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105MM Plenty good
The 105mm family of munitions which can be fired from the 105 mm howitzers are very effective. They are also have quite effective ranges (out to about 17,500 meters). In the early part of Afghanistan the 10 MD did not deploy with their arty....DOD said they didn't need them....CAS would do the trick. The 10 MD used the infantry's 120mm mortars in support. And they were found wanting for the artillery mission. Later rotations took their M119A1s and used them to great effect. I believe the the Marines and Canadians are using their M777s light 155mm howitzers to great effect.
The key to 105mm use for lighter units is the cubes and weights of resupplying them. Easier than 155mm ammo.
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