FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER TACTICAL POCKET CHECKLIST

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1 FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER TACTICAL POCKET CHECKLIST REVISED APRIL 2001

2 FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER TACTICAL POCKET CHECKLIST The Distance Learning & Technologies Department (DLTD), publishes and distributes this manual. For additional copies: Director, Marine Corps Institute Attn: Operations Marine Corps Institute 912 Charles Poor Street SE Washington Navy Yard DC Intranet://intranet.mbw.usmc.mil 1-(800) USMC-MCI REVISED APRIL 2001

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Tactical Communication Communications Frequency Chart 1 USMC Fire Support Communication Nets 2 U.S. Aircraft Communication Equipment 3 U.S. Ground Forces Communications Equipment 4 Communications Brevity Terms for CAS Missions (Laser/IR/etc.) 5 Target Weather Information (TARWI) 6 Assault Support Assault Support Request Form 7 Assault Support Request Form Instructions for Completing 9 ZIPPO Briefing Guide 13 Landing Zone Brief 16 Basic Load Weight 17 Time Factors for Wave Planning/Recommended Landing Zone Diameter 18 Joint Tactical Airlift Request Form 19 Close Air Support Joint Tactical Air Strike Request (JTAR) 23 Joint Tactical Air Strike Request (JTAR) Instructions 25 CAS Check-in Brief Form/CAS Multi-Mission 9-Line Form 31 Close Air Support (CAS) The 9-Line Brief Instructions 32 CAS Check-out Brief (BDA Report) 35 Laser Designation Zones 36 Hellfire Designator Exclusion Zone 37 Hellfire Designator Missile Surface Danger Zone (W/Laser) 38 Hellfire Missile Surface Danger Zone (W/O Laser) 39 LASER CAS OPERATIONS AN/PAQ-3 (MULE) Day Sight Operations Tactical Checklist 41 AN/PAQ-3 (MULE) Operations Checklist Night Sight Procedures 42 AC-130 Call-for-Fire (CFF) 43 NATO Information Briefing Formats/ NATO Fighter Check-In Briefing Worksheet 44 NATO Forward Air Controller to Attack Aircraft Briefing 45 NATO Close Air Support Multiple Mission Worksheet 46 Indirect Fire Support (Artillery/ Mortars/ Naval Surface Fires) Artillery/Mortar Call-For-Fire (CFF) 47 Message to Observer (MTO) /Basic SEAD Call-For-Fire (CFF) 48 Fire Support Scheduling Worksheet (x2) 49 i

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) SUBJECT PAGE Indirect Fire Support (Artillery/ Mortars/ Naval Surface Fires), (Continued) Target Card (1 of 2) 51 Record of Missions (2 of 2) 52 Characteristics of U.S. Artillery, Mortars, and Rockets 53 U.S. Artillery/Mortars Ammunition 54 Naval Gunfire Call-For-Fire (CFF) 55 Naval Gunfire Support Ships/ Naval Gunfire Ammunition 56 Aerial Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Joint Tactical Reconnaissance Surveillance Request Form 57 Joint Tactical Electronic Warfare Request Form 61 Joint Tactical Electronic Warfare Form Instructions 64 Capabilities of Equipment, Weapons and Ordnance U.S. Attack Fixed-Wing Aircraft 69 U.S. Attack Rotary-Wing Aircraft 71 U.S. Aircraft Navigation Equipment 72 Rapid Weaponeering 73 Ordnance Nomenclature 74 Ordnance Selection Guide 75 Ordnance Quick Reference Guide 79 Risk-Estimate Distances for Aircraft Delivered Ordnance (Combat only) 81 Threat Systems World Threat Anti-Air Defense Weapons Systems 83 Combat Vehicles and Armored Weapons Systems 84 Air Speed/Velocity Conversion Table 86 Aviation Staff Officer Information Aviation Estimate of Supportability 87 Appendix A Joint Air Operations Plan Format 89 ii

5 COMMUNICATIONS FREQUENCY CHART Primary Color Secondary Color Callsign TACP Local TAR AFARN TAD 1 TAD 2 TAD 3 TAD 4 MAON TATC 1 TATC 2 FAC(A) TAC(A) TANKER LF FSCC BN FSCC ARTY COF MORTARs NGF SPOT 1

6 USMC FIRE SUPPORT COMMUNICATION NETS Net Purpose Net Control Stations on Net Freq TACP Local Coordination between AOs and FACs. MAGTF TACP Regt/ Bn AOs, FACs, FAC(A)s UHF Tactical Air Direction (TAD) Tactical Air Request (TAR) Tactical Air Traffic Control (TATC) Artillery Conduct of Fire (COF) NGF Ground Spot BN Mortars MAGTF Air Observation Direction of aircraft in CAS missions by a terminal controller To request immediate air support Allows TACC/ TADC to control all aircraft in MAGTF AOR Forward observers request and adjust artillery fires Spot teams request and adjust NGF Mortar forward observers request and adjust fires Coordination of airborne agencies TACC-afloat DASC-ashore TACC-afloat DASC-ashore TACC-afloat TACC-ashore Direct support artillery BN SACC-Afloat as required GCE and FSCC ashore Mortar PLT CMDR Artillery regt TACC, DASC, FSCCs, FAC parties, airborne controllers, CAS aircraft and TAC as required TACC, DASC, FSCCs, FAC parties, airborne controllers, HDC, TADC TACC/ TADC, TAOC, DASC, all aircraft entering AOR Direct Support Artillery BN, Firing Battery, Artillery LNO at BN, Forward Observers, REIN artillery units SACC, TACC, FSCCs, Direct support & general support ships, NAOs PLT CMDR, Mortar forward observers, BN FSCCs FAC(A), Artillery BN, firing battery, forward observers, FSCCs, GCE HQ UHF/VHF aircraft dependent HF UHF/ VHF VHF UHF/VLF/ HF VHF VHF 2

7 Aircraft Type AH-1W UH-1N UH-1N CDNU OH-58D (Kiowa Warrior) AH-64 AC-130 U.S. AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Radios 2-AN/ARC-182 or 2-AN/ARC-210 Frequency Band (1) Multiple (2) UHF/VHF-FM Frequency Hopping No HAVE QUICK I and II (UHF) SINCGARS (VHF-FM) Secure Capability KY-58 KY-58 1-AN/ARC-114 VHF-FM No KY-58 1-AN/ARC-159 UHF-AM No KY AN/ARC-182 Multiple (2) No KY-58 3-AN/ARC-210 VHF-AM HAVE QUICK I and II KY-58 VHF-FM SINCGARS UHF-AM 1-SATCOM 1-AN/ARC-199 HF No KY-75 1-AN/ARC-201 VHF SINCGARS (FM) KY-58 1-AN/ARC-164 UHF-FM HAVE QUICK II KY-58 2-AN/ARC-201 UHF-FM SINCGARS KY-58 1-AN/ARC-164 UHF HAVE QUICK I KY-58 2-AN/ARC-186 VHF (3) SINCGARS (FM) KY-58 2-AN/ARC-164 UHF HAVE QUICK II KY-58 1-AN/ARC-164 SATCOM KY-58 3-AN/ARC-186 VHF (3) KY-58 2-AN/ARC-190 HF KY-58/75 AV-8B 2-AN/ARC-182 Multiple (2) No KY-58 F-14 1-AN/ARC-182 Multiple (2) HAVE QUICK II KY-58 F-15E 2-AN/ARC-164 UHF HAVE QUICK II KY-58 F-16 1-AN/ARC-182 UHF HAVE QUICK II KY-58 1-AN/ARC-164 VHF (3) No F/A-18 2-AN/ARC-182 Multiple (2) No KY-58 (4) 2-AN/ARC-210 VHF/UHF HAVE QUICK II No Legend: Notes: FM: frequency modulation AM: amplitude modulation SATCOM: satellite communications HF: high frequency (1.) Frequency bands are as follows: HF: MHz in 1-kHz increments. VHF-FM: MHz in 25-kHz increments. VHF-AM: MHz in 25-kHz increments. UHF: MHz in 25-kHz increments. UHF: ultra high frequency (2.) The AN/ARC-182 is a multiband radio that operates in any one of four bands: standard VHF-FM, VHF-AM, UHF, or MHz VHF-FM. It can monitor only one band at a time. (3.) The AN/ARC-186 operates either in the VHF-AM or VHF-FM band. Each radio can monitor only one band at a time. (4.) F/A-18s are fitted with either two AN/ARC-182 radios or two AN/ARC-210 radios. 3

