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1
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How many Artillery Regiments are there? And who are they…

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10th- 2 artillery battalions
11th- 4 artillery battalions
12th- 2 artillery battalions

2
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Mission of Artillery in MARDIV

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To furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or surprising targets that threaten the success of the unit.

3
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What dows marine artillery employ?

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M777, 155mm lightwight towed howitzer, M142 High Mobility Artillery rocket system (HIMARS) equipped only by 11th and 14th

4
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What does artillery regiment consist of?

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5
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Primary function of M777 Howitzer

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Provides field artillery fire support for all MAGTF organizations

6
Q

Bore diameter of M777

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155mm

7
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Rate of fire m777

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MAX- 4 rounds per minutes for 2 minutes

Sustainable- 2 rounds per minute.

8
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M777 Crew?

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9 enlisted, atleast 7

  • section chief
  • assistant gunner
  • recorder
  • 1-5 cannoneers
  • driver
9
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Range of M777

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Conventional ammo: 22,400 meters

Rocket assisted ammo: 30,000 meters

10
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Primary function of M142 HIMARS

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Himars launcher is an indirect fire, field artillery surface to surface rocket and guided missle system.

11
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M142 Characteristics

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Utilizes the M1140 variant of the us armys family of medium vehicles (FMTV). Modified 5-ton, 6x6 long wheel base truck chassis and cab. Has seating for a three man crew.

12
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M142 crew

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3 enlisted

  • Driver
  • Gunner
  • Launcher Chief
13
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Range of M142

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Conventional: 8,000-32,000 meters

Guided Missiles: 15,000-300,000 meters

14
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What is m777 transportable by

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Ch-46, ch-53D, ch-53E, MV-22

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