OPERATIONS
S2 ORDERS CHECKLIST
_____ Terrain Analysis (focus on overall Bde area and areas around batteries). Consult with the Brigade S2 and request imagery, photos, LRST reports etc
Consider :
_____ Observation and fields of fire. (Radar and battery survivability positions)
_____ Cover and concealment
_____ Obstacles
_____ Key terrain
_____ Avenues of Approach
_____ Trafficability
_____ Factors affecting digging. (soil consistency, restrictions, ROE, etc.)
_____ Weather/Light Data (particularly rainfall and illumination)
_____ Enemy Estimates (what is the greatest threat to the battalion and the batteries?)
_____ Maneuver
_____ Indirect
_____ ADA
_____ Air (fixed & rotary)
_____ Enemy Capabilities
_____ EW
_____ TGT ACQ
_____ NBC
_____ Logistics
_____ Reinforcements
_____ Minefields
_____ Enemy Situation
_____ Courses of action
_____ Reserves
_____ Offensive
Recon
(Div/Reg)
Dismounts
1st
Echelon
2nd
Echelon
_____ Defensive
Recon
(Div/Reg)
COPs
(Observation Posts)
_____ Air Assault/Airborne forces
_____ Local population
_____ Insurgents/Terrorists
_____ Indirect OB
_____ OPFOR Pattern Analysis
S2 COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS
_____ Report all OPFOR contact and mortar or artillery fire.
_____ Report all Stolen or Captured equipment ASAP.
_____ Use proper SALUTE reporting procedures.
_____ Batteries will submit battery defense plans to S2 as soon as completed.
_____ War game with BDE S2 for OPFOR indirect fire probable locations, assets and COA's.
_____ Include Q-36 in brigade targeting effort and collection plan.
_____ Report all Q-36 OPFOR indirect fire acquisitions to the BDE S-2 IAW unit SOP.
_____ S2 attend the BDE targeting meeting.
RSO/SURVEY PLANNING
_____ Get to know Survey/Trig data of AO.
_____ In the absence of survey/trig data, incorporate PLGR for starting control.
_____ Coordinate & Supervise Survey opns within AO.
_____ Formulate Survey plan with S3. Don't forget about infantry mortars during planning!
_____ Provide Survey Tab to the FA SPT Plan.
_____ Coordinate directly with FB BCs and S3 concerning survey requirements.
_____ Establish SIMO station for passing directional control/declination stations ASAP upon entry into AO.
_____ Perform general recon & observation as required by the S3 and S2.
_____ BPT establish initial survey position control, but remember to close on higher HQ (DIVARTY) when available.
_____ Continue to develop Trig list off established SCPs.
_____ Conduct route and position reconnaissance.
_____ Take NBC NCO for CAM during route and position reconnaissance if enemy has a chemical threat.
_____ Plan for survey of mortars, obstacles, COLTs, GSRs, etc. Ensure priorities of work are clearly established and articluted
