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Change 2
      Headquarters
       Department of the Army
Washington, DC 29 January 2020

## Pistol

1.
Change TC 3-23.35, 30 May 2017, as follows:
        **Insert new pages**:
   pages i through ii
      page vii Remove old pages:
pages i through ii page vii pages E-1 through E-10

2.
A triangle (   ) marks new or changed material.
3.
File this transmittal sheet in front of the publication.
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

## Introduction

This manual is comprised of nine chapters and four appendices, and is specifically tailored to the individual Soldier's use of the M9 service pistol. This training circular provides specific information about the weapon, aiming devices, attachments, followed by sequential chapters on the tactical employment of the weapon system.

The training circular itself is purposely organized in a progressive manner, each chapter or appendix building on the information from the previous section. This organization provides a logical sequence of information which directly supports the Army's training strategy for the weapon at the individual level. Chapters 1 through 4 describe safety, operation, types of sights, and accessories associated with the M9 service pistol. General information is provided in the chapters of the manual, with more advanced information placed in appendix A, Ammunition, and appendix B, Ballistics. Chapters 5 through 9 provide the employment, stability, aiming, control and movement information. This portion focuses on the Solider skills needed to produce well-aimed shots. Advanced engagement concepts are provided in appendix C of this publication. Appendix D of this publication provides common tactical drills that are used in training and combat that directly support tactical engagements.
This manual does not cover the specific M9 service pistol training strategy, ammunition requirements for the training strategy, qualification, or range operations. These areas will be covered in separate training circulars. The training strategy through qualification can be found in TC 3-20.40, Training and Qualification - Individual Weapons.

## Conclusion

TC 3-23.35 applies to all Soldiers, regardless of experience or position. This publication is designed specifically for the Soldier's use on the range during training and as a reference while deployed.