ABCT (not HBCT) FA BN structure?

2015-02-12T15:42:52-05:00

I am preparing a brief (for MICCC) which addresses the structure of an ABCT. I came from an ABCT, and the FA BN only had 2 batteries.
- FM 3-90.6 published 14 SEP 2010 displays 2 x 155mm batteries
- Unable find an equivalent ADP to confirm updated information for an ABCT
- an ABCT in Fort Riley has 3 batteries, the ABCT I came from has 2 batteries

Is anyone up to date on ABCT structure? If so, can you point to a doctrinal answer please?

Thanks!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2015 4:52 PM

2015-02-12T16:52:34-05:00

From what I understand they will all be going to three batteries. If I read it right each BCT, to include, ABCT will three maneuver battalions. On the two over seas BCTs will stay with two. In this situation a battery will be dedicated to a battalion. If they only had two they may have not been set up for the new structure yet.

Big BCT changes mapped out for 2015

The Army is reorganizing 20 brigade combat teams and inactivating six others this year as it pushes to complete a sweeping reorganization.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2015 7:58 PM

2015-02-13T19:58:44-05:00

The FM 3-90.6 pg 1-7 and 1-8 list out the Armored Brigade Combat Team organization and capabilities for the BCT. From a fires perspective, you have two batteries with 8 M109A5/A6 Paladins (155mm Self-Propelled) currently in the ABCT.

Under the new doctrine to be published and the stand-up with Division Artillery (DIVARTY), with each BCT gaining 3 manuever battalions, each battalion will have a dedicated battery to support it. The new doctrine at the ABCT level will have 3 batteries with a 6 howitzer configuration. For now stick with the published doctrine of the 2x8 batteries.

I've attached a diagram from FABOLC that spells out the current doctrine to how an ABCT Fires BN structure is. It has the full fires on it for the battalion to include the radar assets.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2015 10:35 PM

2015-02-13T22:35:32-05:00

I know for a fact I am out of my element but here is another source of info:
http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/atp4_90.pdf

Yeah I'm out of my league on this one.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2015 10:38 PM

2015-02-13T22:38:41-05:00

I know we are setting up two 105mm batteries and one 155mm battery.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2015 12:21 PM

2015-02-18T12:21:39-05:00

A friend of mine is standing up a third battery in an ABCT and it will be 2PLTs x 3 guns of M109A6.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Feb 25 at 2015 1:05 PM

2015-02-25T13:05:02-05:00

I remember this question when I was there. Odd that the SCCC now lays out the structure of the units (like I am a moron) in order to provide signal support.

Did you check the FM3-90.6?

http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/fm3_90x6.pdf