TM-9-2350-311-10

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1994

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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.

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