REHEARSAL
SEQUENCE
*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.
_____ 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 an integrated maneuver/fire support 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 responsibility & communication links (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.
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Fire Support TAC or Assault CP
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