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FM/BS-1844 · v1.01

Request a fire mission

Code: FM/BS-1844
Kind: Skill
Version: v1.01 2mos ago
Views: 268
Platforms: As its document
Counts towards: 3 roles
Published by: Cpl Ross 3 Aug 2026
Last material change: v1.00 Initial Version

1 word added, 5 words removed.

v1.00

Line 1: Handshake Establish communications with the fire support element Identify yourself and declare a Fire Mission request Format: [Fire Support Callsign], this is [FO Callsign], Fire Mission Example: ANVIL, this is WATCHMAN, Fire Mission Fire Support Element Response: [Callsign], send Fire Mission Line 2: Target Location Provide the target location using the most appropriate reference method Format (choose one): GRID [grid reference] SHIFT TRP [name], NORTH/SOUTH xx, EAST/WEST xx TRP [name] Examples: GRID 118094 SHIFT TRP ALPHA, NORTH 150, EAST 75 TRP ALPHA Line 3: Target Description and Marking Describe target type, size, protection and shape Include target size, type, environment, and marking method Format: [type], [quantity], [protection/location], [Point OR Circle OR Linear], [shape parameters if required] Examples: Infantry in treeline, point target Tank troop in the open, linear azimuth 3600, 200metres Infantry in trench line, circle, 100metres Line 4: Volume/ Duration Define how much fire is required. Format: [Number] Rounds [Ammunition type], Danger close (if applicable), Request time of flight (If required) Or Continuous [duration (if required)] [Ammunition type], Danger close (if applicable), Request time of flight (If required) Examples: 6 Rounds HE, Danger Close, Request time of flight Continuous Smoke, 2 minutes Line 5: ~~Attack Guidance, Restrictions & Ordnance~~ Define when the fire mission is initiated Format: When Ready Or At my command Or Time [HHMM]hrs Examples: When ready At my command Time 1030hrs Fire Support Element response: Readback of lines 2-5

v1.01

Line 1: Handshake Establish communications with the fire support element Identify yourself and declare a Fire Mission request Format: [Fire Support Callsign], this is [FO Callsign], Fire Mission Example: ANVIL, this is WATCHMAN, Fire Mission Fire Support Element Response: [Callsign], send Fire Mission Line 2: Target Location Provide the target location using the most appropriate reference method Format (choose one): GRID [grid reference] SHIFT TRP [name], NORTH/SOUTH xx, EAST/WEST xx TRP [name] Examples: GRID 118094 SHIFT TRP ALPHA, NORTH 150, EAST 75 TRP ALPHA Line 3: Target Description and Marking Describe target type, size, protection and shape Include target size, type, environment, and marking method Format: [type], [quantity], [protection/location], [Point OR Circle OR Linear], [shape parameters if required] Examples: Infantry in treeline, point target Tank troop in the open, linear azimuth 3600, 200metres Infantry in trench line, circle, 100metres Line 4: Volume/ Duration Define how much fire is required. Format: [Number] Rounds [Ammunition type], Danger close (if applicable), Request time of flight (If required) Or Continuous [duration (if required)] [Ammunition type], Danger close (if applicable), Request time of flight (If required) Examples: 6 Rounds HE, Danger Close, Request time of flight Continuous Smoke, 2 minutes Line 5: Clearance Define when the fire mission is initiated Format: When Ready Or At my command Or Time [HHMM]hrs Examples: When ready At my command Time 1030hrs Fire Support Element response: Readback of lines 2-5

Line 1: Handshake Establish communications with the fire support element Identify yourself and declare a Fire Mission request Format: [Fire Support Callsign], this is [FO Callsign], Fire Mission Example: ANVIL, this is WATCHMAN, Fire Mission Fire Support Element Response: [Callsign], send Fire Mission Line 2: Target Location Provide the target location using the most appropriate reference method Format (choose one): GRID [grid reference] SHIFT TRP [name], NORTH/SOUTH xx, EAST/WEST xx TRP [name] Examples: GRID 118094 SHIFT TRP ALPHA, NORTH 150, EAST 75 TRP ALPHA Line 3: Target Description and Marking Describe target type, size, protection and shape Include target size, type, environment, and marking method Format: [type], [quantity], [protection/location], [Point OR Circle OR Linear], [shape parameters if required] Examples: Infantry in treeline, point target Tank troop in the open, linear azimuth 3600, 200metres Infantry in trench line, circle, 100metres Line 4: Volume/ Duration Define how much fire is required. Format: [Number] Rounds [Ammunition type], Danger close (if applicable), Request time of flight (If required) Or Continuous [duration (if required)] [Ammunition type], Danger close (if applicable), Request time of flight (If required) Examples: 6 Rounds HE, Danger Close, Request time of flight Continuous Smoke, 2 minutes Line 5: ~~Attack Guidance, Restrictions & Ordnance~~ Clearance Define when the fire mission is initiated Format: When Ready Or At my command Or Time [HHMM]hrs Examples: When ready At my command Time 1030hrs Fire Support Element response: Readback of lines 2-5

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FM/G398 Fire Mission requests

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On 8 role cards in 2 combat areas.

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Communication 3 of 6
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Fire Support 5 of 8
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