ch 117 Marine Artillery Fundamentals

Question 1

What is the mission of artillery in the Marine division?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What are the three artillery regiments?

Answer 2

10th, 11th, 12th

Question 3

What does the artillery battalion?

Answer 3

headquarters battery

3-4 firing batteries

Question 4

What weapons system does the artillery battalion employ?

Answer 4

M198 towed howitzer

Question 5

What is the bore diameter of the M198?

Answer 5

155mm

Question 6

What is the maximum rate of fire for the M198?

Answer 6

4 rounds per minute

Question 7

What is a sustained rate of fire for the M198?

Answer 7

2 rounds per minute

Question 8

What is the crew size for the M198?

Answer 8

9 enlisted

Question 9

What is the max effective range with conventional ammo for the M198?

Answer 9

22,400 meters (13.92 miles)

Question 10

What is the max effective range for the M198 with rocked assisted projectiles?

Answer 10

30,000 meters (18.64 miles)