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D/DGD&D/18/35/54 Army Code Number 71038 STAFF OFFICERS' HANDBOOK This Handbook replaces Army Code No 71038 Staff Officers' Issue 1.0: July 1999 Handbook of 1997. HANDBOOK CONTENTS

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D/DGD&D/18/35/54 Army Code Number 71038

STAFF OFFICERS' HANDBOOK

This Handbook replaces ArmyCode No 71038 Staff Officers'

Issue 1.0: July 1999 Handbook of 1997.

HANDBOOK CONTENTS

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CONDITIONS OF RELEASE

Copyright This work is Crown copyright and the intellectual property rights for thispublication belong exclusively to the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Nomaterial or information contained in this publication should be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form outside MODestablishments except as authorised by both the sponsor and the MODwhere appropriate.

Security This document is issued for the information of such persons who need toknow its contents in the course of their official duties. Any person findingthis document should hand it into a British Forces unit or to a British policestation for its safe return to the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, D MOB SY,LONDON SW1A 2HB, with particulars of how and where found. THEUNAUTHORIZED RETENTION OR DESTRUCTION OF THIS DOCUMENTCOULD BE AN OFFENCE UNDER THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT OF1911-1989.

Authority This publication is issued under the overall direction of the CGS. It is anMOD approved Code of Practice (ACOP). Where the issues of health andsafety are concerned it takes into account the provisions of the Health &Safety at Work Act 1974.

Status The contents provide clear military information concerning the most up todate experience and best practice available for commanders and troops touse in their operations and training. If you are prosecuted for a breach ofhealth and safety law, and it is proved that you have not followed therelevant provisions of the ACOP, a court may find you criminally liableunless you can show that you have complied with the requirements of healthand safety legislation since it is a breach of this legislation which renders aperson criminally liable. Breaches or omissions of the ACOP could result indisciplinary action under the provisions of the Army.

Amendment The accuracy of the information contained in this document is theresponsibility of the originating HQ, formation or unit.

Proposals for amendments or additions to the text of the SOHB should beforwarded as they occur to the sponsor of the publication or the sponsornotified at the bottom of each page.

Amendment No Date Amendment No Date

Distribution As directed by LW1 DGD&D who is the sponsor and to whom commentsand queries concerning this publication should be addressed.

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“The staff officer should always seek to get completely into the mind of his or hercommander ... and normally there is plenty of room.”

Anon

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PREFACE

1. This latest edition of the Staff Officers’ Handbook (SOHB) has been prepared, published anddistributed by the Land Warfare 1 (LW1) Branch of DGD&D. The layout follows the previous formatbut introduces a system of Serials for each major Part of the Handbook. This will allow for easieramendment to take account of the inevitable changes that will occur. It is intended to issue anamendment to this Handbook in the year 2000 and to plan on a major revision in the year 2001.

2. Each page of the SOHB has an authority recorded which indicates to the reader the originalsource of the information recorded on that page. This also implies that the authority recorded oneach page is responsible for that information and thus any changes or amendments to thatinformation will have to be authorised by that sponsor before acceptance by DGD&D for subsequentinclusion into any future amendments or revisions. Suggestions for improving the content or layoutof SOHB are always welcome. These can be sent direct to RO1 Author, LW1, DGD&D.

3. This edition of SOHB has attempted to reflect some of the changes promulgated by theStrategic Defence Review (SDR) – particularly in regard to ORBATs and new structures. Somenew structures are still in the proposal stage, or have not been endorsed by the appropriateestablishment authority and others have not yet been finalised. Readers will have to recognise thatthis is an iterative process and will (probably) never be entirely accurate or up to date. The most upto date information about organisations or structures should be available from the sponsor of thatpage.

4. SDR is not the only complication for an up to date SOHB. NATO is in the process ofchanging its map symbology and although this process has not yet been ratified it is expected thatwithin the next 12 months all NATO nations will be using the new map symbology. These detailsare not recorded in this SOHB. This, however, reinforces the rationale for the UK Armed Forces tomove away from using single Service and possibly joint forms of operational staff duties andabbreviations in the near future. The Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC) have theoverall sponsorship of all Joint Service Writing and are in the process of rewriting JSP 101 whichhas been in use for many years. An interim JSP 101(A) has been produced which covers ServiceWriting in peace time HQs and the MOD but this does not replace Parts 4 and 5 of JSP 101 whichdeal with operational staff duties and are still extant. The reader will see that Part 5 of this newHandbook is in two portions – a portion covering UK operational staff duties and a portion coveringNATO-agreed staff duties. There are significant differences. It is intended that the next edition ofSOHB will not have any UK operational staff duties formats at all and that all Army formations andunits will make use of NATO-agreed formats and abbreviations in their operational writing.

5. It is inevitable in a Handbook of this type that minor errors and inconsistencies will occur inthe preparation of these Serials. The altered layout does allow for easy addition and subtraction ofmaterial when necessary, and a major portion of the Handbook has been recorded electronically inWORD format. Readers are encouraged to send amendments/changes/corrections to RO1 Author,LW1, DGD&D at any time using a floppy disc to forward their contribution. In addition, the RO1Author may seek sponsor assistance to rationalise and harmonise the layout and presentation ofmaterial provided for publication before the next major revision of the Handbook.

6. Finally as a result of experience gained, it is apparent that SOHB is an important part of aunit’s publications and does not just serve as a useful tool to those on Staff courses (as originallyenvisaged). To this end SOHB has been placed on DGD&D’s CD-ROM in order to allow staffofficers at major HQs to have the Handbook readily available on any appropriate computer network.It is also distributed in hard copy form on a wide scale to all units, training establishments and otherArmy groupings (DAs, training teams, independent minor units, garrison libraries etc). Requests foradditional copies can be made to DGD&D by telephone, fax or letter, but have to be properlyjustified before additional copies can be allocated.

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PART 1 – ORG

SERIALS 1-5 MOD

Serial 1 Principal MOD (Army) TitlesSerial 2 AG. Pers and Trg ComdSerial 3 QMG. Org of Staff Branches and AgenciesSerial 4 Army Log Sp Org in CDLSerial 5 Spare

SERIALS 6-20 ARMY HQs

Serial 6 HQ LAND – Outline OrgSerial 7 LAND Comd – Fmns in UK (from 1 Apr 99)Serial 8 LAND Comd – Fmns in UK (from 1 Apr 00)Serial 9 Spare

Serial 10 HQ CSSGSerial 11 HQ RSG/FSGSerial 12 BATU SUFFIELD Outline OrgSerial 13 BATSU BELIZESerial 14 - 19 Spare

SERIALS 20-49 FMNS

Serial 20 Outline Org of 1 (UK) Armd DivSerial 21 HQ 1 (UK) Armd Div Staff OrgSerial 22 1 (UK) Armd Div HQ LayoutSerial 23 1 (UK) Armd Div CS UnitsSerial 24 1 (UK) Armd Div CSS UnitsSerial 25 Spare

Serial 26 Outline Org of 3 (UK) DivSerial 27 HQ 3 (UK) Div Main LayoutSerial 28 HQ 3 (UK) Div Fly Fwd Lt HQSerial 29 HQ 3 (UK) Div Planning for Veh States and Real EstateSerial 30 Armd/Mech Bde HQsSerial 31 HQ Armd/Mech Bde Staff OrgSerial 32 Armd/Mech Bde Main HQ Ops LayoutSerial 33 Armd Bde PE/WE EstbSerial 34 Armd Bde Staff Planning DataSerial 35 Mech Bde PE/WE EstbSerial 36 Mech Bde Staff Planning DataSerials 37 Non Armd or Mech Bde HQsSerials 38 - 39 Spare

Serial 40 16 Air Asslt Bde (Proposed Structure)Serial 41-43 SpareSerial 44 Notes on an Airmob Bde HQ

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Serial 45 Airmob Bde OrgSerial 46 Layout of Airmob Bde Main HQ OpsSerial 47 Airmob Bde Tac HQSerial 48 Airmob Bde Comms LayoutSerial 49 Spare

SERIALS 50-54 BG HQs

Serial 50 BG HQ General PointsSerial 51 Armd BG HQ Deployed for OpsSerial 52 Armd Inf BG HQ Deployed for OpsSerial 53-54 Spare

SERIALS 55-59 ARMD UNITS

Serial 55 Fmn Recce Regt (PE)Serial 56 Fmn Recce Regt (WE)Serial 57 Armd Regt (Type 58) (WE)Serial 58-59 Spare

SERIALS 60-75 ARTY UNITS

Serial 60 Terminology Used in Arty OrgsSerial 61 GE Based Fd Arty (PE/WE)Serial 62 GE Based AD Arty (PE/WE)Serial 63 UK Based Fd Arty (PE)Serial 64 UK Based Fd Arty (WE)Serial 65 UK Based AD Arty (PE)Serial 66 UK Based AD Arty (WE)Serial 67 UK Arty Proposed Op GroupingSerial 68 1 Arty BdeSerial 69 7 AD BdeSerial 70 1 (UK) Armd Div ArtySerial 71 3 (UK) Div ArtySerial 72 MLRS/PX RegtSerial 73 STA RegtSerial 74-75 Spare

SERIALS 76-89 ENGR UNITS

Serial 76 Engr ORBAT (Army wide)Serial 77 1 (UK) Armd Div Engr OrgSerial 78 1 (UK) Armd Div CS Engr RegtSerial 79 1 (UK) Armd Div GS Engr RegtSerial 80 3 (UK) Div Engr OrgSerial 81 3 (UK) Div CS Engr RegtSerial 82 3 (UK) Div GS Engr RegtSerial 83 Engr EOD RegtSerial 84 Engr Para SqnSerial 85 Engr Airmob Sqn

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Serial 86 Engr Fd Sp SqnSerial 87 Engr Indep Cdo SqnSerials 88-89 Spare

SERIALS 90-99 SIGNALS UNITS

Serial 90 1 (UK) Armd Div HQ and Sig RegtSerial 91 3 (UK) Div HQ and Sig RegtSerial 92 14 Sig Regt (EW)Serial 93 Armd Bde HQ and Sig Sqn (WE)Serial 94 Mech Bde HQ and Sig Sqn(WE)Serial 95 16 Air Asslt Bde HQ and Sig Sqn (Proposed Structure)Serials 96-99 Spare

SERIALS 100-109 INF UNITS

Serial 100 Armd Inf BnSerial 101 Mech Inf BnSerial 102 Lt Inf BnSerial 103 Lt Inf Bn (V)Serial 104 Para BnSerial 105 Airmob Inf BnSerials 106-109 Spare

SERIALS 110-119 AVN UNITS

Serial 110 AAvn ORBAT (Army Wide)Serial 111 Div Avn RegtSerial 112 Airmob Avn RegtSerial 113 Avn Attack Regt (AH)Serial 114 Div Avn Regt (post AH Intro)Serial 115 Example of Avn BG LayoutSerials 116-119 Spare

SERIALS 120-134 RLC UNITS

Serial 120 2nd Line CS Regts RLC (for 1(UK) Armd and 3(UK) Divs)Serial 121 2nd Line GS Regt RLC (for 1(UK) Armd Div)Serial 122 2nd Line GS Regt RLC (for 3(UK) Div)Serial 123 3rd Line Sup Regt RLCSerial 124 3rd Line Tpt Sp Regt RLC (for MLRS)Serial 125 RLC Orgs Manpower/Vehs (1 (UK) Armd Div/3 (UK) Div Units)Serial 126 RLC Orgs Manpower/Vehs (Other groupings)Serial 127 CSS Functions within a Div AreaSerial 128 Proposed ORBAT for Attk Sp Regt RLCSerial 129 Spare

SERIALS 130-135 MED UNITS

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Serial 130 Armd Fd AmbSerial 131 WH Fd AmbSerial 132 Airmob Fd AmbSerial 133 Para Fd AmbSerial 134 Med Staff Summary TableSerial 135 Spare

SERIALS 136-140 ES UNITS

Serial 136 ES OrgsSerial 137 ES in FCZSerial 138 ES TA OrgsSerial 139-140 Spare

SERIALS 141-144 RMP UNITS

Serial 141 1 RMP ORBATSerial 142 Spare

SERIALS 145-149 INT UNITS

Serial 145 Int Corps Org (Regular Units)Serial 146 Int Corps Org (TA Units)Serials 147-149 Spare

SERIALS 150-169 JOINT ORGS/OTHER SERVICES

Serial 150 Outline Staff Org PJHQSerial 151 Outline Staff Org JFHQSerial 152 Joint NBC Regt Outline StructureSerial 153 Joint NBC Regt Deployed StructureSerials 154-155 Spare

Serial 156 British Forces Falkland Isles Outline OrgSerial 157 British Forces Gibraltar Outline OrgSerial 158 British Forces Cyprus Outline OrgSerial 159 Spare

Serial 160 UKSF GroupSerial 161 SBS RMSerial 162 SAS RegtSerials 163-164 Spare

Serial 165 RN Comd StructureSerial 166 3 Cdo Bde RMSerial 167 Cdo RM

Serial 168 RAF Comd Structure

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Serial 169 Spare

SERIALS 170-180 NATO ORGS

Serial 170 HQ ARRC in the NATO StructureSerial 171 Outline Org of ARRC Land ForcesSerial 172 HQ ARRC Org of Staff BranchesSerial 173 UK Contribution to ARRCSerial 174 UK ARRC Roled CSS ORBAT – 2nd LineSerial 175 UK ARRC Roled CSS ORBAT – 3rd LineSerial 176 ARRC Log ConceptSerial 177 UK Contribution to AMF(L)Serial 178 Proposed Comd Structure for NATOSerials 179-180 Spare

SERIALS 181-189 OTHER GROUPINGS (WORLDWIDE)

Serial 181 British Army LOsSerial 182 Military Assistance OverseasSerial 183 Defence/Service AttachésSerials 184-189 Spare

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PART 2 – EQPT CAPABILITIES

SERIALS 1-6 WPNS/EQPT

Serial 1 AFV WpnsSerial 2 Arty Ammo and Eqpt DataSerial 3 AD ArtySerial 4 STA ArtySerial 5 Inf WpnsSerial 6 Surv and Ni Fighting Eqpt

SERIALS 7-10 VEHS

Serial 7 A Veh CharacteristicsSerial 8 Other A Vehs and Engr EqptSerial 9 B Veh CharacteristicsSerial 10 C Veh Characteristics

SERIALS 11-13 AC

Serial 11 Current and Future Army Hel Wpns and OrdSerial 12 Army Ac – Post AH IntroductionSerial 13 AAvn Surv Eqpt

SERIALS 14-15 COMMS

Serial 14 Net Radio and RR Eqpt (CLANSMAN and PTARMIGAN)Serial 15 Fmn Rear Link Comms

SERIALS 16-17 NAVY

Serial 16 Characteristics of RN ShipsSerial 17 RN Amph Shipping and Craft

SERIALS 18-21 AIR FORCE

Serial 18 Sp Hels (SH)Serial 19 RAF Tpt AcSerial 20 RAF Airdrop Cargo EqptSerial 21 AI and CAS Ac

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PART 3 – STAFF PLANNING DATA

SERIALS 1-19 G3 STAFF

Serial 1 Time and Space PlanningSerial 2 Comd and Con RelationshipsSerial 3 Opposed Rates of Adv (Div)Serial 4 Opposed Rates of Adv (Bdes and below)Serial 5 AB Ops Planning DataSerial 6 AB Log Sp DataSerial 7 Airmob Ops Planning DataSerial 8 Airmob Log Sp DataSerial 9 Offensive Air OpsSerial 10 Air Ops in a Joint/Multinational TheatreSerial 11 Air Space ConSerial 12 NBC Planning Data for SurveySerial 13 NBC Decontamination DataSerial 14 Mov Planning DataSerials 15-19 Spare

SERIALS 20-25 G3 ARTY STAFF

Serial 20 Arty Fire ConsiderationsSerial 21 Arty Planning DataSerial 22 Characteristics of AD EqptsSerial 23 Con States for AD PlanningSerials 24-25 Spare

SERIALS 26-30 G3 ENGR STAFF

Serial 26 Engr Planning DataSerials 27-30 Spare

SERIALS 31-35 G3 AVN STAFF

Serial 31 AH Wpn Planning DataSerials 32-35 Spare

SERIALS 36-40 G4 STAFF PLANNING

Serial 36 Log Sp Planning DataSerial 37 Tpt Planning DataSerial 38 Combat Sups Expenditure SummarySerial 39 Org and Con of DumpingSerial 40 Eqpt Cas Estimates

SERIALS 41-45 G1 STAFF

Serial 41 Pers Cas EstimatesSerial 42 Typical Staff Planning TablesSerials 43-45 Spare

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PART 4 – COMMS AND EW

SERIALS 1-11 COMMS

Serial 1 Sig Msg AddressesSerial 2 Guidelines for Comms within an Armd DivSerial 3 Guidelines for Comms within HQsSerial 4 Symbols for Comms DiagramsSerial 5 Higher Fmn Trunk System (PTARMIGAN)Serial 6 1 (UK) Armd Div Trunk CommsSerial 7 1 (UK) Armd Div HQ & Sig Regt – Radio DiagramsSerial 8 3 (UK) Div HQ & Sig Regt – Radio DiagramsSerial 9 Armd Bde HQ & Sig Sqn – Radio DiagramsSerial 10 Mech Bde HQ & Sig Sqn – Radio DiagramsSerial 11 SCRA and Secure Radio Summary

SERIALS 12-18 EW

Serial 12 EW PlanningSerial 13 The EW ProcessSerial 14 Relationship between EW and OpsSerial 15 Comd and Con of Army EW AssetsSerial 16 Staff Relationships G2/EW, G3/EW, G6/EWSerial 17 Army EW EqptsSerial 18 Schematic Deployment of Army EW Assets

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PART 5 – OP STAFF DUTIES

SERIALS 1-20 UK STAFF DUTIES

Serial 1 Introduction to Op Staff DutiesSerial 2 Map SymbolsSerial 3 Basic Symbol ListSerial 4 Example of an OpOSerial 5 Example of a CSSOSerial 6 Notes on Overlay OrdersSerial 7 Example of an Overlay OpO (Div)Serial 8 Notes on Compiling Graphical Task OrgsSerial 9 Example of a Bde Task Org AnnexSerial 10 Example of a Div Task Org AnnexSerial 11 Example of a CSS Affiliation ListSerial 12 Example of a CSS OverlaySerial 13 Notes on Fragmentary Orders (FRAGO)Serial 14 Example of a Schematic FRAGOSerial 15 Example of FRAGO in Msg FormSerial 16 Confirmatory Notes (Cfn Notes)Serial 17 Example of Cfm NotesSerial 18 Warning Order (WngO)Serial 19 Example of a Schematic WngOSerial 20 Example of a WngO in Msg Form

SERIALS 21-25 NATO (ARRC) STAFF DUTIES

Serial 21 Intro to NATO (ARRC) Staff DutiesSerial 22 NATO Template for an OPORDSerial 23 NATO Template for a WNGOSerial 24 NATO Template for a FRAGOSerial 25 Spare

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PART 6 – MISCELLANEOUS

Serials 1-3 Abbreviations

Serial 1 Principal Joint Abbreviations (extracted from JWP 0.01.1)Serial 2 Principal Operational AbbreviationsSerial 3 Spare

Serials 4-6 Glossaries

Serial 4 Glossary of Useful Tactical TermsSerial 5 Glossary of CIS TermsSerial 6 Spare

Serials 7-9 Grades

Serial 7 National Distinguishing LettersSerial 8 Army Grades within NATOSerial 9 Spare

Serials 10-12 Precedence

Serial 10 Precedence within the Regular ArmySerial 11 Precedence within the Territorial ArmySerial 12 Spare

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D/DGD&D/18/35/54 Army Code No 71038

PART 1

ORG

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SERIAL 1 – PRINCIPAL MOD (ARMY) TITLES

General Staff

Chief of the General Staff CGSAssistant Chief of the General Staff ACGSDirector General of Development and Doctrine DGD&DDirector of Army Staff Duties DASDDirector of Command Control Systems (Army) DCIS(A)Director of Attack Helicopters DAHDirector of Land Digitisation DLDDirector Royal Armoured Corps DRACDirector Royal Armoured Corps DRACDirector Royal Artillery DRAEngineer in Chief (Army) EinC(A)Signal Officer in Chief (Army) SoinC(A)Director of Infantry D InfDirector Army Aviation DAAvnDirector Intelligence Corps D INT CORPSDirector Royal Logistic Corps DRLCDirector Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (Army) DEME(A)

Adjutant General (AG)

Adjutant General AGChief of Staff Adjutant General COS AGCommand Secretary Adjutant General Comd Sec AGAssistant chief of Staff Operations ACOS Ops AGAssistant Chief of Staff Plans ACOS Plans AGDirector Manning (Army) DM(A)Director Personal Services (Army) DPS(A)Director Individual Training Policy (Army) DI Trg Pol(A)Commander Recruiting Group CRG

Military Secretary MS

Chaplain General CGPrincipal Roman Catholic Chaplain (Army) PRCC(A)Director General Army Medical Services DGAMSDirector Army Legal Services DALSProvost Marshal (Army) PM(A)Director Staff and Personnel Support (Army) DSPS(A)Director Educational and Training Services (Army) DETS(A)Commander Adjutant General’s Corps Centre Comd AGCC

Director General Army Training and Recruiting Agency DGATRA

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Quartermaster General (QMG)

Quartermaster General QMGChief of Staff Headquarters Quartermaster General COS QMGDirector General Logistic Support (Army) DG Log Sp (A)Director General Equipment Support (Army) DGES(A)Director Logistic Planning (Army) D Log Planning (A)Chief Executive Logistic Information Systems Agency CE LISADirector Quartermaster General’s Information Strategy D QISDirector Materiel Support (Army) D Mat Sp (A)Director Logistic Business Management D Log BMDirector Logistic Support Services D Log Sp SvcsDirector Supply Chain (Army) D Sup Chain (A)Director Land Service Ammunition DLSAChief Executive Defence Postal and Courier Services Agency CE DPCSAChief Executive Defence Clothing and Textiles Agency CE DCTAChief Executive Defence Transport and Movements Agency CE DTMAChief Executive Defence Storage and Distribution Agency CE DSDAChief Executive Army Technical Support Agency CE ATSADirector Equipment Support Policy DES PolDirector Electronic Systems Support D Elec Sys SpDirector Armoured Systems Support D Armd Sys SpDirector Support Systems D Sp SysDirector Equipment Support Change Management Programme DES CMP

Procurement Executive

Director General Land Systems/Master General of the Ordnance DGLS/MGO

Note:

1. Many changes are due in the reallocation of roles and duties stemming from theestablishment of CDL’s new organisation. Some of these appt titles may well be changedafter 1 Apr 99.

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AG

COS AG Comd Sec AG

ACOS Plans ACOS Ops DCS (Resources) DCS (P&S) Chf Acct

RMCS

SCE

CG

DALS

DSPS (A)

PM (A) Comd AGCC DETS (A) DCA Mus ASCB QVS DYRMS

ArmyRecruiting

andPreparation

forService

CareerDevelopment

ServiceConditions

Health

AG Management Unit

Functional Management of Short Term Plan

HEADQUARTER ADJUTANT GENERAL

PERSONNEL & TRAINING COMMAND

1

1

1

1 1 1 1

1. Policy direction and co-ordination to lie in appropriate agency/directorate.

SERIAL 2 – AG. PERS AND TRG COMD

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QUARTERMASTER GENERAL

MILITARY ASSISTANT

ASSISTANT UNDERSECRETARY

(QUARTERMASTER)

CHIEF OF STAFFMILITARY ASSISTANT

CENTRAL DIRECTORATE

*DIRECTORATE LOGISTIC

PLANNING (ARMY)PLANS O&D

GENERAL SECRETARIATAND PERSONNEL

MANAGEMENT DIVISION

DIRECTORATEQUARTERMASTER

GENERAL'S INFORMATION STRATEGY

LOGISTIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY

DIRECTORATE ENGINEER SUPPORT (ARMY)

DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTS (ARMY)

ANDOVER SUPPORT UNIT

DIRECTORATE MATERIAL SUPPORT (ARMY)

CAPITAL TEAMFINANCE BRANCHCDL FOCUS

STAFF OFFICER DIRECTOR GENERALLOGISTIC SUPPORT (ARMY)

DIRECTORATELOGISTIC BUSINESS

MANAGEMENT

DIRECTORATE LOGISTIC SUPPORT SERVICES

DEFENCE CLOTHING AND TEXTILE AGENCY

DEFENCE STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION AGENCY

DIRECTOR GENERAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT

(ARMY)STAFF OFFICER

DIRECTORATE EQUIPMENT

SUPPORT POLICY

DIRECTORELECTRONIC

SYSTEMS SUPPORT

EQUIPMENT SUPPORT(RESOURCES AND

PLANNING)DIRECTOR SUPPORT

SYSTEMS

EQUIPMENT PROVISIONING AND PROCUREMENT

AUTHORITYCHIEFEXECUTIVEARMY BASE

REPAIRORGANISATION

ARMY TECHNICAL SUPPORT AGENCY

DIRECTOR ARMOURED SYSTEMS SUPPORT

EQUIPMENT SUPPORT CHANGE MANAGEMENT

PROGRAMME

DEFENCE TRANSPORT AND MOVEMENTS

AGENCY

POSTAL AND COURIER SERVICE DEFENCE

AGENCY

DIRECTORATE LAND SERVICE AMMUNITION

LOGISTIC SUPPORT (FINANCE AND SECRETARIAT)

***

****

** * *

*

**

*******

**

** * * * * * **

SERIAL 3 – QMG. ORG OF STAFF BRANCHES AND AGENCIES

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SERIAL 4 – ARMY LOG SP ORG IN CDL

1. The creation of CDL from 1 Apr 99 has resulted in many changes to QMG’sDepartment. For Log Sp (A) the changes are shown in the outline diagram below.

DG LOG SP (A)(from 1 Apr 99)

DG Log Sp (Army)

2. From 1 Apr 99, RLC cap badge related responsibilities now lie with the newlycreated Director Royal Logistic Corps (DRLC) under ACGS based at HQ RLC Deepcut.

3. The DG Log Sp (A) have been reorg to not only group areas on a process andoutput basis, but also to create structures that will sp and sustain the HLB in the CDLtransition phase. This new structure came into effect on 1 Apr 99.

Functional Responsibilities

4. From 1 Apr 99, DG Log Sp (A) is responsible for the provision of log sp to enable theUK Armd Forces to deliver the military capability required in peace and conflict. To achievethis the One Star Directors/Agency CEs and a Grade 5 Civil Servant have been given newfunctional responsibilities:

a. DSC (A). Responsible to DG Log Sp (A) for ensuring the coherence of thesupply chain as it affects the Army, and where appropriate the other Services, to spmilitary capability.

Outer Office Non Executive Director

Logistic Support PolicyDirectorates

Logistic Support PolicyAgencies

Director LogisticBusiness Management

Andover

Director Supply Chains(Army)Andover

Director LogisticSupport Services

Andover

Directorate Land ServiceDidcot

Defence StorageDistribution Agency

Andover

Defence Transport &Movements Agency

Andover

Defence Clothing &Textiles Agency

Caversfield

Defence Postal &Courier Services Agency

Mill Hill

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b. D Log BM . Responsible to DG Log Sp (A) for the provision of corporateplanning, budgetary, business development and secretariat policy and advice.

c. DLSA. Responsible to DG Log Sp (A) for the In-Service management ofLand Service Ammunition, and as Chief Inspector Explosives (Army) (CIE (A)), forensuring explosives safety and licensing throughout the Army chain of command.

d. D Log Sp Svcs. Responsible to DG Log Sp (A) for the provision of logisticsupport services policy systems, standards and technical direction to support theArmy and where appropriate the other Services.

e. CE DPCSA. Responsible to DG Log Sp (A) for the provision of postal andcourier services to its customers.

f. CE DCTA. Responsible to DG Log Sp (A) for providing an agreed range ofclothing, textiles and general stores required by customers.

g. CE DTMA. Responsible to DG Log Sp (A) for providing Defence and otherauthorized users with agreed transport and movements services to meet their world-wide requirements.

b. CE DSDA. Responsible to DG Log Sp (A) for providing Defence and othercustomers with an effective and efficient storage and distribution service for non-explosive materiel.

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XXXXCinC

XXXDCinC/IGTA

XXTL JHCIT

XXCOS

XXDCOS Comd Sec

XACOS Ops/

Int/Sy

XACOS

Trg

XACOSRes

XACOS

G6

XArms

Advisor

XBGS

MS

FLO

XACOSPers

XACOS

Est

DCS(B&S)

DCS(PEP)

ChiefAcct

JHCIT Int G3 TrgPlans G3 TA G6 Centre Arty G3 Coord G1 G4 Estate Med

G9Budgets

G1(CPM) LAO(UK)

CT/Sy

G3 Ops(UK)

G3 Ops(ROW)

G3 GEO

G3 OA

JPS(UK)

Ex LIONSWORD

G3 Trg 1

G3 Trg ATE

G3 Cdts G6 Ops & Cts

G6 Sys Dev

G6 PolPlans Res

G6 Info Man

G6 Projects

Engr

DRAC

D Inf

D A Avn

G3O&D

G3 ComdPlans

G3 OR/G7 FD

G3 MediaOps

SupportUnit

GarrisonHQ

SPS

ETS

Legal

AWS

Pro

Log Sp

ES

G4 Ops &Plans

G9Pol/Sec

EDT

G9Res/Cdts

G9Fin/Pol

G9 Estates

LCCS

CAO

CISCC243 Sig Sqn COMMCEN

Project Teams

Central Services (STBSS)

A Tp22 Sqn RLC

OtherHQs/Units

KEY:

2* Directorates or Command

1* Staff Divisions

Staff Branch

Externally Based Arms Advisors

Section

Cell

Desk

Desk

Desk

OTHERS

SERIAL 6 – HQ LAND – OUTLINE ORG

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SERIAL 7 – LAND COMD – FMNS IN UK(Phase 1 (Interim) – From 1 Apr 99)

Fmn HQ Loc Role

LAND Wilton Comd HQ

2 Div York Regional div

15 (NE) Bde York Regional bde

49 (E) Bde Chilwell Regional bde

3 (UK) Div Bulford Deployable div

1 Mech Bde Tidworth Mech bde

5 AB Bde Aldershot AB bde

19 Mech Bde Catterick Mech bde

4 Div Aldershot Regional div

2 (SE) Bde Dover Regional bde

24 Airmob Bde Colchester Airmob bde

145 (HC) Bde Aldershot Regional bde

5 Div Shrewsbury Regional div

SPA Bulford Regional bde

43 (Wx) Bde Exeter Regional bde

107 (U) Bde Ballymena TA trg bde

143 (WM) Bde Shrewsbury Regional bde

160 (Wales) Bde Brecon Regional bde

LONDIST London Dist HQ

Scotland Edinburgh Dist HQ

42 (NW) Bde Preston Regional bde

51 (H) Bde Perth Regional bde

52 (L) Bde Edinburgh Regional bde

1 Recce Bde Netheravon Deployable Recce bde

1 Arty Bde Wilton MLRS bde

7 AD Bde Wilton AD bde

12 (AS) Engr Bde Waterbeach RAF Sp Engr bde

29 (Corps Sp) Engr Bde Minley Corps Sp Engr bde

2 (NC) Sig Bde Corsham UK Comms bde

11 Sig Bde Donnington Deployable Sigs bde

CSSG (UK) Aldershot Log Sp gpNotes:

1. The three divs and two Army dists have regional responsibilities in GB.2. Bdys in UK are given on sketch map overleaf.

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xxLONDIST

SCOTLAND

4 DIV

5 DIV

Land Command Boundariesin the UK from 1April 1999

DIV/DIST/COMD

REGIONAL OR TABDEDEPLOYABLE BDE

LINCS

HUMBERSIDE

S YORKS

NOTTS

W YORKSLANCS

STAFFS

CHESHIRE

GTMANCHESTER

DERBY

GWYNEDD

CLWYD

M'SIDE

N YORKSIOM

CUMBRIA DURHAM CLEVELAND

TYNE & WEAR

NORTHUMBERLAND

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

STRATHCLYDE

LOTHIAN &BORDERS

FIFE

CENTRAL

TAYSIDE

GRAMPIANHIGHLAND

ANTRIM

DOWN

ARMAGH

LONDONDERRY

TYRONEFERMANAGH

CORNWALL

DEVON

SOMERSET

DORSET

HANTS

WILTSAVON

DYFED

W GLAM

S GLAM

MIDGLAM

GWENT

POWYS

GLOUS

OXON

BERKS

SURREY

W SUSSEX

KENT

E SUSSEX

HERTS

ESSEX

SUFFOLK

NORFOLK

CAMBS

BUCKS

BEDS

W MIDS

LEICS

NORTHANTS

WARKS

HEREFORD &

WORCS

SALOP

x52

x42 x

15

x107

x160

x143

x49

x43

x145

x2

xSPA

2 DIV

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SERIAL 8 – LAND COMD – FMNS IN UK(Phase 2 – From 1 Apr 00)

Fmn HQ Loc Role

LAND Wilton Sp Comd

2 Div Edinburgh Regional div

15 (NE) Bde York Regional bde

42 (NW) Bde Preston Regional bde

51 (H) Bde Perth Regional bde

52 (L) Bde Edinburgh Regional bde

3 (UK) Div Bulford Mech div

1 Mech Bde Tidworth Mech bde

12 Mech Bde Aldershot Mech bde

19 Mech Bde Catterick Mech bde

4 Div Aldershot Regional bde

2 (SE) Bde Dover Regional bde

49 (E) Bde Chilwell Regional bde

145 (HC) Bde Aldershot Regional bde

LONDIST London Regional bde

5 Div Shrewsbury Regional div

43 (Wx) Bde Bulford Regional bde

107 (U) Bde Ballymena TA trg bde

143 (WM) Bde Shrewsbury Regional bde

160 (Wales) Bde Brecon Regional bde

1 Arty Bde Wilton MLRS bde

7 AD Bde Wilton AD bde

12 (AS) Engr Bde Waterbeach RAF Sp Engr bde

29 (Corps Sp) Engr Bde Minley Corps Sp Engr bde

2 (NC) Sig Bde Corsham UK Comms bde

11 Sig Bde Donnington Deployable Sigs bde

CSSG (UK) Aldershot Log Sp gp

JHC Wilton Joint helicopter comd

16 Air Asslt Bde Colchester Air manoeuvre bde

Notes:

1. The three divs have regional responsibilities in GB.2. Bdys in UK are given on sketch map overleaf.

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x42

x15

x49

x2

x43

x160

x51

x107

x143

x145 xx

L

2 DIV

4 DIV

5 DIV

Land Command Boundariesin the UK from 1 Apr 2000

DIV/DIST/COMD

REGIONAL OR TABDEDEPLOYABLE BDE

LINCS

HUMBERSIDE

S YORKS

NOTTS

W YORKSLANCS

STAFFS

CHESHIRE

GTMANCHESTER

DERBY

GWYNEDD

CLYWD

M'SIDE

N YORKSIOM

CUMBRIA DURHAM CLEVELAND

TYNE & WEAR

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

STRATHCLYDE

LOTHIAN&BORDERS

FIFE

CENTRAL

TAYSIDE

GRAMPIANHIGHLAND

ANTRIM

DOWN

ARMAGH

LONDONDERRY

TYRONEFERMANAGH

CORNWALL

DEVON

SOMERSET

DORSET

HANTS

WILTSAVON

DYFED

W GLAM

S GLAM

MIDGLAM

GWENT

POWYS

GLOS

OXON

BERKS

SURREY

W SUSSEX

KENT

E SUSSEX

HERTS

ESSEX

SUFFOLK

NORFOLK

CAMBS

BUCKS

BEDS

W MIDS

LEICS

NORTHANTS

WARKS

HEREFORD &

WORCS

SALOP

NORTHUMBERLAND

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Comd - 1*

PLANS

G2/G3 Comms

Plans/EPS Plans/O&D

OPS Admin Sp LO

G1/G4 Ops Log Sp

BOWO

Air Log ES

Med SPS

G1

SERIAL 10 – HQ CSSG

Note: There are two HQ CSSG’s. One in UK and one in Germany. It is intended that both should be structured on the same lines.

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SERIAL 11 – HQ RSG/HQ FSG

Note: During operations a CSSG splits into a Fwd and Rear Sp Gp for the appropriate fmn.

Comd - Brig

G2/G3

G2/G3 Engr/EOD

Comms/CIS NBC

G1/G4/G5 Clks

Arty Log Med Ops

Pro Log Sp Ops

ES

P Info LOs

Comms

Admin Tp

G1/G4 Svc Sp

Signals Elm

HQ RSG

D Comd - Col

SO2 Coord

G2/G3 Engr/EOD

NBC Mov Ops

G1/G4/G5 Clks

Med Ops Pro

ES Log Sp Ops

G1/G4/G5

Admin Tp

G1/G4 Svc Sp

HQ FSG

G2/G3

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SERIAL 12 – BATU SUFFIELD OUTLINE ORG

COMDBG OPFOR

SO1 G1/G4

Sp Staff

SO2 Coord

RSM Supt Clk

Trg Staff

SO2 Adv Trg SO2 Tac Ops

SO2 Trg/TDSO2 TESSO2 TES/Ops Pins

SO3Armd

2 Gp

SO3Inf

3 Gp

SO2Arty

IG

4 Gp

SO2Avn

5 Gp

SO2Engr

6 Gp

SO3Armd

8 Gp7 Gp

Trails EndCamp

2IC TEC Chief Instr CWO Ops Room

SO3G2/G3 (O&D)

SO3Visits/ETS

SO2ES

SO2Log Sp

SO3G1/G4

SO2Man Plan & Bud

Sub Units/Depts

Tpt & Mov TpQM(T)BATUS AAC FltBATUS REMEWksps

105 Sqn RLCQMRAOHQ Coy

RM DetMedical CentreDental Centre

FHWSGymnasium

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HQ (1)

CO2IC

RAOCHIEF CLERKCOMMS SNCO

FROFCD

MOVCON

AuthorityHQ BATSUB

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25 FLT AACOC

3 x Gazelle2 x Lynx

QM’s DEPTQM

RSM/RQMS

MES (WKS) (2)OC

MED CENTREMO

C of W (E)

TOUCANSCHOOL

(Other AdminServices)

C of W (C) C of W (M) Resources

TRG TEAM (3)QMSI (SASC)

BFATC (4)

Notes:

1. BATSUB estab is 6 Offrs (CO, 2IC, MO, QM, OC MES (Wks), OC 25 Flt AAC), 78 other ranks and 132 Locally Engaged Civilians.2. MES (Wks) - Provides all works services for BATSUB including MQs.3. Trg Team - Assists with trg all Ex NATIVE TRAIL units and BATSUB pers.4. British Forces Adventurous Training Centre - Sub Aqua, Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing.

MT CAT LogSp ES CIVLAB

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OSG DEG CSSEW

MP

4 7 20

155

155

(7)

(2)

(2)

CS

CS

CS

GS

(5)(6)

CS

CS

(V)GS

X2

(3)

(3)

(4)

(5)

X3

155

SERIAL 20 – OUTLINE ORG OF 1(UK) ARMD DIV (1) (8) (9)

3. Fd Amb restructured into CS and G Med Regts. CS Regt provides oneSqn to each Armd Bde; GS Regt provides sp to Div Tps.

4. The CS Coys of the Reg Bns are armd.5. Comes under OPCOM the Div in war.6. Would normally be the Armd Fwd EW Sqn of 14 Sig Regt (EW).7. Avn Regt OPCOM JHC (wef Oct 99).8. WE shown for Armd Bdes. PE incl only one Armd Regt.9. When deployed as part of ARRC ORBAT 1(UK) Armd Div would also

have Danish Reaction Brigade (DRB) OPCON.

Notes:

1. Gars in 1(UK) Armd Div:

a. Hohne, incl Fallingbostel and Celle Stations.b. Osnabruck, incl Munster Station.c. paderborn, incl Hameln Station.d. Gutersloh, incl Herford and Bielefeld Stations.

2. Training affiliation only in peace. May be alloc to Div for ops.

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SERIAL 21 - HQ 1 (UK) ARMD DIV. STAFF ORG

G2/G3

COS

CivSec (6)

SO2 (MA) (1)

Asst Div Comd (1)

G1 PSSO2 G1 (PS)

G1 WelfareSO2 G1 (Welfare) (1)SO3 G1 (Welfare) (2)

G4 InfraSO1 G4 Infra (1)

G4 EstateSO2 G4 (Est) (1)(2)SO3 G4 (Est) (1)(2)

G1/G4

DCOS

G1/G4 (Ops)SO2 G1/G4 (Ops)SO3 G1/G4 (Ops)SO2 (Watchkeeper) x 3 (5)SO3 (Watchkeeper) x 3 (5)

G6SO2 G6 (Comms)

SO2 G6 (IS)SO3 G6 (IS)

G1SO2 G1 (MS) (1)SO2 G1 (DISC) (1)(2)SO3 G1 (DISC) (1)(2)PPCM x 2 (1)(7)

G1/G4/G5 (Plans)SO2 G1/G4/G5 (Plans)SO3 G1/G4/G5 (Plans)

G3 HLB(6)SO1 G3 HLB (1)SO2 G3 HLB (1)(2)

G2SO2 G2 (Int/Sy)SO3 G2 (Int/Sy) (3)SO3 G2 (Sy) (1)(2)

SO3 G3 (Real Estate) (5)SO3 G3 (NATO Plans) (15)

SO1 G3 Trg/PlansS02 G3 (Ops/O&D)SO2 G3 (O&D/Coord) (1)(2)S03 G3 (Ops) (3)SO3 G4 (O&D)SO3 G3 (O&D/Visits) (1)(2)SO2 G3 (Plans)SO3 G3 (Plans)SO2 G3 (Trg/EPS)SO3 G3 (Trg/EPS) (3)S03 G3 (Trg/Coord) (1)(2)SO2 G3 (Media Ops)SO2 G3 (PAT)SO2 G3 (PAT) (1)(2)

LOs/Watchkeepers (5)S01 LO x 3 )SO2 LO )SO3 LO x 5 ) under reviewSO2 (Watchkeeper) x 20 )SO3 (Watchkeeper) x 5 )

G3

Arty/OSComd ArtySO2 Ops/PlansSO2 G1/G4SO2 TargetingSO3 G1S03 G4SO3 Ops/O&D (3)SO3 Ops/Trg (3)SO2 LO x 4 (5)SO2 (Watchkeeper) (5)SO3 (Watchkeeper) x 4 (5)SO2 (Air (4)SO3 Air x 2 (4)SO2 Avn Ops x 2 (5)

EngrComd Engr (8)SO2 G2/G3SO2 G1/G4SO3 G3 (Ops) (3)SO3 G1/G4SO3 (O&D)SO3 (GEO)SO2 (Watchkeeper) (5)SO3 Watchkeeper x 4 (5)

CommsComd Comms

(9)

AvnComd Avn (10)

Log SpComd Log Sp (8)SO1 (DMR) (1)SO1 Log Sp (SVCS)S02 Log Sp (Ops/Plans)SO2 Log Sp (Tpt)SO2 Log Sp (PCS) (11)SO2 Log Sp (Cbt)SO2 Log Sp (Mat)SO2 Log Sp (Cat)SO2 Log Sp (Lab Res)SO3 Log Sp (Ops/Trg)SO3 Log Sp (Tpt/Mov) (3)SO3 Log Sp (Mat) (5)SO3 Log Sp (Cbt) (5)SO3 Log Sp (Tech) (1)(2)

ESComd ES (8)SO1 ES (EMan) (13)SO2 ES (Ops/Plans)SO2 ES (Cbt Vehs) (13)SO2 ES (Sp Vehs)SO2 ES (Elec) (12)SO2 ES (Mat) (13)SO3 ES (Ops/Org)SO3 ES (Trg) (12)SO3 ES (Div Tps) (12)SO3 ES (Cbt Vehs) (13)SO3 ES (Sp Vehs) (13)SO3 ES (Elec)SO3 ES (Eng Sp) (12)

MedComd Med (8)SO2 Med (Ops)SO2 Med (Prev)SO3 Med (Ops)SO3 Med (Log) (5)SO3 (Watchkeeper) x 2 (5)

SPSComd SPSSO2 SPS (Tech)

ChapsDACGSnr Chap RCChap x 25 (5)

LegalSO1 LegalSO2 Legal

ETSComd ETSSO2 ETSSO3 ETS

ProPM (14)SO2 Pro (Ops/Plans)SO2 Pro (Inv)So3 Pro (Ops/Plans)

Notes: 1. Not Deployable. 2. RO. 3. x 2 in War. 4. RAF Officer.5. War Establishment only. 6. CivSec has co-ordinating authority for G3 HLB.7. Permanent Presidents Court Martial. 8. Colonel. 9. CO of Armd Div Sig Regt. 10. CO of 1 Regt AAC.11. Also OC PCS Sqn 1 GS Regt RLC. 12. Deploys with HQ CSSG(G). 13. Deploys with REME Div Sp Bns.14. CO 1 RMP. 15. Permanent LO from Danish Reaction Bde (DRB).

GOCADC

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SERIAL 22 – 1 (UK) ARMD DIV. HQ LAYOUT

Comd Layouts

1. Five principal elms: MAIN HQ, Altn HQ, Fwd HQ, HQ DSG and Div RV. Sixth elmlikely to be HQ Rear Ops, based on Bde HQ (not one of Div’s standard armd bdes).

2. Main HQ. Sited to allow best con of Div. 70 vehs, 250 men with all atts. Staff cellsand comms veh are armd (AFV 436/439. 35 vehs, 140 men.

3. Altn HQ. Mirror image of Main HQ, normally loc 10-20 km from Main HQ. At warestablishment key staff only (Comd Gp and key SO2s: G2, G3 (Ops/O&D), G3 Plans, ArtyOps/Plans, Engr G2/G3, Deep, Air) need to move from Main HQ to fully activate Altn HQ.Altn HQ can be utilised as altn for HQ DSG in an emergency.

4. Fwd HQ. 3 x AFV 436 staff veh with CNR, SCRA and BATES. Deployed on orderof comd with very small gp of staff G3, Arty and Engr SO3 from Main HQ. Comd team joinsby hel/landrover once HQ activated. May colloc with Armd Bde or Flanking Fmn HQ forspecific ops. Fwd HQ may be used as liaison HQ (without Comd Gp deploying) for specificops.

5. HQ DSG. Plan, coord, and con CSS to the Div. Loc 15-25 km from Main HQ. Staffcells are armd (AFV 436). 40 vehs, 120 men. DCOS loc at HQ DSG with Comds Log Sp,ES, Med, G5 (AGC(ETS)) and Pro. Comds and selected staff may deploy to Main HQ forplanning or con of specific ops. HQ ops step-up HQ for mov if Altn HQ is not aval.

6. Div RV. Con rft and mat entering Div area and G1 functions. Sited close to whereMSR crosses Div rear bdry. Small HQ comprises 2-3 soft skinned staff veh. Sp by, andusually colloc with CSS Regt HQ.

7. Rear Ops HQ. Based on HQ of Rear Ops Bde when allocated. Comd mov, sitingand def of units in Div rear area. May colloc with HQ DSG although will normally site toallow best comd and con of Div rear area.

Altn Comd

8. Sit dictates Altn Comd. For short periods of time Altn Comd (when Bde Comd) mayuse Bde HQ before moving to and operating from Altn HQ. No dedicated altn for HQ DSGalthough may use Altn HQ if necessary.

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GOCCOS

CSS EngrOps

ArtyOps Air Deep G2 Recce

RDC

EngrGEO

EW

ArtyInt

AirAVNCISPlans

G3Ops

MovNBC

Media

Plans+

LOs

PlansTent

CS PlansTent

BirdTable

DeepBird

Table

G2Bird

Table

Briefing Area(Tent or Bldg)

ENTRANCEStand alone. Location dependenton site layout

Stand alone. Location dependenton site layout

Main HQ Layout

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DSG Layout

MEDCHAPS

ES MAT

BEMEDivTps

RDC

G1/G4 Ops

Log Sp Ops/Plans

Log Sp(CSups)

Arty Log

Log SpMAT

Engr Log

OPsTent

PlansTent

BirdTable

Stand alone. Location dependenton site layout

Pro ES OpsG1/G4/

G5Plans

CISOps

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SERIAL 23 – 1(UK) ARMD DIV. CS UNITS

Ser Fmn Unit Offrs Sldrs WR(1)

CVR(T)(2)

Saxon AS90 Cymb CHARRV MLRS HVMStormer

Rapier CET FV432

Gaz Lynx B Veh(3)

1. Armd Div Arty (OSG) Fd Regt (AS90 x 3 (4) 46 870 16 32 4 56 163

2. AD Regt (SP HVM) (5) 46 784 8 126 3 79

3. Avn Regt 37 278 4 2 18 120

4. 1(UK) Arty Bde MLRS Regt (6) 28 396 2 18 10 140

5. 7(UK) AD Bde AD Regt (Rapier) (7) 30 620 14 30 224

Notes:

This table shows the CS units permanently within 1 (UK) Armd Div ORBAT.

1. WR colm incl WR OPV and WR BCV.2. CVR(T) colm incl all CVR(T) variants.3. B veh colm incl 4t, MMLC and IMMLC.4. Each AS 90 Regt estb with 4 gun btys for WE ORBAT.5. HVM STORMER fig incl Tp recce Veh (TRV).6. MLRS Regt may be alloc, fm 1(UK) Arty Bde, to Div OSG for specific ops.7. Area AD Regt (Rapier) will not normally be alloc to Div. Elms of regt be alloc to Div for specific ops. Full Regt details incl

here for info only.

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SERIAL 24 – 1(UK) ARMD DIV. CSS UNITS

Ser Unit Offrs Sldrs CRARRV WRRep/Rec

FV 430 Amb Veh 4T 8T 14T DROPS Rec Veh(W)

TTF B Veh CVR(T) MC

1. GS Regt RLC 34 726 46 18 2 91 4 22 75 47

2. CS Regt RLC 42 956 46 76 74 18 4 43 84 43

3. REME Bn x 3 28

4. CS Med Regt (1) 121 865 57 37 76 8 1 76 5

5. GS Med Regt (2)

6. 1 RMP 18 343 4 109 34

TOTALS 232 2890 57 37 172 102 76 109 9 65 274 129

Notes:

1. Armd Fd Amb to form CS Med Regt. Details and manning figures remain provisional and are still being staffed by AMS.Details shown are therefore provisional.

2. Fd Amb (V) to form GS Med Regt. Details and manning figures remain provisional and are still being staffed by AMS.

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Fd Sy

TAC GP

HVM

CS

(-)

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OSG DEGRECCE

BRANCHDIV

TROOPS CSSNOTESOPCOM OPCOM OPCOM OPCOM OPCOM OPCOM OPCOM OPCOM OPCOM

OPCONOPCONOPCONOPCONOPCON

(-) (-) (-)

(4) (5)(1)

(2)

(3)

1. 3 x FR Regts remain Div Tps within Recce Branch. HQ Recce Branch may augment Recce Bde, HQ ARRC.

2. OPCON CSSG in war.

3. War only.

4. Offensive Sp Gp.

5. Div Engr Gp.

OPCON

TACONI I

IT

SERIAL 26 – OUTLINE ORG OF 3(UK) DIV

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CISPLANS

COMMSOPS

SYSCON& STAFF

SUPPORT

BRIEFING TENT

9X9ENTRANCE

IS DESK

COMDCIS

G3PLANS

G3OPS

ARTYOPS

DEPTHFIRE

ARTYINT

GOC/COSG3 PLANSP/HOUSE

G1/G4NBC

G3 OPSWKKPRS

LORECCE

DEPTHFIRE

P/HOUSE

ARTYINT

ENGR INT

ENGRINT

GEOP/HOUSE

G2 INTG2 INTP/HOUSE

DEWCAD

P/HOUSE

AD(SAXON)

AVNAIRENGROPS

ENGRPLANS

MEDIAOPS

DIVMOVCON

RDC12x12

AR

TY

PLA

NS

PLA

NS

G3

OP

SB

IRD

TA

BLE

RIS

TA

DE

WC

SERIAL 27 – HQ 3(UK) DIV. MAIN LAYOUT

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SERIAL 28 – HQ 3(UK) DIV FLY FWD LT HQ

353Z

353Z

321

SCRA(T)

3/4T FFR

353Z

353Z

321

SCRA(T)

3/4T FFR

471

471

481

3/4T FFR

481

LDA

3/4T FFR

352

LIGHT 1 LIGHT 2

RR AMPAN

DIV

SIGS

GUARD

ARTY

ENGR

LOG

RCU

SS

SSSS

G3

DIV COMD

GOC CRA

SOLE USER

HANDSET -DIV

LS - DIVCOMD

RCU

ARTY

ARTY

SS

AIR

SS

RCU

RCU

RCU

SS

SS (NBC)

ENGR/NBC

G2

SS

SS

AVN/AD

G1/G4 COMMS/EW

SS SS SS SS

VHF CLEAR

SS

AIRPORTABLETABLE

FISHERMANS STOOL

SUBSET

KEYNOTES:

1. APPROX 20 STAFF

2. APPROX 15 OPERATORS

3. SELF CATERING

LOG SIGS

ENGR

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SERIAL 29 – 3 (UK) DIV. PLANNING FOR VEH STATES AND REAL ESTATE

Vehs

1. Veh Staff Tables

Ser Unit/Formation Total No of Vehs No of Pkts MLC

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1. HQ Div Main 25 1 16

2. HQ DSG (Fwd) 31 2 16

3. HQ DSG (Rear) 14 1 16

4. HQ Mech Bde 67 3 16

5. Mech Bde BSG 419 17 70

6. Armd Regt 146 6 70

7. Fd Regt (AS90) 272 11 42

8. Fd Regt (FH70) 193 8 32

9. AD Regt (HVM) 231 10 16

10. AD Regt (Rapier) 359 15 16

11. MLRS Regt 256 11 25

12. Armd Engr Regt 204 9 70

13. Fd Engr Regt 285 12 70

14. EOD Sqn 40 2 16

15. Div Sig Regt 291 12 16

16. Div EW Sqn 120 7 16

17. Armd Inf Bn 132 6 30

18. Mech Inf Bn 151 7 16

19. AAC Regt 148 6 16

20. CS Regt RLC 390 16 32

21. GS Regt RLC 395 16 100

22. Armd Fd Amb 68 3 16

23. Wh Fd Amb 62 3 16

24. REME Bn HQ 16 1 16

25. CS Coy REME 70 3 70

26. GS Coy REME 113 5 27

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Real Estate

2. Combat Forces

Def (km)

Ser Fmn/Unit/Sub-UnitAssy Areaincl A1 Ech

(km2)

Assy Areaincl A1, A2and B Ech

(km2)

Admin Area

(km2)

Delay

(Width)

(km)

Attack

(Width)

(km)Width Depth

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)

Units/Fmns

1. Div 150 600 900 60 15 30 60

2. Bde 30 150 250 30 7 15 25

3. Armd/Armd Inf BG 5 25 15 * 4 5

4. Armd Sqn 1 2 5 1 1.5-2 1.5-2

5. Inf Bn 3 10 * 3 4

6. Armd Inf Coy 1 2 5 0.6 1.75 2

7. Inf Coy 0.25 1 0.25 1.25 1.5

* Depends on org

3. CS Forces

Ser Fmn/Unit/Sub-UnitAssy Areaincl A1 Ech

(km2)

Assy Areaincl A1, A2and B Ech

(km2)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

HQs and Comms Assets

8. Bde Main HQ 1

9. Div Main HQ 2

10. HQ DSG Fwd 2

11.ARA (ACPs, Lt Gun Bty,FH 70 Bty, MLRS BACP 1

12.

