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Appendix D D-14 ATP 3-09.42 1 March 2016 TYPES OF TARGETS D-48. Fire support personnel use standard terms and symbols to prepare maps, charts, and overlays to identify targets by type (point, linear, rectangular circular, FPF, or target reference point). Table D-4 identifies the types of targets. See ATP 3-09.30 for additional information. Table D-4. Types of targets Target Type Dimensions Notes Point target. Less than or equal to 200 meters in width and length Minimum accuracy of the target location on the target list is a six digit grid. Linear target Greater than 200 meters in length and less than or equal to 200 meters in width. Designate a linear target by two grids or by a center grid, a length, and an attitude. Rectangular target Greater than 200 meters in length and width. Describe on the target list by four grids or by a center grid, a length, width, and an attitude. Circular target A circular pattern or vague as to exact composition and has a radius greater than 100 meters. Designate on a target list by a center grid and radius greater than 100 meters. Final protective fire Dependent upon weapon caliber and number of guns firing. Target reference point May also be identified as a point target. An easily recognizable point on the ground (either natural or man- made) used to initiate, distribute, and control fires A target reference point can also designate the center of an area where the commander plans to rapidly distribute or converge fires.