CFT Fire Support Training

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CFT Fire Support Training
Committee Chief MAJ McNeilly / MAJ
Waters DMI qh9594_at_usma.edu X3823 Committee
NCOIC SFC Mendez DMI qd3397_at_usma.edu X7968
Range Location Range 2, and OP6 (Range
12) Dates of Execution 20 JUN 8 JUL 05

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Agenda

• Lessons Learned CST 2004
• Task List (CCT)
• Task Organization
• Committee Site Concept
• Sketch/Layout
• Daily Timeline
• Resources/Ammo
• Issues

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Lessons Learned CST 2004

• Had numerous skipped rounds/shrapnel w/CHG 3
  revert to CHG 2
• Too much 81mm ammo, could use more 60mm
• 60mm direct lay/hand held was good exposure
• 3 X FDCs streamlined the CFF training
• Maintain eight trucks for initial Company
  movement to RNG 2
• Four trucks for movement between Range 2 and OP6
  worked well
• Need separate channel w/repeater for motorola
  comms b/t RNG 2-OP6
• Cadet training on lensatic compass, and radio
  procedures prior to site arrival facilitates
  training
• Manning of each OP with an NCO (primary
  instructor) and an enlisted AI facilitated
  training

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Common Core Tasks / Military Program Required
Tasks

• Common Core Tasks
• CCT 42 Adjust Indirect Fire
• CCT/Grad Reqmt - Yes/Yes
• References STP 21-24-SMCT , 061-283-6003 pg
  3-70
• Instructor TF FS Personnel
• MPRT Task
• N/A
• Endstates Supported
• Lead Tactically
• Employ Basic Combat Systems

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Task Organization
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Concept Layout
ROUTE 293

RANGE 2
LISTENING HILL
OP-6
IMPACT AREA
RANGE 12
MINE TORNE ROAD
CRANBERRY MOUNTAIN
GATE GUARD
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Concept Layout
Range 2
TASKS 1 M119 LIVE FIRE 2 FDC CREW DRILL 3 -
RSOP
105 MM
AMMO BUNKER
OPENING DEMO BLEACHERS
1
BREAK AREA - BLEACHERS
WATER
PARKING
WATER
3
BTRY CP
OIC CP
RSOP SITE
3 X FDCs
LATRINES
Gate Guard w/commo
2
X 6
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Concept Layout
TO RNG 2 HOW FDCs
OP6 (Range 12)
TASKS 1-CFF CLASSES 2-CFF FROM OP 3-FS
PLANNING 4-MORTAR FAM/ 60MM/81MM LIVE FIRE
IMPACT AREA
WATER
81mm FDC
LATRINES
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BLEACHERS
AMMO
2
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CFF Training
Fire Support Training
BREAK AREA
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Timeline

• Task Force Arrival 1 June
• Site Set up/prep 2 19 June
• Vehicle draw 1 June (1100)
• Equipment draw 2 June (0800)
• Internal Rehearsals 6-13 June
• Summer Leaders Seminar (SLS) 9, 16 June
• TF Rehearsal 14 June
• Final Validation 15 June
• Execution Dates 20, 21, 27, 28 June
• 5, 6, 7, 8 July
• Range Clearance / AAR Turn-in 9 July
• Highland Warrior Support (FIST) 10 Jul 07 Aug

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Daily Timeline
0900 Cadets arrive Range 2 0900-0915
Cadets move to Bleachers 0915-0930
Introduction / Fire Support Demonstration 0930-1
000 1st Platoon moves to OP 6 (RG 12)
2nd Platoon moves to Weapons/FDC 3rd
Platoon moves to RSOP Site 1000-1245 1st
Training Iteration executed 1245-1315 1st
Platoon moves to RSOP site 2nd Platoon moves
to OP 6 (RG 12) 3rd Platoon moves to Weapons /
FDC 1315-1600 2nd Iteration executed 1600-1630
1st Platoon moves to Weapons/FDC 2nd Platoon
moves to RSOP Site 3rd Platoon moves to OP 6
(RG 12) 1630-1915 3rd Iteration
executed 1915-1930 Cadets leave
Range 1930 Range Dry
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Scheme of ManeuverOP6