AMA (not excl to arty):

MLRS Bty

AS90 Regt

AS90 Bty

Drone

Phoenix

1

2

200

16

4

Engr Units

13. Eng Regt (CS) 14

14. Eng Regt (GS) 13

15. Eng Regt (V) 16

16. Fd Sp Sqn 3

17. Amph Sqn 5

18. Fd Sqn 3

19. Armd Eng Sqn 4

20. EOD Sqn 2

21. Fd Pk Sqn 2-4

Avn Units

22. Avn Sqn 2

23. FARP (3 per regt) 1

24. Avn Regt 9 9

4. CSS Units

Ser Fmn/Unit/Sub-UnitAssy Areaincl A1 Ech

(km2)

Assy Area inclA1, A2 and B

Ech

(km2)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

25. DSG 200+

26. DSA 10-15

27. HQ DSG 30

28. ES Wksp (GS) 2-4

29. ES Wksp (CS) 1-2

30.DS (not to be within 1km of a legitimate miltgt)

1

31. BSG 15-20

32. Bde Sp Sqn RLC 4

33.TSW (SH refuellingarea) 1

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SERIAL 30 – ARMD/MECH BDE HQs

Role

1. Estb as permanent and separate elm of div in peace and war. In peace an armd bdehas OPCOM one armd regts and two armd inf bns and a mech bde has an armd regt, onearmd inf bn and 2 mech bns. In war these will be grouped to task.

Sig Sqn

2. Bde HQ is sp by a bde sig sqn. Sqn loc with bde HQ in peace. Provides commsand admin sp in fd. Div sig regt ech provides some tech sp. The detailed org of Bde HQ ondeployment will vary from bde to bde subject to role and personality of Bde Comd eg use ofStep Up or Alt HQ or Tac or Fwd HQ.

Org

3. Atts are:

a. Arms Cells. From arty and engr regts (providing close up to the bde).

b. Avn Cell. Formed on deployment by LO from div AAC regt.

c. AD Cell. Formed on deployment by BC of HVM bty.

d. Air Cell. SO3 G3 (Air) now centralised in Div HQ. Addl RAF Offr for warcurrently being staffed.

e. LOs. Unit and Fmn Los as applicable.

4. Three principal elms: Main, Step Up, Tac.

5. Main HQ. 45 vehs, up to 200 men. Staff op from AFV 436. Serial 32 shows typicallayout of ops complex. This complex is often referred to as ‘Diamond 1’.

a. ‘Diamond 1’.

(1) G3 (Ops). Con stn of bde comd net and on div comd net, both secure.Manned by one of SO3 G3’s sp by watchkeepers from TA pool.

(2) G3 (Plans). On div comd net: bde comd net remoted in. In this vehBde Comd, aided by COS, plans, confers with arms advisers and visitingcomds and, if not at Tac HQ, fights battle.

(3) Arty. Arty adviser CO of Tac Gp placed OPCON of bde. ACV fromarty fd regt provides secure comms on div arty comd neet, regt comd net andthe BATES regt and fwd data nets.

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(4) Engr. Engr adviser normally CO of CS regt sp bde. ACV from CS regtprovides secure comms on div engr net, insecure comms on regt net.

(5) Air/Avn/AD/ Avn LO brings secure HF radio for regt net and insecurecomms for sqn net. PRC 344 aval for contact with overflying ac. BC fromHVM bty provides BADCOMD party and communicates via ADCIS and SCRA.

(6) G2 Int/NBC. Small int cell, full int processing at div HQ. One NBC-trained NCO on estb. Includes arty and engr int personnel and DAIO net.

(7) G1/G4 (Ops). Con stn of bde log net, on div log net. Manned byDCOS with SO3 G4 and watchkeepers. Focus of all log planning and coordin bde. Provides veh and staff for Bde RV and HQ bde sp gp (HQ BSG).

(8) ES (Ops). Manned by SO2 ES and ES staff. Coords ES matters inparticular rec plan and fwd repairs.

b. ‘Diamond 2’. PTARMIGAN Secondary Access Node consisting of AFV 439Secondary Access Switch/Message Centre (SAS/MC) and AFV 439 Radio Relay,which is sited for best comms. Usually comms ops (AFV 436) is located in Diamond1 (Ops complex).

c. ‘Diamond 3’. FFR Rovers for Comd, DCOS, Los etc.

d. ‘Diamond 4’. Admin area.

6. Step Up. Acts as Step Up or Altn HQ to Main, but:

a. No SOs or clks normally aval, therefore not a true Alt HQ. In some cases staffwatchkeeper could be used or the second SO3 G3 could be loc at Step Up, but onlyto monitor battle.

b. The majority of the vehs and comms are duplicated at Step Up. Those thatare not, join when con passes.

c. Some bdes may not use Step Up, but use vehs for stronger Tac HQ which isthen more able to take on role of Step Up HQ or Altn HQ as requried. This issometimes referred to as Fwd HQ.

7. Tac HQ. A single AFV 436 forms Tac HQ. Bde comd takes arty and engr COstogether with a watchkeeper. Arty and engr COs have own tac vehs. In war Bde Comdmay get WARRIOR Comd Variant fitted with SCRA.

8. HQ BSG. 1 x FFR Landrover located within BSG often with HQ of Bde Sp Sqn RLC.Bde Fd Admin Office (BFAO) will be loc with HQ BSG. Bde RV vehs/staff will be foundfrom these elms.

9. RRB. 3 x AFV 432 RRBs operating on Bde Comd and Sig Eng nets. Deployedaway from HQ to suit comms requirements.

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10. HQ & Sig Sqn Ech. Collocated with HQ BSG. Provides Rec, Tels ERV, POL(UBRE), stores vehs etc.

Altn Comd

11. Procedures should be specified in accordance with Land Component Handbook Pts1 and 2.

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SERIAL 31 - HQ ARMD/MECH BDE. STAFF ORG

Comd

G2/G3 G1/G4 Arms and Svcs Armd/Mech BdeCOS DCOS Sig SqnSO3 G2(Int/Sy) SO3 G1SO3 G3(Ops) SO3 G4SO3 G3(Plans/Trg) SO3 (Watchkeeper) x 4 (2) (3)SO1 (LO) (2) (3) WO1 Log SpSO2 (Watchkeeper) x 4 (2) (3) SO2 ESSO3 (Watchkeeper) x 5 (2) (3) WO2 ES (Veh Art)SSgt Int(4) WO2 ES (Mat)NBC NCOTERA Tech (Sgt) (1)TERA Tech (Cpl) (2)

Notes:

1. TERA. Terrain Analysis.

2. WE only.

3. TA Pool.

4. Att from Int Coy.

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ANTENNA

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

ANTENNAANTENNA

COMMSOPS

436

OC SIG SQNOPS OFFR

YofS

G3 OPS

436

SO3 G3WATCHKEEPERS

G3 PLANS

436

COMDCOS

SO3 G2INT NCO

G2 INT/NBC436

DCOSSO3 G1 of G4WATCHKEEPERS

SO3 ES (BEME)

G1/G4LOG OPS

436

ENGR438from

Engr CS Regt

CO EngrCS Regt

ARTY436from

Fd Regt RA

CO of Tac GpBC HQ Bty

AIR/AVN436

BALOAvn LO

BC HVM Bty

CLERKS4 TON OFFICE VEH

(PHOTOCOPIER)

CLERKS

PROVOST

ENTRANCE

OPSBIRDTABLE

PLANSBIRDTABLE

12 x 12 TENTS OR436 PENTHOUSES9' x 9' TENTS

To PTARMIGAN COMMS COMPLEX(AFV439 RR & MSGCENT/TEL EXCH)

To ADMIN COMPLEXTAC VEHS, HLS, VISITORSPARK etc

Note:BDE HQ IN TOTAL WILL OCCUPY A LARGE FARM COMPLEX OR SMALL VILLAGE.

18' x 24' TENTS

SERIAL 32 – ARMD/MECH BDE. MAIN HQ OPS LAYOUT

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SERIAL 33 – ARMD BDE PE/WE ESTB

Armd Inf x 2(Inf)

Armd Regt 1(1) Armd Bde HQ Engr Arty Bde Total (1)

PE WE PE WE PE WE PE WE PE WE PE WEOffrs 37 52 37 51 16 38 28 29 45 47 236 313ORs 733 805 489 570 139 205 507 664 598 981 3686 4598Total Manpower 770 857 526 621 152 234 535 693 643 1028 2626 3433MBT - - 58 56 - - - - - - 100 100AS90 - - - - - - - - 32 32 32 32WR Comd/Sect 45 45 - - - - - - 8 8 98 99WR Repair 3 3 4 4 - - - - - - 14 14WR Rec 4 4 - - - - - - - - 8 8MILAN 20 20 - - - - - - - - 40 40TRIGAT 11 11 - - - - - - - - 22 2281 mm Mor 9 9 - - - - - - - - 16 18SCIMITAR 8 8 8 8 - - - - - - 32 32SAMSON 1 1 - - - - 1 1 - - 5 5STRIKERE - - - - - - - - - - - -SAMARITAN - - 5 5 - - - - - - - -SPARTAN 7 9 5 9 - - 21 25 - - 53 69SULTAN 2 3 6 7 - 1 1 1 - - 15 22CRARRV - - 5 5 - - 1 1 4 4 15 15CYMBELINE - - - - - - - - 2 2 2 2VLSMS - - - - - - 4 4 - - 4 4432 16 16 - 4 3 4 35 39 45 45 115 121432 Amb 5 8 5 9 - 1 - - - - 20 34434 2 2 8 8 2 2 4 4 4 4 29 29435 - - - - - - - - - - - 2436 - - - - 12 18 - - - - 12 18439 - - - - 4 4 - - - - 4 4CHAVLB - - - - - - 4 6 - - 4 6CHAVRE - - - - - - 4 6 - - 4 6ABLE - - - - - - 2 2 - - 2 2CET - - - - - - 7 10 - - 7 10BR SP VEH - - - - - - 2 4 - - 2 4MC - - 1 1 1 2 8 9 6 6 18 19TUL GS - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 2 2TUL FFR 4 3 - - - - 5 5 4 4 17 10TUM GS 7 7 5 5 8 13 8 9 27 27 68 74TUM FFR 7 7 23 26 11 11 17 17 13 13 101 96TUM AMB - - - - - - -1 1 1 1 4 4TUH - - - - - - - - 2 2 2 2TUH FFR - - - - - - - - 2 2 2 24T GS 3 3 11 22 6 8 16 17 32 32 82 1074T FP 1 1 1 1 2 6 - - 5 5 11 154T GS W/W 1 1 1 1 2 3 - - - - 6 64T CALM - - - - - - - - 4 4 4 44T UBRE - - - - - - 7 7 - - 7 78T GS - - - - - - - - 8 8 8 88T FP 23 23 19 22 1 2 - - - - 85 928T UBRE - - - - - - - - 5 5 5 5DROPS - - - - - - - - 48 48 48 4814T - - - - - - - - 2 2 2 214T FP - - - - - - - - 2 2 2 214T Crane - - - - - - 6 7 1 7 7 14Rec Whrt 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 7Van 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - 4 4Car 2 2 2 2 2 2 - - 2 1 9 8Minibus 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - - 1 4 3

Notes:

1. An Armd Bde will normally consist of 2 x Armd Inf Bn and 2 x Armd Regt so the tables may need adjusting to suit the ORBAT.2. This table should be read in conjunction with Mech Bde Mov Planning Staff Tables.3. ‘TRIGAT’ replaces MILAN in Armd Inf Bn.4. Vehicle Totals do not include MILAN and 81mm Mor but do not include TRIGAT.5. AD Bty, Armd Fd Amb, Fd Wksp, Bde Sp Sqn and other Div Tps are reflected in Bde Staff Tables.6. Total PE/WE estb figures for individual eqpts include both Mech Inf Bns.7. Total vehs figures by type of unit do not include MILAN/TRIGAT or 81mm Mor.

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SERIAL 34 – ARMD BDE STAFF PLANNING DATA

Unit Vehs Tracked Wheeled Packets MLC(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

Armd Bde HQMain 26 12 14 3 16Alt 14 9 5 2 16Tac 3 1 - 1 16Lt HQ No vehs allocatedLoose/RRB/Recce 5 3 2 1 10Total 48 25 21 7 58Armd Regt x 2BG HQ 21 15 6 2 70Recce Tp 10 10 - 1 10Engr Recce 2 2 - 1 10FOO Pty x 3 (2) 6 5 1 1 25Armd Sqn x 4 (20) 80 72 8 8 70A1 Ech 27 1 26 2 20Total 146 105 41 15 205Armd Inf Bn x 2BG HQ 24 22 2 3 30Recce Pl 9 9 - 1 1-FOO Pty x 3 (2) 6 5 1 1 30Coy x 3 (18) 54 51 3 6 30Sp Coy 24 24 - 3 30A1 Ech 21 6 15 2 30Total 138 117 21 16 160Fd Regt AS 90Warrior Bty x 2 (25) 89 35 54 9 70Saxon Bty x 2 (25) 89 35 54 9 70Tac Gps(31) incl inBde/BG HQ figs

- (31) - (15) - (16) - (3) 30

F Ech Balance 12 7 5 1 15A2 Ech 32 - 32 3 30B Ech (loc DSG) - (19) - - (19) 2 30Total 222 (272) 77 (92) 145 (180) 24 (27) 70AD Bty (HVM)Bty HQ 6 - 6 1 10Tp x 3 (13) 39 39 - 4 10Bty Ech 5 - 5 1 10Total 50 39 11 6 30Eng RegtRHQ 2 1 1 1 15Armd Sqn: - SHQ 6 4 2 1 15 - Armd Tp x 2 (9) 18 18 - 2 70 - Fd Tp x 1 (7) 7 7 - 1 15 - Cbt Sp tp x 1 20 7 13 2 30 - Ech 18 5 13 2 70Mech Fd Sqn: - SHQ 17 8 9 2 15 - Fd Tp x 3 (6) 18 18 - 2 15 - Cbt Sp Tp x 1

(16)16 5 11 2 15

- Ech 17 4 13 2 32Total 139 77 62 17 292

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BSGHQ 3 - 3 1 10A2 Ech: - Sig Sqn 6 - 10 - 30 - Armd Regt 25 - 25 3 20 - Armd Inf 19 - 19 2 20 - Mech Inf x 2 (18) 36 - 36 4 20Engr Sp Sqn 82 20 62 8 40Bde Sp Sqn 132 - 132 13 32DS 63 23 40 6 15Fwd Pl C Wksp 23 13 10 2 70CS Wksp (-) 65 2 63 7 30RV 1 - 1 1 10BPU 20 - 20 2 10Total 475 58 421 49 307Fmn Recce1 x Sqn 34 27 7 4 10Total 34 27 7 4 10

Notes:

1. Packet calculations are based on 10 vehs per packet. If using the SC5 Movement Calculator this datawill change as packets will be calculated on 10 vehs per packet plus one ghost packet to allow for a 20% errorin planning and timings.

2. Prior to producing any mov plan Bde Staff need to cfm task org and be aware of loc of Arty TacGps/Engr Assets within Bde.

3. Fmn Recce are not integral to the Armd Bde. This table is to give staff a guideline for planning ifsuch a sqn were placed TACON.

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SERIAL 35 – MECH BDE PE/WE ESTBMech Inf x 2 Armd Inf Armd Regt Mech HQ Engr Arty TotalPE WE PE WE PE WE PE WE PE WE PE WE PE WE

Offrs 34 47 37 52 37 51 18 38 28 29 45 47 233 311ORs 649 731 733 805 489 570 148 192 507 664 598 981 3773 4674MBT - - - - 50 50 - - - - - - 50 50AS90 - - - - - - - - - - 32 32 32 32WR Comd/Sect - - 45 45 - - - 1 - - 8 8 53 54WR Repair - - 3 3 4 4 - - - - - - 7 7WR Rec - - 4 4 - - - - - - - - 4 4SAXONComd/Sect

59 60 - - - - - - - - 8 8 126 128

SAXON Maint 5 5 - - - - - - - - - - 10 10MILAN 24 24 20* 20* - - - - - - - - 68 68TRIGAT - - 11* 11* - - - - - - - - 11 1181mm Mor 8 9 8 9 - - - - - - - - 24 27SCIMITAR 8 8 8 8 8 8 - - - - - - 32 32SAMSON 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 - - 5 5STRIKER - - - - - - - - - - - - - -SAMARITAN - - - - - - - - - - - - - -SPARTAN - - 7 9 9 13 - - 21 25 - - 37 47SULTAN - - 2 3 5 7 - 1 1 1 - - 8 12CR ARRV - - - - 5 5 - - 1 1 4 4 10 10CYMBELINE - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 2 2VLSMS - - - - - - - - 4 4 - - 4 4432 22 26 16 16 - - 2 4 35 39 45 45 142 156432 Amb - - 5 8 5 9 - 2 - - - - 10 19434 - - 2 2 8 8 1 1 4 4 4 4 19 19435 - - - - - - - 2 - - - - - 2436 - - - - - - 11 15 - - - - 11 15439 - - - - - - 4 4 - - - - 4 4CH AVLB - - - - - - - - 4 6 - - 4 6CH AVRE - - - - - - - - 4 6 - - 4 6ABLE - - - - - - - - 2 2 - - 2 2CET - - - - - - - - 7 10 - - 7 10Br Sp Veh - - - - - - - - 2 4 - - 2 4MC - - - - 1 1 2 2 8 9 6 6 17 18TUL GS 3 3 - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 8 8TUL FFR 7 13 4 3 - - - - 5 5 4 4 27 38TUM GS 20 20 7 7 5 5 12 14 8 9 27 27 99 102TUM FFR 8 8 7 7 23 26 10 10 17 17 13 13 86 89TUM Amb 4 4 - - - - - - 1 1 1 1 10 10TUH 9 9 - - - - - - - - 2 2 20 20TUH Amb 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - 2 2TUH FFR - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 2 24T GS 13 13 3 3 11 22 11 12 16 17 32 32 99 1114T FP - - 1 1 1 1 3 3 - - 5 5 10 104T GS W/W 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 - - - - 8 84T CALM - - - - - - 1 1 - - 4 4 5 54T UBRE 2 2 - - - - - - 7 7 - - 11 118T GS - - - - - - - - - - 8 8 8 88T FP - - 23 23 19 22 1 1 - - - - 43 468T UBRE - - - - - - - - - - 5 5 5 5DROPS - - - - - - - - - - 48 48 48 4814T - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 2 214T FP - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 2 214T Crane - - - - - - - - 6 7 1 7 7 14Rec Whd 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 7Van 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - 4 4Car 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 - - 2 1 12 11Minibus 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - 1 4 4

Notes:1. This table should be read in conjunction with Mech Bde Mov Planning Staff Tables.2. *TRIGAT replaces MILAN in Armd Inf Bn.3. Vehicle Totals do not include MILAN and 81mm Mor but do not include TRIGAT.4. AD Bty, Armd Fd Amb, Fd Wksp, Bde Sp Sqn and other Div tps are reflected in Bde Staff Tables.5. Total PE/WE estb figures for individual eqpts include both Mech Inf Bns.6. Total vehs figures by type of unit do not include MILAN/TRIGAT or 81mm Mor.

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SERIAL 36 – MECH BDE STAFF PLANNING DATA

Unit Vehs Tracked Wheeled Packets MLC(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

Mech Bde HQMain 38 38 - 4 16Fwd 17 17 - 2 16Tac 3 3 - 1 16Lt HQ 6 - 6 1 16Loose/RRB/Recce 9 6 3 1 10Total 73 64 9 9 74HCR1 x Sqn 34 27 7 4 10Total 34 27 7 4 10Armd Regt (Type 58)BG HQ 21 15 6 2 70Recce Tp 10 10 - 1 10Engr Recce 2 2 - 1 10FOO Pty x 3 (2) 6 5 1 1 25Armd Sqn x 4 (20) 80 72 8 8 70A1 Ech 27 1 26 2 20Total 146 105 41 15 205Armd Inf BnBG HQ 24 22 2 3 30Recce Pl 9 9 - 1 10FOO Pty x 3 (2) 6 5 1 1 30Coy x 3 (18) 54 51 3 6 30Sp Coy 24 24 - 3 30A1 Ech 21 6 15 2 30Total 138 117 21 18 160Mech Inf Bn x 2BG HQ 24 - 24 3 12Recce Pl 9 9 - 1 12FOOT Pty x 3 (2) 6 - 6 1 12Coy x 3 (15) 45 - 45 5 12Sp Coy 43 - 43 5 12A1 Ech 20 - 20 2 10Total x 2 294 9 276 34 70Fd Regt AS 90Warrior Bty x 2 (25) 89 35 54 9 70Saxon Bty x 2 (25) 89 35 54 9 70Tac Gps (31) incl inBde/BG figs

- (31) - (15) - (16) - (3) 30

F Ech Balance 12 7 5 1 15A2 Ech 32 - 32 3 30B Ech (loc DSG) - (19) - - (19) 2 30Total 222 (272) 77 (92) 145 (180) 24 (27) 245AD Bty (HVM)Bty HQ 6 - 6 1 10Tp x 3 (13) 39 39 - 4 10Bty Ech 5 - 5 1 10Total 50 39 11 6 30Eng RegtRHQ 2 1 1 1 15Armd Sqn: - SHQ 6 4 2 1 15 - Armd Tp x 2 (9) 18 18 - 2 70 - Fd Tp x 1 (7) 7 7 - 1 15

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- Cbt Sp Tp x 1 20 7 13 2 30 - Ech 18 5 13 2 70Mech Fd Sqn: - SHQ 17 8 9 2 15 - Fd Tp x 3 96) 18 18 - 2 15 - Cbt Sp Tp x 1 (16) 16 5 11 2 15 - Ech 17 4 13 2 32Total 139 77 62 17 292BSGHQ 3 - 3 1 10A2 Ech: - Sig Sqn 26 - 26 3 30 - Armd Regt 25 - 25 3 20 - Armd Inf 19 - 19 2 20 - Mech Inf x 2 (18) 36 - 36 4 20Engr Sp Sqn 82 20 62 8 40Bde Sp Sqn 132 - 132 13 32DS 63 23 40 6 15Fwd Pl C Wksp 23 13 10 2 70CS Wksp (-) 65 2 63 7 30RV 1 - 1 1 10BPU 20 - 20 2 10Total 495 58 437 52 267

Notes:

1. Packet calculations are based on 10 vehs per packet. If using the SC5 Movement Calculator this data willchange as packets will be calculated on 10 vehs per packet plus one ghost packet to allow for a 20% error inplanning and timings.

2. Prior to producing any mov plan Bde Staff need to cfm task org and be aware of loc of Arty Tac Gps/EngrAssets within Bde.

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Org

1. There is no standard org or eqpt for other Bde HQs and their HQ and Sig Sqn. Theyare equipped for their specific role.

2. Details of specific org and eqpt for the Air Asslt/AB Bde and the Airmob Bde are inthe next sub group of Serials.

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X

+ TSW

SERIAL 40 – 16 AIR ASSLT BDE (PROPOSED STRUCTURE)

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SERIAL 44 – NOTES ON AN AIRMOB BDE HQ

Role

1. Estb as permanent and separate elm of airmob div, Multinational Division(Central)(MND(C)) made up of forces from UK, NL, GE and BE. In war Div Comd hasflexibility in use of these subordinate fmns and in no of BGs he places under their comd.

Sig Sqn

2. Bde is sp by an indep HQ and Sig Sqn. Sqn is colloc with Bde HQ in peace andprovides comd sp to Bde including comms, op CIS, life sp and advice on C2W.

Org

3. Atts to Bde are:

a. Arms Cells. From Arty Regt, AD Bty, and Engr Sqns (providing close andgen sp to the Bde).

b. Air/Avn Cell. Bde Air Staff Offr (BASO), BALO (SH), BALO (OS) are RAFoffrs. Joined on depl by one LO from each of the AAC regts. 2 x TACPs are also onBde HQ staff.

4. Bde HQ splits into 4 main elms: main, SU, TAC and an Airborne CP.

5. Main HQ. 18 vehs, up to 75 men. Staff op in dismounted HQ in bldg/tent. Serial1-46 shows typical layout of Ops Complex. Note the following points:

a. G3 Ops. Con stn of Bde Comd Net; out stn on Div Comd Net (both secure).Manned by watchkeepers supervised by SO3 G3 Ops.

b. Arty. Arty adviser normally CO of Arty Regt in sp of Bde. FFR from Regtprovides comms on regt net; Div Arty/AD net remoted onto desk.

c. Engr. Engr adviser normally Sqn Comd or 2IC of the Engr Sqn sp Bde. FFRLR radio provides comms on Sqn net; Div Engr ret remoted onto desk.

d. AD. AD adviser normally BC of AD Bty sp Bde. FFR LR from AD Btyprovides comms on AD Bty net; Div Arty/AD net remoted onto desk.

e. G3 (Air). BASO, SO3 G3 Trg as well as 2 BALOs and AAC LO on avntasking net. Div Avn net and Div insecure Tac Air Requesting net remoted ontodesk. PRC 113 aval for contact with overflying ac.

f. G2 Int/NBC. Int handling by Bde Int Sect, supervised by SO3 G2. NBC-trained NCB on estb.

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g. G1/G4 Ops. Con stn of Bde Log Net; out stn of Div Log Net. Could bemanned by SO3 G1, SO3 G4, SO2 ES, Bde Med LO and watchkeepers whilst atBde Main HQ. provides log advice to Comd, in coord with Bde CSS Bn.

h. G6 CIS. Adviser to Comd on all aspects of CIS and C2W. Focal point forComd sp for Bde HQ. Resp for provision of fol CIS (shown diagrammatically atSerial 95):

(1) Div Comms. When depl as part of MND(C) both Div CNR andZODIAC are trunk system provided by 11 (NL) Sig Bn. When depl as part ofa UK Div fmn; Div CNR and the Ptarmigan area trunk system will be providedby the sp div sig regt.

(2) Bde Comms. Fmn level UHF, VHF and HF CNR nets down to BGlevel. Ptarmigan static access at Main and SU, SCRA (T) at TAC and downto BG HQ level.

6. SU HQ. Mirror image HQ to Main, less AD and Engr vehs. Skeleton HQ elm toensure continuity on activation of HQ prior to a change of control.

7. Tac HQ. 2 x Airmob FFR LR which provide a planning cell for Comd’s R Gp. It isthe Comd’s fwd Tac HQ and can be an alt HQ for a limited period or as a liaison HQ in theCommital area (CA).

8. Airborne CP. An Airborne CP with a dual VHF secure fit is aval to the Comd for C2of specific ops. Each AC Regt is equipped with Lynx to fill this role.

9. Log HQs. There are 2 main log HQs: HQ BSG (Fwd) and HQ BSG (Rear).

a. HQ BSG (Rear). Run by CSS Bn used to comd Bde SA once Bde flown fwd.At Div level, has ZODIAC node and Div insecure Log net, at Bde level HF Log CNRand access to the Ptarmigan trunk system through a SAN (W) is provided.

b. HQ BSG. 3 FFR LR from CSS Bn and Sig Sqn, manned by SO3 G1 providesfocus of all log planning/sp in CA. Access to trunk system via SCRA (T) and Bde HFLog net.

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42 Milan 42 Milan3 x Rifle Coy - 3 x Pl 1 x Atk (10 Milan)1 x Recce Coy (12 Milan)1 x HQ Coy

12 Lynx TOW11 Lynx LBH12 Gazelle

12 Lynx TOW (2x Sqn)11 Lynx LBH (1 x Sqn)12 Gazelle

NOTES:

1. Approx Regt PE: 4033 all ranks 15 all terrain vehs 1572 wh vehs2. HQ has RAF elements3. AD 36 Javelin converting to HUM 2000 (LML)4. SH Dets (TACON)5. Hy Airmob DS Lt Airmob DS Collection Tp 5 x Med Sects to BG RAPs6. + Surgical teams on deployment7. RE (V)

SERIAL 45 – AIRMOB BDE ORG

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4824570BALO

(OS)/Avn

4824210J2/EW

4824610NBC/AD

4824340Arty Ops

4824311G3 Ops

4824560Comms Ops

4824315Med LO/Pro LO

4824100G1

4824400G4

4824550Engr Ops

4824620BASO/BALO SH

4824011

4824510Clks (12 x 12 or TC

4824330J2/G3Plans

4824021G1/G4Plans

4824561CommsPlans

12 x 1218 x 24

Comd

COS

RISTA/STRIKE

OPS

PLANS

1*,7

5*,14*

2*,10*,11*,12* 1*,8,9 1*,8,15,16

4*,153*,126*,7*,17

1*,8

SERIAL 46 – LAYOUT OF AIRMOB BDE MAIN HQ OPS

Notes1. Shown here with Ptarmigan. ZODIAC may replace or supplement on MND(C ops).2. Plans are only provided when Main enhancements ar rive by road (Plans Bird Table and stools provided by diamond 3). Prior to this, the 1x 12 is a bare briefing/admin tent: 28v lights, subsets and a double gas burner heating dixies of hot water provided by th airmob Tp, but nofurniture. Unit Main enhancements arriv , staff provide their own bashas. STEP UP, therefore, is identical to this diagram, without Plansfurniture.3. * Indicates nets not usually provided by 210 Sig Sqn.4. When flown fwd, this arrangement is provided (less Plans furniture) by 6 TUM FFRs. These provide Ptarmigan an Bde Cbt Radio. ThRadio Relay Airmob (RRAM) can be replaced by a VSC 50 det for extended range, or the Airmob Ptarmigan Access Node (AMPAN) completecan be replaced or supplemented by a AirVAS det (one Mercedes wolf wit tlr) to provide 4 ZODIAC terminals. Div Cbt Radio would bprovided in addt to this.5. Loc of ATacCS terminals, printers and other IT not shown. These cannot be flown by 21 Sig Sqn, although one ATacCS LiaisonComputer is carried in the SASAM to provide e-mail over Ptarmigan facility. When flown fwd, there is power enough only for 3 laptocomputers/ATacCS, and one ink/bubble jet printer. Addt power can be provided when Diamond 3 arrives.6. Bird table are 3 airmob tables wide, depending on mapping and extent of AOR.7. This HQ, less AD assets, can be moved in a 3 x CH47, single wave move.

Combat Radio Allocation1. Div Comd*2. Div Arty*3. Div Engr*4 Div Log*5. Div AD*6. Div Air*7. Div GTA UHF*8. Bde Comd VHFZ9. Bde Comd HF10. Bde Art Comd*11 Bde Arty Tech*12. Bde Arty HF*13. Bde Engr*14. Bde AD*15. Bde Log16. Bde Comms Comd VHFZ17. Bde GTA UHF

e.g. is Div an Bde Comd1*,7

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Tac Comd(Comd's Rover)

Tac Plans

2 x MC

9 x 9

SERIAL 47 – AIRMOB BDE TAC HQ

Notes:

1. Tac comprises: Comd, CO Arty + operator, OC Engr, SO3 G2, Comd’s dvr/op,Tac SNCO, Tac Plans op.

2. Comms: SCRA(T), Ptarmigan Fax, 1 x 344, 1 x 113, 3 x 353Z, 2 x 353, 2 x 321,1 x 320.

3. Trunk could be provided over extended range by the addition of AirVSAT orVSC 501.

4. Can fly in 1 CH 47 (with lim Div radio access. Short duration ops only in thisconfiguration. Light scales).

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XX

X

X

X

X

I I

I I

MNC(C)

24 R

24 FWD

24 M

24 TAC

X

24 SU

XX

X

X

X

X

I I

I I

UK

24 R

24 FWD

24 M

24 TAC

X

24 TAC

I I

I I

I I

I I

XX

Div:

Bde:

ATacCS/EIARRCIS LANat Bde Main for C3 sp to staff

TrunkCNR

CNR

SERIAL 48 – AIRMOB BDE COMMS LAYOUT

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SERIAL 50 – BG HQ GENERAL POINTS

BG HQ

1. When deployed for ops, BG HQ comprises 3 principal elms: Tac, Main and Step Up.

a. Tac HQ. Designed to allow BG Comd and his chief sp arms advisers to movefreely throughout BG area with reasonable sy and good comms. When deployed inthis small fwd HQ, BG Comd can maint tight pers con of the battle.

b. Main HQ. Ensure that BG Comd’s Os are carried out. Under 2IC cons BGnet and mans rear link. BG Log O also operates from Main HQ and controls theechs.

c. Step-Up. Designed to monitor BG Comd and Admin Nets to enable it toassume comd in emergencies for limited periods (eg the mov of MAIN) or for specificops (eg fwd passage of lines or obs X).

2. Some pers normally loc at BG HQ when not in contact may be deployed to othertasks (eg Bde LOs) as nec.

Echs

3. There are normally three echs A1, A2 and B which provide CSS sp for the BG.These echs are essential to sustain ops.

Atts

4. Atts to BG HQ will depend on nature of ops being undertaken. For most ops, atts toBG HQ would incl a BC’s party and a BG Engr Ops Offr (BGEOO). An engr SHQ may alsobe att for ops demanding addl engr effort.

Altn Comd

5. Altn comd should be nominated; normally this will be BG 2IC with a sub-unit comdnominated as his res. For specific ops sub-unit comds may be nominated in lieu of BG 2IC.

Example Layouts

6. Variations in manning and eqpt mean differences in org between armd and armd infBG HQs and an example layout of each is given at Pages ??? and ???. It is stressed thateach example reps only one option from many poss layouts since only the BG Comd candecide where key pers are best loc within his HQ.

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SERIAL 51 - ARMD BG HQ DEPLOYED FOR OPS

RESPONSIBILITIES OF KEY PERS

1. CO. BG Comd.

2. 2IC. Responsible for BG coord and con (sometimes described as BG COS). Oversees all staff workconnected with implementation of BG Comd’s plan, notably coord of dir and indir fire plans, STA and obs planand ptl prog. Altn comd and aval to comd spec tasks.

3. BC. Advises BG Comd on, coords and controls all fire sp assets allocated to, or under comd of theBG. Assists in prep of BG STAP. Accompanies CO to all bde O gps.

4. BGEOO. Provides advice to BG Comd and coords employment of all BG engr assets.

5. OC Engr Sqn. When att to BG provides engr advice to BG Comd and comds all BG engr assets.

6. Adjt/Ops Offr. BG HQ principal staff offrs normally found at BG HQ Main. Offrs prep staff work thatenables BG Comd’s orders to be carried out, assum coord role if 2IC otherwise employed. Ops Offr,whenever poss, accompanies CO to bde O gps. When BG HQ steps up one of these offrs will be loc withStep Up.

7. RSO. Responsible for all comms within BG and rear link. May comd deployment of Step Up. Maycomd Main HQ recce party. Also acts as watchkeeper.

8. RMO. Provides BG HQ with advice on med matters. Comds RAP.

9. RSM. Tasked by Comd/2IC as required.

10. IO/Int WO. Advises BG HQ on Int and NBC. Liaises with bde int cell. Orgs PW handling. Comds IntCell.

11. RSWO. Oversees comms and admin org at BG HQ Main.

12. FPC SNCO. Supervises the functioning of the BG FPC at BG Main. Manages the BATES processorto sp the BC’s fire planning requirements.

13. BC’s Ack. Supervises the functioning of the BC’s tac party. Assists the BC with fireplanning when heis deployed with BG Tac HQ.

TAC HQ STEP UP/ALTN HQ

CO BC STEP UP RSO

MBT WARRIOR SULTAN LR

OC ENGR

SPARTAN

MAIN HQ BG SP ELMSOPS INT RSM RAP

ENGR LAD DET REBRO

SULTAN SULTAN(SCRA)

LR 432

436 SPARTAN SAMSON LR

A C E/F G

D

J I H(B)E/FK

L M

2IC

MBT

BCO2ICBCOC ENGR SQNADJTOPS OFFRRSORMORSMIORSWOBC'S ACKBGEOO

KEY

A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.

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SERIAL 52 - ARMD INF BG HQ DEPLOYED FOR OPS

RESPONSIBILITIES OF KEY PERS

1. CO )2. 2IC )3. BC )4. BGEOO )5. OC Engr Sqn )6. Adjt/Ops Offr ) See Armd BG HQ (p 1-51-1)7. RSO )8. RMO )9. RSM )10. IO )11. RSWO )12. BC’s Ack )

13. OC Fire Sp Coy. In absence of BG 2IC may be used to coord work in BG HQ or to comd spec tasks.

14. OC Mor P . Comds BG Mors. Coord mor sp into fire plan.

15. OC Atk Pl. Coord atk plan in line with BG Comd’s concept of ops.

TAC HQ STEP UP/ALTN HQ

CO BC STEP UP ATK

WARRIOR WARRIOR 436 432

OC ENGR

SPARTAN

MAIN HQ BG SP ELMSOPS INT FIRE SP COY RAP

ENGR LO REBRO

436 432 (SCRA) WARRIOR 432436

SPARTAN LR LR

A C E/F P

D

J M H(B)E/FK

L

R

MOR

SULTAN

NCO2ICBCOC ENGR SQNADJTOPS OFFRRSORMORSMIORSWOBC'S ACKOC FIRE SP COYOC MOR PLMOR PL WOOC ATK PL2IC ATK PLBGEOO

KEY

A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.P.Q.R.

RSO

LR

G

SULTAN

O

ATK

432

Q

PRO

432

ARTY FPC MOR

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REGIMENT (45 (1) + 482)

RHQ

1 x Staff Car(5 + 1 RAC)

Recce Sqns x 4(8 + 88) (1)

HQ Sqn(10 + 127)

Comd Tp6 x Sultan1 x Spartan2 x TUM FFR(0 + 13 RAC)

SHQ Tp1 x Sultan1 x Samaritan1 x TUM FFR1 x 4 Ton(1 + 7 RAC)

Families1 x Saloon Car1 x MotorCoach(1 + 1 RAC)

Int/NBC(1 + 1 RAC)

Gym(0 + 1 APTC)

LAD1 x Sultan1 x Spartan1 x Samson1 x Rec Veh2 x TUM GS2 x 4 Ton1 x 8 Ton(1 + 23) REME(0 + 1 RLC)(0 + 1 AGC)

QM1 x Van(1 + 5 RAC)

Trg Wing(0 + 3 RAC)

SQMS(0 + 3 RAC)

RAO(0 + 1 RAC)(2 + 17 AGC)

Catering/Messes(0 + 8 RAC)(0 + 15 RLC)

Med(0 + 1 RAC)(1 + 0 RAMC)

MT4 x TUM FFR5 x 4 Ton2 x 8 Ton1 x JCB FL(1 + 11 RAC)

Provost(0 + 5RAC)

SHQ(2 + 1 RAC)

SHQ Tp2 x Sultan1 x Spartan2 x TUM FFR(1 + 10 RAC)

Recce Tps x 34 x Scimitar(1 + 11 RAC)

GW Tp4 x Striker(1 + 11 RAC)

Sp Tp4 x Spartan(1 + 15 RAC)

Admin Tp1 x Samaritan1 x TUM FFR1 x 4 Ton2 x 8 Ton(0 + 9 RAC)

Fitters Tp2 x Spartan1 x Samson1 x 8 Ton(0 + 9 REME)

Eqpt Regt LAD Total

Samaritan 5 - 5Sultan 15 1 16Striker 16 16Spartan 21 9 30Scimitar 48 48Samson 5 5Car Saloon 1 1Car Uty 1 1Motor Coach 1 1Rec Veh 1 1TUM FFR 20 20TUM GS 2 2Truck 4 Ton 14 4 18Truck 8 Ton 10 5 15Van 1 Ton 1 1JCB FL 2 2

Corps Totals

RAC 41 + 388(1)RAMC 1 + 0AGC 2 + 18

REME 1 + 59RLC 0 + 16APTC 0 + 1

TOTAL 45 + 482

Note:

1. 2 Tp Ldrs are SSgts.

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MANPOWER SUMMARY

EQPT SUMMARY

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Corps Totals

RAC 54 + 426RAMC 1 + 5AGC 2 + 19REME 2 + 83RLC 0 + 16APTC 0 + 1

TOTAL 59 + 550

Eqpt Regt LAD Total

Samaritan 5 - 5Sultan 15 1 16Striker 16 16Spartan 22 9 31Scimitar 48 48Samson 5 5Rec Veh 2 2Car Uty 1 1TUM GS 2 2TUM FFR 21 21Truck 4 Ton 15 4 19Truck 8 Ton 14 5 19JCB FL 2 2

REGIMENT (59 + 550) (1)

RHQ(8 + 30)

Close Protection(0 + 5 RAC)

Command1 x TUM FFR4 x Sultan(6 + 13 RAC)(0 + 3 AGC)(0 + 1 APTC)

Rebro2 x Sultan(0 + 5 RAC)

LO1 x TUM FFR2 x Spartan(2 + 3 RAC)

SHQ2 x Sultan1 x Spartan2 x TUM FFR(6 + 11 RAC)

A2 Ech(4 + 64)

Echs(9 + 102)

Recce Sqns x 4(11 + 104) (1)

EQPTSUMMARY

Med1 x Samaritan(0 + 2 RAC)(0 + 1 RAMC)

Recce Tps x 34 x Scimitar(1 + 11 RAC)(1)

GW Tp4 x Striker(1 + 11 RAC)

Sp Tp4 x Spartan(1 + 23 RAC)

Ech Tp1 x TUM FFR1 x 4 Ton3 x 8 Ton(0 + 8 RAC)(0 + 2 RLC)

Fitters2 x Spartan1 x Samson1 x 8 Ton(0 + 13 REME)

SQMS1 x TUM FFR1 x 4 Ton(0 + 4 RAC)

Cooks1 x 4 Ton(0 + 1 RAC)(0 + 4 RLC)

QM1 x 4 Ton(0 + 3 RAC)

LAD1 x Sultan1 x Spartan1 x Samson2 x Rec Veh2 x TUM GS4 x 4 Ton1 x 8 Ton(2 + 31 REME)(0 + 2 AGC)(0 + 1 RLC)

Ech HQ2 x TUM FFR1 x 4 Ton(0 + 3 RAC)

QM Tech1 x TUM FFR4 x 4 Ton1 x JCB(1 + 10 RAC)

A1 Ech(2 + 18)

B Ech(3 + 20)

Ech HQ1 x Sultan1 x TUMFFR(1 + 6 RAC)(0 + 1 RLC)

Med1 x TUM FFR1 x Samaritan(0 + 3 RAC)(1 + 1 RAMC)

Replen1 x 4 Ton2 x 8 Ton1 x JCB(0 + 7 RAC)

Ech HQ1 x TUM FFR(1 + 1 RAC)(0 + 1 AGC)

RAO1 x 4 Ton(0 + 1 RAC)(2 + 13 AGC)

Stores1 x 4 Ton(0 + 2 RAC)(0 + 2 RLC)

Note:

1. 2 Tp Ldrs are SSgts.

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SERIAL 57 - ARMD REGT (TYPE 58) WE (1)RHQ

(8 + 36)MBT x 2

Sultan x 5Spartan x 1FFR LR x 3

HQ Sqn (2)

SHQ(1 + 10)

FFR LR x 3

Admin(0 + 4)4T x 1

FFR LR x 1

A1 ech(3 + 25)

Sultan x 1Samaritan x 1

8T x 24T x 1

FFR LR x 3

A2 Ech(2 + 37)

Sultan x 18T x 34T x 8

FFR LR x 3

Recce Tp(1 + 23)

8 x Scimitar

Recce Tp Fitter Sect(0 + 8)

Spartan x 1Samson x 1

Armd Sqn (x 4)

SHQ(5 + 19)MBT x 2

Spartan x 2FR LR x 1

Samaritan x 1Amb 432 x 1

LAD

HQ(2 + 41)ARV x 1

Warrior x 1Spartan x 1

M/C x 1Rec Veh (6x6) x 1

FFR LR x 24T x 7

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Fitter Sect(0 + 19)432 x 1434 x 1ARV x 1

Warrior x 1

Admin Tp(0 + 20)

FFR LR x 24T x 28T x 2

UBRE x 2

Sabre Tp x 4(1 + 11)MBT x 3

Unit Offrs Sldrs MBT ARV WARR SCIM SULTAN SPARTAN SAMARITAN SAMSON 432 434 REC 6x6 8T 4T LR

RHQ/HQ Sqn 15 135 2 8 7 1 1 1 5 10 13Armd Sqns (x4) 28 280 56 4 4 8 4 8 4 8 8 12LAD 2 41 1 1 1 4 1 7 2

TOTAL 45 456 58 5 5 8 7 10 5 1 8 8 1 13 25 27

Notes:1. This estb is an example only; new type 58 Estb yet to be ratified. 2. B Echelon and Rear party not included.

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SERIAL 60 – TERMINOLOGY USED IN ARTY ORGS

1. Guns - Tubed, indirect fire, surface to surface arty pieces. There are 2types currently in svc, the 155mm AS90 and the 105mm Lt Gun.

2. Fd Arty - Fd arty comprises all guns, RLs and STA eqpts. It deploys as:

a. CS Arty. Comprises gun regts that normally deploy to spfmns and units involved in the close battle. Arty tac gps con fireand provide liaison with sp arms. CS arty can reinforce artyfighting the deep or rear battles.

b. Gen Sp Arty. Comprises MLRS regts that normallydeploy to attack tgts in depth. Con is ex at fmn level. Gen sparty can reinforce arty fighting the close and rear battles.

c. STA Arty. Comprises UAVs ( Px), wpn loc radars(Cymbeline and COBRA), srg eqpt and STA ptls that normallydeploy to loc and track en arty, RLs, mors, units and fmns.

3. AD Arty - AD arty comprises all AD wpn systems (Rapier, HVM andJavelin). It normally deploys to achieve:

a. Ltd Area AD . To give cover over a specific area withinwhich mil activity is taking place. AD of areas is primarily thetask of Rapier regts.

b. Close AD. To give intimate sp to fmns or units or toprovide route or pt AD. Close AD is primarily the task of HVMand Javelin regts.

4. CS Arty Org - CS arty regts are org as fol:

a. Tac Gp. Comprises:

(1) FSCC. Manned by the CS regt CO and his staff.Normally loc at a bde HQ.

(2) FPCs. Manned by the CS regt BCs and theirstaffs. Normally loc at a BG HQ.

(3) FOOs. Three per CS bty. Normally loc with coysand sqns.

b. Gun Gp. Comd by regt 2IC. Comprises:

(1) FDC.

(2) Guns.

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(a) AS90 Regts. 4 btys each of 8 x AS90, BCP, btyech and REME fitter sect.

(b) Lt Gun Regts. 3 btys each of 6 x Lt Gun, BCP,bty ech and REME fitter sect.

(3) A1 Ech. Comd by QM(T). Comprises ACP and RAP.

(4) A2 Ech. Comd by QM(M) and incl wksp and stores sect.

(5) B Ech.

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SERIAL 61 – GE BASED FD ARTY (PE AND WE)PE

Ser Unit No ofUnits

Org Offrs Sldrs AS90 LtGun

MLRS WR SaxonTkd

Vehs(1)

DROPS DROPSTlr

Cymbeline(Towed)

BVeh

Tlr Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (jj) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r)1. HQ Div

Arty (2)1

2. CS RegtAS90

3 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd Det

FD Bty x 4

Wksp andStores Sect (3)

10

2

8

2

86

19

97

95

6 4

6

7

12

6

30

15

27

20

6

23

TOTAL 46 588 24 16 46 24 117 67

WE

Ser Unit No ofUnits Org Offrs Sldrs AS90 Lt

Gun MLRS WR SaxonTkd

Vehs(1)

DROPS DROPSTlr

Cymbeline(Towed)

BVeh Tlr Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (jj) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r)1. HQ Div

Arty (2)1

2. CS RegtAS90

3 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd Det

FD Bty x 4

Wksp andStores Sect (3)

12

2

8

2

110

19

178

124

8 4

6

9

12

12

30

17

27

20

6

23

TOTAL 48 965 32 16 54 48 125 67

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SERIAL 62 – GE BASED AD ARTY (PE AND WE)PE

Ser Unit No ofunits

Org Offrs Sldrs HVM (SPLaunch Vehs

(Stormer)

OtherTkd Vehs

Saxon B Vehs Tlrs Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l)1, AD Regt HVM

(SP)1 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd Det

HVM (SP Bty x 3

Wksp and StoresSect (3)

10

2

5

2

57

18

139

88

36 7 (2)

12

2

3

28

14

30

21

13

18

TOTAL 29 580 108 33 11 100 78

WESer Unit No of

unitsOrg Offrs Sldrs HVM (SP

Launch Vehs(Stormer)

OtherTkd Vehs

Saxon B Vehs Tlrs Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l)1, AD Regt HVM

(SP)1 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd Det

HVM (SP Bty x 3

Wksp and StoresSect (3)

11

2

6

2

65

18

198

108

36 7 (2)

12

2

3

28

14

30

21

13

18

TOTAL 33 785 108 33 11 100 78Notes:

1. These tables are correct as at 01 Apr 99. Fol SDR there will be significant changes to th estb of the GE based HVM (SP) Regt. The new estb issubject to further staffing in mid 99.2. 1 x AFV 432 (amb) and 6 x non-launch Stormers per bty.3. Incl bty fitter sects.

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SERIAL 63 – UK BASED FD ARTY (PE)

Ser Unit No ofUnits Org Offrs Sldrs AS90 Lt

Gun MLRS WR Saxon TkdVehs DROPS DRIOPS

Tlr Cymbeline BVeh Tlr Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (jj) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r)1. CS Regt

AS902 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd DetFd Bty x 2Fd BtyWksp (1)Stores Sect

142882

10918

1151157070

66

4

4

4

6

769

66

32

1516258

21

66217

TOTAL 42 552 18 8 8 35 18 117 111 672. CS Regt

Para (3)1 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd DetFd BtyFd Bty x 2Fd Bty (V) (2)Wksp (1)

1128891

6022

10210211648

666

6

6

28

34423316

25

1220

13110

TOTAL 47 552 24 12 195 1003. CS Regt

Cdo1 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd DetMor Loc TpFd Bty (Wh)Bty (Tracked) x 2Fwd Obsn BtyFd Bty (V) (2)Wksp (1)Stores Sect

112

888141

722327

11211238

143247

66

6

8

4

174

2

6

3

30

948481253195

26

524241234165

TOTAL 60 670 24 52 6 3 272 170

1. AFVs are BV206 variants.2. Fd Bty (V) incl1 x fwd obsn tp(V) (5 + 25) with5 x B vehs and 5x tlrs.3. Cymbelineare Mk 1 (towed)

4. CS RegtAirmob (4)

1 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetFd Bty x 3Fd Bty (V) (2)Wksp (1)

112881

732197

12342

66

32

37

383616

23

181411

TOTAL 46 550 24 11 203 102

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5. MLRS/PxRegt

2 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetMLRS Bty x 2Px BtyWksp (1)Stores SectHQ 1 Arty BdeTp

1026721

8118

11611781198

9

4

3

2

158

158

27

21463512

17

1327316

TOTAL 34 556 18 12 38 38 162 1076. MLRS

Regt TA1 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd DetMLRS Bty x 2Wksp (1)Stores Sect

13283

12016

1126513

6

4

32

10 10

27

212610

17

13214

TOTAL 34 438 12 12 20 20 105 687. STA Regt 1 Force Arty

AMF(L)hq TpAGC Fd DetWpn Loc BtyWpn Loc BtySTA Ptl BtyWksp (1)Stores Sect

8

525541

60

6619

11596935913

8*

1512

5*

32

64

29

23

2523192714

25

8

151518256

TOTAL 30 521 40 5 10 160 122

1. Force ArtyAMF(L) consistof comd elmsand met & svy tp.2. HQ Tp incl divsvy tp.3. AFVs marked* are BV 206variants

8. STA Regt(V)

1 RHQ/HQ SqnAGC Fd DetSig SqnSabre Sqn x 3

23247

72174970

30

1112

18

48

TOTAL 50 348 77 46

1. HQ Sqn incl 8x LO teams.2. STA regt (V)has no wksp orstores sect.There is a smallREME det in HQSqn.

Notes:

1. Wksp figs incl bty fitter sects.2. Fd btys (V) disband and re-role to become war estb rft trg units wef 1 Jul 99.3. Becomes CS regt air asslt wef 1 Sep 99.4. Under OPCOM 3 (UK) Div wef 1 Sep 99 and converts to AS90 to sp 12 Mech Bde

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SERIAL 64 – UK BASED FD ARTY (WE)

Ser Unit No ofUnits Org Offrs Sldrs AS90 Lt

Gun MLRS WR Saxon TkdVehs DROPS DRIOPS

Tlr Cymbeline BVeh Tlr Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (jj) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r)1. CS Regt

AS902 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd DetFd Bty x 2Fd Bty x 2Wksp (1)Stores Sect

122882

11118

17817811210

88

44

6

9812

1212

30

1516278

21

66237

TOTAL 48 963 32 8 8 52 48 1272. CS Regt

Para (3)1 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd DetFd BtyFd Bty x 2Fd Bty (V) (2)Wksp (1)

1228891

6722

126132

13357

666

6

6

28

35453416

25

12201310

TOTAL 48 669 24 12 203 1003. CS Regt

Cdo1 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd DetMor Loc TpFd Bty (Wh)Bty (Tracked) x 2Fwd Obsn BtyFd Bty (V) (2)Wksp (1)Stores Sect

122

8820161

872334

12912938

157557

66

6

8

4

174

2

63

30

948481253195

26

524241234165

TOTAL 75 788 24 52 6 3 272 170

1. AFVs are BV206 variants.2. Fd Bty (V) incl1 x fwd obsn tp(V) (5 + 25) with5 x B vehs and 5x tlrs.3. Cymbelineare Mk 1 (towed)

4. CS RegtAirmob (4)

1 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetFd Bty x 3Fd Bty (V) (2)Wksp (1)

152981

8421

13014258

66

66

37

393616

23

181411

TOTAL 53 695 24 24 206 102

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5. MLRS/PxRegt

2 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetMLRS Bty x 2Px BtyWksp (1)Stores Sect

11261021

8318

1181228219

9

4

3

2

158

158

27

21463512

17

1327316

TOTAL 38 560 18 12 38 38 162 1076. MLRS

Regt TA1 RHQ/HQ Bty

AGC Fd DetMLRS Bty x 2Wksp (1)Stores Sect

10283

8816

1237813

6

4

32

10 10

27

212610

17

13214

TOTAL 31 441 12 12 20 20 105 687. STA Regt 1 Force Arty

AMF(L)hq TpAGC Fd DetWpn Loc BtyWpn Loc BtySTA Ptl BtyWksp (1)Stores Sect

11525542

656619

141118937516

8*

1512

5*

32

64

2923

2523192714

2518

151518256

TOTAL

1. Force ArtyAMF(L) consistof comd elmsand met & svy tp.2. HQ Tp incl divsvy tp.3. AFVs marked* are BV 206variants

8. STA Regt(V)

1 RHQ/HQ SqnAGC Fd DetSig SqnSabre Sqn x 3

24247

67174970

30

1112

18

48

TOTAL 51 343 77 46

1. HQ Sqn incl 8x LO teams.2. STA regt (V)has no wksp orstores sect.There is a smallREME det in HQSqn.

Notes:

1. Wksp figs incl bty fitter sects.2. Fd btys (V) disband and re-role to become war estb rft trg units wef 1 Jul 99.3. Becomes CS regt air asslt wef 1 Sep 99.4. Under OPCOM 3 (UK) Div wef 1 Sep 99 and converts to AS90 to sp 12 Mech Bde

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SERIAL 65 – UK BASED AD ARTY (PE)

Ser Unit No ofUnits Org Offrs Sldrs

RapierLchrTlr

TrackerRadar

Tlr

SurvRadar

Tlr

HVMLchr

Stormer

HVMLchrLML

JavelinLchrs

AFV/TrkdVehs

Saxon B Veh OtheTlrs Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (jj) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (r)1. AD Regt

RapierFSB2

1 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetAD Bty x 3Cdo AD Bty (3)Wksp (2)Stores Sect

1025531

6020

11510513928

1010

1010 41

5

2

2

32

48146823

25

23236310

TOTAL 36 697 40 40 46 8 281 190

1. AFV/trkd vehs areBV 206 variants.

2. AD RegtRapierFSC

1 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetAD Bty x 3Wksp (2)Stores Sect

102531

631797

10221

8 8 8

2

2

30

41525

23

12283

TOTAL 31 494 24 24 24 8 210 903. AD Regt

HVM(SP/LML)(4)

1 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetHVM SP Bty x 2HVM LML BtyP Tp (5)Wksp (2)Stores Sect

925512

5518

139139466610

363612

7

6

2

3

28

146016248

20

134312183

TOTAL 29 612 72 48 20 8 164 122

1. AFVs/trkd vehs are1 x Samaritan and 6 xnon-launch Stormereper bty and 6 x REMErec vehs

4. AD Regt(TA)Javelin

3 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetAD Bty x 3Wksp (2)

12192

8019

11324

12 1

34

3816

24

279

TOTAL 42 462 36 3 164 114

Notes:

1. This table is correct as at 01 Apr 99. Fol SDR there will be significant changes to the estb of the UK based HVM (SP/LML) Regt. The new estb forthis regt is subject to further staffing in mid 99.2. Wksp figs incl bty fitter sects.3. OPCOM 3 Cdo Bde RM.4. Currently equipped with Javelin. Conversion to HVM SP/LML to be complete by end of 00.5. P Tp is OPCM 5 AB Bde until 31 Jul 99.

