the most confidence.
d. When the gunner finds terrain in
terference, he will immediately direct the
driver to reposition the vehicle where there is
no terrain interference. The following table
illustrates one procedure for repositioning the
vehicle. The second table lists the crew duties
for missile engagements.

(2) The gunner must have confidence in

his equipment.
REPOSITIONING VEHICLE TO REDUCE TERRAIN INTERFERENCE

ſ COMMANDER - GUNNER LOADER DRIVER

Supervises movement of I Directs “DRIVER MOVE Continues crew duties as Driver moves vehicle in
vehicle and Observes bat- UP/BACK UP." described in next table if accordance with gunner's |
| tie prep ‘’D R | V E R R | G HT / engaging a target. directions.

Continues crew duties I LEFT." Driver will move vehicle

described in next table if left or right as indicated.
- | Maintains lay on target.
engaging a target. Movement will be made at
| When obstacle is clear of
such angles to avoid pre- |
terrain interference line,
senting a flank exposure to
announces ‘‘DRIVER
the enemy.
STOP.”
Continues crew duties as
| Continues crew duties as described in next table if
described in next table if
engaging target.
engaging a target. |

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CREW DUTIES FOR MISSILE ENGAGEMENTS
º
COMMANDER GUNNER
Acquires target. If moving,
issues directions to engage
from a stationary position or
brief halt by announcing
“DRIVER STOP,” before
or during the fire command.
Issues first three elements Ensures turret power is on.
of fire command:
“GUNNER—
Places fire control selector
in MISSILE position.
MISSILE
TANK.’’ Opens transmitter door.
-
- HEAT-MP round and places
Lays the gun/launcher for On hearing description ele
direction. ment, observes through |
unity window of M44 peri
scope.
On seeing target, an
nounces “IDENTIFIED,”
Upon hearing gunner an moves to the telescope and
nounce “IDENTIFIED" re places aiming cross of mis
leases turret power controls sile reticle in telescope on
to gunner. center of target mass.
Checks terrain interfer
ence. If terrain interferes
with launch, issues direc
tions to driver (see preced
- ing table).
Moves to a position to
observe and announces
command of execution,
“FIRE.”
Upon hearing “UP,” an
nounces “ON THE WAY.”
and launches missile.
| Maintains missile aiming
cross on target before, dur
ing, and after launch.
Observes for target hit/ de
struction.
Upon completion of engage Upon TC's announcement of
ment, announces “CEASE “CEASE FIRE,” places fire
FIRE.” control selector in OFF posi
tion.
If missile fails to hit or
destroy target, reengages | Positions gun/launcher for
target by issuing another loading and travel.
initial fire command.
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Loader DRIVER
Upon hearing “MissiLE” Upon hearing tank com
ensures safe/ready switch m and er a n n O unce
“DRIVER STOP,” selects
is in SAFE position.
and occupies a hull-down
| Opens breech.
position, brings vehicle to a
* Removes conventional
Smooth stop in hull-down
position. Observes the bat
round in ready rack. tle area for additional tar
Selects and inspects mis gets.
sile, places on loading tray
with loading index up, and
key engaged with keyway on
tray.
Slides missile firmly into
breech.
Places eject lever in eject
(down) position.
Closes breech.
Checks safe-to-fire indica
tor.
Checks the path of recoil.
Places safe/ready switch to
READY position.
Checks for ready light.
Announces “UP’’ when
ready light illuminates.
-
Removes aft cap from
ejected position and dis
| cards.
Upon TC's announcement of
“CEASE FIRE,” loads con
ventional HEAT-MP round
for battlesight engagement.
| Assumes an observation po
sition.
*Omitted if main gun is not loaded.
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7. CANISTER ENGAGEMENTS

Canister ammunition engagements are similar to other conventional engagements, except:

[] The tank commander does not announce the range elements in the initial fire command.
[] The gunner, on hearing the ammunition element and having identified the target,
places the 1,200-meter aiming point of the telescope (XM44-series periscope at night) on
the center of the target area before firing. ºr. #.
ſº 2^*** *... ºººººº..
GUNNER—
CANISTER–
TRoops–

t ºſ.
- == -*

5-1,

8. MACHINEGUN ENGAGEMENTS
a. Coaxial Machinegun.
(1) The coax may be employed against area, stationary, and moving point targets from a
moving vehicle when the stabilization system is in operation. When engaging area-type targets
with stabilization, the gunner will often find it necessary to use the “Z” firing pattern to ensure
coverage of the entire area.
(2) When stabilization is not used, area targets may be engaged on the move; however,
point targets should be engaged from a short halt.
(3) The initial lead for coaxial machinegun engagements is 5 mils.
(4) Adjustments to coax fire are given by the TC in the shortest possible terms, for example,
“DROP A LITTLE – RIGHT A LITTLE.” (
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(5) For coax fire, adjust tracers onto target. Remember, however, ball and tracer
ammunition do not have the same ballistic characteristics. Tracer rounds tend to fly higher
than ball rounds. When adjusting fire on an area target, this will not materially affect
accuracy. When engaging relatively small targets (1 meter or less in height) at ranges
less then 800 meters, adjust the tracer to hit the top of the target. When engaging
small targets at ranges in excess of 800 meters, adjust the tracer to hit the center of
the target. When the gunner can observe the impact of the ball ammunition, he should
adjust the impact of the ball rather than the tracer ammunition.
(6) The table below lists crew duties for coax engagements.

CREW DUTIES FOR COAX ENGAGEMENT

ſ COMMANDER GUNNER LOADER DRIVER

N

Issues comm and :

“GUNNER—COAX—
TROOPS.” Lays gunner
on target by traversing the
turret.

Announces range. (Wote. If
fired with laser range
finder, TC may delay range
element until after the gun
is laid on target, and he
has been able to range.)
Places fire control selector
in COAX position. Ob
serves through telescope.
When target is seen, an
nounces “IDENTIFIED.’’
Places coax manual safety Maintains a steady course
in FIRE position; turns and speed, drives toward
turret fan on; announces target if possible.
“U.P.”

Makes a final lay, using Observes ammunition

the appropriate range line feed into the coax and
in the telescope (day)/ assists ammunition feed if
periscope (night), an necessary.
no un c e S ''O N THE
Observes for coax stop
WAY,” and fires in 20-30
page and applies immedi
round bursts. Traverses
ate action as necessary.
and searches the target
area with fire ("Z" pat
tern).

On hearing “IDENTI Places fire control selector Places coax manual safety Resumes standard ma
FIED,” moves to a posi in OFF position. in SAFE position. neuver.
tion to observe and an
Positions gun for loading Turns turret fan off.
nounces “FIRE.'' and travel.
When target is destroyed,
announces ‘’C EASE
FIRE.”

\ 2
Wote. Procedure is the same for firing the coax from a halt, except that the tank commander will announce “DRIVER STOP"
and issue the fire command.

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b. Caliber .50 Machinegun, M2. The The second method is to bend the elbows, hold
cupola-mounted, caliber .50 machinegun, M2, the upper arms tight against the sides, and,
may be fired at area targets while the vehicle with the hands in front of the chest, grasp the
is moving. All point targets—moving or weapon. In both methods the tank comman
stationary—should be engaged from a halt. der leans into the weapon to steady it while
firing. To traverse or elevate the weapon, the
(1) Because the caliber .50 machinegun
tank commander should shift his body and
is mounted on a free swinging mount on the not his arms.
Sheridan, it is very difficult to lay the weapon
by using sights. Therefore, when employing
the cupola-mounted machinegun, the tank
commander will fire one continuous
burst walking the tracers into the target
and then revert to 10- to 20-round bursts
for destruction.

(2) The method of holding the cupola

mounted machinegun for firing is a matter of
individual preference. Two basic methods
have been found effective. In the first, the
tank commander tucks his elbows tightly into
his sides and, with his forearms extended
horizontally, grasps the grips of the weapon.

(3) Upon identifying a caliber.50 target,

the TC will announce “CALIBER .50.”

(4) Upon hearing the TC announce

“CALIBER .50”:

- The loader will assist sensing

rounds for the TC by either using the
M37 periscope or M17 binoculars, if
possible.
- The gunner will assist in sensing
using the telescope (day) or periscope
(night).
Note. Cal .50 adjustment is given to the TC
the same way coax adjustments are
given to the gunner—in the shortest
terms.

(5) Upon termination of the caliber .50

engagements, the TC will announce “END
OF MISSION.”
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D 9. GRENADE LAUNCHER

The following procedure will be followed for ensure no friendly troops are within 100
grenade launcher screening engagements. meters.

a. Commander announces “GRENADE (3) Closes and locks hatch cover.

LAUNCHERS.”
(4) Positions the grenade selector for the
b. Driver closes and locks hatch cover and desired number of grenades.
announces “DRIVER READY.”
(5) Launches grenades.
c. Loader closes and locks hatch cover
and announces “LOADER READY.” (6) Upon completion of grenade launch,
announces “GRENADES COMPLETE.”
d. Tank commander:
(7) Upon hearing “GRENADES
(1) Lays the turret for direction of fire. COMPLETE,” the crew may open their
hatches.
(2) Checks the front, side, and rear to
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10. STABILIZED GUNNERY
a. Stabilization. The gun/launcher
firing conventional ammunition or the
coax machinegun may be employed
effectively in the stabilized mode
against all stationary targets while the
Sheridan is stationary or moving over
moderate battlefield terrain. The stabi
lized mode on the Sheridan utilizes a gyro
scopic stabilization system that maintains
weapon and line-of-sight orientation when
the Sheridan is in motion. The gunner must
still aim, track, and fire using traversing and
elevation controls in the usual manner. The
accuracy of fire in the stabilized mode is
affected by:
(1) Vehicle Movement. When the Sher
idan is moving, vibrations are imparted to the
hull, gun, and fire control in varying degrees.
This vibration at times will make it difficult
for the gunner to define his exact aiming
point through his sights. It may also cause
the gun to deviate from the point of aim at the
instant of firing. Since the degree of vibra
tion encountered depends on the type of
surface being traversed and the speed of the
firing vehicle, the effects of vibration can at
times be minimized. As a general rule when
traversing hard surfaces, the faster the
vehicle is moving, the greater the vibration,
however, when traversing soft ground, vibra
tions may be reduced by increasing speed.
Crews should be given the opportunity to
traverse various surfaces at varying speeds to
determine which speed provides the most
stable platform on soft and hard ground.
Once these speeds are determined, the driver
should attempt to maintain the most desir
able speed for the terrain being traversed
during stabilized engagements.
(2) Orientation. When the firing vehi
cle is moving in any direction except directly
toward a stationary target, the gunner will
have to lead in the opposite direction to
maintain a lay on the target. If the firing
vehicle is moving downhill and engaging a
target across a depression, the gun and line of
sight will drop below the target at the same
rate as the descent of the firing vehicle. The
gunner must compensate for this movement
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by elevating the gun. However, if the firing
vehicle is moving parallel to the target, the
gun and line of sight will carry through the
target, and the gunner must traverse in the
opposite direction to maintain a lay on the
target.
(3) System reaction time. The correc
tions to the position of the gun by the
stabilization system is directly proportional
to the disturbance imparted to the gun by
movement of the vehicle over uneven terrain.
It takes the stabilization system a small
amount of time to sense a disturbance to the
gun and correct for it. The time lapse between
sensing a disturbance and correcting for it
may occur at the instant the gunner is firing.
To minimize this possibility, the gunner
should fire just as the reticle appears to arrive
at the desired aiming point.
(4) Gunner response. When the stabili
zation system is energized, movement of the
gun in response to the gun controls is
accelerated. To learn not to overcorrect, the
gunner must practice using the gun controlin
both stabilized and non-stabilized modes of
(
operation.
b. Operation in Stabilized Mode.
(1) The Sheridan is designed to be
operated in the stabilized mode. The weap
ons systems may, therefore, be employed
effectively from a stationary position, a long
halt, a short halt, or while the vehicle is
moving over moderate battlefield terrain.
General rule with conventional
ammunition: If moving you de
tect a target within battlesight
range, it sees you, can defeat you,
and is preparing to engage you,
engage on the move. Engage
from the short halt when the
target is out of battlesight range
or has apparent speed (moving).
The only exception to this is the missile
system. When the fire control selector is
positioned in the missile mode, the vehicle's
stabilization system is disengaged by a (
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D. cutout. Therefore, all missile

engagements must be fired from the
reticle arrives at the desired aiming point.
With stabilization these reactions must be
halt. simultaneous.

