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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMtheir related fields. The engineer staff (7) Establishes positive command controlofficer performs the following:for communications, including remote(a) Participates in the target analysiscommand firing of the munition.for employment of the ADM in co- (8) Selects method and time of firing (thatordination with the operations offi-is, timer or remote command).cer, chemical officer, and the artil- (9) Establishes liaison with the engineerlery officer. The elements of an delivery unit at emplacement site orADM target analysis are discussedrendezvous point, and operationallyin (S) FM 5-26.controls it until the mission is accom-(b) Based on the target analysis and theplished.commander's guidance prepares the (10) Establishes percent of damage desiredADM plan in coordination with theand designates a nuclear safety line.operations officer. (Contents of a (11) Evacuates friendly civilians, if necesclassifiedADM plan are containedsary.in (S) FM 5-26.)(12) Informs higher, lower, and adjacent(c) Coordinates with the appropriateunits of the proposed detonation.staff officers pertaining to avail- b. Throughout the above actions, the comabilityof ADM's; location of special mander reports to his immediate commanderammunition supply points; and on mission progressissue, transport, communications,and security of ADM's.6. Actions of the Engineer Delivery Unit(d) Advises the tactical commanderrelative to designation of the engi- a. The engineer delivery unit has the followneerdelivery unit to execute the ing responsibilities:technical requirements of the ADM (1) Picks up, on order, the desired ADMmission.from the special ammunition supply(e) Maintains close contact with the in-point.telligence officer and chemical officer (2) Transports and provides movement serelativeto current meteorologicalcurity for the ADM.conditions and probable residual (3) Prepares the emplacement site and reradiationeffects resulting from themote command sites.ADM detonation.(4) Installs obstacles, including protectiveminefields, around the emplacement5. Actions of the Immediate Tactical site and remote command sites.Commander(5) Installs the ADM at emplacement site.a. The tactical commander, after deciding to (6) Installs remote command equipment atemploy an ADM, has the following responsi-remote command site.bilities:(7) Camouflage sites.(1) Selects the desired yield. (8) Prepares the ADM for detonation.(2) Selects the location of the emplace- (9) Provides immediate security of emmentsite.placement site and remote control site.(3) Prepares the "reserved demolition"(3) Prepares the "reserved demolition" (10) Fires (detonates) the munition when(4) Coorders (ihnclosures and 2). tordered, by procedures established in(4) Coordinates the movement of the the "reserved demolition" orders.ADM from the special ammunitionsupply point (SASP) to emplacement (11) Establishes and maintains communisite.cations as directed.(5) Coordinates the detonation of the (12) Recovers the munition, if so ordered.ADM with the overall plan of maneu- b. Throughout the entire operation, thever.senior engineer representative reports technical(6) Designates the tactical unit that will progress to the tactical commander assignedprovide security of the ADM.the mission.342 AGO 9139A