8 U.S. GROUND FORCES COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Note: To request CAS use the tactical air request net/airforce Request Net (AFARN). Control of CAS aircraft should be conducted on a tactical air direction net. Component Radios U.S. Army FIST USAF TACP AN/PRC-119 AN/VRC-12 AN/VRC-24 AN/GRC-206 AN/GRC-206 AN/GRC-206 AN/GRC-206 AN/PRC-119 AN/PRC-104 AN/PRC-113 AN/PRC-113 Frequency Band (1) VHF-FM HF VHF-FM VHF-AM UHF VHF-FM HF VHF-AM UHF Frequency Hopping SINCGARS NO NO NO NO NO HAVEQUICK II SINCGARS NO NO HAVEQUICK II Secure Capable KY-57 KY-65/99 KY-57 KY-57 KY-57 KY-57 KY-65/99 KY-57 KY-57 USMC TACP SOF SOTAC AN/PRC-119 AN/PRC-104 AN/PRC-113 AN/PRC-113 AN/VRC-12 AN/PRC-117D AN/PRC-117D AN/PRC-117D AN/PRC-126 LST-5 VHF-AM HF VHF-AM UHF VHF-FM VHF-FM VHF (2) UHF (3) VHF-FM UHF SATCOM SINCGARS NO NO HAVEQUICK II NO NO NO NO NO NO KY-57 KY-65/99 KY-57 KY-57 NO KY-57 KY-57 KY-57 KY-57 KY-57 (1) Frequency bands for ground radios are as follows: HF: to MHz in 1 khz increment. VHF-FM: to MHz in 50 khz increments. VHF-AM: to MHz in 25 khz increments. UHF: to MHz in 25 khz increments. (2) AN/PRC-117D VHF-AM/FM frequency range is MHz. AN/PRC-117D VHF-AM/FM frequency range is MHz. 4

9 COMMUNICATION BREVITY TERMS FOR CAS MISSIONS (LASER/IR/ETC.) Laser Operations: 10 Seconds Directive to terminal controller to standby for laser on call in approximately 10 seconds. Laser On Directive to start laser designation. Spot Acquisition of laser designation. Shift Directive to shift laser illumination energy from offset to target Terminate Cease laser designation. Night IR CAS Brevity Terms: Contact: Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point. Rope Call made by exception of the terminal controller is to illuminate the aircraft with an IR pointer. Snake Call made for the terminal controller to jiggle the IR beam on the target. Sparkle Terminal controller marks the target with an IR pointer. Also used by an AC-130 to mark the target with 40 mm misch. Steady Terminal controller steadies the beam. Stop Terminal controller stops the beam. Tally The enemy position/target is in sight; opposite of NO JOY. Visual The terminal controller has the attack aircraft in sight, or the attack aircraft has positively identified the terminal controller s or friendly position. Other Calls: Abort Directive to cease action/attack/event/mission. Angels Height of friendly aircraft in thousands of feet. Bent System indicated is inoperative. Bingo Pre-briefed fuel state that is needed for recovery using pre-briefed parameters. Blind No visual contact with friendly aircraft or ground positions-opposite of term Visual. Chatter Mark Begin using briefed radio procedures to counter jamming. Cleared hot Ordnance release is authorized. Continue Continue present maneuver; does not imply clearance to engage or expend ordnance. Cyclops Any UAV. Dash (#) Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific callsign is unknown. Joker Fuel state above Bingo at which separation/bug-out/event termination should begin. No Joy Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target/bandit/landmark; opposite of TALLY. Offset Informative call indicating maneuver in a specified direction with (direction) reference to the target. Pushing Departing designated point. Smoke Smoke marker used to mark a position. Winchester No ordnance remaining. 5

10 TARGET WEATHER INFORMATION (TARWI) GENERAL INFORMATION The TARWI code is a technique for transmitting detailed information about en route or target area weather observations. TARWI example Data given: X N The code is read to indicate weather at the target was at 3/8 cloud at 3000 AGL, visibility at least 8 km (5nm), thunderstorms, WX suitable for mission, higher, terrain obscured, thunderstorms en route. # Cloud # Ht (AGL) # Vis (NM) # WX 0 None 0 None Not Obs 1 1/ None 2 1/ Sleet 3 3/ Dist/Smoke 4 1/ Fog/Haze 5 5/ Drizzle 6 3/ Rain 7 7/ Snow 8 8/ Showers 9 Not Obs 9 Not Obs 9 Not Obs 9 T-Storms A WX SIM for Exercise B Cloud HT X 10 C No Med Cloud D Scattered Clouds E Broken Overcast F Contrails AT FL G Mainly IFR H Mainly VFR I Gusty SFC Winds J Fog in Valley K Hilltops Obscured L VIS Varies in Showers M T-Storms N T-Storms En route O Ice/Freezing Rain P SFC Wind NEG Q SFC Winds SE R SFC Winds SW S SFC Winds NW T WX Better North U WX Better to East V WX Better to South W WX Better to West X WX Suitable Y WX Marginal Z WX Unsuitable 6

11 ASSAULT SUPPORT REQUEST FORM SECTION I MISSION REQUEST DATE: 1. UNIT CALLED: THIS IS: REQUEST NUMBER: SENT TIME: BY: 2. REQUEST FOR 3. MISSION CATEGORIES A. ( ) PREPLANNED: A. ( ) HELICOPTER PRECEDENCE B. ( ) PRIORITY B. ( ) FIXED-WING C. ( ) IMMEDIATE: PRIORITY 5. MISSION IS A. ( ) ASSAULT TRANSPORT G. ( )TRAP B. ( ) LOGISTICAL SUPPORT H. ( ) SAR C. ( ) AIR EVACUATION I. ( ) ILLUMINATION D. ( ) MEDEVAC J. ( ) SPECIAL OPS 4. TYPE MISSION A. ( )TACTICAL SENT: TIME: BY: B. ( ) ADMINISTRATIVE 6. PAYLOAD IS A. ( ) TROOPS B. ( ) EXTERNAL CARGO (WT) C. ( ) INTERNAL CARGO (WT/CU) E. ( ) AERIAL DELIVERY K. ( ) OTHER LARGEST ITEM (LxWxH) F. ( ) C2 7. INSTRUCTIONS PICKUP TIME COORDINATES LZ TIME COORDINATES A. B. C. D. 8. LZ DESCRIPTION A. WIND DIRECTION/VELOCITY B. ELEVATION (FT MSL) C. SIZE D. OBSTACLES E. FRIENDLY POS DIR/DIST / F. ENEMY POS DIR/DIST / G. LASTFIRERECEIVEDTIME/TYPE / DIR/DIST / 9. LZ WILL BE A. ( )UNMARKED B. ( )MARKED WITH COLOR 10. LZ MARKED WITH A. ( ) PANELS B. ( ) SMOKE C. ( ) FLARES D. ( ) MIRROR E. ( ) LIGHTS F. ( ) NAVAID G. ( ) OTHER 11. COMMUNICATIONS A. PICKUP ZONE CALL SIGN /FREQUENCY (COLOR CODE) B. LZ CALL SIGN /FREQUENCY (COLOR CODE) 12. REMARKS ACKNOWLEDGED BN/REGT DIVISION OTHER 7

