Expeditionary Fire Support System

Randy · #1 August 1st, 2007, 02:27 AM

I have not heard much lately about the new Marine Corps EFSS mortar. Does anyone know if this new mortar system has been placed in operation? I know the M777 light weight howitzer is in operation. I would think that a 120mm mortar would come in handy in Iraq. Thanks

Suhiir · #2 August 17th, 2007, 01:02 AM

Best info I've found indicates the Dragon Fire II 120mm mortar is due to be placed in service in 2008.

Suhiir · #3 March 25th, 2008, 02:42 PM

New update on the EFSS

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a

DRG · #4 March 25th, 2008, 05:41 PM

I've put this in the next OOB's at a 1/2009 start. Time will tell if that ends up correct or not

Don

Suhiir · #5 March 25th, 2008, 11:09 PM

Yeah, put it in mine for a 1/2009 start too.

Now the question is what about the Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV).

Currently they're using old jeeps (yes the classic WW II ones) for transport because the HMMWV won't fit inside an Osprey.

thatguy96 · #6 March 26th, 2008, 12:16 AM

GAO reviewed the EFSS as part of a larger audit March '07. I updated the EFSS page at work to reflect their findings (I'm currently an intern at globalsecurity.org among other things...and it'll take them 6 months to put that page up hehe). I'll check it while I'm at work Friday and see what they reported the Program Office as suggesting the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) date was.