Large-scale operations requiring artillerymen to lay down blankets of fire across wide swaths of enemy-held territory are likely a thing of the past, according to a Marine three-star general.
The future of artillery will be defined by small, sea-based operations that will require precision fire and quick decision making at the platoon level.
Wow - when did they start issuing crystal balls?

A few years ago, a very good General said that tanks were a thing of the past and signed off on their elimination (he was a tanker to boot). The only thing that saved him was that he recognized the gaffe, bought new Main Battle Tanks and shipped them overseas for use in a grapefield near you.

One thing soldiers should stay out of is the prediction business.