U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Daniel B. Peterson sits with Republic of Korea Marines at an observation post near Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 17 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. The ROK and U.S. artillerymen observed fires from ROK K-55 self-propelled guns and U.S. M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzers. Peterson is a forward observer officer with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Daniel B. Peterson sits with Republic of Korea Marines at an observation post near Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 17 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. The ROK and U.S. artillerymen observed fires from ROK K-55 self-propelled guns and U.S. M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzers. Peterson is a forward observer officer with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Artillerymen direct fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 21 as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. For artillerymen, direct fire is used when the enemy comes within 2000 meters of the battery's location. It no longer requires coordinates to plot and engage, but relies on the accuracy of the artilleryman looking through the gun's sights. The artillerymen are with Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. - Artillerymen direct fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 21 as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. For artillerymen, direct fire is used when the enemy comes within 2000 meters of the battery's location. It no longer requires coordinates to plot and engage, but relies on the accuracy of the artilleryman looking through the gun's sights. The artillerymen are with Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.