Field Craft & Battle Craft(Contact Hrs. 08) i. Fire control orders. ii. Types of fire control orders. Fire and Movement- when to use fire and movements tactics, Basic considerations, Appreciation of ground cover, Types of cover, Dead ground, Common Mistakes, Map and air photography, Selection of Fire position and firecontrol.

Field Craft & Battle Craft(Contact Hrs. 08)

i. Fire control orders.

ii. Types of fire control orders.

Fire and Movement- when to use fire and movements tactics, Basic considerations, 

Appreciation of ground cover, Types of cover, Dead ground, Common

Mistakes, Map and air photography, Selection of Fire position and firecontrol. 5 December 2023

Fire Control Orders

Fire control orders are the verbal commands used by a leader to direct the fire of a unit or individual. They are designed to be clear, concise, and easy to understand. The basic format for a fire control order is as follows:

• Target: The location and description of the target.
• Effect: The desired effect of the fire (e.g., suppression, neutralization, destruction).
• Means: The type of fire to be used (e.g., individual, section, platoon).
• Method: How the fire is to be delivered (e.g., deliberate, rapid).

Types of Fire Control Orders

There are a number of different types of fire control orders that can be used. Some of the most common types of fire control orders include:

• Engage: This order tells the unit to open fire on the target.
• Cease fire: This order tells the unit to stop firing.
• Adjust fire: This order tells the unit to make adjustments to their fire, such as changing the range or direction of fire.
• Fire on my command: This order tells the unit to hold their fire until the leader gives the command to fire.

Fire and Movement

Fire and movement is a tactic that combines the use of fire with movement to advance on an enemy position. The goal of fire and movement is to suppress the enemy while friendly forces advance to a position that is closer to the enemy.

There are a number of factors to consider when deciding when to use fire and movement tactics. These factors include:

• The terrain: Fire and movement is most effective in terrain that provides cover and concealment for friendly forces.
• The enemy: Fire and movement is most effective against an enemy that is not well-organized or that is not expecting an attack.
• The friendly forces: Fire and movement requires well-trained and disciplined friendly forces.

Basic Considerations

There are a number of basic considerations that must be taken into account when using fire and movement tactics. These considerations include:

• Coordination: The movement of friendly forces and the delivery of fire must be carefully coordinated to ensure that the fire is effective and that friendly forces are not exposed to unnecessary risk.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication is essential for the success of fire and movement tactics.
• Discipline: Friendly forces must be disciplined and follow the orders of their leaders.

Appreciation of Ground Cover

Ground cover is any feature of the terrain that provides protection from enemy fire. There are two main types of ground cover:

• Defilade: Defilade is cover that protects friendly forces from enemy fire by preventing the enemy from seeing or firing on them.
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  Defilade ground cover
• Mask: Mask is cover that conceals friendly forces from enemy observation.
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  Mask ground cover

Types of Cover

There are a number of different types of cover, including:

• Vegetation: Vegetation, such as trees, bushes, and tall grass, can provide both defilade and mask.
• Artificial structures: Artificial structures, such as buildings, walls, and vehicles, can provide both defilade and mask.
• Earthworks: Earthworks, such as trenches and foxholes, can provide defilade.

Dead Ground

Dead ground is an area of the terrain that is not visible to enemy observation. Dead ground can be either defilade or mask.

Common Mistakes

There are a number of common mistakes that can be made when using fire and movement tactics. These mistakes include:

• Failing to coordinate the movement of friendly forces and the delivery of fire.
• Failing to communicate effectively.
• Failing to discipline friendly forces.
• Failing to appreciate the importance of ground cover.
• Failing to identify dead ground.

Map and Air Photography

Maps and air photography can be used to identify ground cover, dead ground, and enemy positions. This information can then be used to plan fire and movement tactics.

Selection of Fire Position and Fire Control

The selection of a fire position is based on a number of factors, including:

• The terrain: The fire position should be located in an area that provides cover and concealment.
• The enemy: The fire position should be located within range of the enemy and should have a clear field of fire.
• The friendly forces: The fire position should be located in an area that is easy for friendly forces to reach and from which they can easily withdraw.

The fire control should be located in a position that allows the leader to observe the target and the effect of fire. The fire control should also be located in an area that is protected from enemy fire.

Conclusion

Fire and movement is a complex tactic that requires careful planning and execution. However,