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Reducing collateral damage through better accuracy |
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Written by CJTF-101 Operations
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Wednesday, 23 January 2008 |
Earlier this month, CH-47 helicopters delivered two M777A2 155 mm Howitzers from Forward Operating Bases Salerno and Ghazni.  The M777A2 155 mm Howitzer with a three man crew can fire
one round every ten seconds, maintaining a sustained rate of six rounds per
minute, out to a range of 30 kilometers. The weapon systems
provides both an
extended range and the ability to fire Excalibur (XM982) rounds, new precision
guided munitions. The XM982 precision guided extended range artillery
projectile is the Army's premier satellite guided fire and forget smart munition.
Because of its accuracy and increased effectiveness, the Excalibur XM982 requires
fewer rounds to destroy a target, which will also effectively decrease
collateral damage. The M777A2 155 mm howitzers are operated by
artillerymen from 3/A/3-321 Field Artillery.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 May 2008 )
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