Scope - TM-9-2580010

TM 9-258

essential, as the use of those subjects in this text is on a

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Scope

simple level.

a. This manual covers the basic principles of

b. The glossary contains definitions of specialized

optical theory necessary to understand the operation of

terms and unusual words used in this manual. A list of

fire control instruments. It contains sufficient descriptive

current references appears in this appendix.

matter and illustrations to provide a general knowledge

c. The material presented herein is applicable

of the principles upon which the design and construction

without modification, to both nuclear and non-nuclear

of military optical instruments are based. A background

warfare.

in physics and mathematics, though helpful, is not

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