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Cpl (Ret) Medina
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PFC Medina,
Based upon the training exercise I observed, I have one note on corrections and how they may be improved. Even if the mortar team is very effective at the mathematics of corrections, or is very effective at estimating rather than calculating corrections, they are only as good as the information underlying their math or estimation. I am uncertain whether the 15th currently provides line squad leaders with training in how to call in artillery and corrections. During the training exercise I observed, I heard corrections being called in by cardinal directions rather than Add/Drop & Left/Right, which leads me to believe there is no such training or Archer 4-3 cannot rely on it to stick in the minds of troops in a fight. To simplify the process of giving corrections, to limit the amount of training needed, and finally to make more precise estimation than is possible with the naked eye, I humbly suggest using a functionality already available on the vector.
How to give precise corrections using the Vector:
1.) Tap TAB, release, then press and HOLD Tab.
2.) While holding TAB, aim Vector at target area. While still holding TAB, tap R.
3.) 1-P should display, indicating Point 1 is saved.
4.) While still holding TAB, aim the vector at the point of impact from the previous round.
5.) Release TAB while aimed at the point of impact.
6.) The Vector will display meters L
or R
on the left side of the Vector. On the right side, meters A [Add] or D [Drop] will display on the right.
7.) These will be in METERS, so they will need to be mathematically or by estimation converted to Elevation and Degrees/Mills to bring effective fire onto target.
This can be very accurate if used from a position near to the mortar, or upon the what is sometimes called the “OT” (on target) line. In essence, if the observe is looking at the target from the same direction as the mortar. (Alternatively, if the observer calling the correction is at 90 degrees to the target from the mortar, or from the opposite side, the corrections can easily be converted to be correct from the mortar’s position.) Of course accuracy is greatest for an observer standing very close to the mortar. If the F.O. is observing the target from a very different direction than the mortar, and not either on the OT line, or perpendicular to it, the corrections will be very hard to convert into useful data.
Using this process anyone with a vector looking at the target from the same direction as the mortar crew can very quickly gather exactly the information the mortar crew needs to bring their rounds on target. For example if the mortar is behind a rock formation, structure, or hillside and troops to our front are engaging the enemy. The A/D and L/R will remind the troop observing the mortar fire of how to describe this information . Note- there is an additional functionality within the vector to also provide for vertical correction, but I have not covered it here in the interests of brevity.
This will hopefully enable those calling for corrections to quickly give Archer 4-3 more precise information in a more useful format, so Archer 4-3 can more rapidly and more accurately get rounds on target.
Respectfully,
Rct. Galen
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