Analysis Of Artillery Survivability In Distributed Operations

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the capabilities of a defense system, the M777A2 Lightweight Towed 155mm Howitzer, through the lens of survivability in a near-peer adversarial conflict. M777A2 technological upgrades enhanced digital communications creating a disconnect between doctrinal employment methods and new-found capabilities of the weapon system. This thesis argues that fully exploiting the capabilities of the Digital Fire Control System (DFCS) through distributed operations will result in a higher chance of victory and survivability against a near-peer adversary.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1114390

Entities

People

  • Jacob H. Turk

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agent-Based Simulations
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Artillery Tactics
  • Artillery Units
  • Control Systems
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Experimental Design
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Firing Rate
  • Guns
  • Howitzers
  • Indirect Fire
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Science
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • Projectiles
  • Self Propelled Guns
  • Simulations
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.