Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 5th Battalion, 2d Artillery

Abstract

This reporting period was characterized by the repositioning of automatic weapons and searchlight assets consistent with the changing operational situation and the increasing exploitation of the M42A1 indirect fire capabilities. The battalion's overall combat capability continued to be enhanced by the attachment and deployment of the Vulcan Combat Team (VCT). The battalion's flexibility and maintenance support capabilities continue to be aggravated by the almost total commitment of General Support assets in response to demands for automatic weapons in the Saigon and Bien Hoa areas. Continuing emphasis was placed on developing procedures and formulizing doctrine directed at improving the indirect fire accuracy of the M42A1.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 07, 1969
Accession Number
AD0503811

Entities

Organizations

  • Adjutant General's Corps

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Ammunition
  • Artillery
  • Automatic Weapons
  • Combat Operations
  • Elevation
  • Firing Tables
  • Government Procurement
  • Ground Support
  • Indirect Fire
  • Lessons Learned
  • Light Sources
  • Organizational Structure
  • Security
  • Small Arms
  • Starlight Scopes
  • Warfare

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  • Military Science