(2) If the tank commander desires (4) When firing over the flank of a
to engage a target from a long halt, he moving Sheridan, lateral motion will be
will announce “DRIVER STOP,” and imparted to the projectile as it leaves the
issue an initial fire command. If he desires to gun/launcher. The gunner must compensate
continue the engagement halted, he remains for this motion in his initial lay. As a general
silent and the crew will continue to engage. If rule, when firing over the flank at a station
he desires to move between rounds, he waits ary target while moving, the gunner must
until the first round is fired, then gives the apply a reverse lead on the target. The
command to move, e.g., “DRIVER–MOVE amount of lead to be applied is proportional to
UP,” and “DRIVER—STOP-FIRE” the speed of the vehicle. (See paragraph 4,
when ready to fire the second round. If the “Direct Fire,” for appropriate lead.)
tank commander desires to engage a target
from a short halt, he will issue all elements of
his initial fire command except for execution.
When he is ready to engage he will announce
“DRIVER—STOP,” and then “FIRE.”
(3) When the commander elects to
engage a target while moving, he will issue an
initial fire command without directions to the
driver. The crew duties engaging a target in
the stabilized mode are the same as in
engagements from a stationary position
except:
- Commander will observe the terrain 71/2 MIL LEAD
in front of the vehicle. If he sees an obstacle
or ditch that may cause the tank to roll or
pitch violently, he will direct the gunner to
hold fire until the obstacle is passed.
- Loader, After loading the gun and
announcing “UP,” will remain clear of the
path of recoil until the gun is fired.
|- Driver will attempt to drive the
vehicle directly toward the target to minimize
the effects of recoil, making all turns and
speed changes gradual. He will establish and
maintain a speed that minimizes vibration of
the vehicle and will observe terrain in front of
the vehicle. If an obstacle or ditch is ob
served that may cause the vehicle to roll or
pitch violently, and the obstacle cannot be
avoided by even maneuver of the vehicle, he
will inform the gunner of the obstacle.
|- Gunner, regardless of the speed of
the firing vehicle or the target, will announce
“ON THE WAY.” and attempt to fire as his

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(5) When firing over the flank at a target moving in the same direction, no lead is applied,
as the lateral motion of the projectile will compensate for the necessary lead element.

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(6) When firing over the flank at a target moving in the opposite direction, a double lead is
applied. The first compensates for the movement of the target; the second compensates for the
lateral motion of the projectile.

*º

- - º
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-

º
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|| A

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| -

------ sy, | /.
Z - - wº

(7) When firing while moving toward or away from a target that has no apparent speed
(gun/launcher over front slope or rear deck) no lead is required.

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11. ENGAGEMENTS DURING PERIODS OF LIMITED VISIBILITY

a. Determination of Range Card Data.
(1) Range card data is determined during periods of good visibility; it is always
determined for HEAT-MP-T.

ZERO ON RANGE CARD REFERENCE POINT

QUADRANi -
CONTROL nº
RTTTWITF

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(2) Range card data is recorded for all platoon and troop designated targets to
include the range card reference point. The azimuth indicator is always zeroed on the
range card reference point.

RECORD RANGE CARD DATA

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b. Fire Command for Poor Visibility Alert

Engagements. The fire commands for Ammunition, Weapon, or Searchlight
poor visibility engagements are found in Description
chapter 9, “Direct Fire.” Remember, these Deflection
fire commands must include: Quadrant Elevation
Range
Execution

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c. Crew Duties. An example of crew

duties for firing from range card data at night
is shown in the following table.

CREW DUTIES FOR RANGE CARD FIRING

-
COMMAND ACTIONS

TANK
COMMANDER GUNNER LOADER

Issues the first four

GUNNER elements of the fire º turret powe rr wer

command

If not preloaded,
Places fire control loads announced
TWO ROUNDS selector to conven- round and a nº
nounces "UP" when
HEAT tional position normal crew duties
are complete and
ready light comes on.
Makes mental note of
ANTITANK target.

Traverses turret to
announced deflec
DEFLECTION.— tion and reads back
EIGHT FOUR ZERO Verifies gunner read announced deflec
back deflection. tion to tank comman
LEFT
der.

Indexes announced
Issues quadrant ele OE on elevation
OUADRANT— vation element of fire quadrant
command
Centers bubble by
PLUS TVVO Verifies read back OE elevating or depress
from gunner ing gun launcher

Reads back OE to TC.

Issues range ele

ment Looks through unity
ONE FIVE HUN window of M44 per
DRED Issues execution ele. scope.
ment of fire come
mand.

Announces ON
THE WAY.,'" closes
his eyes, and fires

After round is fired,

opens eyes and ob
FIRE Attempts to observe serves target area Reloads gun /
or round through night through unity win- launcher and an
AT MY vision devices/biº dow of XM44 for nounces "UP" upon
- noculars. target hit. ready light illumina.
COMMAND–FIRE tion.
Upon loader announ
cing “UP" ensures
bubble in leveling via
is centered.
- - -

Continues engage
CEASE FIRE ment. J
N Ote. If gunner can see the target he says “IDENTIFIED" and engagement becomes direct fire engagement.

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d. Range Card Lay to Direct Fire. whether firing conventional ammunition or

When the TC announces that the target
should be visible prior to firing (e.g., “GUN
NER HEAT – RED LIGHT/WHITE
LIGHT”) crew duties are performed as
above, but the TC does not announce
“FIRE” until the gunner says “IDENTI
FIED.” When the gunner says “IDENTI
FIED,” the engagement becomes direct-fire
as in daylight.
missile.
(4) When illuminating and firing in the
conventional mode is required, the crew
should:
- Lay the gun for firing first,
I Illuminate the target,
- Make a precise lay on target and fire.

e. Missile Engagements from Range

Card Data. Missiles can only be
launched when the target is visible
through the M127 telescope. At night,
time can be saved by loading a missile and
laying the turret for deflection only. When
the target is illuminated and the gunner can
see it through the telescope, he says
“IDENTIFIED,” makes a final precise lay,
and waits for the command of execution from
the TC.

f. Searchlight Data and Engage

ments from Range Card Data.
(1) The xenon searchlight (see opera
tor's manual) can be boresighted in either the
conventional mode or missile mode. As a
general rule, when armor is the primary
threat, the missile mode will be used.
(2) The searchlight is laid by the gunner
placing the 1,200-meter range line on the
target when the searchlight has been bore
sighted with the conventional stadia reticle
or by placing the missile aiming cross on the
target when the searchlight is boresighted
with the missile reticle.
(3) Normally, illuminating search
light vehicles do not fire while illumi
nating because:
|- The effectiveness of the illumination
is reduced at ranges other than the search
light boresight range.
- The boresight of the light in the
missile mode allows no range-to-target rela
tionship since the missile is a line-of-sight
system.
- Smoke and obscuration of firing will
reduce the effectiveness of the illumination
(5) When illuminating and firing in the
missile mode is required, the crew should:
- Lay the gun for firing,
- Illuminate the target,
- Make a precise lay on the target and
fire.
(6) Whenever possible, shut off the
searchlight after sensing for five seconds,
then re-illuminate, adjust, and fire.
(7) Techniques of searchlight employ
ment. Since the xenon searchlight
makes the illuminating vehicle an excel
lent target, employ the flicker technique
whenever possible. (See chapter 9, “Direct
Fire.”). Additionally, searchlight vehicles
should move to new positions whenever
possible to reduce this vulnerability.
(8) When the searchlight is boresighted
in the conventional mode, searchlight data
can be applied when firing at targets from
muzzle to 400 meters using canister ammuni
tion since the 1,200-meter aiming cross is used
for canister engagements.

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12. AMMUNITION
a. Co n U ent i on a l Ma in Gun firing pulse and result in poor ignition
Ammunition. (hangfire) of the propellent or failure to
function.
(1) The 152-mm conventional
ammunition is sensitive to heat, moisture, - Cartridges that have cases separ
shock, electrical impulse, and physical ated from the projectile or cases that have
damage if subjected to rough handling. To split or cracked will not be reassembled and
prevent damage to equipment, unsatisfactory fired.
performance of ammunition, or injury to
(5) The primers and fuzes in the conven
personnel, this ammunition must be handled tional ammunition are sensitive to and can be
carefully at all times, and protected from
detonated by shock. This ammunition
damaging elements.
should not be dropped, dragged, thrown,
(2) The combustible cartridge case is tumbled, or struck.
easily ignited and must be protected against
(6) The 152-mm conventional cartridge
heat-producing elements at all times.
is designed to function within a temperature
Strictly enforce no smoking restrictions
range from -30° to +125°F. This ammunition
near ammunition storage or vehicles
with ammunition on board. Do not should not be fired when the temperature
exceeds this range. Firing at temperatures
expose to direct sunlight.
less then -40° may result in poor ballistic
(3) If the 152-mm combustible cartridge performance and excessive amount of un
case is contaminated by moisture, low igni burnt residue. Firing at temperatures above
tion may result and excessive residue may be +125° may result in excessive chamber
left in the gun/launcher after firing. Low pressures and weapon explosion.
ignition may cause erratic ballistic perfor
mance of the round.
(7) All conventional ammunition stored
in the Sheridan must have ballistic barrier
- Do not remove the moisture barrier bags (silver bag) on the combustible case.
bag (black rubber bag) from the cartridge
until just prior to loading the gun/launcher. r Y
- Protect the round at all times from
water, oil, grease, and other liquids that may
contaminate the cartridge case.
- Do not load or attempt to fire
cartridges which have soft spots or discolora
tion in the cartridge case.
(4) Prior to stowing on the tank, the
ammunition should be inspected for physical
damage.
Hº
- Nicks, dents, chips, cracks, etc., in
the bourrelet or rotating band may result in
improper functioning of the round and
£ºN

present a safety hazard to the crew.

In Separation or bending of the six
leaves cut in the face of the initiator may
result in poor contact between the initiator
and the firing probe. This could cause a low

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ANTIARMOR, ANTIMATERIEL, ANTI b. Missile. The Shillelagh Missile is the

PERSONNEL HIGH EXPLOSIVE ANTI primary long range antiarmor round for the
TANK, MULTIPURPOSE (HEAT-MP). Sheridan.
*—

The HEAT-MP round can defeat any

known armor. Since this round operates on
the shaped charge principle, it is just as
effective if it hits a target at 4,000 meters as it
is when it hits at 400 meters. The blast, Muzzle velocity: 280–300 m/s

concussion, and fragmentation of this round - - - - - 920-980 ft/s)

Announced in initial
make it effective against unarmored and fire command as: “MISSILE''
lightly armored targets, and troops at all
ranges. Due to the low muzzle velocity of Fuze: Point initiating, base º
HEAT-MP, however, the missile should detonating

be fired on all tank-like targets beyond

Employment: Tank and tank-like targets
1,600 meters. beyond 800 meters, out to
maximum effective range of
;: Cº
3,000 meters. 2
#2;
#*:
istº 5
->
+
The Shillelagh Missile is a surface attack
# guided missile. When the missile is launched
Muzzle Velocity: 680 m/s (2,240 ft/s) an infrared guidance system holds the
missile to the gunner's line of sight during its
Announced in initial flight to the target. Upon impact, the inner
fire command as: “HEAT’’
and outer shells of the nose cone are crushed,
Fuze: Point initiating, base completing a circuit between the on-board
detonating. batteries and the electrical detonator in the
base of the shaped charge. The missile can
Employment: Tank-like targets to 1,600
penetrate any known armor thickness on the
meters; all other targets to battlefield.
maximum effective range.
\ c. Screening System
The canister round contains approximately
10,000 13-grain flechettes which begin
dispersing at the muzzle. This round is
highly effective out to 400 meters. Do not
fire canister over friendly troops.

Announced in initial
Muzzle Velocity: 680 m/s (2,240 ft/s) fire command as: ‘‘GRENADE LAUNCHER"

Announced in initial Employment: Self-screening |

fire command as: “CANISTER’’

Fuze: None The grenade launcher is used primarily to

provide a protective close-in smoke screen for
Employment: Troops and light materiel concealing tactical maneuvers. Each M176
l type targets out to 400
meters. grenade provides a smoke screen for approxi
mately two minutes.

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13. SKILLS TEST

The following provides detailed informa
tion for administering and scoring the M551
crew gunnery skills test.

DRIVER TASKS PROCEDURE

FOR DRIVER'S TEST
Tasks 1 thru 9 will be performed by the driver.

Task 1 —ldentify selected US and foreign
equipment from front, side, and
hull-down views.
Task 2 –Check engine and transmission
oil levels and coolant level as
prescribed in the operator's
manual.
Task 3"—Perform driver prepare-to-fire
checks.
Task 4*—Select the most advantageous
route that provides a stable
platform.
Task 5”—Bring the vehicle to a smooth
stop.
Task 6*—Select a hull-down position.
Task 7”—Detect a target while buttoned
up.
Task 8*—Observe for additional targets.
Task 9 –Check track tension as pre
scribed in the operator's man
ual.
Tasks marked with an asterisk (*) also need to be tested at
night.
The driver will identify US and foreign tanks
and selected assault vehicles. (Use TEC 935
171-0203 F, “Armor Vehicle Recognition.” The
examiner will pace the TEC lesson and control
the presentation speed.) Vehicles will be
identified by type and country of origin (1). The
exercise will be completed in a maximum of 25
minutes, minimum acceptable score is 100%.
At the start point, the driver checks the
engine and transmission oil levels and coolant
levels (2) as described in the operator's manual
for the vehicle. The driver performs his prepare
to-fire checks (3). Using the same, or another
vehicle, driver moves out (cross-country, but
toned up) to a destination described by the
examiner. The driver chooses the route (4).
Enroute to the destination, the examiner will
have the driver select a hull-down firing position
(5-6). The driver need not occupy the position
within the allotted time, but must indicate his
proposed position to the examiner, then proceed
to it. With the Sheridan moving again, a vehicle
is exposed near the objective for approximately
20 seconds to determine if the driver can detect
the target (7). As the TC (examiner) starts his
engagement, the driver must observe his sector
of responsibility and be prepared to sense
rounds fired (8) as soon as the vehicle has been
brought to a halt (5). The examiner will order the
driver to stop (5) two more times during the
exercise. Upon returning to the start point,
using the same, or another vehicle, the driver
vvill check track tension, as described in the
operator's manual (9). The examiner critiques
the driver upon completion of the entire phase of
tasks.

