Fixing the Marine artillery
Article Abstract:
Marine Corp Commandant James L. Jones discusses the review of the Corps' filed artillery that began in 1999. He describes a plan for a triad of firing platforms, personnel plans and training issues.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2000
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The lightweight howitzer: only a lightweight solution
Article Abstract:
The Marine Corps plans to field the towed lightweight howitzer to support ground forces during an operation maneuver from the sea. However, self-propelled artillery would be more mobile and responsive.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2000
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Expeditionary fire support: what is it? Expeditionary fires for the future battlefield need to be lighter and more mobile than existing Marine artillery pieces
Article Abstract:
The author believes that the expeditionary nature of modern warfare requires artillery fire support equipment that is more mobile than current equipment. He calls for the creation of a new expeditionary fire support system that fulfills those requirements.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2003
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