What is the relationship between the number of turns and the number of intervals in the context of artillery fire?

In the context of artillery fire, particularly when it comes to the targeting and firing sequence, the relationship is that the number of intervals is always one less than the number of turns. This is due to the way artillery units operate during firing sequences.

When an artillery piece is set to fire, the number of turns refers to how many times the piece is adjusted to account for changes in range or direction. Each turn represents an adjustment or a shift in targeting. However, when it comes to the intervals—the time or spacing between rounds fired—these typically follow the adjustments made during turns.

For example, if an artillery unit performs three turns to adjust the fire, there will be two intervals between the rounds as they attempt to shift the fire from one target to another. This is often structured to maintain effective impact and to account for the time it takes to set up and execute each fire command.

Therefore, understanding that the intervals follow the adjustments made during the turns provides clarity on how artillery fire is planned and executed. This relationship helps ensure precision and effective use of firepower.