Marine Artillery Fundamentals Flashcards
What is the mission of the artillery in the marine division
to furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying or suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit
How many tactical missions does the arti battalion have
4
what is the basic means of mobility for the artillery battalion
Organic viehicular transportation
what is the mission of the artillery battalion
to furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying or suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit
how many artillery battalions are there in the 10th, 11th, and 12th artillery regiment
10th - 2
11th- 4
12th - 2
how many firing batteries does an artillery battalion have
3 or 4
how many howitzers are there in a firing battery
6
what regiments have the HIMARS
11th and 14th
what is the primary function of the M777 Howitzer
provide field artillery fire support for a MAGTF organizations
what is the bore diameter of the M777
155mm
what is the rate of fire for the M777
max- 4 rounds per min for 2 min
sustained - 2 rounds per min
what is the crew of a M777
9 enlisted atleast 7 to operate section cheif assistant gunner recorder cannoneer driver
range of conventialnal munitions for the M777
22,400 meters
the range for the rocket-assisted munitions for the m777
30,000 meters
the primary function of the M327 Mortor system
provide field artillery in support of ground gaining troop
bore size of the M327 Mortar system
120mm Rifled
the crew of the M327 Mortar system
5 enlisted, 3 to operate
section chief
gunner
cannoneer
types of projectiles for the M327 Mortar system
M1101 HE
M1103 obscurant
M1105 visible illuminant
effective kill radius of the M1101
45 meters
how much white phosphorus does the M1103 contain
6.17lbs
How much and for how long does the M1105 provide visible illuminant
1.5 million candle power for approx 65 seconds
what is the primary function of the M142 HIMARS System
indirect fire, field artillery surface to surface rocket guides missile system
How is the M142 transported
on a variant of the M1140 US army family of medium tactical vehicles
what are the characteristics of the M1140
6x6
long wheelbase truck chassie and cab
the M1140 has seating for how many and what does it protect from
3
Toxic gasses
tube covered impact
debris penetration from firing activity
the crew of the M142
3
Driver
Gunner
Launch Cheif
range of the M142 conventional munitions
8k 32k meters
15k to 300k meters
the range for the M142 guided missiles
15k to 300K
what platform is used to transport the M142 by air
c-130
