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Introducing the Series. . .
                              Combat Arms. . . Limited Edition Prints by Jason Arthaud (1781 bytes)
The Series, Combat Arms, consists of infantry within a line company observed during the conduct of live-fire training. It is not a portrayal of any historical event or any famous person. These works depict a few of the nameless infantry performing their respective duties. The illustrations provide a glimpse into the critical tasks these individuals continuously train to execute at a moment's notice. These occupations are thankless and unforgiving. Attention to detail is critical, as oversights and mistakes are potentially deadly.
Establishing and maintaining a state of combat readiness is an elusive goal. But for all who have faithfully trained, both those in the midst of conflict and those poised and ready to go, we give tribute with Combat Arms.

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BASE OF FIRE
Base of Fire (8468 bytes) Image Size: 7 3/4" x 10 1/2"
Total Size: 10" x 13"
Quantity: Limited Edition of 500
Authentication: Signed, Titled, and Numbered by the Artist
Price: $18.00

This drawing depicts a squad "Base of Fire." This firing position is delivering a high volume of accurate fire to fix and force the enemy to duck for cover. These men maintain suppression to cover the advance of an assault unit. As the assault unit nears the objective, the "base of fire" will cease, allowing them to sweep through and destroy the target. The backbone of a fire team is the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) (right foreground). The team leader (second from right) positions himself alongside the SAW and must dictate the rate of fire, ensure rounds stay on target and that all weapons cease at the proper moment.

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HIP SHOOT
Hip Shoot Smaller View (9631 bytes) Image Size: 7 3/4" x 10 1/2"
Total Size: 10" x 13"
Quantity: Limited Edition of 500
Authentication: Signed, Titled, and Numbered by the Artist
Price: $18.00

After spotting a target, a forward observer radios for a fire mission. Having received the "call-for-fire," these mortarmen, up to 3500 meters away, do not see the target. By plotting their location and that of the target, a direction of fire is determined. An aiming stake placed in the ground to their front, in line with the target, serves as their aiming point. After an initial firing, the observer relays the degree of any error back to the mortarmen by radio. Using their "aiming stake" as a reference point, the mortarmen apply elevation and deflection changes to the mortar's sight, countering the error from the previous shot. By realigning their weapon in this manner, they eventually adjust the rounds to impact the intended target.

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TRUE MOTIVATION
True Motivation (7296 bytes) Image Size: 7 3/4" x 10 1/2"
Total Size: 10" x 13"
Quantity: Limited Edition of 500
Authentication: Signed, Titled, and Numbered by the Artist
Price: $18.00

In the din of a platoon live-fire attack, this Sergeant "motivates" his squad to assault an enemy position. As supporting fires from friendly, adjacent elements cease, he orders his element to rush forward and assault. If his element fails to quickly close with and destroy the position, they will be caught in the open and exposed to enemy counter fires.

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The pictures are pen and ink drawings in the pointillism style -
the use of tiny dots to create an image.
They are printed on high quality art paper.

The Combat Arms sets are available in three versions.
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