Focus on expeditionary fire support

Article Abstract:

The emergence of new capabilities is altering the function of expeditionary fires and the doctrine that guides the operation of Marine air-ground task forces. Instead of using fire support to simply breach enemy defenses, supporting fires could be the main weapons of maneuver. One way to achieve this is the development of accurate and precise weapons. Another measure is to achieve greater responsiveness, where indirect fires will be centered on maneuver, instead of being objective-oriented and scheduled. Greater availability of fire support is yet another way to attain the objectives of the new doctrine. New weapons, such as the 120-mm autonomous mortar, can provide support within a minute after deployment.

Strategy & planning, Article

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Transition, transformation, and the week after next

Article Abstract:

The problems of giving support to the new long-distance movement requirements of expeditionary maneuver warfare (EMW) and also support high-speed ground maneuver that includes tank and light armored reconnaissance battalions are discussed. The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) has conducted experiments on the Dragon Fire system and has initiated the redesign of this system to overcome the faults of the first system.

Management dynamics, Small Arms Manufacturing, Small Arms, Management, Firearms, Design and construction, Company business management, Maneuver warfare

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Fixing fires: the role of experimentation

Article Abstract:

An overview of the lessons learned by the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Technology Branch during its research on fire support on the battlefield is presented. It covers precision targeting, fires adjudication and allocation, fires and air fires.

Science & research, Research, Artillery

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