ATP-3-09-30 Observed Fires Download

Employing Fire Support 28 September 2017 ATP 3-09.30 2-5  Advise the company or troop commander on the positioning and use of company or troop mortars.  Allocate joint fires observers and other observers to maintain surveillance of target and named areas of interest.  Plan, direct, and manage the employment of observer platforms and laser equipment where they will best support the commander's concept of operation.  Provide emergency control of CAS and call for and adjust naval surface fire support in the absence of qualified personnel. See ATP 3-09.32 for additional information.  Ensures that joint fires observers are certified to perform target coordinate mensuration. Company and Troop Fire Support Sergeant The company or troop fire support sergeant or fire support non-commissioned officer (FSNCO) is the senior enlisted assistant to the company or troop FSO. The fire support sergeant must be able to perform the duties of the FSO and act in their absence. The fire support sergeant must:  Be the subject matter expert on the operations and maintenance of all fire support team equipment.  Keep key personnel informed of pertinent information (by spot reports and situation reports).  Advise the FSO on the allocation and tasking of joint fires observers and other observers.  Train the FIST and forward observers in applicable fire support tactics and techniques.  Initiate calls for fire on targets of opportunity and execute planned targets IAW the fire support plan.  Supervise the maintenance of team equipment.  Supervise the establishment of FIST digital and voice communications.  At all times during the fire planning and execution process, the Fire Support Sergeant assists the Fire Support Officer by identifying potential targets that may create unintended consequences that are to be excluded as No-Fire areas or zones. Fire Support Specialist The fire support specialist must be able to set up, operate, and maintain all of the equipment of the FIST. The fire support specialist works under the guidance of the fire support sergeant to:  Establish digital and voice communications.  Set up, operate, and maintain section equipment.  Employ all means of fire support.  Assist in fire support planning and coordination.  Prepare and maintain staff journals, reports, and map displays.  Operate and maintain the fire support vehicle.  Maintain the security of the vehicle during all operations.  Coordinate for logistics support and resupply. Forward Observer The forward observer is the fire support representative for the maneuver platoon. The FO’s primary duty is to accurately locate targets, then call for, and adjust fire support. Additional responsibilities include:  Use target coordinate mensuration tools.  Fully understand responsibility within the observation plan and provide refinement or submit key targets for inclusion in the company or troop fire plan.  Prepare, maintain, and use situation maps.  Establish and maintain digital and voice communications with the company or troop FIST.  Advise the platoon leader as to the capabilities and limitations of available fire support.  Report combat information.