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SERIAL 66 – UK BASED AD ARTY (WE)

Ser Unit No ofUnits Org Offrs Sldrs

RapierLchrTlr

TrackerRadar

Tlr

SurvRadar

Tlr

HVMLchr

Stormer

HVMLchrLML

JavelinLchrs

AFV/TrkdVehs

Saxon B Veh OtheTlrs Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (jj) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (r)1. AD Regt

RapierFSB2

1 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetAD Bty x 3Cdo AD Bty (3)Wksp (2)Stores Sect

1426631

7620

13813817234

1010

1010 41

5

2

2

32

48146823

25

23236310

TOTAL 44 854 40 40 46 8 281 190

1. AFV/trkd vehs areBV 206 variants.

2. AD RegtRapierFSC

1 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetAD Bty x 3Wksp (2)Stores Sect

122631

6917

10912226

8 8 8

2

2

30

41525

23

12283

TOTAL 36 561 24 24 24 8 210 903. AD Regt

HVM(SP/LML)(4)

1 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetHVM SP Bty x 2HVM LML BtyP Tp (5)Wksp (2)Stores Sect

1026612

6318

198198588912

363612

7

6

2

3

28

146016248

20

134312183

TOTAL 33 834 72 48 20 8 164 122

1. AFVs/trkd vehs are1 x Samaritan and 6 xnon-launch Stormerper bty and 6 x REMErec vehs

4. AD Regt(TA)Javelin

3 RHQ/HQ BtyAGC Fd DetAD Bty x 3Wksp (2)

13192

8919

13656

12 1

34

3816

24

279

TOTAL 43 572 36 3 164 114

Notes:

1. This table is correct as at 01 Apr 99. Fol SDR there will be significant changes to the estb of the UK based HVM (SP/LML) Regt. The new estb forthis regt is subject to further staffing in mid 99.2. Wksp figs incl bty fitter sects.3. OPCOM 3 Cdo Bde RM.4. Currently equipped with Javelin. Conversion to HVM SP/LML to be complete by end of 00.5. P Tp is OPCM 5 AB Bde until 31 Jul 99.

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I I

XX XX

I I I I

XX

X

4

2640

AS 90

12

HVM

100

FH 701

3AS 90

Lt Gun HVM

7 47

(-)

31

ARRC

XXX

MND(C)

24I I I I I I

I I I

19 ? 47

Lt Gun HVM

X X

I I I I

I I

AMF(L)

SSS

SSS29

Force ArtyHQ

Lt Gun

19/5 20 22

Lt Gun Javelin

CorpsTps

X X

1 7

I I

32

39

101MLRS/PX

(3)I I

5STA

HAC

(2)

1622

Rapier

(3)

(-)103

104

105

(1) (2)

Javelin

I I I I I I

Notes:

1. War Only.2. TA.3. Likely to be OPCON Divs

(1) (2)

(2)

SERIAL 67 – UK ARTY – PROPOSED OP GROUPING

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SERIAL 68 - 1 ARTY BDE

HQ 1 Arty Bde

5 Regt RACatterick

K Bty - Wpn LocP Bty - Wpn Loc

Q Bty - HQ4/73 Bty - Sp OP

39 Regt RAHarlow Hill

57 Bty - PHOENIX132 Bty - MLRS176 Bty - MLRS

56 Bty - HQ

32 Regt RALarkhill

22 Bty - PHOENIX18 Bty - MLRS74 Bty - MLRS

46 Bty - HQ

8 Regt RLCCatterick

5 HQ Sqn3 Tk Tptr Sqn

13 Arty Sp Sqn216 Arty Sp Sqn (V)

HACLondon

1, 2, 3 SqnSigs SqnGun Gp

101 Regt RA (V)Newcastle

HQ Bty203 Bty - MLRS204 Bty - Trg/Sp205 Bty - MLRS

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SERIAL 69 - 7 AD BDE

HQ 7 AD BdeWilton

16 Regt RA(Rapier FSC)

(London)

11 Bty - HQ14, 30, 32 Btys -

Rapier FSC

22 Regt RA(Rapier FSB2)

(Kirton in Lindsey)

15 Bty - HQ35, 42, 53 Btys20 Cdo Bty -Rapier FSB2

103 Regt RA (V)(Javelin)

(St Helens)

213 Bty - HQ208, 209, 216 Btys -

Javelin

104 Regt RA (V)(Javelin)

(Newport)

HQ Bty210, 211, 214 Btys -

Javelin

105 Regt RA (V)(Javelin)

(Edinburgh)

HQ Bty206, 207, 212 Btys -

Javelin

AuthorityHQ DRA

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SERIAL 70 - 1 (UK) ARMD DIV ARTY

HQ RA(Herford)

3 RHA(AS90)(Hohne)

C, D, J, N Btys-(AS90)

M Bty - HQWksp & Stores Sect

4 Regt RA(AS90)

(Osnabruck)

3/29, 52, 88, 97 Btys -(AS90)

94 Bty - HQWksp & Stores Sect

26 Regt RA(AS90)

(Gutersloh)

16, 17, 127, 159 Btys -(AS90)

55 Bty - HQWksp & Stores Sect

12 Regt RAHVM (SP)

(Sennelager)

9, 12, 58 Btys -(HVM (SP))T Bty - HQ

Wksp and Stores Sect

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SERIAL 71 - 3 (UK) DIV ARTY

HQ RA(Bulford)

1 RHA(AS90)

(Tidworth)

A, B, E, L Btys (3)(AS90)

O Bty - HQWksp & Stores Sect

7 PARA RHA (1)(Lt Gun)

(Aldershot)

F, G, I Btys(Lt Gun)

H Bty - HQ Wksp

40 Regt RA(AS90)

(Topcliffe)

6/36, 38, 129, 137 Btys (4)(AS90)

49 Bty - HQWksp & Stores Sect

47 Regt RA (5)(Javelin) (2)

(Thorney Island)

10, 21, 43 Btys(Javelin) (2)31 Bty - HQ

Wksp & Stores Sect

AuthorityHQ DRA

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Notes:

1. Wef 1 Sep 99, 7 PARA RHA will be OPCOM 16 Air Asslt Bde. Their place in the 3 Div arty ORBAT will be taken by 19 Regt RA which will convert toAS90.

2. Converts to HVM by end of 2000.

3. In peacetime the gun gp of L Bty RHA is caderised. The bty tac gp resides in O (HQ) Bty RHA.

4. In peacetime the gun gp of 129 Bty is caderised. The bty tac gp resides in 49 (HQ) Bty RA.

5. 47 Regt RA incl P AD Tp which is OPCOM 24 Airmob Bde until 31 Jul 99.

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SERIAL 72 - MLRS/PX REGT

RHQ/HQ Bty (1)(10 + 81)(11 + 83)

MLRS Bty 1(6 + 116)(6 + 118)

BHQ

MLRS Bty 2(6 + 116)(6 + 118)

Px Bty(7 + 117)(10 + 122)

BHQ

Wksp & Stores Sect(3 + 100)(3 + 101)

AGC Fd Det(2 + 18)(2 + 18)

AuthorityHQ DRA

1 - 72 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Lchr Tp 1(3 x MLRS)

Lchr Tp 2(3 x MLRS)

Lchr Tp 3(3 x MLRS)

Px Flt Tp 1(1 x Px Lchr)

Note:

1. RHQ/HQ Bty PE incl HQ 1 Arty Bde Tp (0 + 8). The tp deploys to HQ 1 Arty Bde in war.

Px Flt Tp 1(1 x Px Lchr)

Px Flt Tp 1(1 x Px Lchr)

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SERIAL 73 - STA REGT

RHQ/HQ Bty((13 + 126)(16 + 131)

Wpn Loc Bty(5 + 115)(5 + 141)

BHQ

Wpn Loc Bty(5 + 96)(5 + 118)

BHQ

STA Ptl Bty(4 + 93)(4 + 93)

BHQ

Wksp & Stores Sect(1 + 72)(2 + 91)

AGC Fd Det(2 + 19)(2 + 19)

AuthorityHQ DRA

1 - 73 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Notes:

1. To be replaced by the outcome of the Adv Srg Programme (ASP) 99/00.

2. To be replaced by COBRA 2001.

STA Ptl Tp(6 x Ptls)

STA Ptl Tp(6 x Ptls)

Mor Loc Tp2 x Radar Sect(Cymbeline) (2)

S Rg Tp2 x Srg Bases

(Srg Link No 2) (1)

Mor Loc Tp2 x Radar Sect(Cymbeline) (2)

S Rg Tp2 x Srg Bases

(Srg Link No 2) (1)

Force Arty AMF (L)(8 + 60)(11 + 65)

Met & Svy Sect

HQ Tp(5 + 66)(5 + 66)

Div Svy Tp

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SERIAL 76 - ENGR ORBAT (ARMY WIDE)

ARRC Tps2 x Gen Sp Regt (V)

3(UK) Div

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

1 - 76 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

1(UK) Armd Div

(Div Tps)Gen Sp RegtFd Sp Sqn

MWF Engr Regt(EOD)

ARRC

(Armd Bde)CS Regt

(Armd Bde)CS Regt

(Armd Bde)CS Regt

(Div Tps)Gen Sp RegtFd Sp Sqn

(Mech Bde)CS Regt

(Mech Bde)CS Regt

(Mech Bde)CS Regt

MND (C)

(Airmob Bde)Airmob Sqn

HQNI

Engr Regt

RAF/RRF(Air)

Engr Regt2 x Engr Regts (Air Sp) (V)

UK NDEOD Regt (V)

2 x Fd Pk Sqn(1)

Cdo Bde

Indep Cdo SqnIndep Cod Sqn (V)

Note:

1. 2 x Fd Pk Sqns to CSSGs.

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SERIAL 77 - 1(UK) ARMD DIV ENGR ORG

21 Engr Regt(Sp 4 Armd Bde)

35 Engr Regt(Sp 20 Armd Bde)

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

1 - 77 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

32 Engr Regt(Sp 7 Armd Bde)

2 HQ Sqn 4 Fd Sqn

26 Armd Engr Sqn

7 HQ Sqn 1 Fd Sqn

77 Armd Engr Sqn

44 HQ Sqn 37 Fd Sqn

26 Armd Engr Sqn

28 Engr Regt(Div Area)

64 HQ Sqn 29 Fd Sqn 42 Fd Sqn 23 Amph Engr Sqn

45 Fd Sp Sqn

CRE

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SERIAL 78 - 1(UK) ARMD DIV CS ENGR REGT (1)

HQ Sqn Mech Sqn Wksp(1 + 31)

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

1 - 78 - 1

Notes:

1. Sp 4, 7 and 20 Armd Bdes.2. In svc date for SHIELDER is 1999.

RHQ(5 + 27)

2 x FV 4361 x FV 432 SCRA

3 x FV 432

SHQ (3 + 31)2 x FV 4362 x FV 4321 x FV 432 Amb3 x Spartan

SHQ (3 + 25)2 x FV 432 SCRA2 x FV 4321 x FV 432 Amb1 x Spartan

Armd Sqn

SHQ (1 + 7)

Recce Tp(1 + 23)

8 x Spartan

Sp Tp(1 + 40)

4 x SHIELDER (2)2 x GSB2 x MWT2 x LWT

RAP(1 + 5)

A Ech(2 + 28)

B Ech(2 + 23)

Armd Tp(1 + 29)

3 x Spartan3 x AVRE3 x AVLB

Armd Tp Armd Tp Armd Tp Sp Tp(1 + 68)

1 x Spartan12 x CET12 x TBT1 x MWT

Ech(1 + 39)

Fitt Sect(0 + 44)

3 x FV 4341 x ARRC

2 x 432

Fd Tp(1 + 40)

1 x Spartan5 x FV 432

Fd Tp Fd Tp Sp Tp(1 + 38)

1 x FV 4321 x Spartan

4 x CET2 x MWT4 x MWT

Ech(1 + 28)

Fitt Sect(0 + 25)

1 x FV 4341 x Samson1 x FV 432

RHQHQ SqnArmd SqnMech Sqn

5897

27128298241

12 12 12 4

814 7

3

419

3

22

4 2

34

22

2

4

111

2314

24

6

310 7 7

211

2

4

212

10

1233

12

GSBBMLCRANESLDTMWTCAR14T PLOUGHLWTMCTBT GV8T3/4T½T 4T(2)SHIELDERFV 436FV 432

SPAR-TANCETAVLBAVREORsOffrs

Sub-UnitPers A Vehs B Vehs C Vehs Misc

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SERIAL 79 - 1(UK) ARMD DIV GS ENGR REGT (1)

HQ Sqn Mech Sqn Wksp(2 + 21)

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

1 - 79 - 1

Notes:

1. May take under comd EOD Sqn.2. In svc date for SHIELDER is 1999.

RHQ(5 + 27)

2 x FV 4361 x FV 432 SCRA

3 x FV 432

SHQ (3 + 31)2 x FV 4362 x FV 4321 x FV 432 Amb3 x Spartan

SHQ (4 + 20)2 x Sultan2 x Spartan

Amph Sqn

SHQ (1 + 7)

Recce Tp(1 + 23)

8 x Spartan

Sp Tp(1 + 36)

4 x SHIELDER (2)2 x GSB2 x MWT2 x LWT

RAP(1 + 5)

A Ech(3 + 49)

B Ech(4 + 20)

Amph Tp(1 + 66)

1 x Sultan2 x Spartan8 x M3 Br1 x CET

Amph Tp Amph Tp (V) Ech(1 + 31)

Fitt Sect(1 + 36)

Fd Tp(1 + 40)

1 x Spartan5 x FV 432

Fd Tp Fd Tp Sp Tp(1 + 38)

1 x FV 4321 x Spartan

4 x CET2 x MWT4 x MWT

Ech(1 + 28)

Fitt Sect(0 + 25)

1 x FV 4341 x Samson1 x FV 432

GSB BMLCRANESLDTMWTCAR14T M3BRLWTMC CSB8T3/4T½T 4T(2)SHIELDERFV 436FV 432SPARTANCETORsOffrs

Sub-Unit

Pers A Vehs B Vehs C Vehs Misc

SULTAN

RHQHQ SqnMech SqnAmph Sqn

5979

28119241270

42

876

3

19

3

21

4

4311711

1669

345

16

1234

2 242

22

242

2

5 24

23

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SERIAL 80 - 3(UK) DIV ENGR ORG

CRE

22 Engr Regt(In sp 1 Mech Bde)

38 Engr Regt(In sp 19 Mech Bde)

9 Para Sqn(In sp 5 AB Bde)

61 Fd Sp Sqn

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

1 - 80 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

36 Engr Regt(Div Area)

69 GurkhaSqn

20 FdSqn

50 HQSqn

11 FdSqn

8 ArmdEngr Sqn

32 HQSqn

5 FdSqn

3 ArmdEngr Sqn

6HQSqn

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SERIAL 81 - 3(UK) DIV CS ENGR REGT (1)

HQ Sqn Mech Sqn Wksp(1 + 31)

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

1 - 81 - 1

RHQ

SHQ (3 + 32)2 x FV 4362 x FV 4321 x FV 432 Amb3 x Spartan

SHQ (3 + 26)2 x FV 436 SCRA2 x FV 4321 x FV 432 Amb1 x Spartan

Armd Sqn

SHQ (1 + 7)

Recce Tp(1 + 23)

8 x Spartan

Sp Tp(1 + 40)

4 x SHIELDER (2)2 x MGB

RAP(1 + 5)

A Ech(1 + 38)

B Ech(3 + 15)

Armd Tp(1 + 29)

3 x Spartan3 x AVRE3 x AVLB

Armd Tp Fd Tp(1 + 43)

2 x Spartan5 x FV 432

Ech(1 + 33)

Fitt Sect(1 + 44)

4 x AFV 4341 x ARRV

Fd Tp(1 + 40)

1 x Spartan5 x FV 432

Fd Tp Fd Tp Sp Tp(0 + 37)

1 x FV 4324 x CET

Ech(1 + 29)

Fitt Sect(0 + 25)

1 x FV 4341 x Samson

BML MGBTPTRCRANESLDTCAR14T PLOUGHMWTMC CGV8T3/4T½T 4T(2)

SHIELDERFV 436FV 432SPARTANCETORsOffrs

Sub-UnitPers A Vehs B Vehs C Vehs Misc

RHQHQ SqnArmd SqnMech Sqn

5877

27128254241

6 64

897

4

918

211

4

2

22

31065

2454

61

1233

2 224

222

224

21

26 6 1

4

2

Notes:1. Sp 1 and 19 Mech Bdes.2. In svc date for SHIELDER is 1999.

Sp Tp(0 + 50)

1 x FV 4324 x CET

LWTAVRE AVLB

6324

2

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HQ Sqn Fd Sqn Wksp(2 + 24)

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

1 - 82 - 1

RHQ(5 + 27)

1 x Spartan

SHQ (3 + 27)

Fd Sqn

SHQ (1 + 7)

Recce Tp(1 + 23)

8 x Spartan

Sp Tp(1 + 40)

RAP(1 + 5)

A Ech(1 + 38)

B Ech(3 + 16)

Fd Tp(1 + 40)

Fd Tp Fd Tp Sp Tp(1 + 39)

Ech(1 + 29)4 x CET

Fitt Sect(0 + 10)

BMLMGBTPTRCRANESLDTCAR14T M2D BrMWTMC CSB8T3/4T½T 4TPersOffrs

Sub-UnitPers A Vehs B Vehs C Vehs Misc

RHQHQ SqnFd Sqn

588

27129225

81219

2519

123

2 23

22

24

2 2

Note:

1. May take under comd EOD Sqn and Fd Sp Sqn.

LWTCET SPARTAN

34 3

M/BUS MDT

24

183

(2)SULTAN

4

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SERIAL 83 - ENGR EOD REGT

HQ Sqn EOD Sqn Wksp(1 + 22)

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

1 - 83 - 1

RHQ(8 + 34)

SHQ(3 + 21)

EOD Sqn

SHQ (1 + 6)

Plant Tp(1 + 49)

Resources Tp(1 + 20)

BAC Tp(1 +7)

A Ech(1 + 25)

B Ech(3 + 14)

Fd Tp(1 + 15)

Ech(0 + 21)

TPTRSLDTCAR14T MC4T3/4T 2TORsOffrs

Sub-UnitPers A Veh B Vehs C Vehs

RHQHQ SqnEOD Sqn

876

34121141

91326

228

112

21

5

LWTSaxon

1515

M/BUS MCE

3

EOD Sqn

Fd Tp Fd Tp

CRANE

6 5 5 6

VAN

2 3

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SERIAL 84 - ENGR PARA SQN

SHQ(3 + 19)7 x 3/4t1 x MC

Recce Tp(1 + 17)5 x 3/4t

Fd Tp(1 + 37)2 x 3/4t1 x MC4 x 4t

Fd Tp

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

1 - 84 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Fd Tp Plant Tp(1 + 36)2 x 3/4t1 x MC1 x 4t

3 x SLDT1 x Grader4 x LWT2 x LCT2 x MWT2 x BML

Ech(1 + 31)5 x 3/4t1 x MC6 x 4t

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SHQ(3 + 30)11 x 3/4t1 x MC

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

1 - 85 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Fitt Sect(0 + 17)

Resources Tp(1 + 39)4 x 3/4t1 x 4t6 x 8t

1 x MC2 x LWT2 x MWT2 x SLDT

Airmob Fd Tp(1 + 40)3 x 3/4t4 x 4t1 x 8t

1 x MC

Airmob Fd Tp Avn Fd Tp(1 + 24)4 x 3/4t2 x 4t

1 x MC

Avn Fd Tp Plant Tp(1 + 37)4 x CET2 x 3/4t2 x 8t

1 x MC5 x LWT4 x SLDT

Ech(1 + 35)4 x 3/4t6 x 4t1 x 8t

1 x MC

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SHQ(3 + 19)

2 x FV 436 (1)2 x 3/4t1 x 4t

1 x MC

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

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Plant Tp(1 + 83)2 x ½t1 x 3/4t1 x 4t2 x 14t2 x MC4 x LWT2 x MWT2 x MWE2 x MCT3 x MDT4 x HCE2 x HCT3 x Grader4 x FSDT8 x Tptr

Br Tp(0 + 35)1 x 3/4t18 x 4t4 x 14t2 x MC2 x Crane

Fitt Sect(0 + 20)

Resources Tp(1 + 57)1 x ½t2 x 3/4t5 x 4t3 x 14t6 x DROPS2 x Crane2 x MC

Ech(0 + 20)6 x 4t1 x 14t1 x M/Bus

Note:

1. Same ORBAT for 1 (UK) Armd and 3 (UK) Div except 2 x FV 436 replaced by 2 x 3/4t in 3 (UK) Div.

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SHQ(4 + 20)7 x 3/4t1 x MC

AuthorityHQ EinC(A)

1 - 87 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Plant Tp(1 + 52)2 x CET6 x 3/4t2 x 8t3 x 14t1 x Crane1 x Grader1 x MCT3 x LWT5 x MWT3 x MDT1 x Tptr

Recce Tp(1 + 21)5 x 3/4t1 x 4t

Fd Tp(1 + 36)3 x 3/4t4 x 4t

Fd Tp Ech(2 + 41)6 x 3/4t4 x 4t2 x 8t1 x 14t2 x MC1 x Car1 x M/Bus20 x BV 206

Fd Tp

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RHQ(5 + 3)

AuthorityHQ R SIGNALS

1 - 90 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

HQ Sqn(11+170)

SHQ(3+9)

201 Sig Sqn (Trunk)(5+139)

SHQ(5+20)

Ptarmigan TrunkComms Tp(1+34)

Ptarmigan TrunkComms Tp(1+34)

Ptarmigan TrunkComms Tp(1+34)

SCRA Tp(1+17)

211 Sig Sqn (Div Main + Radio(5+146)

SHQ(2+29)

Div Main HQ Tp(1+54)

RRB Tp(1+40)

Rov/Radio Tp(1+23)

212 Sig Sqn (Div Fwd/Rearand DAA HQs)(5+142)

SHQ(2+42)

Fwd HQ Tp(1+34)

Div Rear HQ Tp(1+43)

HQ DAA Tp(1+23)

LAD(1+51)

TM Sect(1+54

UAO(2+20))

MT Tp(1+33)

CAT Tp(0+30)

QM Tp(2+11)

208 Sig Sqn (Trunk)(As for 1 Sqn)

(5+134)

SHQ (5 + 15)

Div HQ (81 + 81)

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Unit

RHQ / HQ Sqn

201 Sig Sqn

211 Sig Sqn

212 Sig Sqn

4 Sqn

Div HQ

LAD

Total

Offrs

15

5

5

5

5

81

1

117

Sldrs

122

139

134

146

142

81

51

815

AFV 436/439

3

46

13

59

AFV 434

3

3

4t

32

43

43

8

25

6

104

B Veh

36

20

20

10

20

8

94

1(UK) ARMD DIV HQ & SIG REGTPers and Eqpt Table (1)

Note:

1. In mid 1999 this unit will undergo a major reorganization to make it similar to the Sig Regt in 3(UK) Division.

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HQ Sqn(9+168)

202 Sig Sqn (Div Main + Alt HQs)(5+167)

SHQ(2+9)

206 Sig Sqn (Div Fwd/Rear + DSG HQs)

(5+156)

AuthorityHQ R SIGNALS

1 - 91- 1

RHQ(6+7)

222 Sig Sqn (Trunk)(6+169)

SHQ(2+129)

SHQ (2+7)

MT Tp(1+23)

LAD(1+47)

Cat Tp(0+27)

TM Sect(0+28)

Med Sect(1+3)

Div HQ (61+66)

PtarmiganTrunk

Comms Tp(1+35)

PtarmiganTrunk

Comms Tp(1+35)

PtarmiganTrunk

Comms Tp(1+35)

PtarmiganTrunk

Comms Tp(1+35)

Div Main HQ Tp(1+63)

Div Tac/Rvr Tp(1+32)

Div Alt HQ Tp(1+63)

QM Tp(2+20)

UAO(2+13)

SHQ(2+17)

RRB Tp(1+29)

Div Tac/DSG Tp(1+62)

Spec Task Tp(1+48)

Unit Offrs Sldrs AFV 436/9 4t B Veh

RHQ/HQ Sqn 15 175 3 32 39222 Sig Sqn 6 169 55 27202 Sig Sqn 5 167 30 8 33206 Sig Sqn 5 156 24 33 21Div HQ 61 66

Total 91 733 57 128 120

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RHQ

AuthorityHQ R SIGNALS

1 - 92 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

245 SIG SQNFWD EW SQN

(ARMD)

SCP

EW Tp(4 x BARRACUDA)

EW Tp(4 x BARRACUDA)

Jammer Tp(4 x BROMURE)

Comms Tp

237 SIG SQNFWD EW SQN

(WHD)

SCP

EW Tp(4 x BARRACUDA)

EW Tp(TA)

(4 x BARRACUDA)

Comms Tp

Jammer Tp(4 x BROMURE)

HF EW Tp(3 x KINGFISHER)

NON-COMMSEW Tp

(4 x BEADY-EYE)

Comms Tp Airmob Tp (640)(POLECAT, WILDCAT,

PINE MARTIN)

A1 EchelonA1 EchelonA1 Echelon

226 SIG SQNDEPTH EW SQN

(WHD)

SCP

HQ Sqn

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B Tp(Bde Step Up HQ + HQ BSG)

(0 + 4)(1 + 36)

SERIAL 93 - ARMD BDE HQ AND SIG SQN (WE)(6 + 123)

SHQ(3 + 7)

AuthorityHQ R SIGNALS

1 - 93 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Sp Tp(Bde HQ + Sig Sqn Ech)

(1 + 51)

A Tp(Bde Main HQ + Bde Tac HQ)

(0 + 2)(1 + 36)

MT Sect(0 + 18)

Fitt Sect(0 + 11)

Cat Sect(0 + 6)

TM Sect(0 + 5)

QM Sect(0 + 11)

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B Tp(Bde Step Up HQ + HQ BSG)

(1 + 31)(0 + 4)

SERIAL 94 - MECH BDE HQ AND SIG SQN (WE)(18 + 143)

SHQ(3 + 19)

AuthorityHQ R SIGNALS

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Sp Tp(Bde HQ + Sig Sqn Ech)

(1 + 41)

A Tp(Bde Main HQ)

(1 + 35)(Bde Tac HQ)

(0 + 2)

MT Sect(0 + 5)

LAD(0 + 12)

Cat Sect(0 + 4)

QM Sect(0 + 5)

Tech Sect(0 + 11)

Crypto(0 + 4)

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Bde Staff

SERIAL 95 - 16 AIR ASSLT BDE HQ & SIG SQN(Proposed Structure)

SHQ2IC, RSM, Ops Cell, Trg,Orderly Room, Pay Office

AuthorityHQ R SIGNALS

1 - 95 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

A TpHQ Complex

4 x Rebro2 x ZIPOTac HQ

C TpPARA Tac HQPARA 1 HQ

4 x RATT11 x Tac Sat

Sp TpQMLADUSA

Line/PowerTech Workshops

CatRegt Police

Welfare/Families

B TpHQ Complex

3 x LO2 x MLD

BSG (Rear + Fwd)

Proposed Establishment

Sig Sqn Staff

(9 + 174) (21 + 26)

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1 - 100 - 1

SERIAL 100 - ARMD INF BN35 + 740 = 775 (1) (2) (5) (6)

Bn HQ (4 + 4)

Issue 1.0: Jul 99

HQ Coy(10 + 149)Coy HQ(2 + 6)1 x Uty Lt FFR2 x Uty Med FFR

Fire Sp Coy(5 + 160)Coy HQ(2 + 14)2 x Warrior (Comd)1 x FV 432 (Amb)1 x Spartan1 x Uty Med FFR1 x Uty Med GS

Armd Inf Coy(5 + 120) (3)

Armd Inf Coy(5 + 118) (3) (7)

Armd Inf Coy(5 + 118) (3) (7)

Coy HQ(2 + 16)2 x Warrior(Comd)1 x FV 432 (Amb)2 x Uty Med FFR

HQ LAD(1 + 28) (8) (9)2 x TUM FFR & Tlr1 x TUM GS & Tlr1 x Foden & Tlr6 x 4t1 x Sultan1 x FV 4341 x Warrior(Recovery)

WFE Coy Gp(7 + 179) (10)Armd Inf Coy incl LADCSS ElmsRecce SectATk SectMor Sect

ATk Pl(1 + 72)Pl HQ(1 + 9)2 x Warrior (TRIGAT)2 x Milan

Recce Pl(1 + 23)Pl HQ(1 + 5)2 x Scimitar

Sect (0 + 21)

Det x 31 x Warrior (TRIGAT)2 x Milan

Sect

Sect

Sect Sect(0 + 6)2 x Scimitar

Sect

Mor Pl(1 + 51)Pl HQ(1 + 7)2 x Sultan

Sect Sect Sect(0 + 12)

Sect HQ(0 + 3)1 x FV 432

OP Sect (4)

3 x MFC(0 + 3)3 x Spartan

Det(0 + 3)1 x FV 4321 x 81 mm Mor

Det Det

Bn HQ Pl (1)(2)(3)(3 + 17)1 x Uty Med FFR1 x Uty Med GS

Int(1 + 4)

Med(1 + 8)2 x FV432(Amb & RMO)

Pro(0 + 5)1 x FV432

Sig Pl(1 + 31)1 x Warrior (Comd)4 x FV432 (Comd)2 x Spartan

QM Pl(2 + 13)1 x Uty Lt FFR1 x Uty Med FFR

MT Pl (1 + 27)1 x Uty Lt FFR1 x Uty Med GS23 x 8t

Cat Pl(0 + 31)

RAO(AGC Fd Det)(2 + 19)

Trg Wg(0 + 5)

LAD Sect(0 + 12)1 x FV 4341 x FV 4321 x Samson

Armd Inf Pl Armd Inf Armd Inf Pl(1 + 35)

Pl HQ(1 + 5)1 x Warrior

LAD Sect(0 + 10)1 x Warrior(Recovery)1 x warrior(Repair)1 x FV432

Sect(0 + 10)1 x Warrior

Sect(0 + 10)1 x Warrior

Sect(0 + 9)1 x Warrior

Notes: 1. WE increment consists of: a. 6 x Capts as LOs/Watchkeepers. b. 5 Subs as Coy LOs. c. 1 x Capt/Lt Col RAMC.d. 1 x Sgt & 4 x Cpl RAMC. e. Def pl of 1 + 28, 6 x RMA, 3 x 81mm men, 1 x Dvr/Op, 1 x Sig.2. One pl in the Bn is the Drums Pl/Bugle Pl. 3. One sect in each pl is trained as Asslt Pnrs. 4. 4th MFC Party and 1 x Spartan on WE.5. 16 Soldiers may be trained as snipers. 6. A seperate estb gives an increment of pipes, tailors and dill instructors to Guards, Scottish and R IRISH bns.7. One coy is short one Pte on PE. 8. LAD Clk in AGC Fd Det. 9. LAD WE is 1 + 20 + 1 x AGC Clerk.

TUL/TUM

17Total

Offrs

35

Sldrs

740

Scimitar

8

Spartan

7

Sultan

2

Warrior

45

FV432

20

8t

23

Total

Warrior(TRIGAT)

11

Warrior(Rec)

7

Samson

1

LSW

62

GPMGSF

9

GPMGPintle

17

GPMGL37

17

LtMor

9

Milan

20

94mmLAW

620

Chaingun

56

SUMMARY

RifleL96

8

81mmMor

9

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Cargo Fuel

2

Rec Veh Wh

1

SERIAL 101 - MECH INF BN35 + 652 = 687 (1) (2) (5)

Bn HQ (4 + 3)

HQ Coy (10 + 164)

Coy HQ (2 + 6)

Fire Sp Coy(6 + 177)

Coy HQ(2 + 9)1 x Uty Med FFR1 x Uty Med GS1 x B’field Amb1 x 4 Ton

Rifle Coy(5 + 103) (3)

Rifle Coy(5 + 103) (3)

Coy HQ(2 + 10)1 x Uty Med FFR1 x Uty Med GS1 x B’Field Amb1 x Saxon(Comd)1 x 4 Ton

Rifle Coy (9)(5 + 102) (3)

WFE Coy Gp(7 + 179) (10)Armd Inf Coy incl LADCSS ElmsRecce SectATk SectMor Sect

Mor Pl1 + 59

Pl HQ(1 + 5)2 x Uty Lt FFR

MG Pl (0 + 20)1 x Uty Lt GS

16 HQ (0 + 2)

Recce Pl(1 + 23)

ATk Pl(2 + 66)

Pl HQ(1 + 3)2 x Saxon

Sect(0 + 6)2 x Uty Med GS

Sect(0 + 6)

Sect(0 + 6)

Sect(1 + 5)

Sect Sect(0 + 6)2 x Sabre

Sect Sect (0 + 15)

HQ (0 + 3)

Det (0 + 4)1 x TUH1 x 81mm Mor

Det (0 + 4)1 x TUH1 x 81mm Mor

Sect(0 + 15)

Sect(0 + 15)

Op Sect (0 + 9)3 x MFC Parties (0 + 3)3 x Saxon (Comd)

Det (0 + 4)1 x TUH1 x 81mm Mor

Sect(0 + 13)5 x Milan1 x Saxon(Comd)2 x Saxon

Mob Sect(1 + 11)

Sect Sect Sect

Rifle Pl(1 + 31)

Pl HQ(1 + 4)1 x Saxon(Comd)

Rifle Pl Rifle Pl

Sect(0 + 9)1 x Saxon

Sect(0 + 9)1 x Saxon

Sect(0 + 9)1 x Saxon

Notes:

1. 10 Offrs join at WFE as Watchkeepers/LOs.2. Def Pl of 1 & 28 at WFE.3. One sect in each Rifle Coy to be Asslt Pnrs.4. MG Pl may be Drums/Pipes Bugles.5. A separate estb gives an increment of pipers, tailorsand drill instructors for Guards, Scottish and R IRISH bns.6. 4th MFC pty in war, with Saxon (Comd).7. From another nominated Inf Bn - Mech.

Bn HQ Pl(2 + 17)

QM Pl(2 + 11)1 x Uty Med FFR2 x 4 Ton

Cat Pl (0 + 31)

Trg Wg(0 + 4)

Sig Pl(1 + 25)5 x Uty Lt FFR3 x Uty MedFFR

MT Pl(1 + 22)2 x Uty Lt GS4 x Uty Med GS7 x 4 Ton2 x UBRE6 x 8 Tonne1 x Saloon Car1 x Uty Med (Amb)1 x Car Uty Small

LAD(0 + 29)5 x Saxon (Maint)1 x Recovery Veh1 x Samson

RAO (AGC Fd Det)(2 + 19)1 x Civ Typist

Det(1 + 2)

Det Det (0 + 3)1 x Milan1 x UtyMed FFR

Det

Med(1 + 8)

Int(1 + 4)

Pro(0 + 5)

Sldrs

652

Uty Lt

10

UtyMed

34

1TUH

9

4Ton

15

Sabre

8

8Tonne

6

Samson

1

Offrs

35

Saxon inc REME

64

SUMMARY

Inf Bn - Mech (24 Milan)

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Sect(0 + 8)1 x 4 Ton GS

SERIAL 102 - LT INF BN(34 + 571 = 605) (1) (3) (4) (6)

Bn HQ (4 + 3)

HQ Coy (10 + 163)

Coy HQ (2 + 6)1 x Uty Lt FFR1 x Uty Med GS

Fire Sp Coy(5 + 120)Coy HQ(2 + 12)

Rifle Coy(5 + 95)

Rifle Coy(5 + 95)

Coy HQ(2 + 11)1 x Uty Med FFR (UT)1 x Uty Med GS1 x 4 Ton1 x Med Amb

Rifle Coy(5 + 95)

WFE Coy Gp(5 + 135) (7)Rifle CoyCSS ElmsRecce SectMor SectATk SectMMG Sect

Mor Pl(1 + 44)Pl HQ(1 + 5)2 x Uty Lt FFR

Recce Pl(1 + 23)

ATk Pl(1 + 22)

Pl HQ(1 + 3)2 x Uty Lt FFR

MG Pl(0 + 20) (5)

Pl HQ(1 + 3)2 x Saxon Sect

(0 + 7)6 x Uty Med FFR (ST)

Sect(0 + 8)

OP Sect(0 + 8)

Sect

Sect1 x Uty Med GS2 x Uty Lt GS

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect ComdDvr Op1 x Uty Lt GS(0 + 2)

Sect Sect(0 + 15)Sect HQ(0 + 3)

Op Sect (0 + 9) (2)

Sgt MFC ACpl MFC BPte Dvr x 3 partieseach with 1 x Uty Lt GS

Det

Sect(0 + 6)

Sect

Rifle Pl(1 + 28)

Pl HQ(1 + 4)

Rifle Pl Rifle Pl

Sect(0 + 9)1 x Saxon

Sect(0 + 9)1 x Saxon

Sect(0 + 9)1 x Saxon

Notes:

1. 9 Offrs at WFE at Watchkeepers/LOs.2. Fourth MFC Party War Estb only.3. Def Pl of 1 & 28 War Estb only.4. 8 soldiers to be trained as Snipers.5. MG Pl may be trained as Bugle Pipes & Drums.6. A separate estb gives an increment of pipers, tailorsand drill instructors to Guards, Scottish and R IRISH bns.7. From another nominated Inf Bn - Lt.

Bn HQ Pl(2 + 17)2 x Uty Med GS1 x Amb 4 x 4

QM Pl(2 + 11)

Cat Pl (0 + 31)

LAD(0 + 11)2 x 4T (w/w)

Sig Pl(1 + 22)2 x Uty Lt FFR4 x Uty Med FFR (4T)2 x Uty Med GS1 x Uty Lt GS

MT Pl(1 + 19)2 x Uty Med FFR3 x Uty Med GS11 x 4 Ton (2 w/w)1 x Staff Car2 x UBRE

Asslt Pnrs(0 + 26)

1 x Uty Med GSComd - WOPte - Rad Op

RAO (AGC Fd Det)(AGC Fd Det)(2 + 19)1 x Civ Typist

Med(1 + 8)

Int(1 + 4)

Pro(0 + 5)

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Trg Wng(0 + 4)

WO2

Sect Sect1 x Uty Med GS

Sgt SgtSgt

1 x Uty Med FFR 1 x Uty Lt GS1 x Uty Med GS 1 x Med Amb1 x 4 Ton

Sect

(0 + 2)(MG)

(0 + 2)(MG)

(0 + 2)(MG)

Det (0 + 4)1 x 81mm Mor1 x Uty Hy GS

DetDetDet (0 + 3)

1 x Milan1 x Uty Med GS

81 mm Mor

9

RifleL96

8

Sldrs

571

TUL

20

TUM

38

4Ton

27

TUH

9

81 mm Mor

6

GPMG (SR)

9

Offrs

34

Milan

4

SUMMARY

Inf Bn - Lt

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AuthorityHQ Inf

SERIAL 103 - LT INF BN (V)

Issue 1.0: Jul 991 - 103 - 1

Bn HQ(10 + 42)

Rifle Coy (1)(6 + 95)

Coy HQ(3 + 18)

Rifle Coy(6 + 95)

Rifle Coy(6 + 95)

Rifle Pl(1 + 27)

Pl HQ(1 + 3)

Rifle Pl(1 + 27)

Manoeuvre Sp Pl (2)(1 + 23)

Pl HQ

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect SectSect

Notes:

1. Bns have from 2 to 6 Rifle Coys.2. Manoeuvre Sp Pls can be either:

a. Mor - 3 x 81mm Mor. d. Asslt Pnr - 3 x sects.b. ATk - 6 x Milan. e. Recce - 3 x sects.c. MMG - 6 x GPMG (SF).

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Sect(0 + 8)

SERIAL 104 - PARA BN(35 + 599 = 634) (10)

Bn HQ (4 + 3)

HQ Coy (10 + 163)

Coy HQ (2 + 7)

Fire Sp Coy(5 + 140)Coy HQ(2 + 11)

Rifle Coy(5 + 95)

Rifle Coy(5 + 95)

Coy HQ(2 + 12) (1) (5)1 x Uty Med FFR 6 x Uty Med GS ) for Milan1 x Uty Med GS 1 x Uty Lt FFR )4 x 4 Ton1 x MC

Rifle Coy (9)(5 + 100)

WFE Coy Gp

Mor Pl(1 + 59)Pl HQ(1 + 5)2 x Uty Lt FFR

Recce Pl (4)(2 + 23)

ATk Pl(1 + 27)

Pl HQ(1 + 3)2 x Uty Lt FFR

MG Pl(0 + 20)

Pl HQ(0 + 2)1 x Uty Lt GS Sect

(1 + 7)6 x Uty Med FFR

Sect(0 + 8)

OP Sect(1 + 8)

Sect

Sect

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect ComdDvr Op1 x Uty Lt GS

Sect Sect(0 + 15)Sect HQ(0 + 3)

Op Sect (0 + 9)MFC Pty3 x Sgt MFC A3 x Sgt MFC B3 x Uty Lt GS

Det

Sect Sect(0 + 6)1 x Uty Med GS

Rifle Pl(1 + 28)

Pl HQ(1 + 4)

Rifle Pl Rifle Pl

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect(0 + 8) (3)

Sect(0 + 8)

Notes:

1. 10 Offrs at WE as Watchkeepers/LOs.2. Total attached = 2 + 38.3. 1 man to each section in WE.4. Pl 2IC Sub, with Bde Pathfinder pl. SeparatePathfinder pl not yet approved by AEC.5. Each Rifle Coy has 6 x ATGW MILAN.6. MG platoon can be trained as Drums/Bugles/Pipes.7. Def Pl of 1 & 28 at WE.8. 16 soldiers to be trained as Snipers.9. Two x Cpl, 3 x Ptes with Pathfinder Pl.10. This org will change once the new Inf Bn Air Asslt(PARA) is introduced some time after Sep 99.

Bn HQ Pl(2 + 17)2 x Uty Med GS1 x Amb 4 x 4

QM Pl(2 + 25)2 x Uty MedFFR

Cat Pl (0 + 28)

Sig Pl(1 + 22)1 x Uty Lt FFR4 x Uty Med FFR4 x Uty Med GS

MT Pl(1 + 19)1 x Uty Lt FFR3 x Uty Med GS11 x 4 ton1 x Staff Car2 x 4T w/w1 x Car Uty Small1 x Minibus1 x Van 1 tonne

Asslt Pnrs(0 + 26)

1 x 4 ton1 x Uty Med GSComd - WOPte - Rad Op

RAO (AGC Fd Det)(AGC Fd Det)(2 + 19)

Int(1 + 4)

Med(1 + 8)

Pro(0 + 5)

Issue 1.0: Jul 99 1 - 104 - 1

Trg Wg(0 + 4)

WO2

Sect Sect2 x TCR Wh EM Lt

Sgt CplSgt

1 x Uty Med FFR (HT) 1 x MC1 x Uty Med GS 1 x Med Amb2 x 4 Ton

Sect

(0 + 2)(MG)

(0 + 2)(MG)

(0 + 2)(MG)

Det (0 + 4)1 x 81mm Mor1 x Uty Hy

DetDet (0 + 3)1 x MILAN1 x Uty Med GS

Det (0 + 3)1 x MILAN1 x Uty Med GS

Sldrs

599

Uty Lt

25

Uty Med

55

4 Ton

27

Offrs

35

Uty Hy

9

SUMMARY

Inf Bn - Para(24 Milan)

Sect

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AuthorityHQ Inf

SERIAL 105 - AIRMOB INF BN(38 + 642 = 680) (1) (6)

Bn HQ (5 + 4)

1 x ATMP

HQ Coy (11 + 159)

Coy HQ (3 + 8)3 x ATMP

Rifle Coy(2) (9)(6 + 118)

Coy HQ(2 + 14)1 x ATMP1 x Uty Lt FFR1 x Uty Med FFR1 x Uty Med GS1 x Amb Mob1 x 8 Tonne2 x m/c

Rifle Coy (10)(6 + 119)

Coy HQ(2 + 13)2 x GMWP1 x Uty Lt FFR1 x Uty Med FFR1 x Uty Med GS1 x Amb Mob1 x 8 Tonne2 x m/c

Fire Sp Coy (3) (8)(6 + 120)

Coy HQ(2 + 14)1 x ATMP1 x Uty Lt FFR1 x Uty Med FFR1 x Uty Med GS1 x Amb Mob1 x 8 Tonne2 x m/c

WFE Coy Gp

Pl(1 + 27)1 x 4 Ton GS1 x Uty Med GS

Pl(1 + 27)1 x 4 Ton GS1 x Uty Med GSPl HQ(1 + 3)

Atk Pl(1 + 25)8 x MILAN FP6 x GMWP

Pl HQ(1 + 5)2 x GMWP1 x Uty Lt GS2 x 4 Ton GS

Dets (x 5)(0 + 4)(2 x FP)

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect(0 + 8)

Bn HQ Pl(2 + 17)2 x Uty Med GS1 x Amb 4 x 4

REME Sect(0 + 20)1 x Rec Veh GS 6 x 61 x Uty Med FFR2 x Uty Med GS1 x 4 Ton GS w/w1 x 8 Tonne 4 x 4

Sig Pl(1 + 22)1 x Uty Lt FFR5 x Uty Med FFR3 x m/c5 x Uty Med GS

Pro Sect(0 + 5)1 x Uty Med GS

Med Sect(1 + 7)1 x Uty Med GS

Int Sect(1 + 4)1 x Uty Med FFR

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Rifle Coy (2) (9)(6 + 119)

Pl(1 + 27)1 x Uty Med GS1 x 4 Ton GS w/w

Atk Mob Pl(1 + 34)10 x MILAN FP10 x GMWP

Recce Pl(1 + 23)6 x Uty Med FFR (Soft Top)6 x GMWP4 x MILAN FP4 x GPMG

Mor Pl(1 + 56)9 x 81mm Mor5 x ATMP

Pl HQ(1 + 5)1 x Uty Lt FFR1 x Uty Med FFR

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect HQ(0 + 2)

Mor(0 + 4)

MFC Party (7) (0 + 3)1 x Uty Lt GS

Mor(0 + 4)

Mor (0 + 4)1 x 81 mm Mor1 x Uty Med GS

Pl(1 + 27)1 x 4 Ton GSPl HQ(1 + 3)

Pl(1 + 27)1 x Uty Med GS1 x 4 Ton w/w

Pl(1 + 27)1 x 4 Ton GS

Atk Pl(1 + 25)10 x MILAN FP

Pl HQ(1 + 5)1 x Uty Lt GS2 x 4 Ton GS

Dets x 5(1 + 27)(2 x FP)

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect(0 + 8)

Trg Wg(3 + 4)1 x Uty Med GS

QM Pl(2 + 13)1 x Uty Med FFR1 x Uty Lt FFR

Cat Pl(0 + 28)

MT Pl(1 + 30)1 x Car Saloon1 x Uty Lt GS3 x Uty Med GS16 x 8 ton 4 x 42 x 8 ton CALM1 x 4 ton 4 x 4 w/w2 x 4 ton UBRE2 x MHE Flt1 x Car Uty Small

RAO(AG Fd Det)(2 + 19)1 x Uty Med GS1 x 8 ton

Notes:

1. 12 Offrs at WE as Watchkeepers/LOs.2. Def Pl of 1 + 28 at WE.3. One Pl to be trained as Drums/Pipes/Bugles.4. 16 sldrs to be trained as snipers.5. One sect in each Rifle Coy to be Asslt Pnrs.6. Total attached is 3 + 61.7. 4th MFC pty in war.8. Fire Sp Coy known as ‘Screen Coy’.9. 2 x Rifle coys known as ‘Airmob Coys’.10. 1 x Rifle Coy known as ‘Aviation Coy’.11. This org will change once the new Inf Bn AirAsslt is introduced sometime after Sep 99.

Sldrs

599

Uty Lt

25

UtyMed

55

4Ton

27

Offrs

35

UtyHy

9

SUMMARY

Inf BnAirmob(42 Milan)

8Tonne

23

GMWP

30

ATMP

13

MILAN

42

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SERIAL 110 - AAVN ORBAT (ARMY WIDE)

HQ LAND

JHC (1)

AuthorityHQ DAAvn

1 - 110 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

DSF

657 Sqn AACDishforth(7)

1(UK) Armd Div/3(UK) Div

1 Regt AACGütersloh (3)

24 Airmob Bde (2) HQNI

5 Regt AACAldergrove

GB

7 RegtAAC(V)

Netheravon

3 Regt AAC (4)Wattisham

4 Regt AAC (5)Wattisham

9 Regt AAC (6)Dishforth

8 Flt AACHereford

BATUS

BATUS FltAAC

BF Cyprus

16 Flt AACDhekelia

BF Belize

25 Flt AACBelize

BF Brunei

7 Flt AACSeria

UKSC(G)

12 Flt AACBruggen

Notes:1. JHC forms from Oct 99.2. Becomes 16 Air Asslt Bde - 9/99.3. 1 x sqn relocates to GB during 02.4. Combat ready with AH - late 03.5. Combat ready with AH - mid 04.6. Combat ready with AH - early 03.7. Relocates to Odiham - late 01.

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SERIAL 111 - DIV AVN REGT

RHQ(6 + 4)

2 x FV34611 x TUM

FFR2 x M/C

AuthorityHQ DAAvn1 - 111 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Wksp(3 + 124)

7 x TUM FFR4 x TUM GS

1 x Rec GSx617 x 4T4 x M/C

HQ Sqn(2 + 11)

14 x TUM FFR3 x TUM GS2 x 3/4T Amb

13 x 4T6 x TTF

3 x UBRE

Atk Sqn(9 + 55)

Atk Sqn(9 + 55)

SHQ(3 + 14)2 x Gz

6 x 3/4T FFR2 x MC

Atk Sqn(9 + 55)

Wksp SectAdmin Sect(0 + 2)2 x 4T

1 x TUM FFR

MT Sect(0 + 13)5 x 4T

4 x TTF

Lx Flt (1)(3 + 12)

6 x Lx/TOW

Gz Flt (1)(3 + 13)6 x Gz

MT Tp(1 + 22)

Sig Tp(1 + 22)

QM(T)(1 + 8)

FAACO(0 + 3)

QM(A)(1 + 7)

RAO(1 + 13)

Cat Sect(0 + 13)

Pro Sect(0 + 4)

RAP(1 + 5)

Note:

1. Flts provide the ac from which tac Avn ptls areformed. (see Army TD Note 10.)

MANPOWER SUMMARYArm/Svc Regt RHQ HQ Sqn Atk Sqn Atk Sqn Atk Sqn WkspAAC 39 + 242 6 + 4 6 + 73 9 + 55 9 + 55 9 + 55 3 + 124REME 3 + 124RAMC 1 + 5 1 + 5RLC 0 + 16 0 + 16APTC 0 + 1 0 + 1AGC 1 + 13 3 + 13Totals 45 + 401 6 + 4 9 + 108 9 + 55 9 + 55 9 + 55 3 + 124

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MANPOWER SUMMARYArm/Svc Regt RHQ HQ Sqn Attk Sqn Attk Sqn Uty Sqn WkspAAC 36 + 236 6 + 5 6 + 59 8 + 57 8 + 57 8 + 58 3 + 124REME 3 + 124RAMC 1 + 5 1 + 5RLC 0 + 16 0 + 16APTC 0 + 1 0 + 1AGC 1 + 13 2 + 14Totals 41 + 395 6 + 5 9 + 95 8 + 57 8 + 57 8 + 58 3 + 124

SERIAL 112 - AIRMOB AVN REGT

RHQ(6 + 5)

9 x 3/4T FFR1 x 3/4T GS

2 x M/C

AuthorityHQ DAAvn1 - 112 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Wksp(3 + 124)

7 x TUM FFR4 x TUM GS

1 x Rec GSx617 x 4T4 x M/C

HQ Sqn(2 + 11)

13 x TUM FFR6 x TUM GS2 x 3/4T Amb

12 x 4T3 x UBRE

Attk Sqn(8+57)

Attk Sqn(8 + 57)

SHQ(2 + 11)

10 x TUM FFR4 x M/C

Uty Sqn(8 + 58)

SHQ(2 + 12)

5 x TUM FFR2 x M/C

Wksp SectAdmin Sect(0 + 2)2 x 4T

MT Sect(0 + 20)4 x 4T

14 x TTF1 x Tcr

Lx Flt (1)(2 + 11)

6 x Lx/TOW

Gz Flt (1)(2 + 13)6 x Gz

MT Tp(1 + 8)

Sig Tp(1 + 22)

QM(T)(1 + 8)

FAACO(0 + 3)

QM(A)(1 + 7)

RAO(2 + 14)

Cat Sect(0 + 13)

Pro Sect(0 + 4)

RAP(1 + 5)

Note:

1. Flts provide the ac from which tac Avn ptls areformed. (see Army TD Note 10.)

Wksp SectAdmin Sect(0 + 2)1 x 4T

MT Sect(0 + 22)3 x 4T

10 x TTF

Ut Flt (1)(3 + 11)

5 x Lx/TOW

Ut Flt (1)(3 + 13)

6 x Lx LBH

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SERIAL 113 - AVN ATTACK REGT (AH)

RHQ(10 + 8)

AuthorityHQ DAAvn1 - 113 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Wksp(3 + 136)

HQ Sqn(9 + 133)

Attk Sqn(9 + 75)

Attk Sqn(9 + 75)

SHQ(3 + 12)

Uty Sqn(7 + 74)

SHQ(2 + 12)

RAP(1 + 5

QM(A)(1 + 22)

Comd& Sigs Tp(3 + 53)

RA)(2 + 16)

MANPOWER SUMMARY

Arm/Svc Regt RHQ HQ Sqn Attk Sqn Attk Sqn Atk Sqn Wksp

All Cap 47 + 501 10 + 8 9 + 133 9 + 75 9 + 75 7 + 74 3 + 136Badges

Uty Flt(1 + 10)4 x LUH

NBC Trg Comd Ops/Int

NBC Trg Comd Ops/Int

Atk Flt(1 + 5)2 AH

Atk Flt(1 + 5)2 AH

Atk Flt(1 + 5)2 AH

Atk Flt(1 + 5)2 AH

FOB Flt(2 + 43)

FOB HQ(1 + 2)MT Tp

(1 + 25)QM(T)(1 + 12)

FARP Sect(1 + 26)

FOB Sect(0 + 15)

NBC Trg Comd Ops/Int

Uty Flt(1 + 10)4 x LUH

FOB Flt(2 x 43)

FOB HQ(1 + 2)

FARP Sect(1 + 26)

FOB Sect(0 + 15)

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FARP Sect(0 + 16)

SERIAL 114 - DIV AVN REGT (POST AH INTRO)

RHQ(9+ 8)

AuthorityHQ DAAvn1 - 114 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Wksp(3 + 136)

HQ Sqn(1 + 100)

Uty Sqn (GE based)(6 + 53)

SHQ(3 + 11)

Uty Sqn (UK based)(7 + 64)

SHQ(4 + 14)

Uty Sqn (UK based)(6 + 53)

SHQ(3 + 11)

RAP(1 + 5

QM(A)(1 + 18)

Comd& Sigs Tp(3 + 39)

RA)(2 + 14)

MANPOWER SUMMARYArm/Svc Regt RHQ HQ Sqn Atk Sqn Atk Sqn Atk Sqn Wksp

All Cap 40 + 414 9+ 8 9 + 100 7 + 64 6 + 53 6 + 53 3 + 136Badges

Uty Flt(1 + 10)4 x LUH

NBC Trg Comd Ops/Int

MT Tp(1 + 13)

QM(T)(1 + 11)

NBC Trg Comd Ops/Int

Uty Flt(1 + 10)4 x LUH

FOB Flt(1 + 22)

FOB HQ(1 + 1)

FARP Sect(0 + 11)

FOB Sect(0 + 10)

Uty Flt(1 + 10)4 x LUH

NBC Trg Comd Ops/Int

Uty Flt(1 + 10)4 x LUH

FOB Flt(1 + 22)

FOB HQ(1 + 1)

FARP Sect(0 + 11)

FOB Sect(0 + 10)

Uty Flt(1 + 10)4 x LUH

NBC Trg Comd Ops/Int

Uty Flt(1 + 10)4 x LUH

FOB Flt(1 + 30)

FOB HQ(1 + 1)

FOB Sect(0 + 13)

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Notes:

1. Always clockwise.

2. Approx 3km x 3 km.

OUT GATE

IN GATE

662 SQN

ATk 663 SQN

ATk

LBH

SQN AVN

COY

FARPSBG

HQ ENGR

AD

AD

9 3

ORANGE 1

SERIAL 115 – EXAMPLE OF AVN BG LAYOUT

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RHQ (1)

AuthorityHQ RLC1 - 120 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Bde Sp Sqn(2)(5)(6)

Bde Sp Sqn Bde Sp Sqn

Sqn HQ

Div Tps Sp Sqn (3) WkspHQ Sqn (4)

A2Ech

BEch

ComdTp

DefTp

Sqn HQ

LSD x 2 (8)

HQ Tp StoresTp

CombatSp Tp (9)

HQ Tp Fuel & GT TpStores Tp CombatSp Tp

Bde Log RV Tp

Tp HQ +RV Det

LSD x 4 (7)Tp HQ BulkStoresSect

DetailStoresSects x 2

ComdSect

Ech DefSect

TpHQ

DROPSSect(6 xDROPS)

TTFSects x 3(each 5 x12 m3 TTF)

Tp HQ CSSects x 5(each 6 x 8t)

MHESect

DetailStores

BulkStores

HQTp

TTFSect x 2(each 5 x12 m3

TTF)

MHESect

DROPSSect (6 x DROPS)

CS Sect(6 x 8t)

Notes:1. Forms HQ Close Sp Regt RLC.2. One Sqn affiliated to each Bde.3. Provides Log Sp for Div Tps.4. In peace admin for unit; provides ech in war.5. Note 3 (UK) Div Close Sp Regt has one fewerBde Sp Sqns.6. Note 1 (UK) Div underimplemented by 2 xUKTAP manned Bde Sp Sqns. Offset by TA Sqnsin 151 Sp Regt RLC(V).7. LSD per BG but not integral tpt lift - BG resupprovided by Combat Sp Tp. Also provides Log Spnode at Bde RV.8. LSD nodes for Div Tps - no integral lift.9. Resup lift from Combat Sp Tp in Div Tps SpSqn - resup through Div Tps DP.10. Summary for 1 (UK) Armd Div incl detail for 1 xHQ Sqn and 1 x Bde Sp Sqn. Summary for 3 (UK)Div incl detail for 1 x HQ Sqn, 2 x Bde Sp Sqnsand 1 x Div Tps Sp Sqn.

