Textbook developed on the basis of the Artillery Combat Charter (division, battery, platoon, gun), manuals, manuals on combat work, other open press materials, taking into account the experience of the Second World War, regional and local wars, armed conflicts of the late XX century. Part 1 of the textbook outlines the basics of using artillery units in various types of battle, the content and sequence of work of the commanders of these units in organizing hostilities and managing artillery units in battle.