ATP-3-09-42 Fire Support for the Brigade Combat Team Download
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Planning and Integrating Fires for BCT Operations 1 March 2016 ATP 3-09.42 6-9 Targets to be engaged. Desired effects on targets. Order and timing of target engagement. Duration of fires. H-hour. Priority of fires. Priority for targeting. Priority for execution. Time check. Estimated rate of movement. Need for target adjustment. Concept of the operation, to include objective and defensive positions, maneuver control measures, and obstacles. DETERMINE AVAILABLE ASSETS 6-27. Ensure the BCT warning order is sent to all attack units and staff members. These include the organic cannon and supporting field artillery battalion S-3s, mortar platoon leader(s) as necessary, Air Force air liaison officer, naval gunfire liaison officer, and Army aviation liaison officer (if any are applicable). Obtain the following information: From the cannon field artillery battalion—the firing units designated to fire in the quick fire plan schedule. From the supported maneuver commander—if the battalion mortars are tasked to engage brigade-directed targets, the availability of the mortar platoon (company FSO to battalion FSO for the mortars if a company operation) for inclusion as a firing unit in the schedule of fires. From the BCT fires cell—close air support mission information. Coordinate close air support requirements with the Air Force air liaison officer (for example, aircraft type, ordnance, time on station, laser codes, and control procedures). From the OPORD or naval gunfire liaison officer—the availability of naval aircraft and naval surface fire support. EVALUATE FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION MEASURE AND AIRSPACE COORDINATING MEASURE REQUIREMENTS 6-28. Evaluate requirements for FSCMs and airspace coordinating measures to control and expedite fires, safeguard troops, adhere to rules of engagement, or meet specific commander’s guidance. Identify those FSCMs that may be time or event driven. Identify, recommend, and gain approval on FSCMs, as appropriate, and initiate necessary coordination and dissemination as soon as possible. PLAN TARGETS 6-29. Plan targets in accordance with the scheme of maneuver, commander’s guidance, and allocated assets. Include: Asset to be used. Shell-fuze combinations. Duration of fire for each target. Time to fire. DISSEMINATE THE QUICK FIRE PLAN 6-30. After receiving the commander’s approval, disseminate the quick fire plan to attack systems, higher headquarters fires cells, and those who will implement the plan (subordinate and supporting unit FSOs and fires cells). Whenever possible, send the quick fire plan digitally or use Department of the Army (DA)