AIR
ASSAULT FIRE SUPPORT CHECKLIST
_____ Based upon CDRs guidance or METT-T, determine what fire support is required for the mission (LZ Prep, SEAD, Preps of false LZs, ect.).
_____ Alert BDE/DIV FSE.
_____ Alert fire support delivery assets (FA, Mortars, CAS, AH, NGF, EW).
_____ Query ATI/S-2 files to assist in route / PZ / LZ selection.
_____ Determine flight routes, both ingress and egress, for the Air Assault Task Force with the S-3, S-2, and Aviation LNO.
_____ Query ATI/S-2 to develop target list for fires in support of the loading plan, air movement plan, landing plan, and the ground tactical plan.
_____ Develop initial target list. Plan fires:
_____ On known and suspected enemy positions.
_____ On key terrain.
_____ Around the LZ (suppressive fires during the air assault and blocking fires during consolidation).
_____ On and around false LZs.
_____ To support the ground tactical plan.
_____ Determine flight times, phase lines, checkpoints, and code words with the S-3 and aviation LNO.
_____ Determine abort criteria and procedures.
_____ Request additional fire support assistance from BDE/DIV FSE if necessary.
_____ Develop tentative fire plan integrating all fire support assets available (FA, Mortars, CAS, AH, NGF, and EW)
_____ Coordinate attack of targets with S-3, S-2, ALO, aviation LNO, ANGLICO, BDE/DIV FSEs.
_____ Resolve A2C2 issues.
_____ Develop execution matrix (who will initiate/observe fires).
_____ Develop primary and backup communication plans.
_____ Send fire plan to battalion and/or DIVARTY FDC/FSE.
_____ Prepare fire support portion of air mission brief.
_____ Attend AMB and brief fire support plan.
_____ Conduct fire support coordination meeting with:
_____ BN FDOs (DS and GS).
_____ Firing battery commanders (DS and GS).
_____ Company and battalion fire support officers
_____ Mortar platoon leaders and FDOs.
_____ Assault and Attack helicopter flight leads.
_____ Air liaison officer (ALO).
_____ Supporting arms liaison team officer (SALTO).
_____ Ensure all participants receive a correct and complete copy of the fire plan including:
_____ Target list.
_____ Schedule of fires (if used).
_____ Execution matrix.
_____ Communication plan.
_____ Graphics showing ingress and egress routes, PZ and LZ, targets, position of delivery assets,
_____ Gun-Target lines, A2C2, and fire support coordination measures in effect.
_____ Determine time/place for fire support and combined maneuver rehearsals.
_____ Attend rehearsals.
_____ Continually update fire plan (minimize changes after rehearsals).
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Commandments of Fire Support
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Air Mission Brief Checklist
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