Section 116 Marine Artillery

Question 1

How many artillery battalions are there?

Answer 1

Four in 10th & 11th regiments and two in the 12th regiment

Question 2

The M777 can be helo lifted by?

Answer 2

CH-46
CH-53D
CH-53E
MV-22

Question 3

The M777 can be air lifted by?

Answer 3

C-5
C-17
C-130
C-141

Question 4

An artillery battalion consists of what batteries?

Answer 4

HQ and firing

Question 5

Artillery battalions have how many firing batteries?

Answer 5

3-4 of six howitzers

Question 6

Marine arty currently employs what type of howitzer?

Answer 6

M198 155mm towed

Question 7

What is the primary function of the M777 howitzer?

Answer 7

Provides field artillery fire support for all marine corps air ground task force organization.

Question 8

What is the bore diameter of the M777?

Answer 8

155mm

Question 9

How many crew members on the M777?

Answer 9

9 enlisted

Question 10

What is the rate of fire of the M777?

Answer 10

Max; 4RPM, sustained 2RPM

Question 11

What is the max effective range for conventional ammo on the M777?

Answer 11

22,400m

Question 12

What is the max effective range for rocket assisted projectiles on the M777?

Answer 12

30,000m

Question 13

What is the mission of artillery in the marine division?

Answer 13

To furnish close and continuos fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit.