RECIPROCAL LAY

how much of a mil difference can the aiming circle and sight have?

0 to 1 mil

when the identifies that he is 0 to 1 mil of the aiming circles deflection he announces what?

GUN NUMBER, 0 or 1 mil, mortar laid.

once the guns have their sights on the aiming circle they will announce what?

GUN NUMBER, aiming point identified

After the guner announces that mortar has been layed what does the aiming circle operator announce?

Refer deflection 2800 mils, place out aiming posts.

To begin the reciprocal lay process the M2 aiming circle operator will announce what?

SECTION, aiming point this instrument

once the aiming circle operator hears aiming point identified he will do what?

line his vertical line up on the mortar sight, get his deflection, and then announce GUN NUMBER, deflection

What does the gunner do after he receives a deflection from the aiming circle operator?

repeats the announced deflection, places it on his sights and then gets his vertical line on the lens of the aiming circle. announces GUN NUMBER ready for recheck.