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Field Notes 16 February 2016 ATP 3-09.02 4-3 TYPES OF FIELD NOTES 4-9. Procedures covering all situations cannot be prescribed; therefore, the examples in figure 4-2 (on page 4-4) should be used as a guide in developing suitable techniques. IPADS or IPADS-G data will also be recorded in DA Form 4446. In the heading, enter the designation of the type of survey performed (IPADS or IPADS-G survey). The date will be the actual date of the IPADS or IPADS-G survey. In the heading of the adjoining page, show the IPADS or IPADS-G serial number (electrical mounting base), the spheroid number, and the total mission time. Across from these three items, enter the names of the IPADS or IPADS-G operator, assistant operator, and the ZUPT time used to conduct the mission. Label the columns below the heading, from left to right, as follows: STA—to identify the updated or marked stations. Identification number (ID NO)—to identify the storage position in the IPADS computer corresponding to the updated or marked stations (IPADS can store data for more than 360 positions.). Position, azimuth, elevation (PAE)—to identify the function performed at each position. U/A—to identify unadjusted or adjusted data. EASTING—to identify the UTM grid zone and casting grid of the position. NORTHING—to identify the northing grid of the position. EL—to identify the elevation of the position. TAZ-GAZ—to identify the true azimuth and grid azimuth of a plumb bob two-position azimuth mark. DISTANCE—to identify the distance (in meters) from the last marked position, when required, or the distance measured in an optical measurement. MALFUNCTION—to identify any malfunctions during the survey mission. Note. Use the next recording page for recording horizontal an angles, grid azimuth, and offset distances for all optics measurements performed during the survey. The rest of the page will be used for remarks. SECURITY OF FIELD NOTES 4-10. A field survey notebook is as valuable to the enemy as a captured map. The notebook would enable the enemy to locate battery centers, observation posts (OP), and other military assets (radars, mortars, and such). For this reason, every effort must be made to safeguard the notebook. 4-11. Figure 4-2 (on page 4-4 through 4-7) are examples of common types of field notes kept by the recorder.