ATP-3-09-42 Fire Support for the Brigade Combat Team Download
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Coordinating Fire Support 1 March 2016 ATP 3-09.42 5-23 TARGET LIST REVIEW, PRIORITY OF FIRES, AND FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION MEASURES 5-86. The cannon field artillery battalion fire direction officer then announce the BCT consolidated target list by target number, grid, munitions, volume of fire, and special instructions. Note: Subordinate and supporting unit fire supporters conduct target refinement prior to the BCT integrated rehearsal so that any changes will have been synchronized prior to the BCT radio rehearsal. 5-87. After completion of the target list, all major stations (FSCOORD and subordinate and supporting unit FSOs) acknowledge receipt. Any elements requiring clarification of the target ask for that clarification at this time. 5-88. After the target list has been verified, the brigade FSO states the priority of fires by phase and the FSCMs in effect for that phase. The brigade FSO (or fires cell representative) reads the consolidated NFA list to ensure that all subordinate and supporting unit fires cells, FISTs, and firing units (including mortars) have an accurate list. Following the review, all agencies may recommend adding or deleting NFAs for the commander’s approval. FIRE SUPPORT TASK EXECUTION 5-89. The FSCOORD, brigade FSO, or the BCT S-2 then drive the rehearsal by stating the sequential critical enemy events or critical friendly events and the association time with those events. 5-90. Rehearse target execution in accordance with the scheme of fires. Battalion FSOs announce the activation and deactivation of their associated radar zones. 5-91. When appropriate, the primary observer (subordinate or supporting unit FSO if that observer is not required to be on the net) executes the assigned target by stating: Observer-primary. Target number. Target description. Location. Trigger. Attack guidance. Delivery system. Communication networks. Call for fire. 5-92. The BCT’s field artillery battalion fire direction officer repeats the call for fire and then issues a message to the observer that includes time of flight. The fire direction officer will also read the primary shooter, volume of fire, and ammunition for the fire support task. 5-93. Following the message to observer, the alternate observer announces the responsibility for execution and provides the same information as the primary observer but no call for fire is sent. COUNTERFIRE RADAR ZONE MANAGEMENT AND CONCLUSION OF THE RADIO REHEARSAL 5-94. Just as with all other fire support actions, cueing the radar, refinement of zone location and activation of zone should occur at the appropriate trigger during the rehearsal: The BCT fires cell targeting officer reviews the consolidated critical friendly zones, call-for-fire zones, and their activation triggers. 5-95. After all actions have been rehearsed in the sequence they will be executed; and all the objectives of the rehearsal have been met, the brigade FSO clarifies any remaining issues. The FSCOORD or brigade FSO then restates guidance as needed and provides concluding remarks.