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Deep Operations Vignettes 1 September 2016 ATP 3-94.2 C-5 above the coordinating altitude to support MLRS engagements (see ATP 3-52.1 for more information on missile fires airspace considerations). Multiple restricted operating zones were created to ensure freedom of maneuver for the UAS in the event engagements with the enemy were required. Primary and alternate routes are identified for the ARB to ingress and egress the deep area with holding areas established to ensure positive transition across the FLOT. C-21. The extended range of the operation requires a FARP to be deployed near the FLOT. The CAB FARPs are positioned based on the capabilities of the aircraft and potential follow-on missions. Security for the FARPs is integrated with ground maneuver forces in the respective BCT areas of operation. C-22. To facilitate an expedient exfiltration of the attack/reconnaissance aircraft, the BDA is conducted by the UAS. The BDA is relayed to the commander and staff to conduct a thorough, more in-depth analysis and reintegrate any remaining targets into the targeting cycle. C-23. The detailed planning and integration across all warfighting functions allowed for the application of combat power in the deep area, which provided surprise, concentration, and audacity. The mobility and lethality of the ARB, compounded with the increased endurance and enhanced sensors of the UAS, facilitated the identification and destruction of the mechanized infantry battalion and armor battalion task force through precision air-to-ground and surface-to-surface fires. The 2S6 SEAD target destroyed by MLRS minutes prior to the first ARB elements arriving in their attack by fire positions, effectively neutralized a significant threat to the attack. The field artillery strikes on the enemy’s command and control center in EA HAMMER disrupted the enemy’s reaction and freedom of maneuver. The air-ground operation succeeded because of detailed, in-depth planning, synchronization, and rehearsals between all members of the combined arms team. Figure C-2 on page C-6 for an example of a deep operation in a linear, contiguous AO.