UNIPATH STAFF
Soldiers with Qatar Joint Special Forces (QJSF) completed training in January 2018 on how to incorporate artillery and air power into their missions to defeat numerically larger opponents.
Thirteen officers and enlisted men with QJSF took part in the Fire Support Subject Matter Expert Exchange with the U.S. Army 75th Field Artillery Brigade. The exchange included three days of classroom instruction followed by a live-fire demonstration that was part of the Qatar Emiri Land Forces Field Artillery Advanced Course.
Day one involved discussions on the advantages and disadvantages of using artillery, mortar and air support in Special Forces operations. One of the many advantages is supporting fire allows small combat teams to engage numerically stronger forces.
Days two and three focused on map reading, targeting and fire adjustments. Instructors from the 75th Field Artillery Brigade used practical exercises to engage students, who received praise for their high level of professionalism and understanding of course material. Classroom instruction concluded with attendance at a previously scheduled live-fire demonstration in which Qatari Soldiers earned certification to command field artillery batteries.
QJSP plans additional training with its U.S. partners to focus more specifically on air support.
During the same period, the 75th Field Artillery Brigade conducted similar exchanges with Jordanian and Omani troops in their respective home countries.
Source: 75th Field Artillery Brigade