ATP-3-09-42 Fire Support for the Brigade Combat Team Download
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Chapter 5 5-10 ATP 3-09.42 1 March 2016 ensure mutual understanding of all aspects of fire support planning, preparation, execution and assessment for BCT operations. The duties and responsibilities of the brigade FSO include but are not limited to: Plan, prepare, execute, and asses all aspects of fire support for BCT operations and address them in rehearsals. Work with the air and missile defense officer in synchronizing and integrating fires warfighting function capabilities with the other warfighting functions in support of BCT operations. Develop with the BCT commander, FSCOORD, and S-3 a scheme of fires to support the operation. Plan and coordinate fire support tasks in close coordination with the S-3 to support timely development of the field artillery operations order or field artillery support plan. Develop a proposed high-payoff target list, attack guidance matrix, target selection standards, targeting synchronization matrix, and fire support execution matrix. Coordinate the positioning of fire support assets for BCT operations. Provide information on the status of fire support attack assets, target acquisition assets, and field artillery ammunition. Recommend FSCMs to support current and future BCT operations and address them in rehearsals. Recommend and implement the BCT commander’s counterfire (including radar zones) and other target engagement priorities. Recommend to the BCT commander the establishment, responsibilities, authorities, and duties of a force field artillery headquarters as necessary. Integrate and synchronize Army indirect fires, joint fires, and multinational fires with the other warfighting functions. Direct and supervise the main command post fires cell to provide fire support for BCT operations and in the development of respective products to support OPLAN or OPORD development, including Annex D (FIRES) as necessary. Advise the BCT commander and staff of available fire support capabilities and limitations. Lead the targeting working group in the absence of the FSCOORD. Coordinate the targeting process. Direct the attack of targets by fires in accordance with the BCT commander’s established priorities and desired effects. Work with the chief of staff or executive officer, and S-3 to integrate all types of fire support into the BCT commander’s concept of operations. Participate in the BCT’s military decisionmaking process (MDMP). Coordinate requirements for fire support personnel to support mortar training and calls for indirect fire by maneuver personnel. When directed, accompany the BCT commander in the command group during the execution of tactical operations. Facilitate the synchronization and integration of fires and maneuver. Develop an internal battle rhythm to receive running estimate information and rehearsal times synchronized with BCT and subordinate unit battle rhythms. Establish, in conjunction with the BCT S-6, a communications plan for primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency means for fire missions and reporting. Coordinate the deliver function of targeting. Direct the attack of targets by fires in accordance with the priorities and desired effects established by the BCT commander. Keep the BCT commander, FSCOORD and staff informed of the current status, location, and activity of all fire support assets. Work with fires cell targeting officers and the field artillery battalion S-2 to keep maneuver S-2s informed of enemy indirect fire capabilities and limitations. Ensure battalion FSOs are aware of assigned fire support and field artillery tasks, and are refining targets in accordance with top-down fire planning.