• Personnel Cadets are broken down by squad (_at_
  10-13 per squad). Cadet Squad Leaders accompany
  their squad through training rotation
• Training 4 stations total 1) CFF Training, 2)
  CFF (CCT) - 5 firing OPs, 3) Fire Planning
  TTPs, 4) Mortars (Overview, Lay,
  Emplace/Displace, dry and live fire)
• Training Rotation Rotate by squad through the
  four stations - _at_35 minutes per station.
• Training Assessment Cadets are evaluated by FSOs
  and FSNCOs. A standard evaluation will be used
  by all FSOs/FSNCOs to evaluate cadets on the CCT
  of Adjust Indirect Fire

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OP6 Timeline

• Demonstration / Safety Brief 10 min
• Break PLT into 4 SQDs 1 SQD to each station
  3 min
• Observed Fire (CFF) Training 35 min
• Rotate 3 min
• Observed Fire (CFF) from OP 35 min
• Rotate 3 min
• Fire Support Procedures (TTPs) 35 min
• Rotate 3 min
• Mortar Operations 35 min
• Total Time 2 hrs 45 min
• Each SQD rotates through all four stations

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Scheme of ManeuverGunline/FDC

• Personnel Cadet platoon will be divided equally
  (2 squads going to the weapons, 2 squads going to
  the FDCs).
• Training Cadets rotate between two stations
  Station 1 FDC Training ( 3 FDCs operating
  simultaneously) training approx. 8 cadets each on
  FDC crew drill. Station 2 Weapons Training (3
  weapons operating simultaneously) training
  approx. 8 cadets each on howitzer crew drill/live
  fire.
• Training Rotation Each of the two groups will
  stay on station for 1 hr 10 minutes then rotate.
  The senior battery FDO will ensure that the
  rotation is executed.
• Training Assessment This training will not be
  evaluated and is intended to inspire in the
  cadets the need for precise gunnery procedures in
  delivering close fires in support of the close
  combat fight! It will also familiarize the
  cadets with the weapons and FDC duties and
  functions. A safety qualified section chief will
  supervise all cadets on the weapons. All rounds
  will be verified by the chief of section for
  quadrant, deflection, charge and fuze setting
  prior to the round being fired.

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Gunline/FDC Timeline

• Weapon / FDC Brief 20 min
• 1st Iteration of Weapon / FDC Training 1hr 10 min
• Rotate 5 min
• 2nd Iteration of Weapon / FDC Training 1hr 10 min
• Total Time 2 hrs 45 min

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Scheme of ManeuverRSOP

• Personnel Cadets will be broken down into six
  sections. Cadets will perform the duties of CFB,
  GSG and XO.
• Training Cadets will perform the duties of a
  section occupying a position. Tasks include
  emplacement of the base plate, collimator and
  aiming posts, laying the weapon for direction and
  recording data on the gunners reference card.
• Training Rotation Cadets will remain in the
  same section to enhance teambuilding and
  proficiency. All sections will execute two
  occupations with an AAR following the first
  occupation.
• Training Assessment All sections will be graded
  on a standard scale during their second
  occupation. The competition will determine the
  best section and will provide the platoons score
  for the best company competition.

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RSOP Timeline

• Observe Demo / Meet Sections (XO/GSG) 30 min
• Designate Duties / Train Up (Section Chief) 30
  min
• 1st Occupation (Cadets) 30 min
• AAR (Section Chief/Cadets) 15 min
• Section Time (Cadets) 30 min
• 2nd Occupation (timed competition) 30 min
• Total Time 2 hrs 45 min

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Fire Support Committee Resource Matrix
Status Green Requested available Amber
unavailable now Red not requested
As of 18-Sep-09
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Fire Support Committee Resource Matrix
Status Green Requested available Amber
unavailable now Red not requested
As of 18-Sep-09
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Fire Support Committee Ammo Matrix
Changes from 04 B645 designed to be fired
with rebuild kits can fire without provides
marking flash must verify range BA15 designed
to be fired with rebuild kits can fire without
provides marking flash C875 designed to be
fired with rebuild kits can fire without
provides marking flash L601 requested L594
(Artillery Simulators) will receive hand
grenade simulators
Status Green Requested available Amber
unavailable now Red not requested
As of 18-Sep-09
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Fire Support Committee Ammo Matrix
1 Iteration 1 X PLT of _at_50 Cadets (3 X PLT/CO
_at_150 Cadets)
Each PLT Rotation 2 X 81MM Ops X _at_10
CDTs/OP 20 X 6 RNDs/CDT 120 RNDs 3 X
105MM Ops X _at_10 CDTs/OP 30 X 5 RNDs/CDT 150
RNDs
Status Green Requested available Amber
unavailable now Red not requested
As of 18-Sep-09
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Issues

