The Official U.S. Army Pistol Manual provides the framework for training and using a service pistol, including equipment, ammunition, and shooting. The book is tailored to an individual's use of the M9 service pistol, including specific information about the weapon, aiming devices, attachments, stability, control and safetyas well as its use. The book is organized in a progressive manner, each chapter or appendix building on the information from the previous section.