TM-9-2350-311-10 M109 Operator's Manual for M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 and M109A5 Download
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TM 9-2350-311-10 2-12 PREPARATION FOR FIRING — CONTINUED 2-12.5 Loading the 155MM Cannon — Continued c. Hand Ramming 1 Cannoneers no. 2 and 3 assemble four rammer staff cleaning sections (24) with artillery loading rammer (25) on the end. 2 The assistant gunner elevates cannon tube to approximately 265 mils or convenient elevation to permit hand ramming through hull rear door. 3 Cannoneer no, 1 places tray (13) in position. 4 Cannoneer no. 1 places projectile (26) on tray (13) and pushes the projectile forward by hand until the rotating band (1) is just forward of tray. 2-213