Division Support Weapon System Rate of Fire and C(3) Operations.

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Abstract:

Document analyzes the impact of different rates of fire for the Division Support Weapons System DSWS, a 155mm self propelled howitzer. Rate of fire is analyzed against different target types and postures using conventional and dual purpose improved conventional munitions. The major conclusion is that there is a larger relative gain in chosing a maximum product improved howitzer at a rate of fire of eight rounds per minute than new howitzer design at twelve rounds per minute. C3 operations involving the DSWS howitzer and ammunition resupply are also analyzed. Ammunition expenditures and resupply travel times are developed in a war game computer simulation. The analysis indicated howitzer out of action periods due to a lack of ammunition resupply capability. The requirement for a Single Artillery Ammunition Airborne Radio System on the Field Artillery Ammunition Supply Vehicle and the new Ammunition Resupply Vehicle is shown. A howitzer onboard technical fire control capability is also supported. Author

Author(s):
Baumgart, James W. ; Stanton, M. Paul ; Vane, Russell R.
Author Organization(s):
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INC MCLEAN VA C3 SYSTEMS DEPT
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 14 Dec 82-1 Apr 83,
Pagination:
0130

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAEA18-81-G-0017
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FIRING RATE, *HOWITZERS, SELF PROPELLED, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, HIGH EXPLOSIVES, DUAL PURPOSE GUNS, AMMUNITION, REPLENISHMENT, WAR GAMES, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, ARTILLERY FIRE, SCENARIOS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fire Control and Bombing Systems, Guns
Keyword(s):
C3(Command Control and Communications), DSWS(Division Support Weapons System), 155 MM howitzers
Report Date:
1983 Apr 01