1 (UK) ArmdDiv

1. 2 Close Sp 3 11 26 30 383 622 36 12 25 33Regt RLC(plus REME) (1) (45)

3 (UK) Div2. 3 Close Sp 4 14 34 38 568 777 66 18 40 35

Regt RLC(plus REME) (1) (87)

Ser

Unit

Org

Sqn Tps Org Sldrs

P PW W

8t DROPS 12m3

TTF

Manpower Task Vehs(Aval for lift)

OtherTask Eqpt

FLT(MHE)

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ITpt(AS90)

ITpt (1)(AS90)

ITpt (1)(AS90)

ITpt (2)(FH 70 (V))

I(3)GS (V)

I

SUP

I

PCS

IHQ(7) Wksp

Tpt(5)

ACPDet

HQ TpCombat Sp Tp (6) DSA Gp Div Log

RV HQ Tp

I I

IPCS (8)(V)

(total39 x DROPS2 x 8t UBRE)

(total36 x DROPS5 x 12m TTF)3

(total16 x DROPS5 x 12m TTF8 x RTE/SRTE)

3

SERIAL 121 – 2nd LINE – GS REGT RLC (FOR 1(UK) ARMD DIV)

Org Manpower Task Vehs (Aval for lift) Other Task EqptOffrs SldrsUnit

Sqn TpsP W P W

DROPS Specialist12 M3

TTFFLT

(MHE)RTE/SRTE

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l)4 GS RegtRLC(plus REME)

6 13 37 41

(1)

648 866

(115)

84 Tk tpt 40 20 17 8

Notes:1. Note 2 x UKTAP Sqns underimplemented. Offset by TA

Sqns from 151 Sp Regt RLC(V).2. For FH70 Regt(V). One Tpt Sqn to each arty regt in sp of

Div.3. Addl GS lift for 1 (UK) Armd Div by armd orbat.4. Summary incl detail for 1 x HQ Sqn, 1 x Tpt Sqn and 1 x

Sup Sqn. Does not incl detail for 2 x UKTAP Tpt Sqns (Note1 above), Tpt Sqn(V) for FH70(V) (Note 2 above) or GS(V)Sqn (Note 3 above).

5. Each Tpt Tp has 3 x DROPS sects, each of 6 x DROPS.One tp has a fuel sect of 5 x 12m3 TTF.

6. Cbt Sp Tp has 2 x DROPS Sects (each 6 x DROPS), TpHQ, 2 x TTF Sects (each 5 x 12m3 TTFs), and RTE Sect (8x RTE/SRTE, 4 x DROPS).

7. HQ Sqn has Comd Tp, Def Tp, A2 and B Ech.8. Reinforces Regular PC Sqn

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I

Tpt

I

Tpt

ITpt (V)(3)

I

SUP

I

PCS

IHQ(7) Wksp

Tpt(5)

ACPDet

HQ TpCombat Sp Tp (6) DSA Gp

Div LogRV HQ Tp

I I

IPCS (8)(V)

(total39 x DROPS2 x 8t UBRE)

(total36 x DROPS5 x 12m TTF)3

(total16 x DROPS5 x 12m TTF8 x RTE/SRTE)

3

SERIAL 122 – 2nd LINE – GS REGT RLC (FOR 3(UK) DIV)

Org Manpower Task Vehs (Aval for lift) Other Task EqptOffrs SldrsUnit

Sqn TpsP W P W

DROPS Specialist12 M3

TTFFLT

(MHE)RTE/SRTE

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l)4 GS RegtRLC(plus REME

6 13 37 41

(1)

648 866

(115)

84 Tk tpt 40 20 17 8

Notes:1. One Tpt Sqn to each Bde Arty Regt.2. UK based.3. For FH70 Regt (V).4. Summary incl detail for 1 x HQ Sqn, 2 x Tpt Sqns, Sup

Sqn an Tk Tptr Sqn. Does not include detail for TptSqn (V).

5. Each Del Tp has 3 x DROPS sects, each of 6 xDROPS. One tp has a fuel sect of 5 x 12m3 TTF.

6. Cbt Sp Tp has 2 x DROPS Sects (each 6 x DROPS),Tp HQ, 2 x TTF Sects (each 5 x 12m3 TTFs), and RTESect (8 x RTE/SRTE, 4 x DROPS).

7. HQ Sqn has Comd Tp, Def Tp, A2 and B Ech.8. Reinforces Regular PC Sqn

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RHQ (1)

AuthorityHQ RLC

1 - 123 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

CSSG Sp Sqn

CS Tp LSD LSD Mat Tp

Sup Svcs Ammo Sqn

Notes:1. Based on 9 Sup Regt RLC (UK). Regt is responsible for holding and accounting for stocks held behind the Div Rear bdry within FSG.2. A bath sect can provide a shower per week per man in a bde sized fmn.3. Laundry Tp - greatest user Fd Hosps.4. For local purchase of spares and local contracts to sp overseas ops.5. Each ammo tp cons and ops ammo circuit (up to 10,000 tons) within FSG.6. Each Pet Tp can estab a BFI with TFCs. Each TFC holds 120m3 of fuel. Sqn holds 30-40 TFCs.7. Holds hy lift stores and E&MAs to sp holdings fwd in DA.8. Responsible for holding and delivering replacement vehs (less ADR A vehs) fwd to DA. BCRs can drive vehs fwd on route to unit or RLC pers delivervehs to Div RV.

Pet Sqn Stores Sqn Veh Tp (8) HQ Sqn

AmmoTp x 3 (5)

HQ Tp PetTp x 2 (6)

StoresTp x 3 (7)

HQ Tp HQ TpRatTp

LaundryTp (3)

BakeryTp

LocalResourceTp (4)

HQTp

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RHQ (1)

AuthorityHQ RLC

1 - 124 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

WkspHQ SqnTpt SqnTpt Sqn (3)

Sqn Admin Gp

DROPS Tp DROPS Tp(total18 x DROPS18 x DROPS tlr

DROPS Tp

DROPSSect

DROPSSect

DROPSSect

DROPSSect

(each6 x DROPS6 x DROPS tlr)

DROPSSect

SpecSect

(3 x FLRT)(1 x RTE)(1 x SRTE)

Notes:

1. Based in UK. Deployment in UK to match MLRS Regts split. 8 Tpt Regt RLC.2. Each DROPS and tlr can carry 8 x MLRS pods in war (4 on DROPS FR and 4 on tlr FR).3. Each sqn covers 2nd and 3rd Line loops for MLRS pods. Equipped for rlhds.4. 3rd Sqn estab within 7 Tpt Regt RLC. If full ARRC deployment 3rd Sqn could return to fullcomd 8 Arty Sp Regt RLC.

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SERIAL 125 – RLC ORGS: MANPOWER AND VEHS(1 (UK) ARMD DIV/3 (UK) DIV UNITS)

Org Manpower Task Vehs (Aval for lift) Other Task EqptOffrs SldrsSer Unit

Sqn TpsP W P W

8t 14t andover DROPS Specialist 8t

UBRE12m3

TTF22.5m3

TTFDROPS

TrlsFLT

MHE)RTE/SRTE

Notes

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s)1 151 Sp Regt

RLC (V) (plusREME)

4 10 39 38

(4)

530 526

(60)

30 78 25 8

(1)(3)2 157 Tpt Regt

RLC (V)5 39 38 726 841 78 78 Amb 2-4

Stretcher –45AmbCoach12m-158t Tipper –40

3 10 6 2 (1)

(4)

Arty Sp Sqn (V)(FH70)

6 6 106 128 39

Engr Sp Sqn (V) 7 7 222 250 53 8t Tipper –40

2

GS Sqn (V) 7 7 193 222 25 39 3 10 2 2

Amb Sqn (V) 7 7 149 180 Amb 2-4Stretcher 45AmbCoach12m – 15

3 5 AB Bde CSSBn

3 22 22 294 333 60 TUH (1t) –15

1(4t) 19 (2) (5)

Notes:

1. 1(UK) Armd Div.2. 3(UK) Div.3. RHQ to CSSG for C2 ondeployment. Sqns (V)supplementary to reduce 2 xArty Sp and 1 x Bde Sp Sqnnot manned with UKTAP/Resor TA. Summary incl detail for1 x HQ Sqn, 2 x GS (Arty)Sqns and 1 x Bde Sp Sqn.4. Summary incl detail for 1 xHQ Sqn (V), 1 x Arty Sp Sqn(V) FH70 (to 1 GS Regt RLC),1 x Engr Sp Sqn (V), 1 x GSSqn (V) (to 1 GS Regt RLC)and 1 x Amb Sqn (V). All Sqnsmanpower and veh quantitiesare incl in regt total.5. Summary incl detail for CSSqn, GS Sqn and 10 ABWksp.

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SERIAL 126 – RLC ORGS: MANPOWER AND VEHS (OTHER GROUPINGS)

Org Manpower Task Vehs (Aval for lift) Other Task EqptOffrs SldrsSer Unit

Sqn TpsP W P W

8t 14t andover

DROPS Specialist 8tUBRE

12m3

TTF22.5m3

TTFDROPS

TrlsFLT

MHE)RTE/SRTE

Notes

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (rs) (t)

1MND (C)24 Airmob BdeCSS Bn

3 5 22 22 333 444 30 44 3 10 13 a. 1 x HQ Sqn, 1 x Log Sqn (BdeSp Tp, Tpt Tp and Combat Sp Tp)and 8 Fd Wksp.b. 20 x 14t for mat and TSCs. Notaval for lift.

2AMF (L)AMF (L) CSS 3 19 19 181 181 20

(4t)4(4t) 8 a. Incl FLSS (Fwd Log) Sqn, ES

Coy and NSE (National Sp Elm)Sqn.

3

CSSG (UK)/CSSG (G)7 Tpt Regt RLC

(plus REME)

5 35 40

(3)

669 820

(124)

48 Tk Tptr –80Amb – 182 – 4Stretcher

50 48 6 2 a. 1 x HQ Sqn, 2 x Tk Tptr Sqns, 1x Fuel Sqn and 1 x Tpt Sqn (forGermany MLR Regt)b. Also incl Amb Tp in Fuel Sqn forGermany based Div.

.

4 8 Tpt Regt RLC(plus REME)

3 22 25(1)

306 384(51)

96 96 8 4 a. 1 x HQ Sqw and 2 x Tpt Sqn(for MLRS).

5 10 Tpt RegtRLC(plus REME)

4 29 33

(2)

499 791

(71)

204 50 153 12 8 a. 1 x HQ Sqn, 1 x Tpt Sqn, 1 xFuel Sqn and 1 x Gurkha Tpt Sqn.

6 27 Tpt Regt(plus REME)

3 22 25(1)

366 483(38)

30(4t)

8t Tipper x32Amb – 382 – 4Stretcher

50 2 a. Incl 1 x HQ Sqn, 1 x Sp andEngr Amb Sqn and 1 x Fuel Sqn.

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7 6 Sup Regt RLC(plus REME)

4 24 28 308 496(25)

65 a. All vehs to carry own mat andstores holdings.b. Fuel Fabric Tanks 12 x 43m3 and96 x 135m3.c. 1 x HQ Sqn, 1 x Ammo Sqn, 1 xPet Sqn and 1 x Stores Sqn.

8 9 Sup Regt RLC(plus REME

5 24 34 372 630(22)

57 a. See Ser 7, Note a.b. Fuel Fabric Tanks (W only) 4 x45m3 and 60 x 135m3.c. 1 x HQ Sqn, 1 x Ammo Sqn, 1 xSup Sqn, 1 x Pet Sqn and 1 xStores Sqn.

9 17 Port andMaritime RegtRLC(plus REME)

3 27 27

(4)

546 567

(92)

assorted porteqpt

a. 2 x Port Sqn, 2 x HMAV(vessels), 1 x Port Sp Sqn.b. Holds wide range of boats, craft,pontoons and port MHE (inclcontainer handling eqpt).

10 24 Regt RLC 5 24 28 67 110 a. 5 x Tpt & Mov Sqns.b. Car Tpt and Mov Sqns. (No liftoutside peacetime Germany unlesscoord HNS tpt). Mov sqns deploy.c. Manpower made up with LEC.

11 29 Regt RLC 5 32 32 327 362 a. Mov con and AD only incl AMCat South Cerney.b. Incl 3 x MC Sqns, 1 x AD Sqnand 1 x PC Sqn.

12 150 Tpt RegtRLC(V)(plus REME)

4 37 36

(4)

632 754

(84)

90 149 42 6 2 a. HQ Sqn (V) and 3 x Tpt Sqns(V).

13 Scot Tpt RegtRLC (V)(plus REME)

5 45 44

(5)

650 777

(93)

80 140 36 8 2 a. HQ Sqn (V) and 4 x Tpt Sqns(V).

14 156 Tpt RegtRLC (V)(plus REME)

4 37 36

(4)

644 772

(84)

81 162 42 6 1 a. HQ Sqn (V) and 3 x Tpt Sqns(V).

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15 152 Amb RegtRLC (V)(plus REME)

3 26 25

(3)

440 476

(51)

50

(41)

Amb – 1002 – 4Stretcher

a. HQ Sqn (V) and 2 x Amb Sqn(V)(wh amb 2-4 Stretcher).

16 161 Amb RegtRLC (V)(plus REME)

2 24 24

(3)

378 378

(40)

Coachlarge – 136(amb fit)

a. 2 x Amb Sqns(V) only (coaches).

Specimen Sqns – Tpt Lift

17 Bde Sp Sqn 10 250 30 6 15 10 a. 18 x 14T in Detailed Stores tpcarry mat and TSCs (TransportableStores Containers) – therefore notaval for lift.b. Excl REME.

18 Div Tps Sp Sqn 7 159 6 6 10 8 a. 14T in Detailed Stores Tp notaval for lift – see above.b. See Ser 19, Note b.

19 GS Tpt Sqn 6 136 36 5 a. See Ser 19, Note b.

20 “Arty Sp(MLRS)” Sqn

7 156 48 48 3 2 a. See Ser 19, Note b.

21 Tk Tptr Sqn 8 194 Tk Tptr –40

a. See Ser 19, Note b.

Notes:

1. The veh colms only show relevant task vehs. Unit admin, comd an ech vehs are not incl. Units use a small number of TTFs, 8T UBRE and DROPS which arejustified for their own purposes (eg DROPS to carry spare DROPS wheels and tyres and also t tpt SRTE etc).

2. Manpower figures incl Stores Sect personnel but REME allocations are annotated separately. Composite CSS Bns (5 AB CSS Regt, 24 Airmob Bde CS Regt andAMF(L) CSS Bn) all incl a functional Wksp.

3. In TA units the bulk of the peace manpower fig consists of TA pers. Only approx 20-30 all ranks ar reg in each TA regt.

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SERIAL 127 – CSS FUNCTIONS WITHIN A DIV AREA

1. The disposition of the DSG and the Brigade Support Group (BSG) vary in that ineach case the orgs in the fwd part of the Div area are more flexible than those in depth andcan move fwd in dir sp of the fighting elms. Those orgs in the rear of the Div area requiremore time and space to function, with a slower in and out of action time, the regular mov ofwhich would seriously disrupt CSS activity.

2. First and Second Line med resources should gen be loc where they can be readilymoved to where cas are being, or likely to be, taken. This flexibility and speed of responseis fundamental to an eff CASEVAC system.

3. C3 is the key to the system. Each part of the CSS org has to have an HQ to coorddef, to move the 'interface pts' (for example, XPs and Sqn Main) and to move the assetsand resources to match the demand. The Div and Bde RVs are vital for the con and mov ofCSS sp.

Notes:

1. Representative BG.

2. RAP and Med Sect usually colloc with BG HQ or A1 Ech. All med assets above unitlevel are under comd Comd Med.

3. A1 Ech usually comd & coord CSS assets of BG.

4. Fitter Sect colloc with F Ech. Unit OC LADs may be loc at A1 Ech.

5. A2 Echs usually 'brigaded' in fwd part of BSG with a senior ech comd to org def.

6. LSDs provide C sups & mat for fwd units & colloc with A2 Echs. Usually one per BG.

7. DS colloc with Fd Amb HQ, CO may be loc at Bde HQ and med LO will always bethere. DS does not always move with the BSG; it needs to be loc as close to battle astac sit allows to keep CASEVAC lines as short as poss. Preferred means ofCASEVAC from all med units is SH (ideally dedicated).

8. FRTs, from the Fwd Pl (old FRG), provide fwd repair in accordance with Comd ES'splan. May be alloc to BG LADs or 'cab-ranked' or held back in the Fwd Pl or evenoutside bde area altogether. ECP normally colloc with Fwd Pl.

9. Bde Sp SHQ (Sqn Main) is a C3 node; holding stocks as nec and con fwd andrearward mov of replen vehs. It may also admin HQ BSG and they will often colloc.

10. Bde RV manned by CS Sqn Det + Pro + C3. Key role of con mov in and out of thebde area.

11. XPs may be estb as a C3 node where the distances become stretched. More likely tobe between 2nd/3rd Line but could be within 2nd Line.

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12. Div Tps Fd Amb. Primary role to provide med sp to DSG but can be deployed asComd Med wishes.

13. Comds BG replen system & can comd def & mov of fwd part of the hour-glass,specifically in Offensive Ops where CSS elms are well fwd providing intimate sp toleading elms.

14. For div tps.

15. HLS for CASEVAC.

16. The ACP is another C3 nodal pt, con fwd mov of arty ammo. It may be loc within theBSG for def and mov. Replen vehs usually mov via Div and Bde RVs.

17. Hosp is sp by RE, RLC laundry, pnr and tpt (amb) sp. Deployed only when warrantedby foreseen cas and may be lt scales. Once deployed it is difficult to reloc quickly;siting by Comd Med is critical.

18. Stocks and mat grounded on DROPS Flatracks and usually overseen by SHQs anddets from Close and Gen Log Sp Regts depending on the loc within DSG. Bulkbreaking of stocks also carried out here to make up BG loads. HLS colloc if poss.

19. 1 (UK) Armd Div has 3 x Reg REME Bn and 1 x TA REME Bn as shown. 3 (UK) Divhas only 1 Reg REME Bn and 1 x TA REME Bn. The 1 (UK) Armd Div TA REME Bnwould work for CSSG(G) the 3 (UK) Div TA REME Bn would work for CSSG(UK).ES functional split: CS - exchange PPs, E&MA, LRUs for high pri eqpt (fwd repair),arm repair, A veh repair (high pri), SA and MG repair, and rec from battlefield; GS -most elect/optronic repair, PP repair, spec B vehs, low pri A vehs, depth repair (asnec), most ac repair, and rear rec/backloading; TA - gen and B veh repair, rec, andreclamation. Eqpt XP incl PP XP. Specific relationships are: ES Bn HQ comd CS/GScoys (no and structure of bns depends on type of fmn being sp); TA Bn may alsoprovide ES sp within FSG if nec; and Ac Bn REME exerts Functional Con over all AcES, and its HQ may be colloc with Comd ES.

20. HQ DSG comds def and mov of the DSG. May be colloc and/or blended with HQ GenSp Regt. HQ of rear area sy force needs to be colloc with HQ DSG for effective C3,especially of fire.

21. Illustrative sy force: usually needs AD, ground forces, recce and hel for flankprotection.

22. Div RV manned by a det from Gen Sp Regt. RV is normally the main entry into divarea although an addl CSS tfc entry pt may be estb if required. Tasks and importanceas per Note 10 above.

23. B Echs are normally adjacent to the Div RV.

24. Div Arty may move as an Arty Gp. Ammo is provided via ACPs whereas other C supsare drawn from Div Tps DP.

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25. Poss alloc is one Fwd Del Sqn per div. Rft vehs and crews are received from HoldingSqn at 3rd Line. Replacement crews come from fol sources: ITR, crews from disabledvehs and dischargees from med org. Armd Del should therefore be linked-in with persrft system and appropriate med & ES units.

26. The FSG gp shown is illustrative only. FSG ORBAT is matched to specific ops asnec.

Notes:

Detailed descriptions and other information about these groupings and their relevance inCSS orgs are given in AFM Vol 1 Pt 6 Combat Service Support (CSS) as shown below.

Ch - Page

1. F ech 6 - 1

2 A1 ech 6 - 2

3. A2 ech 6 - 2

4. B ech 6 - 2

5. Bde RV – Brigade RV 5 - 1

6. Div RV – Divisional RV 4 - 2

7. BS – Brigade Support Group 5 - 1

8. DSG – Divisional Support Group 4 - 1

9. FSG – Forward Support Group 3 - 3

10. ARR – Armour Replacement Regiment 3 - 27

11. RHU – Reinforcement Holding Unit 3 - 6

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F Ech F Ech F Ech F Ech F Ech

A2

Ech

A2 Ech

LSD

A2 Ech

LSD

(1)

A1 Ech(2)

(3)

DP

(5)BdeRV (-)

CSBdeSp

ACP

Arty

Nat

ures

BG

Nat

ures

Arty Sp GS

CSEngrRVDSA

FdSp

XPDiv TpsDP

DivRV

DivRV

GS(6)

FSGSupplyAreas

Fitter Sect

FRT Fwd

ECPBdeRV

Fwd CS

CS (-)

BLP

GS

(V)

Level 4Evacuation

out of Theatre

Fit Indv

Fit Indv

Fd Hosp (1)

(-)

Rear

Fwd

AMBXP

(Reinforced byMed Sect)RAP

BdeRV

BdeRV

B Ech(4)

DivRV

DivRV

HoldingArea

(11)

RHU ARR (10)

Evacuation

PWCSSG PW HoldingArea(up to 500 PW each)

PWDiv PWCollecting Point(up to 200 PW)

Bde PWCollectingPoint

BG PWRV

DS

Logistic Support Equipment Support Medical Support Reinforcements/Replacements

PW

I I I I I I I I I I

XXXXX

XX XX XX XX XX

B

S

G

D

S

G

F

S

G(9)

(8)

(7)

Th

ird

Lin

eS

eco

nd

Lin

e G

ener

al S

up

po

rtS

eco

nd

Lin

e C

lose

Su

pp

ort

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SERIAL 128 - PROPOSED ORBAT FOR ATTK SP REGT RLC

RHQ

CO2IC Ops OffrAdjt RSMRegtl Ops Cell

HQ BSG

24 (HQ) Sqn RLC

SHQEch RAOAdmin Tp Rad TpMHE Sect Def Sec

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Regtl Wksp

4 x Sqn Fit Sect 4 x Rec Sect Wksp Stores Sect

SHQ

HQ Tp3 x LSD (0 + 15)HLS Det (0 + 6)Admin Sect

MHE Sect6 x JCB(0 + 7)

Att Sp TpOC - Lt

Att Sp Sect6 x DROPS

Att Sp Sect6 x Drops

Fuel Sect5 x MMT

Fuel Sect5 x MMT

Att Sp TpOC - Lt

Att Sp Sect6 x DROPS

Att Sp Sect6 x DROPS

Fuel Sect5 x MMT

Fuel Sect5 x MMT

Att Sp TpOC - Lt

Att Sp Sect6 x DROPS

Att Sp Sect6 x Drops

Fuel Sect5 x MMT

Fuel Sect5 x MMT

Atk Sp Sqn RLC 82 AM GS Sqn RLC 63 AM Bde Sp Sqn RLC

SHQHQ BSA

GLOBAL OLIVER VITAL SEESUPS

HQ TpHLS Det (0 + 6)Adin Sect

MHE Sect5 x Volvo7 x JCB(0 + 18)

Fuel and GT TpOC - Lt

DROPS Sect Fuel Sect6 x DROPS 6 x MMT (Avn)

DROPS Sect Fuel Sect6 x DROPS 6 x MMT (Avn)6 x Tlrs

DROPS Sect Fuel Sect6 x DROPS 6 x MMT (Road)6 x Tlrs10 x Water Cans

Sup Svcs TpOC - Lt

Fuel Sect2 x EBFI (0 + 16)

Rats Sect(0 + 10)

Ammo Sect(0 + 6)

Bulk Water/MBLU/NBC(0 + 18)

SHQ

HQ Tp4 x LSD (0 + 20)HLS Det (0 + 6)Admin Sect

MHE Sect6 x JCB(0 + 7)

CS TpOC - Lt

CS Sect6 x 8 ton

CS Sect6 x 8 ton

CS Sect6 x 8 ton

Bde Rev Det(0 + 12)

Fuel & GT TpOC - Lt

DROPS Sect6 x DROPS

DROPS Sect6 x DROPS

DROPS Sect6 x DROPS

Fuel Sect6 x MMT

ABBG Log Sp TpOC - Capt

19 all ranksPara Trained

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HQ(5 + 12)

Rear Sqn HQ(1 + 2)

Fwd Sqn HQ(2 + 3)

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Armd Sect(0 + 23)

Amb Tp HQ(1 + 3)

Wh Sect(0 + 23)

Fwd Tp HQ( 1 + 1)

Wh Med Sect(1 + 10)

Armd Med Sect(x 5)

(1 + 10)

Sp Tp(1 + 33)

Treatment Tp (1)(17 + 38)

Note:

1. Treatment Tp forms a DS on deployment.

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HQ(4 + 11)

Rear SqnHQ (1 + 2)

Fwd SqnHQ (2 + 3)

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Amb Tp HQ(1 + 49)

Fwd Tp HQ( 1 + 1)

Psychiatric Sect(3 + 4)

Wh Med Sect (x 6)(1 + 10)

Sp Tp(2 + 30)

Treatment Tp (1)(17 + 39)

Note:

1. Treatment Tp forms a DS on deployment.

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HQ(6 + 11)

Rear SqnHQ (1 + 2)

Fwd SqnHQ (1 + 3)

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Amb Tp HQ(1 + 49)

Fwd Tp HQ( 1 + 1)

Psychiatric Sect(2 + 3)

Med Sect (x 7) (3)(1 + 10)

Sp Tp(2 + 31)

Fd Sgy Team (x 2) (2)(6 + 14)

Notes:

1. Treatment Tp forms a DS on deployment.2. Incl 359 (Airmob) FST(V) which is OPCOM 24 Bde in war.3. Incl 2 x Med Sect from 220 Fd Amb(V) which are OPCOM 24 Bde in war.

Treatment Tp (1)(20 + 41))

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SERIAL 133 - PARA FD AMB

HQ(6 + 11)

Rear SqnHQ (1 + 2)

144 Para Sqn RAMC (V)HQ

(2 + 6)

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Med Sect (x 2)(1 + 10)

Sp Tp(0 + 12)

Fd Surg Team (x 3)(3 + 3)

Spec Tp(7 + 10)

Med Sect (x 2)(1 + 10)

Para Med Sect (x 3)(1 + 9)

Sp Tp(1 + 26)

Treatment Tp (1)(15 + 33)

Notes:

1. Treatment Tp forms a DS on deployment.

Amb Tp(1 + 14)

Fwd SqnHQ (1 + 2)

Fd Surg Team (x 3)(2 + 4)

Fwd Tp HQ(1 + 1)

Med Tp(6 + 18)

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SERIAL 134 – MED STAFF SUMMARY TABLES

Offrs Sldrs FV 432 FV 434 Amb 1tonne

4t B Veh/tlr

Armd Fd Amb 34 231 21 1 11 15 46

Wh Fd Amb 37 236 18 14 71

Airmob Fd Amb 47 225 18 14 71

Para Fd Amb 60 312 18 16 87

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SER 136 - ES ORGS

1 (UK) ARMD DIV

Comd ES

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Div Sp Bn REME Div Sp Bn REMEDiv Sp Bn REME

CS Coy (1)

GS Coy (2)

HQ Coy

Gar Wksp (4)

3 (UK) Div

Comd ES

AMF(L) Log SpBn (Wksp Coy)

3 Cdo Bde Log Bn(Wksp Sqn)

24 Bde CSS Bn(Wksp Coy)

Div Sp Bn REMEDiv Sp Bn REMEHQ

5 Bde Log Bn(Wksp Coy)

CS Coy (1) GS Coy(1 (UK) Armd Div)

HQ Coy (2)

Bn REME (V) (CSSG(G))(CSSG (UK))

HQ

1 x Rec Coy1 x Port &Reclam Coy

2 x Wksp Coy

Bn REME (V) (Force/ARRC Tps) (3)HQ

1 x Rec Coy1 x Reclam Coy 1 x Wksp Coy

Bn REME (V) (POE Sp) (3)HQ

1 x Port & ReclamCoy

1 x Port WkspCoy

1 x Rec Coy 2 x Wksp Coy 4 x Spec Pls

AC Sp Bn REMEHQ

GS Coy1(UK) Armd Div

GS Coy(24 Bde)

GS Coy3(UK) Div

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ARRC Eqpt and Manpower Summary (PE)

Offrs Sldrs SultanARRVRepair

WarriorFV

4344t 8t 14t

DROPS

Veh

Wh Rec& Let

B VehC VehEqpts

Tlr Eqpts Mobile Saxon

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q)

Div Sp Bn REME(1 Armd Div)

22 328 7 6 7 2 41 29 7 7 9 34 6 56 24 -

Div sp Bn REME (3Div (6)

23 366 1 3 4 3 57 28 10 8 6 31 5 100 72 4

Ac Sp Bn REME 24 422 - - - - 95 15 7 - 10 86 2 147 45 -

Notes:

1. CS Coy is org into Fwd Pl and Production Pl to carry out fwd repair, gen repair, limited battle damage repair and rec of battle winningeqpts.

2. GS Coy is org to provide Power Pack Repair Facility (PPRF) Pl, Vehicle and General (V & G Pl) Pl and Optronics Pl to carry out mostelectronic/optronic repair, power pack repair, spec B veh repair and recs.

3. The Div Sp Bn REME (V) (Force/ARRC Tps) provides addl veh repair, rec and reclam in the AOR of the deployed Div.

4. Gar Wksp does not deploy. Bns in 3(UK) Div do not have Gar Wksps.

5. The figures do not include the RLC stores pls.

6. From Apr 00 a further Regular Div Sp Bn will form based on Wksp Coy of 5 Log Bn in order to sp 12 Mech Bde (+).

7. From Apr 00 the Wksp Coy in 24 Bde CSS Bn will be subsumed into the Ac Sp Bn which will re-role as the Air Asslt Bde Sp Bn

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SERIAL 137 – ES IN FCZ

1. LADs. LADs vary in size from 22-90 all ranks depending on the eqpt of the parent unit. They have their own estb. LADs carry out Level 2 repair,provide 1st line rec and are att to the fol units in the FCZ:

a. Armr: Armd regt, armd recce regt.b. Comms: Armd div HQ and sig regt.c. Inf: Arm inf bn.

2. Regt/Sqn Wksps. Regt/sqn wksps carry out Level 2 repair and provide 1st line rec, in addition they carry out Level 3 repair to the spec eqpt of theparent unit. They are att to the fol units:

a. Arty: Fd regt (AS90), Fd regt (Lt Gun), (FH 70) depth fire regt (MLRS), A regt (Rapier, HVM SP, HVM SP/LML), ST Regt.b. Log: Tpt regt, Su regt.c. Engr: All Engr regts.d. Avn: Regt AAC.

3. Other units have att tradesman incl on the parent unit estb. These are not LADs.

REC VEHS IN ARMD DIV

Unit Wh Samson ARRV/ARV Warrior Rec Veh Tlr and Semi-tlrs(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

Armd Div HQ and Sig Regt 2Armd Regt (Type 50) 1 1 5Armd Recce Regt 2 5Depth Fire Regt (MLRS) 2 2 2Fd Regt (AS90) 1 4AD Regt (Rapier) 4AD Regt (HVM) 4CS Engr Regt 1 1 1Armd Inf Bn 1 1 4Div Sp Bn REME 7 6 2Div Sp Bn REME (V) 34 4 TLRSCS Regt RLC 4GS Regt RLC 5

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SERIAL 138 – ES TA ORGS

Ser Unit No of Units Org/Eqpt Indep/Spec Esbt Role(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)1. Force/ARRC Tps Sp

Bn REME (V)1 Bn HQ, Rec, Reclam, Wksp

CoysInd 306 2nd line sp to Force/ARRC (UK)

deployed div2. CSSG Bn REME (V) 2 Bn HQ, 1 x Rec Coys, 2 x

Wksp Coys, 1 x Port &Reclam Coy

Ind 397 2nd line sp on ARRC (UK) LOC

3. POE Sp Bn REME(V)

1 Bn HQ, Port & Reclam Coy,4 x Spec Pls, 2 x WkspCoys, Port Coy

Spec/Ind 593 2nd line sp to POE

4. LAD 14 Ind/Spec 15-40 Armd Recce Regt(V) - 1Inf Bn (V) - 0AD Regt RA (V) - 3Fd Regt RA (V) - 0Sig Regt (V) - 10

5. Sqn/Regt Wksp 17 Ind/Spec 29-91 Engr Regts (V) - 7Tpt Sqns (V) - 1Tpt Regts (V) - 7FH 70 (V) - 2

Note:

1. RLC stores platoons not included.

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SERIAL 141 - 1 RMP ORBAT

RHQ(7 + 8)

6 x TUM FFR1 x TUL GS7 x Tlr Cargo

AuthorityHQ PM(A)

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4 BPU(2 + 67)BPU HQ(2 + 13)

3 x TUM FFR 1 x TUM GS4 x Tlr Cargo 1 x Truck 4T

1 x MC Gen Purpose

7 BPU(2 + 67)

1(UK) Armd Div Pro Coy(5 + 134)Coy HQ(4 + 25)

7 x TUM FFR 2 x TUM GS9 x Tlr Cargo 1 x Truck 4T

1 x MC Gen Purpose

20 BPU(2 + 67)

Pl(0 + 25)

Pl(0 + 25)

Pl(0 + 25)

Inv Sect(1 + 9)

5 x TUL FFR5 x Tlr Cargo

SIB Det(0 + 25)

2 x TUL FFR2 x Tlr Cargo

21 Pl(0 + 25)

1 Pl(0 + 25)Pl HQ(0 + 4)

1 x TUM FFR1 x Tlr Cargo

Sect(0 + 7)

2 x TUM FFR2 x Tlr Cargo

1 x MC Gen Purpose

Sect(0 + 7)

Sect(0 + 7)

Notes:

1. 1 RMP (WE) comprises of an RHQ, 3 x BPUs and a Div Pro Coy and is formed from 1 RMP's PE of 17 + 373,includes 110, 111 and 115 Pro Coys which provide General Police Duties support to the Military Community.2. The SIB Dets and the nucleus of the Inv Sect come to 1 RMP from Spec Ops Unit RMP (G) in war.

Unit

RHQ4 BPU7 BPU20 BPU1(UK) Armd DivPro Coy

Totals

Offrs

72225

18

Sldrs

8676767134

343

TUMFFR

617171735

92

TULFFR

2225

11

TUMGS

1112

5

TULGS

1

1

MC

77713

34

4T

1111

4

TlrCargo

720202042

109

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1 MI Bn (GE)

HQ (1)

AuthorityHQ D Int Corps

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1 Int Coy (2) 3 Sy Coy2 Int Coy

2 MI Bn (UK)

2 MI Coy (3) 3 MI Coy (3) 4 MI Coy (3) 5 MI Coy (3) 6 MI Coy (4) 9 MI Coy (5)

Notes:

1. Includes 18 Int & Sy Sect responsible for Theatre int and sy trg.2. Provides int sects for corps, div and bde HQs.3. 2, 3, 4 and 5 MI Coys provide int and sy sp to their respectively numbered Fmns and Regional HQs.4. 6 MI Coy provides support to HQ Land G2 staff, JFHQ J2 staff and trg sp within the UK.5. 9 MI Coy provides specialist counter intelligence, HUMINT and protective security capabilities for Land Command.

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MI20

201202

203204

MI21

211212

213

MI22

221222

223224

MI23 MI24

241242

243244

MI25

251252

253254

MI26

261262

263264

MI29

291292

293294

201202

(271)(272)

CO

HQ TrgCVHQ

TSO/TISO

I I

I I I I I I I I

225

231232

233234

235

(1)

(2)

(3)

NOTES:

1. Tech Staff Offr and Tech Int Staff Offr Pool.2. Trg Coy staff from compostie MI sects once Mobilisation tasks complete.3. MI sect strength is 12 all ranks.

(LONDON)(LONDON)

(LONDON)

(LONDON) (LONDON) (LONDON) (LONDON)(EDINBURGH/BELFAST)

(YORK/GATESHEAD)

(KEYNSHAM/CARDIFF)

(BIRMINGHAM/PRESTON)

SERIAL 146 – INT CORPS ORG (TA UNITS)

3 MI (V) BN AND CVHQ INT CORPS

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CJO (3*)

DEPUTIESNavalLandAir

ACOSJ1/J4

ACOSJ2

ACOSJ3

DACOSJ3 Ops Sp

ACOSJ3(M)

ACOSJ3(L)

ACOSJ3(A)

ACOSJ5

ACOSJ6

CIVSECJ8/J9

DJF Trg & Stds CJFO

COS (2*)

DACOSJF Stds

DACOSJF Ex

COSJFHQ

DACOSJ1

DACOSJ4

DACOS(A)J5

DACOS(B)J5

JFHQStaff

CJFORT (2*)

(2*)

(1*)

SERIAL 150 – OUTLINE STAFF ORG PJHQ

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CJFO

COS

J1/J4 J2 J3/J5/J7 J6 J8 ADMIN

MI DET JTFHQ SIGNAL SQUADRON

J9

OPS SP OPS/PLANS OPS/TRG

CIVSEC

COS COORD

Note (1). This example shows Sigs and Int additions but will include other staff elms depending on the task.

StaffSig SqnMI Det Total

55142

6203

SERIAL 151 – OUTLINE STAFF ORG JFHQ (1)

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SERIAL 152 - JOINT NBC REGT OUTLINE STRUCTURE (5)

NBC REGT (24 + 275)

HQ

Sqn (1) Sp Sqn

AuthorityJt NBC Regt

1 - 152 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Notes:

1. Peace only - posts are drawn from Sp Sqn HQ.2. Peace only - posts are drawn from across the Regt.3. Only 4 x TUM FFR but 2 x TUM GS.4. 6 x MPDS mtd on 6 x DROPS MMLC5. Pers: Army 244, RAF 55

Sqn (2)

PBDS Tp(1 + 38)

8 x TUM FFR3 x Truck 4T

1 x Truck Cargo

FUCHS Tp(3 + 29)

1 x CVR SULTAN2 x TUM FFR5 x FUCHS

Sqn HQ Sp elms Sqn HQ(3 + 29) (3)

Sp elms(3 + 27)

Comd Tp(Comms)

QM (T)(Sup)

HQ LAD(Eng)

Trg Wing(1)

MPDS Tp(1 + 26)

6 x TUM FFR7 x Truck 4T

6 x MPDS (4)

MT (2)

PBDS Tp(1 + 38)

8 x TUM FFR3 x Truck 4T

1 x Truck Cargo

FUCHS Tp(3 + 29)

1 x CVR SULTAN2 x TUM FFR5 x FUCHS

Sqn HQ(3 + 29)

2 x CVR SULTAN2 x Truck 4T

1 x Amb5 x TUM FFR1 x TUM GS1 x Truck 8T

1 x Rec Wh GS

Sp elms

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SERIAL 153 - JOINT NBC REGT DEPLOYED STRUCTURE

HQ

Sqn 1 Sqn 3

AuthorityJt NBC Regt

1 - 153 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

This shows a generic deployed structure. Actual numbers of Sqn HQs and NBC tps will depend upon the force package.

Sqn 2

Sqn HQ Sp elms

HQ Sqn Sp elms

Comd Tp(Comms)

QM (T)(Supply)

Sqn HQ Sp elmsSqn HQ Sp elms

PBDS Tp x 2

CSS Repair Team

MPDS Tp

CSS

FUCHS Tp x 2

Repair Team

HQ LADEngr

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SERIAL 156 – BRITISH FORCES FALKLAND ISLESCOMD (1)

HQ BFFI

RNTG337.01 (2)

NEFI(3)

FI RE RE GP(4)

SGLS D(5)

RIC (6) SAD (7)

JSEOD(8)

JCUFI(9)

JSSU(10)

JSPSU(11)

RAOSTP

SP GPRIFLEPL (x 3)

SP GP

FIDF COMDSEC

FI AIR WING FI ESTATESBRANCH FI

ENGINEERINGUNIT

FILOGISTIC

UNITFI ADMIN

UNIT

1435 FLT4 x F3

TORNADO

1312 FLT1 x C130

1 x VC10K

78 SQN2 x CH47

2 x SK(SAR)

RRS(13)

303 SU(12)

1. One star-rotational.

2. RN Task Group - 1 x RN Frigate/Destroyer 70% of year.- 1 x RFA 70% of year.- 1 x Patrol Vessel 100% of year.- 1 x SSN - occasionally.- 1 x Fwd Repair Ship occasionally.

3. NEFI - Naval Engineering Falkland Islands.

4. Falkland Islands Royal Engineer Group (c 90 men) on 4 month roulement..

5. South Georgia Logistic Detachment - 15 pax, on 4 month roulement .

6. Roulement Infantry Company - 4 month roulement.

7. Stanley Administrative Detachment - Administers JSEOD andthe Military Wing of the Hospital.

8. Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

9. Joint Communications Unit Falkland Islands.

10. Joint Service Signals Unit.

11. Joint Service Provost and Security Unit.

12. Controls radar and FI Air Defence Ground Environment.

13. Resident Rapier Squadron.

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SERIAL 157 – BRITISH FORCES GIBRALTAR OUTLINE ORG

CBF

Mil Asst

SO3 J3 (Pinfo/Coord) SO2 J3 (Protocol)

CHIEF STAFF OFFICER (OPS/PLANS) COMD SEC CHIEF STAFF OFFICER (SUPPORT)

CommandLogisticsOfficer

GarrisonSupportOfficer

CommandMedicalOfficer

CommandEstatesOfficer

EWC AFWO MESWorks

SO2 J4(Project

Sponsor)

PROM

SRAFO/SO1 J5 Plans

SO1 J3/J5 (Ops)/CO RN Gib

NATO/CISRegistry

SO2 J8 (BMOps/HQ)

SO2 J6 (Ops)

SO2 J3/J5(Mar)

SO2 J3/J5(Land)

SO2 J2/J3/J5(Air)

SO2 J2 (Sy)/OC GPSU

SO2 J6 (IT)

SO3 J3/J7(Land)

Chaplain SO2 J1(H&S)

SO2 J8(BM Sp)

SO2 J4(Log/Eng)

SO2 J1 SO3 J4(Cat)

SO2 J3(ETS)

CFO

COMMANDSECRETARIAT

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SERIAL 158 - BRITISH FORCES CYPRUS OUTLINE ORG

HQ BFC

CBF ** (1)

AuthorityHQ CBF

1 - 158 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

EPISKOPIGARRISON

DHEKELIAGARRISON

FORCE TROOPSRAFAKROTIRI

Troodos StnWSBA Bn (2)

Ayios NikolaosStn

ESBA Bn (2)

16 Flt AAC (3)

162 Sp Sqn RE

259 Sig Sqn

84 Sqn RAF (4)

12 SU RAF

CJPU (6)

CJSU (7)

CLU (8)

CEU (9)

CDASU (10)

JSHU (11)

CPO

CWU (12)

ETS

JSSU (13) (14)

CTP 259 SigSqn (14)

Notes:

1. CBF is also the Administrator of the Sovereign base areas.2. Light roled inf bn.3. GAZELLE.4. WESSEX.5. Cyprus Joint Service Adventure Training Centre.6. Cyprus Joint Police Unit.7. Cyprus Joint Security Unit.8. Cyprus Logistic Unit.9. Cyprus Engineering Unit.10. Cyprus Defence Animal Suport Unit.11. Joint Service Health Unit.12. Cyprus Works Unit.13. Joint Service Signals Unit [formerly 9 Sig Regt (R) & 33 SU)] based at Ayios Nikolaos.14. ADCON to CBF. (TACON in crisis).

CJSATC (5)

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SERIAL 160 - UKSF GROUP (1)

HQ Directorate of Special Forces (HQ DSF)(2), (3) & (4)

AuthorityHQ DSF

1 - 160 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

SBS RM(5) & (7)

SAS Regt SAS Regt (V) x 2(6)

SAS Sig Sqn(7)

SAS (V) Sig Sqn(6) & (7)

Notes:

1. The UKSF Mission is to deliver the SF capability required to support Government Foreign, Security and Defence Policy.

2. HQ DSF provides both a MOD Directorate and a deployable SF Component HQ (SFCHQ). HQ DSF tasks in support of the UKSF Mission are:a. Provide SF advice and specialist staff support.b. Command teh UKSF Group.c. Deliver SF capability as required in the MOD’s Departmental Plan.d. Conduct operations as directed by CDS.

3. HQ DSF is a Joint HQ manned by SF and non-SF personnel from all three armed Services and the MOD Civil Service. Director Special Forces (DSF) isa MOD Central Staff Director reporting directly to Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Commitments) (DCDS(C)). DSF also commands the UKSF Group and holdsthe single Service Army appointment of DSAS and Comd SAS Group exercising FULL COMD of the SAS on behalf of CGS. Operationally DSF commandsfrom either the MOD Defence Crisis Management Centre (DCMC) or PJHQ. He is assisted by a Deputy Director (DDSF) who deploys with, andcommands, theSFCHQ in support of Joint Force Comd (JTFC) and by a COS who maintains the functions of the HQ as a MOD Directorate. Within the HQ the differentbranches are: Co-ord, J1/J4, J2, J3Ops & Plans, J3 Sp & Trg, CIS/OR and J9. There are also SF Cells in PJHQ and the Commitments area of the MOD.

4. The single Services provide units nominated, but not dedicated, tu support SF. The units are: RN SF Sp Vessel, RN Hel Sqns x 2, AAC Hel Sqn, RAMCPara Med Tp, C130 Flt & CH47 Flt.

5. FULL COMD of SBS RM remains with CINCFLEET exercised through CGRM. OPCOM is permanently delegated to HQ DSF. Within SBS RM there is aSBS RMR element.

6. SAS (V) regts each have 3 ptl sqns assigned to sp the ARRC. All the reserve units (SBS RMR, SAS(V) & SAS(V) Sig Sqn) reinforce the regular unitswhen required.

7. SAS Sig Sqns are manned by specially selected R SIGNALS pers. The SBS RM Sig Tp is manned by RM Sigs. Technical Control of all UKSF GroupCIS assets, including SBS RM Sig Tp and SAS(V) Sig Sqn, is exercised by OC SAS Sig Sqn.

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SERIAL 161 - SBS RM

HQ SBS

AuthorityHQ DSF

1 - 161 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

HQ Sqn Ops Dept

QM Dept Pay &Records

MT Med Sigs Tp(1)

Ops Cell Int Sect OpsResearch

ODW (2)

C Sqn (3) M Sqn (4) Z Sqn (5) (10) Trg Sqn (6)

DiveTeams

SF SelectionTeam (11)

BoatTeam

Tp

Tp

CTW (9) Tp Tp Tp Tp

Tp (14)(1 + 15)

Tp Tp Tp RMR(8)

Tp RNLMC(7)

Notes:

1. Sig Tp is manned by RM Sigs. The Tp provide sp to each Sqn as required and provide worldwide secure comms dir to HQ SBS.2. Operational Development Wing (ODW). Provide Op/Trg dir and eqpt research and development.3. Principal Task: Conventional Op. C Sqn forms part of the UKSF Standby Sqn roster alongside the SAS Regt Sqns.4. Principal Task: Maritime Counter Terrorist (MCT) Op.5. Principal Task: Tactical maritime and riverine force projection sp for entry and exfiltration.6. Selection and internal trg.7. Regular RNLMC amph SF att on TTW.8. Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) and part-time sp to SBS.9. Counter Terrorist Wing (CTW). Op/Trg sp to M Sqn.10. SBS op pers are static line para trained with selected pers trained in Free Fall. Individual tp spec capabilities cover means of entry and exfiltration in maritime and

riverine op. Individual skills include comms, med, dmls and languages.11. Part of joint SBS/SAS selection trg team. Responsible for joint SF selection.

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SERIAL 162 - SAS REGT

RHQ

AuthorityHQ DSF

1 - 162 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

HQ Sqn Trg Sqn (1)

QM Dept RAO MT Med Cat SelectionCell

SAA Cell Ed Centre Med Cell

CRW(5)

FPW(6)

IntSect

OpsResearch

Notes:

1. Trg Sqn is responsible for the joint SF selection course with instructors provided by both SAS and SBS RM. The sqn is also responsible for initial and continuation trg.2. All 22 SAS op pers are static line para trained; only air tp pers are trained in mil free fall skills. Individual tp spec capabilities (amph, air, mob and mountain) reflect trg in

means of entry and exfil. Individual skills incl languages, med, dmls and comms.3. A Sig Tp is provided for each sqn as required providing secure comms direct to RHQ in UK. The sig tps are manned by R SIGNALS pers from the SAS Sig Sqn.4. 3 lt hels in sp of UKSF in UK.5. Counter Revolutionary Warfare Wing.6. Force Projection Wing.

Dml Cell ParaCentre (2)

Ops/Int

Sqn Sqn Sqn (7)(6 + 66)

Sqn Hel Flt (4)

Air Tp(1 + 15)

Mob Tp(1 + 15)

Mountain Tp(1 + 15)

Sig Tp (3)Amph Tp(1 + 15)

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SERIAL 165 - RN COMD STRUCTURE

NAVY BOARDFIRST SEA LORDChief of Naval Staff

AuthorityDNSD MOD

1 - 165 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Assistant Chief of theNaval Staff

Director General SurfaceShips Controller of the Navy

Chief ofFleet Support (1)

Second Sea LordCinC Naval Home Command

CinC Fleet

FLEETCINC FLEET

SECOND PERMANENT UNDERSECRETARY OF STATE

DEPUTY COMMANDER FLEETCOMMAND SECRETARY

Flag OfficerSea Training

Flag OfficerNaval Aviation

Flag OfficerSubmarines

Commander UKTask Group

Commandant GeneralRoyal Marines

Flag OfficerSurface Flotilla

SECOND SEA LORDSECOND SEA LORD

CinC Naval Home Command

Medical DirectorGeneral (Navy)

Director GeneralNaval Chaplaincy

Flag OfficerTraining and Recruitment

Chief of StaffPersonnel Strategy

Naval SecretaryNaval Manning

COMMAND SECRETARY

NAVAL SUPPORT COMMANDCHIEF OF FLEET SUPPORT

Director GeneralAircraft (Navy)

Acting Chief ExecShip Support Agency

Chief ExecutiveNaval Bases

Director GeneralFleet Support

Hydrographerof the Navy

Assistant U S of State(Fleet Support)

Flag OfficerScotland, N. England

N. Ireland

PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR GENERAL SURFACE

SHIPS CONTROLLERDIRECTOR GENERAL SUBMARINES

DEPUTY CONTROLLER

Note:1. Parts of Fleet Support tobe transferred to Chief DefenceLogistics dcuring 1999.

