ATP-3-09-90 Division Artillery Operations and Fire Support Download
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Division Fire Support ATP 3-09.90 2-33 scheme of maneuver with fires is achieved. However, when time is limited, the number and scope of rehearsals are reduced. In these cases, rehearsals may focus on fire support tasks or particular aspects of the maneuver plan and the associated fire support plan. Combined fire support and FA rehearsals may be conducted. The fire support rehearsal, in coordination with the FA technical rehearsal, should be conducted prior to the combined arms rehearsal and if possible include members of the operations and intelligence staff and other members of the targeting working group. Whenever possible, rehearsals are based on a completed OPORD. However, a unit may rehearse a contingency plan to prepare for an anticipated deployment. The rehearsal is a coordination event, not an analysis. It does not replace war-gaming. Commanders war-game during the MDMP to analyze different courses of action to determine the optimal one. Rehearsals practice that selected COA. Commanders avoid making major changes to OPORDs during rehearsals. They make only those changes essential to mission success and risk mitigation. For more information on rehearsals, see FM 6-0. COMBINED ARMS REHEARSALS The fire support plan may be rehearsed as part of the division’s combined arms rehearsal. Key fire support players include the FSCOORD, division COF, DIVARTY and division fires cells including the JAGIC, weather officer, subordinate and supporting unit fires cell representatives, division G-2, assistant chief of staff, logistics (referred to as the G-4), assistant chief of staff, signal (referred to as the G-6), chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) officer, and the engineer coordinator. Assigned and attached combined arms units that comprise or support the division will participate when possible. Normally, the division Chief of Staff (Executive Officer) directs the rehearsal using a synchronization matrix or execution checklist; the division COF should use the fire support execution matrix. The rehearsal is normally executed by reciting or performing: Actions to occur. Possible friendly initiatives. Possible reactions to enemy initiatives. Control measures. Significant events relative to time or phases of the operation. At a minimum for each phase or time period of the operation, the division COF should verify: Grid locations for HPTs. Trigger points for each target and the target engagement criteria. A primary and an alternate observer for each target. Primary and backup communications links for each observer. Each target has a task (including effect to be achieved) and a purpose, and that targeting priorities are clearly outlined. The method of engagement (at my command, time on target, or when ready). Attack guidance, such as unit(s) to fire, shell and fuze combination, and number of volleys, specified for each target. The movement plan specifies when and where units will move. FIRE SUPPORT REHEARSALS The fire support rehearsal should last no more than 90 minutes and should ensure the synchronization of the fire support effort with the maneuver plan. Fire support rehearsals focus on the execution of fire support tasks, the fire support execution matrix, the effectiveness of FSCMs, and the timing and synchronization of all fire support efforts with each other and with the maneuver operation. Fire support rehearsals serve to refine the fire support plan, ensure understanding by all fire support personnel, and prove the feasibility of executing fire support. A fire support rehearsal may include all key maneuver and fire support personnel involved in planning and executing the fire support plan, to include the supporting FA battalion command post. The division commander, FSCOORD, division COF, COS, G-3, and subordinate brigade representatives attend 12 October 2017