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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