ATP-3-09-90 Division Artillery Operations and Fire Support Download
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ATP 3-09.90 4-1 Chapter 4 Fires Sensor Integration This chapter discusses how DIVARTY will integrate and synchronize FA and ADA sensors for the division. Sensor integration is an integral part of ensuring the coordination necessary for providing rapid access to sensors that are able to detect, identify, and locate targets, develop targetable intelligence, and provide timely and accurate information for commanders and their staff. SECTION I – INTEGRATION RESPONSIBILITIES DIVARTY SENSORS 4-1. The DIVARTY integrates and synchronizes FA and ADA sensors capabilities through targeting and the information collection effort. This integration and synchronization allows the division to maximize its capabilities and to create effects in order to achieve the commander's objective. To ensure this synchronization and integration is achieved, the FSCOORD works closely with the division G-2, G-3, field artillery intelligence officer, counterfire officer, systems integrator, and fires cell to determine the best means to accomplish sensor integration. 4-2. The DIVARTY staff involved with sensor synchronization and integration must review all fires sensor assets available to the division and create an inventory of capabilities. The staff integrates DIVARTY fires sensors with those resources available from the division or higher echelons. Cross-cueing of assets will increase the accuracy of targeting data. 4-3. While reviewing the available sensors, the staff evaluates these assets according to their capability and availability. First, the staff measures the capabilities of the sensor assets. They must know the location and the practical capabilities and limitations of all available assets. Capabilities and limitations may include: Range. Day and night effectiveness. Technical characteristics. Reporting timeliness. Geolocation accuracy. Durability. Threat activity. Sustainability. Vulnerability. Performance history. Target location error. Dwell time. 4-4. Sensor capabilities will also differ based on mission, objectives, organization and equipment. The division and DIVARTY staffs must be proactive in understanding the capabilities and limitations of the sensors in support of the division. SECTION II – SENSOR INTEGRATION 4-5. The DIVARTY will integrate and synchronize the division’s fires sensors, to facilitate the division’s counterfire, target development, and air defense tasks. DIVARTY’s responsibility for the 12 October 2017