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Chapter 3 3-20 ATP 3-09.30 28 September 2017 Table 3-4. Targeting Device Methodology for Artillery and Mortars Target Location Error Target Munition Targeting Device CAT I Structures, dug in targets XM395 APMI M982A1 Excalibur M31 GMLRS(U) Mensuration (PFED with PFI, PSS SOF) Precision Laser (LLDR IIH) CAT II Surface, Mobile Targets XM395 APMI M982A1 Excalibur M31 GMLRS(U) Mensuration (PFED with PFI, PSS SOF) Precision Laser (LLDR IIH) CAT III Surface, Mobile Targets HE with PGK Mensuration (PFED with PFI, PSS SOF) Precision Laser (LLDR IIH) CAT IV and above Surface, Mobile Targets Ballistic Munitions Map spot with compass Conventional Lasers (Mark VII E, LLDR, Vector21, FS3) Legend HE High Explosive APMI Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative PFED pocket-sized forward entry device GMLRS Guided multiple launch rocket system PFI Precision Fires Imagery PGK Precision Guidance Kit LLDR Laser Locator Designator Rangefinder PSS SOF Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Force CAT Category Figure 3-14. TLE Categories TECHNIQUES FOR REFINING TLE 3-73. The commander may determine a need for a more accurate target location from the observer before firing on a target. Techniques to reduce the TLE include target coordinate mensuration, cuing a more accurate sensor, and triangulation.