If the 155mm Excalibur projectile is the future of cannon-fired artillery, then lessons learned from its recent fielding during Operation Iratfi Freedom (OIF) are providing a model for future munitipn-training programs.

Why does Excalibur require a differenr approach to training? The answer lies in the way missions have changed. War and insurgency have moved into urban environments, and destroying a city block is no longer an option. Precision engagements have become the new mission, and training is the key to getting advanced precision munitions like Excalibur selected as the choice munition by field commanders.

Since Excalibur relies on sophisticated targeting capability and new tactics ...

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