Unit Structure
The battalion consists of three firing batteries of M109A6 Paladin 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzers. Each firing battery consists of six guns, six Field Artillery Ammunition Supply Vehicles (FAASVs, also referred to as CATs), two Fire Direction Control (FDC) vehicles, and various support vehicles. Firing batteries are staffed with approximately 100 men, sub-divided into three platoons (1st, 2nd, and Headquarters).
The battalion also contains two non-firing batteries. The service battery consists of Palletized Loading System (PLS) resupply vehicles, fuelers, cooks, and logistics support services sections. The headquarters battery and headquarters element, collectively known as Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), consists of battalion command and staff, with supporting equipment and personnel in each of the staff sections (S1 – S6).
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