[Darksheare]

MLRS cannot mark with smoke or do illume missions.
Yet.
But a 105mm illume round costs less than an MLRS illume rocket would.
And a White phosphorus 105mm round is safer and costs less than an MLRS white phosphorus rocket would.

The WP rounds tend to be picky about rough handling, and an MLRS rocket tends to be thin skinned.

[neverdem]

Do you recall any stories within the last year or so where they discussed using old artillery tubes for inert precision guided munitions, like Jdams, for targets in populated areas.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

A Case For Howitzers In Afghanistan