This tests the minimum standards for the

driver. Other tasks may be inserted at the
discretion of the local commander.

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DRIVER

TASKS 1-9

NAME UNIT

SSAN DUTY POSITION GRADE

TASK
NO. SAT UNSAT REMARKS* EXAMINER'S
|NITIALS
1. Identify US, NATO, and Threat main battle
tanks, and selected assault vehicles from
frontal, flank, and hull-down views.

2. Check oil and coolant levels (6 min).

a. Check the engine oil.
b. Check the transmission oil.

C. Check the coolant level.

3. Perform driver prepare-to-fire checks (5

min).
4. Select the best route.

a. Maintain steady speed.

b. Avoid obstacles/ditches.

D . Minimize direction changes.

/Vote. TC must be alerted if a, b, or C
above cannot be accom -
plished.
5. Stop smoothly within 3 seconds.
a. First stop
b. Second stop.
C. Third stop.
d. Accelerate smoothly.
6. Select a hull-down position within 5 sec
onds.

Detect target and alert TC.

Remain in position to observe and sense
rounds.

9. Check track tension (5 min).

a. Indicate preparation procedures.
b. Check the tension.

C. Indicate corrective action.

OUALIFIED YES ( ) NO ( )

OFFICER IN CHARGE

D SCORED BY DATE

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TANK COMMANDER, GUNNER,
AND LOADER TASKS
The tank commander, gunner, and loader
will be tested on tasks 1-14 below.
Task 1–Identify US and foreign equip
ment from frontal, flank, and
hull-down views.
Task 2—Disassemble and assemble the
coax weapon under low light
conditions.
Task 3—Properly load and clear the gre
nade launcher tubes.
Task 4–Properly stow ammunition
aboard the vehicle.
Task 5–Load, clear, and apply immediate
action to the coax weapon.
Task 6–Check the safe-to-fire indicator
and indicate remedial action.
Task 7–Load the gun/launcher with a
dummy conventional round.
Task 8—Remove a misfired conventional
round.
Task 9–Load a dummy missile.
Task 1 O—Remove a misfired missile.
Task 1.1—Disassemble, assemble, and Set
the headspace and timing on the
caliber .50 machinegun under
low light conditions.
Task 12—Load, clear, and apply immediate
action to the caliber .50 machine
gun.
Task 13–Change coax barrel.
Task 14–Perform prepare-to-fire checks
(see para 3 and appropriate
Soldier's Manual).
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PROCED URE FOR TANK COM
MANDER, GUNNER, AND LOADER
TEST
In a classroom each crew member will
identify the main battle tanks and selected
assault vehicles of US, NATO, and Threat
armies. (Use TEC 935-171-02O3F, “Armor
Vehicle Recognition." The examiner will pace
the TEC lesson and control the presentation
speed.) Vehicles will be identified by type and
country of origin (1). The exercise will be
completed in a maximum of 25 minutes;
minimum acceptable score is 100%.
In a classroom or motor park under low light
conditions, the crew member disassembles and
assembles the coax (2) and the cal .50 machine
gun (11). He also loads, clears, sets the
headspace and timing, and applies immediate
action to the cal .50 (12).
Moving to a vehicle, the crew member loads
and clears the grenade launcher tubes (3), using
inert grenades. The crew member then stows a
600-round belt of dummy coax ammunition in
the ready (banana) box, a dummy conventional
round into the ready rack, and a dummy missile
into an appropriate rack (4). (If dummy coax
ammunition is not available, assemble ex
pended brass and links into 600-round belts and
retain for future testing). The examiner will
perform those tasks required of other crew
members. The crew member will perform
appropriate prepare-to-fire checks (14). Next,
the crew member loads, clears, and applies
immediate action to the mounted coax (5). He
will change the coax barrel using an asbestos
mitten (13). The crew member checks the safe
to-fire indicator and informs the examiner of any
remedial action required (6) prior to loading the
gun/launcher with a conventional round (7).
The examiner will inform the crew member that
the round has misfired and must be removed
(8). The same procedures will be used for
loading a missile (9) and performing the misfire
procedures for the missile (10).
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M551 CREW GUNNERY SIKILLS TEST

TANK COMMANDER, GUNNER, AND LOADER

TASKS 1-14

NAME UNIT

SSAN DUTY POSITION GRADE

TASK
NO. SAT UNSAT REMARKS* EXAMINER'S

|NITIALS

1. Identify by type and country, US and foreign

armored vehicles from front, side, and hull
down views.

2. Disassemble and assemble the coax

weapon (5 min).
a. Properly field disassemble the coax.
b. Properly assemble the coax.
3. Grenade launchers (1 min).
a. Properly load the grenade launcher.
b. Properly clear the tube.
c. Observe safety restrictions.
4. Stowing ammunition.
a. Properly stow the coax ammunition in a
ready box (5 min).
b. Properly stow the conventional round
in the ready rack.
c. Properly stow the missile.

5. Loading, clearing, and immediate action for

the coax machinegun (2% min).
a. Properly load the coax.
b. Properly clear the coax.
c. Apply immediate action to reduce a
Coax stoppage.

6. Safe-to-fire indicator (2 min).

a. Properly read the safe-to-fire indicator
and indicate action required.
b. Properly indicate remedial actions
required when the indicator rod is
moved to another position.

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SAT UNSAT REMARKS*

Iſ
EXAMINER'S
|NITIALS

. Loading the gun/launcher (conventional—

15 sec).

a. Properly load a conventional round into

the gun/launcher.
b. Observe crew safety restrictions.
. Misfire procedure (conventional).
a. Perform the loader's duties, as required
to remove a misfired round.

b. Observe crew safety restrictions.

. Loading the gun/launcher (missile—15
Sec).

a. Properly load a missile into the gun/

launcher.

b. Observe crew safety restrictions.

1 O. Misfire procedure (missile).
a. Perform the loader's duties as required
to remove misfired missile.

b. Observe crew safety restrictions.

11. Caliber .50 machinegun (7 min for a & b, 2
min for c).

a. Properly disassemble the weapon.

b. Properly assemble the weapon.
c. Properly set the headspace and timing.
12. Caliber .50 loading and clearing procedure
(3 min).

a. Properly load the weapon.

b. Properly clear the weapon.
C. Properly apply immediate action to
eliminate a stoppage.
13. Change coax barrel (12 sec).
14. Perform prepare-to-fire checks appropriate
to crew position (5 min).
Requires more training, exceeded time, not applicable
(N/A), etc.

OUALIFIED YES ( ) NO ( )

OFFICER IN CHARGE
SCORED BY DATE (
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FM 17-1 2-5
TANK COMMANDER AND GUNNER
TASKS
The tank commander and gunner will be
tested on tasks 15-22 below.
Task 15–Place the turret into power
operation including stab.
Task 16–Boresight the gun/launcher.
Task 17—Perform
missile subsystem
check.
Task 18–Lay the telescope reticle on
target properly ("choke" the tar
get).
Task 19–Perform misfire procedures.
Task 20–Apply burst-on-target (BOT).
Task 21—Respond to a subsequent fire
Command.
Task 22—Announce the correct reading
from the elevation quadrant and
azimuth indicator.
PROCEDURE FOR TANK COMMAN
DER AND GUNNER TEST
In a stationary tank, the crew member
places the turret into power operation, including
stab operation (15). The crew member then lays
on a distant aiming point, turns off the turret
power, and boresights the gun/launcher (using
the examiner for duties required of other crew
members) as described in the operator's manual
for the vehicle (16). After boresighting, the crew
member turns on turret power and performs the
missile subsystem check (17).
The examiner will then issue an initial fire
command, causing the crew member to take up
the proper sight picture and "choke" the target
(18). The examiner will indicate the point of
impact and have the crew member apply BOT
(20) from that point. The examiner will termi
nate the engagement and initiate another fire
command in which the crew member will not be
told the point of impact. The crew member will
announce “LOST" and the examiner will give a
subsequent fire command (21). The examiner
may, at any time, inform the crew member that
the round has misfired, and task him to go
through the misfire procedure (19). The exam
iner will finally designate a target, have the crew
member lay the gun/launcher on target, and
instruct him to announce the readings from the
azimuth indicator and elevation quadrant to
prepare a range card (22).
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M551 CREW GUNNERY SIKILLS TEST

TANIK COMMANDER AND GUNNER
TASIKS 15-22
NAME UNIT

SSAN DUTY POSITION GRADE

TASK
NO. SAT UNSAT REMARKS* EXAMINER'S
INITIALS

15. Place the turret into operation (5 min). º

a. Turret power on.
b. Stab on.

C. Null drift.

d. Observe safety restrictions.

16. Boresighting (4 min).

a. Refer conventional reticle to target.

b. Apply emergency zero.

17. Missile subsystem checkout as outlined in
the operator's manual (10 min).
18. Properly "choke" the target using the
telescope reticle (30 sec).
19. Misfire procedures required by gunner (1
min).

20. Correctly apply burst-on-target (BOT).

21. Correctly respond to a subsequent fire
command (15 sec).

22. Range card lay (3 min).

a. Announce the correct reading from the
azimuth indicator.

b. Announce the correct reading from the

elevation quadrant.
- Requires more training, exceeded time, not applicable
(N/A), etc

OUALIFIED YES ( ) NO ( )
OFFICER IN CHARGE

SCORED BY DATE

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TANK COMMANDER TASKS PROCED URE FOR TANK COM

MANDER TEST
The tank commander will be tested on tasks
23-31 below. Aboard a stationary M551, the tank com
Task 23–Launch grenades (simulated). mander will give a fire command and launch the
grenades (23). If the vehicle is equipped with a
Task 24—Place rangefinder into operation, laser rangefinder, the tank commander will
if so equipped. perform the rangefinder self-test (24). A target
Task will be exposed in the “impact area" for
25—Detect and identify a target.
approximately 20 seconds to determine if the
Task 26—Issue the correct initial fire com tank commander can detect and identify it (25),
mand. issue the correct initial fire command (26), lay
Task 27—Lay the gun/launcher for direc the gun/launcher for direction (27), and deter
tion. mine range to the target (28). Using binoculars
or field expedient means, the TC will determine
Task 28—Determine range to a target. whether or not targets are within battlesight
Task 29—Determine whether or not target range (29). The examiner will announce
is within battlesight range using “LOST,” causing the tank commander to issue
a subsequent fire command (30), using binocu
binoculars or field expedient
methods. lars and the point on the ground (designated by
the examiner) where the round impacted. TC
Task 30–Issue a subsequent fire com will designate crew sectors of responsibility for
mand using the mil reticle in the target acquisition (31).
binoculars.

Task 31–Designate crew sectors of re

Sponsibility for target acquisi
tion.

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M551 CREW GUNNERY SIKILLS TEST

TANK COMMANDER

TASKS 23-31
NAME UNIT

SSAN DUTY POSITION GRADE

TASK
NO. SAT UNSAT REMARKS* EXAMINER'S
INITIALS

23. Grenade launcher (5 sec). (Time starts after

last crew member reports “READY".)

a. Properly launch grenade.

b. Observe safety restrictions.
24. Rangefinder, if so equipped.
a. Properly perform the self-test.

b. Observe safety restrictions.

25. Target acquisition.

a. Detect the target.

b. Identify the target.

26. Issue the correct initial fire command.

27. Lay the gun/launcher for direction (3 sec).

28. Determine range to the target +100 meters
without rangefinder (10 sec).
29. Determine if targets are within battlesight
range.

30. Issue the correct subsequent fire command

(10 sec).
- - - - - -
–––
31. Designate crew sectors of responsibility for
target acquisition.
Requires more training, exceeded time, not applicable
(N/A), etc.

OUALIFIED YES ( ) NO ( )
OFFICER IN CHARGE
SCORED BY DATE

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14. MISSILE GUNNERY TRAINING

During gunnery training, commanders perform a system checkout, and, if at any

should make maximum use of any special
equipment that can be procured at unit level
to train the vehicle crewman in missile and
conventional gunnery. The following
M41/M42 conduct-of-fire trainer
exercises are provided as a guide to test the
crewmen’s ability to engage stationary and
moving targets with the Shillelagh missile.
Additional exercises may be added if training
time and facilities are available, or these
exercises may be tailored to unit training
needs. Practice on the trainer should be
limited to a maximum of 30 minutes at any
one session, and a minimum of 200 practice
shots should be fired before actually firing the
missile. Before beginning, the gunner will
time during an exercise, the tank commander
determines that the system is not functioning
properly, he may require the gunner to
perform a system checkout. To increase
(COFT) realism with the COFT, the tank commander
can override the gunner's controls im
mediately after launch and before the
obscuration disc rotates out of view. This
forces the gunner to relocate the target and
adjust his sight picture rapidly, but smoothly,
before missile impact or target fly-by. This
training, combined with a gunner's absolute
confidence in his ability to hold the aiming
point on target, regardless of missile flight
path, is the key to first-round target hits.

