Fire Control
Fire Commands
1)Alert
2)Direction
3)Description
4)Range
5)Method of Fire
6)Control of Fire
Fire Distribution
1)point: one specific target
2)area: depth and lateral speed
Fire Control Measures
1)Sectors of Fire- where to fire; cover known, likely, and suspected
2)Engagement Area- kill zone
3)Fire Patters: such as frontal zone, crossfire, and depth fire
4)Engagement Priorities- targets by type and order to engage
5)Rate of Fire- frequency of engagement
6)Engagement Critical Guidance (Rules of Engagement)
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Soldiers will engage either the first target seen or the largest target/group of targets if fire controls are not employed
Weapon control status: HOLD, TIGHT, FREE