Effective Fire Tactics in Military Planning

Study Notes

Fire planning considers weapon capabilities, target threats, and importance of the target
Fire plans should allocate different weapons for different roles
Fire can be engaged effectively on the enemy and supported units
Typical effect duration varies according to the fire type
Damage calculation should be approximately 50-60%, (30% in practice) with a table (AMTAB) to calculate weapon allocation
Mortar fire is not suitable for neutralization
Short bursts of fire are more effective than sustained fire
Smoke and fire can obscure targets, making neutralization less effective
Suppressing targets is the main goal of fire
Harassing fire has lower intensity, designed to demoralize and disrupt the enemy
Duration of effective fire depends on tactics and factors such as the tactical situation
Fire can be 'timed' (pre-planned) or 'on call' (as needed)
Only the person responsible for planning can modify the fire plan
On-call fire can be used with tactical vehicles
Quick, accurate attacks in forests and mountains depend on target observation and communication

Concentration is important in terms of rate of fire
Surprise can be achieved by aiming for surprise attacks
Flexibility in planning is crucial
Coordination (co-op) among units is essential
Economy of effort is needed to maximize the impact of the fire
In surprise attacks, fire should be focused with suitable duration and volume of fire
Surprise can be achieved by positioning accurately and choosing specific targets
Belts of fire and extent are important factors in selecting targets
Surprise can be achieved with tactical positions and timing
Planning should include temporary positions, and fire type adjustments
Maintaining vigilance during fire and corrections is essential for effectiveness