Figure 2-4. Battalion command net
The battalion fire direction 1, 2, and 3 nets (VHF-FM digital) are identical. These nets are
used for tactical and technical fire direction from forward observers (FO) through the DS
battalion FDC to the controlling FDC. The fire direction nets (FD 1, FD 2, and FD 3) should
be assigned according to the mission, not necessarily one per battery (for example, FD 1 to
battery A, FD 2 to battery B, and FD 3 battery C). The NCS for the three FD nets is the
battalion FDC. Figure 2-5 shows these nets. The combat observation/lasing team (COLT)
locates targets and must have dependable communications. The FIST is a principal source of
visually acquired targets. It also must have dependable communications to send reports to the
FDC.
The battalion operations/fire net (VHF-FM digital) is used for fire support planning and
coordination between FA elements. This net is also used for mutual support operations, and
for tactical and technical fir direction to reinforcing artillery units. The NCS is the battalion
operations section. Figure 2-6 shows this net. Note the hard wire connection between the
FDC and the operations section. This carries the TACFIRE digital traffic.
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