12 ASSAULT SUPPORT REQUEST FORM (Continued) SECTION II COORDINATION 13. MSFS 14. ARTILLERY 15. AIO/G-2/G ESCORT/AERIAL REFUELING A. ( ) REQUESTED B. ( ) ASSIGNED C. NO/TYPE A/C D. CALL SIGN E. COMMUNICATIONS F. ARMAMENT 17. REQUEST ( ) APPROVED ( )DISAPPROVED 20. RESTRICTIVE FIRE/AIR PLAN A. ( ) IS NOT B. ( ) NUMBER 22. LOCATION A. ( ) B. ( ) (FROM COORDS) (TO COORDS) 18. BY 19. REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL 21. IS IN EFFECT A. ( ) (FROM TIME) B. ( ) (TO TIME) 23. WIDTH (METERS) 24. ALTITUDE/VERTEX A. ( ) B. ( ) MAX/VERTEX MINIMUM SECTION III MISSION DATA 25. MISSION NUMBER 26. CALL SIGN 27. NO/TYPE AIRCRAFT 28. EST/ACT TAKEOFF 29. ETA/ATA 30. MISSION CANCELLED/DIVERTED A. ( ) CANCELLED B. ( ) DIVERTED BY: 31. TERMINATE REQUEST A. ( ) GO/NO GO DTG B. ( ) WHEN COMPLETED 32. MISSION RESULTS A. ( ) COMPLETE B. ( ) INCOMPLETE C. ( ) OTHER NOTES: TACC FSCC DASC TACP ACKNOWLEDGE TADC SACC HDC TACLOG 8

13 ASSAULT SUPPORT REQUEST FORM Instructions for Completing Block Title and Elements Explanation Section I. Mission Request 1. UNIT CALLED Identifies the unit THIS IS REQUEST NUMBER SENT designation/callsign/preassigned number. Identifies the request originator by unit designator/ callsign/preassigned number. For preplanned missions, indicates the originator s request number in series. For immediate missions, this number is assigned by the DASC. Indicates the time and individual who transmitted the request. 2. REQUEST FOR Indicates whether request is for helicopter or fixed-wing support. 3. MISSION CATEGORIES PREPLANNED: A. Precedence B. Priority IMMEDIATE: C. Priority For preplanned requests, enter precedence (block A) and priority (block B). Precedence is stated numerically in descending order of importance, as determined by the requestor. Priority is expressed as shown below. For immediate requests, enter priority (block C). A precedence entry is not required for immediate requests because, by definition, all immediate requests are precedence #1. Use the numerical designation below to determine priority (e.g., define the tactical situation) for preplanned (block B) or immediate (block C). 1. Emergency. Missions which require immediate action and supersede all other categories of mission priority. 2. Priority. Missions which require immediate action and supersede routine missions. For medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), use this category for patients who require specialized treatment not available locally and who are liable to suffer unnecessary pain or disability unless evacuated with the least possible delay. 3. Routine. Missions which do not demand urgency in execution. For MEDEVAC, use this category for patients who can be treated locally, but whose prognosis would benefit by evacuation with the least possible delay. 9

14 ASSAULT SUPPORT REQUEST FORM (Continued) Instructions for Completing, continued Block Title and Elements Explanation Section I. Mission Request 4. Urgent (for MEDEVAC only). Evacuation of critically wounded, injured, or ill personnel whose immediate evacuation is a matter of life RECEIVED or death. Indicates the time and individual who received the request. 4. TYPE MISSION Indicates whether the mission is tactical or administrative. 5. MISSION IS Describes the mission to be performed. Check appropriate blocks 1 through 12 to identify the mission to be performed. If block 12 (Remarks) is checked, enter an explanation. 6. PAYLOAD IS Describes the type and approximate amount of the payload to be transported. It is necessary to specify, even if a rough estimate, the number of troops. Otherwise, ACE planner cannot determine what force is required aircraft type/number. For internal cargo, include the dimensions of the largest item to be moved. For MEDEVAC, indicate number of casualties in block 6A. 7. INSTRUCTIONS Indicates the time/coordinates of the PZ and DZ. 8. LZ DESCRIPTION Contains detailed information on the LZ 9. LZ WILL BE A. Unmarked B. Marked Indicates if the LZ will be unmarked or marked. If the LZ will be marked, indicate the color. 10. LZ MARKED WITH Identifies the type LZ marking. 11. COMMUNICATIONS Identifies the callsign and frequency of PZ and DZ controllers. 12. REMARKS Allows the requestor to add other essential information not provided for in the request format. For MEDEVAC, include type casualties/wounds, litter, ambulatory status, medical attendant requirements, or any other special considerations. If possible, medical personnel should provide a medical regulating code (MRC): 10

15 ASSAULT SUPPORT REQUEST FORM (Continued) Instructions for Completing, continued Block Title and Elements Explanation Section I. Mission Request MC Pediatrics MM Internal Medicine NP Psychiatry SB Burns SC Spinal Cord Injury SG OB/GYN SO Orthopedic Surgery ACKNOWLEDGED Bn/Regt. Division Other SS General Surgery SSC Thoracic Surgery SSM Maxillofacial Surgery SSN Neurosurgery SSO Ophthalmology Injury SSU Urology Indicates that the request has been copied for concurrence by the GCE. Section II. Coordination 13. NSFS Naval surface fire support coordination. 14. ARTILLERY Artillery coordination. 15. AIO/G-2/G-3 Air Intelligence Officer, G-2, G-3 coordination. 16. ESCORT/AERIAL REFUELING 17. REQUEST A. Approved B. Disapproved Indicates if escort or aerial refueling support is required for the mission. Block A indicates support has been requested. Block B indicates TACC has assigned assets. After assets are assigned, the TACC enters the rest of the data. Indicates the approval or disapproval of the request. 18. BY Indicates the individual who approved or disapproved the request. 19. REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL Self-explanatory. 20. RESTRICTIVE FIRE/ AIR PLAN A. Is Not B. Number 21. IS IN EFFECT A. From Time B. To Time The restrictive fire/air plan refers to the airspace coordination area (ACA). An ACA is a three-dimensional block of airspace where friendly aircraft are reasonably safe from friendly surface fires. A plan number or code name is issued, as appropriate. Establishes the time period that the ACA plan will be in effect. 11

