Fire Support Considerations For MOUT

Fire Support Considerations For MOUT Agenda Environmental concerns Effects considerations Terrain masking Additional considerations Environmental Concerns Wind direction Incendiary effects Gas mains Industrial chemical release Communication limitations – Radios, GPS – Magnetic interference Glass - effect on thermals Artificial lights– effect on NVGs Effects Considerations FS effects can give increased complexity to the terrain Restrictive terrain requires imaginative use of FS assets Terrain Masking Estimating height of buildings Determine trajectory Determine attack < Terrain Masking Estimating height of buildings Determine Hi/Lo trajectory Lo Deadspace is 5X height of building Hi Deadspace is 3X height of building 24m 8m 40m Terrain Masking Estimating height of buildings (cont’d) Angle of attack for F/W CAS If too shallow, aircraft will not be able to acquire Additional Considerations IP/PUP identification Pre-planned targets ROE Danger Close 3-D fighting Friendly locations OP selection/ occupation Secure resupply FIST placement/ role Summary MOUT increases FS planning complexities Additional effects considerations FS Asset placement difficulties Questions