FA Journal articles from November 2003

FA Journal archives from November 2003

Relevant and ready: the FA now and in the future.
November 1, 2003... We are a nation at war and an Army transforming for the future. Our current operational commitments dictate that we provide our soldiers the best capabilities available to enable them to accomplish the difficult tasks they have been given. At...

A case for howitzers in Afghanistan.
November 1, 2003... In the last two years, the Army has fought unique enemies in unique terrain across the globe, and it has had to adapt to ever-changing battlefields--the contemporary operating environment (COE). For example, in Afghanistan, artillerymen started...

Decentralized fires in Afghanistan: a glimpse of the future?(Cover Story)
November 1, 2003... The 1st Brigade, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) of the 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom III (OEF III) from December 2002 until August 2003. It deployed...

First lethal FA fires in Afghanistan: lessons learned at Firebase Shkin.
November 1, 2003... On 25 April 2003, the two M119 105-mm howitzers of Team Gold at Firebase Shkin on the Afghani-Pakistani border fired the first lethal artillery rounds of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Team Gold was part of C Battery, 3d Battalion, 319th...

Joint fires: a BCD perspective in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
November 1, 2003... Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) demonstrated the awesome lethality of joint land and air power when brought to bear in a coordinated and synchronized fashion--the most effective execution of land-air power in history. The Army's 1st Battle-field...

Marine Artillery in the battle of An Nasiriyah.
November 1, 2003... According to intelligence reports, An Nasiriyah, a city in south central Iraq, would present little military resistance to the Coalition Forces' rapid advance toward Baghdad. (See the map in Figure 1.) Instead, Regimental Combat Team-2 (RCT-2)...

2-18 FA (MLRS) in full-spectrum operations: combat to collecting ammo and equipment.
November 1, 2003... As a crowd of civilians approached Sergeant Bloodworth's high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV), his anxiety increased. He did not know if they were hostile or just looking for food, water and a better view of the American's...

September-October edition corrections.(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2003... September-October Edition Corrections: Wrong Author, Bad Day at the Mag. For the article "Decisive Fires, Decisive Victory: 1-9 FA in OIF," Pages 29-32, the author inadvertently was listed as Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth D. Gantt, commander...

Arctic ready, arctic tough, Arctic Thunder.
November 1, 2003... In today's uncertain world, one thing is certain: the next battle could be fought anywhere in any environment. The need for training in extreme environments is paramount for future success. Fortunately, the Army has units around the world in...

2003 Gruber Award winner: SFC Glen R. Washington, FCNCO, 3d ID.
November 1, 2003... Sergeant First Class (SFC) Washington, the Fire Control NCO (FCNCO) for the 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized) Artillery (Div Arty), Fort Stewart, Georgia, is the winner of the Gruber Award as the outstanding FA professional for 2003. SFC...

AFATDS Effects Management Tool.
November 1, 2003... The Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) Version 6.3.1 software currently being fielded was released to the field in January 2003 as units prepared to attack into Iraq. This version improved the technical fire direction...

B/2-131 FA wins 2003 Hamilton Best ARNG Battery Award.
November 1, 2003... Battery B, 2d Battalion, 131st Field Artillery (B/2-131 FA), Wichita Falls, Texas, part of the 49th Armored Division, Texas Army National Guard (ARNG), won this year's Alexander Hamilton Best ARNG Battery Award. The senior leaders of this...

A/1-9 FA wins 2003 Knox Best AC Battery Award.
November 1, 2003... Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery (A/1-9 FA), part of the 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized) Artillery, Fort Stewart, Georgia, won this year's Henry A. Knox Best Active Component (AC) Battery Award. The annual award is named...

A tattoo honoring General John W. Vessey, Jr.: as performed by the 77th Army Band during the USFAA General Membership Meeting held 22 October 2003 at Fort Sill, OK.
November 1, 2003... Little Brown Jug John W. Vessey, Jr., was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1922. In high school, he joined the Minnesota National Guard, and in 1940, his unit was called to active duty. Private Vessey served in the 34th Infantry Division...

Vessey honored at Fort Sill.
November 1, 2003... What is a Tattoo? A tattoo is an outdoor military exercise given by troops as evening entertainment. The word 'tattoo' comes from the closing time cry in the inns of the Low Countries during the 17th and 18th centuries--Doe den tap toe...

Army National Guard celebrates 367th Birthday.
November 1, 2003... Brigadier General David Greer, Deputy Commanding General, ARNG, USAFACFS and Colonel (P) Robert Bray, Deputy Assistant Commandant, ARNG, hosted an Army National Guard Birthday celebration on 12 December 2003 in the Vessey Wing of Snow Hall....

2004 USFAA Essay Contest.
November 1, 2003... The United States Field Artillery Association is sponsoring an Essay Contest for Association members and their immediate family members. The first, second and third place winners will receive prizes of $300, $150, and $50 respectively. Winning...

Nomination procedures for the Orders of Saint Barbara and the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher.
November 1, 2003... New forms (AUG 03) must be used or it will delay your nominations. Forms are available online, by fax or in this FA Journal. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANCIENT ORDER OF SAINT BARBARA. The Ancient Order is the more distinguished of the two...

USFAA chapter presidents.
November 1, 2003... Arctic Thunder (4-11 FA) LTC Scott Wuestner Associacion de Santa Barbara (PRARNG) LTC Richard Rodriguez Balls of Fire (49th AR Div Arty) MAJ Daniel Monrreal Big Deuce (2-2 FA) LTC Glenn Goldman Big Red One...