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Table 3-3. Types of Artillery-Fire Missions
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Mission Description
Adjust fire This mission is used when the observer is uncertain of
the exact location of the target. The observer says,
"Adjust fire."
Fire for effect The observer uses this mission when he is certain of the
location of the target. He is requesting a first-round fire
for effect in this mission to validate the desired effect on
the target with little or no adjustment. The observer
says, "Fire for effect."
Suppress This mission is used to quickly bring fire only on a
preplanned target. A target description is not provided
when requesting this mission. It is a simplified call for fire
and is sent in one transmission. An example of what an
observer may say is, "P25—this is P59—suppress
AB2502—over."
Immediately
suppress
This mission is similar to that of suppression. The
difference is a planned target or a target of opportunity is
firing at friendly soldiers or aircraft in this mission. The
observer may say, "P25—this is P59—immediate
suppression AB2503—over."
(normally six digits), a polar plot, or a shift from a
known position method.
3-56. Third Transmission. Sendelements4,5,and6
during this transmission.
• Element 4 includes the target's description. A
brief description of the target is given to the FDC
using size, nature, activity, protection (SNAP).
SNAP represents the size or shape, the nature or
nomenclature, the activity, and the protection or
posture of the target.
• Element 5 includes the method of engagement.
This element consists of the type of adjustments,
danger close, trajectory, ammunition, and
distribution. The observer specifies how he
wants to attack the target.
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