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Organizational Framework 30 March 2022 ATP 3-09.24 1-11 Maintain the target production map and the artillery target intelligence file in automated targeting systems. Request battle damage assessment on targets produced and passed to the fire control element for action. Weapons Locating Radar Sections and Survey Teams 1-37. The FAB TAPs contain two AN/TPQ-53 sections and two AN/TPQ-50 WLR teams. The assigned radar personnel are trained to conduct radar operations on all WLRs. A weapons locating radar is a continuous target acquisition counterbattery system that detects in-flight projectiles, and communicates point of origin and point of impact locations (FM 3-09). 1-38. The use of survey provides FA assets with a common grid that will permit the massing of fires. Survey is also used as a secondary method to establish survey control points for the WLR. The survey capabilities consist of an improved position and azimuth determining system-global positioning system (referred to as IPADS-G) which is located within the TAP. Target Processing Section 1-39. The FAB target processing sections consists of six FA personnel. The target processing sections consists of an assistant counterfire officer, a counterfire noncommissioned officer, a targeting noncommissioned officer, and two target processing specialists. 1-40. The section is responsible for locating enemy indirect fires systems, sensor management of the WLRs, and maintaining the current maintenance status of the WLRs during operations. The target processing section assists with integrating and synchronizing the WLR assets in accordance with the commander's intent and concept of operations NETWORK SUPPORT COMPANY 1-41. The network support company is organic to the FAB and provides the primary communications support to the brigade including: Connectivity through the supported HQ. Range extension of the FAB's communications services. Network management. Establishing primary CP voice and video capabilities. Performing limited signal electronic maintenance. 1-42. The signal network support company deploys, installs, operates, and maintains the information systems networks that support FAB operations and integrate with the division, corps, or theater networks. Key operational elements of the company include the network operations section, joint network node platoon, and network extension platoon. These elements enable FAB communications by providing line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight connectivity for unclassified and classified information voice and data, tactical network coverage, and CP support. 1-43. The joint network node platoon is normally located at the FAB main CP and the network extension platoon at the tactical command post (if formed), but depending on METT-TC, can be located where they can best support FAB operations. A command post is a unit headquarters where the commander and staff perform their activities (FM 6-0). BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION 1-44. The BSB consists of a headquarters and service company (HSC) organized to coordinate classes I (rations), II (clothing and individual equipment), III (petroleum, oils, and lubricants), IV (construction), V (ammunition), VII (major end items), and IX (repair parts) supplies, field maintenance, and limited transportation support. The BSB is a fixed HQ unit that derives its support capability through the attachment of various units selected to support the mission. For a BSB to fully support the FAB it must have a support relationship with a combat sustainment support BN of the corps expeditionary sustainment command. The