"We're all about shoot, move and communicate and it's better if we're faster at it," said Staff Sgt. Both the Alpha two and Alpha three models are towed systems capable of firing a 105mm round. This transition to the M119A3, or "Alpha Three," will equip the Battalion with the same weapons systems as that of Active Duty artillery battalions, helping supplement the needs of the Army. "It's pretty much the same gun, just a different way to aim it that provides a simpler and quicker way to get rounds down range." Cliff Holeman, commander of Bravo Battery. "The Alpha Three utilizes a specialized electronic system that allows the gun to know exactly where it is with GPS," explained Capt. In September, they will transition to a new weapons system, known as the "Alpha Three." Soldiers assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 160th Field Artillery, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, conducted a live fire exercise with their M119A2, known as "Alpha Two," 105mm Howitzers during their monthly drill weekend at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, earlier this month. Artillerymen from the Oklahoma Army National Guard had the opportunity to fire their current weapon system one last time before they transition to a new system later this year. This exercise marks the last time the 160th will fire the.įORT SILL, Okla. Members of the 1st Battalion, 160th Field Artillery, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, conducted a live fire exercise at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on March 2-4, 2018. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lynda Steele, a gunner with 1st Battalion, 160th Field Artillery, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard, prepares her 105mm Howitzer to fire during a live fire exercise at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
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