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Chapter 3 3-10 ATP 3-09.24 30 March 2022 assets to capitalize on their different capabilities. The commander synchronizes reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with the FAB concept of operations and the FS plan of the higher HQ. 3-43. WLRs are the FABs primary means of collecting information used to produce intelligence. WLRs and TA assets focus primarily on collecting information about the enemy and the environment to satisfy the priority intelligence requirements. TARGET ACQUISITION 3-44. Target acquisition is the detection, identification, and location of a target in sufficient detail to permit the effective employment of weapons (JP 3-60). The goal of the FAB TA effort is to provide timely and accurate information to enhance the attack of specified targets. TA systems and equipment perform the key tasks of target detection, location, tracking, identification, and classification for FS operations. Due to the lack of organic surveillance and reconnaissance assets, the FAB typically relies on external agencies for battlefield damage assessment. 3-45. TA assets are an active emitter on the battlefield which can be passively detected by enemy sensors. WLRs are a prime target for enemy indirect fires. MDMP must include the integration of specific risk reduction measures to ensure TA assets remain functional to support FAB operations. 3-46. The integration of specific risk reduction techniques during MDMP will allow the FAB S-3 to generate orders which increase the survivability of the TA assets to ensure a cognitive advantage to the FAB commander and staff. Specific electromagnetic protection risk reduction techniques include emissions control and the use of terrain masking to reduce exposure to enemy electromagnetic sensors. Weapons Locating Radars 3-47. The TAP contains AN/TPQ-53 and AN/TPQ-50-series WLRs. The TAP provides target intelligence and information based on acquisitions from mortar, artillery, and rocket systems to facilitate protection measures and enable counterfire mission processing. This platoon can also register mortars and artillery. The TAP or individual radar sections may be augmented with additional assets to create a tailored force package based on the tactical situation. In a deployed status, the FAB normally will control the employment of the TAP and any additional supporting counterfire WLRs and systems supporting the FAB mission. 3-48. The primary mission of the AN/TPQ-53 radar is to detect and locate enemy mortars, artillery, and rockets quickly and accurately enough to permit immediate engagement. The Q-53 is capable of locating hostile mortar, artillery, and rocket fire in a clutter environment, and provides friendly artillery registration and adjustment. The system was designed to provide 90-degree coverage against mortars at ranges up to 20km, cannon at ranges up to 50km and rockets at ranges up to 60km. It can also provide 360-degree coverage against mortars at ranges up to 15km and cannon and rockets at ranges up to 20km. 3-49. The primary mission of the AN/TPQ-50-series radar is to detect, locate, and report enemy indirect mortar fires. The system provides 360-degree detection and location of firing weapons at ranges from 500 meters to 10 km. For more information on WLRs and their employment see ATP 3-09.12. Weapons Locating Radar Employment 3-50. The FAB WLR assets must be integrated into FS planning, MDMP, and the targeting process of the supported HQ if WLR assets are to be effectively employed. WLR planning starts when the mission is received and continues throughout the entire targeting process. The targeting officer must be focused on the requirements for WLRs throughout this process. 3-51. The higher or supported command's FS planners, and the FAB commander recommend an organization for combat for the higher or supported command's WLR assets to meet the higher or supported commander's requirements and the FAB's mission. 3-52. There are three types of controls to consider for employment of the target acquisition systems. They are centralized, decentralized, and a combination of controls.