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SSSX

HQ 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines (1)

HQ and Signal Squadron

I

sss

sss sssEWSSS

sss MPSSS SSS

CommsTroop

BrigadePatrolTroop

ElectronicWarfareTroop

JavelinTroop

RoyalMarines

Police TroopTactical Air

Control Parties

605608611612

SSS SSSsss sss sss

sss SBS

I I I I I I I I I I

CommandoUnits

ArtilleryRegiment

Air Defence(2)Battery

Commando Logistic Regiment

EngineerSquadrons

Assault (5)Squadron

HQCommando

Aviation

Elements of Special Forces

I I I I

TransporSquadron

OrdnanceSquadron

MedicalSquadron

WorkshopSquadron

LightHelicopterSquadron

SupportHelicopterSquadrons

I I

847 845846

(3)(4)

404245 29 20

59131(v) 539

MPADYBPT

Notes:1. Approx reg PE: 4,600 all ranks,317 all terrain vehs and 1,039 wh vehs.2. 8 x Rapier FSB2.3. Naval Air Squadrons (NAS 12 x SK4 (9 at PE).4. Incl 6 x Lynx/TOW and 9 c Gazelle.5. Incl 16 x Rigid Raiding Craft (RRC), 18 x Inflatable Raiding Craft (IRC), 2 x LCU, 4 x LCVP and 4 x Landing Craft Air Cushion (Light) (LCAC(L)).

SERIAL 166 – 3 CDO BDE RM

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SERIAL 167 - CDO RM

Cdo HQ(8 + 8)

AuthorityHQ RM

1 - 167 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

HQ CoyHQ (1 + 7)

Rifle Coy

Recce Tp(1 + 21)

Atk Tp(1 + 95)

(24 x Milan)

MG Tp(0 + 15)

Asslt Engr Tp(1 + 17)

Mor Tp(1 + 54)

(9 x 81 mm)

Rifle CoyHQ (2 + 7)

Sp CoyHQ (2 + 9)

Rifle Coy

HQ Tp

Int Sect (1 + 7)Pay & Records (1 + 7)

Clerks (0 + 7)RAP (2 + 9)

Provost (0 + 5)Bk Svcs (0 + 6)

QM TpHQ (2 + 2)

Stores (0 + 19)Cat (0 + 23)Armr (0 + 4)

MT Tp(1 + 25)

Sig Tp(1 + 30)

Cdo HQ DefTp

(1 + 30) (1)

Ech Def Tp(1 + 30) (1)

Rifle Tp Rifle TpHQ

(1 + 4)

Rifle Tp

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect(0 + 8)

Sect(0 + 8)

Note:

1. At WE.

SUMMARY (1)

Offrs ORs BV 206 4t 8T LR Pinzgauer Tlr Mor Milan

43 739 53 16 5 52 21 67 9 24

Sig Sect(0 + 4)

Def Sect(1 + 8) (1)

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SERIAL 168 - RAF COMD STRUCTURE

AIR FORCE BOARDCHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF

AuthorityDAS MOD

1 - 168 - 1Issue 1.0: Jul 99

Assistant Chief ofthe Air Staff

SECOND PERMANENT UNDERSECRETARY OF STATE

Director General AirSystems Controller

Aircraft

CinC LogisticCommand

CinC Personnel &Training Command

CinC Strike Command

1. Logistics Command to be transfered to Chief Defence Logistics during 1999.

STRIKE COMMANDCinC Strike Command

AOC 38 GroupAOC 11/18 GroupAOC 1 Group

• Tornado GR1/4 Force• Harrier Force• Jaguar Force• SH Force• Recce Units

• Tornado AD Force• Sentry AEW Force• Nimrod Force• Tornado Anti-Ship Force• SAR Force

• Strategic AT Force• Tactical AT Force• AAR Force• RAF Regiment

• Rapier• Field Defence

PERSONNEL & TRAINING COMMANDCinC P&T Command

Director GeneralMedical Services

Chaplain-in-ChiefDirector GeneralLegal Services

Air Officer Training/Chief ExecutiveTraining Group

Defence Agency

Air Secretary/Chief Executive

RAF Manning Agency

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SHAPE(MONS) CJPS

AFNORTHWEST AFCENT AFSOUTH REACTIONFORCES

MARITIMEAIRLAND

HQ ARRC AMF(L)

RHEINDAHLEN

ASSIGNED DIVS CORPS TPS

SERIAL 170 – HQ ARRC IN THE NATO STRUCTURE

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X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

MECH ARMD MECH

MECH ARMD

MECH ARMD

PARA ARMD

ARMD MECH

AIRMOB

PARA

PARA

AIRMOB

AIRMOB

INF

MECH

MECH

MECH

MECH

PARACDO

INF

ARMD

ARMD

ARMD

MECH

MECH

MECH

MECH

MECH

ARMD

ARMD

ARMD

A HEL

RRD

PARA

LEG

AIRMOB

ARRC

XXX

COMMAND FORCES = OPCOM

ASSIGNED FORCES - COORDINATING AUTHORITY

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

XX X

X X

X

X X

X XX X X

X XX X X

X X X X

X

X

UK

UK

UK

UK

IT

UK

UK

UK

UK

DA

MND(C)

BE

GE

NL

UK

MND(C)

IT

GR

TU

IT

IT

IT

IT

GE

GE

GE

TU

TU

TU

TU

GR

GR

GR

GR

US

US

US

US

SP

CORPS TPS

SERIAL 171 – OUTLINE ORG OF ARRC LAND FORCES

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COMD (UK)***

COS (UK)**

DCOMD(IT)**

CENTRAL STAFFS

ORG & COORD (UK)LEGAL (UK)OAB (UK)LESSONS LEARNED (SP)MEDIA OPS (UK)BUDFIN (UK)

AOCC (GE)

DCOS OPS (US) *

G2 (UK)G3 OPS (GE)G3 PLANS (UK)G3 TRG/EPS (TU)FCOORD (UK)G3 AIR (SP)CH AD (SP)LO CELL (NO, SP, FR)

DCOS SP (UK) *

G1 (GR)CORPS TPS LOG (NO)G4 OPS/PLNS (BE)TPT/SUP (UK)MED (BE)PM (UK)MAINT (NL)

DCOS RSC/G5 (GE)*

RSC (UK)G5 (NL)MOV (IT)

CH ENGR (GE)* CH G6 (UK)*

SERIAL 172 – HQ ARRC ORG OF STAFF BRANCHES

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I I

X

X

X

I

I I I

I I

I

I I

I I

XXX

XX

X

I

HQARRC GP

SF

x3

x2 x8

MI

CI + SY

(-)

x2

x3

1

3

24

MP

MC163

COMBAT FORCES CSS

MANPOWER

REGULAR 121

MANPOWER

REGULAR 49,000TA 4,800

MANPOWER

REGULAR 8,600 (TBC)TA 11,800 (TBC)

CS

SERIAL 173 – UK CONTRIBUTION TO ARRC

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XX

1(UK)

I I

I

I I

I I

I

I I

12

151

157

123

250251

123

101

71

1MP

FAO

(-)

XX

MP

FAO

I I

I I

I I

I I

I I

I

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3(UK)

34

X5

1624

45

23

6103

73

XXX1,5,19

174

UK BASED

GE BASED

TA UNITS

NATO HQs

LEGEND

RSG

I I I

FSG

CSSG(UK)

(G)

X

(UK)

I I IXX1

XX3

MND(C)CORPS TPS

XXX

ARRCRSC

AMF(L) MND(C)

MC

FCO

MP

FAO

X XX

XI I

I I I

I I I

I

I

AMF(L)

UKNSE

50

263

24

X24

19

72

X24

ARRC

XXX

(-)

SERIAL 174 – UK ARRC ROLED CSS ORBAT – SECOND LINE

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I I

I II I

I I I

(1)

23

PLSU(UK)PLSU(G)

84381

21223334

I I

I I

I I

I

I I

I

I I

MP2429

17

152161

101175176

102105

132

78

1027

I I

7

RSG

I I I

FSG

CSSG(UK)

(G)

X

(UK)

I I IXX1

XX3

MND(C)CORPS TPS

XXX

ARRCRSC

UK BASED

GE BASED

TA UNITS

NATO HQs

LEGEND

I I69

1214

I I150

SCOT156

I I4

222253254

I116243252253

I

FMED

TRAIN

MP

DASU

FAO

Note: 1. 201 to 208, 212, 243, 256 and 306

SERIAL 175 – UK ARRC ROLED CSS ORBAT – THIRD LINE

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RSG

RSG

RSG

RSG

RSG

FSG

FSG

FSG DSG

DSG

DSG

APOD

SPOD

SPOD

XX

XX

XX

X

X

X

XMNXX

FRAMEWORK(NATIONAL)

NATIONALXX

MULTINATI-ONAL

NATIONAL

MNXXX

MAIN

XXX

REAR

RSC

XXX

REAR SUPPORT AREA FORWARD SUPPORT AREA

FLOW & CONTROL OF LOG ASSETS UP TO RSG

REMAINS UNDER NATIONAL C2

FW

SERIAL 176 – ARRC LOG CONCEPT

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I I I I I

FASC INT MP

FCO

PFAC

PI NSE

IIII

I I

I I

I

Asst Comd 3 (UK) Div (1)

StaffSO2 G3 AMF(L)SO3 G3 AMF (L)

SO3 G3 (RM)Force Units

FORCE ARTYAMF(L)

FORCERADIO

FORCEHEL UNIT(4)

4 x PUMA(5)

MET

SVY

6x105mm

(2)(3)

NGFO

HQ MOV

(10)

RAP

(10)

(3)INDEP

(3)

RLD

(6)

COLLECTING (7)

(8) (9)

SP ELMS - UK ELEMENT

NOTES:

1. 1 Star Officer. OPCON of UK element until deployed.2. Part of UK Bn Gp but also to all other option areas.3. Cold Weather operations: RM; Temp operations: LAND Command ORBAT.4. 33 Sqn RAF, sp by A Tp 21 Sig Regt.5. FASC from 1 Gp RAF.6. RLD from 249 Sig Sqn.7. PFAC from 609 TACP (FAC).8. PI Team from HQ LAND.9. NSE incorporated in Log Sp Bn.10. HQ AMF (L) Force Staff on deployment.

SERIAL 177 – UK CONTRIBUTION TO AMF (L)

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SERIAL 178 – PROPOSED COMMAND STRUCTURE FOR NATO (1)

NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL(NAC) (2)

MILITARY COMMITTEE(MC) (3)

SC ATLANTIC SC EUROPE

STRIKFLTLANT

SUBACLANT

RCWEST

RCSOUTH EAST

RCEAST

RC NORTH RC SOUTH

CCAIRSOUTH

JSRCSOUTHWEST

JSRCSOUTH

CENTRE

CCNAVSOUTH

JSRCSOUTH

JSRCSOUTHEAST

CCNAV

NORTH

CCAIR

NORTH

JSRCCENTRE

JSRCNORTH

JSRCNORTHEAST

SC = Strategic CommandRC = Regional CommandCC = Component CommandJSRC = Joint Sub-Regional Command

Notes:

1. Formal titles yet to be determined.2. Command Structure to be approved by NAC Summit in April 1999.3. Further information available from NATO Staffs.

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SERIAL 181 – BRITISH ARMY LOs

General

1. Over many years the Army has maintained permanent liaison links with three majorallies. The lists below give more detail of where these liaison links are established.

a. USA ( through the British Army staff based in the Embassy in Washington)

1. BLO TRADOC – Ft Monroe VA2. BLO CAC – Ft Leavenworth KS3. BLO CIS – Washington DC4. BLO Engr School – Ft Leonard Wood MO5. BLO Surgeon General – Washington DC6. BLO Gulf Health – Washington DC7. BLO Armour – Ft Knox KY8. BLO Fd Arty School – Ft Sill OK9. BLO AD Arty School – Ft Bliss TX10. BLO Inf Centre – Ft Benning GA11. BLO Avn Centre – Ft Rucker AL12. BLO Pers & Log – The Pentagon13. BLO FD – The Pentagon14. BLO SIMULATION – Ft Leavenworth KS15. BLO IEW/RSTA – Washington DC16. BLO Construction Engr – Vicksburg MS17. BLO STRICOM – Orlando FL

b. France (through the SBLO in Paris).

1. SBLO France – Paris2. BLO CFAT – Lille (wef 1 Apr 99)3. BLO CFLT – Paris4. BLO CID – Paris5. BLO St Cyr – Coëtquidan6. BLO Armour School – Saumur7. BLO Arty School – Draguignan8. BLO Engr School – Angers9. BLO Inf School – Montpellier10. BLO Materiel School - Bourges

c. Germany (through the SBLO in Cologne)

1. BLO Army Forces Command – Koblenz2. BLO Log – Cologne (due to move t Koblenz end 19993. BLO Staff College – Hamburg4. BLO Armour School – Munster-Ortze5. BLO Arty School – Idar-Oberstein6. BLO Engr School – Munich7. BLO Inf School - Hammelburg

2. These liaison links are separate from the large number of ex change posts in each ofthese three nations. An exchange officer works for the host nation Army during his/herappointment and should not be requested to carry out tasks that would be more appropriatefor an official liaison officer.

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SERIAL 182 – MILITARY ASSISTANCE OVERSEAS

1. The Army currently runs just under 200 loan service/secondment posts throughoutthe world. Some teams are long established and remain in the host country for manyyears, others are assembled for specific tasks and disbanded on completion.

2. The appointments listed are those loan service posts currently established within theDirectorate of Overseas Military Activity (DOMA) and the Directorate of Central and EasternEurope (DCEE).

a. Antarctica - 3 x NCO posts

b. Bangladesh - 1 x Col

c. Bermuda - 1 x Maj2 x WO2

d. Brunei - 18 Offr10 x WO4 x NCO

e. Estonia - 1 x Lt Col

f. Ethiopia - 1 x Lt Col

g. Ghana - 2 x Offr1 x WO2

h. Kenya (Kenya Staff College) - 1 x Lt Col

i. Kuwait (British Military Mission) - 21 Offr14 x WO

j. Kuwait Command & Staff College - 7 x Offr2 x WO2

k. Kuwait Project Office - 2 x Offr1 x WO1

l. OMAN - 1 x Maj Gen18 Offr12 x WO15 x NCO

m. Romania - 2 x Offr

n. Saudi Arabia (British Military Mission) - 8 x Offr1 x WO1

o. Saudi Arabia - 9 x Offr4 x WO

p. Singapore - 1 x Capt

q. South Africa (British Military Advisory and Trg Team) - 11 Offr1 x WO21 x NCO

r. Sri Lanka - 1 x Lt Col

s. UAE Abu Dhabi/Dubai - 1 x Maj

t. Zimbabwe (British Military Advisory and Trg Team) - 6 x Offr2 x WO1

3. Changes and alterations to this programme will inevitably occur – often at shortnotice. For up to date details, the relevant staff officer in DOMA MOD should be contacted(MB 83398).

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SERIAL 183 – DEFENCE/SERVICE ATTACHES

1. Defence or Service Attachés act on behalf of CDS or CGS (or both) in a largenumber of nations, operating from the British Embassy or High Commission, are shown inthe list below (as at Jun 99).

British Embassy Abu DhabiBritish Embassy AccraBritish Embassy AmmanBritish Embassy AnkaraBritish Embassy AthensBritish Embassy BangkokBritish Embassy BeirutBritish Embassy BelgradeBritish Embassy BerneBritish Embassy BogotaBritish Embassy BonnBritish Embassy BratislavaBritish Embassy BraziliaBritish High Commission BridgetownBritish Embassy BrusselsBritish Embassy BucharestBritish Embassy BudapestBritish Embassy Buenos AiresBritish Embassy CairoBritish High Commission CanberraBritish Embassy CaracusBritish Embassy ColomboBritish Embassy CopenhagenBritish Embassy DamascusBritish Embassy DhakaBritish Embassy DohaBritish Embassy DublinBritish Embassy Guatemala CityBritish High Commission HarareBritish Embassy HelsinkiBritish High Commission IslamabadBritish Embassy JakartaBritish Embassy KampalaBritish Embassy KathmanduBritish High Commission KingstonBritish High Commission Kuala Lumpur

British Embassy Kuwait CityBritish Embassy KyivBritish Embassy LisbonBritish Embassy MadridBritish Embassy ManamaBritish Embassy ManilaBritish Embassy Mexico CityBritish Embassy MoscowBritish Embassy MuscatBritish High Commission NairobiBritish High Commission New DelhiBritish Embassy NicosiaBritish Embassy OsloBritish High Commission OttawaBritish Embassy ParisBritish Embassy PekingBritish Embassy PragueBritish Embassy PretoriaBritish Embassy RabatBritish Embassy RigaBritish Embassy RiyadhBritish Embassy RomeBritish Embassy SantiagoBritish Embassy SeoulBritish Embassy SingaporeBritish Embassy StockholmBritish Embassy SofiaBritish Embassy Tel AvivBritish Embassy The HagueBritish Embassy TokyoBritish Embassy ViennaBritish Embassy WarsawBritish Embassy Washington DCBritish High Commission WellingtonBritish Embassy Zagreb

2. All D efence and Service Attachés are administered by the Head of Attaché,Administration and Liaison (HAAL) who operate from the MOD (Metropole Bldg).

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PART 2

EQPT CAPABILITIES

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PART 2 – EQPT CAPABILITIES

Wpns/Eqpt

Serial 1 AFV WpnsSerial 2 Arty Ammo and Eqpt DataSerial 3 AD ArtySerial 4 STA ArtySerial 5 Inf WpnsSerial 6 Surv and Ni Fighting Eqpt

Vehs

Serial 7 A Veh CharacteristicsSerial 8 Other A Vehs and Engr EqptSerial 9 B Veh CharacteristicsSerial 10 C Veh Characteristics

Ac

Serial 11 Current and Future Army Hel Wpns and OrdSerial 12 Army Ac – Post AH IntroductionSerial 13 AAvn Surv Eqpt

Comms

Serial 14 Net Radio and RR Eqpt (CLANSMAN and PTARMIGAN)Serial 15 Fmn Rear Link Comms

Navy

Serial 16 Characteristics of RN ShipsSerial 17 RN Amph Shipping and Craft

Air Force

Serial 18 Sp Hels (SH)Serial 19 RAF Tpt AcSerial 20 RAF Airdrop Cargo EqptSerial 21 AI and CAS Ac

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SERIAL 1 – AFV WPNS

Ser AFV Wpn Ammo Ranges (m) (1)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

120 mm APFSDS

HESH

Smk

2,000

1,500 (2)

8,000

1. Challenger 1 & 2

7.62 mm GPMG(L8 and L37)

1,100 (3)

30 mm APDS

HE

1,500

1,500

2. Scimitar

Warrior

Sabre 7.62 mmGPMG (4)

1,100 (3)

Swingfire HEAT 4,000 (5)3. Striker

7.62 mm GPMG 1,100 (3)

Note:

1. These figs are a gen guide to battle ranges.2. Can be fired up to 8,000 m against area tgt.3. Normal engagement range is ltd to 1,100 m due to tracer burn out. Range may beextended to 1,800 m if strike can be seen.4. Warrior and Sabre have a 7.62 mm Chain Gun. Scimitar has an L8.5. Min range under ideal conditions is 140 m when firing from veh and 275 m when conis separated from the veh. For planning purposes use 500 m and 1,000 m respectively.Time of flt to 4,000 m is 26 sec.

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SERIAL 2 – ARTY AMMO AND EQPT DATA

155mmAS90105mm Lt

Gun L118L15 L18 L19 L20 M483

MLRS81mm

Mor

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)

Ammo HE

Bomblet

Smk BE

Smk WP

Illum

Marker

Impact Indicator

ERBS

SCATMIN

• •

Fuzes MRF

ETF

PD

Time HE

Time Carrier

• •

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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)

Max range

(m)

Illum

SCATMIN

17200

15700

24700

24200

24700 24700 29100 17800 32000

39000

5640

4200

Planning

Range (m)

SCATMIN 15000 19500 19500 19500 15000 25000

30000

5100

Minimum

Range (m)

HE

Bomblet

SCATMIN

2300 4700 4700 4700

4400 11500

11500

180

Lethal

Splinter

Distance

(m) (1)

Groundburst

Airburst

Bomblet

40

50

55

85

100 x

115

250 x

250

40

Safe

Splinter

Distance

(m) (1)

Protected

Groundburst

Airburst

Bomblet

125

200

200

250

600

150

Safe

Splinter

Distance

(m) (1)

Unprotected

Groundburst

Airburst

Bomblet

250

400

400

500

1000

300

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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)

Rates of

Fire

(Rounds per

minute)

Burst Rate

1 Minute

3 Minutes

Sustained

6

5

3

3 rounds in

10 secs

6

6

2

3 rounds

in 10 secs

6

6

2

Rapid =

12 rounds

Normal =

8 rounds

Slow =

4 rounds

Notes:

1. Lethal and safe splinter distances vary with the angle of impact. Highest figs have been given.

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SERIAL 3 – AD ARTY

Ser Eqpt Primary Role Characteristics Employment Guidelines Unit Mobile Stocks (UMS)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

1. Rapier FSB2 SHORAD.Best employed inltd area def.

Detection range 12 km.Engagement range 7.2 km max,900 m minimum.Effective ceiling 3000 m

Ltd area def – 26 x 21km (10fire units).Vpdef – 2 to 4 km from VP (5fire units).Route def – 35 x 17 km (10fire units).

10 dets per bty carry 28msls each.Bty UMS = 280 msls.NB. Rapier cdo bty UMSis 210 msls.

2. Rapier FSC SHORAD.Best employed inltd area def.

Detection range 16 km.Engagement range 8 km max,500 m minimum.Effective ceiling 3000 m.

Ltd area def – 28 x 26.5 km(8 fire units).Vpdef – 2 to 4 km from VP (4fire units).Route def – 36 x 20 km (8 fireunits).

8 dets per bty carry 45msls each.Bty UMS = 360 msls.

3. HVM Close AD.Best employed inintimate sp ofmanoeuvre unitsand fmns.

Detection ranges – FGA 9 km,moving hels 6 km, hels hoveringtactically 3.5 km.Engagement range (all tgt types)5 km max, 1500 m minimum.Effective ceiling 1000 m.

Generally within 800 m oftask.VP def minimum of 6 fireunits.Route def 13 km linear or 6.5km all round def (6 fire units).

SP btys. 36 dets per btycarry 20 msls each.SP bty UMS = 720 msls.LML bty. 36 dets per btycarry 10 msls each.LML bty UMS = 360 msls.

4. Javelin Close AD.Best employed inintimate sp ofmanoeuvre unitsand fmns.

Detection ranges – FGA 9 km,moving hels 6 km, hels hoveringtactically 3.5 km.Engagement ranges – FGA 4.5km max, 500 m minimum.Hels 5.5km max, 500 mminimum.Effective ceiling 1000 m.

Generally within 500 m oftask.VP def minimum of 6 fireunits.Route def 10.5 km (6 fireunits).

12 dets per bty carry 10msls each.

Bty UMS = 120 msls.

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SERIAL 4 – STA ARTY

Ser Eqpt Description/Role Accuracy/Performance Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1. Gun Srg LinkNo 2 Mk 1

Acoustic gun and mor locator.

Each srg base comprises 5 to 7microphones linked by radio andis typically 10 to 12 km long sitedat 90° to any suspected arty/morconc/threat.

Secondary roles are adjustmentof friendly guns and mors ontorecently loc hostile units andprovision of shelling activityreports.

Coverage:A Zone – 1.6 x base length (fanshaped).B Zone – 2.5 x base length (fanshaped).

Accuracy:15 km – 20 m CEP.30 km – 50 m CEP.

Accuracy is affected by met andsvy states and by high winds. Thesystem can be swamped byintense arty activity.

There are 2 x srg tps in the artySTA regt each with 2 x srgbases.

Each tp can deploy 2 bases butcan only op 1 at any one time.

Two adv posts (APs) per tpdeploy fwd to cue and op theactive base.

Initial deployment time, less fullsvy, is approx 3 hrs. Responsetime 3 min.

Due out of svc in 99/00 when itwill be replaced by the outcomeof the Adv Srg Programme(ASP).

2. Hostile Arty Locator(HALO)

Acoustic gun and mor locator.

The system comprises a base of2 to 8 sensor clusters each sited 2to 4 km apart and connected to aCP by a CNR data link.

Each sensor cluster comprises 3

Coverage extends out to 30 km.

Accuracy:15 km – 20 m CEP.30 km – 50 m CEP.

Accuracy survey of microphonesis required. The system is not

There are 2 x srg tps in the artySTA regt each with 2 x HALOsets.

Each tp is capable of deploying 2based but it is usual for only 1 tobe op at any one time. However,by utilising the step up CP each

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microphones (usually sited approx30 m apart in a triangular pattern)and a cluster sensor unit. Thebase does not have to be sited ina straight line and it can detectthrough 360°.

swamped by intense arty activity.

HALO cannot loc rkts.

tp is capable of deploying and op2 bases for short periods of time.

The system is permanently “live”and there is therefore norequirement to deploy APs fwd.

Clusters can be laid indep ofeach other and HALO cantherefore keep up with mob ops.

3. Adv Srg Programme(ASP)

An ongoing programme todevelop a new acoustic srgsystem to replace Gun Srg LinkNo 1 Mk 2. It is likely to be anenhanced version of HALO.

Not yet known. Due in svc in 99/00 and will bedesigned to work with, and cue,COBRA.

4. Cymbeline Mor loc radar.Mk 1 – tlr mtd. Mk 2 AFV430 mtd.Scanned sector is 720 mils.

Secondary roles are adjustmentof arty and mors and hel trackingand guidance out to 20 km.

Loc ranges:

81 mm mor up to 10 km.120 mm mor up to 14 km.

Accuracy to 40 m CEP at 10 km.

Performance is significantlydegraded by rain.

One mor loc tp in 29 Cdo RegtRA with 3 x Mk 1.5 x mor loc sections in 5 Regt RAeach with 2 x Mk 2.Due out of svc in 5 Regt RA in2001 when it will be replaced byCOBRA.Usually sited independently orwith a CS gun bty. One listeningpost (LP) per radar deploys fwdto cue the radar.Time into action after svy 6 minfor Mk 2 and 10 min for Mk 1.Response time 15 sec oncecued.

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5. COBRA Wpn loc radar capable of locguns, mors and rkts.A mobile, solid state, phasedarray radar mtd on a DROPS veh.Scanned arc is 4800 mils.Secondary roles are adjustmentof guns and mors, detection ofjammers and radar registration.

Detection out to 40 km (approx 30km beyond any FLOT).Accuracy to 50 m CEP at 15 km.Beyond 15 km CEP = 0.35% ofrange.Detection will be slightly affectedby met, clutter and firing density.However, in all but the mostadverse conditions the system willdetect 90%+ of trajectories.

COBRA will replace Cymbeline in5 Regt RA in 2001.Deployment will be 8 to 10 kmbehind any FLOT sited to coverNAIs and TAIs.The unique radiation signature ofCOBRA demands that “emit andskit” deployment tactics be used.Cueing arrangements tbc.

6. STA Ptls Acquisition, obsn andengagement of tgts in depth.

Six man ptls op up to 40 kmbeyond any FLOT.Ptls walk or drive in, or aredeployed by hel.

Duration:Mtd ptls up to 14 days on task.Dismtd ptls up to 7 days on task.There is 1 x reg bty of 12 STAptls in 5 Regt RA and 3 x TAsqns, each of 8 STA ptls, in theHAC

7. Px A recoverable, propeller drivenfixed wing UAV with a TICM2sensor that gives near real timeimagery for tgt acquisition andsurv. Cruise speed is 126 kph andendurance 4 hrs+. Wing span is5.5 m. Wt 177 kg. TI sensor opheight is 600 to 2000m (optimum800 m) above ground level.

Secondary tasks are adjustmentof guns and mors, battlefielddamage assessment (BDA), survtasks in sp of the int collection

Planning radius of action is 70 kmfrom the Ground Data Terminal(GDT). Actual range is dictated bythe line of sight link UAV/GDT. Itcould be less than 70 km if theGDT is not sited on high ground,and more than 70 km withfavourable ground conditions.The sensor’s max field of view isapprox 500 x 500 m. The min is150 x 150 m.Accuracy – CEP of 100 m at 50km. Will recognise a MBT at 2km.

Time on task will depend on thepri accorded to the task. A pri 1task, with a UAV airborne couldbe actioned immediately. Msnscan be amended during flt.

32 and 39 Regts RA each have aPx bty. Each bty consists of 3 xflt tps each capable of flying 1 xUAV on task at any one time witha sec in aerial transit.

Deployment depends on the locof likely tasks. Generally Px will

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plan, cueing AH, gen recce andcombat search and rescue.

Sensor performance is degradedby cloud, rain, fog and multispectral screening smk. It is notaffected by ordinary smk.

deploy 5 to 10 km behind anyFLOT. Ideally the GDT should beloc on high ground. The UAV islinked to a Ground Con Stn(GCS) and to the GDT. The GCSis connected to the GDT by cableto a max distance of 1 km apart.

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SERIAL 5 – INF WPNS

Ser Wpn Cal (mm) Max Range (m) Remarks

(e) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1. Pistol 9 45 m Normal scale: 6 per Bn.2. Rifle L85A1 (SA 80) 5.56 With iron sights: 200

With SUSAT: 300 (individual) and 600 (section)Semi and full auto.

3. Rifle Sniper L96 7.62 600 first rd kill. 1,000 harassing fire Normal scale: 8 per Bn.4. Light Support Weapon (LSW) 5.56 800 Semi and full auto. Normal scale: 2 per Rifle

Sect.5. GPMG (Lt role) (1) 7.62 8006. GPMG (SF role) 7.62 Normally 1,100 (tracer burn out range).

Eff to 1,800 if strike observedMap predicted fire 2,500 m.Normal scale: 9 per Bn.

7. Lt Mor 51 800 Fires HE, smk and illum bombs. Rapid rate 12bombs/min, normal rate 6 bombs/min. Normalscale: 1 per pl.

8. 81 mm Mor (2) 81 5,660 HE ) Mk 2 5,675 HE ) Mk 44,050 illum ) ammo 4,800 illum ) ammo5,660 smk ) 5,675 smk )

Fires HE, smk and illum bombs. Rapid rate 12bombs/min, normal rate 8 bombs/min. Safetylimits (3) (4).

9. Grenade L2A2 25-35 Bursting Radius up to 190 m Thrown by hand.10. Browning MG .50 (inch) Tracer burn out at 1200m. Eff to 1800 if strike

observed. Indirect fire 4,500Enhanced with manroy soft mount, quickchange barrel and multi-purpose ammunition.

11. Long range large calibre rifle .338 inch Effective battle range 1,000 m. Armour piercing incendiary (API) ammunition.12. Grenade No 80 (WP) 25-35 Thrown by hand13. Milan (MRATGW) 1,950

(min range 400)Time of flt to 1,950 m is 12 sec. Can fire 2-4msls/min (depends on engagement range)

14. Rkt System94 mm HEAT

94 K Kill 300M Kill 500

Issued to all inf bns. Single shot throw awaysystem treated as ammo nature. Outdoor andindoor trainers are aval.

Notes :

1. Can be given All Arms AD (AAAD) capability both from ground and B vehs by use of Louch Pole, veh adaptors or mounts and sight unit No 78 AAAD, butthese are not on gen issue.2. Can be fired from an APC.3. Unprotected: 250 m up to and incl charge 4; 300 m over charge 4. Protected: 125 m all charges.4. Armd inf bn carries 164 bombs/mor in APC (132 HE, 24 smk, 8 illum) plus 828 bombs in bn res. Inf bn carries 100 bombs/mor (84 HE, 12 smk, 4 illum) plus1,188 bombs in bn res.

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5. COBRA Wpn loc radar capable of locgund, mors and rkts.A mobile, solid state, phasedarray radar mtd on a DROPS veh.Scanned arc is 4800 mils.Secondary roles are adjustmentof guns and mors, detection ofjammers and radar registration.

Detection out to 40 km (approx 30km beyond any FLOT).Accuracy to 50 m CEP at 15 km.Beyond 15 km CEP = 0.35% ofrange.Detection will be slightly affectedby met, clutter and firing density.However, in all but the mostadverse conditions the system willdetect 90%+ of trajectories.

COBRA will replace Cymbeline in5 Regt RA in 2001.Deployment will be 8 to 10 kmbehind any FLOT sited to coverNAIs and TAIs.The unique radiation signature ofCOBRA demands that “emit andskit” deployment tactics be used.Cueing arrangements tbc.

6. STA Ptls Acquisition, obsn andengagement of tgts in depth.

Six man ptls op up to 40 kmbeyond any FLOT.Ptls walk or drive in, or aredeployed by hel.

Duration:Mtd ptls up to 14 days on task.Dismtd ptls up to 7 days on task.There is 1 x reg bty of 12 STAptls in 5 Regt RA and 3 x TAsqns, each of 8 STA ptls, in theHAC

7. Px A recoverable, propeller drivenfixed wing UAV with a TICM2sensor that gives near real timeimagery for tgt acquisition andsurv. Cruise speed is 126 kph andendurance 4 hrs+. Wing span is5.5 m. Wt 177 kg. TI sensor opheight is 600 to 2000m (optimum800 m) above ground level.

Secondary tasks are adjustmentof guns and mors, battlefielddamage assessment (BDA), survtasks in sp of the int collection

Planning radius of action is 70 kmfrom the Ground Data Terminal(GDT). Actual range is dictated bythe line of sight link UAV/GDT. Itcould be less than 70 km if theGDT is not sited on high ground,and more than 70 km withfavourable ground conditions.The sensor’s max field of view isapprox 500 x 500 m. The min is150 x 150 m.Accuracy – CEP of 100 m at 50km. Will recognise a MBT at 2km.

Time on task will depend on thepri accorded to the task. A pri 1task, with a UAV airborne couldbe actioned immediately. Msnscan be amended during flt.

32 and 39 Regts RA each have aPx bty. Each bty consists of 3 xflt tps each capable of flying 1 xUAV on task at any one time witha sec in aerial transit.

Deployment depends on the locof likely tasks. Generally Px will

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plan, cueing AH, gen recce andcombat search and rescue.

Sensor performance is degradedby cloud, rain, fog and multispectral screening smk. It is notaffected by ordinary smk.

deploy 5 to 10 km behind anyFLOT. Ideally the GDT should beloc on high ground. The UAV islinked to a Ground Con Stn(GCS) and to the GDT. The GCSis connected to the GDT by cableto a max distance of 1 km apart.

Notes :

1. Can be given All Arms AD (AAAD) capability both from ground and B vehs by use of Louch Pole, veh adaptors or mounts and sightunit No 78 AAAD, but these are not on gen issue.2. Can be fired from an APC.3. Unprotected: 250 m up to and incl charge 4; 300 m over charge 4. Protected: 125 m all charges.4. Armd inf bn carries 164 bombs/mor in APC (132 HE, 24 smk, 8 illum) plus 828 bombs in bn res. Inf bn carries 100 bombs/mor (84HE, 12 smk, 4 illum) plus 1,188 bombs in bn res.

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SERIAL 6 – SURV AND NI FIGHTING EQPT

Passive Devices (1)

Ser Eqpt Recognition Range (m) (2) Purpose Scale Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

1. TI TOGS

Challenger 1 & 2

LOS beyond

3,500

TI wpn and surv sight 1 per MBT Detection to 3500m. Ident 1500m

2. TI Sight in Striker LOS beyond

4,000

Wpn sight 1 per AFV Separated TI sight to be issued toStriker

3. TI Milan

(MIRA)

LOS beyond

1,990

Wpn sight 1 per firing post

4. TI OTIS Heat/contrast dependent butup to 3,500

Battlefd STA and fall ofshot

1 per AS90 Regt tac pty

1 per Armd recce sect/medrecce sect

Can be collimated for use with LP6and LP7 LRFs or LTM

5. TI Spyglass LOS up to 3,500 Battlefd STA and fall ofshot

1 per Lt Gun Regt tac party

1 per inf recece sect

1 per MFC pty

Hand held. Can be collimated foruse with LP7 LRF and LTM

6. II Wpn Sight for Scimitar,Fox and Sabre

Tk 1,200

Man 500

Primarily a wpn sight butalso used for surv

1 per AFV Has dual fds of view (150 mils and500 mils)

7. Raven

II Wpn Sight for Warrior

Day – 3,000

Ni – 1,000

Combined day/ni sight

Used for battlefd STA byarty tac ptys

1 per Warrior AFV

2 per Warrior BCV

Magnification

Wide Angle x 1.8

Narrow Angle x 6.4

8. Osprey

TI day/ni sight for OPV

(Warrior)

With x10 magnification 2,300

With x3.5 magnification 800

ATI and day sight used forbattlefd STA and fall ofshot

1 per Warrior OPV Day sight x8 magnification

9. II Viewer for Spartan andStriker

Tk 600

Man 300

Wide angle obsn device 1 per AFV Can be dismtd and used on tripod

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10. II Swap Sight Tk 1,200 Ni sight for tk comd 1 per WMR

Chieftain/Challenger

11. Passive

Driving

Periscope (II)

Up to 200 Driving closed down atreasonable speeds onrough tracks1

1 per AFV

12. Ni Obsn Device

Category B

(NOD(B)(II)

Tk 1,200

Man 500

STA MFC in TA bns Wt 15.5 kg. Used with LTM. To bereplaced by Spyglass

13. GPNVG Man 200 Dismtd ptls AFV comds Various

14. Tobias Tk 500

APC 150

Man 50

Seismic intrusion alarmsystem with wire data linkup to 800 m from OP

All bns

15. SUSAT LOS Inf wpn sight All inf wpns Fd of view 140 mils x 4 magnification

16. CWS LOS II sight for:

SA80 GPMG

LSW

151 per reg bn Fd of view 150 mils x 4 magnification

17. IWS Tk 600

Man 300

II sight for all inf wpnshandheld (surv)

Various Bty life approx 60 hrs

Wt 2.72 kg

Distr to TA bns for use with LSWwhen reg bns receive CWS

Notes:

1. Ranges and scale of issue are only a guide. Except where otherwise stated ranges are given for best conditions.2. The ranges quoted for Image Intensifiers refer to clear starlt conditions. Performance is degraded by smk, mist or hy rain. However, range performanceimproves considerably as the ambient lt level increases. Hence an increase in use of flares and mov lt to give gen battlefd illum is desirable.

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Active Devices (1)

Ser Eqpt Recognition Range (m) (2) Purpose Scale Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

1. MSTAR GS No 22 Mk 2 Veh 24,000

Man 3,000

Fall of shot 6,000 (Mov tgts)

To detect and loc movingtgts and observe fall of shot

1 per AS90 FOO pty

3 per Cdo

Formation Recce

Manportable pulse Doppler STARadar: AUW 46.85 kg

OPV and ground deployable

2. IRIS Fence distance up to 800from OP

200 m IR fence with wiredata link

9 per armd inf bn

7 per inf bn

3. Classic IR Head 30

Geophone 15

Transmission range 7,000or 20,000 with relay

Seismic and thermalintrusion alarm system

Ltd issue to LAND (ND), NI,BFFI and RAF Regt

Eight sensors, 2 IR heads, monitorand relay make up set

4. SIMRAD LP6 6,000 Lt wt laser range finder toenable AS90 ptys to loc tgtsand adjust fire more rapidly

1 per AS90 Regt tac pty For use with OTIS

5. Inf Laser LP7 6,000 Hand held LRF 1 per Lt Gun Regt tac pty

1 per MFC pty in armd infbn

Can be mtd on NOD B, OTIS orSPYGLASS

6. Laser Tgt Marker Designator to tgt 6,000

Tgt to ac 10,000

Manportable eqpt for CAS 1 per arty tac pty

Some fmn recce sqns, SASand BALOs

Also has range finding capability outto 10,000 m. For use with OTIS orSPYGLASS

7. Hand Held Flare 300 Illum diameter 300 m

Burns for approx 25 sec

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8. 51 mm Lt Mor Illum bomb 800 Illum diameter 700-800 m.Burns for 30 sec

18 bombs/mor

9. 81 mm Mor Illum bomb 4,200 Illum diameter 400 m

Burns for 40 sec

Armd inf bn: 8 bombs/mor

Inf bn: 4 bombs/mor

10. 105 mm Lt Gun Illum rd 15,700 Illum diameter 350 m

Burns for 30 sec

10 rds/gun

11. 155 mm AS90 Illum rd 24,200 Illum diameter 1000 m

Burns for 65 sec

10 rds/gun

12. FH 70 (155 mm) Illum rd 19,500 Illum diameter 1000 m

Burns for 65 sec

10 rds/gun

Rds/gun and bombs/mor will varyaccording to composn of first linescales of ammo

13. Mov Lt 10,000 a. Supplement ambient ltto intensity of full moon onclear ni by indir area illum

b. Provide surprise illum ofen attacks

c. Degrade en ni survdevices

2 x tps RE(V) of 4 searchlts in each TA ARRC roledengr regt

Can cover 10 x 7.5 km and 3 areasof 10 x 2.5 km

Note:

1. Ranges and scale of issue are only a guide. Gives the planning range for arty (see page 302). Except where otherwise stated ranges and illum diametersare given for best conditions.

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SERIAL 7 – A VEH CHARACTERISTICS

Dimensions (m) Range

Ser Veh Wt(kg)

MLCHeight Length (1) Width

MaxSustainedRd Speed

(km/hr)

Fuel (in l)Rd Mixed

Arm Ammo Crew

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n)

1. Challenger 1 62,086 70 (2) 2.95 9.80 3.51 56 1797 (dieso)1592 usable (3)

454 256 120 mm2 x 7.62 MG

524,600

4

2. AS90 44,500 50 3.0 9.7 3.35 55 660 468 370 155 mm (39 cal)1 x 7.62 mg

481,000

5 on board plus 5

3. CVR(T) Scimitar 7,759 10 2.12 4.55 (gunfwd)

2.12 80 423 461 385 30 mm1 x 7.62 MG

2013,000

3

4. CVR(T) Sabre 7,759 10 2.12 4.55 (gunfwd)

2.12 80 423 461 385 30 mm1 x 7.62 Chain Gun

2013,000

3

5. CVR(T) Striker 8,346 10 2.23 4.76 2.26 80 350 382 290 5 Swingfire Ichrs1 x 7.62 mm MG

10 msls3000

3

6. CVR(T) Spartan(4)

8,153 10 2.23 4.89 2.21 80 386 420 385 1 x 7.62 mm MG 2,000 Up to 6

7. CVR(T) Sultan(5)

8,682 10 2.48 4.89 2.21 80 395 431 380 1 x 7.62 mm MG 2,000 6

8. FV 432 (6) 15,104 15 2.17 5.21 2.97 64 450 (dieso) 433 225 1 x 7.62 MG 2,200 Depends on variant9. Warrior (7) 25,400 30 2.74 6.34 3.1 80 750 (dieso) 500 240 30 mm

1 x 7.62 Chain Gun225

2,000Sect veh 10, comdveh 6

10. Saxon (8) 11,660 12 2.65 5.17 2.5 96 153 (dieso) 482 310 1 x 7.62 MG Sect veh 1211. Stomer 12,700 13 3.40 5.27 2.77 80 330 (dieso) 600 450 HVM 20 msls

- 8 launcher- 12 stowed

3

12. Challenger 2 68,300(9)

70 3.04 9.81 3.82 (10) 59 1592 (internal)2 x 175 (external)

600450

450250

HVM1 x 120 mm KE + CE1 x 7.62 Wax Chain Gun1 x 7.62 pintle AA

29 x KE19 x

HESH/Smk

13. Fuchs 16400 17 2.4 7.3 3.00 80 380 (dieso) 800 tbc 1 x 7.62 MG 2800 4

Notes :

1. Gun rear unless specified. 2. With Universal Dozer Kit (UDK) fitted MLC is 72.3. This figure increases to approx 2,000 l when external tanks fitted. 4. CVR(T) Rec (Samson) has similar characteristics.5. CVR(T) Amb (Samaritan) has similar characteristics. 6. Variants incl APC, Comd (436), Amb, Mor, Rec (434).7. Variants incl Sect, Comd, OPV, BCV, Repair, Rec. 8. Variants include Sect, Comd, Rec, Amb.9. Up to 68,300 with applique armour and dozer blade. 10. With Thermal Exhaust Cowls (TEC) fitted.

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SERIAL 8 – OTHER A VEHS AND ENGR EQPT

Dimensions (m) Range (km)Ser Veh/Eqpt Wt MLC

Height Length Width Rd MixedMov

Arm Ammo Crew Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m)

1. Chieftain AVRE 41.7 60 2.44.1(1)

9 4.44.6(1)

220 4 a. Fitted with plough or dozer blade (carries theother)b. Carries 3 x fascine or 6 x CI60 trackway rollor combination; self loads

2. Chieftain AVLB 53 60 4.1 13.8 4.2 220 3 a. No 10 Br (Scissors): span 24.5 m; on launchneeds 14.5 m overhead clearance, max wind 65m/hr; max bank height difference 3 m.b. No 12 Br; span 10.5m; two can be carried.c. Combination br spans up to 60m (3 x 10 Br).

3. TBT 35 33 3.9 16.2 4 680 2 a. Carries No 10 or two No 12 Bars.b. Can self load from, and off-load to, theground.c. Width can be reduced to 3, 1m for rd moves.

4. CET 17.7 18 2.6 7.3 2.9 340 200 2 a. Has 8 t winch, 10 t tow hook and 4 t crane.Swimming and anchor assisted exit capability.b. Earthmoving 300 m3/hr over 100 m.c. Carries 1 x CL 60 trackway roll.

5. Cl 160 TrackwayRoll

2.4 15 4.5

6. Fascine (PlasticPipe)

2.5 2.2 4.6 Will fill gaps 3 m deep x 4.5 m wide (8.6 m withtwo)

7. AVRE Tlr 16 2.2 7.2 3.1 a. Normally used for fascines, trackway orAVRE ancillary eqpts.b. Carries 500 atk mines.

8. Giant Viper 4.3 3.8 5.9 2.3 Towed and op by AVRE, CET, MBT or FV 432.Only AVRE can tow 2 tlrs.

9. Challenger ARRV 61.5 70 3.01 9.61 3.85 165 2/3 Crane capacity 6.541 t. Winch pull 100 t max.10. Chieftain ARRV 53.5 60 3.43 8.57 3.53 200 2/3 Height with power pack 3.61 m. Crane capacity

6.87 t. Winch 91.5 t.Note: 1. With fascine fitted.

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SERIAL 9 – B VEH CHARACTERISTICS

Ser Veh Make UnladenWt (t)

LadenWt (t)

MLC

Dimensions (m) Max Speed(km/hr)

Fuel

(in l)D/DiesoP-petrol

Range

(km)

Remarks

HeightLength Width Track

WhBase Rd

XCountry

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p)

1. MC Armstrong 0.16 2.17 0.79 1.45 150 50 13.5P 1502. Tlr cargo ¾ Various 0.4 1.2 1.08 2.95 1.40 1.21 No longer in production3. Tlr cargo 0.75 t Various 0.56 1.3 1.12 2.85 1.68 1.42 Wide tracked4. Tlr Cargo 1.75t Arrow 1.04 2.8 1.3 3.8 2.46 2.03 Replacement for Tlr Cargo 1 t and with Water

Carriage Packs fitted, for tlr water5. Truck Ut 1/2t GS Rover Mk 1

and Series 31.5 2.1 2 1.94 3.66 1.52 1.31 2.23 75 20 20P 570 Strips to 1206 kg for hel lift. The FFR version

has similar characteristics6. Truck Ut Lt Rover 90 1.58 2.9 2 2.04 3.72 1.79 1.49 2.36 105 20 55 D 4407. Truck Ut ¾ t GS Rover Mk 2

and Series 31.7 2.7 2 2.03 4.56 1.68 1.33 2.77 75 20 45 P 450 The FFR version has similar characteristicss

8. Truck Ut Med Rover 110 1.9 3.05 3 2.04 4.56 1.79 1.49 2.78 90 20 82 D 6409. Truck 11 GS Rover 1.9 3.2 3 2.28 4.33 1.84 1.53 2.56 85 25 25 P 540 Strips to 1613 kgs for hel lift. The FFR

version has similar characteristics. No longerin production

10. Truck UT Heavy ReynoldsBoughton RB

44

3.6 5.3 2.69 5.30 2.10 1.79 3.23 90 20 127 D 500 Replaces the Truck 1 t GS (Landrover)

11. Truck 8 t 4 4 Bedford TM 8.4 16.3 16 3.0 6.6 2.48 2.03 4.32 91 40 40 D 50012. DROPS MMLC Leyland Daf 13.98 30.06 32 3.21 9.27 2.50 2.042 6.13 75 25 272 D 500 Detail for vehicle carrying 10 x 155 mm ULCs13. DROPS LWB Trl King 3.4 20.34 52 (1) 1.16 7.75 2.49 1.92 4.714 73 - - - To be towed by DROPS MMLC at 4th line

only. Trailer carries same payload as prime-mover

14. Truck Cargo Leyland Daf4 ton

5.986.66 with

winch

10.0 16 2.66 6.63 2.34 2.1 3.95 90 25 123 D 500 Replacing Bedford MK and MJP on maintbasis.Carries 20 men in tp carrying role

15. Truck 10 t 6 x 6q AECMilitant Mks1,2 and 3

10.011.8

19.122

24 3/58 9.0 2.49 2.00 4.9 50 15 218 D 480

16. Truck Cargo 14 t6 x 5 MMLC

Bedford TM 10.39 24.4 30 3.06 8.59 2.47 2.08 5.00 80 20 227 D 500

17. TcrFH70 Foden 10.5 25.5 32 3.75 9.15 2.5 1.98 5.46 80 30 75 D 480 No longer in production18. Truck 16 t LMLC Foden 10.5 29.5 32 3.32 10.29 2.49 1.98 6.41 80 10 30 D 480 No longer in production19. RecVeh Lt Bedford 8.13 2.71 7.98 2.32 1.86 3.96 70 20 35 D 580 No longer in production20. Rec Veh Med 10 t

6 x 6AEC Militant

Mk 321.1 3.22 8.23 2.56 1.99 3.92 55 25 45 D 480 No longer in production

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21. Rec Veh Hy Leyland 21.7 3.45 8.89 2.74 2.08 4.42 55 25 85 P 56022. Rec Veh CL Scammell 16.6 3.25 8.30 2.50 2.05 85 10 45 D 560 No longer in production23. Rec Veh GS 6 x 6 Foden 24 3.35 9.06 2.49 2.06 4.73 61 25 360 D 50024. Tcr GS Tk Tptr

and S/tlr 90 tScammell

Commander38 100 100

(1)3.8 19.6 3.7 60 10 100 D 900 Crew of 3. Loads MBT in 10 min

25. Oversnow Veh Volvo BV 202Mk 1 and 2

3.2 4.4 5 2.21 6.17 1.56 40 40 45 P 330 Tracked and articulated

26. Oversnow Veh Volvo BV 206 4.32 6.4 5 2.40 6.97 1.87 55 55 160 P 300 Replacing Serial 2627. TTF 12,000 l Foden 12.1 22.8 24 3.21 8.75 2.50 2.07 5.48 73 12 38 D 48028. TTF 22,500 l Foden 12.3 38.9 32 3.25 10.27 2.50 2.07 6.5 72 12 38 D 48029. ATMP SUPACAT 1.55/1.75 3.364/3

.5641.87 3.32 1.99 42 25 Held by 5 AB Bde on long lease from

Stockpile Rex. Wt depends on specification30. ABLE Unipower 36 36 35 3.98 11.27 2.9 2.39 7.38 80 40 455 D 680 Launch BR90 GSB31. BV Unipower 15.7 32 30 3.98 11.27 2.9 2.39 7.38 80 40 455 D 680 Carriage of BR90 GSB32. M2D EWK 21.5 21.5 24 3.92 11.35 3.0 2.16 5.35 60 20 500 D 900 Crew of 433. M3 EWK 24.5 24.5 30 3.93 12.74 3.35 3.15 6.52 80 30 400 D 720 Crew of 3

Notes :

1. The MLC is for the Gross Train Weight of MMLC prime-mover and trailer.2. Height incl normal canopy and superstructure.

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SERIAL 10 – C VEH CHARACTERISTICSDimensions Max Speed (km/hr)

Ser Veh Make Unladen Wt (t) MLCHeight Length Width Rd X Country

Eqpt Fitted Airptbl Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m)

1. LWT Hydrema 8.8 10 3.97 6.65 2.3 42 8-16 As for Serial 1 TBC Forklift att and spare wheelcarried

2a. MWT VolvoBM4400

13.0 with bucket, winchand ripper

14 3.15 with cab2.43 withoutcab

7.7 with bucketand ripper

2.5 35 8-16 As above – addl front forks Yes

2b. MWT Case 721 17.5 19 3.31 8.53 with bucket 2.76 45 20 BucketWinchForks

No

3. Lt Tracked Tcr(LTT)

Fiat AllisFL5

9.92 with bucket andbackactor9.20 with bucket and winch

15 2.76 withbucket andbackactor

5.46 with bucketand backactor

2.45 Carried on10 t tilt tlr

5 Front-multi purpose bucketRear – winch or backactor

Yes

4. Med Tracked Tcr(MTT)

CaterpillarD6D

17.8 with blade and winch 22 3.16 with cab2.1 without cab

5.92 with ripper 3.92with

blade

Carried ontptr

5 Front - angle dozerRear - ripper or winch

Yes

5. Hy Tracked Tcr(HTT)

Leibherr742 B-L

26.9 with blade and winch27.2 with blade and ripper

TBC 3.31 with cab 7.60 with bladeand winch8.38 with rippers

4.0 withblade

Carried ontptr

11 Front – Semi U bulldozerRear – ripper or winch

No

6. Excavator MedTracked

Atlas 1404LC17.0 with backactor 17 3.14 withbackactor intravelling posn2.7 for basicmachine inclcab

8.3 with backactorin travelling posn4.2 for basicmachine

2.8 Carried ontptr

2.6 Backactor No Clamshell, auger, V-ditchbucket, hydraulic hammer,demolition shears

7. Excavator Med Wh O&K MHS 16.2 19 3.5 9.0 2.48 29 Backactor Yes Ancillaries: Clamshell, TimberGrab Ripper Tooth

8. Grader MotorizedMed

AvelingBarfordSG 113

14.7 15 3.29 11.81 2.49 42 Dozer blade fitted Yes

9a. Dump Truck Ford Iveco 16 25 3.4 8.00 2.5 60 20 No Capacity 9 m3. Max ladenMLC 46

9b. Dump Truck SelfLoading

Volvo FL 12 15.2 32 3.5 8.86 2.5 79 20 Crane jib with clamshell bucket No Capacity 9.75m3

10. Dump Truck Haulamatic 11.46 18 2.95 6.77 2.44 56 20 No Capacity 9.1 m3. Max ladenMLC 46

11. Tractor WheeledFork Lift RoughTerrain 1814 kgs

JCB 410M/IC7.4 (in full working order &fuelled)

8 3.65 5.62 (with forks) 2.20 56 Forks Yes

12. Tractor WheeledFork Lift RoughTerrain 3402 kgs

VolveBM 4400

11.8 (with fork attachmentand fuel tanks)

14 3.11 6.65 (forks folded) 2.55 40 Forks or crane jib Yes

13. Crane Fd Med Coles 315 M 22.1 29 3.6 9.08 2.5 40 10 No

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SERIAL 11 – CURRENT & FUTURE ARMY HEL WPNS & ORD

Ser Wpn/Ord Type Ac Wpn/Ord Role Range Ammoper Ac

Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)ATGW

1. AH3 RF Hellfire(AGM-114L)

Anti Armr 8,000 Up to 16rounds

Active Radio Frequency (RF) homing msl which can befired in Lock on Before Launch (LOBL) or Lock on AfterLaunch (LOAL) modes. When cued by WAH-64’s FireControl Radar (FCR) the wpn has true ‘fire and forget’capability. Overhead Top Attack (OTA) with a tandemwarhead capable of penetrating all known armr at thegiven max range.

