TM 9-243
Chapter 8 RULES AND STEEL TAPES
HOW TO CHOOSE AND USE THEM
The “Types and Uses” section provides you with a list of
the types of rules and tapes. These pages should help
you select the right rule or tape for the job.
The “Using Rules and Tapes” section tells you how to
use the various types of measuring instruments. The
“Care” procedures tell you how to care for rules and
tapes.
INDEX
Item
Page
TYPES AND USES
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-2
Rules
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-2
Folding rules
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-2
Steel tapes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-2
USING
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-3
CARE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-3
8-1
