FIRE
SUPPORT PLANNING - DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS
_____ Targeting meetings conducted at least each 24-36 hours during the preparation for the defense to refine high pay-off target list and confirm decide, detect, deliver, assess methodology.
_____ Current maneuver graphics, FSCMs, fire support unit locations, ranges of fire support systems, and targets posted.
_____ Target overlay checked periodically to ensure that current enemy situation is reflected in targeting.
_____ Fire plans built at brigade and subordinate level based on allocation of resources and commander's fire support guidance. Fire plans (to include special munitions such as FASCAM) entered into LTACFIRE in time to conduct technical rehearsals and prepare for firing.
_____ Communications systems checked with all elements.
_____ Time specified and met for all fire support systems to be ready based on scheme of maneuver.
_____ Determine how and when you will shift priority of fires.
_____ Determine what will be the "trigger" for shifting priorities of fire.
1. Review defensive fire planning; FM 6-20-50. Plan fire support early and throughout the entire defensive sector.
a. Fires forward of the main battle area (MBA)
(1) Counter reconnaissance fires planned. Consider augmenting forward elements with observers and the use of laser guided munitions if available.
(2) Plan fires to force the enemy commander to deploy his forces early.
(3) Position observers on templated avenues of approach.
(4) Plan fires on key choke points.
(5) Plan FASCAM and smoke to separate lead elements from follow on forces.
(6) Plan counter preparation fires.
b. Fires in the MBA:
(1) Plan fires throughout the MBA
(2) Mass to disrupt, delay, and destroy the enemy.
(3) Plan fires to assist maneuver during retrograde operations.
(4) Plan fires on key obstacles and assign redundant observers to execute the fire plan.
(a) Know the engineer obstacle plan and types of obstacles.
(b) Consider the terrain when targeting obstacles. Fires placed incorrectly will force the enemy to take an alternate course of action.
(c) Consider the use of smoke to support the obstacle plan.
(5) Plan fires in support of engagement areas.
(a) Use fire support to canalize the enemy.
(b) Plan groups for simultaneous engagement within engagement areas.
(c) Plan series to preclude enemy movement out of engagement areas.
(d) Mass fires in engagement areas.
(e) Plan coordinated attack in engagement areas with air assets (JAAT).
(f) Consider the use of illumination in the engagement area.
c. Defensive fires:
(1) Integrate fire support into direct fire defensive plan.
(2) Suppress enemy indirect and direct fire weapons.
(3) Assign priority targets and FPFs to battle positions, strong points or perimeter defenses.
(4) Plan for contingencies to reallocate fire support to strengthen vulnerabilities.
d. Support hasty attack:
(1) Use quickfire planning techniques.
(2) Place CFLs close to forward defensive positions to facilitate rapid engagements.
2. Review planning procedures for JAAT IAW FM 6-20-50.
a. JAAT is a combination of scout and attack helicopters and tactical aircraft supported by field artillery, all operating together to attack high priority target or target array.
(1) Brigade is the lowest level at which the joint air attack is planned.
(2) Execution may be handed off to a battalion task force.
b. JAAT planning considerations:
(1) Integrate FSCMs for JAAT.
(2) Coordinate required ACAs with S-3 Air and TACP.
(3) Plan for use of AOs and AFSOs.
(4) Coordinate for positioning of FA batteries.
(5) Coordinate for marking rounds in the target area with JAAT commander and forward air controller (FAC).
(6) Determine and disseminate PRF codes.
(7) Coordinate with all assets to participate and schedule rehearsal.
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