Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division Artillery

Abstract

The 1st Infantry Division Artillery continued to support operations TOAN THANG (Phase IV), DANGER FORWARD (Phase I and II) and CHAMELEON. Artillery support for these operations was characterized by frequent changes in the artillery organization for combat and frequent tactical moves. Direct support (DS) batteries (105mm) were positioned as required to support the maneuver elements. General support (GS) batteries were positioned to reinforce all DS battery fires, when possible, and provide counter mortar/rocket fires in defense of Lai Khe (XT7738) and Dau Tieng (XT4947). The roving gun concept was frequently used to provide heavy artillery support against enemy base camps and similar targets. Enemy activity remained light throughout the reporting period with enemy initiated actions being: stand-off attacks with rockets, mortars, recoilless rifles and RPG's; defensive fires when surprised in base camps and during movement; mining and boobytrap incidents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 05, 1970
Accession Number
AD0509150

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  • Adjutant General's Corps

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Army
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