US Naval Training Center - Anchor Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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ORDNANCE AND GUNNERY O BE AN EFFECTIVE fighting unit, a warship must bc capable of inflicting maximum damage upon the enemyg to survive. it must be able to defend itself against hostile attack. ln Ordnance Training, the recruit learns some ofthe duties performed on board ship by The Man Behind the Gun. Ordnance and Gunnery training begins with instruction in the use of small arms. Under the guidance of experienced range coaches, the recruit learns how to load, sight and how to fire the weapon. Later he will fire the weapon at the indoor range. Throughout, thc safe use of weapons is stressed in instruction and rigidly enforced on the firing line. ln advanced training the recruit receives an introductign to the larger weapons he will see on board ship and some of the principles of their operation. Although he not witness the actual firing of these shipboard wea until he goes to sea. He is shown the various ammunition he will encounter-and handle on board shipgg g learns the necessity for strictly observing the safety pre - tions which are necessary for his own safety and tha I shipmates. f 92521 fi l l? .w-,tm,- 1- M .aff r x QE' L A y:axf,faL5k,35ig4Q,x:52 ,. , . W ,.,, . are t X? , ,.i..g1.V , , t ., M.. ,tV.,,.Myg ,, 'I 1 J AHA U Q,

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A ANDGN SHIP DRILL Will This Rea Let's Hope So! It Sure Does

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PI TOL TRUCTIO Cocking The 45 What ls This'? This ls The Trigger Do We Have Any Questions?