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What does an artillery unit do?
During WW1, it was typical to use the artillery to destroy the enemy's fortifications and trenches. During WW2, the field artillery was more precise and could directly support an infantry unit. When the infantry came up against armor or a fortified enemy position, such as a machine gun bunker, they could call in precise coordinates and the artillery could be directed to destroy that target. Large artillery was used to fire at long ranges at targets behind the front lines and to destroy the enemy's artillery positions.
What are the army's insignias?
There are a bunch of them. Branch of Service insignia, rank insignia and other insignia that aren't unit-specific are found in Army Regulation 670-1, which is downloadable from a few places. Distinguished Unit Insignia, which everyone calls unit crests, and patches are not in that reg; check the Institute of Heraldry website at http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/
What is an artillery ambush?
Most simply put, it is where an artillery unit has aimed their weapons at a specific area in anticipation of the enemy travelling through it. When the enemy passes through that area, the order is given to fire, and all rounds converge on that spot.
Where can you find info on the 263 field artillery unit at the battle of the bulge?
Facts about the 263rd Field Artillery Battalion can be found in the unit's history, a copy of which I own.
Does a field artillery battalion have only guns?
A Field Artillery unit only consist of guns , Howitzers to be exact . M109 , M119 , and M777 are the updated howitzers . M109 and M198 are two howitzers that are being phased out . Field Artillery units also use .50 Cal Machine Guns, Mk19's (automatic grenade launcher) and M240B machine guns . Every howitzer has the capability of direct fire which doesn't require FDC and can be done in under 30 seconds depending on the unit so enemies never come close to field artillery units . Soldiers of a Field Artillery unit also carry M4 rifles and some with a M203 attachment (single grenade launcher) .
10 elements of a fire order of field artillery?
1.Unit to Fire 2.Adjusting method and or method of fire of the Adjusting element 3.Basis for corrections 4.Distribution 5.Special Istructions 6.Method of fire for Effect 7. Projectile in Effect 8.Ammo and lot in effect 9. Fuze in effect 10.Target number
What is the Insignia of 40 Indian artillery division?
Are you sure you have the correct unit? There usually were no "artillery division". This Q was posted under WW2 and USA. I think you are referring to Indian units of the British Army. Maybe you mean the "divisional artillery of the 40th Indian Infantry Division", meaning the artillery that were assigned to the 40th Division. That is my guess. In that case, they would wear a cloth shoulder insignia of the 40th Division. But I'm not positive that there was a 40th Infantry Division.
Did James Madison order artillery to fire while sitting as President of the US?
Yes, he took command of a small artillery unit during the invasion of Washington D.C.
What does btry b 3d 133d fa fc mean on a dd-214?
It is short for Battery B Third One Thirty Third Field Artillery, (possibly Fire Control). FC stood for fire control in Air Defense Artillery. Meaning you were/are probably assigned to a Field Artillery unit in the Fire Control Platoon.
What is the artillery unit?
the artillery unit was a base where each of the team rest at during the civil war
What does an artillery unit do?
During WW1, it was typical to use the artillery to destroy the enemy's fortifications and trenches. During WW2, the field artillery was more precise and could directly support an infantry unit. When the infantry came up against armor or a fortified enemy position, such as a machine gun bunker, they could call in precise coordinates and the artillery could be directed to destroy that target. Large artillery was used to fire at long ranges at targets behind the front lines and to destroy the enemy's artillery positions.
What are the army's insignias?
There are a bunch of them. Branch of Service insignia, rank insignia and other insignia that aren't unit-specific are found in Army Regulation 670-1, which is downloadable from a few places. Distinguished Unit Insignia, which everyone calls unit crests, and patches are not in that reg; check the Institute of Heraldry website at http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/
What happened to General IvrinMcDowell's artillery?
They held their fire because a Confederate unit wearing blue uniforms were mistaken for Union troops.
Why was the Hudson River at West Point such a good place to attack sailing vessels?
The heights with the Cannons of an Artillery Unit in place above, looked down on the Hudson River, commanded the passage of all river traffic. In other words if you did not have permission of whom ever was the Commanding Officer of the Artillery Unit stationed on the heights overlooking the river to sail past, you would be sunk by Cannon fire from the Artillery Unit.
What is an artillery ambush?
Most simply put, it is where an artillery unit has aimed their weapons at a specific area in anticipation of the enemy travelling through it. When the enemy passes through that area, the order is given to fire, and all rounds converge on that spot.
What military unit does in omnia paratus insignia refer?
18th infantry
Where can you find info on the 263 field artillery unit at the battle of the bulge?
Facts about the 263rd Field Artillery Battalion can be found in the unit's history, a copy of which I own.
