FM-3-09 Fire Support and Field Artillery Operations Download

Development of Fire Support and Field Artillery Tasks 30 April 2020 FM 3-09 A-5 EFFECTS A-19. The effects quantifies the successful accomplishment of the task. Effects provide the observer or TA asset with a measure of completion of the task. If multiple delivery assets are involved it helps delineate what each effect must accomplish. Effects provides a measure of when the task is accomplished. It also provides the basis for the assess function in targeting and determines if there is a need to reengage the target. Table A-3. Sample matrix for each fire support task Phase: State the phase of the operation or descriptor if required. Task (what): State the supported or maneuver commander task and the type(s) of effects the fires unit must provide for that phase of the operation (suppress, neutralize, interdict, divert, exploit, deny, delay, deceive, disrupt, degrade, destroy, obscuration, or screening) Purpose (why): State the supported or maneuver commander purpose and the desired end state for the targeted enemy formation, function, capability. (There may be more than one task or purpose per phase). Priority of fire: State the priority of fire to subordinate units for all fires assets under the unit’s command or control. Allocations: List any additional assets assigned to subordinates for planning. Examples are priority targets, radar zones, attack aviation. Positioning guidance: Provide positioning guidance to assets such as mortars or observers required for execution. Restrictions: List all restrictions for the phase. FS Task (T) Target (T) Trigger (L) Location (O) Observers (D) Delivery System(s) (A) Attack Guidance (C) Communications List the task number the target supports. List the target number or type of target. State the trigger tactical or technical for the target. Give the location of the target. State the observer of the target (primary and alternate). State the delivery system for the target (primary and alternate). State the attack guidance or method of engagement for the target. State the frequency and communication network the target will be called in on (primary, alternate, contingency, or emergency). Notes: This is an alternate location that may include allocation of resources, positioning guidance, restrictions, and coordination information. List information deemed necessary. Describe the scheme of cannon, rocket, and missile fires in support of operations. Include specific tasks to subordinate FA headquarters. Address any potential requirements for massing fires that may affect organic, direct support, or reinforcing fires units. Identify the timing and duration of specific identified fire plans, such as counterfire, preparations, suppression of enemy air defenses, or joint suppression of enemy air defenses. Refer to Appendix 4 (FA Support) to Annex D (Fires) as required.