ATP-3-09-30 Observed Fires Download

28 September 2017 ATP 3-09.30 ix Introduction Army forces are employed with other Services as part of a joint force. Consequently, this ATP is grounded in joint doctrine as found in joint publications JP 3-09, JP 3-09.3, and JP 3-60. ATP 3-09.30 ties prescriptive Army doctrine publications such as Army doctrine publication (ADP) and Army doctrine reference publication (ADRP) 3-09 to field artillery operations techniques in support of the maneuver commander. To comprehend the doctrine contained in this publication, readers must first understand the overarching guidance provided to all members of the Army Profession in ADP 1 and ADP 3-0 and their references publications ADRP 1 and ADRP 3-0. Readers must also understand the principles of the joint operations (JP 3-0), joint fire support (JP 3-09), and joint targeting (JP 3-60). Whereas ADP 1 describes the missions, purpose, roles, and core competencies of the Army, ADRP 1 prescribes the moral principles for how and why the Army shapes, fights, and wins our Nation’s wars – in the right way – setting the tone for all our operations to maintain trust within and external to our profession. ADRP 3-0 provides a common understanding for accomplishing Army missions in unified land operations under ADRP 6-0 Mission Command. Techniques are non-prescriptive ways or methods used to perform missions, functions, or tasks (CJCSM 5120.01A). The techniques herein build on the collective knowledge and experience gained through recent operations, numerous exercises, and the deliberate process of informed reasoning. These techniques are rooted in the fires principles identified in ADP 3-09, ADRP 3-09, FM 3-09, and accommodate force design changes, new technologies and diverse adversaries. ATP 3-09.30 is organized into 7 chapters and 2 appendices. The Crater and Shell Fragment Analysis Reports Annex (B) was re-introduced to this ATP. Joint Fires Observer (JFO) responsibilities and duties, Close Air Support (CAS), Army Attack Aviation, Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS), and “Target Talk On” procedures were added to this ATP. Chapter 1 is an introduction to fire support and the relationship between maneuver and the observer for the effective accomplishment of tasks during operations. Chapter 2 describes the responsibilities of members of the fire support team (FIST), forward observer (FO) team, and options for employing observers and guidance for selecting and occupying an observation post. Chapter 3 describes the requirements for target location and identification by an observer in terms the shooter can understand. Chapter 4 describes the requirements for the call for fire and the goal to send the required information to the appropriate unit rapidly, accurately, and in sufficient detail to enable the firing unit to engage the target properly. Chapter 5 details the procedures for adjusting fire. Chapter 6 discusses the characteristics and any special considerations or techniques required to fire special munitions. Chapter 7 provides guidance on missions requiring special procedures for the observer. Appendix A describes the techniques the observer can use to self-locate in both a global positioning, and a degraded, denied, disrupted space operations environment. Appendix B describes the process of conducting and reporting for crater analysis and shelling reports. Based on current doctrinal changes, certain terms have been added, modified, or rescinded for purposes of this manual. The glossary contains acronyms and defined terms. This publication identifies suggested duties and responsibilities of key personnel and addresses techniques for employing fire support and touches on fire support planning considerations. It is based on current tables of organization and equipment and provides a starting point from which commanders can adjust their operations and training based on local training scenarios and the six factors of mission variables; mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, and civil considerations (METT- TC).