M109A5 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer (US Army)
United States Army

M109A5 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer
Operator: 4th Infantry Division
Location: Fort Carson, Colorado (USA)
Timeframe: 1991-1993

Personal Interest:
During my tour at Ft. Carson, Division Artillery (DIVARTY) was the primary ground operations consumer of the weather data I provided. Wind and atmospheric pressure data were necessary for accurate artillery strikes. Division Artillery of 4ID operated the new M109A5 self-propelled 155mm howitzer. Although 4th Infantry did not deploy for Operation Desert Storm, the armor was nonetheless painted desert sand in case rapid deployment became necessary. M109A5 howitzers were frequently operated on the Fort Carson reservation and the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site for exercises.