S3 PLANNING CHECKLIST
_____ Rules of Engagement.
_____ Fire Support TASKS.
_____ Develop Field Artillery Mission.
_____ Articulate the FA Battalion Commander's Intent
_____ C2.
_____ FS Planning and Coordination.
_____ Clearly articulate capabilities and limitations
_____ Special Considerations.
_____ FA Organization for Combat.
OPNS
_____ Coordinate positioning of batteries.
_____ Plan Movements; routes, clearance of positions.
_____ Maintain current info on sit map.
_____ Keep FDC informed on all positions and planned moves.
_____ Coordinate survey.
_____ Monitor, manage, expedite ammo resupply & logistical operations.
_____ Coordinate with FDO, schedule all preplanned fires.
_____ Synchronize FS execution Matrix and FA SPT Matrix.
_____ Prep & send FA SPT Plan (includes FA SPT Matrix, graphics, target overlays).
_____ Supervise Ammo Mgmt.
_____ Keep ALOC informed (ALT TOC).
_____ Provide liaison to reinforced FA units.
_____ BPT assume C2 of reinforcing/reinforced Arty BNs during MSU opns.
_____ Coordinate commo with SIGO.
_____ Coordinate positions with BDE S3 through FSO.
S-3 REQUIREMENTS FROM BDE FSO CHECKLIST
_____ Receipt of a Div Order/Opns
_____ Concept/Initial AO graphics
_____ General MNVR orientation
_____ Cdr's Intent/Scheme of maneuver
_____ Hourly friendly unit status -- locations
_____ FSCMs
_____ Air on station - when, how long?
_____ NGF Spt on station - when, how long?
_____ Current fire plans - (not FA) - CAS, NGF, JAAT, CAV
_____ Immediate notification of targeting priority changes
_____ Any changes to priorities of fire
_____ Synchronization Matrix
_____ DST/decision points
_____ A2C2 Measures
_____ CDS Tracking
_____ Any convoys working from BSA?
_____ Target Deconfliction/Maintenancce
_____ Additional assets from outside Bn: GS, R, GSR, MET, SURVEY
_____ Civilian Activities in AO (all reports)
_____ Significant Activities
_____ Pre-clearance of fires/FFAs
_____ PRF Codes for GVLLD
_____ When/where is AVN flying?
_____ Password/# combination
_____ Double check of graphics
_____ Targeting meetings - when? (send S-2, FDO)
_____ Future missions heads-up
_____ Help stress FSO at rehearsals w/proper items to FDO
_____ Nominate Tgts for CAS from FA
_____ Q36: Help get Infantry Sqd, Engrs for survivability
_____ Execution matrix by phase lines
_____ Assistance in Logspt
_____ Need copy of Battle Roster
_____ Make sure we are reporting the same data
_____ LTACFIRE Scrub
_____ Any word on EPWs
_____ Stolen VEHs
_____ Help us out with Q36-Report 60, 81 and NGF firings
_____ Time Hacks
_____ Cut off time for targets
_____ Monitor VARIABLE & S0I changes
_____ Listen to our S-2
_____ Pass plan as you get it not when completed
FA SUPPORT PLAN
_____ Allocation of all FA assets.
_____ Projected changes to allocated FA assets based on tactical contingencies in OPORD (On Order).
_____ FA BN CDRs concept of the operation.
_____ FA Organization for Combat.
_____ FA BN CDRs Intent.
_____ Definition of Success.
_____ Requirements for positioning & movement (FA EXEC Matrix).
_____ CSR.
_____ C2.
_____ Specific instructions for TA, Survey and MET.
_____ Specific instructions for CSS.
_____ Restrictions on ammo expenditures, types of fires, limiting risks to friendly troops.
_____ FSCMs.
_____ Target Lists.
_____ Schedules.
_____ Fire Support Execution Matrix.
_____ LTACFIRE Annex
_____ Special instructions on ROE, FS Commo, Log support.
_____ Locations of CP, ASP, ATPs.
_____ NBC Coordinating instructions.
FIELD ARTILLERY/FIRE SUPPORT REHEARSAL
*Note: The various methods available to conduct a rehearsal are as numerous as the various types of rehearsals. The following checklist is not designed to cover every possible contingency that could or even should be discussed during the conduct of a rehearsal. However, it is designed to provide a short framework as a possible suggestion on areas to cover. It can be expanded as necessary, modified based on experience, and tailored to fit offensive or defensive operations.
