Previous: F-21: Maximum Ordinate
F-22. The cone of fire is the pattern formed by the different trajectories in each burst as they travel downrange. Vibration of the weapon and variations in ammunition and atmospheric conditions all contribute to the trajectories making up the cone of fire. (See figure F-8, page F-12.)
Next: F-23: Beaten Zone
Go Back To: U.S. Army FM 3-21.8: The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad