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• Find, report, and—based on engagement

GTA 90-01-040 criteria—clear within capabilities all enemy forces that When the platoon The mission Active Passive
MAR 2016 can influence movement along the route. has to move: becomes: •Employing platoon •Employing camouflage
• Reconnoiter and determine the trafficability of the route. observation posts •Enforcing noise and light
• Reconnoiter all terrain the enemy can use to affect Focused on a few •Employ patrols to cover discipline
movement along the route. key pieces of perimeter and dead space
Rapid •Employ sensors for
• Reconnoiter all built-up areas along the route.
information/tasks •Establish threat levels surveillance of the area
• Reconnoiter all lateral routes. and procedures
• Inspect and classify all bridges on the route. around the unit
• Reconnoiter defiles along the route. Clear them of Deliberate Slow, detailed, •Enforce stand-to
enemy and obstacles (within capability), or locate a bypass. broad-based to •Enforce proper
• Locate fords or crossing sites near all bridges on the route. accomplish a number communications
• Inspect and classify all overpasses, underpasses, and of tasks procedures ATP 3-20.98 Ch. 4
ion culverts.
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• Locate bypasses around built-up areas, obstacles, and
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p lato nnais contaminated areas. operations to
and reco • Report route information. FM 3-98 Ch. 5 Line 1: Location of pickup site (Grid)
RMY LESSON
minimize threat Line 2: Radio frequency and call sign
RA S contact
Area/Zone
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Line 3: Number of patients by precedence
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Recon Tasks
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Forceful C - Priority D - Routine

fast-paced, prepared
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Line 4: Special equipment required

