Document analyzes the impact of different rates of fire for the Division Support Weapons System (DSWS), a 155mm self propelled howitzer. Rate of fire is analyzed against different target types and postures using conventional and dual purpose improved conventional munitions. The major conclusion is that there is a larger relative gain in chosing a maximum product improved howitzer at a rate of fire of eight rounds per minute than new howitzer design at twelve rounds per minute. C3 operations involving the DSWS howitzer and ammunition resupply are also analyzed. Ammunition expenditures and resupply travel times are developed in a war game computer simulation. The analysis indicated howitzer out of action periods due to a lack of ammunition resupply capability. The requirement for a Single Artillery Ammunition Airborne Radio System on the Field Artillery Ammunition Supply Vehicle and the new Ammunition Resupply Vehicle is shown. A howitzer onboard technical fire control capability is also supported. (Author)


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    Title :

    Division Support Weapon System Rate of Fire and C(3) Operations


    Contributors:
    J. W. Baumgart (author) / M. P. Stanton (author) / R. R. Vane (author)

    Publication date :

    1983


    Size :

    130 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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