16 ASSAULT SUPPORT REQUEST FORM (Continued) Instructions for Completing, continued Block Title and Elements Explanation Section II. Coordination 22. LOCATION A. From Coordinates B. To Coordinates Grid coordinates of the start/end points of the ACA centerline. 23. WIDTH (METERS) Defines the ACA from either side of centerline. 24. ALTITUDE/VERTEX A. Max/Vertex B. Minimum ACA in feet above mean sea level. Use block A for VERTEX only. Section III. Mission Data 25. MISSION NUMBER Indicates mission number. 26. CALLSIGN Flight callsign of mission aircraft. 27. NO/TYPE AIRCRAFT Self-explanatory. 28. EST/ACT TAKEOFF Estimated or actual time the mission aircraft will take off. 29. ETA/ATA Estimated or actual time of arrival of the mission aircraft in the objective area. 30. MISSION CANCELLED/ DIVERTED 31. TERMINATE REQUEST Indicates if mission is cancelled or diverted. By indicates the individual/ agency/ unit who cancelled or diverted the mission. Indicates conditions under which to terminate the request. 32. MISSION RESULTS Self-explanatory, include pilot reports. MISSION NOTES: 12

17 ZIPPO BRIEFING GUIDE MISSION NO UNIT SUPPORTED/CALLSIGN AO CALLSIGN HC(A) CALLSIGN TAC(A)/FAC(A) CALLSIGN HELO TRANSPORT CMDR CALLSIGN ATTACK HELO FLIGHT COORDINATOR/ LEADER CALLSIGN F/W CALLSIGN NO AND TYPE OF HELOS / / / / / / PICK-UP COORDINATES LZ DESCRIPTION DROP COORDINATES LZ DESCRIPTION APPROACH RETIREMENT ROUTES TOTAL TROOPS/HELI TEAM SIZE INTERNAL CARGO LOADS TYPE/WEIGHT EXTERNAL CARGO LOADS TYPE/WEIGHT / / / 13

18 ZIPPO BRIEFING GUIDE (Continued) ASSAULT FM MISSION COMMON ASSAULT UHF GROUND TACTICAL/LZ CONTROL CALLSIGN F/W CONTROL FM/UHF WEATHER MINIMUNS/ALTERNATE PLAN PICK-UP TIME/LATEST ACCEPTABLE L-HOUR/LATEST ACCEPTABLE ARTILLERY PREP TIME/END OF MISSION F/W FLIGHT/TOS/ORDNANCE F/W CAP/TOS/ORDNANCE PRI SEC PRI SEC PRI SEC / / / / / / / RULES OF ENGAGEMENT/CLEARANCE TO FIRE INTELLIGENCE REFUEL MIN BINGO MISSION UNDERTAKE LENGTH OF (EST.) CASEVAC PRIORITY* PRECEDENCE** / / # MINS # MINS # MINS RESUPPLY INTERNAL EA SORTIES EXTERNAL WT# LIFTS WT# LIFTS 14

19 ZIPPO BRIEFING GUIDE (Continued) RETURN TO FORCE PROCEDURES PENETRATION CHECKIST MEZ PROCEDURES CORRIDORS ALTITUDES IFF FREQUENCY LAME DUCK PROCEDURES * PRIORITY: Mission priority not used; PRECEDENCE serves the same function. **PRECEDENCE: a. Urgent - CASEVAC of critically wounded (life or death). b. Emergency - Safety of U.S. or allied forces or the transport of vital supplies or equipment. c. Priority - Tactical transport of personnel or equipment where delay would jeopardize mission. CASEVAC of seriously wounded. d. Routine - Administrative or tactical transport where time is not a critical factor. e. Mandatory - Involves possible loss of life or national prestige. 15

20 LANDING ZONE BRIEF 1. MISSION NO. 2. LOCATION COOR/RAD/DEM / / 3. UNIT CALLSIGN 4. FREQUENCY PRI UHF FM SEC UHF FM 5. LZ MARKING 6. WIND DIRECTION/VELOCITY / 7. ELEVATION/SIZE / 8. OBSTACLES 9. FRIENDLY POSITIONS: DIRECTION/DISTANCE 10. ENEMY POSITIONS: DIRECTION/DISTANCE 11. LAST FIRE RECEIVED: TIME/TYPE / / / 12. DIRECTION OF FIRE/DISTANCE / 13. CLEARANCE TO FIRE: DIRECTION/DISTANCE 14. APPROACH/RETIREMENT (RECOMMENDED) / / 15. PERSONNEL/EQUIPMENT / 16. OTHER 16

21 BASIC LOAD WEIGHT CARGO Ammunition (per box) M-16 ball... 60mm/81mm mm... Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) (box/pallet)... Floodlight, 5 kw... Generator set, PU Howitzer, Carriage... Tube... Howitzer, 155mm (M198)... Howitzer, 155mm (LW-777)... Mk-19 (Mod 3)... Machine gun, 50 cal, heavy... With ground mount... M240G 7.62mm... M-249 (SAW)... Marine fully equipped... Without gear... Mortar, 60mm (complete)... Mortar, 81mm (complete)... Mule, AN/PAQ-3... Radio, HF/UHF/VHF SINCGARS (PRC-119)... PRC PRC Radio, HMMWV MRC MRC Trailer M149, water, 400 gal(empty/full)... M105 1 ½ ton... Truck M998/M1038 HMMWV Empty/loaded... M923, Cargo empty... Cross country... M151 ¼ ton Jeep... LAV Container, water 5 gal (full)... Purification Unit... WEIGHT (LBS) /800 3,000 2,750 4,980 2,800 1,600 15,758 9, ,670 2,200 1,280/4, ,200/7,700 21,600 31,600 2,500 24, ,400 17

22 TIME FACTORS FOR WAVE PLANNING TIME FACTOR UH-1 CH46 CH53 (MINS) (MINS) (MINS) LPH HELICOPTER LAUNCH INTERVALS Using Flight Deck Packed Helos (ea flt max of 8) Using Hanger Deck Helos (ea flt max of 8) TAKEOFF AND FLIGHT RENDEZVOUS (For Ship-to-Shore Movements) LZ MANEUVER TIME (ea flt) 1. Breakup Approach and Land Unload Troops/Cargo* FLIGHT TO LPH/LOADING ZONE (Miles Per Minute) LPH RECOVER TIME (flt of 4) REFUEL (HOT) LOAD TROOPS REFUEL (HOT) LOAD INTERNAL CARGO* LOAD EXTERNAL *Palletized or Wheeled Vehicles Only RECOMMENDED LANDING ZONE DIAMETER (FEET) TYPE HELO OBSTRUCTION (HEIGHT) UH AH CH CH

23 JOINT TACTICAL AIRLIFT REQUEST FORM I REQUEST 1. UNIT CALLED(IDENTIFIER) THIS IS MY ID REQUEST NUMUBER 2. I HAVE (A.) AN IMMEDIATE (B.) PREPLANNED MISSION SENT: TIME: BY: RECEIVED (1.) ABN ALERT (2.) GROUND ALERT (3.) AIRLAND (4.) EQUIP DROP (5.) PERS DROP (6.) FLARE (7.) SPECIAL (8.) AIR EVAC OTHER 3. ONLOAD AIRFIELD TIME: BY: (A.) NAME (B.) COORD (C.)CONTACT (D.) DTG / 4. OFFLOAD AIRFIELD/DROP ZONE/EXTRACTION ZONE (A.) NAME (B.) COORD (C.)CONTACT (D.) DTG / 5. NUMBER OF PASSENGERS: (A.) COMBAT TROOPS (B.) PARATROOPERS (C.) AIR EVACS (1.) AMBULATORY (2.) LITTER 6. GENERAL CARGO (A.) (B.) (C.) TYPE (SPECIFY POL RATIONS, ETC.) WEIGHT LARGEST SINGLE ITEM 19

