<t> This was probably a different approach to the same end. X number of German maneuver companies in a German division; therefore X number of FO elements grouped administratively at the Division Artillery HQ, but still individuals farmed out to the maneuver elements at each level. The end result ...

<t> Correct Mr. RR, absolutely without malice! Just observations.<br/>
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Do not confuse "FO battalions" (sic)" with FA Target Acquisition Battalions, of which there were more than a few. But that is a whole different chapter, and a totally different course at Ft. Sill! <br/>
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The US FO ...

<r> In the first place, there was never such a thing as an FO "unit". Only DIRECT SUPPORT artillery units had organic FO's assigned and each FO was a Field Artillery LT or NCO, an <U><s>[u]</s>individual<e>[/u]</e></U> soldier supported usually by an RTO who often doubled as a driver when one was ...

<t> Thank you Mr. Roadrunner, for attempting to inject a bit of sanity into what has been, by and large, an exercise in insanity! With the few exceptions of those who have quite aptly explained the capabilities and limitations of the artillery of different nations, much of what has been said is ...

<r> TRUE!<br/>
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That's why we have artillery Fire Planning, and more specifically "ON-ORDER MISSIONS" previously planned and identified in operation orders. These would normally be implemented by the Artillery Fire Support Coodinator (an FA CPT at each maneuver battallion; the DIRECT SUPPORT ...

Thanks Les!

Most informative. A Commonwealth Field Artillery Offisers Advanced Course in a nutshell! St Barbara would be very proud!
I read every word and learned a great deal!

I raise a cup of artillery Punch in gratitude. [&o]

<r> Mr RR,<br/>
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I know that! <SM sm="00000436.gif">[sm=00000436.gif]</SM>And vice versa!<SM sm="happy0065.gif">[sm=happy0065.gif]</SM><br/>
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That was sort of a rhetorical question based on some of the statements made in this discussion! <SM sm="love0059.gif">[sm=love0059.gif]</SM><br ...

<t> KEY POINTS:<br/>
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1. SOVIETS <br/>
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-- High emphasis on preplanned fires-- on a massive scale.<br/>
-- very strong capability to mass fires -- absolutely essential.<br/>
-- rolling barrages ---- very desirable.<br/>
-- forget about FOs and observed fire.<br/>
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2. US<br ...

<r> <I><s>[i]</s><B><s>[b]</s>Mr Roadrunner:<e>[/b]</e></B><e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
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Can you please explain to me how this <U><s>[u]</s><I><s>[i]</s><B><s>[b]</s>NONSENSE<e>[/b]</e></B><e>[/i]</e></I><e>[/u]</e></U> about having a bunch of jeeps running around with FO's ever got started?<br ...

<t> FM WarB<br/>
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Thank you for this reference. It accurately represents many aspect of artillery. The Fire and Fury rules Game apparently makes a real effort to simulate artillery, and could serve as an initial model for looking at improvements to the JTCS artillery simulation. Come up with ...

<r> Before you make such a radical change, even on the optional level, it would behoove the Designer to read up on and learn some details about American, and Soviet, Field Artillery doctrines, which are totally different. Many of the statements made in the correspondence concerning this subject are ...

<r> countblue: <br/>
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The 8" M1 (later M115) had a total traverse of 60 degrees. As an advisor to a Kansas National Guard 8" towed unit during 1968 summer training, I was amazed at the high degree of skill with which the National Guard Artillerymen handled these huge mountains of steel. My ...

coluntblue: It would require a well trained gun crew with the "pig" (8" towed), But 5 minutes including time of flight to relay the piece and get steel on the target does not seem unrealistic to me. Any comments from any 8" towed guys out there?

<r> A well trained Field Artillery Battalion Fire Direction Center, be it 105 towed or 155SP, can redirect fires from any of its Batteries to any target anywhere on the map within firing range in well less than 60 seconds, using manual chart and graphical or tabular tables developed during WWII . If ...

<t> SireChaos,<br/>
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Now that you have clarified your remarks, I believe your thoughts deserve serious consideration. You might be surprised how many truly patriotic Americans recognize the problem you have pointed out! It is even more important to learn from the serious errors in one's own ...

Dumnorix in drag?

<t> Wouldn't it also be logical to keep the canvas up so the enemy couldn't tell what, if anything, is in the truck.<br/>
As it is the enemy can use his limited resourses to target loaded vehicles and ignore empty ones. Just think about it, (the concept of unrealistic free intelligence to the enemy ...

<r> Thanks Chris,<br/>
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I had forgotten about the green button.<SM sm="00000506.gif">[sm=00000506.gif]</SM> Just used it for "barker" as I did a long time ago for= "dumb oryx". <SM sm="00000729.gif">[sm=00000729.gif]</SM><br/>
Problem is is, I still have to look at respnses to those two ...

<r> Jason, never again will I waste bandwidth on such clowns as Barker and Dumnorix. If they are unhappy, let them find another home and another game!<br/>
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I do want to express my appreciation for all the vast improvements you have made to what was formerly a totally unsupported product.<br ...

<r> Thank you Jason, for making the official position crystal clear<SM sm="happy0005.gif">[sm=happy0005.gif]</SM>. I choose to accept it. Others may choose to continue moaning and groaning. <SM sm="00000939.gif">[sm=00000939.gif]</SM><SM sm="sign0063.gif">[sm=sign0063.gif]</SM> <br/>
I have all ...