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The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) was first conceptualized in the mid 1970’s when military procurement identified a need to deliver artillery munitions and warheads beyond the range of cannon artillery capabilities. Though many defense industry companies were involved with the initial design of the MLRS, Lockheed Martin Missile & Defense and the Vought Corporation were, and remain, the primary contract suppliers.
MLRS is a free-flight rocket artillery system designed to supplement the Army’s traditional, cannon artillery weapons, while greatly improving the conventional, indirect fire capability of the US Army. MLRS capabilities allow Army commanders to affect the delivery of large volumes of firepower in a short period of time against critical, time-sensitive targets. Primary targets for the MLRS include the suppression of enemy air defenses, counter-battery fires, destruction of light to medium armored targets and logistical and personnel concentrations.
MLRS is a free-flight rocket artillery system designed to supplement the Army’s traditional, cannon artillery weapons, while greatly improving the conventional, indirect fire capability of the US Army. MLRS capabilities allow Army commanders to affect the delivery of large volumes of firepower in a short period of time against critical, time-sensitive targets. Primary targets for the MLRS include the suppression of enemy air defenses, counter-battery fires, destruction of light to medium armored targets and logistical and personnel concentrations.
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The 40th Field Artillery web site is devoted to preserving the heritage and combat record of the 40th Field Artillery and it's Veterans, by providing a place for old and new friends to meet and share memories through stories, pictures and multimedia.
A40DeepStrike.com is dedicated to the Soldiers and families of 'A' Battery 40th Field Artillery, MLRS - Francois Kaserne - Hanau, Germany 1987 to 1992
These Soldiers, with whom I had the honor of serving, forged discipline, technology and an 'All for One' esprit de corps, firing the first rounds from the 3rd Armored Division since the end of World War II, to create a devastating volume of accurate and deadly, 'Steel Rain' firepower. In doing so, we helped the Coalition Forces secure a tremendous victory during the Persian Gulf War in 1991.
In 1997, the Secretary of the Army awarded 'A' Battery 40th Field Artillery a Meritorious Unit Commendation for service in combat action. For many, 'A' 40th Field Artillery was only another stopping point along the treacherous road of a lifetime of military service. For others, like me, assignment to 'A' 40th Field Artillery defined our military career.
For me, this project has been just as much a long, sought after personal desire, as a labor of love, gratitude and appreciation for those Brothers, Enlisted, NCO and Officer alike, whom I hold in such high regard and have such fond memories of our short time together.
Twenty years ago, our lives all crossed at the same point, for a vaporous moment in time. Now, through this place of brotherhood and remembrance, may our lives converge, once again... Deep Strike!
These Soldiers, with whom I had the honor of serving, forged discipline, technology and an 'All for One' esprit de corps, firing the first rounds from the 3rd Armored Division since the end of World War II, to create a devastating volume of accurate and deadly, 'Steel Rain' firepower. In doing so, we helped the Coalition Forces secure a tremendous victory during the Persian Gulf War in 1991.
In 1997, the Secretary of the Army awarded 'A' Battery 40th Field Artillery a Meritorious Unit Commendation for service in combat action. For many, 'A' 40th Field Artillery was only another stopping point along the treacherous road of a lifetime of military service. For others, like me, assignment to 'A' 40th Field Artillery defined our military career.
For me, this project has been just as much a long, sought after personal desire, as a labor of love, gratitude and appreciation for those Brothers, Enlisted, NCO and Officer alike, whom I hold in such high regard and have such fond memories of our short time together.
Twenty years ago, our lives all crossed at the same point, for a vaporous moment in time. Now, through this place of brotherhood and remembrance, may our lives converge, once again... Deep Strike!
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