ATP-3-09-12 Field Artillery Counterfire and Weapons Locating Radar Operations Download
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26 October 2021 ATP 3-09.12 K-1 Appendix K Target Acquisition TAB This appendix explains the planning, development, and distribution of the TA Tab to the Fire Support Plan in Annex D (Fires) of an OPORD. It provides detailed information on the individual responsibilities of certain staff members as they relate to the TA Tab’s creation and distribution. The TA Tab is a managerial tool used primarily by the FAB, DIVARTY, and FA BN staffs. It is used to ensure that all WLRs are employed to support the maneuver forces and meet the commander’s intent. Although no specific format for the tab is prescribed, the five-paragraph OPORD format is used when the TA Tab is issued separately. PREPARATION K-1. At echelon, the Counterfire/Targeting officer is responsible for creating, deciphering, and distributing the TA Tab as it pertains to their unit’s responsibility in the counterfire fight. The intelligence officer at echelon, assistant counterfire officer, and counterfire NCO provide additional input during the development process. The TA Tab is written in the five paragraph OPORD format and includes any relevant enclosures. TARGET ACQUISITION TAB HEADING K-2. The tab heading includes the security classification, the title line, references, and the time zone used throughout the operation. The classification is shown at the top and bottom of each page of the document. Refer to figure K-1. Figure K-1. Target Acquisition Tab heading MAJOR PARAGRAPHS K-3. Major paragraphs include the situation, mission, execution, service support, and the command and signal paragraphs. SITUATION PARAGRAPH 1 K-4. This paragraph includes the friendly situation, supported units, and other TA assets in sector. Include specific enemy and friendly information that form a basis for threat assessments required for the RDO.