Master the art of directing machine gun fire with precision.
This practical manual teaches exterior ballistics and the Mil system, guiding you from fundamentals to field-ready calculations for indirect and direct fire.
The book presents a clear approach to using ballistic rules in the heat of battle. It emphasizes real-world adaptability and provides methods you can apply on the ground, not just in theory. A companion section focuses on the Milometer slide rule and how it simplifies tough math in the field.
- How to determine range, elevation, and sight settings for accurate fire
- Techniques for indirect firing, map-based targeting, and reading vertical angles
- Practical rules for overhead and night firing, with safety considerations
- How to use the Milometer and related tools to compute firing data
Ideal for readers of military history and practitioners seeking hands-on guidance in machine gun fire control.