Applying the National Training Center Experience

Artillery Targeting Accuracy

Martin Goldsmith, James S. Hodges, M. L. Burn

ResearchPublished 1990

This Note describes a study that examined the accuracy of simulated artillery fires during force-on-force engagements at the National Training Center (NTC). The authors found that only about one-third of artillery missions were either effective or suppressive. Available data show that artillery observers using only map, compass, and binoculars cannot consistently achieve accurate first-round fire-for-effect. NTC data show that initial fire plans are likewise insufficiently accurate. The authors make recommendations for doctrinal and procedural improvements and for added training equipment.

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Goldsmith, Martin, James S. Hodges, and M. L. Burn, Applying the National Training Center Experience: Artillery Targeting Accuracy. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1990. https://www.rand.org/pubs/notes/N2984.html. Also available in print form.
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