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2003-11-21 Iraq

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Posted by Dar 2003-11-21 10:55:58 AM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Dar, if they didn't before, they will now.

Posted by B 2003-11-21 11:37:14 AM|| 2003-11-21 11:37:14 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I believe that ATACMS is pronounced "The Hand of God smiting the Wicked" in Arabic...

Posted by snellenr 2003-11-21 12:06:17 PM|| 2003-11-21 12:06:17 PM|| Front Page Top

#3
From www.globalsecurity.org EFL
"The Army Tactical Missile System (Army TACMS) is a family of long-range, near all-weather guided missiles fired from the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270 launcher and deployed within the ammunition loads of corps MLRS battalions. The Army TACMS provides the joint task force (JTF) and corps commanders an operational fires capability for precision engagement of the enemy throughout the depth of the battlefield beyond the range of currently fielded cannons and rockets. It delays disrupts, neutralizes or destroys high payoff targets such as combat maneuver units, surface to surface missile units, air defense units, command/control/communications sites and helicopter forward area rearming/refueling points." The article goes on to say that the Block II version carries the "Brilliant Anti-Tank" (BAT) munition and is specifically designed for moving armored targets.

Posted by Dakotah 2003-11-21 12:23:33 PM|| 2003-11-21 12:23:33 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Apparently I need to attend "embedded link class" along with Murat. The link is
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/atacms.htm

Posted by Dakotah 2003-11-21 12:25:25 PM|| 2003-11-21 12:25:25 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Dakotah: RE, IMBEDDED LINKS.

link

Use the full URL (Uniform reference locator - I.E., web address) for the first link, and a descriptive placename for the second link: I.E.,
Turkey bombings

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-11-21 1:06:35 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-11-21 1:06:35 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Dakotah - AAARRGGHHH!!! Fred's programming is a bit too sophisticated for its own good. Email me, and I'll send you the information BEFORE Fred's program converts it.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-11-21 1:08:39 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-11-21 1:08:39 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 The system has a 300-kilometer range

300 clicks?? Holy Reach Out and Touch Someone, Batman!!

Doctrinally, the MLRS was supposed to be used for counter battery fire, but Good Lord, they can virtually strike air bases at that range.

Posted by badanov 2003-11-21 3:08:33 PM|| [http://www.rkka.org/weblog] 2003-11-21 3:08:33 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 The cost per unit will drop significantly if we increase their usage. I work in manufacturing. Add 2nd and 3rd shift to the plant immediately.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-11-21 7:38:32 PM|| 2003-11-21 7:38:32 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 beautiful......

Posted by Jarhead 2003-11-21 10:38:35 PM|| 2003-11-21 10:38:35 PM|| Front Page Top

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