rocket assisted rounds are used against tank.. don't know what M-# model round tho.
Originally Posted by dilbert firestorm
Rocket assisted rounds are used to increase range. They are not anti-tank rounds because there isn't such a thing for indirect artillery. Indirect artillery is used for blanket fire to destroy APC's, soft skinned, vehicles, dismounted infantry, or static positions. They aren't used as anti-armor... that's the entire reason tanks exist... to move through artillery ranges punch holes in front lines and exploit them.
Yes, arty tubes can get lucky and score a direct hit that kills a tank but given a 2 minute time to target (@25 miles) hitting a specific moving target is outside of the current employment of indirect artillery fire.
It's not used taht way and you cannot find ANY FM that will cover such a situation... because THEY AREN'T USED THAT WAY.
Still waiting on vittelman to supply a suggestion for the round when calling for fire.
He won't because he Can't. But we can keep this up for months or years... doesn't bother me.... I'm happy to keep it on the front page forever to illustrate that he doesn't know what he's talking about and can't say he was wrong.
It's hilarious and I enjoy laughing at him.