Gunnery Practice

Welcome to the Naval Warfighting College.

In this area you will find articles on various subjects. They are grouped according to type. Authors are encouraged to submit articles for review and inclusion.

If you would like to contribute to the NWC, see Submission Guidelines.

Construction and Operations

Cost Estimates
Hull Survivability Study
Hull Stability Theory and Tuning
Rib Drawing and Cutting
Baseboard and Rib Frame Construction
Repairing Damage to Hulls Part of the Photo Section

Stern Keel Frame Construction,
and Fitting to Baseboard
Keel /Baseboard, Part 1
Keel /Baseboard, Part 2
Keel /Baseboard, Part 3

Construction Tips from Stuart Calvert, NZBG,
a 1/96 scale shipwright (off-site)
AAA Gun Tubs
Funnel Framing and Covering
Rotating Piston-Selector Cannon, single barrel.

Indiana Cannons - Theory of Operations
CO2 Delivery System Basics
CO2 Delivery System, Enhanced Safety Plumbing
Turret Rotation - Steel Cable Drive Method
Depression Servo Cable Retaining Deck
Converting Servos into Gearheads by Kevin Ross

Warfighting

Safety at ALL Times
Gunnery Practice Ranges and Ideas
Killing You Enemies (and not your friends)
Recovering Ships Lost at Sea
Preparing a Recovered Ship for Battle

Tactics & Strategy - Tim McCarty
Quotes from Leaders
Gunnery
Target Selection

Miscellaneous

The Guns of September (fiction)
Big Gun FAQ
Dave Barry's Article
The History of Torpedo Development

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