{"id":1346836,"date":"2022-02-27T07:57:25","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T12:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1346836"},"modified":"2022-02-27T08:08:13","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T13:08:13","slug":"rise-of-the-rocket-launcher-portends-the-end-of-the-armored-division","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rise-of-the-rocket-launcher-portends-the-end-of-the-armored-division\/","title":{"rendered":"Rise of the Rocket Launcher Portends the End of the Armored Division"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frise-of-the-rocket-launcher-portends-the-end-of-the-armored-division%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1346836&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><table id=\"amazon-polly-audio-table\">\n<tr>\n<td id=\"amazon-polly-audio-tab\">\n<div id=\"amazon-ai-player-label\">Experimental Feature: Audio Read Version<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><span>I believe a rocket division should be at the core of British warfighting doctrine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It is widely agreed that a division is the lowest formation capable of operational art and therefore able to conduct conventional warfare in the 21<\/span><span>st<\/span><span> Century.\u00a0 A division should protect the rear, resource the close, and fight the deep.\u00a0 The current British warfighting division is formed around a core of armoured brigade combat teams (BCT), with main battle tanks and infantry.\u00a0 In this context, fires enable the manoeuvre of the combat arms which provide the decisive strike to defeat an enemy.\u00a0 This is an out-dated, industrial age concept, no longer fit for modern high intensity operations.\u00a0 The days of the armoured division are over and manoeuvre should now enable fires.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What is the \u201cdeep\u201d?<\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span>ADP Land Operations describes the \u2018deep battle\u2019 as being \u2018conducted at long range and often over a protracted timescale, against an adversary\u2019s forces or resources not currently engaged in the close battle\u2019.<span id=\"easy-footnote-1-28084\" class=\"easy-footnote-margin-adjust\"><\/span><span class=\"easy-footnote\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wavellroom.com\/2022\/02\/23\/rise-of-the-rocket-launcher\/#easy-footnote-bottom-1-28084\"><a href=\"denied:\" https: \/><span>https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/605298\/Army_Field_Manual__AFM__A5_Master_ADP_Interactive_Gov_Web.pdf<\/span><\/a><span> Last accessed: 5 December 2021&#8243;><sup>1<\/sup><\/span>\u00a0 The divisional deep cannot be clearly delineated on the battlefield because it depends on a number of factors.\u00a0 It is a flexible and ever-changing area but generally begins 5km from the forward line of own troops or the limit of reconnaissance for the close battle.\u00a0 It extends to the fire support coordination line at 84km, marking the range of the M270 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Operations in the deep focus on striking targets identified following analysis of the enemy centre of gravity.\u00a0 These targets are often key military objectives such as command and control nodes and striking them aims to defeat an opponent before the close battle begins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Who currently fights the divisional deep battle?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span>Before we discuss who currently fights the divisional deep, we must first understand some of the key constraints and assumptions in our thinking.\u00a0 Close Air Support (CAS), delivered by fast air and orchestrated by joint terminal air controllers, was a force multiplier during operations in Afghanistan.\u00a0 However, in a conventional context it will be difficult to use because air defence systems will drastically reduce its survivability.\u00a0 Another constraint is the high probability that GPS systems will be denied. this will limiting effective targeting by aircraft.\u00a0 These factors challenge how our current division, and it\u2019s armour and attack helicopters, wants to fight the deep battle.\u00a0 We need a different model of warfare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28088\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28088\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28088\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/45158572-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2093\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A MLRS firing. Photo: MOD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span>Against this operating context the most credible answer is rocket artillery.\u00a0 The British Army committed to growing its GMLRS force from 30 to 44 in the Integrated Review.\u00a0 GMLRS is the only inservice system capable of operating in a GPS denied environment where air power is not available.\u00a0 It has both the range and punch to fight the deep.\u00a0 Experience since 2003 sees small packets of launchers employed as close support.\u00a0 This is an inefficient use of rocket artillery.\u00a0 It has lead to a generation of divisional planners with limited knowledge of massed fires in the deep.\u00a0 Before investing in new artillery, the Army must first define how to fight with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The next question is about targeting.\u00a0 What exists 80+ km down range to use the GMLRS?\u00a0 Remote piloted aircraft systems, and other ISTAR assets, are likely to be denied and are unreliable in modern warfare. \u00a0Therefore the division is unable to conduct the find in the deep.