The Coast Artillery Journal. Volume 61, Number 3, September 1924

Abstract

This issue of The Coast Artillery Journal contains the following articles: "Methods of Fire Adjustment," by Brigadier General R. E. Callan, U.S. Army; "Coast Artillery Instruction," by Colonel W. E. Cole, C.A.C.; "The Functions of Coast Fortifications in the Positive System of Coast Defense," by Major E. J. Cullen, C.A.C.; "Pistols and Pistol Shooting," by Major W. D. Frazer, C.A.C.; "Problems of an Officer on National Guard Duty," by Major H. A. Bagg, C.A.C.; "Organized Reserve Duty," by Captain M. E. Barker, C.A.C.; and "Coast Artillery Prospects," by 1st Lieutenant B. F. Fellers, C.A.C. The remainder of the issue contains the following features: an editorial on General John J. Pershing; Coast Artillery Board notes; Bulletin Board, including essays on "Playing the Game," (the essentials of which are effort, fair play, self-control, team work, and set a good example), the Military Attache, the C.A.C. with the Japanese Relief Expedition, a single promotion list for the C.A.C. noncommissioned staff, funds raised for rifle and pistol teams, and history of the U.S. flag; Professional notes on new types of antiaircraft artillery, 3-inch antiaircraft gun mount (model 1923 E), materiel and morale, the keystone of our national defense (the Panama Canal), mine-laying submarines, rapidity of fire of the 155-mm gun, helium supplies, target practice of Batteries A and B, 51st Coast Artillery, airplane superchargers, and world's largest floating dock.