The Marine Artillery Officer: "Jacks of All Trades" vs. Experts in Fires

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Abstract:

As a supporting arm, Marine artillery has one role: to provide indirect fires in support of maneuver. Providing successfulclose and continuous fires is contingent upon on a network of capable individuals who fully comprehend their specific rolewithin the artillery system. Fire supporters must be able to best advise a supported commander on the employment of firesand plan those fires in support of the maneuver plan. Those responsible for providing fires, emplacement, employment,and sustainment of the firing unit bring a host of problems that inexperienced officers find challenging to overcome.

Author(s):
Bitanga, Ricardo R
Author Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA
Funding Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA, QUANTICO , VA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Master's Thesis
Publication Date:
2021 Apr 01
Pagination:
35

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
artillery, united states, lessons learned, marine corps, military organizations, training, fire support, weapon systems, weapons, employment, indirect fire, new york, warfare, communities, education, instructions, maneuvers
Subject Categories:
Ordnance; Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering
Creation Date:
2022 Aug 23
Update Date:
2022 Oct 28