Quote Originally Posted by Cavguy View Post
I've got it but can't forward it outside of DoD. Send me a PM if you have a .mil account and are current DoD.

It pretty much laments that the FA has done everything but arty since 2003, and the branch has problems. For example, LTC Yingling's FA BN is deploying - to do detainee ops at Bucca. Other FA units are doing infantry BN work, perimeter guard (particularly MLRS units), or convoy escort. It worked as a short fix in 2003-2004, but after 5 years is now beginning to threaten long term ability of the FA to do their assigned mission. I also think it was written by non-FA because if it came from FA branch it could/would be seen as whining - instead it's maneuver commanders bringing up the issue.

Other branches (tankers, engineers) are in a similar box, but both do most of their core skillsets downrange on a regular basis. Also slight miscalculations with 155mm have worse effects.
No .mil, but thanks for the reply. Interesting that it's from maneuver commanders, I'd assumed it was artillery officers that wrote it.