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Chapter 5 5-24 ATP 3-09.30 28 September 2017 Example Number 3 is now fired and the round impacts 10 meters right of the desired burst location as indicated in figure 5-14. The observer then sends NUMBER 3, LEFT 10, NUMBER 3 IS ADJUSTED, SHEAF IS ADJUSTED, END OF MISSION, OVER. Figure 5-15. Number three is adjusted Mortar Registration Point Location Considerations 5-82. The following criteria should be considered when selecting a mortar registration point: Facilitate future operations. Anticipate the maximum range the mortar will fire. Transfer limits of the mortar. According to TC 3-22.91, registration corrections can be applied. 1,500 meters beyond and short of the registration point and 400 mils left and right of the weapon location. In most cases, the preferred registration point location can be determined by subtracting 1,500 meters from the maximum range of the mortar or the maximum range the weapon is expected to fire. Registration point location is clear of personnel, is semi-permanent, on level terrain and easily identifiable. Also consider whether the area will support an observation post to conduct the registration. The registration point is accurately located (nearest 10 meters). TIME REGISTRATION 5-83. If a time registration is required after the impact registration has been completed, the observer determines and announces refinement data and commands the time registration to be fired; for example, RIGHT 10, ADD 10, RECORD AS REGISTRATION POINT, TIME, REPEAT, OVER. Note. Mortars do not conduct time registrations. Mortar mechanical time fuze are typically used with illumination rounds.