Request a Fire Mission
Line 1: Handshake
- Establish communications with the fire support element
- Identify yourself and declare a Fire Mission request
Format:
[Fire Support Callsign], this is [Observer Callsign], Fire Mission
Example:
ANVIL, this is WATCHMAN, Fire Mission
Fire Support Element Response:
[ Fire Support 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
