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Call For Fire 28 September 2017 ATP 3-09.30 4-15 ARMY ATTACK AVIATION REQUEST 4-82. Army attack aviation call for fire can be used for all threat conditions. It does not affect the aircrew’s tactics in executing attacks. When operating in close proximity to friendly forces, the AMC or flight lead must have direct communication with the ground commander or observer on the scene to provide direct fire support. After receiving the army attack aviation call for fire from the ground forces, the aircrews must positively identify the location of the friendly element and the target prior to conducting any engagement. Methods for marking the location of friendlies and the enemy include, but are not limited to: laser hand off, tracer fire, marking rounds (flares or mortars), smoke grenades, signal mirrors, VS-17 panels, IR strobe lights, laser target marker, or chemical sticks. See figure 4-5 on page 4-15. Figure 4-5 Rotary Wing 5-Line Request (JP 3-09.3) NAVAL SURFACE FIRE SUPPORT REQUEST 4-83. On most occasions when NSFS is available, elements of an air and naval gunfire liaison company (ANGLICO) will be attached to the appropriate Army unit. Normally, at the maneuver company level, a firepower control team will be attached to control and coordinate naval surface fire support. If a NSFS spotter is not available, the FIST is responsible to call for and adjust NSFS. It is essential for the company or troop FSO to be aware of these differences in order to accomplish the mission in a timely manner. 4-84. To perform the duty of providing naval gunfire, the observer must communicate effectively with the fire support ship. To do this with the least confusion and the greatest speed, the observer uses a standardized call for fire. The call for fire is transmitted to the ship in two transmissions, consisting of six elements, with a read-back break after each transmission. Figure 4-5 on page 4-15 and/or figure 4-6 on page 4-16.