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

Appendix A A-2 ATP 3-09.42 1 March 2016 CANNON FIELD ARTILLERY A-2. The field artillery has various cannon systems designed to support specific types of maneuver forces (see chapter 1). These systems are complemented by a wide variety of munitions to attack the multitude of target types. See Table A-1 for a guide for cannon attack of typical targets. Table A-1. Guide for cannon attack of typical targets TARGET TYPE OBSERVATION WEAPON PROJECTILE HE FUZE RESULTS DESIRED REMARKS PERSONNEL In open or in foxhole without overhead cover Observed All HE Proximity time Destruction Massing is required. 1 TOT missions are most effective. First volley is most effective. All HE Proximity time Neutralization Massing is required except for small targets. All HE Quick proximity time Suppression Response time is critical against active targets. Preferred fuze is proximity. All DPICM NA Destruction Massing is required on large targets. TOT missions are most effective. All DPICM NA Neutralization Cannon battery volleys are sufficient. In foxhole with overhead cover. Observed All HE Quick delay Neutralization Massing is required. TOT missions are most effective. Consider use of WP to drive personnel out of foxholes. All HE Proximity time delay quick Suppression Response time is critical against active targets. Proximity fuze is preferred. Consider use of smoke for obscuration. All DPICM NA Neutralization Massing is required. TOT missions are most effective. All DPICM NA Suppression Consider use of ICM on intermittent basis for increased effectiveness. In dugouts or caves Observed All (preferably 155-mm or larger) HE Delay quick CP Neutralization or destruction Use direct fire or assault fire techniques. Fire HE quick at intervals to clear away camouflage, earth cover, and rubble. Attacking battery position Observed 105-mm All Beehive HE APICM Time Destruction Set fuze to detonate on the ascending branch of the trajectory for close-in defense of battery area. 1 Targets, regardless of type, with an estimated target radius of greater than 250 meters usually require massing for effective attack. VEHICLES 2 Tanks Observed All HE Proximity Time Suppression Fire Projectile HE to force tanks to button up and personnel outside to take cover or disperse. WP may blind vehicle drivers and fires may be started from an incendiary effect on outside fuel tanks. WP or HE fires may obscure adjustment. Observed 155-mm DPICM NA Suppression Massing is effective. DPICM is preferred.