ATP-3-09-90 Division Artillery Operations and Fire Support Download

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Chapter 1 1-2 ATP 3-09.90 1-4. The DIVARTY is not allocated organic firing units, but is task organized with additional units based on mission requirements. Task organization may include a combination of multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), or cannon battalions as well as other enablers. The DIVARTY, when allocated MLRS or HIMARS units, brings a long range and precision fire support capability to the division. The target processing section of the target acquisition (TA) platoon provides integration and synchronization of FA and ADA radars. This TA capability enhances the timely engagement of targets in order to achieve the commander's objectives through proper sensor-to-shooter linkages. Where additional firing units are required the commander or division assistant chief of staff, operations (G-3) coordinates to request a change in task organization or to request more forces. 1-5. The DIVARTY command post (CP) provides the division with the ability to have an alternate CP. If the division CP has to displace or is incapacitated the DIVARTY CP can perform mission command functions for the division for a limited time. 1-6. The DIVARTY can provide the counterfire headquarters for the division. If allocated the necessary firing units, the target processing section of the TA platoon in conjunction with the DIVARTY CP can be designated and coordinate the counterfire fight for the division. SECTION II – DIVARTY FUNCTIONS 1-7. A function is a practical grouping of tasks and systems (people, organizations, information, and processes) united by a common purpose (ADP 1-01). This section will describe the functions of the DIVARTY as linked to the role of conducting the three tasks of the fires warfighting function. DELIVER FIRES 1-8. When allocated the necessary assets, the DIVARTY integrates and delivers fires in support of offensive, defensive, and stability tasks. The preferred method is to locate and engage the enemy at a distance through the use of lethal and nonlethal means, while remaining outside the range of enemy systems. Long range fires support offensive, defensive, and stability tasks by providing a capability to engage targets at extended distances. These fires contribute to shaping operations and defeating or denying enemy capabilities that threaten joint and multinational forces. Fires in support of offensive tasks may engage enemy capabilities before they come in contact with or are employed against U.S. forces or populations, enabling commanders to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative. These fires present the enemy with multiple dilemmas, limit options, and destroy or degrade capabilities. Fires in support of defensive tasks support the range of military operations, and will often require the integration of Multinational forces. DIVARTY engagements may be used as separate attacks or in support of maneuver forces. For example, if the division commander seeks to dislocate the enemy, a BCT may conduct a turning movement (shaping) to expose an enemy force to DIVARTY strikes to defeat the enemy force (decisive). In another operation, the strike may attack an enemy headquarters to disrupt an enemy force (shaping) so that a BCT may close with and destroy the enemy force (decisive). Fires in support of stability tasks may be either offensive or defensive in nature. If fires tasks exist they should be related to the primary stability tasks. An example would be fires or indirect fires to protect key personnel and facilities. Another example would be the enforcement of border control or to keep two opposing forces apart. For more information on stability tasks and techniques see ATP 3-07.5. STRIKE 1-9. A strike is an attack to damage or destroy an objective or a capability (JP 3-0). Strike is generally focused on a specific enemy formation and is a deliberate operation with a timeline of several hours to several days. Strike is not a fire mission against a target of opportunity. A key component to conducting effective strike is timely and accurate intelligence to determine targets and their locations. With an accurate target location precision-guided munitions can increase the likelihood of effective fires while reducing the risk of fratricide and mitigating collateral damage. The DIVARTY may be the supporting or supported command and employs Army, joint and multinational fires, often complemented by attack aviation, to conduct a strike. Strike may include rapid and aggressive movement of DIVARTY allocated assets well forward in the supported higher headquarters AO to achieve range on the identified target. Coordination should be made with the affected unit for positioning of the strike assets. 12 October 2017