116 Artillery Flashcards
What is the mission of the artillery division/battalion
To furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing,destroying , or air pressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit
What consists of an artillery regiment
A headquarters battery and 4 artillery batteries
What consists of an artillery battalion
A headquarters battery and 3 artillery batteries
Primary function of the M777 Howitzer
Provides field artillery support for all marine corps air ground task force
What is the bore diameter of the M777 howitzer
155mm
What is the crew of the M777 howitzer
7-9 enlisted
What is the maximum rate of fire of the M777 howitzer
4 rounds a min for 2 min
What is the sustained ROF of the M777 howitzer
2 rounds per min
What is the range of conventional ammo of the M777 howitzer
22,400 meters
What is the max range of rocket assisted of the M777 howitzer
30,000 meters
What is the helicopter transportation of the M777 howitzer
CH-46, CH53-D, CH-35E, or the MV-22
What is the fixed wing transportation for the M777 howitzer
C-5, C-17, C-130, and C-141
What is the primary function of the M327 Mortar system
Provide artillery support in the support of ground gaining troops
What is the bore diameter of the M327 Mortar system
120mm
What is the crew of the M327 Mortar system
3-5 enlisted
What is the 3 types of ammo of the M327 Mortar system
M1101 HE , M1103 smoke, M1105 illumination
What is the primary function of the M142 HIMARS.
Indirect fire surface to surface rocket and guided middle system
What is the M142 HIMARS consist of.
Modified 5-ton 6X6
What is the crew of the M142 HIMARS.
3 enlisted
What is the range of the M142 HIMARS conventional middle
8,00-32,000 meters
What is the range of the M142 HIMARS. Guided missile
15,000-300,000 meters
What is the air transportation of the M142 HIMARS.
C-130
