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Coordinating Fire Support 1 March 2016 ATP 3-09.42 5-33 The total time from sensor acquisition to effects on the target is less than the estimated target dwell time. A well-defined start time for this relationship, and a clear end state, are established for the sensor-to-shooter link. OPTION 4 5-136. Option 4 is a variant of a quick fire channel applying both to individual sensors and tactical units. See figure 5-6. Figure 5-6. Option 4: sensor-to-shooter 5-137. The sensor bypasses normal reporting channels and communicates with a tactical headquarters organization or device that it would not send data to under normal circumstances. The information enters the fire support system at the echelon tasked to provide the quick fire channel. 5-138. The following considerations apply: The sensor is capable of locating and describing the target to standards that warrant immediate attack. The commander establishing the sensor-to-shooter link can task the sensor. The sensor possesses compatible communications with those of the tactical headquarters element with which it is communicating. The distance between the sensor and the command and control element allows direct or automatic relay communications. A separate communications network is established between the sensor and the tactical headquarters element. The commander establishing the sensor-to-shooter link can task the tactical headquarters element and the firing platform. Specific targets or target areas of interest are pre-designed to focus the sensor and orient the shooter. Fires against expected targets or target areas of interest are pre-cleared. Airspace, if necessary, is pre-cleared. The total time from sensor acquisition to effects on the target is less than the estimated target dwell time. A well-defined start time for this relationship, and a clear end state, are established for the sensor-to-shooter link.