ATP-3-09-12 Field Artillery Counterfire and Weapons Locating Radar Operations Download
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Chapter 4 4-14 ATP 3-09.12 26 October 2021 4-37. A restricted operations zone is airspace reserved for specific activities in which the operations of one or more airspace users is restricted (JP 3-52). The use of a ROZ is particularly useful for CFFZs. Creating a ROZ that is tied to a CFFZ will enable the COS/TPS to clear airspace rapidly once a target has been acquired within a CFFZ. The ADAM element should be nested in the planning of zones in order to request the ROZ creation in accordance with the Air Tasking Order time request standards. It is important when requesting and using a ROZ to do so sparingly. Being a good steward with airspace usage is a large part of the overall friendly air battle. 4-38. A common technique is for a ROZ to be requested and on order for activation. Once a target is acquired within a CFFZ, the COS or TPS will request activation of the corresponding ROZ in preparation for another acquisition. When the WLR acquires a second target from the same CFFZ, the ROZ will be activated and the airspace will now be precleared for counterfire. Using pattern analysis to predict the frequency and placement of enemy firing is critical to this technique. Figure 4-6 depicts the placement of two on order ROZs in association with their respective CFFZs. Figure 4-6. Airspace coordinating measures and zones CUEING 4-39. Cueing is the process designed to prompt or notify the WLR to begin radiating. The Cueing agent is a C2 element that has the authority to direct the WLRs search area and search time. Cueing authority should be limited with a clear chain of succession to eliminate multiple cueing agents trying to direct the WLR which can cause confusion or conflict of mission. Determining when and how to best cue the WLR is one of the