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The Army Training System - AskTOP

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Failures in Combat IdentificationVehicle commanders and gunners cannot accurately identify thermal or optical signatures nearthe maximum range of their systems. In limited visibility, units within that range may mistake oneanother for the enemy.Inadequate Control MeasuresUnits may fail to disseminate the minimum necessary maneuver fire control measures and firesupport coordination measures; they may also fail to tie control measures to recognizable terrainor events. When this happens, synchronization fails.REMOVE VGT-14SHOW VGT-15, CAUSES OF FRATRICIDE (Cont)Ref: FM 3-20.98, p I-3 and I-4Failures in Reporting and CommunicationsUnits at all levels may fail to generate timely, accurate, and complete reports as locationsand tactical situations change. This distorts the tactical “picture” available at each level and canlead to erroneous clearance of supporting fires.Weapons Errors24

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