How does the data book assist artillery crews during operations?

The data book is an essential tool for artillery crews during operations because it includes critical information needed for accurate firing calculations. This encompasses firing tables, adjustments for different ranges, ammunition types, and specific data relevant to the weapon system being used. Having this data readily accessible allows the crew to quickly and effectively compute the necessary information for targeting and executing fire missions.

In combat situations, timely and precise actions can make a significant difference in effectiveness and success. The data book helps streamline these processes by providing the essential data that crews must reference, ensuring that they can maintain operational tempo without delays that might arise from searching for this information elsewhere.

While other materials like training manuals, tactical analyses, and standard operating procedures may support artillery operations in different ways, they do not specifically address the immediate technical needs for firing calculations that the data book provides.