Cannon Platforms
The maximum tube elevation for a M119 Howitzer is...
1244 MILS
How many HIMARS are in a standard PLT? How many are in a BTRY?
3 in a PLT, 6 in a BTRY.
What are the 4 Methods of Control that we will be sending to our HIMARS?
Fire When Ready, At My Command, Time on Target, and On Call (must be changed to another method before firing).
What is a Restrictive Fire Line?
A RESTRICTIVE FSCM that is established between converging friendly forces that prohibits fires OR their effects from crossing that line.
If I wanted to know more about the FM Processing Process for HIMARS and MLRS, where should I look?
ATP 3-09.60, Chapter 5 "Delivery of Fires"
The maximum tube elevation for the M777 Howitzer is...
1275 MILS
What is the maximum ammo capacity that a HIMARS can carry?
6x Rockets, or 1x ATACMS
The most difficult mission we will process is the MPAM. What does MPAM stand for?
Multiple Precision Aimpoint Mission. This is a special HIMARS mission that allows a single launcher to target multiple aimpoints in a single Fire Mission.
What is a Coordinated Firing Line?
A Permissive FSCM that allows engagement of targets beyond it with conventional and indirect surface to surface fires WITHOUT additional coordination.
If I wanted to know more about the HIMARS System Specifications, where should I look?
ATP 3-09.60, Chapter 2 "System Description" Section 2 "Launcher and Subsystems"
The SUSTAINED rate of fire for the M119 Howitzer is...
3 RNDS per min
What is the Maximum Rate of Fire for HIMARS?
1x Rocket every 5 seconds, 1x Missile every 15 seconds
Cannon Fire Missions are documented on a ROF / Record of Fire. What are HIMARS Fire Missions documented on?
DA Form 7232 FDC Fire Mission Log
What is a Fire Support Coordination Line?
A Permissive FSCM that allows engagement of targets beyond it with ALL means of Fire Support (Surface to Surface, Air to Surface, Naval to Surface)
If I wanted to know more about the HIMARS ammunition specifications, where should I look?
ATP 3-09.60, Chapter 2 "System Description" Section 3 "HIMARS Family of Munitions"
The SUSTAINED Rate of Fire for the M777 Howitzer is...
2 RNDS per Min
The Rocket munition we will fire the most is the M28A1 RRPR. What does RRPR stand for?
Reduced Range Practice Round, maximum range of 15km.
A Cannon BTRY CDR can authorize the extension of MET by one hour. Who can do that in a HIMARS BTRY?
No one. The BN CDR is the only one who can authorize the extension of MET.
What is the Risk Estimated Distance for the M30A1 and M31A1 Rockets?
M30A1 = 395 meters
M31A1 = 225 meters PD, 235 meters VT
If I wanted to study Howitzer Fire Mission Processing, where should I look?
TC 3-09.81, Chapter 9 "Fire Mission Processing"
Two kinds of Precision Munitions used by Artillery Cannons are the PGK and the EXCAL round. What's the Difference?
PGK = Precision Guidance Kit, it's a fuse that can be attached to an existing HE RND to give it more accurate guidance
EXCAL = A standalone HE RND that is guided by satellite, it is it's own system, very expensive, VERY accurate
What is the Probability of Error in Range for a HIMARS Rocket?
5 meters.
HIMARS are a capable of engaging targets that are very high on our HPTL. What are the primary targets that we will be shooting at?
ENY Air Defense Assets, ENY Artillery and Rocket Assets, ENY CPs and C2 Nodes
What is the Risk Estimated Distance for the ATACMS?
355 Meters
If I wanted to know how a HIMARS PLT operates, where should I look?
ATP 3-09.60, Chapter 4 "Unit Operations", Section 3 "Firing Platoon Operations"