2. AH SAL Hellfire(AGM-114K)

Anti Armr 8,000 Up to 16rounds

Semi Active Laser (SAL) homing msl requiring tgt illumby the firing ac or by a remote source. Msl can be firedin LOBL or LOAL modes. OTA as for RF msl.

3. LX Mk 74 TOW Anti Armr 3,750 Up to 8rounds

Semi range 500m. Time of flt to 2000m = 9.0 sec.Semi Automatic to Line of Sight (SACLOS) msl.Missile is OTA wpn.Wpn sight is optical and TI.

Rockets5

4. AH CRV 7 2.75”(HEISAP)

Anti Armr 6,000 Up to 76rounds

High Explosive Incendiary Semi Armour Piercing(HEISAP). Effective against 3-5mm of steel at an angleof 0 to 60 degrees.

5. AH CRV 7 2.75” (GPFlechette)

Anti pers & SSV 6,000 Up to 76rounds

Each warhead contains 80 tungsten flechettes, eachone weighing 18 grams.

6. AH CRV 7 2.75”(MPSM)

Lt Armr & SSV 6,000 Up to 76rounds

Each warhead delivers 9 sub-munitions. They have ashaped charge to penetrate the tgt in line with the sub-munition axis, and the body shatters into small, highvelocity fragments to defeat soft tgts.

7. AH CRV 7 2.75”(Flare)

Illum 6,000 Up to 76rounds

White light – 1 million candlepower for 120 secs.

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8. AH M230 30 mm(HE)

Lt Armr, SSV &Anti Pers

4,000 Up to1200rounds

Chain gun with a rate of fire of 625 rounds per min (+25 rounds). Selectable burst limits – 10, 20, 50 or 100rounds or cont firing.

9. AH M230 30 mm(HEI)

Lt Armr & SSV 4,000 Up to1200rounds

As for serial 7.

Air to Air Missile(AAM)

10. AH NYK Self-defence NYK NYK TBC on eqpt procurement.

MG11. Lynx LUH GPMG ARD Self-defence 11006 1 wpn 1. Cabin door mounted – crew served.

2. 7.62mm air role derivative (ARD) of GPMG.3. Currently fitted only in NI, Bosnia & Macedonia.

12. Lynx LUH MG Anti Pers & SSV 15007 1 wpn 1. Cabin door mounted – crew served.2. 0.5in MG used for suppression of ground forces.

DAS8 Ord13. AH

& LynxLUH

Chaff Self-defence

14. AH

& LynxLUH

Flare Self-defence

Notes:1. Post ISD for WAH64-D.2. Max range unless otherwise stated.3. All refs to AH refer specifically to WAH64-D in service with UK Army.4. Lx loses its Atk capability on intro of AH. Lx fleet will be modified to become LxLUH.5. ‘Rockets’ refers to Free Flight Aerial rockets (FFAR). Carried in pods of 19, inwhich natures can be mixed.6. Tracer burn out range.7. Tracker burn out range.8. Defensive Aid Suite.

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SERIAL 12 – ARMY AC – POST AH INTRODUCTION

Max Payload (kg) (3)Ser Wpn/Ord Type Primary Role

CruiseSpeed (2) Radius of Action

50 NMRadius of

Action 100 NM

PayPayload

(4)Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)1. WAH-64D Anti-armour RF Hellfire

(AGM-114L)See accompanying data NIL See accompanying data.

2. Lynx LUH (Mk 7 & 9) Uty/Obs 140 kts 1175 1025 6 a. Normal tp load = 6 pax in CEMO.b. Can insert 4 x tps using abseil techniques or 6 bypara.c. Ac has wheeled (Mk 9) or skidded (Mk 7)undercarriage.d. NVG compatible cockpit, self containedGPS/Doppler nav system and TI sight (x4 and x13magnification).

3. Gazelle Obs/Liaison 120 kts 380 330 2 NVG compatible cockpit, daylight observation aid GOA(x2.5 and x10 magnification) and self containedGPS/Doppler nav system.

4. Bell 212 Uty 110 kts 9 Deployed in Brunei only. NVG compatible cockpit, selfcontained GPS/Doppler nav system.

5. Islander AL 1 Photo Recce &Liaison

140 kts 860 730 8 Primary deployment in NI, but can be configured forspecific ops elsewhere. Fully fitted for flt within civairspace regulations.

6. Squirrel Trg/Liaison 110 kts 460 400 4 Peacetime use only. Used within the Trg Org.

Notes:1. All ac use turbine fuel: AVTUR/AVTAG. (AVCAT, DIESO and CIVGAS may be used in op emergency.)2. One Nautical Mile (NM) is 1.8 km. One kt is 1 NM per hr.3. Useable payload will depend upon equipment fitted for role in certain scenarios.4. Fig excludes crew. Normal pax load is based upon tps in CEMO. (Avge sldr in CEMO = approx 120 kg.) Whilst hels could possibly carry more pax, problems of bulk reduce total that can be fitted in the cabin.

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SERIAL 13 – AAVN SURV EQPT

Ser Eqpt & Ac Recognition Range (m) Purpose Scale Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

1. RFI Beyond 8,000 Radar Threat Detection 1 per ac Radio Frequency Interferometer

2. TADS Beyond 8,000 Tgt Acquisition 1 per ac 1. Tgt acquisition and designationsystem (TADS)2. Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR)and Direct View Optics(DVO)/ElectroOptics (EO)

Magnification:DVO - up to x18.2Daylight TV(DTV) - up to x127FLIR - up to x39.8

3. PNVS Beyond 8,000 Situational Awareness (SA)and piloting

1 per ac 1. Passive Night Vision System(PNVS)2. FLIR for ac operation

4. TOW Sight1 Beyond 3,750 Daylight Des Sight for TOWmsl

1 per ac Optical wpn sightMagnification:x2x13

5. TOW TI Sight Beyond 3,750 TI Des Sight for TOW msl 1 per ac TI wpn sightMagnification:x4x13.6

6. Chancellor Classified Recce & Surv 1. Deployed for NI ops2. Gyro Stabilised3. DTV & Low Light TV (LLTV)

7. Gz Observation Aid(GOA)

Beyond 6,000 Recce & Surv 1 per op ac Gyro Stabilised DVOMagnification:x2.5x10

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8. Finch Classified Recce & Surv 1. Deployed for NI ops2. Gyro Stabilised TI sensor

9. BSS 400 Classified Recce & Surv 1. Deployed for NI ops2. Gyro Stabilised TI sensor3. Daylight TV (DTV)

10. Cameras Classified Recce & Surv Deployed for NI ops

ACTIVE DEVICES

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

11. Longbow Beyond 8,000 Fire Con Radar (FCR) 1 per ac 1. Millimetric Wave (MMW) Radar2. Radar Modes: Ground Tgt

Air TgtRadar MappingTerrain Profiling

12. Nitesun Up to 4,000 Illum Device IR & White Light

Note:

1. TOW msl assumed to phase out in 2003. Sight/obs aid for future Lynx (Lynx LUH) not yet firm; use of current TOW/TI sightsystem is one option.

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SERIAL 14 – NET RADIO AND RR EQPT (CLANSMAN AND PTARMIGAN)

SerSet UK

(1) Principal Role System (2)Freq Coverage

(2) (MHz)

TypicalRanges(km) (3)

No ofChannels

Wt (kgslessbty)

Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)

HFSETS

1. PRC 320 All arms at unit/subunit level

Voice (SSB AM) CW 2-29.999 50 Ground320 + Sky

280,000tuning pts

11

2. VRC 321 Comd nets in divand bde as altn toVHF. Log nets

Voice (SSB AM)CWTelep*

1.5-29.999 50 Ground320 + Sky

285,000tuning pts

23 *Requires separate applique unit

3. VRC 322 Fmn comd netsand theatre rearlinks

Voice (SSB AM)CWTelep*

1.5-29.999 80 Ground320 + Sky

285,000tuning pts

80 Converts from VRC 321 withaddition of an amplifier.*Requires separate applique unit

VHFSETS

4. PRC 349 Inf pl or sect Voice (FM) 37-46.975 1.5 400 1.55. PRC 350 Inf Pl or sect Voice (FM) 36-56.975 5 840 36. PRC 351 All arms at sqn/coy

levelVoice (FM)Digital Data*

30-75.975 8+ 1,840 3 *Requires separate applique unit

7. PRC 352 All arms at sqn/coylevel

Voice (FM)Digital Data*

30-75.975 16+ 1,840 4.5 Converts from PRC 351 withaddition of an amplifier.*Requires separate applique unit

8. VRC 353 Unit and fmn comdnets. Gen purposeveh set

Voice (FM)Telep*Digital Data*Fax

30-75.975 32+ 1,840 28 Secure facility aval.=*Requires separate appliqueunits

RREQPT

9a. UKTRC 471

R SIGNALSPrimary trunkRR eqptPtarmigan

FM a. 225-399.875b. 610-960c. 1350-1850

40 Ptarmigan31

130 BAND IBAND IIBAND III

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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)

9b. UKTRC 481

Line of SightRR

FM 4.4-5 GHZ High GainAE 25 kmsLow GainAE 5 kms

16/32 or 3times 32as supergroup

33.5 BAND IV

AVNSETS

10. Arc 340 Lynx. Gazelle Voice (FM) 30-76 50 1,840 11.311. PTR

1751Lynx, Gazelle Voice (AM) 225-399.95 35 3,500 6 50 KHz Channel Spacing

12. AD 120 Lynx, Gazelle Voice (AM) 118-135,975 35 720 3 25 KHz Channel SpacingUHFSET13.

PRC 344to air

Manpack GroundHoming Beacon

Voice (AM) 225-399.95 toground20 – ac at 100ft40 – ac at 500 ft80 – ac at 5000ft

8 – ground 3,500 4.2 50 KHz Channel Spacing

Notes:

1. Nomenclature of Radio Sets. Sets are alloc a jt svc des. Implications for Clansman range are:

a. Ltr First Ltr Second Ltr Third LtrP – Manptbl R – Radio C – CommsV – Veh borne

b. No. Single svc ident no taken from the Army block alloc of 301-600. Sets numbered 320-330 are HF, sets numbered340 are UHF, and sets numbered 349-360 are VHF.

2. Inter-op. Only sets in the same freq band and using the same method of modulation can inter-op.

3. Range. Range depends on the type of antenna used.

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SERIAL 15 – FMN REAR LINK COMMS

The fol eqpt may be used for rear link comms into DCN, the Ptarmigan/Euromux trunk systems, or as part of a stand alone link. The facilities provided willdepend upon the pri given to the op and thus the aval of eqpt, both for the eployed station and the DCN/Ptarmigan/Euromux anchor. There may also becontention for access to the satellite and the associated fixed ground stn. The info below is a guide only and comms staff must be consulted early in theplanning process.

Eqpt Brief Description Manning Det Weight Capability

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

PSC 510 Manpack Satcon 0 + 2 350 kg 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10

TSC 502 Palletised Satcom 1 + 6 2,500 kg 1, 3, 5, 6, 7

VSC 501 Landrover Satcom (1) 1 + 3 10,000 kg 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7

INMARSAT Civilian Satcom 0 + 2 500 kg 2 (2)

TRC 521 Containerised HF Raio (3) 1 + 13 17,500 kg 5, 6q

TRC 522 Palletised HF Radio 0 + 5 3,300 kg 5, 6

Capabilities :

1 Secure Voice 2 Clear Voice3 Secure Data 4 Clear Data5 Secure Telegraph 6 Clear Telegraph7 Trunk Access Link 8 Trunk Internodal Link9 Emergency Beacon 10 Line of Sight One to One

Notes .

1. The detachment is 2 x 3/4 t LR plus 2 x tlr.

2. INMARSAT terminals are made by several manufacturers and provide the equivalent of a civil telephone line. With suitable equipment it may be usedfor data and facsimile. BRAHMS can be used with some types and thus a secure voice circuit is possible. A small data only terminal is available. Theinternational convention precludes use for warlike purposes.

3. Transportable on 2 x 4 t flatbeds plus 2 x gen tlrs.

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SERIAL 16 – CHARACTERISTICS OF RN SHIPS

Description Class Nos Displacement

(tons

Armament

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Aircraft Carrier INVINCIBLE 3 20,000 Harrier FA2/GR7 – Sea Dart – Phalanx -Glkeeper

Amphibious FEARLESS

OCEAN

2

1

11,582

20,500

Phalanx-Close range (CR) guns

Phalanx-CR guns

Frigate Type 23 13 3,500 114 mm gun-Harpoon-Seawolf

ASW Torpedoes-CR guns-Lynx Helo (SeaSkua)

Frigate Type 22

Batch 2

3 4,600 Exocel-Seawolf-ASW Torpedoes-CR guns

Lynx Helo (Sea Skua)

Frigate Type 22

Batch 3

4 4,600 114 mm gun-ASW Torpedoes-Goalkeeper

CR guns-Lynx Helo (Sea Skua)

Destroyer Type 42

Batch 1+2

4 3,560 114 mm gun-Sea Dart-Phalanx

ASW Torpedoes-CR gun-Lynx Helo (SeaSkua)

Destroyer Type 42

Batch 3(Stretched)

4 3,880 114 mm gun-Sea Dart-Phalanx

ASW Torpedoes-CR gun-Lynx Helo (SeaSkua)

MCMV Hunt 13 685 300mm gun

MCMW River 1 350 40 mm gun

MCMW Sandown 9 450 30 mm gun

OPV Castle 2 1,475 30 mm gun

OPV Island 6 1,110 40 mm gun

Training Boats Archer 16 40 -

Survey Scott 1 13,500 -

Survey Herald 1 2,730 -

Survey Building 2 1,135 -

Survey Roebuck 1 1,300 -

Ice Patrol Endurance 1 2,500 2 Lynx Helicopters

Fleet Tanker 5 Classes 13 11,500-49,000 Fort Class: 30 mm gun-Phalanx

Landing Ship Sir 5 6,700 -

Strategic Lift Sea 2 12,350 -

Aviation Training Argus 1 28,080 Twin 30 mm gun

Forward Repair Diligence 1 10,765 -

Submarine (BN) Trident 4 16,000 Trident D5 missile-Torpedoes

Submarine (Fleet) Trafalgar 7 5,000 Sub-Harpoon-TLAM-Torpedoes

Submarine (Fleet) Swiftsure 5 5,000 Sub-Harpoon-TLAM-Torpedoes

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SERIAL 17 – RN AMPH SHIPPING AND CRAFT (1)

Ser Ship Range and Speed Hels/Landing Craft Typical Tp Heliportable Vehs Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)

1. CVS

HMS INVINCIBLE

HMS ILUSTRIOUS

HMS ARK ROYAL

5,000 nm at 18 kn, butrange unlimited withrefuelling at sea.Passage planningspeed 15 kn

5 Sea Harrier

12 Sea King orequivalent

Nil in ASW role.Up to 950 in LPHrole (2)

Up to 125 x 1/2tvehs in LPH role

Options are numerous. Vehs, menand ac are all interchangeable forstores. Hels could be a mix of AEW,ASW, Cdo or Lt hels. Livingconditions would be austere.

2. LPD

HMS FEARLESS

HMS INTREPID

5,100 nm at 20 kn butrange unltd withrefuelling at sea.Passage planningspeed 15 kn, but 10 knwith Amph Task Force

4 LCU

4 LCVP

No integral hels

Normal 334

Overload 502 (2)

207 x 1/2tequivalents

Typical hel capacity is up to 4 SeaKing and 2 Gazelle (flt deck only, nohangar facilities)

LPD replacements due 1998.Capacity NK but similar to currentships

3. LSL

RFA SIR GERAINT

RFA SIR TRISTRAM

RFA SIR BEDIVERE

RFA SIR PERCIVAL

8,000 at 15 kn No integral hels orlanding craft but fltdeck aft

Normal 340

Overload 534 (2)

17 MBT or 27 x 4 tequivalents (tankDeck).

34 x 4 tequivalents (VehDeck)

Two Mexeflote pontoon rafts can beside carried. Capable of opLYNX/GAZELLE from stern flt deckand Chinook from main veh deck(SIR TRISTRAM also SEA KINGcapable from flt deck). Ni capable.

4. LSL

RFA SIR GALAHAD

13,000 at 15 kn No integral hels orlanding craft but fltdeck aft

Normal 341

Overload 537 (2)

18 MBT, 20 x 4 tequivalents (TankDeck). 34 x 4 tequivalents (VehDeck)

Capable of op Sea King or EH101from stern flt deck and Chinook frommain veh deck. Ni ops can takeplace from both decks.

5. LCL 4,000 nm at 10 kn Normal 32

Overload 650 forshort periods

36 x 20 ftcontainers, 26 x0.5 t equivalents,5 MBT, 460 tcargo, 250 t inbeaching mode

Two in service

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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)

6. RCL 900 nm at 9 kn 150 for shortperiods

Max loa 96 t, 4 x20 ft containers.48t plus 1 MBT, 2 xLR, 10 x 1/2 tequivalents

Nine in svc. Ramp class 60

7. LCU Mk 9 830 nm at 9 kn 150 for ship toshore mov

1 MBT or 70 tstores or 8 x 1/2 tequivalents

Fourteen in svc. Arcticised for op inNorth Norway

8. LCVP Mk IV 150 nm at 14 kn 25 1 x 1/2 t and tlr orequivalent stores

Seventeen in svc

9. LCVP Mk III 320 nm at 16 kn 34 1 x 3/4 t + tlr or 7tonnes stores

Dutch LC used as part of UKNLLF

10. LCAC (Light) 30 kn for 12 hrs 16 2 tonnes stores Hovercraft, 4 in 539 AS RM

11. RRC Mk 2 60 nm at 25 kn (4) 8 1500 kg stores 15 in 539 AS RM

12. IRC 30 nm at 8 kn (4) 7 (5)

13. Mexeflote 126 x 24 ft in size 120 tonnes Class 60

Notes :

1. These details are only a guide.2. Should not exceed 21 days.3. Ships can be taken up from trade (STUFT) by charter or requisition for variety of sp roles. Roll-On-Off (RO-RO) ships are particularly useful and those withvehicle ramps can off-load onto Mexeflote pontoons.4. Fully laden.5. CEFO only.

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SERIAL 18 – SP HELS (SH) (1)External Payload (kg)

Ser Ac Type (2)Radius ofAction 50nm (3)

Radius ofAction 100nm (3)

Ferry range (nm)

Max Payload(kg) with fuel

for 15 nmCrane

Operation

CruiseSpeed

(kt)Max Tps Stretchers (4) Fast Roping, Abseiling and Roping

(Swarming) (5)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)

1. Wessex HCMk 2 RAF

1.182 955 260 (No ferry tksaval)

1,318 100 8 withBergens 10in light order

8 in stretcher fit with 3sitting. TAC 2 on floor

For abseiling, fast roping and ropingthere is one att pt by cabin door

2. Puma HCMk 1 RAF(6)

1,600 1,100 328 (2 ferry tks)476 (4 tks)No space aval

1,950 120(90 withexternal

load)

12 in fulleqpt16 min eqpt

6 in stretcher fit with 4sitting. TAC 2 on floorplus 8 sitting

For fast roping and roping there are2 att pts. For abseiling there are 4att pts

3. Chinook HCMk 2 RAF(7)(Peacetime)

9,300 8,200 920 (ferry tks)Max payload 900kg althoughspace is ltd

10,300external

135 (95with

externalload)

4. Chinook HCMk 2 (RAF)(7)(Wartime)

11,100 10,000 1040 (ferry tks)Max payload1400 kg althoughspace is ltd

11,300external

40 (8) 24 TAC – 10 on floor or6 on floor plus 12 sittingpatients

For fast roping there are 2 att pts onramp, 1 pt over centre hatch, 1 ptover stbd front door. For abseiling,there are 3 att pts on rear ramp

5. Sea King 4(RN)

2,086 1,542 650 (normal tks,3 crew)

2,720external

100 16 full eqpt27 min eqpt

6 plus 6 sitting patientsand one attendant

For abseiling, fast roping and ropingthere is one att pt by cabin door.

6. EH 101 (inservice00/01)

3,000 2,400 560 on ac fuelFerry tks can beadded. AARpossible

4,000 140 26 full eqpt Stretcher fit – tbc6 on floor and somesitting

Notes :1. Data is shown for temperate climatic conditions assuming fuel is immediately aval without tac considerations.2. Details of UK hel landing drills, marshalling and control of hels on landing are being produced in a new publication JWP 3-51 (due out in mid 99).3. Radius of action varies according to airspeed and environment. It is assumed that aircraft with external loads will fly at 90 kt unless otherwise indicated,

returning empty at best range speed.4. Puma, Wessex, Sea King and Chinook aeromed fit is seldom used. The loading of full stretcher fit is time-consuming and is normally carried with ac shut-

down.5. Fast roping is restricted to specialist units whose instructors have attended a formal course at JATE.6. For op tasks, Puma HC Mk 2 is cleared to op at a max take-off weight of 7,400 kg, therefore quoted weights can be increased by 400 kg.7. The Chinook HC Mk 2 is currently ltd in peacetime to a max take-off weight of 22,700 kg. In wartime, the limit could be raised to 24,500 kg if op nec.8. Chinook is normally fitted with side seats for 26 and 14 seat belts on floor (total 40) but there are other options in conjunction internal/external freight

loading. During ops, up to 80 pax can be carried standing.

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SERIAL 19 – RAF TPT AC (1)

Ser Ac Type MaxPayload

Range (2)

Max rangePayload

(2)

FerryRange(nm)

CruiseSpeed(kts)

Max Tps MaxStretcher

s

CargoCompartment

Sup Dropping Capability

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)

1. Hercules C Mk 1or Mk 5 (TAC T)

(4)

17,730 kg

1,400 nm

6,600 kg

3,300 nm

4,500 290 70 full eqpt

92 min eqpt

70 12.5 m x 3.05m x 2.72 m

5 standardpallets

1 t Containers - 16

MSP - 2

WEDGE - 1(5)

Paras - 70

Misc loads - - (6)

2. Hercules C Mk 3or Mk 4 (TAC T)

(Stretched Ac) (4)

15,910 kg

1,400 nm

4,775 kg

3,300 nm

4,500 290 92 full eqpt

128 min eqpt

97 17.2 m x 3.05m x 2.72 m

7 standardpallets

1 t Containers - 24

MSP - 2

WEDGE 1(5)

Paras - 97

Misc loads - - (6)

3. VC 10 (ST) 20,900 kg

2,700 nm

6,800 kg

3,900 nm

4,000 450 130 kit inhold

68 8 standardpallets

Nil

4 Tristar C2 45,000 kg

4,000 nm

25,000 kg

6,700 nm

6,700 525 250 4 Up to 35,000lb freight

Nil

5. Tristar K1(Tanker/ST)

45,450 kg

4,750 nm

Nil

6,750

6,750 525 Nil Up to 33 bins Nil

6. Tristar KC1

(Tanker/ST)

45,450 kg

4,750 nm

Nil

6,750

6,750 525 197 Nil 20 standardpallets

Nil

Notes :1. Data for temperate climate conditions.2. Payload and range would be adjusted to take acct of conditions at departure and arrival airfds (eg altitude and temp).3. Figs quoted assume no in-flt refuelling.4. Hercules Mk 4 and Mk 5 are J model with similar performance to current aircraft: first ac due in service early in 2000.5. WEDGE has 2 containers each of 636 kg. It is dropped from rear cargo door of ac immediately before paras are dropped.6. Misc load quantities depend upon dimensions.

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SERIAL 20 – RAF AIRDROP CARGO EQPT

Weight (kg) ExcludingParachutes

AcSer Eqpt Use

Min Max

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

1. Msp Mk 4 Landrovers, tlrs, and ltengr eqpt

2,722 6,350 Hercules (2)

2. SEAC Pack C Sups 23 84 Hercules (2), Sea King, Wessex

3. Para Door Bundle Para eqpt and C Sups 34 158 Hercules (2)

4. WEDGE C Sups 771 1,723 Hercules (2)

5. Harness Pack C Sups 23 317 Hercules. Can also be dropped from hels atreduced wts (2)

6. Net Cargo AirdropMk 1

C Sups 317 1,134 Hercules (1) (2)

7. Misc Loads C Sups 317 1,134 Hercules (1) (2)

Notes :

1. Up to 16 containers may be dropped from Hercules C Mk 1 and up to 24 containers may be dropped from Hercules C Mk 3.(Pay loads up to max wt shown on Page 2-19-1.)

2. Detailed info of currently cleared airdrop loads from Hercules (Mk 1 and 3) are contained in Manual of Transport Support,Parts 3 and 3A.

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SERIAL 21 – AI AND CAS (1) (2)

Ser AC Type Wpn Load (3) Tgt Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)1. Harrier GR7

(RAF) (4)5 x CBU2 x 25mm cannon2 x Paveway II or III5 x 1000 lbs2 x CRV-7 pods

Tks, APCs, soft-skinned vehs

Coverage from 6 CBU is 200 x 50 m. GR7 is ni capable.Recce pod can be carried for Tac Reccce.

2. Jaguar (RAF) (4) 2 x 30mm cannon4 x CBU4 x 1000 lb HE2 x Paveway II2 x CRV-7 pods

Tks, APCs, soft-skinned vehs

Single-pass attack to rel all wpns. Jaguar can carry recce podto give tac recce capability.

3. A-10 (US) 4 x Maverick GW plusvarious bombs/CBU plus30mm cannon

Tks, APCs Multiple attacks, staying outside AAA range and avoidingoverflt of en posns. Maverick usually TV-guided (with shapedcharge warhead), but could be IR.

4. F-16 20mm cannon4 CBU or6 x 500 lb bombs or2 x 2000 lb bombs

Tks, APCs, soft-skinned vehs

Multi-role ac with CAS capability. Some nations daylt only.

5. F-18 20 mm cannon4 x Maverick or4 x 2000 lb bombs or 8 xCBUs orCRV-7 rocket pods

Tks, APCs, soft-skinned vehs

USMC specialise in CAS role. Ni capable.

6. TornadoGR1/GR4 (4) (5)

2 x 27mm cannon2 x Paveway III3 x Paveway II8 x 1000 lb HE8 x CBU9, 7, 5, 3 or 2 ALARM (6)

Pt targets –bridges, CPs,comm nodes, Tk,APC, soft-skin vehconcs, log nodes

AI preferred role. CAS may be secondary role.

See Notes overleaf

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Notes:

1. A wide variety of ac from many nations may provide sp to UK forces. RAF and selection of most common other nations acshown here. AI is normally preferred method of providing air sp due to lower threat and greater tactical freedom for ac.2. Close Air Support (CAS) may be provided by almost any ac capable of dropping a bomb or firing a gun. CAS is a rolerequiring considerable trg and expertise from both aircrew and FACs if it is to be eff. Not all ac possess the appropriateperformance in terms of manoeuvrability, wpn systems and sortie rate capability. More specifically:

a. Ac require con by FAC (may be helborne). Laser Target Marker Operator (LTMO) is a bonus, and can be used byHarrier, Jaguar, A-10, F-16D, Tornado GR1/4, F-18 (USMC).

b. Ac op in multiples of 2 or 4.c. Ac carry chaff flares and EW eqpt for self-def.

3. These are standard loads, a mix of wpns can be carried.4. Paveway II/III are laser PGMs.5. Tornado GR4 has only 1 x 27 mn cannon, and will carry Brimstone in place of CBU.6. Air Landed Anti-Radiation Missile – only 2 RAF sqns, normal fit 5 or 2 ALARM.

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PART 3

STAFF PLANNING DATA

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PART 3 – STAFF PLANNING DATA

Serials 1-19 G3 StaffSerial 1 Time and Space PlanningSerial 2 Comd and Con RelationshipsSerial 3 Opposed Rates of Adv (Div)Serial 4 Opposed Rates of Adv (Bdes and below)Serial 5 AB Ops Planning DataSerial 6 AB Log Sp DataSerial 7 Airmob Ops Planning DataSerial 8 Airmob Log Sp DataSerial 9 Offensive Air OpsSerial 10 Air Ops in a Joint/Multinational TheatreSerial 11 Air Space ConSerial 12 NBC Planning Data for SurveySerial 13 NBC Decontamination DataSerial 14 Mov Planning DataSerials 15-19 Spare

Serials 20-25 G3 Arty StaffSerial 20 Arty Fire ConsiderationsSerial 21 Arty Planning DataSerial 22 Characteristics of AD EqptsSerial 23 Con States for AD PlanningSerials 24-25 Spare

Serials 26-30 G3 Engr StaffSerial 26 Engr Planning DataSerials 27-30 Spare

Serials 31-35 G3 Avn StaffSerial 31 AH Wpn Planning DataSerials 32-35 Spare

Serials 36-40 G4 Staff PlanningSerial 36 Log Sp Planning DataSerial 37 Tpt Planning DataSerial 38 Combat Sups Expenditure SummarySerial 39 Org and Con of DumpingSerial 40 Eqpt Cas Estimates

Serials 41-45 G1 StaffSerial 41 Pers Cas EstimatesSerial 42 Typical Staff Planning TablesSerials 43-45 Spare

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SERIAL 1 – TIME AND SPACE PLANNING

1. Planning and Execution Time. Execution time includes a small allowance formovement within the next superior comd’s area and runs from receiving the order, throughthe battle procedure, to starting to execute the plan. No allowance is made for anticipationor preparation before receiving the order. At the higher levels and with formations held ingreater depth extra time must be added for movement.e.g. for a corps held in depth as an AG reserve add 24 hours for movement.

Level of Comd Execute (hrs) Planning & Observation (hrs)

a. Sub-unit 3 0-6

b. Unit 6 3-15

c. Bde 12 6-30

d. Div 24 12-48

e. Corps 48 24-96

f. AG 96

2. Time Lines. A useful example of this is that a Bde Comd’s area of interest in termsof time is up to 30 hours ahead. He has to make a decision that affects his whole comd nolater than 12 hours before he wishes it executed and 6 hours for one affecting a single unit.

3. Enhancing Timeliness. Fight the battle appropriate to the level of comd and in thedecision time frame of that level of comd. The execution time can be speeded up andhence decision can be delayed by:

a. Planning for Options - but this requires time in advance of the event and thatevents unfold as anticipated.

b. Grouping to a standard pattern - difficult with scarce resources.

c. Lowering decision levels by:

(1) Committing smaller groupings - but this lacks combat power.

(2) Grouping a bit of everything with everyone - but this runs the risk ofpenny packetting.

(3) Mission comd.

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d. Speeding up movement by:

(1) Having more routes - can they be secured and maintained?

(2) Moving faster - what about AVLB etc?

(3) Having routes dedicated to the move of reserves - as for d(1).

e. Anticipation - needs good information.

4. Fmn/Unit Tactical Deployment Guide (1)

DefenceSer Fmn UnitSub Unit Width

(km)Depth(km)

Attack(Width)

(km)

Delay(Width)

(km)

AssyArea (3)

(km2)

AssyArea(km2)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)1. Armd Div (2) 30 60 (6) 15 60 150 600 (4)

900 (5)2. Armd Bde (7) 15 25

(8)7 30 30 (9)

250 (10)3. Armd BG

Sqn

N/A

1.5-2(11)

N/A

1 (12)

15

5

5

1

25

2

4. Armd Inf BG

Coy

4

1.75

5

2

10 (13)

6 (14)

15

5

5

1

25

25. Inf Bn

Coy

3

1.25

4

1.5

(12)

0.25(15)

3

0.25

10

1

Notes:

1. This guide is based on a NE Europe high intensity, dense battlefd and should not be used as atemplate for all scenarios. Any deployment has to be driven by the en force density and the msn.(Assumes inf equipped with WARRIOR). Multinational fmns/units may not confirm to these yardsticks.2. Armd Div with three armd bdes.3. Incl A1 echs.4. Incl A1, A2 and B echs.5. Incl DSG.6. Ground holding role, excl covering force area.7. Armd bde with 4 BGs.8. Ground holing role.9. Incl A1, A2 and B ech.10. Incl BSG.11. Blocking role.12. Also C attack.13. Depends on org; multiply by sqn coy gps for guide.14. Mounted.15. Dismounted.

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Ser Fmn/Unit/Sub Unit Area(km2)

Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d)

HQs and Comms Assets

1. Bde Tac HQ 2-4 vehs

2. Bde Main HQ 1 45 vehs. Farm complex or small village orwood.Time to set up: 60 minsTime to pack up for move: 40 mins

3. Div Main HQ 2 70 vehs. Large farm complex, factory, villageor medium sized wood.Time to set up: 6 hoursTime to pack up for move: 3 hours

4. Div Rear HQ 2 40 vehs. Large farm complex, factory, villageor medium sized wood.Time to set up: 6 hoursTime to pack up for move: 3 hours

5. Ptarmigan Trunk Node (TN) 1 17 vehs, node home in small farm, village orwood. Individual vehs on hills.Time to set up: 6 hoursTime to pack up for move: 3 hours

6. Ptarmigan SCRA (C) 1 veh on a hill.

7. Radio Rebroadcast (RRB) 0.10.5

Single or groups of up to 3 vehs.Space required for antennae.Time to set up: 30 minsTime to pack up for move: 20 mins

8. Change of Control Procedure(PTARMIGAN)

Allow 20 mins.

Note: Comms staff should, when possible, be given warning of impending moves to allow time for re-engineering of comms circuits prior to prep for mov. Times for set up/pack up will clearly vary depending uponlocation, threat, weather etc.

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Arty Units

9. ARA 1 Areas for exclusive arty use. Usually des bysingle grid squares. They are not permanentand should be cleared prior to occupation.Used by gun btys adopting static deploymentmethods and other arty elms of sufficient size,eg an ACP or elms of STA arty.

10. ACP 1 Usually loc within an ARA. Requires maxoverhead cover, a track/road circuit and,where poss, areas of hardstanding to allow X-loading. DROPS mob is the essential factor.Close to an MSR.

11. AS90 Bty AMA 4 Used by AS90 btys adopting a manoeuvredeployment method. Not for the exclusive useof arty and usage must be carefully coord witother tps in the area.

12. AS90 Regt AMA 16 Used by AS90 regts adopting a manoeuvredeployment method. Not for the exclusiveuse of arty and usage must be carefully coordwith other tps in the area. It is likely that regtAMA will incl at least 1 ARA for use by an ACPand/or regt ech.

13. MLRS Bty AMA 75 Used by MLRS btys adopting a disperseddeployment method. May be sub divided into3 x tp AMAs each 5 km2. Not for the exclusiveuse of arty and usage must be carefully coordwith other tps in the area taking into accountthe distinctive firing signature, the likelihood ofretaliatory attack and the toxic nature of th rktefflux.

14. Px Bty 4 x 1 A Px bty requires 4 x 1 km2 ARAs, 1 for eachof 3 launch/rec sects and 1 for the bty ech.The 3 GCS/GDTs do not warrant exclusiveARAs but should, where poss, be deployed onhigh ground.

15. COBRA 1 Each COBRA radar requires a 1 km2 ARA inwhich to adopt ‘emit and skit’ deployment tac.

Engr Units

16. Engr Regt (CS) 14 Armd Sqn 4 sq kmFd Sqn 3 sq kmWksp 1 sq kmHQ Sqn 6 sq kmHardstanding required for Tk Br Transporters(TBT)

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17. Engr Regt (GS) 13 2 x Fd Sqn 6 sq kmHQ Sqn 6 sq kmWksp 1 sq kmHardstanding required for plant transporters.

18. Engr Regt (V) 16 2 x Fd Sqn (V) 6 sq kmHQ Sqn (V) 3 sq kmFd Sp Sqn (V) 3 sq kmPlt Sqn (V) 3 sq kmWksp (V) 1 sq kmHardstanding required for transporters and FdSp Sqn (V).

19. Fd Sp Sqn 3 Engr RV 1 sq kmSqn Main 2 sq kmhardstanding required for both areas forplant/stores.

20. Amph Sqn 5 Each Amph Tp 1 sq kmSqn Ech/Sp 2 sq kmWoods or villages.Hard tracks for M2.Height required 4m.

21. Fd Sqn 3

22. Armd Engr Sqn 4 Hardstanding for TBTs.

23. EOD Sqn 2

24. Fd Pk Sqn 2-4 Near port rhd. Ideally industrial complex forstorage and engr wksp, repair andmanufacture. Hardstanding essential. Goodaccess, ht restriction 4m.

25. Tactical MOB (to svc AH or LUH regt) Up to251

To operate up to 32 AircraftUp to 250 vehs and trls (including echelon)many of which are prime movers (up to MLC35).

26. FOB (to svc AH or LUH sqn) Up to4

To operate up to 24 Aircraft2

1. Up to 60 vehs (up to MLC 35).2. Refuelling, rearming, planning, maint andaccn facilities for pers and eqpt of 1 x sqn.

27. FARP (6 pt) 1 (excother

arms3)

To refuel and rearm up to 16 Aircraft1. Found and deployed from FOB assets.2. Up to 25 vehs and trls many of which areprime movers (up to MLC 35).3. Refuelling and rearming capability only.4. Deployment of a FARP significantlydegrades the capability of its parent FOB torefuel or rearm ac.

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CS and CSS Groupings

28. DRA May contain 85+ units/sub units/locs.

29. DSA (1 div day) 10-15 Adjacent to MSRs; near to rhd; hardstanding.

30. HQ DSG 30 Incl BCR holding area, PW cage, div RV, HQDSG, Armd del sqn, div tps fd amb, SH LZ, Bechs, avn regt ech. Near to rhd.

31. Div RV 1 Hardstanding and access to MSR. Adjacent toHQ DSG.

32. B Echs 1 If not incl in ser 37.

33. Bde Sp Sqn RLC 1 Sited fwd and on MSR to enable access byDW A2 Echs.

34. GS CoyCS Coy

Fwd PlBLPECCP

1.00.5

0.250.250.25

Hard standing essential 24 hrs NTM.Hard standing desirable 12 hrs NTM.CS Coys may have to have some eqpt behindin organised BLPs/ECCPs. Crash out movscan be implemented within 30 mins.2 hrs NTM.Normally with GS Coy/Reclam Coy.Normally with GS Coy/Reclam Coy.

35. DS 1 Buildings, next to MSR (1).

36. ACP 3 In fwd bde areas; require circuit andhardstanding to enable cross-loading.DROPS mob essential factor.

37. Tpt Sqn RLC 4 Woods or villages. Hardstanding for DROPS.

38. BSG 15-20 Dependent on bde.

39. Engr Bde RV 1 Normally to rear of FEBA bde; holds stocks ofM&E; near to MSR; requires hardstanding.

40. Engr RV (Fd Pk) 1 Near MSR/rly; hardstanding essential. May becolloc with engr res park which can bindeterminate size, normally quarry.

Note:1. Med facilities may not be loc within 1 km of a legitimate military tgt.

RAF SH Assets

41. Flying sites (approx 8 sites for ac) 1 In Corps Rear Area, sites dispersed by min of5 km. Tracks for 4t mobility. Preferably farmcomplex or semi-urban.

42. Support Sites (2 sites for engineering) 1 In Corps Rear Area, sites dispersed by min of5 km. Trcks for 4t mob.

43. Main Refuelling Areas (MRAs) (2 sites) 1 One site in vicinity of flying sites, secondfurther forward. Tracks for TTFs.

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44. Tac Refuelling Area (TRA) 1 In Corps Forward Area to support opswherever required. Tracks for TTFs.

Notes:

1. Dispersed locs.2. The sqn FOB must have the capability to svc a complete regt on occasions for brief periods.3. Such as ground force protection and local AD.

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SERIAL 2 – COMD AND CON RELATIONSHIPS

COMD FULL OPCOM OPCON TACOM TACON UC ADMINLESS

UC ADMIN UCDM

1. Assign Separate Employment ofComponents of Units/Fmns

X X

2. Assign Missions X X X

3. Assign Tasks X X X X

4. Delegate Equal Comd/Con Status X X (6) X (6) X (6)

5. Delegate Lower Comd/Con Status X X X X

6. Coord of Local Mov, Real Estate andArea Def

X X X X X

7. CSS Responsibility X X X X

Notes:

1. States of comd and con will always be qualified by the DTG at which they begin. The DTG at which they end should also be specified if known.

2. A comd assigned forces under FULL COMD or OPCOM may employ those forces for any purpose. Forces assigned under OPCON may only beemployed within certain constraints, such as function, time or loc, imposed by the higher auth which assigns the forces.

3. A comd assigned forces under TACOM may alloc tasks to those forces but only in accordance with the msn given to him by the higher auth whichassigns the forces.

5. Mission is defined in AAP-6 as: “A clear, concise statement of the task of the command and its purpose”.

6. Only with agreement of comd holding higher level of comd status. Note this is greater auth than that defined in AAP-6.

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SERIAL 3 – OPPOSED RATES OF ADV (DIV)(kms/hr)

Degree ofResistance

Prepared Defence (3) Hasty Defence (4)

Attacker toDefence Ratio

Go Terrain Slow-Go Terrain No-Go Terrain Go Terrain Slow-Go Terrain No-Go Terrain

Arm/Mech Inf Arm/Mech Inf Arm/Mech Inf Arm/Mech Inf Arm/Mech Inf Arm/Mech Inf

IntenseResistance

1:12 2 1 1 .6 .6 4 4 2 2 1.21 1.2

Very Heavy2:1(-)

5-6 4 2-3 2 1.5-1.8 1.2 10-12 8 5-6 4 3-3.6 2.4

Heavy3:1

7-8 5 3-4 2.5 2.1-2.1 1.5 13-16 10 8 5 3.9-4.8 3

Medium4:1

8-10 6 4-5 3 2.4-3 1.8 16-20 12 10 6 4.8-6 3.6

Light5:1

16-20 10 8-10 5 4.8-6 3 30-40 18 20 9 9-12 5.4

Negligible 24-30 12 12-15 6 7.2-9 3.6 48-60 24 30 12 14.4-18 7.2

Source: Numbers, Predictions and War, Dupuy, T.N. 1979.

Notes:

1. When there is surprise, multiply these figures by a surprise factor as follows:... Complete Surprise x 5 (eg Germans at The Ardennes in 1944, Arabs in 1973).... Substantial Surprise x 3 (eg German Invasion of Russia in 1941, Israelis’ Invasion of Sinai in 1967).... Minor Surprise x 1.3 (eg Allied Normandy landing in 1944, Indias’ attack on Pakistan in 1971).The effects of surprise last for 3 days, being reduced by one-third on day 2 and two-thirds on day 3.

2. Use the relative combat power from paragraph 2a(4) in the operations estimate.3. Prepared defence is based on defender in prepared positions (24 hours or more).4. Hasty defence is based on 2 to 12 hours preparation time.5. The ratios used here are to determine the degree of resistance. There is no direct relationship between advance rates and force ratios. However,

sustained advances probably are not possible with a 3 to 1 ratio. Advance is possible against superior forces but cannot be sustained.6. Rates greater than 6 to 1 will result in advances between these and the unopposed rates.

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SERIAL 4 – OPPOSED RATES OF ADV (BDES AND BELOW)(kms/hr)

Degree ofResistance

Prepared Defence (3) Hasty Defence (4)

Attacker toDefence Ratio

Go Terrain Slow-Go Terrain No-Go Terrain Go Terrain Slow-Go Terrain No-Go Terrain

Arm/Mech Inf Arm/Mech Inf Arm/Mech Inf Arm/Mech Inf Arm/Mech Inf Arm/Mech Inf

IntenseResistance

1:1.6 .5 .5 .3 .15 .1 1.0 .8 .8 .5 .4 .2

Very Heavy2:1(-)

.9 .6 .6 .4 .3 .2 1.5 1.0 1.0 .7 .6 .3

Heavy3:1

1.2 .7 .75 .5 .5 .3 2.0 1.2 1.3 .9 .8 .5

Medium4:1

1.4 .8 1.0 .6 .5 .5 2.4 1.4 1.75 1.1 .9 .8

Light5:1

1.5 .9 1.1 .7 .6 .5 2.6 1.6 2.0 1.2 1.0 .9

Negligible6:1

1.7+ 1.0+ 1.3+ .8+ .6+ .6+ 3.0+ 1.7+ 2.3+ 1.3+ 1.1+ 1.0

Source: US Jiffy 3 War Game.Notes:

1. Units cannot sustain these rates for 24 hours. These rates are reduced by ½ at night.2. The relative combat power ratio must be computed for the unit under consideration.3. When there is surprise, multiply these figures by a surprise factor as follows:

… Complete Surprise x 5 (e.g. Germans at The Ardennes in 1994, Arabs in 1973).… Substantial Surprise x 3 (e.g. German Invasion of Russia in 1941, Israelis’ Invasion of Sinai in 1967).… Minor Surprise x 1.3 (e.g. Allied Normandy landing in 1944, Pakistanis’ attack on India in 1971).The effects of surprise last for 3 days, being reduced by one-third on day 2 and two-thirds on day 3.

4. Prepared defence is based on defender in prepared positions (24 hours or more).5. Hasty defence is based on 2 to 12 hours preparation time.6. The ratios used here are to determine the degree of resistance. There is no direct relationship between advance rates and force ratios. However,

sustained advances probably are not possible without a 3 to 1 ratio. Advance is possible against superior forces but cannot be sustained.

Rates greater than 6 to 1 will result in advances between these and the unopposed rates.

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SERIAL 5 – AB OPS PLANNIING DATA

Airland/Para Asslt Load Planning

1. C130 Loads.

a. Para. C130 Mk 1: 62 pax. C130 Mk 3: 88 pax.

b. Medium Stressed Platform (MSP) Options.

Ser Issue Date MPC No Load Type Limits Status(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)1. Jan 96 6113 Rover TUM 110(XD) and Tri

(WT) 3/4 TIn service

2. Mar 98 6216 Rover TUL(Wolf) GS/FFR x 2(Piggy Back)

In service

3. Jul 75 5131 Rover 3/4t Mk 9, 11 and Ser 3GS & FFR

Trg load In service

4. Aug 87 5215 Rover 1/2t x 2 Piggy Back MPC 6215 toreplace whensufficient nos ofMPCs procured

In service

5. Oct 75 5414 Fork Lift (FLRT) Eager BeaverMk2

In service

6. Jun 74 5510 Asslt boats Mk4 x 6 and 3 OBM Fwd load only In service7. Mar 76 5511 AP Class 16 bridge (4 rigs):

Rig ARig BRig C

Rig D

3 para load2 para load2 para fwd loadonly2 para fwd loadonly

In service

8. Jan 91 5512 Ballast frame for 2/3 para loads Trg load In service9. Apr 91 5610 105mm ammo (98 boxes) In service10. Apr 87 5700 105 Lt Gun L118 x 2 (Piggy

Back)Ops load only In service

11. May 91 6101 Rover 110 (V8) Heavy Duty In service12. May 92 6215 Rover 90 GS & FFR (Piggy Back) Fwd load with

5111 Var 5In service

13. May 93 6500 FARP equipment (APFC x 2) In service14. Jun 89 6812 ATMP Supacat and tlr (WT) 3/4t In service. To

be deleted onintro of ATMPMk2

15. Apr 93 6815 ATMP Supacat x 2 In service16. Nov 92 6821 ATMP Supacat and 105 Lt Gun

L118In service

17. Jan 96 6711 Pinzgauer and trailer In service18. Feb 98 6440 Benford Dumper 3000 and Tlr

(WT) 3/4 T or ammo or genstores

19. Jan 97 6460 Benford Roller In service20. Jul 96 6721 Pinzgauer and Lt Gun In service

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c. Wedge Loads.

(1) The Wedge Load is dropped over the rear sill of the ac immediatelyprior to the despatch of the parachutists. In peacetime a separation isrequired between the first paratroop and the load, the exact interval beingdecided by the tail wind component (average time 6 seconds).

(2) Two loads of up to 150 lbs AUW each (1400 lbs load, 100 lbsparachute) or one load of a maximum 2500 lbs AUW (2400 lbs load, 100 lbsparachute) can be dropped. The single load can use a double lengthbaseboard for bulky loads with an AUW of 3000 lbs.

(3) Dimensions. Maximum load dimensions (in inches) are as follows:

(a) Single Baseboard.

52 x 43 x 48 (h)

(b) Double Baseboard.

82 x 52 x 48 (h)

d. Containers. One ton containers are used for para insertion and re-supply.

(1) Auto Gravity Extraction (AGE).

1 Row of 8 Containers Role 8A – One Drop of 8 Containers.Role 8B – Two Drops of 4 Containers.

2 Rows of 8 Containers Role 9A – One Drop of 16 Containers.Role 9B – Two Drops of 8 Containers

(2) Manual Extraction (ME).

A/C Role 6A - 8 Containers (Max 2 per drop)

A/C Role 7A - 16 Containers (Max 4 per drop)

2. Dimensions.

AGE - 52 x 43 x 60 (h)ME - Standard 52 x 43 x 60 (h). Max Dimensions 120 x 54 x 60 (h).MAX AUW - 2400 lbs (less parachute).

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3. Maximum Un-Refuelled Radius of Action (RoA) of Fully Laden C-130.

Ser Flight Profile RoA Remarks(a) (b) (c) (d)1. C-130 low 500 nm 925 km2. C-130 high/low/high 650 nm Last 200 nm to tgt at low.

1200 km3. C-130 high 900 nm 1665 km

4. Size of DZ for Men and Eqpt.

a. Width. Asa a gen rule a standard DZ for men or eqpt is 500-800m wide (700-1000m for ac in stream). A parallel DZ, where an ac drops eqpt to the side of a DZon which men have been dropped, is usually about 1,200-1,500m wide.

b. Length. 60m per para should be allowed, with 200m at each end forundershoot/overshoot. The actual methods used for calculating DZ length aresomewhat different and more complicated but this is adequate as a guide.

c. DZ for Hercules Drop.

(1) With 62 Paras. Two simultaneous sticks of 31: 60 + 400m = 2,320m.

(2) With 88 Paras. Two simultaneous sticks of 44: 45 + 400m = 3100m.Wedge equates to approx 6 troops, ie an extra 360m.

(3) In Hy Drop Role. Undershoot 200m, hy drop 2 platforms (700m) andovershoot 200m = 1,100m.

5. Size of DZ for Stores.

a. DZs for stores should be 800m x 750m, if poss in the dir of the prevailingwind. Much less may have to be accepted in difficult country.

b. There should be no obs to the approach of ac at dropping height within 1.5(but preferably 5) km of the DZ at either end. In peacetime at ni hy drop is rel at 700ft above ground level with reefed mains extraction.

c. The surface of the DZ and the ground on the downwind side of it should be asclear as poss to facilitate the rec of stores.

d. The DZ should be near a prominent landmark or otherwise easily loc from theair.

e. The DZ should be free from en obsn and not exposed to en fire. There shouldbe no danger to ac from our own arty or mors. This is a real problem in the junglewhere the lack of open spaces will often mean gun areas and DZs having to sharethe same clearing.

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6. De-Rig Times. Accurate de-rig times are indeterminable as once de-rig teams haverallied at hy drop RV they have to move to platforms before taking approx 20 mins to de-rigeqpt.

7. Passenger Ready Reckoner:

Ser Capability Pax Remarks(a) (b) (c) (d)1. Bde Tac 35 Incl 20 x Sigs2. PF PL 363. BG Tac 54 Inc Ptl Pl4. Rifle Coy 103 Incl MMG x 3 & 4 x MILAN5. Milan Pl 286. Mor Line 507. Asslt Pnr 198. BG Ech 679. Tac Gp 21

10. Gun Gp 4211. AD Sect 2312. Engr Tp 4713. TACP 314. Log Sp Tp 1715. FRT 1216. PCT 47

Ac Lift Capability

8. Max Lift Capability:

PaxSer Ac

Para AirlandPara Drop Eqpt Stores Lift

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)1. C-130 Mk 1

SCNS26 MFF Nil 3900 lbs

2. C-130 Mk 1 62 90 a. 2 x MSPb. 1 x HSPc. Wedge

39000 lbs16 x 1 ton conts –5 x SAP

3. C-130 Mk 3 88 125 a. 2 x MSPb. 1 x HSPc. Wedge

35000 lbs24 x 1 ton conts

7 x SAP4. VC-10 132 42000 lbs

8 x SAP5. TRISTAR KC1 196 88000 lbs 20 x SAP6. TRISTAR K1 187 88000 lbs

33 x TRISTAR bins7. TRISTAR C2 250 15000 lbs8. C-5- 345 261000 lbs

36 x SAP

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TS Sortie Ready Reckoner

9. Airland. The max number of C-130 airland chalks in a 24 hr period is as follows:

RangeC130 aval

200nm 370km 300nm 555km 400nm 740km 500nm 925km 600nm 1110km

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)1 7 6.9 5.8 4.9 4.42 14 13.8 11.6 9.8 8.83 21 20.7 17.4 14.7 13.25 35 34.5 29.0 24.5 22.010 70 69 58.0 49.0 44.0

10. Assumptions:

a. Speed: 305 kt (565 km/hr).

b. Refuel time: 20 min.

c. Loading time: 30 min.

d. Unloading time: 30 min.

e. Crew availability: Unlimited.

f. Fuel availability: Unlimited.

g. UKMAMS availability: Unlimited.

h. Aircrew planning time: 60 min (concurrent with refuel).

11. Para Asslt. For para asslt options the table has to be modified as follows:

a. Loading time: 6 hrs (for platforms with CONDEC).

b. Platform rigging time: 12 hrs.

c. No unloading time at tgt.

d. Para and frame availability will constrain inload.

e. Speed at low level: 200 kt (370 km/hr).

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NOTES SCHEMATIC REMARKS

AIR MOUNTINGCENTRE USED AS A FOCUS FOR FORCE PACKAGING

MOUNTINGBASE

AIRMOUNTINGCENTRE (AMC)

DEPARTUREAIRFIELD

AIR POINT OFEMBARKATION(APOE)

UK HOMEBASE STOCKS

PORT

AIR POINT OFDISEMBARKMENT(APOD)

IF THE ABBG DEPLOYSTHE STORES DELIVEREDVIA MSP AND ISPREPARED FOR AIRDESPATCH

SUBSEQUENT AERIALRESUPPLY BY AIRDELIVERED BY AIRDESPATCH (ARMY)

AREA OF OPUNITS A1/A2 ECHABBG

LOG ELMS WITHABBG:INCL PET (2 X FST)AB CS TPFRT REME

RESUPPLY BY:AIRDROP

ARRIVALAIRFIELD

FORWARDMOUNTINGBASE

FORARDOPERATING BASE

AREA OF OP LTBG

RESUPPLY BY:AIRDROPAIRLAND IF REQD

SEA PORT OF DISEMBARKMENT(SPOD)

SUSEQUENT AIR RESUPPLY OF BUILD UP STOCKS IS DELIVERED THROUGH UK MAMMS (RAF)

HQ BDESP GPCOMMAND BYCO CSS BN

AREA OF OPFAL/RAL

HELI OP

ADDITIONAL LOG ELEMENTS AND EQUIP PLACED ON DOAST EQUIP AND STORES ARE INLOADED TO DOAST

RESUPPLY BY:AIRLAND

RESUPPLY BY:HELI TO HLS

INCLUDES UNITB ECH USUALLY LOCATED AROUND AN AIRFIELD

ACP WILL USUALLY BE EST AT GUN LINE RPG WILL BE DETERMINED BY COMMANDERS PRI

STORES WILL BE RELEASED BY HIGHER FORMATION TO THE OP AND SENT TO SPECIFIC LOCATIONS, DEPENDENT ON STAGE OF OP

EACH BN ON DEPLOYMENT VISUALLY ISSUED 3 DOSC SUPS

FORWARD MOUNTING BASE WOULD USUALLY BULD UP TO THE BALANCE OF 30 DOS THROUGH A CONTINUOUS INLOAD

HOST NATION SUPPORT CATERING CONTRACTS PROVISIONAL OF FUEL, WATER, ACCOMMODATION LOCAL RESOURCES BUILD UP TO 7 MIN OF 2 DOS C SUPS

REMARKS:

UNITS THAT REQUIRE AERIAL RESUPLLY, SNED A TRANSAR DEMAND THROUGH CHAIN OF COMD. IF THE AIR TASK IS ACCEPTED THEN A NARAT GIVING DETAILS OF THE AERIAL RESUPPLY IS RETURED. TRANSAR MUST BE PREPARED WITH AT LEAST 24 HRS NOTICE. IN EXCEPTIONA CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN BE DELIVERED WITHIN 12 HRS IF ACCEPTED.

