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Chapter 7
Table 7-5. Close combat attack briefing
CLOSE COMBAT ATTACK BRIEFING (Ground to Air)
1. Observer-WARNO:
“(Aircraft call sign) THIS IS (Observer call sign). FIRE MISSION. OVER.”
2. Friendly Location/Mark:
“MY POSITION (TRP, GRID). MARKED BY (STROBE, BEACON, IR STROBE or others).”
3. Target Location:
“(Magnetic Bearing and Range (meters), TRP, Grid.)”
4. Target Description/Mark:
“(Target Description) MARKED BY (IR, pointer, Tracer, or others). Over.”
5. Remarks:
“(Threats, Danger Close Clearance 1 , Restrictions, At My Command 2 , or others.)”
As Required:
1. Clearance: Transmission of the fire mission is clearance to fire, unless danger close. Danger close ranges
are IAW FM 3-09.32. For closer fire, the observer/commander must accept responsibility for increased risk.
State, “CLEARED DANGER CLOSE” on line 5. This clearance may be preplanned.
2. At my command. For positive control of the gunship, state “AT MY COMMAND” on line 5. The gunship will
call “READY TO FIRE” when ready.
SNIPER EMPLOYMENT
7-66. Sniper teams play a critical role in tactical operations. Well-trained snipers provide commanders
accurate and precisely targeted long-range small-arms fire. Accurate and unexpected sniper fires can affect
the threat’s morale, ability to move, and mission accomplishment. Snipers are also well trained and
equipped to observe, collect, and provide critical, detailed information. It is in this role that they are often
employed for reconnaissance units.
TROOP SNIPER OPERATIONS
7-67. The DRT commander or sniper squad leader controls the sniper teams from a central location. Once
deployed, sniper teams may operate independently in support of the troop mission. To successfully
contribute to mission accomplishment, they must clearly understand the commander’s intent, concept of the
operation, and purpose for their assigned tasks. The commander and his supporting sniper elements must
retain flexibility. Snipers are effective only in areas with good fields of fire and observation. They should
have the freedom of action to choose their own positions once on the ground. (See FM 3-22.10.)
7-68. The sniper squad leader assigns tasks based on the commander’s intent and the concept of operations.
The common sniper tasks are discussed below. While the DRT sniper squad is capable of accomplishing
each task, their main role in DRT operations remains that of surveillance, information gathering, and
reporting of information. Below are common tasks snipers are able to perform. Tasks prevalent during UO
are marked with an asterisk.
Conduct surveillance operations.*
Provide overwatch for OPs and fire positions.
Cover obstacles while friendly forces cross them.
Observe and control indirect fire onto threat positions.
Conduct countersniper operations.*
Target key threat leaders.*
Target threat C2 nodes.
Target vehicle operators.*
Target threat crew-served weapons and crews.*
Target threat sappers.*
Cover demolition guards and supply columns.
7-18 ATTP 3-20.97 16 November 2010