_____ What is the best type of rehearsal to use? (Back brief, reduced force, full force)
_____ What is the best technique? ( Map, radio, sand table, rock drill, TEWT)
_____ Ensure all key players are present.
_____ Orient participants to the map/sandtable & the maneuver graphics that will be used for the operation/rehearsal.
_____ Event by event discussion. (This applies to combined arms rehearsal or a separate FS rehearsal)
_____ Maneuver event identified
_____ Supporting fire support action identified and discussed in terms of the 5W's.
_____ Where - Target location
_____ Who - Execution/communication responsibility (primary, alternate, and backup)
_____ Why - Purpose described (ie, execute AE4000 to suppress the enemy combat outpost located near hill 201 as Alpha Company maneuvers to the west & bypasses)
_____ When - Engagement criteria (as Alpha Company crosses PL Apple, which is the east/west road north of hill 201, the lead platoon FO will execute AE4000 to suppress the COP)
_____ What - Desired effects (ammunition and shell/fuze combination required to render neutralization, destruction, or suppression)
_____ Continue event by event. Discuss the 5W's for any maneuver event requiring an associated fire support action.
_____ Recap all critical fire support actions by individual responsible. (Bde FSO, Bn FSO, A FSO, B FSO, C FSO, attachments)
_____ ALO & SALTO recap critical CAS, NGF events.
_____ FSO verifies all applicable frequencies, callsigns, and codewords.
_____ Final scrub of target list and fire support execution matrix.
_____ Exchange information - updated ammo counts, etc.
_____ FSO quickly recaps all critical fire support events using the Priority, Purpose, Allocation, Restriction format.
_____ Priority - discuss priorities of fire and what maneuver events Trigger a change or shift in priority(Artillery & Bn mortars).
_____ Purpose - discuss the purpose of all critical targets within the Bde or Bn's sector as applicable.
_____ Allocation - ensure personnel with target responsibility understand how much ammunition is available for their targets.
_____ Restrictions - FSCMs and any other restraints, constraints (i.e., must save 50% of Bn mortar WP for Phase II)
*Note: The last item may be done at the beginning of the rehearsal or at the conclusion. The fire support execution matrix should assist in covering these areas and should be the base document for the rehearsal process.