• Find and report all enemy forces within the area/zone. to engage the threat; A - None B - Hoist
• Based on engagement criteria, clear all enemy forces not as concerned C - Extraction equipment D - Ventilator
in the designated area within the capability of the unit with being observed. Line 5: Number of patients by type
Center for Army Lessons Learned conducting reconnaissance. L - Litter A - Ambulatory
• Determine the trafficability of all terrain in the zone, FM 3-98 Ch. 4 Line 6: Security of pickup site
DESTRUCTION NOTICE including built-up areas. N - No enemy troops in area
Destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of • Locate and determine the extent of all contaminated P - Possibly enemy troops in area (approach with
the document. caution)
Call for Fire
areas in the area/zone. E - Enemy troops in area (approach with caution)
• Inspect and classify all bridges within the area/zone. X - Enemy troops in area (armed escort required)
• Locate fords or crossing sites within the area/zone. Line 7: Method of marking pickup site
Fundamentals • Inspect and classify all overpasses, underpasses, and
culverts. Element 1: "FDC/FSO call sign" this is "Observer call A - Panels B - Pyrotechnic signal
C - Smoke signal D - None E - Other
• Locate and clear all mines, obstacles, and barriers in sign"
Line 8: Patient nationality and status
RECONNAISSANCE the area/zone (within capability).
Element 2: Warning Order (Adjust Fire/Fire A - US military B - US citizen C - Non-US military
• Ensure continuous reconnaissance • Report reconnaissance information.
For Effect/Immediate Suppression) D - Non-US citizen E - enemy prisoner of war
• Do not keep recon assets in reserve FM 3-98 Ch. 5
• Orient on the recon objective Line 9: CBRN contamination
• Report all info rapidly and accurately Element 3: Target location (Grid or direction C - Chemical B - Biological
• Retain freedom to maneuver Principles for Selecting [mils]/distance [meters]) R - Radiologic N - Nuclear ATP 4-02.2 Ch. 5
• Gain and maintain enemy contact
Observation Posts
Troop Leading
• Develop the situation rapidly Note: Recommend using grid method unless in a static
SECURITY position and the observer location is known.
B – Blend in with the surrounding area. Does the site
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Provide early and accurate warning
Provide reaction time and maneuver space look natural? Does it attract unwanted attention?
L – Low-to-the-ground construction techniques are
Element 4: Target description (number, type, and Procedures
• Orient on the protected force, area, or facility disposition of target) Step 1 – Receive the mission
• Perform continuous reconnaissance used. Does the site provide protection against
Identify recon or security tasks
• Maintain enemy contact small-arms and direct weapons fire? Element 5: Method of engagement (optional) Conduct confirmation brief to higher
MOVEMENT U – Unexpected sites should be used. Do enemy Includes requested shell/fuze combination Allocate the available time
• Use terrain for cover and concealment forces expect to look out the window, or the (example: HE/VT) and sheaf Step 2 – Issue a warning order
• Dismount vehicles small hole in the wall? (example: converged or open sheaf) Determine tentative course of action
• Reduce vehicle-related signatures E – Evacuation routes are planned during site selection. Time and place for issuing the OPORD
• Conduct Listening halts at Danger areas Where is the link-up location with friendly forces? Note: This is requested. The fire detection center (FDC) Timeline for the operation
• Open areas
S – Avoid silhouetting of the site by using the sides of has final determination. Step 3 – Make a tentative plan
• Wooded Areas Use METT-TC to conduct mission analysis
• Urban Areas hills, not the crests. Can a sniper see a Soldier
silhouetted against the skyline, wall, or other object? Element 6: Method of control (optional) Develop course of action
• Identify and report lateral or boundary routes
(Examples: At My Command or Time on Step 4 – Initiate movement
FM 3-98 Ch. 5, ATP 3-20.98 Ch. 2 ATP 3-20.98 Ch. 4
Target) Step 5 – Conduct reconnaissance
Step 6 – Complete the plan
MILITARY ASPECTS PERSONNEL OCCUPYING THE MANNING THE Prepare overlays (digital and/or analog)
OBSERVATION POST (OP) OBSERVATION POST Initial Call For Fire is sent in 3 transmissions:
OF TERRAIN SOLDIER LOADS Refine indirect fire target list
C ompass • Establish overwatch of the general • Observe the area
1. Elements 1 and 2
O bservation/fields of fire OP site 2. Element 3 Coordinate sustainment and C2 requirements
W eapon • Report information
A venues of approach • Recon the OP
3. Elements 4-6
Update the tentative plan
O ptics • Establish security overwatch • Protect yourself Step 7 – Issue the order
K ey terrain
R adio • Select hide and fighting positions
• Call for and adjust fire After initial transmission, transmit only adjustments or Step 8 – Supervise and refine
O bstacles M ap
• Establish fighting positions
changes to initial call for fire. Conduct rehearsals
• Develop and validate sector sketches
C over/concealment S easonal/sustainment ATP 3-20.98 pg. 4-11 ATP 3-20.98 Ch. 4 ATP 3-09.30 Ch. 4 ATP 3-20.97 Ch. 2
 Percentage of Slope Curve Measurement Overhead Clearance
Weapons Data
Formula Method in Tunnels
GROUND SLOPE EXPRESSED IN DEGREES
TYPE MAX EFF RANGE (m)
M4 .......................................... 500 m (point) / 600 m (area) The approximate slope angle may be calculated by multiplying C
4
M16A4 .................................... 550 m (point) / 600 m (area) the gradient by 57.3. This method is reasonably accurate for 4a
M203/320 ............................... 150 m (point) / 350 m (area) slope angles under 20 degrees. M 90°
M249 ...................................... 600 m (point) / 800 m (area) VD = B-A = 150
3
M136 (AT4) ................................................................ 300 m HD = 3,000 C
M98A1 (Javelin)...................................................... 2,000 m 150 x 57.3
B
MK 19 ............................... 1,500 m (point) / 2,212 m (area) 3,000 2
SLOPE ANGLE 700
M3 RAAWS ............................................................... 700 m 8,595 1a
A = APPROXIMATELY 3 OF SLOPE
M240B ................................ 1,100 m (area) / 600 m (graze) 3,000 3,000
M2 (.50 cal) ........................1,830 m (area) / 700 m (graze) 550 Plan
TOW ........................................... .............................3,750 m GROUND SLOPE EXPRESSED AS PERCENTAGE
5
M119 (105 mm)......................................................11,500 m
MGS ................................................... ....................2,000 m To determine the percent of ground slope, divide the vertical
M1 Tank.............................. 1,500 m to 2,500 m (optimum) distance (VD) by the horizontal distance (HD) and multiply by
1
25mm BFV ........................................... ..................2,500 m 100. VD x 100
PERCENT OF SLOPE =
M109A6 (155 mm) ................................................ 21,700 m HD
M777 (155 mm) ....................................................22,200 m Vertical distance is the difference in field elevation between Profile 6
the two ends of the landing site. Always round number up to 6a 6a
Mortar (HE only) MIN / MAX Range the next whole number. R R 1. Portal-to-portal length of or any obstruction below
60 mm .............................................. ...........70 m / 3,489 m tunnel the ceiling, such as trolley
81 mm (M252) ............................................... 80m 5,800 m 490’ 1a. Centerline distance of wires of electic light wires
81 mm (M29A1) .......................................... 70 m / 4,600 m
CONTOUR 470’ tunnel
INTERVAL 4a. Rise of tunnel arch (radius
120 mm............................................ .............200m 7,200 m 2. Effective width of the of curved portion)
20 FT R = (C2/8M) + (M/2) traveled way, curb to curb
5. Radius of curvature of the
Artillery / Mortar Length and Width 490’ 490’ 3. Horizontal clearance
R = Radius of the curve (minimum width of the
traveled way, either
2 x 60 mm.........................................................60 m x 30 m 470’ 470’ tunnel bore measured at measured or estimated
4 x 81 mm (M252)...........................................150 m x 50 m
400’ C = Distance from the centerline of the road to the least 4 feet above the 6. Gradient (percentage of
4 x 81 mm (M29A1) ....................................... 140 m x 40 m centerline of the road at the outer extremities traveled way rise of the traveled way
2 x 120 mm.....................................................150 m x 75 m 20 FT (VERTICAL DISTANCE) (HORIZONTAL DISTANCE)
of the curve 4. Overhead clearance between portals)
3 x 105 mm.....................................................105 m x 35 m (minimum distance
.05 between the top of the 6a. Change in gradient within
3 x 105 mm.....................................................105 m x 35 m M = Perpendicular distance from the center of the
.05 x 100 traveled way and the lower the tunnel (percentage of
3 x 155 mm.....................................................150 m x 50 m tape to the centerline of the road edge of the tunnel ceiling rise each way from break of
400 20.00 05.00 = 5 PERCENT grade)

