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SEACOAST GUN DATA COMPUTER (572)

SEACOAST GUN DATA COMPUTER (572)

Supervises an M1 Seacoast Gun Data Computer team of a range section, consisting of an azimuth tracker, elevation tracker, and dial point matchers, in operation of an electrical powered, self-synchronized motor device designed to furnish fire control data for seacoast guns of major caliber.

Instructs members of team in techniques of tracking (following) target and in matching pointers to curves on dials or charts. Detects malfunctioning by understanding principles of operation of electrical input and output data transmission systems
and external reaction of dials on instrument.

Should have experience in various phases of Coast Artillery range section work, particularly the duties of plotting.

SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE
724 Range Section Operator, Coast Artillery
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