Counter fire [Image 134 of 208]

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

05.04.2006

Courtesy Photo

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

After receiving the call for a counter fire mission, April 25, in Mahmahdiyah, Iraq, Sgt. Timothy Olsen lifts the rear of the Howitzer and moves it quickly to acquire the appropriate range of the fire. From the time counter fire is called over the radio, the Soldiers of 1st Platoon, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, have a maximum of three minutes to be ready to fire on the target, the quickest time the platoon has been laid and ready to fire was an astonishing one minute and 42 seconds.

• Date Taken: 05.04.2006
• Date Posted: 05.04.2006 14:38
• Photo ID: 19547
• Resolution: 1750x1097
• Size: 1.62 MB
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