FM-3-09 Fire Support and Field Artillery Operations Download
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Fire Support in Depth During Large-Scale Ground Combat Operations 30 April 2020 FM 3-09 6-5 6-18. Air assault forcible entry FS consideration include: Deception. False preparations can be fired into areas other than the objective or landing zone area to deceive enemy forces. Duration of preparation fires. A preparation of long duration may reduce the possibility of surprise. The preparation fires should begin as the first aircraft of the first lift crosses the release point and end just before the first aircraft lands. Availability of FS assets. When an air assault is executed across extended distances, preparation fires by close air support or attack helicopters may be the only viable alternative to organic FA. 6-19. Special operations FS considerations include: Allocating priorities for CAS. Allocating LRPF capabilities as soon as possible; establishing a DS support relationship between HIMARS or MLRS to SOF forces is appropriate. Ensure SOF positions as well as the multinational unified action partners they are supporting are known and tracked throughout the operation, especially during any pre-assault fires. Define and expedite clearance of fires responsibilities between SOF and conventional forces by establishing a ground force commander and redundant communications. FORCIBLE ENTRY PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 6-20. Forcible entry operations are conducted in five phases. The five phases of forcible entry are preparation and deployment, assault, stabilization of the lodgment, introduction of follow on forces, and termination or transition of operations. Each phase with FS considerations is discussed below. 6-21. Preparation and deployment, FS considerations include: Establishing a PACE plan for enroute communications. The availability of joint TA and joint FS attack/delivery platforms including the integration with SOF forces already in the vicinity of the lodgment. Input to the joint integrated prioritized target list and ATO. Targeting the enemy's A2/AD capabilities utilizing air interdiction to engage targets in the vicinity of the lodgment area. Integrate CEMA and other information-related capabilities into the operation early as authorities for use require longer timelines. Recommend FS considerations into the GO-NO GO criteria for the operation. Consider ISR allocation for BDA for answering these criteria. Develop pre assault fire plan and any deception fires with joint and unified action partners and ensure USAF executing SEAD also understand the ground force commander's maneuver plan and HPTs. Understand and communicate the JFC SEAD plan that will support the operation to the maneuver commander. Make recommendations for priority of echeloning FS platforms into the lodgment over time. Ensure ISR assets are allocated. 6-22. During the assault phase, the FS considerations include: Understand the ground tactical plan. Establish communications with SOF on the ground for ISR/target handover capabilities. Account for the dense airspace utilizing airspace C2 and coordinating measures. Strike enemy targets in the lodgment area simultaneously with enemy units that can reinforce or counter attack. Position FA and mortars to support expansion of the lodgment and deconflict with potential ongoing air landings. Decentralized execution of fires. 6-23. During the third phase, stabilization of the lodgment FS considerations include: