2003 US Army BRADLEY GUNNERY 503p.pdf - Survival Books

FM 3-22.1(5) Execution. The BC completes the subsequent fire command with the element ofexecution, FIRE.d. Reduced Fire Command. If more than two targets are presented during anengagement, the BC can issue a reduced fire command to supplement the process.However, the BC must first issue a correct precision fire command. Crews have toengage targets quickly, so the BC might decide to omit one or more elements of the firecommand. If so, he must ensure that the crew understands the command. Regardless, healways issues the description and execution elements.(1) Alert. Optional.(2) Ammunition/Weapon. Optional.(3) Description. Required.(4) Direction. Optional.(5) Range. Optional.(6) Execution. Required.(7) Termination. Required.e. Stinger Fire Command. The BC uses the Stinger fire command to engage enemyaerial targets. The Linebacker gunner engages targets from a protected position or on themove. Figure 6-63, left, shows an example Stinger fire command.f. TOW Fire Command. The BC uses the TOW fire command to engage enemytanks and other targets beyond the range of the 25-mm gun. The Bradley fires from theenfilade position. The BC always uses the word "MISSILE" for the AMMO element, andhe need not include a range element. Figure 6-63, right, shows an example TOWfire command. The only term that might change is DESCRIPTION. You can use anyother appropriate term for that such as PC, CHOPPER, or BUNKER.g. Firing Port Weapon Fire Command (M2 Only). The basic Bradley has sixfiring port weapons on three separate banks. The BF A2 ODS and A3 have only twofiring port weapons, which are located on the ramp. In either case, the BC or FPW gunneridentifies a target and issues a firing port weapon fire command (Figure 6-64).h. Multiple Target Engagement. In combat, Bradley crews must engage multipletargets (Figure 6-65, page 6-63). They must engage quickly and accurately in order tosuppress or destroy all targets. The BC prioritizes targets by threat level. The gunneridentifies all targets before the engagement begins.(1) BFV A2. Moving to a battle position, the BC acquires two BMPs to the front.While laying the turret for direction, he issues a fire command. To completethe engagement, he describes the target and gives the commands to execute and terminatethe engagement.(2) BFV A2 ODS and A3. In the battle position, the BC acquires one tank and oneBMP to the front. While laying the turret for direction, he issues a fire command. Tocomplete the engagement, he announces the weapon and ammunition, describes thetarget, and announces the range. He commands the crew to execute, then end theengagement.(3) Reduced Fire Command. If more than two targets are presented during anengagement, the BC can issue a reduced fire command to supplement the process.However, the BC must first issue a correct precision fire command.6-60