SERIAL 6 – AB LOG SP DATA

1. The diagram below describes the log sp for AB Ops.

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H

HH

I I

I

I

I

I I

UNIT ECH

ECH

SH-PUMA

STOCK SITE 1

TPT

INIT ECH

SUP

RAF ENGRS

FD HOSP

UNIT ECH

UNIT ECH UNIT ECH

VEH HOLDING AREA

A/C HOLDING AREA

STOCK SITE 2

TSW

SH-CHINOOK

UNIT ECH

ENGR/ADR STORES

SQN AAC

MaintenanceHanger

Now Hanger

AcessTrack

Storage Hanger

08

PW

Access Track

01

Car Park

Fuel Pump

Terminal Bldg& Control Tower

2632

Entrance

119

14

ACUN

LOADMAMS

HQ BSG

2. The diagram below shows the layout of a BSG.

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3. Log Sp to AB Ops. The BSG at the airhead will be comd by CO CSS Bn and the folelms may deploy in the BSG:

a. HQ BMA/HQ AB Bde Log Bn.

b. Elms of PCCU.

c. Sqn AAC (-).

d. AB CS Sqn RLC (-).

e. AD Sqn RLC (-).

f. Det of MC Sqn RLC.

g. One DS Para Fd Amb.

h. AB GS Sqn RLC (-).

i. AB Wksp.

j. RMP Det.

k. Field Admin Office (FAO).

l. Field Record Office (FRO).

m. Airhead comd party.

n. SH Det JHSU.

o. Det Tactical Communications Wing (TCW) RAF.

p. Det Tactical Support Wing (TSW) RAF.

q. Det UK Mobile Air Movements Squadron (UKMAMS) RAF.

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SERIAL 7 – AIRMOB OPS PLANNING DATA

1. Bde Real Estate Yardsticks.

Ser Fmn/Unit/Sub Unit Area(Km2)

Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d)1. Airmob Bde (2, 2) 100

30SA incl A1 Ech, A2, B Echs.Bde FOB incl A1 Ech.

2. Inf Bn 310

Assy Area incl A1 Ech.SA incl A1, A2, B Ech.

3. Bde MainBde Tac

1-

45 vehs approx. Bldgs or wooded area.2 vehs.

4. ARA 1 For exclusive arty use. Not permanent andneed to be cleared prior to occupation.

5. ACP 3 In Fwd areas. Requires circuit andhardstanding to enable X-loading. DROPSmobility an essential factor. Close to MSR.

6. Fd Bty 4 Deployed in Dispersed posn. Requires accessfor DROPS.

7. Avn Sqn 3 24 vehs. Urban/farm complex with openareas. Tracks for 4T/TTF access. Linearfeatures useful. Good approach and exitroutes for Helo.

8. Avn FOB (Regt) 9 Mix of bldgs and open areas. As above.9. FARP 1 In Fwd areas. 13 vehs. Tracks for TTF/14T

access. Cover and screening from en highlydesirable.

10. Engr Fd Sqn 3 Hardstanding. Bldgs and cover. Good accessfor 4T vehs.

11. Engr RV 1 Near MSR/rly or good access to.Hardstanding essential. Could be loc with engrpark or Bde Sp Area.

12. BSG 15-20 Depending on tac sit. Good access.Hardstanding. Bldgs.

13. B Echs 1 Unit B Ech grouped. Bldgs farm or woodedareas.

14. DS 1 Bldgs/wooded area. Good access. Open areafor HLS. Loc away from other units.

15. Bde RV 1 Good access. Hardstanding for veh laying uparea.

16. SH Flying Sites 1 Dispersed from other units by at least 5km.Tracks for 4T access. Preferably farm or semi-urban site.

17. SH Support Sites 1 As above.18. SH Main Refuelling Areas

(MRAs)1 As above.

19. SH Tac Refuelling Areas(TRAs)

1 As above. Temp loc good access.

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2. Bde Startstates

Ser Asset Code Designation

HQ

& S

ig S

qn

51 F

d S

qn

Art

y R

egt

Inf

Bn

Inf

Bn

Avn

Reg

t

Avn

Reg

t

21 A

D B

ty

24 C

SS

Bn

19 A

irmo

b F

d A

mb

PC

S (

2)

72 W

ksp

24 B

PU

Tot

als

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q)

1. AZ5311 TC SAS/MC 2 2

2. AZ5440 TC RR Access 2 2

3. CU7402 MILAN FP 42 42 84

4. CS5223 TC GP TIRF 1 1 2

5. EB7920 Hel AH 7 Lynx 12 12 24

6. EB7920 Hel Uty Lynx 11 11 22

7. EB7910 Hel Gaz 12 12 24

8. GA0032 Saxon Sect 3 3

9. GA0890 CET 3 3

10. JC7180 Dump Tk Self Loading 3 3

11. JC7741 Tcr Whd EM ULWT 5 5

12. JC7742 Tcr Whd EM Lt 2 1 2 2 7

13. JC7744 Tcr Whd EM Med 2 2

14. JE5925 Genset 24/16KW 2 1 10 8 21

15 JE6185 Genset 40KW 2 2 4

16. JR6813 Minelayer Barmine 2 2

17. JR8537 Boat Recce 3 3 6

18. JR8538 Boat Recce 9ft 2 2

19. JR8641 APFC 60 60

20. JR8642 45m3 BFI 4 4

21. JR8644 136m3 BFI 4 4

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22. JR8706 Water Purif Unit NBC 1 1

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q)

23. JS0780 SA80 SUSAT 715 715 198 1628

24. JS0792 SA80 Iron 197 256 612 503 503 760 229 14 60 2134

25. JS2072 LSW (1) 11 29 68 80 80 56 56 22 40 12 7 461

26. JU0252 Pistol Pyro 4 20 20 44

27. JU0862 Rifle L96 8 8 16

28. JU2002 GPMG 24 15 15 11 11 3 14 93

29. JU2152 SF Conv Kit 9 9 18

30. JU2302 MG .50in 18 18 36

31. JU3102 Mor 51mm/60mm 9 9 18

32. JU3152 Mor 81mm 9 9 18

33. JW4152 Lt Gun 105mm 24 24

34. JW7152 LML Javelin 36 36

35. NB0000 ATMP Mk 3/SLPT 0 2 2 2 2 2 1 4 15

36. NB1010 MC Gp 9 20 11 11 12 12 5 21 1 4 1 10 117

37. NB1012 MC Lt Wt 2 8 16 29 29 2 2 7 95

38. NB1047 BF Amb 5 5 5 2 2 1 14 34

39. NB1310 Recy Veh GS Lt 2 2

40. NB1340 Recy Veh GS Hy 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 13

41. NB1561 Tcr Whd Stlr 61T 2 2

42. NB1750/1/4/5 TUM HD 48 15 15 36 114

43. NB1912/4/6 TUH 11 11 22

44. NB1918 TUH FFR BATES 16 16

45. NB2025 Truck 4T 14 15 26 45 45 41 41 7 22 12 20 1 289

46. NB2050 Truck 4T W/W 1 2 4 5 5 7 7 5 1 37

47. NB2051 Truck 4T FP 6 3 1 5 5 13 10 43

48. NB2166 TAR 24 24 48

49. NB2094 Truck 4T W/C 4 4 14 1 23

50. NB2204 Truck 4T Bulk Fuel 2 5 2 2 1 6 1 19

51 NB2390 Truck 8T 2 21 21 3 3 20 7 77

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52. NB2394 Truck 8T W/C 2 2 6 1 11

53. NB2395 Truck 8T Bulk Fuel 3 3 6

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q)

54. NB2462 TTF 125001 3 3

55. NB2478/82/89

Truck 14T 19 3 22

56. NB2491 Truck 14T W/C 1 1 2

57. NB2497 DROPS MMLC 24 81 105

58. NB2505 TTF 225001 23 23

59. NB2704 STlr LP Hel Tpt 2 2

60. NB2751 STlr Plant 35T 2 2

61. NB2853 Tlr 3/4T 28 22 61 64 64 41 41 39 34 23 3 48 18 486

62. NB2970 Tlr 1 3/4T 9 21 35 34 34 22 22 4 18 9 10 1 219

63. NB3020 Tlr 2T 1 1 14 14 4 34

64. NB3414 Tlr 10T Tilt 3 1 4

65. NB4220/3 TUL HS GS 1 4 4 7 16

66. NB4224/8 TUL HS FFR 23 2 4 10 10 2 2 1 1 4 59

67. NB5101/7 TUM HS GS 9 8 26 33 33 10 10 10 18 23 3 14 1 198

68. NB5020/31 TUM HS FFR 20 22 38 15 15 35 35 38 17 2 34 13 284

69 FFR WMIK 12 12 12 36

70 GS WMIK 16 16 4 36

71. NB6240 Tlr Office 2T 1 6 7

72. NB6924 Truck FFS 3 3 6

73. NC7084 Crane TM 9/15T 1 1

74. NC7152 UNIMOG 1 1 2

75. NC7765 RTFLT JCB 7 2 2 3 3 12 1 30

76. NE5622 Cookset Tlr Mtd 1 1 3 3 1 1 3 1 1 15

77. NE5861 CEPA 1 3 3 7

78. NE6221/2 Mob Svc Eqpt/Tlr 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 11

79. NP9420 SRTE 1 1

80. RB3025 TART 4 4

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81. Laser Tgt Marker 2 4 6

82. MSTAR 8 8

83. ADAD 30 30

Note:

1. LSW based on 10% of WE for C & CS, 5% of WE for CSS units. B32.

2. PCS normally ADMILNCON HQ & Sig Sqn.

Ser Unit Recce Wave F Ech Wave Log Ripple

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

1. Bde HQ 5 LBH 3 CH47 3 CH47

2. AD Bty 1 LBH 12 Puma 1 CH47

3. Engr Sqn 2 LBH 4 Puma, 4 CH47 5 CH47

4. CSS Bn 1 Gz 4 CH47

5. 19 Fd Amb (1) 1 LBH 4 CH47

6. Avn Regt (2) 3 LBH 8 Puma, 9 CH47 15 CH47

7. Airmob Bn (2) 2 LBH, 2 Puma 14 Puma, 22 CH47

8. 19 Regt RA (3) 4 Puma 36 CH47 36 CH47

9. TOTALS – Bde Complete 1 Gz, 19 LBH, 8 Puma 60 Puma, 110 CH47 79 CH47

Notes:

1. For the Fd Amb deploying the full Airmob DS.2. Lift requirements per Regt/Bn.3. Medium scales.

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SERIAL 8 – AIRMOB LOG SP DATA

Outline of CSS Plans for Ops

1. Airmob CSS sp of ops are dependent on many different factors, however, theframework of execution on which most plans are based is outlined below.

2. Phase 1 – Deployment to Theatre. The Bde will deploy under nationalarrangements into its own Staging Area (SA), within a larger MND(C) SA, through a Point ofDisembarkation (POD). HQ NSG will receive and administer the leading elms of the Bde inconjunction with the Airmob Bde CSS Bn and the Bde Fd Records Office (FRO), under thedirection of SO2 SPS. Transfer of Authority (TOA) will occur in the SA with the Airmob Bdebecoming OPCOM MND(C); although national logistics units would not generally be placedOPCOM. The inload of pers, C Sups, eqpt and mat will continue until the levels stipulatedin the UK sustainability statement are achieved. Normally only 7 DOS (less the highdemand CSups) will be fwd in the Bde area so as to reduce ground dumping to a minimum.Bulk Fuel Installations (BFI) are estb by the Airmob Bde CSS Bn and the RAF’s TacticalSupply Wing (TSW) in the Bde Sp Areas (BSA) to hold avn fuel. The balance of nationalstocks, WMR and BCRs are controlled by the NSG. Unit B Echs would generally remain inthe SA throughout.

3. Phase 2 – Estb of a Bde Fwd Op Base (FOB). Deployment into the Bde FOB willprimarily be by road at night as, in general, for OPSEC the minimum number of SH or avnassets will be flown into the FOB prior to the move fwd of the Bde F echs. If possible Fechs will be flown direct from the SA to a committal area (CA). The Bde FOB will be sp bya BSG, based on an RLC Sqn but with elms of Bde HQ staff att. The BG F echs will deploywith a minimum of 2 DOS CSups, with 5 DOS inloaded into the FOB based on the prioritiesidentified in the CSS concept. This deployment fwd will result in a split in the BSG into BSG(Fwd) at the FOB and BSG (Rear) at the SA. The resupply loop between rear and fwd andthe inload of the FOB is undertaken by the RLC TA. Within the Bde FOB each avn BGdeploys its own Regtl FOB to provide 1st line CSS sp, reinforced by a CS pl from the 2ndline Ac Wksp. Unit A2 echs would generally remain in the Bde FOB and, where possible,hold 3 DOS on wheels.

4. Phase 3 – CSS Prelim Ops. Due to the high consumption rates of a number ofcritical CSups it is generally necessary to undertake a prelim op to pre posn stocks, whichare usually held on wheels. These msn enabling CSups (usually avn fuel, arty ammoand/or M&E) are generally loc in an area already held by friendly tps or else the site willneed to be secured by an inf BG. The CSups are usually inloaded by road but can beinloaded by airbridge alone by using specialist eqpt such as Airportable Fuel Containers(APFSc) which can be underslung from SH, airdropped or carried on DROPS flatracks.Airmob CSS prelim ops can also be used to facilitate a Bde deception plan.

5. Phase 4 – Sustainment in the Committal Area (CA). The vast majority of airmobops must be sustained by road, less the inload of CSups in the Bde air mov plan (AirMovO)and the resup of critical natures post committal, which are by helicopter (SH to LBH).However, in a number of limited ops sustainment is possible by airbridge alone. Thoseelms deployed by SH into a CA must be prep to be self sufficient until either the road taillinks up or the Bde is withdrawn. For example, inf BGs are assumed to be self sufficient for

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the first 48 hrs. G4 input to the AirMovO is vital at both Bde and BG level to ensure unitsarrive logistically balanced in the CA. All airbridge resup into the CA after committal of theF echs is controlled by BSG (Fwd) who control the log Pick Up Point (PU) within the FOBand log Drop Off Point (DOP) in the CA. The Airmob CSS Bn is capable of flying fwdcritical Log Sp and ES pers and eqpt to control the resup to BG A1 echs in the CA and toprovide 2nd line repair of critical eqpt. The Airmob Fd Amb have a number of airmobDressing Stations (DS) configurations from lt to hvy to meet the msns cas est, all of whichare deployable by a comb of LBH and SH. These purely CSS gpings in the CA are calledthe CSS Fly Fwd Elms. The avn BGs, and occasionally the Airmob CSS Bn, can deploy aFwd Arming and Refuelling Point (FARP) to sp avn ops in the CA. Unit A1 echs are usuallydeployed into the CA with 2 DOS to sp the F echs.

6. Phase 5 – Link Up or Withdrawal. Sustainment by an airbridge alone into a CAcannot, on a national basis, be maintained beyond 48 hrs before either the Bde road taillinks up or the tps committed in the CA are withdrawn. CSS Ops is resp for planning thisphase and also, in conjunction with CO 24 airmob CSS Bn, for planning the Bde’s rehab.

Other Staff Tables and CSS Data.

7. Pers States. (Planning figures only)

Ser Unit PE WE

(a) (b) (c) (d)

1. Lt Regt RA 451 601

2. AD Bty RA 141 196

3. Engr Sqn RE 285 285

4. Sig Sqn 157 226

5. Bde HQ 28 63

6. Inf Bn 680 795

7. Inf Bn 680 795

8. Regt AAC 436 517

9. Regt AAC 436 517

10. Airmob CSS Bn 333 444

11. Ac Wksp REME 165 185

12. Airmob Fd Amb 172 241

13. PC Sqn 14 14

14. BPU 60 67

15. Bde Total 4038 4946

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8. Fuel and Lub DOS (m3).

a. FCU and Domestic Lift. (4)

Demand in FCU (m3)

Ser UnitAVTUR DIESO CIVGAS

Domestic BulkLift (m3)

(AVTUR/DIESOonly) (3)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

1. HQ & Sig Sqn 1.3 0.1 0

2. Lt Regt 5 0.3 20

3. AD Bty 1.1 0.1 4

4. Fd Sqn 5.2 0.1 8

5. Inf Bn 3.2 0.3 8

6. Inf Bn 3.2 0.3 8

7. Avn Regt (1) 95.5 3.9 0.1 86.4/18

8. Avn Regt (1) 95.5 3.9 0.1 86.4/18

9. Airmob CSS Bn 13.9 0.3 24

10. Airmob Fd Amb 1.3 0 4

11. AC Coy 1.5 0 4

12. BPU 0.4 0.1 0

13. PCS (2) 0.1 0 0

14. Totals 191 44 1.8 173.116

Notes:

1. AVTUR based on 7.5hrs per ac/day.2. PCS normally ADMINCON HQ & Sig Sqn.3. THR loaded to 3.6m 4T UBRE 4 m3. 8T UBRE 6 m3.4. Grd FCU sufficient for 100 km on level roads.

b. Commodity DOS.

2nd LineSer Commodity Bde DOS

1st Line (DOS)(TAR/UBRE)(1) Whd (DOS) Grd (DOS)

Totals (DOS)((d)+(e)+(f))

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)1. AVTUR 191 173 (0.9) 516 (2.7) 588 (3) (2) 1277 (6.7)2. DIESO 44 116 (2.9) 36 (0.8) 136 (3.1) (3) 288 (6.5)3. Civgas/Kero (4) 3.5 15 (4) 0 11 (3) 26 (7)4. Oils/Lubs (5) 4.5 22 (5) 0 9 (2) 31 (7)5. LPG (6) 8 40 (5) 0 16 (2) 56 (7)6. Totals 251 366 552 760 1678

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Notes:

1. TAR loaded to 3.6 m3, 4T UBRE 4 m3, 8T UBRE 6 m3.2. Plus 60 APFC WE (60 x 1.8 m3 = 108 m3) only filled as required due to mobdifficulties once full.3. Min 2 Grd FCU in Plant Veh tanks, 4 in other B Veh, 0.3 in hels.4. Civgas/Kero Packed 50/50 at 420 litres/pallets.5. Calculated at 3% of overall m3 requirement for Ser 1-3.6. Calculated at 1x47kg Bottle/Sub-Unit Day. 32 Bottles/Day, 4 Bottles per Post Pallet= 8 Pallets/Day.

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9. Airmob Bde Ammo DOS.

Bde Tp DOSSer ADAC Nature

Rate(Wpn/Day)

Arty AD Inf Bn Inf BnAvnRegt

AvnRegt

Engr SigSqn

CSSBn

FdAmb

72Coy

BPU PCS Qty Pall/Box

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s)11203 Rd 0.5m 4BIT 800 14400 14400 28800 611901 Rd 5.56mm Ctn (1) 50 30550 9250 25150 25150 12800 9850 38000 11450 9450 3000 550 17520

01.8

11903 Rd 5.56mm Bdr (2) 240 171600 343200

4

11906 Rd 5.56mm 4BIT (3) 600 40800 12600

48000 48000 33600 33600 17400 6600 24000 7200 6600 4200 282600

3.3

12002 Rd 7.62mm Snpr 4 32 32 64 8xCtn12007 Rd 7.62mm 4BIT (4) 1200 10800 10800 13200 13200 4800 52800 1.512201 Rd 9mm Ctn 1312701 Rkt HF Illum Arm 7 3 31 31 5 5 3 3 5 3 3 2 1 103 0.2512802 16mm Sig White Arm 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 16 1xH8312803 16mm Sig Green Arm 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 16 1xH8312804 16mm Sig Red Arm 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 16 1xH8313201 Flare Trip Arm 7 3 8 8 21 21 3 9 18 10 9 7 1 125 116576 Gr L52 Blue Arm 7 3 8 8 6 6 3 3 5 3 2 2 1 57 4xH8316577 Gr L53 Green Arm 7 3 8 8 6 6 3 3 5 3 2 2 1 57 4xH8316578 Gr L54 Red Arm 7 3 8 8 6 6 3 3 5 3 2 2 1 57 4xH8316579 Gr L55 Orange Arm 7 3 8 8 6 6 3 3 5 3 2 2 1 57 4xH8317401 Gr HEL2 Fzd 0.5 32 11 40 40 26 26 15 11 22 12 10 9 2 806 0.518102 51mm Mor HE 20 180 180 360 0.518120 51mm Mor Illum 5 45 45 90 6xH8318122 51mm Mor Smk 10 90 90 180 12xH8318401 Mor 81mm HE 70 560 560 1120 918402 Mor 81mm Smk 20 180 180 360 318405 Mor 81mm Illum 10 90 90 180 1.518701 Rkt 94mm HEAT Arm 7 3 40 40 6 6 3 3 5 3 2 2 1 141 5.935415 Rd 105mm HE 150 3600 3600 10035435 Rd 105mm Smk 20 480 480 1435443 Rd 105mm Illum 10 240 240 750404 Fz Safety Metric Arm 20 40 40 40 1xH8350603 Cord Det Metric Arm 275 133 133 500 3xH8351002 Det Dem Elec Arm 50 50 75 2xH8351010 Det Dem Non-Elec Arm 10 100 100 75 3xH8351301 Firing Dev Dml Arm 7 7 18 2xH8351603 Firing Dev Dml 1.26 Arm 3 9 9 8 2xH8352412 Chg Dml 8oz Arm 70 120 120 100 0.353204 Chg Dml Necklace Arm 4 0.253208 Chg Dem 1.3 2lb Arm 37 0.253802 Bang Torp 1.5in Arm 3 3 158804 Coupler Kit Dml Arm 15 20xH83

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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s)64701 GM JAVELIN 3 108 108 1265101 GM HEAT MILAN 5 210 210 420 27

68601 GM HEAT TOW (5) 16 192 192 384 43Standard AmmunitionLoad (SAL) byPallet/Box (7)

123 12.5 29.25 29.25 23 23 1.5 2.5 244 (9)

Notes;

1. 11901 used by SA80 Iron.2. 11903 used by SA80 SUSAT.3. 11905 used by LSW.600 RPG/Day average across Bde.4. Avn incl 11 GPMG Door guns for LBH.5. TOW allocation, not DOS. Bal held at 2nd Line, con by Bde HQ. Incl EOCCM Beacons.6. Engr M&E Task specific, not expressed in DOS.7. Bulk issued from 3rd Line/ABSDA broken into SAL at BSG(R).8. PCS normally ADMINCON HQ & Sig Sqn.9. Bde DOS 243.6 Plt plus 70 x H83. Total DOS 244 Plt.

10. Ammo DOS Lift.

2nd LineSer

SAL/Nature1st Line

(Pall/Msl (DOS)) Whd(Pall/Msl (DOS))

Grd(Pall/Msl (DOS))

Total(Pall/Msl (DOS))

Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)1. Arty SAL 246( (2) 246 (2) 369 (3) 861 (7) 1st Line plus 1 x CRP (36 Rd) on Limber2. AD JAVELIN 16/144 Msl (1.3) 12/108 Msl (1) 12/108 Msl (1) 40/360 Msl (3.3) 4 Msl/Lch in TUM(HD). No ech lift. Total (f) is allocation to

Bde, no addl replen3. AD SAL 2.5 (5) 0 1 (2) 3.5 (7)4. Inf BG SAL 60 (2) 180 (3) 120 (2) 420 (7) 1 DOS First Line with Weapon, Bal with Ech5. Avn BG TOW 21.5/192 Msl (1) 43/384 Msl (1) 43/384 Msl (1) 129/960 (3) 8 Msl on each hel, bal at FARP. Total (f) is allocation to Bde,

no addl replen6. Avn BG SAL 10 (5) 0 8 (2) 28 (7)7. Engr SAL 7.5 (5) 0 3 (2) 10.5 (7)8. Bde Tp SAL 12.5 (5) 12.5 (5) 0 5 (2) 17.5 (7)9. Total (Pall) 467.5 481 561 1509.5

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11. DOS Summary.

Ser Commodity/Nature 1st Line (Whd) 2nd LineWhd/Grd

3rd Line (NSE) Total Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)1. Inf SA/MG 2 5 23 302. Inf Mor 2 5 23 303. Inf Msl 2 5 0 7 Bde allocation4. Arty 2 5 23 305. AD Msl 1.3 2 0. 3.3 Bde allocation6. Avn Msl 1 2 0 3 Bde allocation7. Bde Tp SA/MG 5 2 23 308. AVTUR 0.9 5.7 23.3 30 0.3 FCU in Ac Tanks9. DIESO 2.9 3.9 23.9 30 Min 4 FCU in veh tanks less Plan (2 FCU)

10. Civgas/Kero 4 3 23 3011. Oils/Lubs 5 2 23 3012. LPG 5 2 23 3013. Rat 5 2 23 3014. Water 5 1.1 23.9 30 0.7 DOS daily capacity of WPU plus 0.4

DOS in S Tanks

Avn Log Planning

12. General. Some Avn planning facts are as follows:

a. Lynx/TOW and Gz can fly for 120 mins without refuelling.

b. Ac speed up to 90 mins on task.

c. The FARP is typically 10 mins flight, 0-15 km from the FLOT (flying at 3 km per min).

d. The FOB is 10 mins flight, 10-15 km from the FARP (flying at 3 km per min).

e. It takes 10 mins to replen 12 a/c with 6 refuel and re-arm points.

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NSG

UNITB ECHS

24 BDE SA

BDESUPPORT AREA (REAR)

(10)TSW

8

?

BSG

4

GSG

(-)

(-)

7

24

(8)I

I

X

I

X

REAR

24

UK

RVREAR

ENGRRV

X 24

X 24

RVFWD A2ECH

51

I

BDESUPPORTAREA (FWD)

CSG

HADS

BFI (CSS Bn)

NIGHTLYDP

ECH

Blue 1(Log PUP) (7)

ACP

FOB (3)

(8)

CS Pl

A1ECH

}MP

Blue 2(Log PUP) (7)

(4)

In ArtyFirebases

FARP

MinesDump

STORES

road re-supply as routine

(6)

(6)

LADS

AIRDROPRE-SUPPLY

Arty

BSG

X

FWD

15

I

24

24

24

241

24CSS OPS(DCOS)

MP(-)

I(9)

CO TAC

I(1)

X

MAIN24

X

STEP UP

road

inloa

d

(5)

(5)

AIRBRIDGE (5)

(5)

MND(C) STAGING AREA (SA)

BRIDGE FOB(up to 5 DOS)

BRIGADE COMMITTALAREA (CA)

(2 DOS)

PRELIMINARY OPERATION (2)

Example of an Airmob CSS Layout

1. TA capability: resupply loop BSG (Rear) to BSG (Fwd).2. If required; loc in area secured by friendly formations or AM Inf BG. Road inload is routine; airbridge inload if msn dictates.3. FOB for each Avn BG.4. Fly Fwd CSS elms. These elms can deploy by road.5. Lynx LBH/CH-47/Puma tasked in a Bde MAIN air cell for logistic inload and casevac. Airbridge utilised if no secure loc, for emergency replen or rapid prepositioning of critical stocks identifiedin Comd’s msn analysis.6. As required, specialist AM equipment such as Airportable Fuel Containers (APFC) may be required to fly these CSS stocks fwd.7. All CSups or materiel are flown fwd via a Log PUP which is controlled by AM CSS Bn.8. Includes elms of 132 Avn Sup Unit RLC for provision of avn spares.9. CO CSS Bn will move to CSS Main Effort to coordinate current CSS operations.10. Supports UK Support Helicopter Force (SHF) – operated by Tactical Supply Wing (TSW). May be located in Bde FOB.

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13. Avn Fuel

a. Fuel may be provided by a variety of methods, but normally from a regtl FARPwith a 4,500 ltr TARs providing mobility and flexibility of deployment. TARs areresup by Bde 2nd line TTFs (usually 12,000/22,500 ltr capacity). Considerationshould be given to using sp hel, APFC and pillow tanks depending on the threat andtactical sit.

b. FARPs can be deployed well fwd if the sit permits, allowing sqns to conductcontinuous ops by reducing turn-round times.

14. Heli Stats.

Aircraft Limitations Load Capacity (1)Ser AircraftOperato

rMax Take-Off Weight

Cargo CompartmentMax

InternalLoad (2)

MaxInternal

LoadSeats Para

Stretchers

SupplyDrop

Capability(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (g) (i) (j)1. Lynx

AH(Army)(RM)

4355 kg(9600 lb)

L2.05m (6ft 9in) xW (max) 1.7m (5ft 6½in)W (min) 1.4m (4ft 7in) xH (max) 1.4m (4ft 7in)H (min) 1.2m (4ft 1½in)

1376 kg(3036 lb)(Maxfloorloading200 lb/ft)

1360 kg(3000 lb)

9 6 freefall

only

3 + 1seated

cas

Free drop(5)

2. PumaMk 1(RAF)

7000 kg(14,770 lb)

L 4.27 (14ft) xW 1.69m (5ft 6in) xH 1.47m (4ft 10in)

2500 kg(5500 lb)

2500 kg(5500 lb)

16 Freefall12

men

6 + 4seated

cas

3. ChinookHC Mk1 (RAF)(8)

22,680 kg(50,000 lb)

L 9.19m (30ft 2in) xW 2.51m (5ft 6in) xH 1.93m (6ft 6in)

8500 kg(18,700lb)

10,500kg(23,100lb)

Normal 30 O/load40 fully equipped+ USL O/load 50Light Order + USLO/load 54 LightOrder

Avn Fuel Matrices

15. Re-sup of Fuel by APFCs (Chinook only).

4 x APFCs per a/c: 120mm radius

4 1631,296

32/62,592

64/125,184

96/187,776

128/250,368

160/312,960

3 12/23,472

24/46,944

48/93,888

72/10,832

96/187,776

120/234,720

2 9/15,648

16/31,296

32/62,529

48/93,888

64/125,184

80/156,480

No of AircraftResupply Loops

1 4/7824

8/15,648

16/21,296

24/46,944

32/62,592

40/78,240

1 2 4 6 8 10No of Chinook

Notes:

1. Assumes 4 APFCs underslung per a/c. This means effective range of 240 km(radius).2. Average planning transit time for Chinook is 1000 kts/km per min equiv is 3 km/min.3. Approx 500kg spare weight for refuel crew and TART.4. 4 x APFCs per a/c is the preferred option.

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16. 5 x APFCs per a/c.

3 15/29,340

30/58,680

60/117,360

90/176,040

120/234,720

150/293,400

2 10/19,560

20/39,120

40/78,240

60/117,360

80/156,480

100/195,600

No of AircraftResupply Loops

1 5/9780

10/19,560

20/39,120

30/58,680

40/78,240

50/97,800

1 2 4 6 8 10No of a/c involved

Notes:

1. Assumes 5 x APFCs underslung per a/c. Effective max radius of action is 70mm.2. Planning transit time for Chinook is 110 kts.3. No spare weight. No refuel crew of internal TART.

Avn Fuel Consumption Matrices

17. Lynx Fuel Consumption.

No ofa/c Fuel Required

10 2,250 4,500 6,750 9,000 18,000 27,000 31,5008 1,800 3,600 5,400 7,200 14,400 21,600 25,2006 1,350 2,700 4,050 5,400 10,800 16,200 18,9004 900 1,800 2,700 3,600 7,200 10,800 12,6002 450 900 1,350 1,800 3,600 5,400 6,3001 225 450 675 900 1,800 2,700 3,150

½ 1 1 ½ 2 4 6 7No of Hours

Note: Assume burn rates of 450L/hr for Lynx.

No ofa/c Fuel Required

10 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 8,000 12,000 14,0008 800 1,600 2,400 3,200 6,400 9,600 11,2006 600 1,200 1,800 2,400 4,800 7,200 8,4004 400 800 1,200 1,600 3,200 4,800 5,6002 200 400 600 800 1,600 2,400 2,8001 100 200 300 400 800 1,200 1,400

½ 1 1 ½ 2 4 6 7No of Hours

Note: Assume burn rates of 200L/hr for Gazelle.

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Fuel Requirements

19. Max Rates.

a. CH 47.

12 CH 47 ac operating for 10 hrs per ac/per day

Fuel consumption 1225 ltrs per hr

Daily fuel requirement 12 ac x 10 hrs x 1225 ltrs = 147,00 ltrs

b. Puma.

12 Puma ac operating for 7 hrs per ac/per day

Fuel consumption 703 ltrs per hr

Daily fuel requirement 12 ac x 7 hrs x 703 ltrs = 59,052 ltrs

c. Calculation.

Total daily fuel requirements = 206,052 ltrs

7 day fuel requirements = 1,442,364 ltrs

d. Storage.

Total of 10 x 135m3 tanks or 32 x 45m3 tanks required to store 7 days fuel.

20. Intensive Rates.

a. CH 47.

12 CH 47 ac operating for 6 hrs per day

Fuel consumption 1225 ltrs per day

Daily fuel requirement 12 ac x 6 hrs x 1225 ltrs = 88,200 ltrs

b. Puma.

12 Puma ac operating 4 hrs per day

Fuel consumption 703 ltrs per hr

Daily fuel requirement 12 ac x 4 hrs x 703 ltrs = 33,744 ltrs

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c. Calculation.

Total daily fuel requirements = 121,944 ltrs

7 day fuel requirements = 853,608 ltrs

d. Storage.

Total of 6 x 135m3 tanks of 19 x 45m3 tanks required to store 7 days fuel.

21. Airportable Fuel Container (APFC).

Capacity APFC - 1956 ltrs (416 gal)Empty APFC - 129 kg (284 lbs)Full APFC - 1800 kg

22. Pillow Tank.

a. Pillow Tank - 45,460 ltrs (10,000 gal)

Empty Length - 42 ft 6 in (2.15m)Width - 14 ft 2 in (4.05m)

Full Length - 40 ft (12m)Width - 12 ft 4 in (3.10m)Height - 4 ft (1m)

Max Slope Width - 1:60Height - 1:10

Weight - 736 kg (1620 lbs)Valise Weight - 906 kg (1994 lbs)

b. Pillow Tank - 136,000 ltrs

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SERIAL 9 – OFFENSIVE AIR OPS

1. Air Attack. For AI, specify target, effect required, priority and synchronisationrequirements to give air planners more flexibility. For CAS, specify ac numbers, readiness(NTM), weapon (eg PGM/area/anti-armour) and specialist (eg night) requirements. Itshould be noted that:

a. 2 Harrier-type or A-10 ac carrying CBUs or rocket Pods on anti armr msn –covers area 3 x football pitches long x one-half pitch wide.

b. For CAS, plan for 2 or 3 waves each of 4 Harrier type against bn sized tankarray.

c. 8 x A-10 (2 x Maverick + Canon) against bn sized tgt.

2. Readiness

10 min Any ac against CAS.

20-45 min 4-8 x Har from final op base (FOB)

45-75 min 4-8 x A10 from FOB

75-90 min 4-12 x another ac (F16, Jaguar etc)

3. Wt of Effort. Divs may get up to 200 AI/CAS sorties a day.

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JOINT AREA OF OPERATIONS (JAO)OCA/STRATCAS COMAO

AI

AI

AI

AI

AI COMAO

CAS

OCA/STRAT

SUPPORT TOJFACC

LAND AO

AIRMANOEUVRE

JAAT

CAS

SUPPORT TOJFLCCHQ JTF

HQ JFMC HQ JFAC HQ JFLC (HQ JSFC)

HQ LOGS

AOCC(M) MLE+JAOC+BCD AOCC(L)

SUPPORT TOJFMCC

0

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

X

XX

X

XX

FSCL

SERIAL 10 – AIR OPS IN A JOINT/MULTINATIONAL THEATRE

1. Joint Area of Ops.

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2. Possible Mulitnational Org for Air Ops

The following points should be noted:

a. Joint Task Force (JTF) comprises maritime, land and air Joint Force Components (JFMC, JFLC, JFAC), possiblylogistics and SF components also, in a Joint Area of Operations (JOA).

b. JFAC Comd (JFACC) employs Joint Air Ops Centre (JAOC) to plan and execute JFAC ops; deploys Air OpsCoordination Centres (AOCC) to most senior surface component HQs.

c. AOCC advised on air power exploitation and synchronisation, AD integration, Airspace Control (ASC), AI targeting,CAS employment and FAC allocation.

d. Surface Component Comds (CC) deploy liaison teams, such as land Battlefd Coordination Detachment (BCD), toJAOC.

e. BCD advised on JFLC scheme of manoeuvre and intent, air power requirements, ASC needs and special-to-armadvice, eg AD, AH.

f. JFAC ops may support theatre objectives – strategic targets, Defensive/Offensive Counter Air (D/OCA) – orcomponent objectives through Air Interdiction (AI) and Close Air Support (CAS).

g. The diagram shows examples of JFAC support to JFLC all-arms air manoeuvre with Joint Air Attack Team (JAAT).

h. JFLC ops may support JFAC ops.

i. The diagram also shows examples of AH sp to JFAC AI and CAS Composite Air Ops (COMAO) – ie all-arms air ops.

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UK

UK MN MN

XX XX XX

MLE CAOC

HQ JFACXXX

HQ JTFXXXX

UK MN MN

XX XX XX

AOCC(M)

HQ JFMCXXX

UK

UK MN MN

XX XX XX

AOCC(L)

HQ JFLCXXX

3. Possible Structure for Multinational Air Ops.

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SERIAL 11 – AIR SPACE CON

1. General Points. Land assets include avn (with SH), MLRS, arty, mors, GW, UAVand GBAD. All require airspace and need min restrictions to achieve tempo. Reach andwpns of fixed wing ac and maritime fires (including TLAM) may also be relevant, providedthey are applied responsively, flexibly, and matched to rapidly shifting op sit. There mayalso be times and places in the Land Commander’s (LC) AO where air ops have to belimited, eg deception, perception management, or to conserve a sensitive situation.

2. Con. In land HQ, AD cell is responsible for ASC; helps theatre ASC Auth (ACA)develop responsive plan (ACP), coords unit ASC needs (ACM), dissem ASC orders (ACO).Flexible, responsive ASC throughout AO, tailored to op but adaptable to rapidly changingtac situation is critical. Short of any FSCL, LC con air ops within his AO – through positiveor procedural means. LC also coords his ops beyond FSCL with air ops. Current eqpt onlypermits mainly procedural control, needing flexible, adaptive ACMs, ASC sub-areas andWCOs. In future, LC will aim to exploit DBL for positive ASC.

3. Positive Con. Needs radar/surv sensors, ID procedures (eg IFF), 2-waycomms/data links, and other C4I elms to track, ident and direct airspace users. Pros/cons:

a. Wpn systems may be exploited to full within ROE, eg BVR engagements.

b. Units may be rapidly redirected to match changing tac sit for high-tempo ops.

c. Users may rapidly exploit different volumes of airspace to match op needs.

d. Two-way comms between all airspace users/con auth essential; those unableto comply denied access.

e. Has to retain reversionary proc con in case of degradation of pos con system.

4. Procedural Con. Needs matrix of ACM and WCO, issued via ACOs and SpecialInstructions (SPINS) to allow airspace access within agreed restrictions. Pros/cons:

a. Choice of ACMs permit ACP optimised to needs of all comds.

b. Comds may be given airspace (and be con auth) in which they have completefreedom of action, albeit at expense of other possible users.

c. For max flexibility, provision may be made for function/pris within ACMs tochange IAW specified criteria.

d. Two-way comms need not be nec for access to airspace; otherprocedures/WCOs may ensure safety of users.

e. ACMs may hinder ops of others, and new ACMs/ACOs take time to agree,coord and issue, limiting op tempo.

6. Summary. Whichever method of ASC chosen, all airspace users have to obey theACO. Nevertheless, ACP has to be responsive to changing tac situation through ACO,SPINS or other emergency ASC procedure.

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SERIAL 12 – NBC PLANNING DATA FOR SURVEY

1. Recce Planning Figures. The majority of the data has been compiled from US/GEinformation and actual exercises conducted by the Regiment. Timings and speeds aredependent on terrain and weather and therefore the figures given are for averageconditions. It must also be remembered that the FUCHS chemical sensor requires 15 minsto bring into operation and this must be accounted for, along with the NTM in the overallplanning figures.

Technique (1) No ofFUCHS

ContaminatedArea Size

(Cross Country)

ApproximateTime to

Complete

Remarks (2)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Near Side/Far Side One 1 km 30 mins 1 km straight line

Box Pattern Two 1 km2 3.5 hrs

Bypass One 1 km2 up to 1 hr Depending onavailable routes

Single Lane Pattern One 1 km2 30 mins

Multiple Lane Pattern Two 1 km2 15 mins

Zig Zag Pattern Two 1 km2 15 mins

Star Pattern One 1 km2 50 mins

Notes:

1. The Joint NBC Regt will advise staff on request of the technique to be used for eachtask.

2. Planning Formula.

Orders lead time + NTM + equipment warm up + Travel to task + Time on task= Delivery time of information.

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SERIAL 13 – NBC DECONTAMINATION DATA

1. Introduction. The planning figures for decontamination (decon) can be split into 2categories, Operational and Thorough. However, there are certain aspects which arecommon to both, such as the Notice to Move (NTM) time required to perform the tasks.The actual time required to prepare and complete the tasks are different but the NTM of thetp or sect has to be taken into account in the planning figures.

2. Planning Figures. The data for planning figures has been compiled from the ArmyDecontamination Study and exercises. Timings will depend on the category of task beingundertaken. In both cases tanks, trucks and landrovers have been used as the unit ofmeasurement. A decon system comprises 1 x …… with water tank and 2 pumps. Furtherplanning as follows:

a. Operational Decon (set up = 10 mins).

Veh Type Timings(a) (d)

Challenger 12 mins4 Ton Truck 7 minsLandrover 5 mins

b. Thorough Decontamination (set up = 3 hrs).

Veh Type Initial on Turn Vehs per thereafter(a) (d) (e)

Challenger 1 hour 5 mins 44 Ton Truck 50 mins 8Landrover 43 mins 16

3. Planning Formula. Orders lead time + Nos and Type of Contaminated Vehs + SetUp + Travel time + NTM = Total Mission Time

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SERIAL 14 – MOV PLANNING DATA

Definitions

1. Average Speed. The average no of km travelled per hr calculated over the wholejourney, excl specifically ordered long or short halts. Standard figs for planning purposesare:

Day Ni

a. Colms excl tks, tptrs, etc Good rds 40 km/hr 20 km/hr Bad rds 30 km/hr 15 km/hr

b. Colms incl all types of vehs Good rds 20 km/hr 15 km/hr Bad rds 15 km/hr 10 km/hr

2. Rate of March. The average no of km to be travelled in a given period of time, inclall ordered halts. Expressed as km in the hr(kih). Can replace average speed in movcalculations/tables.

3. Colm. A gp of at least 4 vehs moving under a single comd on the same route.

4. Elms or Packets. Subdivs of a large colm, each elm having its own comd.

5. Mov No. A no allotted to each colm for ident. Each elm is given an ident ltr at theend of the no. For example, if a bn’s colm of vehs has the mov no ‘3’ its coys may be ‘3A’,‘3B’ etc.

6. Tfc Density. The average no of vehs that occupy one km of rd space: it isexpressed as vehs per km (v/km). May also be determined by degree of en interference(ground or air).

7. Pass Time. The actual time between the moment the first veh of a colm or elmpasses a given pt, and the moment when the last veh passes the same pt.

8. Time Gap. Within a colm travelling under one mov no, a time gap of 20% is addedto the calculated pass time. This fig is reduced to 15% for motorway mov.

9. Gaps between Colms. Between colms no standard gaps are prescribed; they aredetermined by the staff ordering the mov.

10. Running Time. The time taken by one veh to travel the total distance excl timespent in specified halts.

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11. Time Taken to Complete a Move. This is the sum of:

a. Running Time.

b. Total Pass Time (Pass Time plus any gaps ordered).

c. Time spent on specifically ordered long or short halts.

12. Mov Credit. The alloc granted to one or more vehs in order to move over a route ina fixed time.

13. Tfc Flow. The total no of vehs which pass a given pt in a given time, expressed invehs per hr (v/hr).

14. Route Capacity. The max tfc flow of vehs in one dir at the most restricted pt on theroute.

15. Formulae.

a. Pass Time (min) = No of vehs x 60 + 20% orDensity (v/km) x average speed (km/hr) + 15%

motorwaysonly

b. Quick Formula

Speed (km/hr)Vehs/km 10 15 20 30 403 2.4 1.6 1.2 .8 .64 1.8 1.2 .9 .6 .455 1.44 .96 .72 .48 .366 1.2 .8 .6 .4 .38 .9 .6 .45 .3 .225

10 .72 .48 .36 .24 .1812 .6 .4 .3 .2 .1515 .48 .32 .24 .16 1220 .36 .24 .18 .12 0930 .24 .16 .12 .08 .0640 .18 .12 .09 .06 .04545 .16 .106 .08 .053 .0450 .144 .096 .072 .048 0.36

(1) Multiply no of vehs by factor shown against given speed(km/hr)/density (v/km).

(2) Time gap of 20% is incl in factor. Note therefore that this chart is notsuitable for calculations for motorway mov.

(3) Always round up the answer to the nearest whole min.

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16. Running Time (in hrs) = DistanceAverage speed (km/hr)

17. Flow (vehs/hr) = Average speed (km/hr) x density (v/km)

18. Length of Colm (Km) = Pass Time (min x average speed (km/hr) 60

Fmn and Unit Mov Data

19. Pass Times. The fol table is a guide for fmn and unit pass times

VehGap(m)

Speed(km/hr)

Coy/Sqn(25 vehs)

(min)

BG(200 vehs)

(min)

Bde (-BSG)(600 vehs)

(min)

Bde (+BSG)(800 vehs)

(min)100 10

15203040

1812965

14496724836

432288216144108

576384288192144

50 1015203040

96533

7248362418

2161441087254

2881921449672

Note: These times make no allowance for gaps between packets or units. All gap timesshould be added to the pass times.

20. Colm Lengths. The fol table is a guide for fmn and unit colm lengths.

Veh Gap

(m)

Sqn/Coy(25 vehs)

(km)

BG(200 vehs

(km)

Bde (-BSG)(600 vehs)

(km)

Bde (+BSG)(800 vehs)

(km)203050

100

.5.75

1.252.5

46.11020

1218.23060

1624.24080

21. Movement on One Route. (100m between vehs, good roads, mixed fleet, 20 kih byday).

Column Length (km) Pass Time

Sub-unit 2.5 10 minsUnit (200 vehs 20 60 minsBde (3 x BG + BSG) 80 5 hrsDiv 400 24 hrsCorps 2500 6 days

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Length and times may be significantly reduced by bunching to 50m spacing andincreasing speeds.

22. Running Time. A ready reckoner for running time using 1 veh is shown below:

KMS 10 KPH 15 KPH 20 KPH 25 KPH 30 KPH 35 KPH 40 KPH1 0H6M 0H4M 0H3M 0H2M 0H2M 0H2M 0H2M2 0H12M 0H8M 0H6M 0H5M 0H4M 0H3M 0H3M3 0H18M 0H12M 0H9M 0H7M 0H6M 0H5M 0H5M4 0H24M 0H16M 0H12M 0H10M 0H8M 0H7M 0H6M5 0H30M 0H20M 0H15M 0H12M 0H10M 0H9M 0H8M6 0H36M 0H24M 0H18M 0H14M 0H12M 0H10M 0H9M7 0H42M 0H28M 0H21M 0H17M 0H14M 0H12M 0H1M8 0H48M 0H32M 0H24M 0H19M 0H16M 0H14M 0H12M9 0H54M 0H36M 0H27M 0H22M 0H18M 0H15M 0H14M

10 1H0M 0H40M 0H30M 0H24M 0H20M 0H17M 0H15M15 1H30M 1H0M 0H45M 0H36M 0H30M 0H26M 0H23M20 2H0M 1H20M 1H0M 0H48M 0H40M 0H34M 0H30M25 2H30M 1H40M 1H15M 1H0M 0H50M 0H43M 0H38M30 3H0M 2H0M 1H30M 1H12M 1H0M 0H51M 0H45M35 3H30M 2H20M 1H45M 1H24M 1H10M 0H60M 0H53M40 4H0M 2H40M 2H0M 1H36M 1H20M 1H8M 1H0M45 4H30M 3H0M 2H15M 1H48M 1H30M 1H17M 1H8M50 5H0M 3H20M 2H30M 2H0M 1H40M 1H25M 1H15M55 5H30M 3H40M 2H45M 2H12M 1H50M 1H34M 1H23M60 6H0M 4H0M 3H0M 2H24M 2H0M 1H43M 1H30M65 6H30M 4H20M 3H15M 2H36M 2H10M 1H51M 1H38M70 7H0M 4H40M 3H30M 2H48M 2H20M 1H60M 1H45M75 7H30M 5H0M 3H45M 3H0M 2H30M 2H8M 1H53M80 8H0M 5H20M 4H0M 3H12M 2H40M 2H17M 2H0M85 8H30M 5H40M 4H15M 3H24M 2H50M 2H25M 2H8M90 9H0M 6H0M 4H30M 3H36M 3H0M 2H34M 2H15M95 9H30M 6H20M 4H45M 3H48M 3H10M 2H42M 2H23M

100 10H0M 6H40M 5H0M 4H0M 3H20M 2H51M 2H30M

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SERIAL 20 – ARTY FIRE CONSIDERATIONS

1. Fire Planning

a. Div Wt of Fire.

(1) Assuming the tubed Div Arty Gp (DAG) consists of:

(a) 1 (UK) Armd Div. 3 x AS90 regts each of 4 btys and 1 x M109regt, (1 KAR, part of the DA reaction bde), of 3 btys, 15 tgts could beengaged (1 per bty).

(b) 3 (UK) Div. 2 x AS90 regts each of 3 btys and 1 x Lt Gun regtof 3 btys, 9 tgts could be engaged (1 per bty).

(2) To achieve best results arty fire is massed on to worthwhile tgts and amin of 3 btys used to engage effectively.

b. Reach. Tubed arty firing conventional munitions can reach out some 15 kmbeyond any FLOT. This is because gun lines are to the rear of fwd tps and not allammo comes with top charges to achieve max ranges. Extended range bombletshells will reach out some 20 km.

c. Ammo Stocks. Unit Mob Stocks (UMS) for each type of gun regt are:

Ser Regt UMS Remarks(a) (b) (c) (d)

1. AS90 48 rounds each gun turret x 8 = 384 rounds.

170 rounds each DROPS x 12 = 2040 rounds.

Total UMS = 2424 rounds per bty.

Ammo incl all natures eg HE,bomblet, smk and illum. Approx 4hrs HE at 1 r/min.

2. Lt Gun(Airmoband Cdo)

36 rounds each gun limber x 6 = 216 rounds.

360 rounds each DROPS x 6 = 2160 rounds.

Total UMS = 2376 rounds per bty.

(Two cdo btyrs can, when the sit demands,deploy in BV206 vehs. This reduces the UMSby 2304 rounds per bty.

Ammo incl all natures eg HE, smk,marker and illum. approx 4 hrsHE at 1 r/min.

3. Lt Gun(AB)

Two btys each with 4 ton ammo vehs:

36 rounds each gun limber x 6 = 216 rounds.

144 rounds each 4 ton x 8 = 1152 rounds.

Total UMS = 1368 rounds per bty.

One bty with DROPS ammo vehs:

36 rounds each limber x 6 = 216 rounds.

360 rounds each DROPS x 6 = 2160 rounds.

Total UMS = 2376 rounds per bty.

Ammo incl all natures eg HE, smk,marker and illum. Approx 4 hrsHE at 1 r/min.

Approx 4 hrs HE at 1 r/min for oneDROPS equipped bty.

Approx 3.5 HE at 1 r/min for two 4ton equipped btys.

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d. MLRS.

(1) Ammo. Each launcher is loaded with 2 Rkt Pod Containers, (RPCs)each containing 6 rkts, a total of 12 rkts per launcher. The standard fire msnis 2 x RPCs (12 rkts), although it is poss to fire any no of rkts per msn up tothis no.

(a) Bomblet. Each M77 bomblet warhead contains 644 bomblets,a total of 7,728 bomblets per launcher per standard msn.

(b) SCATMIN. Each SCATMIN warhead contains 28 mines, a totalof 336 mines per launcher per standard msn.

(2) Range.

a. Bomblet. Max 32 km. Min 11.5 km. Planning 25 km.

b. SCATMIN. Max 39 km. Min 11.5 km. Planning 30 km.

(3) Trg Eff.

(a) Bomblet. 12 rkts will neutralise an area of approx 500 x 500 m.Each bomblet has a shaped charge capable of penetrating 66 mm ofRHA. The splinter eff from each bomblet is lethal to approx 5 m andcauses injury out to 20-30 m. It is not particularly eff against dug in inf.A 5% bomblet dud rate is predicted.

(b) SCATMIN. Each mine is a scratch antenna belly attack minewhich will penetrate all known belly armr. The standard planned minebarrier is 1000 x 1000 m. Unless otherwise ordered arty planners willcalculate wts of fire to produce a density of 0.6 mines per m of barrier.Typical rounds of fire for eff to achieve a standard barrier are rangedependent as fol:

(i) 10 to 15 km – 24 rkts (2 launchers).

(ii) 15 to 30 km – 36 rkts (3 launchers).

(iii) 30 to 35 km – 48 rkts (4 launchers).

(4) Load Options. Unless otherwise ordered MLRS is always loaded withbomblet ammo. If SCATMIN is required it has to be planned and ordered inadv. There is a min 4 hr lead time from SCATMIN being ordered to the msnbeing fired. Generally a min of 2 launchers is required to lay an eff minebarrier.

(5) SCATMIN Self Destruct. Mines are fitted with an anti-handling deviceand can be programmed prior to launch with a self-destruct code of 3, 6, 12,

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24, 48 or 96 hrs. The probability of blinds being left after the selected self-destruct time are extremely low.

2. AD.

a. Rapier FSB2 Bty. 10 fire units. Ltd area def 26 x 21 km footprint; 35 km ofroute or 2 x Vps.

b. Rapier FSB2 Bty. 8 fire units. Ltd area def 28 x 26.5 km footprint; 36 km ofroute or 2 x Vps.

c. HVM Tp. 6 fire units. Close AD within 800 m of task or 13 km of route or1 x VP.

d. Javelin Tp. 6 fire units. Close AD within 500 m of task or 10.5 km of route or1 x VP.

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SERIAL 21 – ARTY PLANNING DATA

General Points

1. Aim. The aim of fire planning is to produce a tac plan for the use of the wpns of aunit or fmn so that their fire will be coord.

2. Gen. In any op the comd is responsible for all aspects of the tac plan, incl the fireplan. Arty comds interpret the comd’s requirements and integrate all OS, incl guns, RL,mor, AH, CAS and EW assets, as well as direct fire wpns organic to the unit or fmn, into theplan. They are also responsible for the detailed planning, distr and implementation of thefire plan.

