Transformation: bringing precision to MLRS rockets. From: FA Journal | Date: March 1, 2003| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2003 U.S. Field Artillery Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Increasing the precision of multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) rockets will provide greater lethality and effectiveness and, for the first time, allow MLRS to engage targets near friendly forces or noncombatants. Previously, it was considered too dangerous to engage these targets with MLRS fires.

This article discusses the guided MLRS (CMLRS) rocket and guided unitary rocket, both under development, that will increase MLRS employment options in future combat scenarios, limiting dangers to friendly forces and noncombatants and damage to structures protected by the rules of ...

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