• Skipped rounds/Range 12 guard
• Future repositioning of BTRY or OP
• Coordination for new targets in impact area
• Can we incorporate CAS training possibly
  integrate into
• MMT in place of FS Planning block?
• IAW plan/numbers 9 and 16 JUN - _at_400 CDTs/day

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BACKUP
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Mission
Cadet Summer Training Fire Support Committee
conducts fire support training for United States
Military Academy cadets 2 June to 7 August 2005
at West Point, NY to qualify Third Class cadets
on THE Common Core Task of Adjust Indirect Fire,
provide leadership opportunities for First and
Second Class cadets, and to inspire all cadets
with the Fire Support Systems contribution to
the combined arms fight.
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Intent

• PURPOSE Inspire cadets about the Fire Support
  system and demonstrate Fire Supports
  contribution to the close combat fight through
  the use of hands on, dynamic, and realistic
  training.
• KEY TASKS Observed Fire, Fire Planning ISO
  Operation Highland Warrior, Fire Direction Center
  Operations, Reconnaissance, Selection, Occupation
  of a Position area , Gun-Line / Mortar
  Operations.
• ENDSTATE All cadets inspired about Fire
  Supports role in the close combat fight. Third
  Class cadets qualified on PCT. Cadets have a
  general understanding of the entire Fire Support
  system.

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SLS 200509 and 16JUN

• Candidates anticipated 300-350 each day broken
  down into 4 platoons of 75-85 each.
• DAD Recommended Concept
• 1. LRC
• 2. Fire Support
• 3. Round Robin on the Buckner Parade Field
• 4. Round Robin Training RECONDO Stakes AO
• POC LTC Deborah McDonald, USMA Dept of
  Admissions, Comm 845 938-5708, DSN 688-5708,
  email Deborah.McDonald_at_usma.edu

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SLS 2005DAD Responsibilities

• Transportation to Camp Buckner and various
  training sites, feeding, and providing the
  necessary equipment for all the candidates.
• LRC Operations
• Alternate Plans
• Rain Contingency Plan
• LRC cannot be used
• Fire Support cannot fire (Site OIC makes the WX
  call)

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Rotation Sequence
Range 2
FS
LRC
RECONDO Stakes
Camp Buckner
Parade Field
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SLS Timeline 9 and 16 June 2005
Draft Concept BC Site Inbrief 5 min Split into
2 groups (_at_40 pax per) WPN/RSOP brief 5
min WPN/RSOP training 20 min Rotate 5
min WPN/RSOP brief 5 min WPN/RSOP training 20
min 1 hour

• 1st Rotation (1315-1415)
• 1st PLT LRC
• 2nd PLT Fire Support
• 3rd PLT Parade Field
• 4th PLT RECONDO stakes
• 2nd Rotation (1430-1530)
• 1st PLT Fire Support
• 2nd PLT Parade Field
• 3rd PLT RECONDO Stakes
• 4th PLT LRC
• 3rd Rotation (1545-1645)
• 1st PLT Parade Field
• 2nd PLT RECONDO Stakes
• 3rd PLT LRC
• 4th PLT Fire Support
• 4th Rotation (1700-1800)
• 1st PLT RECONDO Stakes
• 2nd PLT Parade Field
• 3rd PLT Fire Support

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Scheme of ManeuverRSOP Timeline

• XO brief
• Observe demo 5 min
• Designate duties / familiarize (Section Chief) 5
  min
• Conduct joint occupation (Students) 10 min
  
• Total Time 20 min
• Need you to determine best way to execute
  this. 20 minutes is not a lot of time. Goal
  would be to get hands on training as much as
  possible. Can split 45 pax over 6 guns.

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Scheme of ManeuverGunline

• Weapon Brief (Section Chief)
• Weapon Training (Live fire crew drill) 20 min
• Could probably have each section run through
  their section in- briefs, then have students
  rotate through performing duties with close
  supervision during live fire missions. Again
  20 minutes is not a lot of time. Would have
  about 15 pax per gun.

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Cadet Summer Training 2005
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