ANNEX: Abbreviations

AP

Armor-piercing

CP

Command Post

HE

High Explosive

LCA

Landing Craft, Assault

LCVP

Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel

LSI

Landing Ship, Infantry

NSFC

Naval Shore Fire Control

OP

Observation Post

SCR 284

A combined receiver and transmitter for vehicular or ground operations with a range of 10 to 15 miles. This radio set weighs 10 8 to 110 pounds.

SCR 300

The low power portable radio receiver and transmitter designed for two-way communication over short distances (three miles plus), primarily for foot combat troops. Also called "walkie-talkie." Is adaptable for fixed station use.

SCR 536

A lighter version than SCR 300, designed for similar use. The present models weigh about 5 pounds, as against 32 to 38 for the SCR 300.

SOI

Signal Operation Instructions

SP

Self-propelled

SPM

Self-propelled Mount. An open-topped tracked vehicle mounting either 75-mm or 105 -mm howitzers, similar to a tank destroyer. This vehicle was organic equipment of the infantry cannon company. The guns were not placed in turrets; therefore, whenever it became necessary to bring fire to bear on any given target the whole vehicle had to be maneuvered. This vehicle was not armored. The crews had no protection from enemy fire.

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