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02-13-2016, 09:29 PM | #20391 |
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I couldn't find any of the TMs in pdf online but they don't appear to be classified as you can buy them but you'd probably find more info about each crewmwmber's duties in those technical manuals. Here's a example of what the canoneers did with the M2 howitzer.
a. The chief of section is responsible that all duties are properly performed, all commands executed, and all safety precautions observed. b. The gunner sets the announced deflection, lays for direction, and refers the piece. c. No. 1 sets the announced site and range (elevation), opens and closes the breech, and fires the piece. d. No. 2 loads the piece. e. No. 3 operates the fuze setter and makes the proper setting of fuzes. f. No. 4 assists No. 3 in setting fuzes, and passes the rounds to No. 2 for loading. g. No. 5, assisted by Nos. 6 and 7, prepares charges and passes the reassembled round to No. 4. h. Nos. 6 and 7 remove ammunition from the containers and assist No. 5 in preparing charges and reassembling rounds. No. 7 keeps empty cartridge cases out of the way of the cannoneers. |
02-13-2016, 09:46 PM | #20392 |
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It doesn't have to be heavy. Just needs some torque. If the M1152 HMMWV can tow it, why not the VAMP.
Here's a good illustration of why a howitzer needs such a large crew. It's like an assembly line. Everyone is doing something. |
02-13-2016, 10:12 PM | #20393 |
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Here's some cool footage of the Paladin, the closest thing to the Slugger.
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02-13-2016, 10:39 PM | #20394 |
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I didn't notice anyone with a radio though. Is someone on the team responsible for communications with HQ (like Breaker)? Last edited by seaneley; 02-13-2016 at 10:49 PM.. |
02-14-2016, 12:31 AM | #20395 |
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Okay, Lightfoot's 2nd M.O. is "artillery coordinator". Would he be used as support for the Mountain Howitzer or FLAK?
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02-14-2016, 11:33 AM | #20396 |
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Well I think an entire Artillery Battery of 6-8 guns requires about 150-200 personnel.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artillery_battery Not sure how an artillery battery of a MEU works. Maybe a few less teams involved. But Forward Observers and Artillery coordinators are just another component of the whole operation.
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02-14-2016, 02:30 PM | #20397 |
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Well I think an entire Artillery Battery of 6-8 guns requires about 150-200 personnel.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artillery_battery Not sure how an artillery battery of a MEU works. Maybe a few less teams involved. But Forward Observers and Artillery coordinators are just another component of the whole operation. |
02-14-2016, 03:43 PM | #20398 |
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https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...QI0Iirg9QueHkw
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...e4bD2C845hmEkw I would guess that they may be using the two interchangeably at times. But I would break out the Forward Observers like Crazylegs with just that task, and making the Artillery Coordinators part of the Fire Support team or Fire Direction Center.
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02-14-2016, 05:15 PM | #20399 |
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Artillery reconnaissance is a completely different task, all about looking for suitable gun positions. Engineer reconnaissance is typically focused on natural or man-made obstacles. They may accompany reconnaissance units looking for the enemy, or they may work alone.
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02-14-2016, 09:47 PM | #20400 |
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I can see Sneak-Peek as part of an Advance Party.
Who else is listed as Artillery Coordinators? I can only think of Lightfoot, Duke, and Grunt. I would bet most Recon Joes and Radio Operator Joes are trained as Forward Observers for Artillery and Air Strikes.
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