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) Exercises can be fired at night with either

flare or searchlight illumination. During
these exercises, the tank commander should
be very critical of the gunner's sight picture
and method of tracking target.
REQUIREMENTS 1 and 2–STATIONARY
TARGETS. Tank commander issues fire
command for missile engagement. Gunner
engages target vehicle. Tank commander
critiques gunner after completion of exercise.
REQUIREMENTS 3 and 4 – MOVING
TARGETS. Tank commander issues
command for missile. Gunner engages target
vehicle. Tank commander critiques gunner
after completion of exercise.
REQUIREMENT 5–TARGET MOVING
TOWARD FIRING VEHICLE AT AN OBLIQUE
ANGLE. Tank commander issues fire com
mand for missile. Gunner engages target
vehicle. Tank commander critiques gunner
after completion of exercise.
REQUIREMENT 6–TARGET MOVING
AWAY FROM THE FIRING VEHICLE AT AN
OBLIQUE ANGLE. Tank commander issues a
fire command for missile. Gunner engages
target vehicle. Tank commander critiques
fire
gunner after completion of exercise.

SAMPLE SCORECARD FOR M41 /M42 CONDUCT-OF-FIRE

TRAINER EXERCISES

NAME UNIT

DATE GRADE SSN

MISSILE FIRED TOTAL

EXERCISE |N TIME LIMIT TARGET HIT TRACKING ABILITY POSSIBLE SCORE

1 1O
2 1O
3 2O
4 2O
5 2O
6 2O

TOTAL 1 OO

Wotes. 1. 5 points for engagement in 5 seconds from command “FIRE" in the initial fire
command.

2. 5 points for target hit.

3. 10 points for tracking ability in exercises 3, 4, 5, and 6.

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14. FIRING TABLES

The following pages provide detailed information for conducting

gunnery tables for the M551 ARAA.V. Chapter 20 of FM 17-12 provides
detailed guidance on timing and scoring procedures and should be read and
understood before proceeding with the gunnery table. Except as noted in the
following tables, timing and scoring procedures in chapter 20 apply to the
M551. Ammunition requirements for all firing tables follow table IX.
a. Tables II and III. Prior to conducting Tables II and III, the
examiner should fire the subcaliber device to determine the amount of
correction that should be used in his subsequent fire command.
b. Scaled Tables. Before these tables can be fired, the subcaliber
device used must be boresighted and zeroed. FM 17-12-7, Tank Gunnery
Devices, provides detailed guidance on scaled firing.
c. B Tables. On all tables where the tanks do not move, crews should
prepare range cards so that they can apply searchlight data to illuminate
targets and practice the technique of range card lay to direct fire.
d. Scoring Scales. Hit/time scales for scoring Tables IV thru VIII
are found following Table VIII. Scales for Tables VP and IX follow Table IX.

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TABLE I (SUBCALIBER)
ZEROING/MANIPULATION/RANGE CARD
EXERCISE 1–ZEROING EXERCISE. Examiner directs crew to zero Subcaliber device
with telescope. Crewmen boresight and zero according to TM 9
2350-230-10.

/Vote. When the M55 laser is used, exercise 1 is not scored. Before firing
exercises 2-5, the laser beam must be aligned with the 1,200
meter range point on the telescope (day)/periscope (night). To do
this, with the laser in CONTINUOUS mode, adjust the coax
mounting screws to move the laser beam to the 1,200-meter point
of aim on the zero target.
EXERCISES 2 and 3–MANIPULATION. TC issues initial fire command. Using
manual or power controls, gunner fires one round at each of ten
targets. He engages left silhouette then right silhouette, alternating
rounds between the two. Five targets in each silhouette are engaged
in this manner. Emphasis is on speed and accuracy.
/Vote. One additional round is allocated for exercise 3 at night to allow
crewman to confirm zero with the periscope before firing the
manipulation exercise. No points are awarded for this confirmation
round.

EXERCISE 4–RANGE CARD. Gunner lays on the top zeroing target and zeroes the
azimuth indicator. TC issues a fire command from prepared range
card data. Crewman applies range card data using auxiliary fire
controls to lay gun. Gunner fires one round at target without using
direct-fire sights.
EXERCISE 5–RANGE CARD LAY TO DIRECT FIRE. TC issues fire Command from
range card data. Gunner applies range card data, looks through sight,
identifies the target, and makes a precise lay. Upon the command
"FIRE," gunner engages the target.

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TABLE I—ZEROING/MANIPULATION/RANGE CARD

º sº J. Tº Tº
º sº
UNIT TANK CREW TC

GUNNER LOADER DRIVER

NUMBER POSSIBLE RECORD

EXERCISE ROUNDS REOUIREMENT SCORE SCORE

1
ZEROING 4 Correct procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Telescope Check round in zero circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
(Day only) Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

2
MANIPULATION 10 Each hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Telescope (No points awarded for hits
Night—W/L after 1-minute time limit.)
illumination Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO

3
MANIPULATION 10 Each hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Telescope (day) (No points awarded for hits
Periscope (night) after 1-minute time limit.)
Passive Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO

4
RANGE CARD 1 Correct procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
(Night only) Target hit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5O

5
RANGE CARD LAY 1 Correct procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TO DIRECT FIRE Target hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Passive Total possible . . . ... . . .. . .. ... . ... . . .. . .... . .... . ... . . . 5O
(Night only)

24 rounds (day)
23 rounds (night)
total
TOTAL SCORE

Maximum Possible Score (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25O

Maximum Possible Score (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OO

Total Possible Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55O

Scored by: Date

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TABLE II (SUBCALIBER) (
ADJUSTMENT OF FIRE – STATIONARY TANK

EXERCISES 1 and 5–BOT. Examiner issues an initial fire command and induces a
+200 meter range error. Crewman uses telescope to lay and fire the
first round, which should miss the target. Crewman senses round and
applies burst on target with next round.
EXERCISES 2 and 6–BOT. Examiner introduces an elevation and deflection error in
telescope/periscope by rotating the boresighting knobs. He then
issues an initial fire command and crewman uses telescope to lay and
fire the first round, which should miss the target. Crewman senses
round and applies BOT with next round.
EXERCISE 3–RANGE CHANGE. Examiner introduces an elevation error into
telescope (day)/periscope (night) by rotating elevation boresight
knob. He then issues a fire command and the crewman uses his
telescope (day)/periscope (night) to lay and fire the first round, which
should miss the target. Examiner then issues a subsequent fire
command. Crewman applies announced range correction to sight
picture and fires a second round.
EXERCISE 4–SPECIAL TECHNIOUE. Examiner issues an initial fire command with a
+400 meter range error. Crewman uses telescope (day)/periscope
(night) to lay, simulates firing the first round, and announces
“LOST.” Examiner announces “LOST," then issues a subsequent
fire command using the special “LOST/LOST" range change
technique. Crewman applies announced range correction to sight
(
º

picture and fires.

EXERCISE 7–DEFLECTION CORRECTION. Examiner introduces a deflection error
into telescope (day)/periscope (night) by rotating deflection boresight
knob. He then issues a fire command and the crewman uses his
telescope (day)/periscope (night) to lay and fire the first round, which
should miss the target. Examiner then issues a subsequent fire
command. Crewman applies announced deflection correction to
sight picture and fires a second round.
EXERCISE 8–BATTLESIGHT. Examiner establishes 800-meter point of aim on
telescope (day)/periscope (night) by rotating the boresighting knobs so
that the original 1,200-meter aiming point is now the 800-meter
aiming point. The exercise will be fired with crew wearing NBC
protective equipment. Examiner issues a battlesight fire command.
Crewman aims at the base of target center, fires, and applies BOT, if
first round misses. If crewman is unable to apply BOT, the examiner
issues a subsequent fire command, and crewman applies announced
correction and fires a second round.

/Votes. 1. All exercises are conducted in the power mode.

Experienced gunners may combine exercises 3 and 7.

Examiner should fire the subcaliber device before conduct of
the table to determine the corrections needed for subsequent
fire commands. (
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ADJUSTMENT OF FIRE–STATIONARY TANK -

UNIT TANK CREW TC

GUNNER LOADER DRIVER

NUMBER POSSIBLE RECORD

EXERCISE ROUNDS REO.UIREMENTS SCORE SCORE

1
BOT 2 Second round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Telescope Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Night—W/L
illumination

2
BOT 2 Second round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Telescope Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Night—W/L
illumination

3
RANGE CHANGE 2 Second round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Telescope (day) Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Periscope (night)
Passive

4
SPECIAL TECHNIOUE 1 Second round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Telescope (day) Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Periscope (night)
Passive

5
BOT 2 Second round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Telescope (day) Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Periscope (night)
Night—IR

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BOT
Telescope (day)
Periscope (night)
Night—IR

7
DEFLECTION
CORRECTION Second round hit
Telescope (day) Total possible
Periscope (night)
Passive

8
BATTLESIGHT Second round hit
Telescope (day) Total possible
Periscope (night)
Passive

15 rounds

TOTAL SCORE

Maximum Possible Score (day)

Maximum Possible Score (night)
Total Possible Score TOTAL SCORE

Scored by Date

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ADJUSTMENT OF FIRE–MOVING TARGETS

EXERCISE 1–BOT. Examiner issues an initial fire command with correct range
and announces “MOVING TANK" as description element.
Crewman tracks and leads target in stabilized mode, using the
telescope and power controls. He fires two rounds. The first round
should hit the target; if it does not, crewman applies BOT to fire
second round. Target must be hit with both rounds to obtain
maximum credit.

EXERCISE 2–BOT. This is the same as exercise 1, except non-stabilized, manual

mode of operation is used.
EXERCISE 3–RANGE CHANGE. Examiner induces a + 200 meter range error into
the telescope. This is accomplished by laying on a clearly defined
aiming point and using boresight knobs to move reticle until desired
range line is laid on aiming point. Examiner issues an initial fire
command, including “MOVING TANK" as description element.
Crewman tracks and leads target in the stabilized mode using the
telescope (day)/periscope (night). Crewman simulates firing the first
round and announces “LOST.” Examiner issues a subsequent fire
command to correct range error. Crewman applies correction and
fires. The second round (first actually fired) should hit the target; if it
does not, crewman applies BOT and fires again.
EXERCISE 4–RANGE CHANGE. This exercise is the same as exercise 3, except
non-stabilized, manual mode of operation is employed.
EXERCISE 5–BATTLESIGHT. Examiner establishes 800-meter point of aim on
telescope (day)/periscope (night) by rotating the boresight knobs so
that the original 1,200-meter aiming point is now the 800-meter
aiming point. The exercise will be fired with NBC protective
equipment. Examiner issues a battlesight fire command. Crewman
aims at base of target, applies initial lead, and fires. Crewman
applies BOT if first round misses. If crewman is unable to apply BOT,
the examiner issues a subsequent fire command, and crewman
applies announced correction and fires second round. To obtain
maximum credit, both rounds must hit the target.

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ADJUSTMENT OF FIRE – MOVING TARGETS TTTºy
º -----
ºw

sº
UNIT TANK CREW TC

GUNNER LOADER DRIVER

NUMBER POSSIBLE RECORD

EXERCISE ROUNDS REOUIREMENT SCORE SCORE

1
BOT 2 Correct tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Telescope First round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Night—W/L Second round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
illumination Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Stabilized mode

2
BOT 2 Correct tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Telescope First round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Night—W/L Second round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
illumination Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Manual mode

3
RANGE CHANGE 2 Correct tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Telescope (day) Second round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Periscope (night) Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Passive
Stabilized mode

4
RANGE CHANGE 2 Correct tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Telescope (day) Second round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Periscope (night) Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Passive
Manual mode

5
BATTLESIGHT 2 Correct tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Telescope (day) First round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Periscope (night) Second round hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Passive Total possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Stabilized mode

10 rounds
total

Maximum Possible Score (day) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 OO TOTAL SCORE

Maximum Possible score (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO

Total Possible Score - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2OO

Scored by Date

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TABLE IV (SUBCALIBER)
S --~~~~~ *
Qsº
UNIT TANK CREW TC

GUNNER LOADER DRIVER

NUMBER POSSIBLE RECORD

EXERCISE ROUNDS REOUIREMENT SCORE

1
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in — seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PERISCOPE (night) Hit in — Seconds (night) . ... . .. ... .. . ... ....... ...... ... ... ... 1OO
BATTLESIGHT Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
500-700m Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Passive
Stabilized mode

2a
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PRECISION Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
900-1,100m Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Flare illumination Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Power mode

2b
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
MOVING TARGET Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
PRECISION Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
1,400-1,600m Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Flare illumination
Power mode

3
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
MOVING TARGET Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PRECISION Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1,100-1,400m Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
W/L illumination
Manual mode

4
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PERISCOPE (night) Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
MOVING TARGET Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
PRECISION Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
800-1,000m
Passive
Power mode

5
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in — seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PERISCOPE (night) Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
PRECISION Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
MOVING TARGET Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
1,200-1,400m
|R
Manual mode

6O
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6a
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PRECISION Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
900-1,100m Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Flare illumination Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Manual mode

6b
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
PRECISION Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
MOVING TARGET Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
1,200-1,400m Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Flare Illumination
Manual mode

7
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
RANGE CARD LAY Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
TO DIRECT FIRE Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
1,400-1,600m Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Flare illumination
Manual mode

Wotes. 1. Hit times are recorded during conduct of the table. Scoring is figured using the scales following Table VIII.
. After the subcaliber device is zeroed, the 800m range line of the telescope/periscope is referred to the strike of the
confirmation round, when firing battlesight engagements. All other engagements will be fired at 1,200m range line.
3. Engagement time starts when stationary pop-up targets are activated or when moving targets appear.
. If the first round is sensed as a target hit, a second round is not fired. No additional points awarded for a second round
hit if a first round hit was obtained.

