New HIMARS/Cannon unit

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 May 2014 10:06:27 -0400

I'm PCSing next month to Bragg/18th Fires Bridage to be part of the new unit being stood up that's half HIMARS half cannon... anyone know any details of the unit/what to expect? Thanks.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2014 10:28 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 May 2014 10:28:34 -0400

I haven't yet heard about this unit. I would also like to know some details if anyone has them. I was just at Ft Sill with some fellow NCOs and we had a discussion with some of the MGs at the MG Division along with Mr Crespo and we were talking about the possible merger of the 13Bs and 13Ms and how feasible it actually is. What I said was that the only way I think it can work (and I am still very reluctant if it can) is if we start integrating units with cannons and MLRS. I guess this unit may show us if it is possible. Looking forward to hear more about this!!

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2014 11:10 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 23:10:11 -0400

From what I understand, they're just moving to strictly HIMARS and serving under the 18th ABN Corps. Any details/sources relating to the half HIMARS half cannon unit?

Source: http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/fort-bragg-s-th-fires-brigade-fired-its-last-howitzer/article_8d7b9bed-4bb3-5464-8f48-3ea0fb903c10.html

Response by SFC Dave Beran made Jan 15 at 2017 6:40 PM

SFC Dave Beran — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 18:40:42 -0500

It makes sense. The best of both worlds

Response by SFC Vernon Crane made Jul 14 at 2019 12:00 AM

SFC Vernon Crane — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:00:07 -0400

What does not make since is the practicality of it actually working. The HIMARS would out pace cannon on the battlefield. This is unless we are talking about fixed pos. But then why use rocket. This unit just does not make any since unless it is a war games computer training session.