\u00a0 Other sensors, such as electromagnetic warfare and weapon locating radars, are available but unreliable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>During the Cold War \u2018stay behind\u2019 Observation Post (OP) soldiers were used to conduct deep targeting.\u00a0 They still exist in the Army today and are the only organic asset the British Army has 80+ km past the forward line of own troops. Despite technological advancements, in <\/span><span>2020<\/span><span> Major General Anthony Stone stated that \u2018the most reliable, flexible and effective form of artillery target indication was then, and still is, provided by the specially trained OP soldier.\u00a0 Their eyes, ears, experience and instant decision-making ability being second to none in the process of high-quality surveillance and target acquisition\u2019.\u00a0 The deduction is that finding high value and high pay-off targets falls to Special Observers due to their reliability, low signature, and skills in surveillance. \u00a0In a degraded environment, technical means won\u2019t provide the solutions, or the certainty, modern warfare demands.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Fighting the deep: ammunition<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span>The GMLRS was designed in the late 1970\u2019s to combat the Soviet Union BM21 and it remains relatively unchanged today.\u00a0 The British Army is moving forward with the recapitalisation of the GMLRS fleet and have bought in a modern family of munitions offering different opportunities.\u00a0 This includes the alternate warhead and the M31A1F1 GMLRS-U ER (extended range) rockets.\u00a0 This allows rockets to strike out to 120km, matching the Russian 9A53-S<\/span> <span>Tornado.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>GMRLS is not, however, the only asset available.\u00a0 The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), favoured by the Americans, is part of the MLRS family.\u00a0 The HIMARS is a light, wheeled version of the M270 GMLRS, utilising the same rocket pod.\u00a0 It is an option the British Army could purchase and utilise as part of a rocket division.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28089\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28089\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28089\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/32877736868_5d2d48e603_o-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4745\" height=\"3163\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28089\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">US Army HIMARs firing in 2019. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. James Lefty Larimer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span>The family of munitions for the MLRS family is growing and developing.\u00a0 The Army Tactical Missile System (ATACM) will allow the GMLRS to fire out to 300km and is already available to American HIMARS units.\u00a0 The Precision Strike Missile (PRSM) pushes the range even further allowing the \u2018very deep\u2019 battle to be struck and influenced with a range of 499km.\u00a0 This is just short of the 500km limit set by the INF treaty (although with the USA set to withdraw from this, rockets could go further).<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Alternative Warhead round, compatible with British GMLRS, would enable a rocket division to both fight the deep and support the close battle.\u00a0 It has a range exceeding 70km with a 200lb class fragmentation warhead which delivers 160,000 tungsten fragments.<span id=\"easy-footnote-2-28084\" class=\"easy-footnote-margin-adjust\"><\/span><span class=\"easy-footnote\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wavellroom.com\/2022\/02\/23\/rise-of-the-rocket-launcher\/#easy-footnote-bottom-2-28084\"><a href=\"denied:\" https: \/><span>https:\/\/www.lockheedmartin.com\/en-us\/products\/guided-mlrs-unitary-rocket.html<\/span><\/a><span> Last accessed: 21 November 2021&#8243;><sup>2<\/sup><\/span>\u00a0 With an effective area of 400x400m, this warhead is ideally utilised against enemy infantry in the close battle, but can still damage armoured sighting systems, tracks, and weaponry.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Along with the GMLRS, the current depth fires regiment has an Exactor (E2) battery.\u00a0 Capable of striking enemy armour with HEAT rounds with a range of over 30km, E2 fills any gap left by vacating armoured units in the context of a rocket division.\u00a0 This combination offers a range of close support and deep strike assets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Less than lethal\u2026<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span>It is not just lethal effects that the MLRS family could deliver.\u00a0 In 2019 China tested an electromagnetic pulse ballistic missile effective at 3000km.\u00a0 The rocket creates a chemical explosion generating an electromagnetic pulse.\u00a0 It instantly disables communication and power lines, aiming to reduce an enemy\u2019s will to fight.<span id=\"easy-footnote-3-28084\" class=\"easy-footnote-margin-adjust\"><\/span><span class=\"easy-footnote\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wavellroom.com\/2022\/02\/23\/rise-of-the-rocket-launcher\/#easy-footnote-bottom-3-28084\"><a href=\"denied:\" https: \/><span>https:\/\/asiatimes.com\/2021\/09\/chinas-emp-missile-would-plunge-cities-into-darkness\/<\/span><\/a><span> Last accessed: 21 November 2021&#8243;><sup>3<\/sup><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Another potential non-lethal rocket has been tested by Russia.\u00a0 The Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite (DA-ASAT) missile successfully struck and destroyed a Russian satellite in November 2021.\u00a0 Having the ability to destroy enemy satellite systems will effect communication systems, weather forecasting, and the use of GPS.