High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System: Projections for the Fire Support Community

摘要

The weapon systems we have in support of our light forces are aging-we need toupdate them (Rigby 4). This project addresses the issue from the standpoint of fire support (i.e. indirect fire support systems) for tomorrow's early entry and light combat forces. Committed to a discussion of the Army's new High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), this research serves to address the historical perspective, specifications, tactical considerations and finally, overall assessment of HIMARS in the field artillery community. Recommendations for the utilization of the system for the Marine Corps, with more specific applicability to the reserve components of both the Army and Marines, conclude the work.