. Ranges shown are actual combat ranges to targets. Target emplacement ranges depend on the scale range used (see
FM 17-12, chapter 20).
. Flare illumination is possible using hand fired white star clusters, parachute flares, or the Beale flare simulation
device (see FM 17-12-7). Units must experiment with placement of flares to ensure the gunner is not blinded and that
the flare illuminates only the desired target(s).
. Using searchlight illumination on this table requires a slotted cardboard mask to adjust beam width and placement
(see FM 17-12-7, p4).
. Exercise 7–Range Card Lay to Direct Fire. The crew has a maximum of 1 minute to load the weapon and apply range
card data prior to target illumination.
9. Exercises 2 and 6 are multiple target exercises. Both targets appear simultaneously.
. Exercise 4 will be fired with the crew wearing NBC protective equipment.

Maximum Possible Score (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 990 Record Score

Maximum Possible Score (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 990 Record Score

Total Possible Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,980 TOTAL SCORE

Scored by Date

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TABLE V (SUBCALIBER)
MOVING TANK– STATIONARY/MOVING TARGETS

UNIT TANK TC

GUNNER LOADER DRIVER

NUMBER POSSIBLE RECORD

EXERCISE ROUNDS REOUIREMENT SCORE SCORE

1a
TELESCOPE Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PRECISION Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
900-1,200m Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Flare illumination Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O

1b
TELESCOPE Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PRECISION Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
MOVING TARGET Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
1,100-1,300m Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Flare illumination

2
TELESCOPE Hit in — seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PRECISION Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
MOVING TARGET Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
1,400-1,600m Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Flare illumination

3
TELESCOPE Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PRECISION Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
800-1,000m Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
W/L illumination Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O

4
TELESCOPE Hit in — seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
PRECISION Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
MOVING TARGET Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
1,400-1,600m Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Flare illumination

5
TELESCOPE (day) Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PERISCOPE (night) Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
PRECISION Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
MOVING TARGET Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
700-900m
Passive

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6
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PERISCOPE (night) Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PRECISION Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
MOVING TARGET Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
8OO-1,OOOm
Passive

7
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
PRECISION Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
MOVING TARGET Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
1,200-1,500m Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Flare illumination

8
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in — Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
PERISCOPE (night) Hit in — Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
BATTLESIGHT Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
5OO-7OOm Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Passive
Stabilized mode

Wotes. 1. Notes 1-7 from Table IV apply.

Exercise 1 is a multiple target engagement. Both targets appear simultaneously.
3. Battlesight engagements will be fired on the move. A minimum of 100 meters travel distance at 3-5 mph is required
for a stabilized engagement.
4. Precision engagements should be fired from hull-down positions.
Use manual controls for exercises 4 and 7, power controls for all other exercises.
6. Exercise 5 will be fired with the crew wearing NBC protective equipment.

Maximum Possible Score (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 990 Record Score

Maximum Possible Score (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 990 Record Score

Total Possible Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,980 TOTAL SCORE

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TABLE VP (SUBCALIBER)
STATIONARY PLATOON.—STATIONARY/MOVING TARGETS

The exercises in this table can be run by a light armor platoon or the Sheridan section of an armored
cavalry platoon in either offensive or defensive situations or a combination thereof. The examples which
follow illustrate a standard armored cavalry platoon. For the offense, movement is simulated by
positioning and activating targets. For example, exercise 1 (see score card), might follow this scenario.
An armored cavalry platoon is advancing to contact (simulated). The overwatching elements are
suppressing likely Threat target areas with simulated machinegun or mortar fires. Mortar suppression
can be realistically simulated using the M32 pneumatic mortar trainer. Six of the nine targets of exercise
1 are activated and engaged by the overwatch elements. The moving elements (simulated) join the
engagement. The remaining three targets are then activated and engaged by either the elements in
overwatch or the elements simulating movement.
For the defense, the exercise is controlled by positioning the firing cavalry platoon elements, using
terrain and vegetation in the target area or placing targets so that all or only part of the platoon sees the
target array. Units deployed overseas should lay out the range to resemble the terrain in front of the
preselected battle positions in which they would be expected to fight. The following is an example of how
exercise 3 (see score card) might be fired. An armored cavalry platoon is occupying a defensive position
with elements mutually supporting one another. Its mission is to conduct an active defense. Three of the
nine targets in exercise 3 are activated. The first element that acquires the target fires. Other elements
join the engagement per platoon SOP or the platoon leader's command. The remaining six targets of the
exercises are then activated requiring the platoon leader to adjust fires. Using the M32 pneumatic
mortar trainer in the situations described above gives the platoon/section leader practice in calling for
and controlling supporting fires.
Typical limited visibility engagement scenarios are presented below. These scenarios can be
applied to any of the exercises.

SCENARIO 1: The platoon leader is given target data from a radar section or an OP. The platoon
leader designates a specific searchlight tank, and its crew applies range card data to tank auxiliary fire
controls and reports ready. The platoon leader directs a searchlight to illuminate and directs the
remainder of the platoon to engage targets. Time starts on effective illumination. Daylight time scales
apply.

SCENARIO 2: The platoon leader is eliminated from the exercise and the platoon sergeant takes
control of the platoon. The platoon sergeant gives a platoon fire command and each tank applies range
card data to tank auxiliary fire controls and reports ready. The platoon sergeant gives the command to
fire, searchlights illuminate, and firing tanks use range card lay to direct fire techniques.
SCENARIO 3: The loader of one tank observes the target. His tank commander is required to give a
spot report to the platoon leader. The remainder of the exercise follows as described in scenario 2.

SCENARIO 4. Both the platoon leader and the platoon sergeant are killed. All tanks are operational
with at least three-man crews. A TC is selected to take over either the platoon leader or platoon
sergeant's role and use a tank with dual radio capability. The exercise continues as in scenario 2. Time
starts with the new platoon leader's fire command. The crew from which the TC is selected must fight as
a three-man crew.

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STATIONARY TANK PLATOON.—STATIONARY/MOVING TARGETS
Part I. FIRING EXERCISES
PLATOON, COMPANY
Tº - -

sº

EXERCISE ROUNDS PER

EXERCISE REOUIREMENT SCORE RECORD

1
DEPTH PATTERN 18 Target hits × 10 points Subscore
Column of 9 Elapsed engagement time. Subscore
tanks Control of fires (subjective)
Battlesight EFF 20/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
500-700m Number of tanks in the exercise
Passive TOTAL

2
CROSS PATTERN 18 Target hits × 10 points Subscore
Mixed target array: Elapsed engagement time. Subscore
9 targets: Control of fires (subjective).
BMP's, tanks, EFF 20/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
helicopters Number of tanks in the exercise
Precision

D" 900-2,300m
illumination
TOTAL

3
FRONTAL PATTERN 18 Target hits × 10 points Subscore
(Moving) Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
Attack formation of Control of fires (subjective).
9 tanks EFF 20/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
Precision Number of tanks in the exercise
1,100-1,600m
Flare illumination TOTAL

4.
DEPTH PATTERN 18 Target hits × 10 points Subscore
Column of Elapsed engagement time. — Subscore
9 tanks Control of fires (subjective).
Precision EFF 20/NOT EFF O points Subscore
1,200-1,600m Number of tanks in the exercise
Flare illumination TOTAL

5
CROSS PATTERN 18 Target hits × 10 points Subscore
(Moving) Elapsed engagement time. — Subscore
Attack formation of Control of fires (subjective).
9 tanks EFF 20/NOT EFF O points Subscore
Precision Number of tanks in the exercise
1,OOO-1,500m
Flare illumination TOTAL

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6
FRONTAL PATTERN 18 Target hits × 10 points Subscore
Mixed target array. Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
9 targets: Control of fires (subjective).
BMP's, tanks, EFF 20/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
helicopters Number of tanks in the exercise
Precision
900-1, 1 OOm
Passive/IR TOTAL

7
FRONTAL PATTERN 18 Target hits × 10 points Subscore
Attack formation of Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
9 tanks Control of fires (subjective).
Precision EFF 20/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
900-1,600m Number of tanks in the exercise
Passive/IR TOTAL

8
DEPTH PATTERN 18 Target hits × 10 points Subscore
(Moving) Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
Column of Control of fires (subjective).
9 tanks EFF 20/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
Precision Number of tanks in the exercise
600-1,200m
Flare illumination TOTAL

9
CROSS PATTERN 18 Target hits × 10 points Subscore
Mixed target array: Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
9 targets: Control of fires (subjective).
BMP's, tanks, EFF 20/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
helicopters Number of tanks in the exercise
Precision
1,200-1,6OOm
W/L illumination TOTAL

Wotes. 1. At night one element may illuminate and the other element may fire. Alternate as required.

. Available equipment should permit five different sets of ten targets each to be emplaced in the target area. To
increase Threat odds against the firing platoon, any number of targets (up to 50) can be activated simultaneously,
. To simulate friendly losses, a tank commander can be instructed to elevate his main gun tube between exercises,
thus eliminating that tank from the exercise,
. Each tank will load subcaliber ammunition equivalent to its basic combat load (main gun rounds). No extra rounds
will be allocated or fired. Ammunition expenditure should not exceed the amount of ammunition normally
available in the ready rack; therefore, time should be taken to replenish the ready racks based on ammunition fired.
. Allocate 70 seconds during night engagements for the platoon leader to issue his “READY REPORT" fire
command and receive a “READY" from all tanks. If the platoon leader has not commanded “FIRE" within 70
seconds of receiving notification of a target, the examiner should start the timing of the engagement. Lack of
training or the lack of a sense of urgency is then penalized. A notation should be made if time was started by
examiner before all tanks were ready to fire (70 sec rule) and how much time elapsed before platoon initiated the
engagement.

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6. Ranging with the laser rangefinder has no effect on the fire control system. However, to ensure the TC's
proficiency in ranging, the laser rangefinder should be employed when targets are between 200 and 300 meters.
Since targets on the 1/60- and 1/35-scale ranges are within 200 meters the tank commander will announce the
simulated range to the gunner.
7. To provide flare illumination on scale ranges, hand fired parachute flares or the Beale flare simulation device
should be employed (see FM 17-12-7).
8. White light and IR illumination can be simulated by covering the searchlight with cardboard or some other suitable
material and cutting a one-half-inch hole in the left or right corner of the searchlight covering. The amount of light
emitted is dependent upon the size of the hole in the covering.
9. Engagement time starts when stationary pop-up targets are activated or when moving targets appear. Elements
continue to engage until all targets are destroyed or until the total time allotted for each exercise expires (see
hit/time scales following Table IX).
10. Regardless of the number of times a target is hit, the maximum score for each target is 10 points.
11. A number of exercises can be run simultaneously in order to increase the Threat odds against the firing platoon.
12. White light engagements will be scored on the day scale .
13. When the subcaliber device is used to simulate missile firing, the Beale Shillelagh Scaled Range Device is
recommended because of the built-in time delay feature (see FM 17-12-7).
14. Exercise 7 will be conducted with crew wearing NBC protective equipment.

Scored by Date

STATIONARY PLATOON (SUBCALIBER)

PART II. Total Score
a. Main Gun (810 points)
Total Number of Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Number of Targets Destroyed -
Total Possible Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 O Points Awarded

b. Control of Fires (180 points)

Total Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Each Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 or 20 (subjective)
Total Possible Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18O

c. Time Scales (900 points)

Total Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Each Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Total Possible Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900

POSSIBLE POINTS DAY NIGHT

Main Gun (subcaliber) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 O

Control of Fires .. .... .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 18O

Time Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90O

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1890

Maximum Score (Day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1890 -

Maximum Score (Night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1890
378O

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STATIONARY TANK–STATIONARY/MOVING TARGETS

Part I. MAIN GUN

Nº º
sº

UNIT TANK CREW TC

GUNNER LOADER DRIVER

NUMBER POSSIBLE RECORD

EXERCISE ROUNDS REOUIREMENT SCORE SCORE

1
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
RANGE CARD LAY Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
TO DIRECT FIRE TP-T Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Tank
1,000-1,4OOm
Flare illumination
(night only)

2 -

TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO

PERISCOPE (night) Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
Antitank TP-T Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Precision Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
800-1,000m
|R

3
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Tank Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Precision TP-T Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
1,OOO-1,400m Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Flare illumination

4
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PERISCOPE (night) Hit in seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Tank TP-T Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Battlesight Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
5OO-7OOm
Passive

5
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Moving APC Hit in seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Precision TP-T Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
1,200-1,600m Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
VV/L illumination

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6
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PERISCOPE (night) Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Moving Tank TP-T Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Battlesight Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
6OO–8OOm
Passive

7
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PERISCOPE (night) Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Moving Tank TP-T Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Precision Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
8OO-1,OOOm
IR

Wotes. 1. During conduct of the table, hit times are recorded. Scoring is accomplished using the hit/time scales following
Table VIII.