<span id=\"easy-footnote-4-28084\" class=\"easy-footnote-margin-adjust\"><\/span><span class=\"easy-footnote\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wavellroom.com\/2022\/02\/23\/rise-of-the-rocket-launcher\/#easy-footnote-bottom-4-28084\"><a href=\"denied:\" https: \/><span>https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2021\/11\/15\/politics\/russia-anti-satellite-weapon-test-scn\/index.html<\/span><\/a><span> Last accessed: 21 November 2021&#8243;><sup>4<\/sup><\/span>\u00a0 These in turn will degrade the ability for an enemy to conduct cyber warfare, talk and target, across the deep battlespace potentially stopping any conflict before it begins.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>The concept of a rocket division<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span>A rocket division is not a new concept.\u00a0 The Russian Army has Strategic Rocket Forces containing three rocket armys, each holding between four and six rocket divisions.\u00a0 A concept Russia has been developing since before the Cold War, Russia frequently exercises to telegraph diplomatic intentions and to threaten other nations.\u00a0 Russia has utilised its rocket divisions in Syria and Crimea massing fires and destroying its enemies\u2019 territories by the grid square.<span id=\"easy-footnote-5-28084\" class=\"easy-footnote-margin-adjust\"><\/span><span class=\"easy-footnote\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wavellroom.com\/2022\/02\/23\/rise-of-the-rocket-launcher\/#easy-footnote-bottom-5-28084\"><span>https:\/\/nationalinterest.org\/blog\/reboot\/why-russia-loves-rocket-artillery-weapons-and-ukraine-hates-them-183022Last assessed: 20 November 2021.&#8221;><sup>5<\/sup><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To achieve a credible rocket division requires a fundamental change to the Army\u2019s task organisation.\u00a0 In this case the two armoured BCT\u2019s would need to reorganise around the core of one or two rocket regiments, with an additional E2 battery to enable the close battle.\u00a0 This would give each BCT two GMLRS units and the division six.\u00a0 Armour would remain, but in a supporting role to protect the rockets and clear remaining positions.\u00a0 This shifts the emphasis of doctrine from manoeuvre to fires.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t stop commanders fascinating over the close battle. But it does give options to actually fight the deep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Special Observers and deploying the division<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span>Special Observers and STA patrols are experts in static covert surveillance and the delivery of joint fires in both rural and urban environments. Whilst capable of more traditional subsurface observation, they are equally capable of sub-threshold operations, utilising civilianised vehicles and urban OPs. This makes Special Observers the ideal sensor and fire controllers for a rocket division. <\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Whilst an array of sensors must be considered and layered, the reliability of the Special Observers must see them heavily involved in any future rocket division. \u00a0Originating from stay behind OP\u2019s, their role is vastly changed today.\u00a0 <\/span><span>Special Observers could deploy forward in geographic areas of interest building up the pattern of life, developing understanding so that if the conflict comes, we are already in a position to react<\/span><span>. Special Observers should deploy early during rising tensions in small teams appropriate for each theatre. They should operate sub-threshold and solely use civilliansed platforms to maintain a more discreet posture.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28090\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28090\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28090\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Specialobservers-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"510\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Special Observers practicing the delivery of Joint Fires on exercise. Photo: Si Middleton.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span>Special Observers can operate effectively in the physical domain but should now look to expand into the space and cyber domains.\u00a0 Whilst expanding their expertise, Special Observers should look to \u00a0reduce their signature.\u00a0 Targeting using satellite imagery does present problems, questions are raised regarding accuracy and post strike assessment.\u00a0 When fighting the deep battle, it is likely that targets will be static and of such importance that older imagery which risks collateral damage may be used.\u00a0 Special Observers should also look at social media as a method of targeting and influence.\u00a0 This was proven as a concept by Russia who weaponised social media in the Crimea and the Donbass.\u00a0 Social media can be used to build up a pattern of life within an area, in locating specific high value individuals or as a discrete method of communicating.\u00a0 As part of the whole force approach, defence puts people at the heart of decision making and selects the right mix of people and skill sets for each task.\u00a0 Special Observers should look to work alongside specialist agencies such as GCHQ and the Special Intelligence Service, capable of greatly assisting operations in the cyber domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Summary<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span>The British Army has a fascination with ground manoeuvre.\u00a0 A rocket division offers an opportunity to think about how we fight differently.\u00a0 Of course, if we are to fight a peer-on-peer conflict, we are likely to be doing so as part of NATO but these shouldn\u2019t be excuses for remaining stagnant and neglecting our ability to fight the divisional deep.