ATP-3-09-12 Field Artillery Counterfire and Weapons Locating Radar Operations Download
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Chapter 4 4-6 ATP 3-09.12 26 October 2021 Table 4-1. The instructions for completing DA Form 5957 (continued) Field Description Electromagnetic Warfare (EW): Indicate if there is an EW threat in the box next to EW Threat. Next specify if the threat is affecting friendly assets. Give a brief description of the threat type. If there is an EW threat review the survivability flow chart in conjunction with the commander’s risk assessment and METT-TC to determine emission limits. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN Block): Indicate if there is a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threat. If yes enter the MOPP level, and describe the threat type, such as persistent or non-persistent chemical agent. Ground: Indicate if there is a ground threat. If yes describe the threat type, such as: squad sized elements of unconventional forces, or mechanized forces observed within 10 km. Air: Indicate if there is an air threat. If yes describe the threat type, such as: attack aviation (type if known) observed within 15 km, or UAS (type if known) observed within 10 km. Cueing Agents (Call Sign and Designation) In Priority: List in priority by call sign, agents that can cue the WLR; example, “Thunder 35, DIVARTY CF” or “Thunder 15, DIVARTY FCE.” Reporting Channel Frequencies: List the communications nets on which the WLR is to operate. Include a description for each. For example Thunder 35, DIVARTY CF Voice: 798 and Digital: 790. These should coincide with the cueing agents above each field. Zone Data: List the type of zone and zone number (for example CFZ0001), and grid coordinates of the zones (minimum of three points and maximum of six points). In the description column. List the description of the activity (if any) in the zone. Also, list the command priority for CFFZs if upgraded. If a circular zone is desired, enter “circular” in the description, as well as the radius in meters. Then enter the center grid in the first coordinate box and N/A for the remainder. Attached Unit Information: Due to its small size, the radar section cannot provide its own security in a tactical situation. For this reason, the radar section must fall under the security of an adjacent unit or be augmented with personnel and weapon systems to provide security. Enter the unit name (example 1/A/2-22 IN), the frequency (FREQ Block) for communication, the unit call sign, and in the remarks a brief description (example one infantry platoon). Complete the information for all additionally attached units. ALT - alternate Km-kilometer AOS - azimuth of search MAX-maximum CBRN - chemical biological radiological nuclear METT-TC-mission enemy terrain troops available time and CD - cavalry division civilian considerations CF - command fire MIN-minimum CFFZ - call for fire zone MOPP-mission oriented protective posture DIVARTY - division artillery MTN-mountain DS - direct support PRI- priority DS - direct support RDO -radar deployment order DTG - date time group RPA-radar position area EW - electromagnetic warfare SOS-sector of search FA - field artillery TA-target acquisition FCE - fire control element TAB-table FREQ – frequency UAS-unmanned aircraft system GS - general support WLR-weapon locating radar IN- infantry Notes: The preparer can enter additionally details, or instructions, for the mission that were not be covered within other portions of the DA Form 5957. AZIMUTH SEARCH SECTOR 4-16. Sectors of search are areas within the AO where WLRs focus their capabilities. Sectors of search are determined during IPB and refined in the decide function of targeting. During the Decide function, decisions are made concerning what target systems should be acquired and engaged, where and when targets are likely to be found, and what assets can locate the target. Doctrinal employment considerations, in conjunction with templates and intelligence assessments produced during IPB, dictate the areas in which the WLR search should be focused. The location of friendly boundaries and FSCMs may also affect the assignment of search sectors.