2. Exercise 1 (main gun) is fired at night only. At the conclusion of the daylight exercises, each firing tank will make
up a range card for at least three targets. Tanks will back out of the prepared and marked positions. Firing tanks
will have 5 minutes to move into the prepared position and fire the first round. Time starts at the end of the 5
minute preparation time; at that time the target should be effectively illuminated.
3. Exercises 1 thru 4 (main gun) and exercises 1, 2, 3, and 5 (machinegun) are stationary targets, all other exercises
are moving target engagements. When adequate facilities exist, stationary and moving target engagements
should be mixed. To ensure crew chooses proper engagement technique, exercises 2 thru 7 (main gun) and
exercises 1 thru 5 (machinegun) need not be fired in sequence.
4. If the first main gun round is sensed as a target hit, second round will not be fired. No additional points are
awarded for second round hit if a first round hit was obtained.

5. Exercise 5 (main gun) is fired simultaneously with exercise 5 (machinegun). Both targets appear simultaneously.
The main gun target is engaged first and scored as other main gun engagements. The caliber .50 target is scored
per machinegun scoring scale; however, time starts 10 seconds after the main gun engagement is initiated.
6. Exercise 6 will be fired with the crew wearing NBC protective equipment.

7. At night two or three exercises should be initiated using range card lay to direct fire technique.

Maximum Possible Score (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66O Record Score

Maximum Possible Score (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770 Record Score

Total Possible Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,430 Total Score

Scored by Date

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STATIONARY TANK–STATIONARY/MOVING TARGETS

Part II. MACHINEGUN

NUMBER POSSIBLE RECORD

EXERCISE ROUNDS REOUIREMENT SCORE SCORE

1
HELICOPTER 100 Target hit in seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
1,400-1,600m Cal .50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Flare illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6O

2
SUSPECTED
TARGET 1 OO Area hit in seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
SUPPRESSIVE Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
FIRE Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
4OO-8OOm Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Passive Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

3a
TROOPS 1 OO Area hit in seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
900-1,000m Cal .50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Passive Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6O

3b
TROOPS 100 Area hit in seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
6OO-8OOm Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Passive Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6O

4
MOVING TRUCK 50 Target hit in seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
6OO-8OOm Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
|R Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6O

5
TRUCK 50 Target hit in Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
900-1,200m Cal .50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
W/L illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6O

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1. During conduct of the table, hit times are recorded. Scoring is then accomplished using the scales following Table
VIII.

2. Exercise 3 is a multiple machinegun engagement with both targets appearing simultaneously.

3. Exercise 2 will be fired at a likely suppressive type target.
4. Machinegun engagments should be mixed with main gun engagements. This facilitates changing the target
sequence.

5. No credit is given for technique of fire or target effect unless some credit is given for engagement time.

Maximum Possible Score (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36O Record Score

Maximum Possible Score (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36O Record Score

Total Possible Score - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 72O Total Score

Part III. TOTAL SCORES

MAIN GUN

Maximum Possible Score (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66O Record Score

Maximum Possible Score (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770 Record Score

Total Possible Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,43O

MACHINEGUN

Maximum Possible Score (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36O Record Score

Maximum Possible Score (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36O Record Score

Total Possible Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72O

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,150 RECORD TOTAL

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TABLE VII A, B

TANK COMBAT COURSE (PRACTICE)

- -A

Part I. MAIN GUN sº

UNIT TANK CREW TC

GUNNER LOADER DRIVER

NUMBER POSSIBLE RECORD

EXERCISE ROUNDS REOUIREMENT SCORE SCORE

1
TELESCOPE 1 Hit in seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
MOVING TANK MISSILE Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Precision Total points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
2,000-3,000m
(Day only)

2a
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
MOVING TANK TP-T Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Precision Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
1,200-1,400m Total points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Flare illumination

2b
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
TANK FRONT SHOT TP-T Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
Precision Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
800–1,000m Total points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
Flare illumination

3
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PERISCOPE (night) TP-T Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
TANK FRONT SHOT Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Battlesight Total points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
6OO-80Om
Passive
Stabilized

4
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
FRONTAL TANK TP-T Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Precision Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
1,400-1,600m Total points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
W/L illumination

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5
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PERISCOPE (night) Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
ANTITANK TP-T Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
8OO-1,OOOm Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
IR

6
PERISCOPE 2 Hit in seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
TANK HEAT Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
RANGE CARD Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 O
LAY TO
DIRECT FIRE
6OO-1,OOOm
Passive
(Night only)

Wotes. 1. During conduct of the table, hit times are recorded. Scoring is then accomplished using the scales following Table
VIII.

2. Time for all exercises starts when the target appears or is designated, unless otherwise specified.
3. Exercise 2a and 2b is a multiple target engagement with both targets appearing simultaneously. At night, one
illumination mission should illuminate both targets.
4. Exercise 3 will be fired on the move.

Exercise 4 (main gun) and exercise 5 (machinegun) will be fired with the crew wearing NBC protective equipment.
6. Exercise 6 (main gun) is fired at night only. At the conclusion of the daylight exercises, each firing tank will make up a
range card for at least three targets. Tanks will back out of the prepared and marked positions. Firing tanks will have
5 minutes to move into the prepared position and fire the first round. Time starts at the end of the 5-minute
preparation time; at that time the target should be effectively illuminated.
7. Upon depletion of main gun ammunition stored in the turrets, crew must replenish turret stock with ammunition
stored in driver's compartment.

Maximum Possible Score (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66O Record Score

Maximum Possible Score (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66O Record Score

Total Possible Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,32O Total Score

Scored by Date

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TABLE VII A, B

TANK COMBAT COURSE (PRACTICE)

A *ITTºy
sººn ºr Part II. MACHINEGUN serººnsº

NUMBER POSSIBLE RECORD

EXERCISE ROUNDS REOUIREMENT SCORE SCORE

1
HELICOPTER 100 Target hit in seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
1,400-1,600m Cal .50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Flare illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

2
SUSPECTED TARGET 100 Area hit in seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
SUPPRESSIVE FIRE Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
4OO-8OOm Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Passive Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6O

3
TROOPS 100 Area hit in Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
900-1,200m Cal .50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Passive Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6O

4
MOVING TRUCK 50 Target hit in seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
6OO-8OOm Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
VV/L illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Stabilized Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6O

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5
TROOPS 100 Area hit in seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
6OO–8OOm Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Flare illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Crew duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6O

Wotes. 1. During conduct of the table, hit times are recorded. Scoring is then accomplished using the scales following Table
VIII. wº

2. Exercise 2 will be fired between main gun engagements at a likely suppressive type target.
Exercise 4 will be fired on the move.

4. Emphasis is on achieving a target hit in the shortest possible time. Bonus points are given for ammunition
conservation, and a second round is not fired if the first round hits.

5. To ensure variable target sequence, machinegun exercises should be interspersed with main gun engagements.
6. Exercise 5 (day) will be fired with the crew wearing NBC protective equipment.
Exercise 5 (main gun) is run at the same time as exercise 3 (machinegun). Both targets must be presented
simultaneously. The main gun target is engaged first and scored as other main gun engagements. The caliber .50
target will be scored per machinegun scoring scale; however, time starts 10 seconds after the main gun
engagement is initiated.

Maximum Possible Score (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OO Record Score

Maximum Possible Score (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OO Record Score

Total Possible Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6OO Total Score

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Part III. SCORING

TERRAIN SCORING

EXCELLENT GOOD SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY

1 OO 75 5O O

The tank crew examiner awards points on this scale based on subjective evaluation of these factors:
Did the crew. YES/NO REMARKS

Use concealed and covered routes?

Move rapidly between engagements?

Engage targets hull-down if possible?

Wote. When firing battlesight engagments on the move, the tank commander should not stop to fire on
a stationary target, but immediately engage the target(s) and rapidly move to a hull-down
position.

POSSIBLE SCORE RECORD SCORE

Day Night

Main gun 660 660

Machinegun 300 300

Ammunition Conservation 50 60

Use of Terrain 1 OO 1 OO

Maximum Possible Score 1,110 1,120

-

Maximum possible score (day) . . . . . . . . 1,110

Maximum possible score (night) . . . . . . 1,120
Total possible score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,230

TOTAL SCORE

Scored by Date

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TABLE VIII A, B
sº TANK COMBAT COURSE (OUALIFICATION)
Part I. MAIN GUN

UNIT TANK CREW TC

GUNNER — LOADER DRIVER

NUMBER POSSIBLE RECORD

EXERCISE ROUNDS REO.UIREMENT SCORE SCORE

1
TELESCOPE 1 Hit in seconds (day or night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
MOVING TANK Training Total possible points
Precision MISSILE
2,000-3,000m (day)
1,200-1,600m (night)
W/L illumination

2
PERISCOPE 2 Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
TANK HEAT Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
RANGE CARD
LAY TO
DIRECT FIRE
8OO-1,OOOm
IR
(Night only)

3
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
PERISCOPE (night) HEAT Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
TANK Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Battlesight
6OO-8OOm
Passive
Stabilized

4a
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
PERISCOPE (night) TP-T Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
MOVING TANK Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Precision
8OO-1,OOOm
IR

4b
TELESCOPE (day) 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
PERISCOPE (night) TP-T Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
MOVING TANK Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Battlesight
6OO-8OOm
IR

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5
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO
TANK HEAT Hit in Seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Precision Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
1,400-1,600m
Flare illumination

6
TELESCOPE 2 Hit in Seconds (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
TANK TURRET HEAT Hit in seconds (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
Battlesight Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OO
6OO-8OOm
Stabilized
W/L illumination

Notes. 1. During conduct of the table, hit times are recorded. Scoring is then accomplished using the scales following this
table.

. Exercise 2 (main gun) is fired at night only. At the conclusion of the daylight exercises, each firing tank will make
up a range card for at least three targets. Tanks will back out of the prepared and marked positions. Firing tanks
will have 5 minutes to move into the prepared position and be prepared to fire the first round. Time starts at the
end of the 5-minute preparation time; at that time the target should be effectively illuminated for the crew to
engage the target.
. To ensure variable target sequence, machinegun exercises should be interspersed with main gun engagements.
4. Time for all exercises starts when the target appears or is designated, unless otherwise specified.
Emphasis is on achieving a target hit in the shortest possible time. Bonus points are given for ammunition
conservation, and second round is not fired if the first round hits.

. One missile engagement may be fired (exercise 1), either day or night.
Exercise 6 will be fired with the crew wearing NBC protective equipment.
. Exercise 4 is a multiple engagement with both targets appearing simultaneously. Whenever feasible, the targets
should be at different ranges. To ensure variable target sequence, machinegun exercises should be interspersed
with main gun engagements.
9. Exercise 3 will be fired on the move

Exercise 5 (main gun) is run at the same time as exercise 3 (machinegun). Both targets must be presented
simultaneously. The main gun target is engaged first and scored as other main gun engagements. A caliber .50
target will also be presented and is engaged per machinegun scoring table; however, time starts 10 seconds after
the main gun engagement is initiated.
11. For this qualification course, two HEAT-T-MP rounds have been allocated for zero confirmation (1 round for day,
telescope; 1 round night, periscope).
12. Upon depletion of main gun ammunition stored within the turret, the crew must replenish turret ammunition with
ammunition stored in driver's compartment. This may not be necessary, depending upon total first round hits.
13. Crew duties are not scored.

Maximum Possible Score (day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6OO Record Score

Maximum Possible Score (night) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6OO Record Score

Total Possible Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 Total Score

Scored by Date

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TABLE VIII A, B

TANK COMBAT COURSE (OUALIFICATION)

Part II. MACHINEGUN

NUMBER POSSIBLE RECORD

EXERCISE ROUNDS REOUIREMENT SCORE SCORE

1
HELICOPTER 1OO Target hit in Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
1,400-1,600m Cal .50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O
Flare illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5O

2
SUSPECTED TARGET 1 OO Area hit in seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SUPPRESSIVE FIRE Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
4OO–8OOm Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Passive Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5O

3
TROOPS 1 OO Area hit in Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
900–1,200m Cal .50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Flare illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5O

4.
MOVING TRUCK 5O Target hit in seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
6OO–8OOm Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
VV/L illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5O

5
TROOPS 1 OO Area hit in Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
6OO–8OOm Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Flare illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O
Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Wotes. 1. During conduct of the table, hit times are recorded. Scoring is then accomplished using the scales which follow.
Exercise 2 will be fired between main gun engagements at a likely suppressive type target.

: Exercises 2, 4, and 5 will be fired on the move.

Exercise 5 will be fired with the crew wearing NBC protective equipment.

