FIRE
SUPPORT PLANNING - OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR (OOTW)
_____ Battle tracking matrix that is tied to terrain, integrated with maneuver graphics, developed and disseminated to higher headquarters and to subordinate elements.
_____ Targeting meetings conducted at least each 24 hours during the operation to refine current high pay-off target list and confirm decide, detect, deliver, assess methodology.
_____ Battle tracking matrix posted on fire support map and maneuver map.
_____ Survivability of firing batteries and Q-36 radar planned; CINC engineer designated for field artillery battalion.
_____ Commander's fire support guidance developed with a focus on decentralization of assets to subordinate elements with the capability to quickly mass the brigade's fire support on high-pay off targets.
_____ Plan for delivery of accurate indirect fires through registration of assets.
_____ Review doctrinal considerations for OOTW in FM 6-20-50:
_____ Review host nation rules of engagement.
_____ Reduced capability for brigade-level control and coordination of fires within the operational area requires decentralization.
_____ Increased security for firing positions of indirect fire weapons, to include planning direct fire for defense.
_____ 6400 mil capability normally required.
_____ Indiscriminate use of fire support should be avoided.
_____ Close coordination with host country officials in the operational area is required.
_____ Development of SOPs for every likely contingency (NEO, humanitarian assistance, etc.) is imperative.
_____ Continuous contact between supported commander and FSO must be maintained.
_____ Communications with host country forces and area control centers must be established and maintained.
_____ Hourly updates of company locations, and planned movements provided to brigade fire support element. Company FSOs plan detailed fire support for patrols and ensure fire plans are submitted to battalion FSEs. FPFs planned for company patrol bases and assembly areas.
_____ Periodic updates of areas precleared for engagement of indirect fires using battle tracking matrix.
_____ ROE clearly understood by FSO?
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Support Planning Sequence
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