A High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System: Projections for the Fire Support Community.

Abstract

'The weapon systems we have in support of our light forces are aging-we need to update them' (Rigby 4). This project addresses the issue from the standpoint of fire support (i.e. indirect fire support systems) for tomorrow's early entry and light combat forces. Committed to a discussion of the Army's new High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), this research serves to address the historical perspective, specifications, tactical considerations and finally, overall assessment of HIMARS in the field artillery community. Recommendations for the utilization of the system for the Marine Corps, with more specific applicability to the reserve components of both the Army and Marines, conclude the work.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA312477

Entities

People

  • Tom L. Shirley

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Artillery Rockets
  • Artillery Units
  • Combat Forces
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Fire Support
  • Indirect Fire
  • Launchers
  • Marine Corps
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • Rockets
  • Short Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design