Maximum Possible Score (day) Record Score

Maximum Possible Score (night) Record Score

Total Possible Score Total Score

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TABLE VIII A, B–TANK COMBAT COURSE (

Part III SCORING TABLES

1. MAIN GUN/LAUNCHER TARGET HIT/TIME SCALE

MISSILE ENGAGEMENT

POINTS 1 OO 7O 40 O
94 88 82 76 64 58 52 46 3O 20 1O
26 27 28 29 32 34 36 38 45 50 55
TIME 25 3O 4O 60 (Da
30 35 45 65

MAIN GUN–PRECISION

POINTS 1 OO 7O 4O O
94 88 82 76 64 58 52 46 32 24 16 8
TIME 11 12 13 1.4 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24
1O 15 2O 25 (Day)
15 2O 25 30 (Night)

MAIN GUN–BATTLESIGHT

POINTS 1 OO 7O 4O O
94 88 82 76 64 58 52 46 32 24 16 8
TIME 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 1.4 16 17 18 19
5 1O 15
10 15 20

2. MACHINEGUN TARGET HIT/TIME SCALE (AREA, POINT, AND SUPPRESSIVE FIRE)

MACHINEGUN–CAL .50/COAX

POINTS 2O 15 O
19 18 17. 16 12 9 6 3
TIME 6 7 8 9 11-12 13 - 14
5 10 15 (Day & Night)

3. AMMUNITION CONSERVATION (MAIN GUN - DAY & NIGHT)

POINTS 6O 50 40 30 20 10
ROUNDS RETURNED 6 5 4 3 2 1 (
8O
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4. TERRAIN SCORING

EXCELLENT GOOD SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY

1 OO 75 5O O

The tank crew examiner awards points on this scale based on subjective evaluation of these factors:

DID THE CREW YES NO REMARKS

a. Use concealed and covered routes?

b. Move rapidly between engagements?

c. Engage targets hull-down if possible?

Wote. When firing battlesight engagements on the move, the tank commander should not stop to fire
at stationary targets, but immediately engage the target(s) and rapidly move to a hull-down
position.

POSSIBLE SCORE RECORD SCORE

) Day Night

Main gun 600 600

Machinegun 250 250

Ammunition Conservation 50 60

Use of Terrain 1 OO 1 OO

Maximum Possible Score 1,OOO 1,010

TOTAL SCORING

Maximum possible score (day) . . . . . . . . 1,000

Maximum possible score (night) . . . . . . 1,O1 O

Total possible score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,010

Scored by Date

Oualification (check one):

D Distinguished Tank Crew (Expert Badge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (90% of possible points)

D Superior Tank Crew (Sharpshooter Badge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (80% of possible points)
D D Oualified Tank Crew (Marksman Badge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (70% of possible points)

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TABLE IX A, B
PLATOON BATTLE RUN

OFFENSE/DEFENSE

Type engagements shown on the score sheet are based on an expenditure of

1 training missile, 8 TP-T, 250 rounds of 7.62-mm, and 200 caliber .50 rounds
per M551. If more or less rounds are available, number of targets may be
adjusted accordingly.
This table is designed for three, five, or six M551's based on the type series
MTOE applicable to the theater of operation, i.e., three per platoon in Korea;
three or five per platoon in CONUS, six in European 3 × 5 platoon. The number
of targets shown in the exercises must be matched to the element conducting
the table. For example, in exercise 1 (offense), a 3 × 5 platoon would have four
rounds to fire on two moving tank targets; a CONUS platoon would have two
rounds to fire against one moving tank target. (For force ratios, see FM 17-12,
para 20-5.) Platoons will fire both offensive and defensive exercises to complete
the battle run. The offense may be conducted during the day, and the defense at
night.

Commanders must prepare the tactical scenario based on their terrain, the
way the exercises are sequenced, and local safety requirements. The tanks are
not always outnumbered because the offensive force should have numerical
superiority. Commanders should designate at least one battlesight exercise as a
stabilized engagement. Commanders should designate one of the suppressive
fire engagements during the offense as an NBC environment and require all
crews to wear NBC protective equipment.
Points for target hits are awarded regardless of which tank(s) destroyed the
target. Total point values are based on the number of M551's, number of
targets, and number of exercises. For example, in a 3 × 5 platoon, only 3 of the 6
tanks may be able to identify and engage a battlesight target, and the force ratio
is based on 3 tanks not 6. If modification of number of engagements or number
of targets is necessary, then a corresponding change to total points is required.
Ammunition conservation is based on maximum credit for using only one
conventional round to destroy each main gun target. Platoons are given 10
points for each round turned in after conducting offensive and defensive
exercises.

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TABLE IX A, B
ſº-º
PLATOON BATTLE RUN sº
PLATOON, COMPANY
Part I. OFFENSE

NO M551's NO M551's
PER PLT/SEC EXERCISE PER PLT/SEC REOUIREMENT SCORE

5 5 3 º 5 3

NO TARGETs NO ROUNDS
PER EXERCISE EACH ExFRCISE

T T T
1
2 1 1 MOVING TANK(s) 4. 2 2 Target hits x 100 points Subscore
Precision TP-T TP-T TP-T Elapsed engagement time: Subscore

1,000–1,600m Control of fires (subjective):

Flare illumination EFF 50/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
Number of tanks in the exercise

Number of targets
TOTAL

2
2 2 1 ANTITANK 4. 4. 2 Target hits x 100 points Subscore
Battlesight TP-T TP-T TP-T Elapsed engagement time: Subscore

600–800m Control of fires (subjective):

Flare illumination EFF 50/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore

Number of tanks in the exercise

Number of targets
TOTAL

3
º 2 1 TANK(s) 6 4. 2 Target hits × 100 points Subscore
Frontal and Flank TP-T TP-ºr TP-T Elapsed engagement time: Subscore

Precision Control of fires (subjective):

1,200–1,600m EFF 50/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore

Number of tanks in the exercise

Number of targets
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4.
SUSPECTED TARGETS 600 600 6OO Target 1 area hit in seconds 20 points
RIFLE SOUADS Coax coax Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
6OO–8OOm Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Passive Target 2 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 3 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 4 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 5 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 6 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
- Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Total possible (coax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OO
TOTAL

TRUCKS Sºº 600 600 Target 1 area hit in seconds 20 points

Suppressive fire Caº Sº Cai .50 Cal .50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
700-1,400m Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Flare illumination Target 2 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 3 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 4 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 5 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 6 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Total possible (cal .50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OO
TOTAL

5
TANKS 4 4. Target hits × 100 points Subscore
Frontal shot tº TP. T. TP-T Elapsed engagement time: Subscore

Battlesight Control of fires (subjective):

500–700m EFF 50/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
Passive Number of tanks in the exercise
Number of targets
TOTAL
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TABLE IX A, B
PLATOON BATTLE RUN -
-º/

sº
Part II. DEFENSE

N0 M551's NO M551's
REO.UIREMENT SCORE
PER PLT/SEC EXERCISE PER PLT/SEC

5 5. 3 6 5 3

N0 TARGETS NO ROUNDS
PER EXERCISE EACH EXERCISE

1 T.
MOVING TANKS 6 6 2 Target hits × 100 points Subscore
Precision re-ºr TP-T TP-T Elapsed engagement time: Subscore

1,000–2,000m 6 5 3 Control of fires (subjective):

Flare illumination MISSILES MISSILES MłSSILES EFF 50/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
Number of tanks in the exercise
Number of targets
TOTAL

2
MULTIPLE TARGET 18 14 8 Target hits x 100 points Subscore
ARRAY TP-T TP-T TP-T Elapsed engagement time: Subscore

RANGE CARD LAY Control of fires (subjective):

TO DIRECT FIRE EFF 5O/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore

6 3 2 TANKS Number of tanks in the exercise

3. - Number of targets
. 4 2 BMP's Target 1 hit in seconds 20 points
3. 3. 3 HELICOPTERS 300 300 3OO Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
1,200-1,500m Cal .50 Cai .50 Cal .50 Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 2 hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 3 hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Total possible (cal .50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15O
TOTAL

/Votes.
1. Exercise 1 (Defense) is designed for both missile and conventional employment.

Exercise 2 (Defense) should be range card ſay to direct fire for a portion of the platoon.

Exercise 4 (Defense) is designed for day only. When the defense is fired at night, this exercise may be fired in
the offense.
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9 RIFLE SOUADS 900 900 900 Target 1 area hit in seconds 20 points —
600–800m Coax Coax Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Flare illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 2 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points — |
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points |
Target 3 area hit in seconds 20 points -

Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points -

Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points

Target 4 area hit in seconds 20 points —
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points — |0|N
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points —
Target 5 area hit in seconds 20 points — 1Mt
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 6 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 7 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 8 area hit in seconds 20 points — 30||
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
S. Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 9 area hit in seconds 20 points — |M|.
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points —
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Total possible (coax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
TOTAL

3
3. 3 2 FRONTAL TANKS 6 4. Target hits × 100 points Subscore
Precision TP-T TP-T Elapsed engagement time. Subscore
Battlesight Control of fires (subjective): 20||
700–1,000m EFF 50/NOT EFF — 0 points Subscore
Flare illumination Number of tanks in the exercise |M.
Number of targets
TOTAL —

3. 3. 3 RIFLE SOUADS 300 300 3OO Target 1 area hit in seconds 20 points
700–1,000m cal .50 Cal .50 Cal .50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Passive Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points — l
Target 2 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points —
Target 3 area hit in seconds 20 points — :0||
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Total possible (cal .50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
TOTAL

4.
SELF SCREEN 43 40 24 Effective screen between Subscore §
(Day only) Mºzzº M226 M226 Threat force and withdrawal -

Grenades Grenades Grenades route (subjective) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 points

TOTAL — º
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TABLE IX—PLATOON OFFENSE/DEFENSE

PART III. PLATOON ADJUSTED ENGAGEMENT TIME SCALES

1. MAIN GUN

MAIN GUN–BATTLESIGHT

POINTS 200 140 8O O

188 176 164 154 128 11 6 1 O4 92 64 48 32 16
TIME 6 7 8 9 12 14 16 18 22 24 26 28
1O 2O 3O (DAY)
15 25 35 (NIGHT)

MAIN GUN–PRECISION

POINTS 2OO 14O 8O O

188 176 164 154 128 11 6 104 92 64 48 32 16
TIME 11 12 13 1.4 17 19 21 23 27 29 31 33
15 25 35 (DAY)
20 30 40 (NIGHT)

MISSILE

POINTS 200 140 8O O

188 176 164 154 128 11 6 104 92 64 48 32 16
TIME 26 27 28 29 32 34 36 38 42 44 46 48
25 3O 4O 50 (DAY)
30 35 45 55 (NIGHT)

2. MACHINEGUN TARGET HIT/TIME SCALE (AREA, POINT, AND SUPPRESSIVE FIRE)

POINTS 2O 15 1O
19 18 17 16 14 13 12 11
6-7 8.9 *** -º 11 12 13.14
10 20 (DAY. &
NIGHT)

3. AMMUNITION CONSERVATION

O Ten points awarded for each round returned (Main Gun) after completion of offense and defense
phases.

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TABLE IX A, B–PLATOON BATTLE RUN (OFFENSE/DEFENSE)

Part IV. TOTAL SCORE

a. Main Gun.

Total number of targets Number of targets

Total possible points Points avvarded

b. Machinegun.
Total number of targets Number of targets destroyed
Total possible points Points avarded

c. Ammunition Conservation.
Number of rounds x10 points

d. Use of Terrain. (1 OO points).

EXCELLENT GOOD SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY

1 OO 75 5O O

Examiners award points on this scale based on a subjective evaluation of these factors:
DID THE PLATOON: YES/NO

Use concealed and covered routes?

Move rapidly between engagements?

Engage targets hull-down if possible?
Use proper techniques of movement?
Choose the route best supporting the maneuver?
e. Control of Fires (subjective)
Total Exercises:
Each Exercise: – 0 or 50
Total Points:

MAXIMUM SCORE (OFFENSE)

MAXIMUM SCORE (DEFENSE)

TOTAL SCORE

Possible PointS/Run OFFENSE

Main Gun

Machinegun
Ammunition Conservation

Grenade Launcher 1 OO

Use of Terrain

Time Scales

Control of Fires

Total/Run

Scored by Date

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TABLE IX C
PLATOON BATTLE RUN (SUBCALIBER)
Type engagements shown on score sheet are based on each M551's basic
load of main gun ammunition, i.e., 9 missiles and 20 conventional rounds. For
machinegun engagements each tank is authorized 250 rounds each cal .50 and
7.62-mm ammunition. This includes 50 rounds for each weapon for a function
check prior to firing Table IXC.
Commander should design a tactical scenario to require the platoon to
displace to different battle positions during conduct of the defensive exercise.
:| Some exercises should be fired with crews wearing NBC protective equipment.
Exercises may be divided into section engagements as the tactical scenario
dictates. At least one platoon exercise should be retained, requiring the platoon
to engage targets in the likely engagement area.
Since tank-to-target ranges shown are beyond maximum effective range of
the subcaliber device, use of scaled targets (at corresponding scale ranges) is
required. The subcaliber device and telescope should be boresighted and zeroed
at the appropriate scaled 1,200 meter range. (See FM 17-12-7, Tank Gunnery
Devices.) The Beale Shillelagh Scaled Range Simulation Device is recommended
for simulating missile fire because of the built-in time delay feature.
Points for target hits are awarded regardless of which tank(s) destroyed the
target. Total point values are based on the number of M551's, number of targets,
and number of exercises. If modification of number of engagements or number of
targets is necessary, then a corresponding change to total points is required. To
score this table, use scoring procedures outlined for Table IX (live fire) and FM
17-12, chap 20, para 20-5.

