How to calculate MSD & NEW? Six step problem solving formula?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:11:07 -0400

I have trouble understanding the 6 step problem solving formula to get the NEW also how do you calculate the MSD for explosives?

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Aug 17 at 2019 5:53 PM

SGT Javier Silva — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:53:47 -0400

It is best if you asked this at your unit, or on a closed forum.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Aug 17 at 2019 8:45 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 20:45:15 -0400

Unless they changed how to do that, the 6 step method doesn't give you the MSD. You pull MSD from two different charts or a separate equation from the manual. NEW is based on TNT equivalency. The source was FM 5-250.

And yes, best asked in a closed forum.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2019 11:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 23:21:41 -0400

Message me your email. I have a cheat sheet for you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2019 8:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 20:03:19 -0400

It's best to ask a proficient leader at your unit about that than on here bud. Besides it can be confusing if you don't have someone to help you out in person