Marines and Mortars: how the USMC packs its punch

Colonel Anthony Johnson, Commanding Officer of the US Marine Corps Artillery Detachment at Fort Sill, tells Defence IQ the developments and challenegs on mortar and artillery capabilities for the USMC and recent operational feedback. He also considers the future of the field, and how Marines are taking on the difficult task of training Afghan troops in new techniques. He will be speaking at Future Mortar Systems 2010 in November. For more information, visit www.future-mortars.co.uk.