ATP-3-09-12 Field Artillery Counterfire and Weapons Locating Radar Operations Download
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Appendix K K-2 ATP 3-09.12 26 October 2021 MISSION PARAGRAPH 2 K-5. This paragraph should be a clear, concise statement of the counterfire mission as it pertains to WLRs. It contains who, what, when, where and why. EXECUTION PARAGRAPH 3 K-6. The execution paragraph explains how the mission will be accomplished. It contains the following subparagraphs: Concept of the Operation: This subparagraph (3a) gives the commander's concept for WLR and counterfire operations. This should include identification of designated cueing agents and general cueing guidance. Specific cueing guidance is listed in the coordination subparagraph (3d).Target Processing: This subparagraph (3b) is used to denote target processing flow. This information flow describes the relationship between the WLRs and the HQ controlling them. This paragraph does not represent the actual communications nets used but shows the destination flow of targeting information. The following are examples of the types of information that may be included in the processing subparagraph: All FA BN AN/TPQ-53 WLRs will report targets to their organic COS. FA BN COSs will assess each AN/TPQ-53 target. Retain if within the BCT AO or short of the CSB. Send targets to the DIVARTY TPS if outside the BCT AO or past the CSB. All AN/TPQ-50 WLRs will report targets directly to their organic COS or TPS. The target processing flow is based on the tactical situation and command relationships. Mission Command: This subparagraph (3c) deals with the command relationships assigned to WLRs. WLRs may be assigned a command relationship of attached/OPCON/TACON/DS/GS to FA BNs or higher HQ. Additionally, assign target blocks for each WLR. Coordination: The coordination subparagraph (3d) covers information that is not addressed in the unit tactical standing operating procedure (referred to as a TACSOP). At a minimum, the paragraph should contain the following: The requirement for the FA BNs to report AN/TPQ-53 WLRs’ refined locations and sectors of search to the DIVARTY TPS. Cueing and displacement guidance established by the DIVARTY counterfire officer, to include prowords and descriptions. Displacement guidance established by the DIVARTY counterfire officer, to include prowords and descriptions. CSB. Consideration must then be given to the establishment of a CSB. The CSB is indicated by a series of grid coordinates to define its location. Coordination for communications nets and relays, if required. Additional coordination for survey and security, if required. Instructions on requesting GS WLR coverage. SERVICE SUPPORT PARAGRAPH 4 K-7. This paragraph lists service support requirements as required. It may refer to the service support annex. COMMAND AND SIGNAL PARAGRAPH 5 K-8. The fifth paragraph lists required information as necessary. It may refer to the fire support annex. Any additional pertinent information will be include as enclosures. ENCLOSURES K-9. Enclosures to the TA Tab can include the following: Capabilities overlay, normally containing the following: Major unit boundaries, CFL, fire support coordination line, and FLOT.