Elements and Performance Criteria
- Occupy and prepare a location
- An appropriate vantage point is occupied and concealment is maintained throughout operation
- Occupied position is established in accordance with standard procedures
- Reference points are established and documented in accordance with standard procedures
- Possible threats are observed and monitored and an appropriate plan of action is prepared
- Plan the engagement of firepower
- Standard terminology is used so that clear communication with all stakeholders is maintained
- Target position is established
- Altitude of target is determined from map
- Communications are maintained with stakeholders throughout the operation and personnel safety in the target area is ensured
- Target is described to stakeholders
- Type of engagement is determined and instructions are conveyed to the gun line
- Direct fire onto target
- Withdraw from an occupied location