ATP-3-09-30 Observed Fires Download

Special Munitions 28 September 2017 ATP 3-09.30 6-3 Table 6-2 Fire for effect Excalibur with proximity fuze Observer Fire Direction Center P51 THIS IS P87, FIRE FOR EFFECT, OVER. P87 THIS IS P51, FIRE FOR EFFECT, OUT. GRID NK3725146171 ALTITUDE 345 TLE 7 METERS, OVER GRID NK3725146171 ALTITUDE 345 TLE 7 METERS, OUT. RPG GUNNER ON ROOFTOP, EXCALIBUR, PROXIMITY, OVER. RPG GUNNER ON ROOFTOP, EXCALIBUR, PROXIMITY, OUT. Legend. TLE—target location error RPG—rocket propelled grenade Table 6-3. Fire for effect Excalibur with delay fuze Observer Fire Direction Center P51 THIS IS P87, FIRE FOR EFFECT, OVER. P87 THIS IS P51, FIRE FOR EFFECT, OUT. GRID NK9336187631, ALTITUDE 105 TLE 5 METERS, OVER. GRID NK9336187631, ALTITUDE 105 TLE 5 METERS, OUT. SNIPER ON TOP FLOOR OF BUILDING, EXCALIBUR, DELAY, OVER. SNIPER ON TOP FLOOR OF BUILDING, EXCALIBUR, DELAY, OUT. Legend. TLE—target location error 6-9. For more information on Excalibur, see TB 9-1320-203-10. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ACCELERATED PRECISION MORTAR INITIATIVE (APMI) 6-10. The Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) is an organic, indirect fire capability that provides all weather, precision-guided munition to infantry battalions. APMI is a capability intended to maximize the infantry battalion’s ability to defeat targets in situations where rules of engagement would otherwise not allow target engagement due to collateral damage concerns or to exposing Soldiers to adversary weapon systems. It is available to the commander to employ in complex, mountainous, restrictive terrain, and urban environments. Its accuracy mitigates collateral damage and reduces the number of rounds required to create the desired effect on the target. 6-11. APMI is a system of systems composed of four systems which include the XM395 mortar cartridge, the XM701 Precision Lightweight Universal Mortar Setter System (PLUMSS), the M32 Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer and the M150/M151 Mortar Fire Control System Dismounted. 6-12. APMI XM395 cartridge uses a standard M934 high explosive 120mm mortar projectile body. In the nose, a GPS receiver and computer controlled aerodynamic directional fins keep the round on its programmed trajectory. Folding fins in the tail provide stability. 6-13. AMPI also has a multi-functional fuze, which allows the round to be programmed to “explode in the air” the fuze mode is proximity as opposed to a time setting. AMPI will only denote at a factory determined height of burst which user/soldier may not change to detonate along the trajectory.