Picture of the Day: ROK Army Coastal Live Fire
Towed artillery guns fire as soldiers of the Army’s 23rd Infantry Division conduct a live-fire drill against a potential landing enemy along the shore in Gangneung, a coastal city in South Korea’s northeastern province of Gangwon, on Jan. 10, 2017. (Yonhap)
Anybody else think those pieces are a bit too close to the shore, and too close to one another? Wouldn’t it be better to have the artillery a bit farther back, and dispersed a little? Just asking, because I don’t really know.
Having done some artillery time, I’d say yes they’re too close to shore and too close to each other from a tactical standpoint. That said, this looks more like and administrative weapon qualification activity. Probably makes sense to do it this way if that’s the case.
@Jon Paul, it could because of range restrictions where they are firing from or could just be for PR reasons; it makes for a good photo op.
Thanks for the information guys. Though I’ve had family serve, I’m strictly an armchair observer, so it’s good to hear the pros speak. The pieces in the picture kind of look like the old British 25-pounders, though no doubt they are much newer models. Thanks again.
This is all photo op bs. Not tactical, but all the guns fit in the camera shot. Guns are 105mm KM101A1 Howitzers. Not a typical “coastal artillery” piece.