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i wrote this long time ago, thought i would share here and make my point.
TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO FIRE ASSAULTS BY ARTILLERY
HOW IT IS DONE
Because artillery is an indirect fire weapon, A FORWARD OBSERVER (FO) is employed. He must take up a position where he can observe the target using binoculars and laser rangefinders etc and call back fire missions on his radio.
The FO sends map references and bearing to target, a brief target description, a recommended munitions to use, and any special instructions such as "danger close" (the warning that friendly troops are within 600 meters of the target when using artillery, requiring extra precision from the guns).
The FO and the battery basically "walk" the fire onto the target.The FDC (FIRE DIRECTION CONTROL) calculates the CFF (CALL FOR FIRE) and send a deflection and elevation to the gun line. The gun line cranks the specified elevation and deflection on the howitzers and gets ready to fire.
FIG 5: PICTORIAL PRESENTATION OF THE WORKING OF ARTILLERY CALL FOR FIRE PROCESS
Also when the guns have fired the FDC signals the FO and the FO observes the fall of shell. He then signals corrections. These are normally of the form of left/right of the bearing line and distance along it, for example "right 50 add 100" (distance in meters). When the fire is good enough the FO signals "TARGET ON, FIRE FOR EFFECT”. If the mission requires a walking barrage he may continue sending correction orders.
MODERN APPROACH TO FIRE ASSAULTS BY ARTILLERY
HOW IT IS DONE
DIGITAL FIRE SUPPORT OFFICER (FSO)
Major armies around the world are embracing the concept of Digital Fire Support Officer (Originally co-developed by Elbit and the IDF’s Ground Forces Command) which is modern analogue of the traditional FORWARD OBSERVER (FO) to designate targets for infantry and fire battalions.
Instead of sending in FORWARD OBSERVERS, TACTICAL UAVs are used to create targets and also to direct fire. With network-enabled UAVs to replace traditional FORWARD OBSERVERS to direct fire from artillery guns and rocket systems, artillery will be in a position to share in operations formerly reserved for air-power.
Also instead of completely replacing the FORWARD OBSERVER, the DIGITAL FIRE SUPPORT OFFICER can work in tandem with the FO. It becomes the extended eye in the sky for the FO.
In addition to near precision like standoff attacks against fixed targets, combined arms warfare involving infantry, artillery and other platforms will be able to deal with time-sensitive moving targets at distances ranging from 10 to 40 kilometers.
FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE INDIAN SCENARIO IT IS HIGH TIME TO INCLUDE AND UTILIZE UAVs ALONG WITH NECESSARY SUPPORT SYSTEMS TO SERVE AS A DIGITAL FIRE SUPPORT OFFICER ALONE OR IN TANDEM WITH THE TRADITIONAL HUMAN FORWARD OBSERVERS FOR BETTER COMBINED ARMS WARFARE. (if not already done)
it is just a amateurish view so plz bear with me
determined rebels in Ukraine out to prove my point of view :biggrin2: with commercial UAV
thank you all Mr.rebels :biggrin2:
TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO FIRE ASSAULTS BY ARTILLERY
HOW IT IS DONE
Because artillery is an indirect fire weapon, A FORWARD OBSERVER (FO) is employed. He must take up a position where he can observe the target using binoculars and laser rangefinders etc and call back fire missions on his radio.
The FO sends map references and bearing to target, a brief target description, a recommended munitions to use, and any special instructions such as "danger close" (the warning that friendly troops are within 600 meters of the target when using artillery, requiring extra precision from the guns).
The FO and the battery basically "walk" the fire onto the target.The FDC (FIRE DIRECTION CONTROL) calculates the CFF (CALL FOR FIRE) and send a deflection and elevation to the gun line. The gun line cranks the specified elevation and deflection on the howitzers and gets ready to fire.
FIG 5: PICTORIAL PRESENTATION OF THE WORKING OF ARTILLERY CALL FOR FIRE PROCESS
Also when the guns have fired the FDC signals the FO and the FO observes the fall of shell. He then signals corrections. These are normally of the form of left/right of the bearing line and distance along it, for example "right 50 add 100" (distance in meters). When the fire is good enough the FO signals "TARGET ON, FIRE FOR EFFECT”. If the mission requires a walking barrage he may continue sending correction orders.
MODERN APPROACH TO FIRE ASSAULTS BY ARTILLERY
HOW IT IS DONE
DIGITAL FIRE SUPPORT OFFICER (FSO)
Major armies around the world are embracing the concept of Digital Fire Support Officer (Originally co-developed by Elbit and the IDF’s Ground Forces Command) which is modern analogue of the traditional FORWARD OBSERVER (FO) to designate targets for infantry and fire battalions.
Instead of sending in FORWARD OBSERVERS, TACTICAL UAVs are used to create targets and also to direct fire. With network-enabled UAVs to replace traditional FORWARD OBSERVERS to direct fire from artillery guns and rocket systems, artillery will be in a position to share in operations formerly reserved for air-power.
Also instead of completely replacing the FORWARD OBSERVER, the DIGITAL FIRE SUPPORT OFFICER can work in tandem with the FO. It becomes the extended eye in the sky for the FO.
In addition to near precision like standoff attacks against fixed targets, combined arms warfare involving infantry, artillery and other platforms will be able to deal with time-sensitive moving targets at distances ranging from 10 to 40 kilometers.
FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE INDIAN SCENARIO IT IS HIGH TIME TO INCLUDE AND UTILIZE UAVs ALONG WITH NECESSARY SUPPORT SYSTEMS TO SERVE AS A DIGITAL FIRE SUPPORT OFFICER ALONE OR IN TANDEM WITH THE TRADITIONAL HUMAN FORWARD OBSERVERS FOR BETTER COMBINED ARMS WARFARE. (if not already done)
it is just a amateurish view so plz bear with me
determined rebels in Ukraine out to prove my point of view :biggrin2: with commercial UAV
thank you all Mr.rebels :biggrin2:
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