24 JOINT TACTICAL AIRLIFT REQUEST FORM (Continued) 7. NUMBER OF VEHICLES: (A.) 1/4 TON TRK (E.) 3/4 TON TRL (I.) 155 HOW (B.) 1 1/4TON TRK (F.) 1 1/4TON TRL (J.) OTHER (C.) 2 ½TON TRK (G.) APC (D.) 1/4 TON TRL (H.) 105 HOW 8. SPECIAL HANDLING CARGO (A.) TYPE (E.) CLASS (B.) TOTAL PIECES (F.) NOMEN (C.) WEIGHT (G.) SINGLE DRAGGER REQ (D.) CUBE 9. TOTAL WEIGHT (TOTAL ITEMS 6-8 OF THIS FORM): (A.) WEIGHT 10. RECOMMENDED: (A.) (B.) (C.) CDS (D.) LAPES (NUMBER OF ACFT) (TYPE OF ACFT) (E.) GPES (F.) CCT 11. REMARKS: ACKNOWLEDGED BGD/REGT DIVISION OTHER 20

25 JOINT TACTICAL AIRLIFT REQUEST FORM (Continued) II COORDINATION NGF ARTY AIO/G-2/3/4 REQUEST: (A.) APPROVED (B.) DISAPPROVED REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL: 12. MISSION NUMBER AIRSPACE COORDINATION AREA/AIR PLAN (A.) IS NOT (B.) NUMBER (C.) (D.) (E.) (F.) (FROM TIME) (TO TIME) (FROM COORD) (TO COORD) (G.) (H.) (I.) (WIDTH IN METERS) (MAX/VERTEX ALT) (MIN ALT) III AIR MISSION DATA 13. CALLSIGN 14. NO AND TYPE OF ACFT 15. EST ACFT TO CONT PT-COORD/NAV AID FIX 18. LZ/DZ/ EZCOORD 19. TYPE DELIVERY 20. INITIAL CONTACT 21. CGT/TAG/ ASRT 22. NOTIFIED DTG (CALLSIGN) (CALLSIGN) TUOC CRC (FREQUENCY) (FREQUENCY) TACP ASRT 21

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27 JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST (JTAR) DD Form 1972 (REVISED) 15 NOV 1994, Supersedes DD Form 1972 Apr 1975 Joint Pub , Appendix C for preparation instructions. SECTION I - MISSION REQUEST DATE SENT DATE: 1. UNIT CALLED: THIS IS: REQUEST NUMBER: SENT 2. PREPLANNED: (A.) PRECEDENCE (B.) PRIORITY IMMEDIATE: (C.) PRIORITY 3. TARGET IS/NUMBER OF: (A.) PERS IN/OPEN (B.) PERS DUG IN (E.) AAA ADA (I.) BLDGS (F.)RKTS/MISSLE (J.)BRIDGES (C.)WPNS/MG/RR/AT (G.)ARMOR (K.)PILLBOX/BUNKER TIME: TIME: SENT: BY: BY: (D.)MORTARS/ ARTILLERY (H.)VEHICLES (L.)SUPPLIES/ EQUIPMENT (M.) CENTER (CP, (N.) AREA (O.) ROUTE (P.)MOVING COM) N/S/E/W (Q.) REMARKS ; 4. TARGET LOCATION: (A.) (B.) (C.) (D.) (COORDS) (COORDS) (COORDS) (COORDS) (E.) TGT ELEV (F.)SHEET NO. (G.)SERIES (H.) CHART NO. CHECKED: 5. TARGET TIME/DATE: ASAP (B.) NLT (C.) AT (D.) TO 6. DESIRED ORD/RESULTS: (A.) ORDNANCE (B.) DESTROY (C.) NEUTALIZE (D.) HARASS/INTERDICT 7. FINAL CONTROL: (A.) FAC/RABFAC (B.) CALLSIGN (C.) FREQ (D) FIX/CONT PT BY: 8. REMARKS: 1. IP 2. HDG DGR MAG FSET L/R 3. DISTANCE 4. TGT ELEVATION FT MSL 5. TGT DESCRIPTION 6. TGT LOCATION 7. MARK TYPE CODE 8. FRIENDLIES 9. EGRESS 23

28 JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST (JTAR) (Continued) SECTION II COORDINATION 9. NGF 10. ARTY 11. AIO/G-2/G REQUEST: (A.) APPROVE (B.) DISAPPROVE 15. AIRSPACE COURDINATION AREA (ACA): (A.) IS NOT IN EFFECT (B.) NUMBER 17. LOCATION: (A.) (B.) (FROM COORDS) (TO COORDS) 13. BY: 14. REASON FOR DISAPPROVAL: 16. IS IN EFFECT (A.) FROM TIME (B.) TO TIME 18. WIDTH (IN METERS): 19. ALTITUDE/VERTEX: (A.) (B.) (MAX/VERTEX) (MINIMUMVERTEX) SECTION III MISSION DATA 20. MISSION NO: 21. CALLSIGN: 22. NO. AND TYPE AIRCRAFT: 23. ORDNANCE: 24. EST/ACT TAKEOFF: 28. FAC/ASRT/TAC(A) CALLSIGN FREQ: 25. EST TOT: 26. CONT PT/RDNVS (COORDS/NAVAID FIX) 29. RESTRICTIVE FIRE/AIR PLAN (SEE 15-19): 27. INTIAL CONTACT: 30. TGT DESCRIPTION: 31.TGT COORD/ ELEV: 32. BATTLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT (BDA) REPORT (USMTF INFLTREP): LINE 1/ CALL SIGN LINE 4/LOCATION LINE 2/ MISSION NUMBER LINE 5/TOT LINE 3/ REQUEST NUMBER LINE 6/RESULTS MISSION REMARKS/INFORMATION: TUOC CRC TACP ASRT 24

29 JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST (JTAR) INSTRUCTIONS SECTION I - MISSION REQUEST Line Title and Elements Explanation 1. Unit Called Identifies the unit designation/callsign/pre-assigned number. This is Request Number Identifies the request originator by unit designation/callsign/preassigned number. For preplanned missions, indicates the originator s request number in series. For immediate missions, this number is assigned by the ASOC/DASC. Sent Indicates the time and the individual who transmitted the request. 2. (Mission categories) Preplanned: A. Precedence For preplanned requests, enter precedence(block A). B. Priority or priority (block B). Precedence is stated numerically in descending order of importance, as determined by the requester. Priority is expressed as shown below. Immediate: C. Priority For immediate requests, enter priority (block). A precedence entry is not required for immediate requests because, by definition, all immediate requests have a precedence of 1. Use the numerical designation below to determine priority (e.g., define the tactical situation) for preplanned (block B) or immediate (block C): 1. Emergency: Targets that require immediate action and supersede all other categories of mission priority. 25