Two-way wheeled
Dimensions Required
One-way wheeled
CAS 9-Line Brief classification
X X X X
classification Overhead Clearance
Overhead
clearance Length for Streams Measurements
Must state "I am not JTAC qualified." X X X X X X X 1

Two-way tracked One-way tracked

Line 1: IP / BP.......................... ................N/A unless JTAC 2a
classification classification 2
X
Line 2: Heading .......................................N/A unless JTAC 2b
Offset...........................................N/A unless JTAC Serial number
X X
Line 3: Distance ......................................N/A unless JTAC Location of
Traveled-way width B B
bridge
Line 4: Target Elevation ....... Given in feet mean sea level A A
Line 5: Target Description..........Number, type, and disposi- Bypass conditions
tion of target (specific enough for the aircrew to recognize) 3 3a 3b
4

Line 6: Target Location................................................ Grid Measuring Stream Width 4a

4b

Line 7: Mark Type/Terminal Guidance...........Mark: smoke,

laser, IR, other, or none (Note: if laser, provide laser code)
With a Compass (4b4a )
x 100
B Far shoreline B
Line 8: Friendlies......Cardinal/sub-cardinal heading A= Point on near shoreline
1. Width of streambed from bank B
(N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) and distance (meters)
B= Point on far shoreline 2. Actual width of water, measured at normal stage A A
Line 9: Egress.............Instructions to exit target area AB = Distance to be (maximum width 2a and minimum width 2b are
A A
(typically "at pilot’s discretion") measured estimated, based on local observations or
records of high water and low water)
270° Azimuth of line AB is 315°
Line 10: Remarks...........Laser target line, pointer target 315° (moving left, add 45°; moving 3. Actual depth of stream at normal water level
line; desired type/number of ordnance and/or weapons right, subtract 45°) 3a. Estimated maximum water depth, based on local
effects (if not previously coordinated); surface-to-air threat,
Azimuth of line CB is 270° observations or records A = Minimum measurement (always taken at the
location, and type of SEAD
3b. Estimated minimum water depth, based on local outside edge of the traveled way)
Difference between azimuth
Restrictions AB and azimuth CB is 45° observations or records
Final attack headings/attack directions, ACA, danger close 4. Slope of approaches (slope of stream banks B = Maximum measurement (always taken at the
and initials (if applicable), Time on Target/Time to Target A Near shoreline C Distance along AC equals through which approach roads are cut) center of the road)
distance along AB
JP 3-09.3 Ch. 3