ATP-3-09-30 Observed Fires Download

*ATP 3-09.30 Distribution Restriction: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. *This publication supersedes ATP 3-09.30, Observed Fires dated 12 August 2013. i Army Techniques Publication No. 3-09.30 Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC, 28 September 2017 Observed Fires Contents Page PREFACE................................................................................................................... vii INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SUPPORT ..................................................................... 1-1 Fire Support Effectiveness ........................................................................................ 1-1 Fire Support Planning and Coordination ................................................................... 1-6 Targets....................................................................................................................... 1-7 Chapter 2 EMPLOYING FIRE SUPPORT ................................................................................. 2-1 Fire Support Team..................................................................................................... 2-1 Observation Post ..................................................................................................... 2-12 Chapter 3 TARGET LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION ......................................................... 3-1 Introduction to Target Location .................................................................................. 3-1 Direction..................................................................................................................... 3-3 Distance ..................................................................................................................... 3-8 Altitude ..................................................................................................................... 3-13 Terrain Sketch ......................................................................................................... 3-14 Methods of Target Location ..................................................................................... 3-15 Target Location ERROR.......................................................................................... 3-19 Combat Identification of a Target ............................................................................ 3-23 Positive Identification of a Target ............................................................................ 3-24 Chapter 4 CALL FOR FIRE ....................................................................................................... 4-1 Description ................................................................................................................. 4-1 Six Elements Of The Call For Fire ............................................................................. 4-2 Correction of Errors ................................................................................................... 4-9 Message to Observer .............................................................................................. 4-10 Additional Information .............................................................................................. 4-11 Authentication .......................................................................................................... 4-16 FDC Commands ...................................................................................................... 4-17 Sample Missions ..................................................................................................... 4-17 Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT OF FIRE ........................................................................................... 5-1 Adjusting Point ........................................................................................................... 5-1 Spotting...................................................................................................................... 5-1 Types of Corrections ................................................................................................. 5-5 Sequence of Subsequent Corrections ....................................................................... 5-7 Adjustment Techniques ........................................................................................... 5-10 Fire for Effect ........................................................................................................... 5-13