Marine Artillary Fundamentals

Question 1

What is the mission of the artillery in Marine division?

Answer 1

To furnish close and continue was fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets that threaten success of supported unit

Question 2

How is the artillery regiment organized?

Answer 2

Headquarters battery

4 artillery battalion’s
Headquarters battery
3 artillery batteries

Question 3

What are the primary functions of that M777 howitzer?

Answer 3

Provides field artillery fire support for all Marine Corps air ground task force organizations

Question 4

What are the characteristics of the M777 howitzer?

Answer 4

Bore diameter: 155 MM

Rate of fire
maximum – 4 rounds per minute
Sustained – 2 rounds per minute

Max effective range
Conventional ammo– 24,000 m/14 miles
Rocket assisted projectiles – 30,000 m/18 miles