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Chapter 6 6-8 ATP 3-09.30 28 September 2017 Table 6-8. HE adjustment, APICM in effect Observer Fire Direction Center P51 THIS IS P87, ADJUST FIRE, OVER. P87 THIS IS P51, ADJUST FIRE, OUT. GRID NK933876 ALTITUDE 155, OVER. GRID NK933876 ALTITUDE 155, OUT. INFANTRY COMPANY HALTED, APICM IN EFFECT, OVER. INFANTRY COMPANY HALTED, APICM IN EFFECT, OUT. Legend. APICM—antipersonnel improved conventional munitions Table 6-9. ICM adjustment, ICM in effect Observer Fire Direction Center P51 THIS IS P87, ADJUST FIRE, OVER. P87 THIS IS P51, ADJUST FIRE, OUT. GRID NK361290 ALTITUDE 265, OVER. GRID NK361290 ALTITUDE 265, OUT. COMPANY ASSEMBLY AREA, ICM, OVER. COMPANY ASSEMBLY AREA, ICM, OUT. Legend. ICM—improved conventional munitions ICM CONSIDERATIONS 6-33. Anytime ICM rounds are fired, between 2 and 3 percent of the sub munitions fail to arm or detonate. This rate can be higher if correct employment procedures are not followed or if ICM are delivered into a target area where the terrain is not suited for ICM employment. 6-34. Dud sub munitions can pose significant risks to friendly personnel and equipment. The fire support officer (FSO) must advise the commander and staff on the risks associated with ICM employment. Compare this risk assessment to the effectiveness of using ICM in meeting the commander's guidance for fire support. 6-35. Planning for ICM attack of targets should incorporate the following employment and safety considerations. EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS 6-36. Use caution when considering ICM employment in forests, mountainous areas (slope greater than 60 percent), rocky uneven terrain, soft marshy areas, or into target areas covered with deep snow or water. Advise supported commanders that they can anticipate higher dud rates for ICM sub munitions in these conditions. SAFETY CONSIDERATION ` 6-37. Ensure personnel are trained to identify various sub munitions and are aware of their hazards. 6-38. Establish and follow procedures for disseminating information concerning areas where dud ICM sub munitions pose a hazard to friendly operations.