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_______________________________________________________ Appendix I – Fratricide Prevention12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546crewmen get in the habit of obtaining target confirmation and permissionto fire from their leaders before engaging targets they assume are threatelements. Know who will be in and around the area of operations.ESTABLISH A COMMAND CLIMATE THAT EMPHASIZES FRATRICIDEPREVENTIONI-25. Enforce fratricide prevention measures, placing special emphasison the use of doctrinally sound TTP. Ensure constant supervision in theexecution of orders and in the performance of all tasks and missions tostandard.ADDITIONAL GUIDELINESI-26. Additional guidelines and considerations fratricide reduction andprevention include the following:Recognize the signs of battlefield stress. Maintain unitcohesion by taking quick, effective action to alleviate stress.Conduct individual, leader, and collective (unit) trainingcovering fratricide awareness, target identification andrecognition, and fire discipline.Develop a simple, decisive plan.Strive to provide maximum planning time for leaders andsubordinates.Give complete and concise mission orders. Include allappropriate recognition signals in paragraph 5 of the OPORD.To simplify mission orders, use SOPs that are consistent withdoctrine. Periodically review and update SOPs as needed.Use common language/vocabulary and doctrinally correctstandard terminology and control measures, such as theFSCL, zone of engagement, and RFL.Ensure thorough coordination is conducted at all levels.Plan for and establish effective communications.Plan for collocation of CPs whenever it is appropriate to themission, such as during a passage of lines.Designate and employ LOs as appropriate.Make sure ROE are clear.Conduct rehearsals whenever the situation allows the platoonadequate time to do so.Be in the right place at the right time. Use positionlocation/navigation devices (GPS and POSNAV); know yourlocation and the locations of adjacent units (left, right,leading, and follow-on); and synchronize tactical movement. Ifthe platoon or any element becomes lost or misoriented,leaders must know how to contact higher headquartersimmediately for instructions and assistance.Establish, execute, and enforce strict sleep and rest plans.Include a discussion of fratricide incidents in all AARs.I-7