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12.
Commanders are cautioned however, not to overcontrol their gunners as direct fire is
usually best corrected by the gunner.
MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGES
13.
As the ballistic graticule is graduated to only 2200 m, this is the maximum range of
engagement possible with HESH. However, in order to allow for possible range estimation errors
and the fact that aim off marks go up to only 1500 m, the maximum engagement ranges are
limited to:
a.
2000 m - for static targets;
b.
1500 m - for moving targets (aim off required); and
c.
2000 m - for moving targets (aim off not required).
LOADING DUTIES
14.
When the commander gives the order "HESH", he will load a round of HESH. He reloads
with HESH after observing the fall of shot and continues to load until he orders "TARGET",
"STOP".
15.
16.
The loading drill is:
a.
load the main armament;
b.
make the loader's safety switch; and
c.
report "LOADED".
Base clips will remain in place until the round is loaded.
STATIC TARGET TECHNIQUE
SITUATION
17.
The commander wishes to engage a stationary target with HESH for which the range is
2000 m or less.
TECHNIQUE
18.
The commander gives a fire order designating weapon/ammunition, range and target
description then aligns the gun and reports "ON".
19.
The gunner repeats the range, selects "MAIN", identifies the target and reports "ON".