TOC OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
_____ Rules (eating, drinking, sleeping, and equipment arrangement)
_____ Status Boards - S3, S2, FDO (lap), NBC (lap), Radar Tech
_____ Summaries posted (OPSUM, INTSUM, etc.)
_____ Journal - (1594 Logs - past, present & Joint message book)
_____ Ledger - (S3, S2) to track specific IR and PIR
_____ Shift change over briefs - (formal - time)
_____ Jump TOC SOP/Equipment available
_____ CDRs abbreviated update - any time of day
Who - (standard briefing sequence) S2-S3-FDO-RSO-TAWO-SIGO
Format - SWEAT: Situation, Weapons, Enemy, Ammo, Targets
______ Significant activities
______ Future plans
______ Issues
_____ Situation Maps - operations, intelligence, fire support/fire direction
_____ Shift Chart - (by name)
_____ Designate the sleep plan
_____ Field foot locker (packed per SOP packing list to include:forms/supplies/manuals)
_____ Pre-Combat checklist
_____ PMCS - Vehicles, Generators, Radios, Weapons.
_____ Movement/closure reports and orders forms
_____ Weapons/Radar capabilities/limitations overlay (range fans and visibility diagrams/RDO)
_____ Medevac Procedures
_____ Battle Roster of entire battalion and any attachments
_____ RTO Cheat Sheets
_____ Warning Order/FRAGO (FM 6-20-1)
_____ Blank orders formatted
_____ Frequency change over/SOI with 2 day flip
_____ SOI compromise plan/counter Jam SOP
_____ TOC NBC team identified
_____ Defense Sketches/Range cards/TOC layout diagram
_____ Targets
_____ Weather posted
_____ Commo Status Chart
_____ Ammo - RSR - CSR: O/H, TGTs - MISSIONS, critical systems - POSTED!
_____ TOC Continuity Book - Layout, Load plan, Job Description, Recurring Actions
_____ TOC immediate action drills
ARTY
ATTK/AIR ATTK/NBC ATTK/GROUND ATTK/CASUALTY EVAC
_____ Frequency/Call sign deconfliction 24 Hrs out
_____ OPSKEDS standardized and published
_____ INTSUMs
_____ FDO Cheat Sheets
DAILY SHIFT CHANGE BRIEFING/FORMAL COMMANDERS UPDATE
S2
_____ Date
_____ Weather
_____ High/Low temps for next 24 hours
_____ Probability of precipitation
_____ Effect of weather on friendly and enemy
_____ Significant enemy activities during last 24 hours
_____ Status of the Radar (AOS, Cueing AZ, Zones, Dead Space, etc.)
_____ # of Radar acquisitions last 24 hours
_____ Counter mortar analysis
_____ Probable enemy course of action during next 24 hours
_____ Any targeting changes resulting from the BDE targeting meeting
_____ Time hack (same as LTACFIRE time)
S3
_____ Current Mission
_____ On Order Missions
_____ Supported force actions during last 24 hours
_____ Planned operations during nex 24 hours
_____ NBC activities during last 24 hours
_____ Ammunition on hand in firing batteries
_____ Key FSCM's in effect
_____ Active FPFs/priority targets
S1
_____ Assigned strength
_____ Field Strength
_____ KIA and WIA last 24 hours
_____ Sick Call last 24 hours
_____ By name MEDIVACs during last 24 hours
S4
_____ Scheduled LRPs/FAARPs (Time and Locations)
_____ Class I Days of Supply on hand
_____ Class III Days of Supply on hand
_____ Class V Days of Supply on hand in Combat/Field Trains
_____ Water Days of Supply on hand
_____ Class IX High Priority Requisitions (deadlines and PLL zero balance)
_____ Class II/IV/VII High Priority Requisitions
BMT/BMO
_____ Status of key deadlined equipment
_____ Status of Job Orders with Support Maintenance
CESO
_____ Current CEOI and changeover instructions
_____ COMSEC editions, fill positions and changeover instructions
_____ Maintenance status of key Communication systems
_____ EW/OEW Activities
FDO
_____ Current ammunition standards and quantities
_____ Current Fire Order/Fire Command standards
_____ # of FPF's/ Priority Targets established
_____ Summary of missions fired since last update
_____ Status of digital/voice communications
_____ Problems
COUNTERFIRE BATTLE DRILL
_____ Radar transmits acquisitions (Voice or Digital)
_____ If the transmission goes digitally to the BN TOC, then the Radar backs up the transmission with voice on BDE FSC.
_____ FA Battle Captain sounds off with "counterfire"
_____ All traffic/activity in TOC stops
_____ Battle Captain, S2 & FDO plot orgin & IP grid
_____ FDO plots grid and then sends FM:CFF to btry to fire in DNL status (HE/VT)
_____ FSE calls and clears mission
_____ FDO cancels 'DO NOT LOAD', mission is fired
_____ S2 records orgin and impact predict grids on the event template
COUNTERFIRE CHECKLIST
