ATP-3-94-2 HIMARS Deep Operations Download

Appendix C C-4 ATP 3-94.2 1 September 2016 enemy penetrations. Operations in the deep area allow friendly ground maneuver commanders to gain and maintain a position of relative advantage over the enemy. C-12. In this scenario (refer to figure C-2 on page C-6), the 52d Infantry Division (ID) is in the defense securing a sea port of debarkation (SPOD) while the joint task force continues to build combat power. 52d ID is a supporting effort to the multinational division on the unit’s eastern flank (not depicted). C-13. Through terrain analysis, planners identified one main ground avenue of approach, depicted in the graphics as main supply route (MSR) CUBS, with the remaining terrain determined to be restricted and unconducive to a ground attack. Based on intelligence assessments and the commander’s guidance, the targeting working group developed the high-payoff target list, attack guidance matrix, and target selection standards that received the commander’s approval. These products then informed the information collection plan. C-14. The targeting working group analyzed the observation, vetted and validated the target, and recommended lethal attacks against the identified enemy forces to ensure the security of the SPOD and the continued generation of combat power for the corps. The commander approved the target and the employment of aviation attacks and artillery strikes and provided additional guidance. C-15. During early operations, an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) detected and identified elements of the enemy’s 1114th Mechanized Infantry Brigade to include a mechanized infantry battalion and an armored battalion task force. The enemy forces were identified along MSR CUBS moving south towards the SPOD. C-16. This observation triggered the assembly of the deep-operations planning team to continue development of the plan. The deep-operations planning team established additional named areas of interest to continue observation of the enemy. Based on more detailed terrain analysis and the enemy’s calculated rate of movement, the deep-operations planning team recommended an EA. Through collaborative and parallel planning, the deep-operations planning team and the subordinate unit liaisons planned, integrated, and synchronized enablers, actions, and coordination measures to enhance the effects of the deep operation. C-17. The fires cell, ARB, and combat aviation brigade (CAB) refined EA HAMMER and the associated ACMs, FSCMs, and graphic control measures for the 52d ID commander’s approval. The fires cell identified the command and control elements of the enemy armor and mechanized infantry battalions as strike targets. The fires cell then coordinated with the G-3 and S-3 of the 3/52 BCT for multiple launch rocket system batteries to support strike and SEAD. The CAB also nominated attack routes, passage points, and submitted deviation requests for the established air corridors in the division AO in order to emplace a FARP near the FLOT to support the attack and a FARP in the support area to support the screen C-18. During execution, elements of the attack reconnaissance squadron (ARS) screen forward of the BCTs at the FLOT while UAS from both the ARS and ARB conduct continuous reconnaissance in the deep area. Designated as the main effort of the attack, the ARB maneuvers through the close area, through passage points to cross the FLOT, and into the deep area to destroy enemy forces in the deep area beyond the FLOT. The organic field artillery battalions of the BCT provide on-call SEAD in support of the ARS screening along the FLOT. The corps commander allocated a MLRS battalion from the field artillery brigade to the DIVARTY to provide strike and SEAD fires in support of the division. C-19. The MLRS battery located in PAA 2 strikes to disrupt the mechanized infantry command and control targets in EA HAMMER. The MLRS battery in PAA1 strikes command and control targets of the enemy armor battalion and provide SEAD to destroy the 2S6 unit in EA HAMMER. The ARB will attack to destroy both the mechanized infantry battalion and the armor battalion task force in order to enable the division to rapidly build combat power at the port and clear MSR CUBS for future BCT attacks in the 52d ID AO. To overwhelm the enemy with uninterrupted attacks, the ARB is conducting a continuous attack with the lead company focused on destroying the mechanized infantry battalion while the two follow-on companies and a UAS platoon designated to destroy the enemy armor-battalion task force. C-20. The airspace for the operation that is assigned to the division headquarters and below the coordinating altitude is controlled by the JAGIC through the use of ACMs that integrate air traffic, fires, and joint assets. The JAGIC coordinates the MLRS battery platoon air hazard, target air hazard, and missile flight paths with the ARB. The MLRS fired over air corridors RAMBLER, DELOREAN, and above the elements of the ARS screening along the FLOT. The JAGIC coordinates with the air operations center for the use of airspace