\u00a0 A rocket division is a credible contribution.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The British Army\u2019s current trajectory increases the number of rocket assets and grows a Special Observer capability.\u00a0 This will improve our ability to fight the deep battle.\u00a0 However, this is not a \u2018silver-bullet\u2019 and is a short-term plan.\u00a0 The longer-term solution is the creation of a division with rocket launchers at its core.\u00a0 <\/span><span>The handing over of the baton from armour to rocket launchers is crucial for future success and key activity in the British Army\u2019s fight to remain relevant.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mab-1915413316\" class=\"m-a-box\" data-plugin-release=\"4.5.1\" data-plugin-version=\"pro\" data-box-layout=\"slim\" data-box-position=\"below\" data-multiauthor=\"false\" data-author-type=\"guest\">\n<div class=\"m-a-box-container molongui-border-style-solid                molongui-border-width-3-px m-a-box-shadow-right\">\n<div class=\"m-a-box-tab m-a-box-content m-a-box-profile\" data-profile-layout=\"layout-1\" data-author-ref=\"guest-28004\" itemscope itemid=\"#molongui-disabled-link\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\">\n<div class=\"m-a-box-content-middle\">\n<div class=\"m-a-box-item m-a-box-avatar\">\n<span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wavellroom.com\/2021\/12\/SiMiddleton-150x150.jpg\" class=\"m-radius-none molongui-border-style-solid molongui-border-width-2-px wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>                <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-a-box-item m-a-box-data\">\n<div class=\"m-a-box-title\">\n<h5 class=\"molongui-font-size-22-px molongui-text-align-left                        molongui-text-case-none\" itemprop=\"name\">\n<span class=\"molongui-font-size-22-px molongui-text-align-left\"><br \/>\nSimon Middleton                <\/span><br \/>\n<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-a-box-bio\" itemprop=\"description\">\n<div class=\"molongui-font-size-14-px molongui-text-align-justify  molongui-line-height-10\">\n<p><span>Captain Simon Middleton is a Fire Support Team (FST) Commander and Troop Commander at 5<\/span><span>th<\/span><span> Regiment Royal Artillery \u2013 The Army\u2019s Surveillance, Target and Acquisition Regiment. Commissioned in December 2017, he initially posted to 1<\/span><span>st<\/span><span> Regiment Royal Horse Artillery before his Battery re-subordinated to 26<\/span><span>th<\/span><span> Regiment Royal Artillery. There he served two tours as a Troop Commander with operational roles of both Battery Reconnaissance Officer and Command Post Officer. He deployed on exercises in the USA, France, Norway, Austria and Germany prior to his FST Commanders course and unit move.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The views expressed in his writing are his and do not represent the views of the Ministry of Defence. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"easy-footnotes-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"easy-footnote-single\"><span id=\"easy-footnote-bottom-1-28084\" class=\"easy-footnote-margin-adjust\"><\/span>British Army. (2021). ADP Land Operations. Available online: <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/605298\/Army_Field_Manual__AFM__A5_Master_ADP_Interactive_Gov_Web.pdf\"><span>https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/605298\/Army_Field_Manual__AFM__A5_Master_ADP_Interactive_Gov_Web.pdf<\/span><\/a><span> Last accessed: 5 December 2021<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"easy-footnote-single\"><span id=\"easy-footnote-bottom-2-28084\" class=\"easy-footnote-margin-adjust\"><\/span>Lockheed Martin. (2021). GMLRS: The Precision Fires Go-To Round. Available online: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lockheedmartin.com\/en-us\/products\/guided-mlrs-unitary-rocket.html\"><span>https:\/\/www.lockheedmartin.com\/en-us\/products\/guided-mlrs-unitary-rocket.html<\/span><\/a><span> Last accessed: 21 November 2021<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"easy-footnote-single\"><span id=\"easy-footnote-bottom-3-28084\" class=\"easy-footnote-margin-adjust\"><\/span>Asia Times. (2021). China\u2019s EMP missile would plunge cities into darkness. Available online: <a href=\"https:\/\/asiatimes.com\/2021\/09\/chinas-emp-missile-would-plunge-cities-into-darkness\/\"><span>https:\/\/asiatimes.com\/2021\/09\/chinas-emp-missile-would-plunge-cities-into-darkness\/<\/span><\/a><span> Last accessed: 21 November 2021<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"easy-footnote-single\"><span id=\"easy-footnote-bottom-4-28084\" class=\"easy-footnote-margin-adjust\"><\/span>CNN Politics. (2021). US says \u2018it won\u2019t tolerate\u2019 Russia\u2019s \u2018reckless and dangerous\u2019 anti-satellite missile test. Available online: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2021\/11\/15\/politics\/russia-anti-satellite-weapon-test-scn\/index.html\"><span>https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2021\/11\/15\/politics\/russia-anti-satellite-weapon-test-scn\/index.html<\/span><\/a><span> Last accessed: 21 November 2021<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"easy-footnote-single\"><span id=\"easy-footnote-bottom-5-28084\" class=\"easy-footnote-margin-adjust\"><\/span>Why Russia Loves Rocket Artillery Weapons (And Ukraine Hates Them). (2021). The National Interest. Available online: <span>https:\/\/nationalinterest.org\/blog\/reboot\/why-russia-loves-rocket-artillery-weapons-and-ukraine-hates-them-183022Last assessed: 20 November 2021.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experimental Feature: Audio Read Version  I believe a rocket division should be at the core of British warfighting doctrine. 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