ATP-3-09-42 Fire Support for the Brigade Combat Team Download

Planning and Integrating Fires for BCT Operations 1 March 2016 ATP 3-09.42 6-23 assigned task using TTLODAC. An alternate format fire support planning worksheet is at Table 6-14 on page 6-25. Table 6-15 on page 6-26 provides an example of a completed combined worksheet for fire support tasks inclusive of information operations. Table 6-12. Planning worksheet format for a BCT assigned fire support task - TTLODAC (example). Phase: Descriptor if required. Task (what): State the supported or maneuver commander task and the type(s) of effects the fires unit must provide for that phase of the operation (suppress, neutralize, interdict, divert, exploit, deny, delay, deceive, disrupt, degrade, destroy, obscuration, or screening). Purpose (why): State the supported/maneuver commander purpose and the desired end state for the targeted enemy formation/function/capability. (There may be more than one task / purpose per phase). Priority of fire: State the priority of fire to subordinate units for all fires assets under the unit’s command or control. ALLOCATIONS: List any additional assets assigned to subordinates for planning. Examples are priority targets, radar zones, attack aviation. POSITIONING GUIDANCE: Provide positioning guidance to assets such as mortars or observers required for execution. RESTRICTIONS: List all restrictions for the phase. Fire Support Task (T) Target (T) Trigger (L) Location (O) Observer(s) (D) Delivery System(s) (A) Attack Guidance (C) Communications List the task number the target supports List the target number or target type State the trigger (tactical/technical) for the target Give the target location State the observer of the target (primary/alternate) State the delivery system(s) for the target (primary & alternate) State the attack guidance/ method of engagement for the target State the frequency and common net the target will be called in on (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency (PACE) Notes: This is an alternate location that may include allocation of resources, positioning guidance, restrictions, and coordination information. List information deemed necessary.