For simulated missile engagements one subcaliber round is allocated per

target; two rounds per target for conventional engagements. Ammunition
conservation is based on maximum credit for using only one subcaliber round to
destroy each main gun target. Platoons are given 10 points for each round turned
in after conducting offensive and defensive exercises.

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TABLE IX C
PLATOON BATTLE RUN
º
Part I. SUBCALIBER EXERCISEs (of FENSE)

NO M551's NO M551's
PER PLT/SEC ExERCISE PER PLT/SEC REOUIREMENT POSSIBLE SCORE

T-T

|| | a 5 3

NO TARGETS NO ROUNDS
PER EXERCISE PER ExeRCISE

1
º 3. 1 FRONTAL TANK (s)
Precisi 2 Target hits × 100 points Subscore
recision Elapsed engagement time: Subscor
1,000-1,600m p gagement time u0SCOre

Control of fires (subjective):

º 3. 3 MOVING TANK(s) º 3* 3* EFF 50/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
1,600–2,600m Number of tanks in the exercise
Flare illumination Number of targets
-
TOTAL

-
2 Target 1 area hit in seconds 20 points
2 2. 1 SUSPECTED TARGET(s) 200 200 100 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
ANTITANK Cºax Coax. Coax Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Suppressive fire Target 2 area hit in seconds 20 points
600–800m Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Flare illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
TOTAL

3 Target hits × 100 points Subscore

2 | TANKS º 8 4. Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
Frontal & Flank Control of fires (subjective):
Precision EFF 5O/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
1,200-1,600m Number of tanks in the exercise

Flare illumination Number of targets

*Simulated missile.
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4
TANKS 8 8 4. Target hits × 100 points Subscore
Frontal shot Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
Battlesight Control of fires (subjective):
5OO–7OOm EFF 5O/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore -

Passive Number of tanks in the exercise

Number of targets
TOTAL

5
MULTIPLE TARGET Target hits × 100 points Subscore
ARRAY Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
MOVING TANKS 3. 6 4. Control of fires (subjective):
Battlesight EFF 5O/NOT EFF O points Subscore
500-700m Number of tanks in the exercise
Number of targets
TRUCKS 200 100 1 OO Target 1 hit in seconds 20 points
7OO–8OOm Coax Coax Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 points
Target 2 hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 points
Target 3 hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 20 points
- Target 4 hit in seconds 20 points
| Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 20 points
HELICOPTERS 300 200 1 OO Target 1 hit in seconds 20 points
1,000–1,200m Cal 50 Cal 50 Cal 50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 points
Passive - Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 points
Target 2 hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 points
Target 3 hit in seconds 20 points

Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points

Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
TOTAL
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6 Target hits × 100 points Subscore

FRONTAL TANKS 3. 6 4. Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
Precision Control of fires (subjective):
6OO–8OOm EFF 50/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
Passive Number of tanks in the exercise
Number of targets
TOTAL

Target hits × 100 points Subscore

7 Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
MULTIPLE TARGET Control of fires (subjective):
ARRAY EFF 5O/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
TANKS 3. 3. 4. Number of tanks in the exercise
Precision Number of targets
1,000-1,400m

ANTITANK

SOUADS OF TROOPS 200 100 100 Target 1 area hit in seconds 20 points
700–1,200m Coax Coax Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Flare illumination 200 100 1 OO Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
cal .50 Cal .50 Cal .50 Target 2 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 3 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 4 area hit in seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points

Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points

TOTAL
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TABLE IX C
PLATOON BATTLE RUN
Part II. SUBCALIBER EXERCISES (DEFENSE)

NO M551's NO M551's
PER PLT/SEC EXERCISE PER PLT/SEC REOUIREMENT POSSIBLE SCORE

º 5 3 º 5 3

NO TARGETS NO ROUNDS
PER EXERCISE PER ExERCISE

1 Target hits × 100 points Subscore

15 13 8 MOVING TANKS 15- 13” 8* Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
Precision Control of fires (subjective):
2,800-3,000m EFF 50/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
Flare illumination Number of tanks in the exercise
Number of targets
TOTAL

2
10 8 4. TANKS IN ATTACK 20 16 8 Target hits × 100 points Subscore
- FORMATION Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
Precision Control of fires (subjective):
900-1,600m EFF 5O/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
Flare illumination Number of tanks in the exercise
Number of targets
TOTAL

3
1 ANTITANK 100 100 1 OO Target area hit in seconds 20 points
Suppressive fire ºax Coax Coax Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
400–900m Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Flare illumination Total possible points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
TOTAL

4.
6 COLUMN OF TANKS 18 18 12 Target hits × 100 points Subscore
Precision Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
800–1,200m Control of fires (subjective):
Passive EFF 5O/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
Number of tanks in the exercise
Number of targets
TOTAL

*Simulated missile.
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5
MULTIPLE TARGET 22 20 12 Target hits × 100 points Subscore
ARRAY Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
º 6 MOVING TANKS Control of fires (subjective):
5 4. MOVING BMP's EFF 50/NOT EFF - 0 points Subscore
Precision Number of tanks in the exercise
1,200-1,400m Number of targets

º 2 HELICOPTER(s) 200 200 1 OO Target 1 hit — seconds 20 points

1,100-1,500m Caº .50 cai .50 Cal 50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
W/L and flare - Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
illumination Target 2 hit seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
TOTAL

6
º to TANKS IN ATTACK 25 20 12 Target hits × 100 points Subscore
FORMATION Elapsed engagement time: Subscore
Battlesight/ Control of fires (subjective):
Precision EFF 5O/NOT EFF O points Subscore
600–1,000m . Number of tanks in the exercise
Passive Number of targets
TOTAL

7
3. 3. HELICOPTERS 300 300 200 Target 1 hit seconds 20 points
1,400-1,600m cal 50 Cal .50 Cal .50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Flare illumination Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 2 hit seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 3 hit seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
- - - - - 20 points
- - - - - -

Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL
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20 16 12 Target hits x 100 points Subscore
MULTIPLE TARGET
Subscore
ARRAY Elapsed engagement time:
TANKS Control of fires (subjective):
EFF 5O/NOT EFF 0 points Subscore
BMP’s
Number of tanks in the exercise
Battlesight/
Precision Number of targets
TOTAL
500-1,000m

200 200 1 OO Target 1 hit seconds 20 points

HELICOPTER(s)
Că iso Cai .50 Cal .50 Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
500-700m
RIFLE SOUADS 500 500 200 Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Coax Coax Coax Target 2 hit seconds 20 points
600-800m
Passive Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 1 hit seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 2 hit seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 3 hit seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 4 hit seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
Target 5 hit seconds 20 points
Technique of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
Target effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
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TABLE IX (SUBCALIBER)
PLATOON BATTLE RUN OFFENSE/DEFENSE

Part III. SCORING

a. Main Gun.

Total number of targets Number of targets

Total possible points Points awarded

b. Machinegun.
Total number of targets Number of targets destroyed
Total possible points Points awarded

c. Ammunition Conservation.
Number of rounds x10 points

d. Use of Terrain. (1 OO points).

EXCELLENT GOOD SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY

1OO 75 5O O

Examiners award points on this scale based on a subjective evaluation of these factors:
DID THE PLATOON: YES/NO REMARKS

Use concealed and covered routes?

Move rapidly between engagements?

Engage targets hull-down if possible?
Use proper techniques of movement?
Choose the route best supporting the maneuver?
e. Control of Fires (subjective)
Total Exercises:
Each Exercise. — 0 or 50
Total Points:

MAXIMUM SCORE (OFFENSE)

MAXIMUM SCORE (DEFENSE)

TOTAL SCORE
Possible Points/Run OFFENSE DEFENSE

Main Gun

Machinegun
Ammunition Conservation —

Grenade Launcher 1OO

Use of Terrain

Time Scales

Control of Fires

Total/Run

Scored by Date

97
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98
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FM 17-1 2-5
AMMUNITION REO.U. REMENT

The M551/M551A1 ammunition requirements per tank/platoon year

for conducting gunnery are outlined here.
4.2-inch
SUBCALIBER HEAT- CTG- MORTAR
TABLES 7.62-MM CAL .50 | DEVICE AMMO MISSILE T-MP TP-T CANISTER GRENADESI ILLUMINATION

| A 288 (/)
B 276 (I)
|| A 180 (!)
B 180 (I)
||| A 120 (!)
B 120 (!)
TOTAL |-||| 1,164

|V A 92 (a) (m)
B 76 (c) (m)
V A 92 (a) (m)
B 76 (c) (m)
ZERO TABLE 50 (e) || 50 (e) 6 (a) (c.
VI A 250 3OO 12
B 250 3OO 14 12 (f)
C 250 3OO 17 (a)
V|| A 250 2OO 1 6 4. -

B 250 2OO 3 4. 1400

C 500 400 29 (a) (c) 14"/ſo
VIII A 265 (d) 215 (e) 1 7 (c) 5 (b) 14t ()
B 250 2OO 9 (c) 4 14 (f) (g) (1)
VP A 748 (a) (h) (m)
B 668 (c) (h) (m)
TOTAL IV-VIII 2,315 2,165 1,798 2 3O 49 54

|X OFFENSE (6 TANK PLATOONS)

A or B 6OO 6OO 8 24 (i)

C 450 (e) 550 (e) 79 (a)

|X DEFENSE (6 TANK PLATOONS)

A or B 900 6OO 6 3O 48 (k) 12 (g) ()

C 6OO 7OO 148(a)

IX OFFENSE (5 TANK PLATOONS)

A or B 6OO 6OO 14 24 (i)

C 450 (e) 350 (e) 70 (a)

|X DEFENSE (5 TANK PLATOONS)

A or B 900 6OO 5 26 40 ſk) 12 (g) ()

C 6OO 7OO 125 (a)

IX OFFENSE (3 TANK PLATOONS)

A or B 6OO 6OO 1O 24 (i)

C 350 (e) || 250 (e) 40

|X DEFENSE (3 TANK PLATOONS)

A or B 900 6OO 3 14 24 ſk) 12 (g) ()

C 3OO 4OO 67 (a)

a. Includes 5 zero rounds.

b. Includes 1 warm-up round.

Wotes. c. Includes 1 zero confirmation round (periscope/telescope).
d. Includes 15 rounds for zero confirmation.

Sufficient subcaliber ammunition is allocated to conduct offensive and defensive

e. 50 rounds authorized for zeroing and for function check.
battleruns, Table IX (day) only. Main gun ammunition is allocated to fire XA or B
(offense) or XA or B (defense). A combination of offense and defense is required. f. Each exercise requiring shell illumination will consist of 4-round mission.

Ammunition for Tables I-VIII, except Table VP, is allocated per tank; ammunition for
Tables VP and X is allocated per platoon (5 tanks). Unit SOP dictates ammunition
distribution within the platoon.
Subcaliber device ammunition is listed by quantity, not type. Type of ammunition
will depend on the subcaliber device used.
The ammunition breakdown for Table IX is listed according to platoon configura
tions of six, five, or three tanks. Since ammunition is identical for A (day) and B
g. One machinegun exercise is combined with a main gun exercise. Same
illumination should serve both targets.
h. VP/IX ammunition requirements are shown per platoon.
i. Multiple target arrays will require 6-round illumination missions. Totals do
not include Table IXC (subcaliber). Only enough rounds are allocated for one
Table IXA, B. Available ammunition would support a Table XA offense anj
Table IXB defense.

(night) tables, only one set of figures is listed.

j. Not included in totals.

k. Only the M226 grenades will be used due to safety restrictions.

|. Based on firing this table three times per year (all crewmen).

m. Based on firing this table four times per year (gunners only).
$3
n. Used only by those units that do not fire Table VIIA, B.
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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES

FIELD MANUALS (FM)

FM 17-12 Tank Gunnery
FM 21-6 How to Prepare and Conduct Military Training
FM 71-1 Tank and Mech Infantry Company Team
TECHNICAL MANUALS (TM)
TM 9-2350-230-10/1 Operator's Manual, M551 ARAAV (driver)
TM 9-2350-230-10/2-1 Operator's Manual, M551 ARAAV (turret operation)
TM 9-2350-230-10/2-2 Operator's Manual M551 ARAAV (turret maintenance)
TM 9-2350-230-12 Organizational Maintenance Manual, M551 ARAAV
TRAINING CIRCULARS (TC)
TC 17-12-1 Tips for Tankers—Defeating Soviet Armor
TC 17-12-6 Field Mini-Tank Range Complex
TC 17-15-3 Tank Platoon—Organization for Combat
and Techniques of Movement

ARMY TRAINING AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS (ARTEP)

ARTEP 17-35 Tank Battalion and Combined Arms Task Force
ARTEP 17-55 Armored Cavalry Squadron
5. FIRING TABLES (FT)
FT 152-A-1 Cannon, 152-mm Gun, M81
 17 JUNE 1977

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

BERNARD W. ROGERS
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

Official:

PAUL T. SMITH
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant Genera/

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