30 JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST (JTAR) INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) SECTION I - MISSION REQUEST Line Title and Elements Explanation 2. Priority: Targets that require immediate action and supersede routine targets. 3. Routine: Targets of opportunity. Targets that do not demand urgency in execution. 3. Target is Describes the type, approximate size, and mobility of the target to be attacked. It is necessary to specify, even if a rough simulate, the number of targets (i.e., 10 tanks) or the size of the target area (i.e., personnel on a 500-meter front). Otherwise planners cannot accurately Determine what force is required aircraft numbers/type and ordnance amount/type. 4. Target Locates the target by using the Military Grid Reference System Location MGRS) is prescribed for the area concerned. A. Coordinates Locates a point target or starting point. B. Coordinates When used together with A, provides from to coordinates. C. Coordinates When used together with A and B, provides a route. D. Coordinates When used together with A through C, provides a route or describes a target area. E. Target Elevation Target elevation in feet above sea level. F. Sheet Number Self-explanatory. 26

31 JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST (JTAR) INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) SECTION I - MISSION REQUEST Line Title and Elements Explanation G. Series Self-explanatory. H. Chart Number Self-explanatory. Checked (on the right hand side of form) Indicates with whom target information has been crosschecked. 5. Target Time/Date: Self-explanatory. 6. Desired Ordnance/Results Indicates the requester s desired results. This is essential information for the planner and must be carefully considered by the requester. A. Ordnance Desired ordnance. B. Destroy Self-explanatory. C. Neutralize Self-explanatory. D. Harass/Interdict Self-explanatory. 7. Final Control Identifies the final controller (FAC, FAC(A), etc.) who will conduct the Briefing and control the release of the ordnance. A. FAC/RABFAC Transmits the type of terminal control. B. Callsign Callsign of terminal controller. C. Freq Recommended TAD frequency that is usable on the FEBA. D. Control Point Military grid coordinates and/or Navigation Aid (NAVAID) fix of a Control point that is the furthest limit of the attack aircraft s route of flight before control by the final controller. 27

32 JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST (JTAR) INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) SECTION I - MISSION REQUEST Line Title and Elements Explanation 8. Remarks Allows incorporation of briefing information not included elsewhere in the request. Enter data for the standard CAS brief. 1. IP/BP 2. Heading MAG: Offset Left/Right 3. Distance 4. Target Elevation Feet MSL 5. Target Description 6. Target Location 7. Mark Type Code 8. Friendlies 9. Egress Line Title and Elements SECTION II COORDINATION Explanation 9. NGF Now known as NSFS 10. Artillery Artillery coordination. 11. AIO/G-2/G-3 Air Intelligence Officer, G-2, G-3, or other service equivalent coordination. 12. Request: A. Approved Self-explanatory B. Disapproved 13. By Indicates the individual who approved or disapproved the request. 14. Reason for Disapproval Self-explanatory. 15. Airspace Coordination Area (ACA) The ACA establishes airspace that is reasonably safe from friendly, surface-delivery, non-nuclear fires. The ACA provides a warning to aircraft of the parameters of surface-delivered fire in a specific area. A. Is Not In Effect Self-explanatory. B. Number A plan number or code name is issued, as appropriate. 28

33 JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) SECTION II COORDINATION Line Title and Elements Explanation 16. Is in Effect Establishes the time period that the applicable ACA plan will be in effect. A. From Time Beginning of time period. B. To Time End of time period. 17. Location: A.) From Coordinates Grid coordinates of the start of the ACA s centerline B.) To Coordinates Grid coordinates of the end points of the ACA s centerline 18. Width (Meters) Defines the ACA from either side of the centerline. 19. Altitude/Vertex ACA altitude given in feet above MSL. (Use A for Vertex only entry). A.) Maximum/Vertex B.) Minimum/ Vertex SECTION III - MISSION DATA Note: Mission data information transmitted to the requesting agency may be limited to those items not included in the request. Line Title and Elements Explanation 20. Mission Number Indicates mission number. 21. Callsign Callsign of mission aircraft. 22. No. and Type Aircraft Self-explanatory. 23. Ordnance Type of ordnance either by code number or actual nomenclature. 24. EST/ACT Takeoff Estimated or actual time the mission aircraft will take off. 25. EST/TOT Estimated TOT. 26. Control Point/Rendezvous Indicates the furthest limit of the attack (Coordinates/ NAVAID Fix) aircraft s route of flight before control by the final controller. Same as Line 7, item D, when designated in the request. 29

34 JOINT TACTICAL AIRSTRIKE REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) SECTION III - MISSION DATA Line Title and Elements Explanation 27. INITIAL CONTACT Indicates the initial control of agency is to contact. 28. FAC/TAC(A) Callsign and frequency of final CALLSIGN frequency control agency. 29. ACA Refer to lines 15 through 19 for this data. 30. Target Description Self-explanatory. 31. Target Coordinates/Elevation Self-explanatory. 32 BATTLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT (BDA) Report. This optional space is used to record BDA for each mission. LINE 1./CALLSIGN LINE 2./MISSION NUMBER LINE 3./REQUEST NUMBER LINE 4./LOCATION LINE 5./TOT LINE 6./RESULTS REMARKS Callsign of the reporting aircraft. Mission number of the CAS mission for which results are being reported. Requesting unit s request number. The location of the target then it was attacked. The time the aircraft began attack on the target/the time the aircraft completed the mission and departed the target. The specific results of the mission (e.g., 10 tanks destroyed, 150 killed in action (KIAs), enemy unit neutralized, mission successful ). Other information appropriate to the tactical situation or as requested. 30

35 CAS CHECK-IN BRIEF FORM (Aircraft Transmits to Controller) Aircraft: this is (Controller Callsign) (Aircraft Callsign) 1. Identification/ Mission Number: Note: Authentication and appropriate response suggested here. The brief may be abbreviated for brevity or security ( as fragged or by exception ). 2. Number and Type of Aircraft: 3. Position and Altitude: 4. Ordnance: 5. Time on station (TOS): 6. Abort Code: (If applicable) Remarks: (NVG, LST, special mission info) CAS MULTI-MISSION 9 LINE FORM ACFT ON STATION FOR CONTROL STBY FOR A NINE LINE A/C CS MSN# #/TYPE POS ALT ORD TOS ABT CODE RMKS A/C CS MSN# #/TYPE POS ALT ORD TOS ABT CODE RMKS 1. IP/ BP 2. HDG (DEG MAG) L / R L / R L / R 3. DISTANCE (NM / MTRS) 4. TGT ELEV ( FT MSL) 5. TGT DESC (GENERAL) 6. TGT LOCATE(GRID) 7. MARK (CODE/ LTL) 8. FRIENDLIES (DIR/ DIST) 9. EGRESS (DIR&DEST) REMARKS: RESTRICTION (FAH OR ALT) THREATS, ACA (SEAD GTL) TOT / TTT AMPLIFYING INFORMATION (AS REQD) A/C CS MSN# #/TYPE POS ALT ORD TOS ABT CODE RMKS 31

