Author: United States Army Artillery and Missile School (Fort Sill, Okla.). Department of Tactics and Combined Arms. Research and Review DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The Future of the Field Artillery
Author: United States Army Artillery and Missile School (Fort Sill, Okla.). Department of Tactics and Combined Arms. Research and Review DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Army Fires Capabilities for 2025 and Beyond
Author: John GordonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780833099679
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
To assist the Army in its reorientation toward conventional combat operations, the authors of this report identify capability gaps in the field artillery and actions that the Army should consider taking from today to roughly 2030.
Field Artillery
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artillery, Field and mountain
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Field Artillery And Fire Power
Author: J.B.A BaileyPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135478112
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
This definitive overview of the development and use of artillery makes the complex artillery systems of today understandable, while at the same time showing how they have evolved and how they are likely to change in the future. The author, until recently chief of artillery for the British Army, is considered one of the world's foremost experts on the subject. Unlike other books that either describe the technical aspects of present-day firepower or outline its history during specific wars, this work provides both a detailed explanation of the modern artillery system and a history of its development over the past six hundred fifty years, identifying its enduring principles and changing practices against an ever-changing background of technology, tactics, and strategy. When an earlier version of this book was published in 1989, it became known as the best single source on field artillery in the English language. This new edition has been fully updated and substantially expanded to cover a wide range of contemporary military debates and the role of firepower, and is certain to be regarded as the ultimate work on the subject for years to come. J. B. A. Bailey assesses major developments over the past decade, analyzing artillery operations in airborne, urban, littoral, desert, jungle, mountain, artic, and nocturnal environments. He examines direct fire, counterfire, the suppression of enemy air defenses, and force protection methods. He explains field artillery from its primitive beginnings to its dominance as an art in World War II and its potent utility in operations since 1945 and into the future. The book will be of particular interest to military historians and those engaged in debating firepower's future. Published in cooperation with the Association of the United States Army. 15 photographs. 8 line drawings. Appendixes. Notes. Bibliography. Index. 7 x 10 inches.
Set Your Sights on a Future with the Field Artillery
Author: Field Artillery, the Career with a Future
Author: U.S. Army Field Artillery Relevance on the Modern Battlefield
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Military operations in support of the Global War on Terror, and particularly those in Iraq, provide valuable insight into the relevance of the U.S. Army field artillery's relevance on the modern battlefield and its required capabilities. Discussion: As the US Military embarked upon the Global War on Terror, the US Army Field Artillery found itself bombarded by questions of its continued relevance. Artillery was noticeably absent from Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense cancelled the Crusader Howitzer Program, and pundits questioned whether the artillery was still relevant. As the dust settled from these events, the Army was deeply involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The force structure in Iraq was almost half as small as that for Operation Desert Storm and the Army's artillery to maneuver force ratios were the smallest since the late 19th Century. The service was trading mass for speed and agility. While an important contributor to the Army's success in the major combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the artillery was not without its shortcomings. Conclusions: The artillery must take a hard look at these trends and shape the future artillery force into one that is agile in its deployability and mobility while complementing the effects of other joint fires assets. It is impossible to predict with absolute certainty the artillery's relevance in future conflicts. However, operations in Afghanistan and Iraq have proven that the key to success on the modern battlefield is not any one means of fire support but the successful integration of the full spectrum of lethal and non- lethal joint fires. While the future remains to be seen, US Army Field Artillery can best posture itself for relevance by consistently improving its contribution to the joint fire support team in support of combined arms operations.
The Future of the Field Artillery
Author: Michael J. HartigPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artillery, Field and mountain
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), the Field Artillery (FA) branch, more than any other branch in today's Army, has been asked to conduct in-lieu of missions instead of its core fire support mission in support of the war. This deterioration of core competencies could possibly have a major impact in future operations as the FA branch has also moved to a more strategically important role with an improved ability to perform missions using precision strike weapons. This study will identify how long it would take to: restore FA core competencies in support of Major Combat Operations (MCOs); how the branch could best be balanced in order to support current operations as well as prepare for future operations; when should the branch be ready to conduct operations in either a hybrid or MCO environment; and how much lead time would be needed to ensure success in either operation. Addressed throughout the paper are Doctrine, Organizational, Training, Material, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) recommendations to enhance the Army's capabilities and capacity to address FA challenges. Recommendations will include options for Army as well as FA initiatives to enhance intraservice operations.
Field Artillery Manual Cannon Gunnery
Author: Department of the ArmyPublisher:
ISBN: 9781975605674
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
Training Circular (TC) 3-09.81, "Field Artillery Manual Cannon Gunnery," sets forth the doctrine pertaining to the employment of artillery fires. It explains all aspects of the manual cannon gunnery problem and presents a practical application of the science of ballistics. It includes step-by-step instructions for manually solving the gunnery problem which can be applied within the framework of decisive action or unified land operations. It is applicable to any Army personnel at the battalion or battery responsible to delivered field artillery fires. The principal audience for ATP 3-09.42 is all members of the Profession of Arms. This includes field artillery Soldiers and combined arms chain of command field and company grade officers, middle-grade and senior noncommissioned officers (NCO), and battalion and squadron command groups and staffs. This manual also provides guidance for division and corps leaders and staffs in training for and employment of the BCT in decisive action. This publication may also be used by other Army organizations to assist in their planning for support of battalions. This manual builds on the collective knowledge and experience gained through recent operations, numerous exercises, and the deliberate process of informed reasoning. It is rooted in time-tested principles and fundamentals, while accommodating new technologies and diverse threats to national security.
Field Artillery And Fire Power
Author: J.B.A BaileyPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135478120
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
This definitive overview of the development and use of artillery makes the complex artillery systems of today understandable, while at the same time showing how they have evolved and how they are likely to change in the future. The author, until recently chief of artillery for the British Army, is considered one of the world's foremost experts on the subject. Unlike other books that either describe the technical aspects of present-day firepower or outline its history during specific wars, this work provides both a detailed explanation of the modern artillery system and a history of its development over the past six hundred fifty years, identifying its enduring principles and changing practices against an ever-changing background of technology, tactics, and strategy. When an earlier version of this book was published in 1989, it became known as the best single source on field artillery in the English language. This new edition has been fully updated and substantially expanded to cover a wide range of contemporary military debates and the role of firepower, and is certain to be regarded as the ultimate work on the subject for years to come. J. B. A. Bailey assesses major developments over the past decade, analyzing artillery operations in airborne, urban, littoral, desert, jungle, mountain, artic, and nocturnal environments. He examines direct fire, counterfire, the suppression of enemy air defenses, and force protection methods. He explains field artillery from its primitive beginnings to its dominance as an art in World War II and its potent utility in operations since 1945 and into the future. The book will be of particular interest to military historians and those engaged in debating firepower's future. Published in cooperation with the Association of the United States Army. 15 photographs. 8 line drawings. Appendixes. Notes. Bibliography. Index. 7 x 10 inches.