ATP-3-09-90 Division Artillery Operations and Fire Support Download
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Chapter 1 1-4 ATP 3-09.90 AIR COMPONENT ASSETS 1-15. The primary means used by the division to request air component delivered joint fires during planning is via preplanned requests and target nominations. For close air support (CAS), preplanned request are done by sending a joint tactical air request through the joint force land component commander (JFLCC) to the battlefield coordination detachment (BCD) for input to the air tasking order (ATO). For more information on the joint tactical air request see ATP 3-09.32. The fires cell reviews and consolidates target nominations for inclusion in the joint targeting cycle. The fires cell will send these consolidated target nomination through the JFLCC to the BCD, for inclusion on the Joint Integrated Prioritized Target List (JIPTL). These nominations will likely result in air interdiction (AI) missions to create the desired effect on the target. Special instructions (referred to as SPINS) provide additional detailed information necessary for implementation of the ATO. Coordination between components can be documented in the special instructions to include: air support request (ASR) numbering, kill box procedures, and dynamic targeting procedures. 1-16. Immediate requests for air component delivered fires usually originate at the lowest echelon’s tactical air control party (TACP) and are sent directly to the air support operations center (ASOC) through the joint air request net. The division fires cell as part of the joint air-ground integration center (JAGIC) monitors the immediate request for CAS and assists the air liaison officer (ALO) with any issues processing the request. Immediate requests for AI, within the division assigned airspace, will be handled within the JAGIC via use of on-call assets or by changing the role of other aircraft missions. The division fires cell assists with airspace control for the employment of fires from both ground and air delivery mechanisms. The fires cell integrates and synchronizes airspace control requirements with Army and joint control measures, including FSCMs, airspace coordinating measures (ACMs) and provides input to the ATO, airspace control plan and airspace control order (ACO). For more information or FSCMs and ACMs see FM 3-09 and FM 3-52 respectively. 1-17. The division should receive an ASOC and a TACP from the Air Force. The ASOC is a subordinate theater air control system (referred to as TACS) element of the joint air operations center (JAOC) and is focused on ATO execution. When directed by the commanding general, the ASOC and representatives from the division fires cell and airspace element integrate to form a JAGIC to serve as the focal point for the execution, direction and control of joint air operations directly supporting Army operations as well as provide near real-time airspace control of airspace users and airspace deconfliction of joint fires. See ATP 3-91.1 for more information on the JAGIC. The TACP participates in targeting and the operations process to plan for the use of joint airpower. The TACPs are located at Army tactical echelons to assist with air support planning and have qualified joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) for CAS. A joint terminal attack controller is a qualified (certified) Service member who, from a forward position, directs the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations (JP 3-09.3). NAVAL ASSETS 1-18. The division may receive a naval gunfire liaison officer (NGLO), who acts as the liaison officer for the supporting naval task force. The NGLO coordinates all naval gunfire that is supporting the division or that may affect division operations. The NGLO advises the division commander and FSCOORD on all matters pertaining to naval gunfire employment. Additional Navy personnel may accompany the NGLO. The NGLO and any additional personnel are normally located with the division fires cell. If the division receives support from a ship with a general support mission, the division may also receive a shore fire control party. This shore control party can be retained at division to assist in coordinating naval surface fire support, or it may be placed with, or attached to, a subordinate unit and used to initiate and adjust fires or assist a subordinate fires cell with coordination of fires. If the division receives support from several ships that are in direct support of brigade or battalion sized forces, those maneuver units may also receive shore fire control parties. MARINE CORPS ASSETS 1-19. Army units may also support or be supported by United States Marine Corps (USMC) artillery. The USMC relies on the 155-mm towed howitzer as its cannon artillery weapon. The Marine Corps also has HIMARS. Marine artillery doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures are similar to those exercised within the Army. Frequent joint exercises and the permanent exchange of liaison officers between Army and Marine artillery headquarters facilitate an understanding of each Service's procedures. The division fires cell has 12 October 2017