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Fire Support in Depth During Large-Scale Ground Combat Operations 30 April 2020 FM 3-09 6-3 echelons and reduce the likelihood of duplication occurring. For more information on intelligence handover lines see ATP 2-01. Factors to consider when assigning intelligence handover lines: The unit's organic intelligence collection capability. Availability of processing, exploitation and dissemination capabilities. Facilitate coordination between a unit and its subordinates. Direct units to detect and track threat units and high-payoff targets in their areas. Transfer collection responsibility for portions of the AO from one echelon to another. 6-12. FS for deep operations may consist of maneuver and FS or of fires alone. Commanders may employ subordinate maneuver units to conduct deep air or ground maneuver operations (such as forcible entry operations, and airborne and air assault operations) to exploit the opportunities created by large-scale deep fires, when the desired effects outweigh the inherent risks. 6-13. Other FS considerations for the deep area: The submission of AI and SCAR missions is critical. Joint targeting coordination board (referred to as JTCB) and Army targeting boards must be nested at all levels between division and JTF. Ensure close coordination between the CAB commander and the FSCOORD (with staffs). Establish proper authorities for the FSCOORD to act on behalf of the commander and G-3 while fighting in the deep area. (Such as target engagement authority, ISR re-tasking, CAS/AI re- allocation and prioritization). Ensure a common understanding of ISR resources dedicated to target development vs. TA between FSCOORD/G-2/G-3. Ensure continual battle tracking of all friendly and neutral positions (unified action partners, nongovernmental organizations, SOF, partner forces, other actors on the battlefield) beyond CFL and FSCL. Ensure the ground force commander priorities are adequately communicated/represented in the Joint Targeting process as operations in the deep area will likely involve numerous joint and unified action partners with different goals. Leverage the federated intelligence enterprise for direct and/or complimentary support for TA. Ensure continual communication and common understanding between echelons of command regarding shaping operation expectations and assessments. Position FA assets well forward (many times beyond the FLOT) to maximize range ensure proper security of these assets. Ensure adequate TA and attack/delivery platforms to meet the commander's intent in the deep area are balanced with the natural tension of supporting the ongoing chaos of the close fight. Consider close support to SOF and other unified action partners and multinational forces operating in the deep area. Seek opportunities for target handover between SOF and conventional force TA and FS attack/delivery platforms. Establish clear delineation of responsibilities and authorities between joint unified action partners operating in the deep area (especially between Army and USAF). Ensure adequate JTAC and SJA representation at all FS nodes with target engagement authority. Establish and rehearse a robust communications plan since operations in the deep area will likely require coordination with unified action partners around the world (processing, exploitation, and dissemination nodes, the combined air operations center, proper CEMA authorities). FORCIBLE ENTRY 6-14. Forcible entry is the seizing and holding of a military lodgment in the face of armed opposition or forcing access into a denied area to allow movement and maneuver to accomplish the mission (JP 3-18). A lodgment is a designated area in a hostile or potentially hostile operational area that, when seized and held, makes the continuous landing of troops and materiel possible and provides maneuver space for subsequent