Deployed in A-Stan since August 09, the CAESAR made its first engagement (tir opérationnel).
It was asked to provide support for the 2nd company of the 3rd marine infantry regiment (RIMa), involved in the "Camel Trophy" operation (offensive reco of the Vermont MSR, located between the Tagab FOB and lake Naghlu).
The gunners of the 11th Marine Artillery Regiment (RAM) shot around 12 155mm shells to disengage the RIMa infantry at a distance of 29km, with "an accuracy in line with the requirements" (précision conforme aux spécifications)
source: (in french)
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