Military simulates attack with M110A2 howitzers

The military during a simulated firepower drill in Taoyuan yesterday deployed M110A2 self-propelled howitzers under a decentralized command structure.The drill was part of the Joint Defense Exercises, which began on Monday and run until tomorrow. The army’s 21st Artillery Command, which is under the Sixth Army Command, deployed the howitzers at a civilian vehicle maintenance facility in Pingjhen District (平鎮). Soldiers operate a M110A2 self-propelled howitzer in a simulated firepower drill in Taoyuan yesterday. Photo: CNA A Joint Fire Coordination Center assigned the firepower drill and transmitted targeting information to an artillery company, simulating engaging enemy targets at Haihu Beach (海湖海灘).The exercises also included detection of enemy forces entering Taiwan’s territorial waters.