FIELD ARTILLERY


Meaning of FIELD ARTILLERY in English

Equipment, supplies, ammunition, and personnel involved in the use of cannon, rocket, or surface-to-surface missile launchers. Field artillery cannons are classified according to caliber as follows. Light — 120mm and less. Medium — 121-160mm. Heavy — 161-210mm. Very heavy — greater than 210mm. Also called FA. See also direct support artillery; general support artillery."

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.