FM 3-19.4 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

FM 3-19.4
above procedures can provide. Hasty bracketing depends
on a thorough terrain analysis to give the observer an
accurate initial-target location. A bracket is obtained on
the first correction in a manner like that used for
successive bracketing. Once the initial bracket is
established, it is used as a yardstick to find subsequent
corrections. The observer sends the FDC the correction
to move the rounds to the target and calls for fire for
effect. Hasty bracketing improves with observer
experience and judgment. Fire for effect consists of one
or more rounds from each gun of the unit firing at the
target. Dispersion of the guns will cause the rounds to
saturate the area with shell fragments. To end a fire
mission, the observer states, "End of mission," and
reports the results of the fire for effect. The observer
may say, "End of mission, three T-62s neutralized,
estimate two casualties, over."
Illuminate the Battlefield
3-67. Battlefield illumination can provide MP with
enough light to aid in ground operations at night.
Illumination can—
• Mark the targets for CAS.
• Increase visibility in areas of suspected enemy
activity.
• Furnish the direction to the patrol activity.
3-68. Illumination is called for and adjusted like other
indirect fires except the methods of engagement, fire,
and control differ. The observer requests illuminating
shells. The methods of fire and control differ in that the
adjustment is based on how much visibility is needed in
the target area. If the observer calls for—
• "Illumination," the observer gets one round from
one gun.
• "Illumination, two guns," the observer gets one
round each from two guns. The rounds will burst
simultaneously.
Shoot, Move, and Communicate 3-31