36 CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS) THE 9 LINE BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS 1. IP/BP: IP (INITIAL POINT) or BP (BATTLE POSITION). For fixed-wing aircraft, the starting point for the run to the target. For rotary-wing aircraft, the area from which targets will be engaged. 2. HEADING: OFFSET: L R Given in degrees magnetic. For fixed-wing aircraft this is the HDG from the IP to TGT given in degrees magnetic. For rotary-wing aircraft, this is the heading from the center of the battle position to the target. An offset is given when needed to restrict attack aircraft maneuvering due to enemy, WX, terrain, friendly fires, etc., or to control attack geometry. Offset direction indicates the side of the IP/BP target line the attacking aircraft can maneuver to position itself for the attack. However, an aircraft can proceed directly from the IP to target on the magnetic heading given in line 2 provided it does not violate the offset direction, if one is given. 3. DISTANCE: From the IP/ BP to the target. For fixed-wing aircraft the distance is given in nautical miles (NM) and should be accurate to a tenth of a NM. For example, 12.3 NM would be transmitted as twelve point three. For rotary-wing aircraft, this distance is from the center of the battle position to the target expressed in meters and should be accurate to 5 meters. 4. TARGET ELEVATION: Expressed in feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL). 5. TARGET DESCRIPTION: The target description should be specific enough for the aircrew to recognize the target. The target should be described accurately and concisely. The description should aid the aircrew in anticipating visual cues for target acquisition. 32

37 CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS) BRIEF THE 9 LINE BRIEF (Continued) 6. TARGET LOCATION: The location of the target can be given in several ways; 6-digit UTM grid coordinates, latitude and longitude, navigation aid fix, or visual description from a conspicuous reference point are all acceptable. Because multiple grid coordinate system datum is in use, the specific datum being referenced should be specified in the JTAR and, if required, clarified by the brief. Terminal controllers should include the 100,000 meter grid identification. For area targets, use the center of the area or the location of the greatest concentration of enemy. For linear targets, use the ends of the target array. 7. MARK TYPE: CODE: LTL: Type of mark to be employed--white phosphorous, illumination, IR pointer, laser, etc. If a laser designator is being employed, the four-digit laser code and the laser-to-target line are stated. 8. FRIENDLIES: The location of friendly forces nearest the target is given. This position is referenced from the target from the target to the position and is expressed in a cardinal or semicardinal direction and a distance in meters. If the friendly position is marked, identify the type of mark. 9. EGRESS: The cardinal or semi-cardinal direction to be used when departing the target and control points to use when exiting the terminal control arena. Unlike all other lines of the brief, the word egress is transmitted before giving egress instructions. REMARKS: The following information may be included if applicable: Troops in contact or danger close Airspace coordination: final attack heading (FAH) or altitude restrictions Threat SEAD support in effect Active gun target lines Ordnance requested Hazards Weather 33

38 CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS) BRIEF THE 9 LINE BRIEF (Continued) TOT/TTT: TTT: The terminal controller will assign a TOT (time-on-target) or TTT (time-to-target). OR TOT. (GPS Default Method) Time-on-target is the specific time aircraft delivered ordnance will hit the target. The timing is based on a synchronized clock, GPS is the standard, that is used by all supporting arms agencies. TTT. Time to-target uses a countdown timer rather than a universal clock. The terminal controller states the number of minutes and seconds to elapse from the time the countdown is started to the time aircraft delivered ordnance hits the target; the countdown is started with the word HACK. For example, if the terminal controller were to say six plus zero zero (6+00) HACK, ordnance should impact the target six minutes after the HACK was transmitted. Any other supporting arms/ ground elements involved in the mission must coordinate their timing from this countdown and HACK. CAS MISSION NOTES: 34

39 CAS CHECK-OUT BRIEF (BDA REPORT) Aircraft: this is (Controller Callsign) (Aircraft Callsign) Note: Authentication and appropriate response suggested here. The brief may be abbreviated for brevity or security ( as fragged or by exception ). LINE 1.) CALLSIGN: LINE 2.) MISSION NUMBER: LINE 3.) REQUEST NUMBER/JTAR: LINE 4.) LOCATION: LINE 5.) TIME ON TARGET: LINE 6.) RESULTS: REMARKS: (Target area weather, significant sightings, EEIs ) 35

40 LASER DESIGNATION ZONES Acquisition Areas and Safety Zones. This diagram depicts the acquisition areas and safety zones as defined by the FMFM 5-41, CAS, 28 Oct 92 and FMFM 5-42, DAS, 4 Mar 93. This reference is to Laser Guided Weapons in general and is the current template for LGW employment. This depiction conforms to the Joint Warfighting Center Laser safety issues message regarding a recommended change to the J-Laser designator safety zone due to the A-10 incident at Fort Sill, Ok (R081957Z JAN 96). 36

41 HELLFIRE DESIGNATOR EXCLUSION ZONE This diagram shows the Hellfire designator exclusion zone. This is the most current template for Hellfire employment. The picture is listed in the AH-1W TACMAN (Revision F) and the U.S. Army s Point Target Handbook as the Standard exclusion zone diagram for Hellfire employment. 37

42 HELLFIRE MISSILE SURFACE DANGER ZONES (W/LASER) This figure depicts the Surface Danger Zone (SDZ) for a Hellfire launch in which the missile was receiving laser energy prior to launch, regardless of the mode selected. Because of the large surface danger zone and the limited range of the designators, it may be necessary to place designator operators within the surface danger zone. 38

43 HELLFIRE MISSILE SURFACE DANGER ZONE (W/O LASER) This figure shows the SDZ for a Hellfire launch in which the missile was not receiving laser energy before launch. The surface danger zones provide for all firing modes of the Hellfire missile at fixed targets to include the effects of the warhead functioning at the edge of the impact area. Three designator zones and their specific range requirements are provided. 39

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45 LASER CAS OPERATIONS AN/PAQ-3 (MULE) DAY SIGHT OPERATIONS TACTICAL CHECKLIST WARNING Never look into the laser, even when the lens cover is installed. Assume it is always dangerous and can cause blindness if it enters the eye. Refer to the laser safety section of TM 08579A-12/1 TM WARNING DO NOT AIM LASER at personnel, animals, or shiny reflective surfaces. STTM 1. Extend legs to notches and secure wing nuts. 2. Position DOWNHILL LEG downrange. 3. Rotate TU until mounting flange is parallel to DOWNHILL LEG. 4. Center turnbuckles. 5. Adjust detent levers to coarse level. 6. Move handgrip to downward position and lock EL brake knob. 7. Remove LSRM/STTM interface cable connector cover. 8. Push latch handle forward. LDRM 9. Set mode switch to OFF 10. Mount LDRM on STTM. STTM 11. Pull back latch handle. LDRM 12. Connect LDRM/STTM interface cable to LDRM. CAUTION Always connect LDRM/STTM interface cable before installing battery or EPA. 13. Install battery or EPA as required. STTM 14. Adjust turnbuckles to fire level. LDRM 15. Remove eyepiece cover only. Ensure lens cover is installed. 16. Set mode switch to DES position and pull trigger for count of three. The malfunction indicator will flicker if LDRM is operational. 17. Set mode switch to OFF. 18. Remove lens cover. 19. Adjust eyepiece focus. Reticule and distant object should both be in focus. 20. Set mode switch to RNG position. 21. Push and turn MIN RANGE SET knob. DIST MTRS display should change. 22. Set mode switch to OFF position. 23. Center crosshairs on a target aimpoint and note VA value. 24. Center the upper 10-mil line on the target aimpoint VA value should have decreased by 10 + or 3 mils. 25. Center crosshairs on a target aimpoint and note DIR VALUE. 26. Center the left 10-mil line on the target aimpoint DIR value should have increased by 10 + or - 3 mils. STTM 27. Rotate AZ ZERO ADJ knob. DIR value should change. LDRM 28. Install eyepiece and lens cover. 29. Secure AZ and EL brake knobs. NFM 30. Set mode switch to ON. 31. NFM display will show , then will active dot for approximately 2 minutes with some occasional noise. A number should appear. 32. Set DISPLAY/SLEW switch to TRUE position and hold until with brief alarm dot, then display with no alarm dot. 33. Set MODE switch to OFF. MULE IS READY FOR USE. 41

