ATP-3-09-30 Observed Fires Download
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28 September 2017 ATP 3-09.30 vii Preface Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 3-09.30 sets forth the doctrine pertaining to the organization, equipment, mission command, operations, and provides techniques for employing fire support assets as an observer which can be applied within the framework of decisive action or unified land operations. It is applicable to any Army personnel observing for artillery or mortar fires, close air support, army attack aviation, or naval surface fire support. See ATP 3-09.32 for information on close air support, army attack aviation, or naval surface fire support. The principal audience for this publication is FA commanders, staffs, and personnel at the field artillery brigade (FAB), division artillery (DIVARTY), and brigade combat team (BCT) and separate FA battalions and below. Commanders, staffs, and subordinates ensure that their decisions and actions comply with applicable United States, international, and in some cases host-nation laws and regulations. Commanders at all levels ensure that their Soldiers operate in accordance with the law of war and the rules of engagement (See FM 27-10). This publication is the principle reference for observed fire. ATP 3-09.30 uses joint terms where applicable. Selected joint and Army terms and definitions appear in both the glossary and the text. Terms for which Publication ATP 3-09.30 is the proponent publication (the authority) are marked with an asterisk (*) in the glossary. Definitions for which Publication ATP 3-09.30 is the proponent publication are boldfaced in the text with the term being italicized. For other definitions shown in the text, the term is italicized and the number of the proponent publication follows the definition. ATP 3-09.30 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. The proponent of Publication ATP 3-09.30 is the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command. The U.S. Army Field Artillery School is the preparing agency. Send comments and recommendations on DA Form 2028, Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms, to Directorate of Training and Doctrine, 700 McNair Avenue, Suite 128, ATTN: ATSF-DD, Fort Sill, OK 73503-4436; by email to: usarmy.sill.fcoe.mbx.dotd- doctrine-inbox@mail.mil.