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 1-15 DRILL PROCEDURES — CONTINUED 1-15.4 Mounting a. At the preparatory command, “PREPARE TO MOUNT,” all howitzer section members move at double time to their dismounted posts. At the command of execution, all personnel assume their mounted posts. The chief of section, driver, gunner, assistant gunner, and cannoneers no. 1 and no. 2 mount the howitzer. Likewise, at the command of execution, the driver of the ammunition vehicle, cannoneer no. 3, and team chief mount the ammunition vehicle. If any howitzer section member is not to mount, his designation is announced with the caution, “Stand fast,” given between the preparatory command and the command of execution. For example, “PREPARE TO MOUNT, DRIVER STAND FAST, MOUNT.” b. If the single command, “MOUNT” is used, the section will respond in the same manner as prescribed for the commands “PREPARE TO MOUNT, MOUNT.” 1-43