46 AN/PAQ-3 (MULE) OPERATIONS CHECKLIST NIGHT SIGHT PROCEDURES STTM 1. Rotate TU until handgrip points downward. 2. Tighten EL and AZ brake knobs. 3. Install night sight adapter on STTM and tighten mounting screw. Night Sight 4. Turn latching handle toward eyepiece. 5. Move coarse AZ KNOB to position 1. STTM 6. Install night sight and then push the latching handle forward. 7. Adjust turnbuckles to fire level. Night Sight 8. Set ON/OFF/STBY switch to OFF. 9. Install battery or vehicle power conditioner. STTM 10. Loosen EL brake knob. 11. Rotate TU in EL to position above horizontal. 12. Push and turn boresight pin knob CW to lock pin in extended position. Then rotate TU forward until boresight pin rests on STTM support. Night Sight. 13. Remove lens cover. 14. Mount boresight collimator and install cable. 15. Set to NFOV. 16. Unlock AZ and EL locks. Set ON/OFF/STBY switch to ON. LDRM 17. Remove eyepiece and lens cover. 18. While looking through the LDRM, adjust the boresight collimator AZ and EL adjustment knobs until both reticules are aligned. Night Sight 19. Adjust BRT, CTRS, and RANGE FOCUS knobs for best viewing. 20. Adjust AZ and EL adjustments knobs until both reticules are aligned. 21. Set to WFOY and verify that the reticules are still aligned. 22. Ensure 4-bar target is clearly visible. 23. Set ON/OFF/STBY switch to OFF. 24. Remove bore sight collimator and cable. 25. Retract boresight pin. NIGHT SIGHT IS READY FOR USE. 42

47 AC-130 CALL-FOR-FIRE (CFF) 1.) Observer/Warning Order: this is, Fire Mission, Over. (AC-130) (Observer) 2.) Friendly Location/Mark: My position Marked by (TRP, Grid, etc.) (Beacon, IR Strobe, etc.) 3.) Target Location:. (Bearing (magnetic) & Range (meters), TRP, Grid, etc.) 4.) Target Description/Mark:, marked by. Over. (Target Description) (IR Pointer, Tracer, etc.) 5.) Remarks:, (Threats, danger close clearance, restriction, At My Command, etc. ) As Required: 1.) Clearance: Transmission of the fire mission is clearance to fire. Danger close is 200m with the 105mm and 125m with the 40mm, 25mm and the 20mm. For closer fire, the observer must accept responsibility for increased risk. State Cleared Danger Close on the line five. This clearance may be preplanned. 2.) At My Command: State At My Command on the line five. The gunship will call Ready Fire when ready. 3.) Adjust Fire: Only adjust for marking rounds or incorrect target. Adjust from impact by giving range (meters) and cardinal (North, South, East, and West) direction. Don ts: 1.) Do not ask the gunship to identify colors. 2.) Do not reference clock positions. 3.) Do not pass run-in headings/no-fire headings. 4.) Do not correct left/right or short/long. 43

48 NATO INFORMATION BRIEFING FORMATS NATO Fighter Check-In-Briefing (Permissive Environment) (Be prepared to use this format with NATO forces.) Aircraft Transmits to Controller: 1.) Aircraft Callsign: 2.) Mission Number: 3.) Authentication: FAC Authentication Response: 4.) Number and Type of Aircraft: 5.) Ordnance 6.) Position: 7.) Playtime: 8.) Abort Code: NATO FIGHTER CHECK-IN BRIEFING WORKSHEET NATO Fighter Check-In Briefing (Uncertain/Hostile Environment) (Be prepared to use this format with NATO forces.) Aircraft Transmits to Controller: 1.) Aircraft Callsign: 2.) Mission Number: 3.) Authentication Response: FAC Authentication Response: 4.) Briefing Termination: 44

49 NATO FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER TO ATTACK AIRCRAFT BRIEFING MISSION C/S ABORT CODE Note: 1.) A-J are mandatory brief items, (K-O are optional). 2.) Items A, D, G, H underlined are mandatory Readback (even if NONE ). 3.) Heading and bearings magnetic unless true is requested. A.) IP: B.) BEARING: C.) DISTANCE : Nautical Miles D.) TARGET LOCATION UTM OR LAT/LONG: E.) TARGET ELEVATION: F.) TARGET DESCRIPTION: G.) MANDATORY HEADING: H.) FRIENDLY FORCES: I.) ATTACK TIME TOT/TTT: J.) ATTACK CLEARANCE FAC C/S TAD K.) TARGET INDICATION: REFERENCE PT [ ] SMOKE [ ] LIGHT/MIRROR [ ] LASER CODE: DESIGNATOR TO TARGET LINE(DTL): L.) THREATS: M.) WEATHER (IF SIGNIFICANT): N.) HAZARDS: O.) EGRESS 45

50 A.) IP NATO CLOSE AIR SUPPORT MULTIPLE MISSION WORKSHEET FAC TO FIGHTER INFORMATION B.) Bearing C.) Distance Nautical Miles D.) Tgt Location (UTM) Lat/Long E.) Tgt Elevation F.) Target Description G.) Mandatory Attack Heading H.) Friendly Forces I.) Attack Time TOT/TTT J.) Attack Clearance FAC C/S/TAD K.) Target Ind Laser Code DTL Distance Elevation L.) Threats Ref Pt/Smoke/Lt Mirror Ref Pt/Smoke/Lt Mirror Ref Pt/Smoke/Lt Mirror M.) Weather (If significant) N.) Hazards O.) Egress Note: 1.) A-J are Mandatory Brief items, K-O are optional. 2.) Items A, D, G, and H underlined are mandatory read-back (Even if NONE ). 3.) Heading and bearings magnetic unless true is requested. 46

51 ARTILLERY/ MORTAR CALL-FOR-FIRE (CFF) 1. Observer Identification (FDC) THIS IS (observer) 2. Warning Order, over (Adjust fire, fire for effect, suppression, immediate suppression/ smoke or SEAD*) * SEAD CFF WILL BE DISCUSSED SEPARATELY NOTE: If using the shift method of target location, shift must be transmitted after the type of mission in the warning order Break transmission for FDC s read back Location of Target: employ one of 3 methods GRID: Grid, over or POLAR: Direction Distance up/ down, over or SHIFT: Direction right/left add/ drop, over. \ (Coordinates in grid, direction mils grid, distances vertical shifts in meters) Break transmission for FDC s read back Target Description 5. Method of Engagement a. Type of adjustment: Area or Precision (area is standard) b. DANGER CLOSE": predicted impact is within 600 m of friendly positions. c. Trajectory: High or Low (low is standard for arty) d. Projectile/ Fuze: / Projectile options: HE, ICM, WP, RP, ILLUM, or Smoke (HE is standard) Fuze options: Quick, VT, time (quick is standard) 6. Method of Fire and Control When ready, at my command, TOT, CANNOT OBSERVE, CONTINUOUS ILLUM or COORDINATED ILLUM, over. (when ready is standard) Break transmission for FDC s read back THROUGHOUT THE CALL-FOR-FIRE, IF THE STANDARD IS USED, NOTHING NEEDS TO BE TRANSMITTED. 47