The multiple launch rocket system Is a highly mobile, rapid-fire, surface-to-surface, free-fllght rocket and guided missile system. It Is designed to complement cannon artillery; to attack the enemy deep; and to strike at counterfire, air defense, and hlgh-payoff targets. It can supplement other fire support systems by engaging a dense army of mechanized targets during surge periods. The MLRS battalion Is a corps asset and can be attached to a field artillery (FA) brigade or to dMslon(s) within the corps. The MLRS battery Is organic to armored and mechanized Infantry divisions. Light Infantry divisions may receive MLRS support from corps assets. Section I INTRODUCTION ★ MLRS EMPLOYMENT CONCEPT The capabilities of MLRS make it one of the most versatile FA weapon systems available for both joint and combined arms operations.
DesignationFM 6-60
EditionSep 1993
StatusSuperseded
Pages238
FunctionFires
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)