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Mission of artillery in the marine division
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To furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit
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Artillery organization
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Head quarters battalion 4 artillery battalions in 10th and 11th marines, 2 in 12th marines
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Transport of the m777
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Helo lifted - ch46, ch53d&e
Air lifted - c5 c17 c130 c141 |
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Mission of the artillery battalion
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To furnish close and continuous fire and support by destroying, neutralizing and suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit.
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Organization of artillery battalion
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Head quarters
3-4 firing batteries each with 6 m198 towed howitzers |
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Function of the m777 howitzer
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Profides firing support for all marine air ground task forces
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Bore size of m777 howitzer
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155mm
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Rate of fire m777 howitzer
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Max 4 rounds per min
Sustained 2 rounds per min |
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Crew of m777 howitzer
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9 enlisted
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Range of m777 howitzer
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Conventional ammo 22,400 meters
Rocket assisted projectiles 30,00 meters |
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Range of m777 howitzer
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Conventional ammo 22,400 meters
Rocket assisted projectiles 30,00 meters |