_____ RDO board updated with L/R, azimuth, location, zones
_____ Ensure radar is oriented on the correct azimuth?
_____ Plot templated locations.
_____ What are the radar's mask angles?
_____ What is the next planned location for Radar?
_____ Who are the cueing authorities?
_____ Notify FSO's of orgin grids within their sector.
_____ What net will radar monitor (voice/digital)?
_____ Have we updated the zones?
_____ Censor Zones
_____ Critical Friendly Zones
_____ Call for fire zones
_____ Radar fan oriented on the overlay.
_____ Dead Space Indicated
_____ Mortar/artillery tracking chart current with firing location, point of impact, DTG.
_____ Management of targets
______ Confirmed
______ Templated/Suspected
_____ Develop a system to manage Radar Acquisitions
______ Location
______ Point of Impact
______ DTG
_____ Develop a system for purging targets
TOC INFORMATION FLOW BATTLE DRILL
_____ Request/receive hourly updates from BDE and/or BN FSE
_____ Post to ledger
_____ Update map board
_____ Update position map
_____ Inform ALOC
_____ Inform Btry's
_____ Inform Survey/Radar
_____ File original report
LNO BRIEF
_____ Ensure proper clearance of host nation LNO prior to brief. Don't give him more information than necessary.
_____ Introductions - exchange notes.
_____ MAP orientation - MSR, key terrain, traffic patterns, usage.
_____ Language barrier - interpreter?
_____ Terrorist threat.
_____ Tone/mood of country - attitude toward US forces.
_____ Debrief him of situation (enemy air, sniper, ambushes, assault fires).
_____ Thank him for spt - Abn Op, etc.
_____ Press for his knowledge of En Sit/FS assets (where S-2, log, air threat).
_____ History of war. Try to get background/perspectives of belligerents.
_____ Comms link secure? Authentication procedures required?
_____ Exchange of Call for Fire (CFF) procedures.
_____ Who are FOs, where trained, experience?
_____ Specialized equip? Is there an inherent TLE?
_____ Any mortars?
_____ Org/structure of friendly mnvr/FS units.
_____ Someone taking notes.
_____ Provide PADs support.
_____ Future weather.
_____ Infantry spt.
_____ Engr spt.
_____ TACROE.
_____ Escort - MPs.
_____ Mines.
_____ Training level.
_____ Build up his morale - appreciation.
_____ Guest in country.
_____ When was the last live fire?
_____ Freqs/call signs radio equipment compatibility.
_____ Terrain/trafficability/trails, (any not on maps).
_____ Coord thru division.
_____ Press - noises/flashes in his AO.
_____ RADAR, Do they/their enemies have one?
_____ Grid LOC of TOCs.
_____ Staff interaction.
_____ Permanent LNO.
_____ WPN systems.
_____ FDC manual/auto?
_____ Officers trained at Fort Sill?
_____ MET, Can we use theirs or can they use ours?
_____ Ammo haul capability?
_____ Repair parts?
_____ Stress Task Force - Team!
_____ TACSOP exchange
_____ Civilians on Battlefield
_____ Infantry intent-his/yours
_____ Land management
_____ Destruction of land
_____ Civilians contracts
_____ Language/customs
_____ Exchange of tactical info overlays + future coordination
CASUALTY REPORTING CHECKLIST
_____ Log in appropriate casualty log (A, B, C, HSB).
_____ Determine if casualty is a key loss.
_____ If casualty is a key loss report to Bde and D/A immediately.
_____ Btry send approiate reports IAW unit SOP.
_____ Obtain DA Form 1155 and 1156 (ensure they are complete).
_____ Assign control number and compile all 1155s and 1156s to be submitted to Bde and D/A S1s.
_____ If KIA, MIA, or seriously wounded, complete a letter of sympathy and forward to Bde S1.
_____ Complete awards recomendations on casualty and forward to higher S1.
ATTACHMENT CHECKLIST
S1 (All Attachments)
_____ Complete DA 647-1 Personnel Register
_____ Complete DA 3955 Mail Register
_____ Check ID card and ID tags
_____ Complete SIDPERS transaction as an attachment
_____ Check NCOER end dates
_____ Identify ongoing/potential pay problems
_____ Complete NOK information packets
_____ Complete emergency data information packets
_____ Determine special medical needs
S2 (OIC/NCOIC of Attachments)
_____ Verify clearance
_____ Update Security Clearance Access Roster if required
_____ Conduct briefing on security measures in effect
_____ Conduct briefing on enemy situation in Area of Opns
_____ Conduct briefing on current signals in effect
S3 (OIC/NCOIC of Attachments)
_____ Conduct briefing on current friendly situation
_____ Conduct briefing on current BN and attached unit mission
_____ Conduct briefing on concept of operations
_____ Determine specific NBC needs
CESO (OIC/NCOIC of Attachments)
_____ Issue SOIs
_____ Issue variables
_____ Determine communication equipment density
_____ Identify special communication requirements
S4 (OIC/NCOIC of Attachments)
_____ Complete LOGSTAT report on attachments
_____ Identify unique support requirements
_____ Identify POL consumption rate.
_____ Identify unique Class V requirements
_____ Conduct briefing on concept of logistic operations
OIC/NCOIC of Attachments
_____ Brief BN Cdr, S3, and Btry Cdrs on operational capabilities of his unit
_____ Brief on mission and location of parent unit
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