3. Offensive Fire Plans. Fire plans in sp of offensive ops, and the transitional phasesassociated with them, will be either hasty or deliberate depending on the nature of the op,the time aval and the op level.

a. Hasty Fire Plans. A hasty fire plan may be very simple, involving only 1 or 2btys, or more complex involving many more OS assets. They are typically used atBG level and below where they are designed to provide conc firepower to assist theunit win the fire fight and to allow the unit to manoeuvre to asslt the en. Fire ismassed onto the objs to neutralise and fix the en and to prevent rft by fire ormanoeuvre. Non lethal fire may be used to mark or illum tgts, or to blind the en or toscreen friendly mov. A hasty fire plan, as a guide, would consist of 3 or 4guaranteed (adjusted) tgts, and 2 or 3 predicted tgts, and would take approx 45 minto prep and circulate. This time may be reduced by the use of lasers and WarriorOPV. Typically 4 btys and, if aval, a mor pl would be alloc to a BG on the bde. ME.

b. Deliberate Fire Plans. A deliberate fire plan will typically be originated at bdeor higher level and will coord the fire of several arty regts along with OAS, AH andEW. It may also provide sp for a deception plan and be used to coord fire sp to thedeep, close and rear battles. An offensive fire plan at bde level would be coord at 3levels as fol:

(1) Div. Div arty ops alloc guns, MLRS, CAS, AH and EW to attack tgtsbeyond the Direct Fire Wpn Line (DFWL).

(2) Bde. The bde FSCC alloc all aval guns, MLRS, CAS, AH and EW toattack tgts in depth up to the DFWL.

(3) BG. BG FPCs alloc guns, and use mors and other OS assets whenaval, to mass fire onto BG objs and to prevent en wdr, rft or c attack. Theneed to mass hy wts of fire may prevent concurrent bde attacks.

4. Defensive Fire (DF) Plans.

a. Gen. DF plans are used at all levels to coord all forms of OS into def ops orthose phases associated with them. DF plans are likely to consist of a series of tgtson call. In def ops, the timings and sequence of engagement of tgts cannot usually

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be pre-determined because the en has the initiative, neither can the no of tgts to beengaged simultaneously be known. Similarly, it can be difficult for the comd todecide upon his ME until en intentions become clear. DF plans should therefore beprep in detail at BG level during the planning stage, whilst the alloc of arty to each tgtmust be left until later. Comds must ensure that Named Areas of Interest (NAIs) andTarget Areas of Interest (TAIs), as shown on the Decision Support Overlay (DSO),are covered in the fire plan and that OS assets are capable of massing fire on them.Arty must be fully integrated within the comd’s overall def plan, with the aim ofcanalizing the en and breaking up his attack during the approach, whilst forming upand during the asslt. DF plans should therefore be carefully coord with the obs plan.The conc use of arty will be fundamental to achieving the comd’s ME.

b. BG Def. The no of DF tgts for the def of a BG posn will be dictated by the BGcomd’s plan. As a guide up to 20 DFs can be stored and kept fully updated. Theresponse to calls for fire will depend on the bde ME and the tasking of guns andother OS assets. Where the BG has a gun gp rft its arty tac gp the response timewould be less than 2 min. An FPF or Pri DF (PDF), where alloc, can be fired uponwithin 30 secs plus the time of flight.

(1) FPF. A no of DF tgts may be selected as FPF tasks. The no of FPFswill depend on the no of fire units (gun btys and mor pls) rft the BG arty tacgp. The norm is one FPF per fire unit. Deciding the FPFs is the task of themanoeuvre arm comd. An FPF is usually sited on the most likely enapproach, to the rear of the DFWL and normally no more than 300 m in frontof the posn. Because arty fights the initial def battle in depth FPFs are notusually implemented, or engaged, until the final def battle commences. At thisstage guns and mors are always loaded, and laid on the FPF when nototherwise engaged. In high intensity conflict there may be only 1 FPF per BG,or even 1 per bde.

(2) PDF. A no of deep DF tgts may be selected as PDFs. The no aval willdepend on the same factors affecting FPFs. A PDF is usually sited on themost likely en approach at the pt where the en will first be detected by dayand by ni. It is the pt where the comd first wishes to engage the en and musttherefore be incorporated into the STAP. In the early stages of def ops fireunits alloc to a PDF are always loaded, and laid on the PDF when nototherwise engaged. Where a fire unit has been alloc a PDF and an FPF task,the PDF task will take pri unless otherwise ordered by the comd.

5. The Fire Planning Process.

a. Info Required. To produce any fire plan the arty comd requires the fol mininfo:

(1) The comd’s msn.

(2) The concept of ops (intent, scheme of manoeuvre and ME).

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(3) The comd’s design for battle incl:

(a) Objs, NAIs, TAIs, and tgts to be engaged by direct fire, indirectfire, AH and/or CAS.

(b) Other known, or suspected, en locs.

(c) Locs of friendly forces.

(d) LDs, timings, phases, rates of adv, restrictions, deceptionrequirements and tasks.

(4) Flanking fmn sp aval.

(5) Arty, mor, OAS, AH, NGS and EW sp aval.

b. Planning Process.

(1) Planning starts at the level at which the tac or op plan is initially made.

(2) Orders are issued and resources alloc downward through the chain ofcomd.

(3) Fire plans are developed and are then staffed back up the chain ofcomd for:

(a) Coord.

(b) Assessment of req for addl fire sp.

(c) Addn of tasks planned by higher fmns.

(4) Fire plans are approved and/or issued in final form by the arty comd ofthe unit/fmn initiating the op.

6. Engagement of Tgts. A table showing the wts of indirect fire required to achieveeither neutralisation, or destruction, of various types and sizes of tgt is shown overleaf. Thewts of fire are based on observer adjusted or laser predicted fire using AS90 or Lt Gun at2/3 max range and with a CEP of 50 m.

Fd Arty Tac Tasks

7. Reinforcing. Reinforcing is a tac task in which one arty unit augments the fire ofanother arty unit. NATO doctrine dictates that an arty unit can reinforce only another artyunit (including arty tac groups) and not an all arms fmn. This relationship is a guarantee offire to the arty unit so reinforced. It is likely to be accompanied by caveats on time and/orammo expenditure.

8. General Support (GS). GS is that sp which is given to the supported force as awhole and not to any particular sub-div of it. It is often used to refer to arty which is being

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used to influence the corps or div battle and is not generally available for the sp ofsubordinate fmns. MLRS in the div GS group, tasked with fighting the div deep battle, is anexample of such a tactical task. There is no guarantee of fire in sp of any other unit or fmn.

General Support Reinforcing (GSR)

9. GSR arty supports the force as a whole and, on a secondary basis, providesreinforcing fire for another arty unit. Thus, an arty FU, given a tac task of GSR the arty ofanother unit or fmn, cannot provide a guarantee of fire to it. It will respond to the other unitor fmn’s requirements only if its own Arty Comd has no higher priority task for it at the time.Like Reinforcing, the relationship is likely to be accompanied by a time and/or ammoexpenditure caveat.

10. Direct Support (DS). The NATO definition of DS is: The sp provided by a unit orfmn not att or under comd/con of the supported unit or fmn, but required to give a pri to thesp required by that unit or fmn. This has a wider meaning. It implies the provision of thefollowing to the directly supported fmn or unit.

a. A guarantee of fire.

b. Observers, comms, liaison and advice. This includes responsibility for fireplanning and the coord of all offensive sp at every level of comd from subunitupwards.

11. UK Tasking for DS. In general war, this tasking is likely to be used rarely by UKfmns. Generally the provision of comms, liaison and advice to bdes and units is achievedby placing their affiliated arty tac groups OPCOM or OPCON to them, on a semi-permanenat basis.

12. NATO Tac Task Responsibilities. Within NATO, the tac tasks imply a number ofresponsibilities which are not apparent from the definitions. These are summarised in thetable below. To ensure commonality of interpretation with allies, the responsibilities areoutlined exactly as specified in STANAG 2934/A-Arty P-1 but with notes on the UKimplementation. The specified responsibilities, for instance, include those for mov anddeployment. In each case, however, this may be as ordered by the ‘Force Arty HQ’. This isalways the case in UK fmns. Authority for mov and deployment is specified in thecomd/con relationships applicable to the arty units concerned. In UK no specificimplications with regard to these functions of comd should, therefore, be assumed from thetac tasks.

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13. Fd Arty Tac Tasks.

Ser Arty with aTac Task

Answers Calls for Fire inPri from

EstablishesLiaison with

EstablishedComms with

FurnishesForward

Observers/FireSp Teams to

Has as its Zone ofFire

Has its FirePlanned

Wpns Moved andDeployed by (1)

Nation to whichTerminolgy Applies

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)

1. Reinforcing. 1. Reinforced arty unit.

2. Own observers (2).

3. Force fd arty HQ (3).

Reinforced artyunit.

Reinforced fdHQ.

Upon request ofreinforced fieldarty unit.

Zone of fire ofreinforced arty unit orzone prescribed.

Reinforced artyunit.

Reinforced arty unit orordered by force fidarty HQ. (3)

BE, CA, DA, FR, GE,GR, IT, NL, NO, PO,SP, TU, UK, US.

2. GeneralSupport (GS).

1. Force fd arty HQ (3)and tgt acquisition arty.

2. Own observers. (2)

No inherent requirement.

However, fire unit under comd offorce/fmn HQ, comms/liaisonalready established.

No inherentrequirement.

Zone of action of thesupported fmn/unit orzone prescribed.

Force fd artyHQ. (3)

Force fd arty HQ. (3) BE, CA, DA, FR, GE,GR, IT, NL, NO, PO,SP, TU, UK, US.

3. GeneralSupportReinforcing.

(GSReinforcing).

1. Force fd arty. (3)

2. Reinforced arty unit.

3. Own observers. (2)

Reinforced artyunit.

Reinforced artyunit.

Reinforced artyunit if approvedby force fd artyHQ. (3)

Zone of action of thesupported fmn/unit toinclude zone of fire ofthe reinforced artyunit.

Force fd arty HQ(3) or asotherwisespecified.

Force fd arty HQ (3) orreinforced arty unit ifapproved by force fdarty HQ. (3)

BE, CA, DA, FR, GR,IT, NL, PO, SP, TU,UK, US.

4. Direct Support(DS).

1. DS fmn/unit.

2. Own observers. (2)

3. Force fd arty. (3)

DS fmn/unit(bn/regt or bde).

DS manoeuvrefmn/unit.

Each manoeuvrecoy of the DSfmn/unit.

Zone of action of theDS fmn/unit.

Develops ownfire plans incoord with DSfmn/unit.

DS arty/unit comd oras ordered by force fdarty HQ. (3)

BE, CA, DA, FR, GE,GR, IT, NL, NO, PO,SP, TU, UK, US.

Notes:

1. In UK, authority for mov/deployment is always as directed by the Force Arty HQ. It is always reflected in an appropriate C2status.

2. Not generally relevant nor implemented in UK for Reinforcing, GS or GS Reinforcing. Implicit in DS tac task.3. Refers to Force Arty HQ or Higher Arty HQ.

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14. Arty Wts of Fire Table.

No of Rounds Required to AchieveNeutralisation (10% Effects) Destruction (30% Effects)Tgt

Areas Type of Tgt155mm

PD155mm

Prox155mmBomblet

105mmPD

105mmProx

155mmPD

155mmProx

155mmBomblet

105mmPD

105mmProx

SuppressiveFire 155mm

Tgts Likely to Occupy theArea Described

Pers 16(2 x 1)

8(1 x 1)

4(5 x 1)

18(3 x 1)

12(2 x 1)

48(3 x 2)

32(2 x 2)

8(1 x 1)

60(2 x 5)

48(2 x 4)

Soft Skin Vehs 24(3 x 1 )

16(2 x 1)

8(1 x 1

60(2 x 5)

60(2 x 5)

80(5 x 2)

72(3 x 3

24(3 x 1)

180(3 x 10)

216(3 x 12)2002 m

Lightly Armd Veh(eg BMP

40(5 x 1)

24(3 x 1

24(3 x 1)

288(6 x 8)

252(6 x 7)

144(3 x 6)

96(3 x 4)

72(3 x 3

P P

3 Btys at 3Rds Prox PerGun Per Min

Engr recce/mine clearing.MR pl deployed.Atk/AD eqpt.Mor bty.Bn/regt HQFire sp posn.TMM/GSP/PMP eqpt.

Pers 64(4 x 2)

32(2 x 2)

16(2 x 1)

72(3 x 4)

48(2 x 4)

192(6 x 4)

126(4 x 4)

32(2 x 2)

252(6 x 7)

180(6 x 5)

Soft Skin Vehs 96(3 x 4)

64(4 x 2)

32(2 x 2)

252(6 x 7)

216(6 x 6)

320(8 x 5)

288(9 x 4)

96(3 x 4)

756(9 x 14)

864(9 x 16)4002 m

Lightly Armd Veh(eg BMP)

160(5 x 4)

96(3 x 4)

96(3 x 4)

1134(9 x 21)

1026(9 x 19)

576(9 x 8)

384(8 x 6)

288(9 x 4)

P P

4 Btys at 3Rds Prox PerGun Per Min

ATGW bty dug in.Arty/RL bty deployed.Radio/radar recce coy.Regt adv gd.Snorkling prep area.Tk/MR bn conc area.Coy HLF, POL, resup pt.

Pers 144(6 x 3)

72(3 x 3)

40(5 x 1)

162(3 x 9)

108(3 x 6)

432(9 x 6)

288(9 x 4)

72(3 x 3)

540(9 x 10)

486(9 x 9)

Soft Skin Vehs 216(9 x 3)

144(6 x 3)

72(3 x 3)

540(9 x 10)

486(9 x 9)

720(9 x 10)

646(9 x 9)

216(9 x 3)

1620(9 x 3)

P6002 m

Lightly Armd Veh(eg BMP)

360(9 x 5)

216(9 x 3)

216(9 x 3)

P P P 864(9 x 12)

648(9 x 9)

P P

4 Btys at 3Rds Prox PerGun Per Min

Tk/MR bn in attack.Div fwd CP.Ferry Xing pt.Arty/RL bn in hide.

Pers 256(8 x 4)

128(4 x 4)

64(4 x 2)

270(9 x 5)

216(9 x 4)

768(8 x 12)

512(8 x 8)

128(4 x 4)

972(9 x 18)

756(9 x 14)

Soft Skin Vehs 384(8 x 6)

256(8 x 4)

128(4 x 4)

972(9 x 18)

918(9 x 17)

P 1152(9 x 16)

384(8 x 6)

P P8002 m

Lightly Armd Veh(eg BMP)

840(8 x 10)

384(8 x 6)

384(8 x 6)

P P P P 1152(9 x 6)

P P

5 Btys at 3Rds Prox PerGun Per Min

Tk/MR coy dug in.Flank protection coy.Indep tk bn.Tk/MR bn FUP.Arty/RL bn deployed.

Pers 400(10 x 5)

200(5 x 5)

96(6 x 2)

486(9 x 9)

324(9 x 6)

P 832(8 x 13)

200(5 x 5)

P 1134(9 x 21)

Soft Skin Vehs 640(8 x 10)

400(10 x 5)

200(5 x 5)

P P P 1800(15 x 15)

640(8 x 10)

P P10002 m

Lightly Armd Veh(eg BMP)

P 640(8 x 10)

640(8 x 10)

P P P P 1800(15 x 15)

P P

8 Btys at 3Rds Prox PerGun Per Min

Tk/MR bn deployed.Br con pt.Regt sup pt.

1. P = Prohibitive. Cannot achieve the desired effect without firing prohibitive amounts of ammo.2. Figs in brackets indicate no of btys (1st fig) and no of rounds (2nd fig). Thus (3 x 2) = 3 btys firing 2 rounds each. Based on 8 guns per bty (AS90) and 6 guns per bty(Lt Gun).

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SERIAL 22 – CHARACTERISTICS OF AD EQPTS

Ser Eqpt and Role Eqpt Description andCapability

Task Pri Capability of One Bty Typical Gp PerDiv

ApproxDeployment

Time

Normal ComdStatus

Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)1. RAPIER

FSB2(10 Fire Units PerBty)

SHORAD

Towed.Clear day and ni.All weather.Detection range 12km.Engagement range7.2km max, 900m min.Eff ceiling 3000m.

1. Area.2. VP.3. Route.4. AttritionalAD.

Ltd area def 26 x 21kmor 2 x VPs or35 x 17km route def.

One regt of 3btys to either

div.

30-45 min. OPCOM 7 AD Bde.OPCON a div.

One cdo AD bty isOPCOM 3 Cdo Bde RM

2. RAPIER FSC(8 Fire UnitsPer Bty).

SHORAD

Towed.Clear day and ni.All weather.Detection range 16km.Engagement range 8kmmax, 500m min.Eff ceiling 3000m.

1. Area.2. VP.3. Route.4. AdditionalAD.

Ltd area def 28 x 26.5kmor 2 x VPs or36 x 20km route def.

One regt of 3btys to either

div.

30-45 min. OPCOM 7 AD Bde.OPCON a div.

3. HVM(36 Fire Units PerBty)

SHORAD

HVM (SP) tracked.HVM (LML) man portable.HVM (SP) – clear day andni.HVM (LML) – clear day.Detection ranges:FGA – 9km.Hels – 6km.Hels hovering tactically –3.5km.Engagement range (all tgttypes) 5 km max,1500m min.Eff ceiling 1000m.

1. CAD.2. Area.3. Route.4. VP.5. AdditionalAD.

6 x CAD tasks or Ltdarea def 7 x 6km (per 6fire units) or 13kmlinear/6.5 km all roundroute def (per 6 fire units)or 6 x VPs.

One regt of 3btys to each

div.

10 secs.(4 min with

ADAD).

OPCOM divs.OPCON bdes.

In CAD fire units aregenerally deployed with800m of task.

The reg UK CAD regt iscurrently equipped withJavelin. Conversion toHVM to be complete by2000.

LML = Lightweight MobLauncher

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4. JAVELIN(12 Fire Units PerBty)

SHORAD

Man portable.Clear day.Detection range as HVM.Engagement ranges:FGA 4.5km max, 500mmin. Hels 5.5km max,500m min.Eff ceiling 1000m.

1. VP.2. Route.3. CAD.4. Area.

2 x VPs or21km route or2 x CAD orIntegrated with Rapierinto ltd area def.

One regt of 3btys to each

div.

2 min.(4 min with

ADAD).

OPCOM 7 AD Bde.OPCON a div or

bde.

In CAD fire units aregenerally deployedwithin 600m of task.

There are 3 JavelinCAD regts.They are all TA.

5. NATO HAWK

HIMAD

Mob, tlr mtd, all weathersystem.3 rkts per launcher.Max range – 40km.Min range – 1500mMax eff altitude – 17.7km.Min eff altitude – 60m.

In svc with BE, DE, FR,GE, IT, NE, NO, SP andUS.

6. NATO PATRIOT

HIMAD

Mob, all weather system,semi tlr mtd.4 rkts per launcher.Max range – 160km.Min range – 3 km.Max eff altitude – 24.2km.Min eff altitude – 60m.

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SERIAL 23 – CON STATES FOR AD PLANNING

1. AD Wpn Con Status (WCS).

Ser WCS Meaning

(a) (b) (c)

1. WPNS HOLD Wpn systems may only fire in self def, or in response to a formal order, or iffriendly tps/intls being def are seen to be under dir air attack.

2. WPNS TIGHT Wpn systems may only engage those ac which are positively ident as hostile orwhich commit a hostile act. This is the normal WCS in con airspace.Engagements may take place if the ac is positively visually ident as hostile or iscommitting a hostile act. IFF must therefore be supplemented by thermal or visrecognition.

3. WPNS FREE Wpn systems may engage all ac not positively ident as friendly. This is thenormal WCS in clear airspace. Engagement may take place if:

a. Vis Only Systems. The tgt is either not visually recognised or itcommits a hostile act.

b. Systems with IFF. No response is received from the tgt. Systems withIFF may therefore make vis, thermal or radar engagements.

Notes:

1. WCS are used within the ROE of the particular op and are passed to arty AD fire units via ADCIS.

2. WCS may be caveated fixed wing or hel as appropriate.

2. Airspace Con Means (ACM).

Ser WCS Meaning

(a) (b) (c)

1. AIR ROUTE (AR) A bi-directional route estb to route ac through AD in the rear area. They will beutilised by non-op and op sp tfc.

2. BASE DEF ZONE (BDZ) A zone e stb around airbases to enhance the eff of local ground based defsystems.

3. COORD LEVEL (CL) An advisory measure estb to increase aircrew awareness of conflicts betweenslow and fast mov tfc at low level. Slow mov tfc will op below the CL and fastmov tfc above it.

4. HIGH DENSITY AIRSPACECON ZONE (HIDACZ)

Areas of intense ground ops over which friendly ac may be at risk from friendlyAD wpns. HIDACZ is req by a land force comd who then con all air activitywithin it.

5. RESTRICTED OPS ZONE(ROZ)

Estb to res airspace for specific activities in which the ops of one or moreairspace users is restricted (eg air-to-air refuelling, landing/drop zones etc).

6. SAFE LAND (SL) A bi-directional lane connecting an airbase, landing site and/or BDZ to adjacentroutes/corridors.

7. SPECIAL CORRIDOR (SC) Estb to accommodate the special routing requirements for special msns.

8. STANDARD USE ARMY ACFLT ROUTE (SAAFR)

Used to route hel tfc in the fwd areas in DS of ground ops. They will be estbbelow the CL and their dimensions shall be dictated by msn requirements.

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9. TEMP MIN RISK ROUTE(TMMR)

A temp route used to route fixed wing ac between transit routes or the rear bdryof the fwd area and their ops in DS of ground ops.

10. TIME SLOT (TS) A period of time during which certain activities are governed by specificregulations. This is to restrain certain airspace users to allow others a greaterdegree of freedom of ops.

11. TRANSIT CORRIDOR (TC) A bi-directional route estb to route ac through AD within the rear area with minrisk.

12. TRANSIT ROUTE (TR) A temp bi-directional corridor of defined dimensions estb in the fwd area tominimise the risk to friendly ac from friendly AD or surface forces.

13. TRAVERSE LEVEL (TL) A vertical displacement above low level AD systems, expressed as a height andaltitude, at which ac can cross an area. Used to improve the eff of AD systemsby providing an extra friendly discriminator.

14. WPNS FREE ZONE (WFZ) An AD zone estb around key assets or facilities which merit special protectionbased AD assets.

15. AIR DEF AREA (ADA). Seenote.

An area bounded by the outer limits of all dets first impact traces. It is the areain which ac could be engaged.

16. SHORAD ENGAGEMENTZONE(SHORADEZ). Seenote.

The max theoretical area in which friendly ac might be at risk from friendly ADwpns

Note:

1. Not strictly an ACM but a term in gen use and therefore incl in this table.

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SERIAL 26 – ENGR PLANNING DATA

Mob

1. Gaps, Brs and Ferries. In general terms sprs should plan on 50% reserves forbridging and 100% reserves for breaching. Experience shows that to be confident of 2 brssprs should plan to build 3, and for 2 clear lanes they need to clear 4. Planning figures are:

Ser Task Labour/Time (1) Eqpt/Remarks (2)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

1. Clear a gp of 3 minedcraters

1 x fd sect2 hr

1 x MWT/CET and 2 x dumptruck

2. Overbr (HGOB) existingbr or culvert to CI 70

1 x fd sect30 min

1 x craneHGOB/MGOB

3. Br small gap (stream orcraters)

1 x fd sect1 hr MGB SS

4. X small gap (max 9m) AVRE crew5-10 min

1 or 2 AVRE Fascines fortracked vehs.

5. X small/med gap (max24.5m) (3)

AVLB crew5 min

AVLBNo 10 Br (24.5m)No 12 Br (12.0m)

6. Overbr AVLB crew10 min (Excl 30 min prepin assy area)

AVLBNo 10

7. Combination br (max60m)

AVLB crews and divers30-60 min

3 x AVLB3 x No 10 Br

8. Build MGB (22m CI 16) 2 x fd sects1 hr (day), 11/4 hr (ni)

MGB Trucks 4t and tlrs ) Para,

)

9. Build MGB (15m CI 30) 2 x fd sects45 min (day) 1 hr (ni)

MGB Trucks 4t and tlrs ) Cdo &

)

10. Build MGB (30 m CI 70) 1 x fd tp1.5 hr (day) 2 hr (ni)

MGB Trucks 4t and tlrs ) Airmob

)11. Build MGB (45 m CI 70

reinforced)4 x fd sects2.5 hr (day) 3.5 hr (ni)

MGB Trucks 4t and tlrs ) Sqns

)12. Build MGB (50 m CI 60

with pier)2 x fd tps4 hr (day) 5 hr (ni)

MGB Trucks 4t and tlrs ) only

)

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13. Cbt Sp Boat 2 x crew Capacity:13 x tps full eqpt or20 x tps min eqpt or2 x NATO pallets

14. Build BR90 GSB

(32m Cl 70)

10 Pers30 min (day) 40 min (ni) ABLE

2 x BV

15. Estb M3 Ferry

(Cl 70)

4 x M3 crews15 min (day) 29 min (ni)

4 x M3 Br UnitsCapacity:2 x MBT or4 x Warrior

16. Estb M3 Br 8 x M3 crews 8 x M3 Br unitsCapacity: 120 veh/hr

Notes:

1. Times do not incl prep of approaches which may be affected by ground conditions,weather and stores aval.

2. Veh capacity depends on many factors incl MLC, spacing, capacity of approachroutes, and en. The fol is a guide:

a. Vehs and Tracks (excl tks).

(1) 200 Veh/Hr. Civ and fixed L of C brs with good approaches.(2) 150 Veh/Hr. M2, M3 BR90CSB and GSB, MGB and AVLB L of C brswith sloping ramps and no en interference.(3) 100 Veh/Hr. Tac x with interval of 70m between veh and a tac con org.

b. Tks.

(1) 50 Tk/Hr. Hard sites (concrete/tarmac).(2) 30 Tk/Hr. Soft sites (trackway).

3. As a guide 2-4 brs are required for either a BG/Bde Hasty X or a Bde/Div DeliberateX. To be confident of 2/3 brs sprs should plan to build 3/4.

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2. Minefd Breaching.

Ser Task Labour/Time (1) Eqpt/Remarks (2)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

1. Hand breach120 x 8m lane

1 x fd tp7-8 hrs

2. Hand breach360 x 8m lane

1 x fd sqn7-10 hrs

3. Breach 200 x 8m lanewith PYTHON

1 x AVRE – PYTHON +Plough 10 min

Incl firing pt checks but exclassy area checks

4. Breach 380 x 8m lanewith PYTHON

1 x AVRE + 2 x PYTHON+ Plough 20 min

Incl firing pt checks but exclassay area checks (1 hr)

5. Breach 4m wide lane 1 x AVRE + Plough 80mper min

6. Breach 7m width lane 3 x JS FU Aardvark Flail50m per min

Not suitable for assltbreaching

7. Improve 380 x 8m lanefor wh veh

1 x fd tp and 1 xMWT/CET 1-2 hrs

Depending on ground andcondition of lane

8. Hand breach 800 x 8mlane own atk minefd

1 x fd tp3-4 hr

Note: To be confident of 2 breaches 4 should be planned.

C Mob

3. Denial and Route Denial.

Ser Task Labour/Time (1) Eqpt/Remarks (2)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

1. Destroy br over majriver.(River width 100m)

1 x fd tp4-5 hrs (day)6-7 hrs (ni)

Explosives and AFG 1098eqpt.Prep may close rd to tfc.Timings halved for surfacelaid RBD.

2. Destroy br over minorriver or canal

1 x fd sect2-3 hrs (day

Explosives and AFG 1098eqpt.Prep may close rd to tfc.

3. Route denial of 3craters using RCK andmines

1 x fd sect1 hr (day)1.5 hr (ni) (2)

3 hrs if using camouflet.

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4. Rd block by tree felling(Abatis) incl mines.

1 x fd sect2 hrs (day)3 hrs (ni)

Explosives and AFG 1098eqpt.

5. Destroy ferry site usingcamouflet eqpt andmines.

1 x fd sect3 hrs (day)4 hrs (ni)

No underwater mine in svc.Mk 7 and barmine eff for shortperiods.

6. Destroy 2 storeybuilding usingconcussion charges.

1 x fd sect1 hr (day)1.5 hr (ni)

Depending on no of windowsand doors to be blocked.

Notes:

1. Accurate est of time, labour and eqpt can only be made after detailed recce.Timings given assume stores aval on site.

2. As a planning guide (allowing for mov between sites and del of stores) a mech sqncould complete 24 minor br dmls or 48 route denial tasks in a period.

3. All tasks may include the use of nuisance mining. A Pers mines are no longer inservice with British forces.

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SLOPE: DRY CONDITIONS

Approach

Min 12m

45

SLOPE: WET CONDITIONS

Approach

Min 12m

30

Min 1.5 firm ground.2m soft ground.

CRATER STEP

Min 6m

Min 1.8m

Approach

3.0 - 4.0m

2.0 - 2.5mApproach

Min 1.5m deep in firm soil.2m in sand.

DITCH (1)3.0 - 3.5m

2.0 -2.5 m

Min 1.5 - 1.8m in firm soil.

SLOPE3.0 - 4.0m

DITCH CROSS SECTIONS

Approach1.5m Min

3.0m Min

SIDE HILL CUT

3.5m

Min Tree diameter 0.5m

TREES

4. Obs to MBTs.

Note:

1. 2 CET or MTT can evacuate 30-40 m/hr. Output critically dependent on soil.

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5. Minelaying.

a. Terminology. Protective minefds are laid by all arms. Tac (Lt, Med or Hy),nuisance and phoney minefds are laid by engrs.

b. Minefd Design. Minefd design is based on lying a no of mine rows eachcontaining only one type of atk mine and fuze. Rows may be of any length and maychange dir to confuse an en. Engrs can design a minefd to meet a specific threat(eg. plough, roller, blast clearance etc) by combining rows of differently fuzed mines(eg double impulse (DI), FWAM(M), FWAM(E) (Full Width Attack Mines –Mechanical or Electrical). Trg designs contain the fol no of rows:

Ser Type of Minefd No of rows

(a) (b) (c)

1. Protective 3

2. Tac (Lt) 3

3. Tac (Med) 5

4. Tac (Hy) 7

c. Dimensions. Minefds are normally laid so that depth from front to back is800-1000m. This makes breaching difficult as ploughing time and explosive hoselengths are increased. However the depth should be determined by the ground andthe comds plan for covering fire. A depth of less than 300m is not desirable fortechnical reasons. The absence of A Pers mines makes consideration of cover byfire of minefds more important.

d. Time and Resources.

Time (hr) (2)Ser Task Labour (1)

Day Ni

Pallets(3) Eqpt/Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)

1. Lay 1 km Ltminefd

One fd tp 3 4 9 1 LWT

1 Barmine Layer

2. Lay 1 kmMed minefd

One fd tp 5 6 14 “

3. Lay 1 km Hyminefd

One fd tp 7 8 20 “

Notes:

1. As a planning guide (allowing for mov and del of stores) a mech sqn could lay 8km ofmed minefd in a 24hr period.2. Timings critically dependent on ground, state of crops and weather but excl recce,setting out and lane closure.3. One pallet of 72 barmines allows a single row 360m long. Barmine qty calculationsassume a res of 10%.

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Survivability

6. Fd Fortifications.

Ser Task Eqpt/Labour/Time Eqpt/Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d)

1. Dig tank slot to hull down CET 20 min

AVRE + Dozer

Blade 30 min

2. Dig in 155mm gun bty incl space forone ammo resup veh per gun

2 x CET

5 hr

10 slots (8 guns, 2 CP) without ammobays or revetment.

3. a. Excavate hole for MEXE shelter CP

b. Excavate hole for RAP

2 men + LTW

1 hr

4. Constr of CP/RAP 1 fd sect

LWT 3 hrs

5. Excavate 4 man trench usingexplosives and hand digging

4 men

2-5 hrs

An armd inf BG is alloc 12 def storespacks. A standard ‘def stores pack’contains enough CGI, sandbags andwire to constr 17 x 2 man trencheswith OHP and is carried on 2 x 4 tonor 1 x 8 ton veh.

6. Excavate 4 man trench using plant. 2 men + LWT

20 min

Depends on soil condiitons.

7. Revet and construct OHP on 4 mantrench

4 men

4 to 6 hrs

8. Excavate and revet MILAN trench 2 men + LWT

3 to 4 hrs

Not incl OHP

9. OHP over fire bay on GPMG/MILANtrench

4 men 8 to 10 hrs

2 men 3-4 hrs

Sandbags, pickets and CGI.

Using Chatham Arch.

10. Wiring An armd inf BG is alloc 24 wiringpacks. Each pack will enableconst of100m single concertina and 200m oflow wire entanglements.

Notes:

1. Est of time, labour and eqpt can only be made after detailed recce.2. Timings given assume stores aval on site.

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SERIAL 31 – AH WPN PLANNING DATA

1. Illustrative Wpn/Fuel Load Mixes. The fol are only illustrative since the finalchoices of AAM and DAS have yet to be made, and they will affect ac performance.Numerous combinations can be achieved, but the fol should offer a reasonable basis forplanning.

2. Assumptions used for planning:

a. Standard wpn start state:

2 x AAM (generic)320 rds of cannon ammoGeneric DAS equipment (Chaff/Flares)

b. Speed during Ingress and Egress – 110 kts.

c. Maint a hover whilst in battle posn within AO.

d. 20 min fuel res.

e. Standard NW Europe met conditions at sea level.

f. Where an external fuel tank is used, full internal fuel is also carried.

3. Range. i.e. For raids/strike msns.

Range (km)Hellfire Fuel PodsHover T/O Running T/O1 Endurance

16 0 183 204 20 min TOT12 1 225 349 20 min TOT8 2 267 483 20 min TOT0 4 - 720 Ferry Msn

4. Endurance. i.e. Manoeuvre msns.

Endurance in AOHellfire Fuel PodsHover T/O Running T/O

16 0 1.3 hrs 1.6 hrs12 1 1.6 hrs 3.0 hrs8 2 2.2 hrs 4.3 hrs

The endurance msn assumes an AO that is 60km from a FOB/FARP where fuel is aval.

1 Running T/O requires reasonably smooth surface, but does not have to ‘prepare’ as for Harrier.

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SERIAL 36 – LOG SP PLANNING DATA

1. Sustainability Statement. This defines the level of CSS that is to be madeavailable to a comd. It will include as a min:

a. Expected duration of deployment and op.

b. Quantity of ammo required in theatre.

c. Quantity of material required in theatre.

d. Predicted cas rates as a % of units estab in terms of pers and eqpt.

e. External factors such as LofC, climate and terrain which influence CSSrequirements.

f. Guidance on anticipated ‘Battlefield Day’ (Km per veh) for A and B vehs.

2. Fuel Consumption Units (FCU). Are calculated for individual vehs, eqpt and forheating and cooking based on unit strength. It is not a daily consumption rate. One FCUfor an armd div has been estimated as 780 m3. The fol factors are considered:

a. Vehs. The veh FCU is the no of ltrs required for an average loaded veh totravel 100 kms on dry level roads.

b. Eqpt. Ltrs of fuel required for 12 hrs running at 70% load.

c. 1st Line Holdings. Units should hold 5 FCU. This is broken down into 3 xFCU in veh tanks, 2 x FCU held in UBREs and 1 x FCU as packed fuel. This is onlya rough estimation and will vary from unit to unit.

d. 2nd Line Holdings. 3 x FCU should be held at 2nd line. 1 x FCU in bulk onwheels, and 2 x FCU as packed fuel in the DSG.

e. 3rd Line Holdings. A total of 37 FCU at 3rd line. 6 x FCU in BFIs, and 3rdline vehs. 31 x FCU on rail and ships.

f. Oil and Lubricants. Units should hold 5 days at war rates for WMR.

3. Combat Supplies – Liabilities. The fol table shows an armd div’s liability forCSUPs, based on SPG for ammunition natures, and FCU for fuel. All ammo natures areaccounted for in pallets, and fuel in ltrs.

a. 1st Line Holdings. At unit level there should be 5 days of supply held onwheels, this includes F Ech. It should be noted that not all arty natures can be heldat 1st line in these quantities.

b. 2nd Line Holdings. At 2nd line there should be 3 days of supply (1 day heldon wheels, and 2 days dumped in the DSA).

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c. 3rd Line Holdings. FSG should be able to hold 3 div days at 3rd line. Thiswill equate to approx 1 day on wheels and 2 days ground dumped.

4. RLC Regimental Pallet and Fuel Lift (Task Veh only).

a. 1 GS Regt RLC

Fuel Pallet

Tpt Sqn (AS90) 60k ltrs 360(x3) (x3) (x3)

Tpt Sqn (FH70) nil 400(x1)

GT Sqn (x1) 120K ltrs 550

Sup Sqn (x1) 120K ltrs 120

Total 420K ltrs 2150

b. 2 CS Regt RLC

Fuel Pallet

Bde Sp Sqn 180K ltrs 240(x3) (x3) (x3)

Div Tps Sp Sqn 120K ltrs 240(x1)

Total 660K ltrs 816

5. DSA Planning Factors.

a. DSA is stockholding area within DSG.

b. Area of real estate for a DSA is approximately 25 sq km.

c. Approximate period of time required for inload/outload is 18-24 hrs. This willdepend on criteria at para (e).

d. BFIs, although a 3rd line responsibility require approximately 2 sq km and12-18 hrs to establish.

e. Time factors for vehs arriving, offloading and departing DSA are:

(1) DROPS – 1.5 hrs.

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(2) Other (4, 8, 14 tonne) – 2 hrs.

f. Real estate considerations are:

(1) Good road/track system.

(2) Access to MSR.

(3) Access to railhead.

(4) Local environment restrictions.

(5) Resupply loop time/distance between FSG, DSAs and forwardelements of Division. Distance should be exceed 150 km one way.

6. LSDs. Two LSDs are allocated to Div Tps and one to each BG. The LSD acts as asource of advice and an initial point of contact into the log sp system. It will normally becollocated with the A2 Ech. Primarily its veh and manpower is of comd element strength,but can be supplemented with whatever resources the Regt/Sqn Comd deems nec.

7. Pnr Sp. A Pnr Sqn is collocated with HQ DSG in war. It can provide 7 task tps of 1x SNCO and 24 sldrs for any of the fol tasks:

a. Railhead/DSA ops.

b. Med (Ops) sp.

c. MHE ops.

d. Chemical Defence Centre ops.

e. Defence and construction of PW cages.

f. Defence of HQs and log installations.

g. Engr (Log) sp.

h. Construction/dismantling of BFIs.

i. General labour sp.

Log Planning Considerations

8. The fol considerations should be taken into account when planning log sp:

a. Accn. For units, storage, hosps and wksps. Aval and suitability.

b. Air Tpt. Air lift aval. Loc of airfds and capacity. Aval of AD units and cargohandling eqpt.

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c. Ammo. Est expenditure rate. Dispersal of stocks. Aval. Dumping pol inclalloc of real estate.

d. CA. Evac, feeding, housing, med, clothing, mov, con of refugees. Eff of civgovt. Sy.

e. Engr Stores. Aval and loc of local resources. Tpt required.

f. ES. Nature and loc of repairs. Aval of spare parts and accn. Use of rds andrlys for back loading. Civ repair facilities.

g. Fire. Any special fire risk.

h. Lab. Aval and reliability of civ lab.

i. Med. Est of battle and non-battle cas (as sup by G3). Method of evac andholding pol. Aval of accn for hosps. Special health dangers. Comd’s decision ondisplay/cam of Geneva emblem (STANAG 2931).

j. Nuc/Chem. Degree of nuc/chem threat to L of C.

k. PCS. Kept info of unit moves and locs.

l. POL. Local aval and method of handling. Est consumption incl avn fuel.PLs. Bulk fuel eqpt.

m. Ports. Aval and capacity of ports. Civ lab.

n. PW. Est of nos. Pol for disposal, use of PW as lab.

o. Rlys. Aval, capacity and vulnerability. Op pers.

p. Rat. Local resources. Cold storage requirements.

q. Rds. Capacity and vulnerability.

r. Rd Tpt. Requirement and distr. Aval of civ tpt.

s. Sup. Loc of stockholding units and level of stocks. Pol for WMR con, issueand res stocks. Method of tpt. Provision of special eqpt and clothing. Localpurchase pol. Distance from main sp area or mounting base.

t. TC. Requirements. Eff of civ police. Refugee con.

u. Water. Est consumption. Aval and suitability of local resources. Purification.Jerricans.

v. Weather. Eff on comms, eqpt, health of tps, L of C.

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SERIAL 37 – TPT PLANNING DATA

1. Pallets. A standard pallet load is the load that can be carried either on a standardNATO pallet or in a Unit Load Container (ULC). The max dimensions of a standard loadare: base 1088 m x 1300 mm, max height 1570 mm, max laden wt 1814 kg.

2. Veh Load Capacities. Veh carrying capacities are:

1 t LR = 1 standard pallet (broken down).4 t truck = 4 standard pallets.8 t truck = 6 standard pallets.10 t truck = 8 standard pallets.14 t truck = 10 standard pallets.16 t truck = 12 standard pallets.DROPS (MMLC/IMMLC) = 10 standard pallets or 4 MLRS pods.DROPS trailer = 4 MLRS pods.Tk Tptr = 24 standard pallets.

The capacities given represent wartime loading limits and if standard pallets are usedpeacetime wt limits are exceeded. This is rarely a difficulty on ops since lightercommodities can usually be loaded on 4t/5t vehs within the overall plan to make best use ofpayload and space aval. In peace there is a statutory requirement to observe the correctload restraint criteria (Dvr Trg (All Arms)) Vol 1 Pamph 5 (Army Code 71345(5)).Note: DROPS (MLRS Flat Rack) cannot be reused in GS role.

Examples of Load Tables

3. Table 1 Arty.

Pallets per VehNature

All Up Wtof Pallet

(Kg)

Rds perPallet 4 TONNE 8 TONNE DROP FR

Rd 105mm HE W CHGE Normal 1315 36 4 6 10Rd 105mm HE W CHGE Super 1352 36 4 6 10Rd 105mm SMK W CHGE Normal 1338 36 4 6 10Rd 105mm SMK W CHGE Super 1376 36 4 6 10Shell 105mm HE Fzd 1558 72 4 6 10Shell 105mm SMK 1605 72 4 6 10Cart Prop 105mm Normal 967 72 4 6 10Cart Prop 105mm Super 1043 72 4 6 10Shell 15mm HE M107 PLGD (2) (3) 887 20 4 6 10Chge Prop 155mm M4 (1) (3) 740 50 4 6 10Chge Prop 155mm L6 (1) (3) 820 50 4 6 10Rd 155mm HE L15/L8 1386 17 4 6 10Rd 155mm HE L15/16 1396 17 4 6 10Rd 155 HE L15/L10 1455 17 4 6 10Rd 155mm Bomblet M483/L8 1406 17 4 6 10Rd 155mm Bomblet M483/L6 1396 17 4 6 10Rd 155mm SMK DM105/L8 1386 17 4 6 10Rd 155mm ILLUM DM106/L8 1386 17 4 6 10Pod MLRS Bomblet (4) 2375 1 2 2 4

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Notes:

1. Where arty ammo is described as a Round (Rd, all components necessary to fire thewpn are carried on the pallet. Where Shell and Charges Propelling (CHGE PROP) arepalletised separately they must be supported by primers.2. Where Shell are described as Plugged (PLGD) they must be supported by fuzes.3. Primers and Fuzes are essential to the operation of the weapon, however theirweight and volume is insignificant and is usually ignored for planning purposes.4. The unit of issue for MLRS Ammunition is the Rocket Pod Container (RPC) whichcontains 6 rockets.5. The number of pallets per vehicle ignores peacetime weight limits. If Crane AtlasLorry Mounted (CALM) is fitted these figures will be reduced.

4. Table 2 Guided Weapons

Pallets per VehicleNature All Up Wt of

Pallet (Kg)Rounds per

Pallet 4 TONNE 8 TONNE DROP FRRapier 803 9 2 3 5HVM 440 9 2 3 5Javelin 440 9 2 3 5Milan 363 16 4 6 10Swingfire 692 12 4 6 10ITOW 525 8

5. Table 3 BG.

Pallets per VehicleNature

All Up Wt ofPallet (Kg)

Rounds perPallet 4 TONNE 8 TONNE DROP FR

Rd 120mm Tk HESH (1) 1300 38 4 6 10Rd 120mm Tk APFSDS(1)

1032 30 4 6 10

Tube Vent Electric .625in (2) (2) 2 3 5Bomb 81mm MOR HE 1187 128 4 6 10Bomb 81mm MOR SMK 1069 128 4 6 10Bomb 51mm MOR HE 1018 630 4 6 10Bomb 51mm MOR SMK 1273 864 4 6 10Rd 30mm Rarden HE 1260 945 4 6 10Rd30mm Rarden APDS 1260 945 4 6 10Gren Hand HE L2 682 840 4 6 10Rd 5.56mm Ball BDR(SA80) (3)

1513 86400 4 6 10

Rd 5.56mm 4 BIT (SA80)(3)

1516 86400 4 6 10

Rd 7.62mm Ball CTN (3) 1727 48000 4 6 10Rd 7.62mm 4 BIT (LINK)(3)

1840 38400 4 6 10

Rd 7.62mm 1 BIT (LINK)(3)

1571 38400 4 6 10

Rd 9mm Ball CTN (3) 1773 115200 4 6 10Rocket System 94mmHEAT

810 24 4 6 10

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Notes:

1. All 120mm Tk rds must be supported by Tube Vent Electric (TVE) .625 inch.2. Although TVE .625 in are essential to the function of the wpn their wt and vol isinsignificant and usually ignored for planning purposes.3. Small Arms Ammo (SAA) package and pallet configurations given in the table aboveare typical, however others may be encountered. Advise should be sought from Log SpStaff when planning ops.

6. Table 4 POL.

Pallets per VehicleNature

All Up Wt ofPallet (Kg)

Rounds perPallet 4 TONNE 8 TONNE DROP FR

Drums 25 L OMD 80Normal

470 16 4 6 10

Jerricans 25 lDIESO/KERO 495 21 8 12 20MT GAS/AVTUR 453 21 8 12 20

Drums 205 lMT GAS (1) 186 N/A 20 28 N/AAVTUR (1) 195 N/A 20 28 N/ADIESO (1) 200 N/A 20 28 N/AOMD 80 (1) 220 N/A 20 28 N/A

7. Table 5 Rations.

Pallets per VehicleNature

All Up Wt ofPallet (Kg)

Rounds perPallet 4 TONNE 8 TONNE DROP FR

Composite (10 man) (2) 1010 600 4 6 10Composite (4 man) (2) 1000 476 4 6 10Composite (24 hr) (2) 868 420 4 6 10

Notes:

1. 205 l drums are not palletised, hence the quantities per veh are in drums.2. Quantity per pallet is expressed in rations, not boxes.

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Day of Supply (DOS) for General War (for use on exercises only)

8. Illustrative figures in table below:

No of Standard pallet Loads per Day

Ser Commodity

ExoectedDaily

ExpenditureRpg (1)

Arm

d R

ecce

Reg

t

Arm

d R

egt

War

rior

Bn

Sax

on B

n

Inf B

n

Lt G

un R

egt

AS

90 R

egt

FH

70 R

egt

MLR

S R

egt

Rap

ier

Reg

t

HV

M R

egt

UK

CS

Eng

rR

egt

UK

GS

Eng

rR

egt

GE

CS

Eng

rR

egt

GE

GS

Eng

rR

egt

AA

C R

egt

Div

HQ

Bde

HQ

CS

RLC

Reg

tG

S R

LCR

egt

RE

ME

Bn

RE

ME

TA

Bn

Arm

d F

dA

mb

Wh

Fd

Am

b

Bde

Tps

Div

Tps Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) (t) (u) (v) (w) (x) (y) (x) (aa) (bb) (cc) (dd)

1. 120 mm 30 4.5

2. 30 mm 45 3 0.5 9 0.5

3. 105 mm 500 334

4. 155 mm 480 904 510

5. MLRS 30 (RPC) (2) 540RPC

1 RPC

5 Pallets

6. Rapier 6 48

7. HLM 3 9

8. Swingfire 30 81

9. Milan 6 9 2 2

10.94 mmHEAT 12 12 12 1 6

11. 81 mm 240 15 15 15

12. SA Natures 18 24.5 24 24 24 2 12

13.Mines andExplosives 120 120 120 120

Notes:

1. Rds per gun.2. Rocket Pod Container.

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No of Standard pallet Loads per Day

Ser Commodity

ExoectedDaily

Expenditure Rpg (1)

Arm

d R

ecce

Reg

t

Arm

d R

egt

War

rior

Bn

Sax

on B

n

Inf B

n

Lt G

un R

egt

AS

90 R

egt

FH

70 R

egt

MLR

S R

egt

Rap

ier

Reg

t

HV

M R

egt

UK

CS

Eng

rR

egt

UK

GS

Eng

rR

egt

GE

CS

Eng

rR

egt

GE

GS

Eng

rR

egt

AA

C R

egt

Div

HQ

Bde

HQ

CS

RLC

Reg

tG

S R

LCR

egt

RE

ME

Bn

RE

ME

TA

Bn

Arm

d F

dA

mb

Wh

Fd

Am

b

Bde

Tps

Div

Tps Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) (t) (u) (v) (w) (x) (y) (x) (aa) (bb) (cc) (dd)

14. TOW 16 msl/ac 36

15. Unit Sub Total 102 70 69 53 50 334 904 510 48 9 120 120 120 120 36 3 18

16. RationPallets per

day 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 6

17. Bulk FuelFCU m3 11 35 12 5 2 4 21 6 11 13 37 22 17 22 36 84 17 6 12 14 18 6 4 2 2 4

No of Units 1 6 6 - - - 3 1 - - 1 - - 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 3 1 3 1

Total Ammo(Pallets) 102 420 414 2712 510 9 360 120 36 9 18

Total Ration(Pallets) 1 12 12 6 2 2 6 6 2 4 3 2 2 6 2 9 3 6 6

1 (UK)Armd Div(Illustrativefiguresonly)

Total FCU (m3) 11 210 72 63 6 37 66 36 84 17 18 12 14 54 6 12 2 6 4

1 (UK) Armd Div total DOS = 4710 pallets ammo, 92 pallets rations, FCU = 730 m3

No of Units 1 2 2 4 4 1 2 1 - 1 1 2 1 - - 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 2 3 1

Total Ammo(Pallets) 102 140 138 212 200 334 1808 510 48 9 240 120 36 9 18

Total Ration(Pallets) 1 4 4 8 8 2 4 2 2 2 4 2 2 4 3 2 2 2 2 9 6 6 6

1 (UK)Armd Div(Illustrativefiguresonly)

Total FCU (m3) 11 70 24 20 8 4 84 12 13 37 44 17 84 17 18 12 14 18 6 6 4 6 4

3 (UK) Armd Div total DOS = 3924 pallets ammo, 88 pallets rations, FCU = 537 m3

Notes:

1. The actual value of a DOS will be calculated by the staff based on an est of likely consumption. This DOS is based on previous SOHB calculationsfor gen war in Europe and should be used for ex planning purposes only.

2. The totals for 1 (UK) Armd Div and 3 (UK) Div are for illustrative purposes only.

3. For exercise planning purposes ammo will normally be held:

a. Arty. 0.6 DOS in UMS, 1.4 DOS at 2nd Line.b. BG Natures. 5 DOS in UMS, 1 DOS at 2nd Line.

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9. FCU figures relate to the total fuel requirement. In practice this would be brokendown by type by the Log Sp Staff. One FCU represents the fuel required to move the unitor fmn 100 km on flat roads in temperate weather plus an amount for domestic use. TheAvn Regt figure includes avn fuel for 5 hrs flying. Applied values are obtained bymultiplying by the relevant factors:

a. Combat Factors.

(1) Attack 2.5(2) Delay/Wdr 2.0(3) Def 1.5(4) Non tac mov 1.0

b. Terrain Factors.

(1) Flat 1.0(2) Hilly 1.2(3) Mountainous 1.5(4) X Country 1.5

c. Climatic Factors.

(1) Hot 0.9(2) Temperate 1.0(3) Cold 1.3

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SERIAL 38 – COMBAT SUPS EXPENDITURE SUMMARY

Apply the fol procedure to use the table below:

a. Step 1. Est the duration of the attack or def.

b. Step 2. Multiply each yardstick from the table by the no of units of that typeengaged.

c. Step 3. Find the sum for units involved.

d. Step 4. Multiply by the no of hrs derived from Step 1.

Defence Attack

Ammo Fuel Ammo FuelSer Unit

Plts(1) VE(2) L UBRE Plts VE L UBRE

Rats(day)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k)

1. Armd Sqn 2.5 0.4 1900 0.5 1.25 0.2 5600 1.5 0.25

2. Armd InfCoy

4.5 0.7 615 0.2 1.5 0.25 1845 0.5 0.5

3. Type BCoy

3.0 0.5 1.5 0.25 0.25

4. Arty Bty 13.0 1.3

5. Avn 5.0 0.9 3180 0.75

Notes:

1. Pallets (Plts) are shown to the nearest 0.25.

2. Veh equivalents (VE) are shown as decimals and should be rounded up at the end.DROPS for arty, 8 Tonne for remainder.

3. Arty and avn figures are hourly rates regardless of attack or def.

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Dumping Sites (5)RVs

RegCentre (2)

ReturnCon Post (3)Con HQ

RLC Sqn locs (4)

Fwd DepsDSAor rhd

Up Route Down RouteREAR

TptRadioNet

(if estb)

SER 39 – ORG AND CON OF DUMPING

1. Schematic Representation of Dumping.

Notes:

a. G4 Staff responsibilities: alloc of tpt, outline dumping plan and coord. Fmn Log Spstaff responsibility: detailed execution.

b. Reg Centre estb on Up route in fwd area to:

(1) Coord guides to dumping sites.

(2) Reg flow to dumping sites and keep con HQ info of progress.

c. Composn would probably incl RLC offr, RA offr (if arty ammo being dumpedespecially if adjacent to ACPs), guides, pro for TC.

d. Return Con Post may be estb on Down route to con return of empty vehs. It will bemanned by RLC. Whenever possible will be combined with the Reg Centre.

e. Vehs will normall check in at their sqn loc on outward and return journey.

2. Dumping Sites. Div units will be responsible for selection, marking and org ofdumping sites and for the provision of guides, unloading parties and TC. Stocks could alsobe run dir to ACPs. The programme will normally be con by the fmn HQ (Div Rear/HQDSG) which will be in radio comm with the Reg Centre, Return Con Post (if estb) and thesqns involved.

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3. Dumping Calculations.

a. A dumping problem is normally concerned with the solution of one of the folquestions:

(1) How long will it take to dump a quantity of stores with a given no ofvehs?

(2) How many vehs will be required to dump a qty of stores within a giventime?

b. There are 2 recognized ways of answering these questions:

(1) By Formula. This is suitable when large tonnages and many vehs areinvolved and when accuracy is less important than speed of calculation, suchas for the stocking of a CSA. The formula depends on averaging out thefactors which affect the turnround of vehs:

No of vehs x round trips possible in aval time = Total no of veh loads moved

or

No of vehs (V) x Total time aval (T) = Total no of veh loads (L)Time for one round trip (t)

ie V x T = L ................ (1) t

Now time for round trip (t) = Km (round trip (K) + delay for loading and unloading (D)Av speed (S)

ie t = K + D .................. (2) S

Combining Equations (1) and (2):

V + T = L (K + D) therefore V = L (K + D) or T = L (K + D) (S ) T (S ) V (S )

A ‘safety factor’ of 10% is added to the answer obtained by this formula.

(2) From First Principles. This is the only method likely to give asufficiently accurate answer for dumping problems at div level. This methoddepends on examining in detail how long each journey will take and thentracing the mov of each colm or packet of vehs, or individual veh. Thetimings, stage by stage, are then noted down or recorded pictorially on asimple graph. Many different types of graph can be used and experts usuallydesign their own.

4. Completion of a Dumping Programme. If second line tpt is used for dumping, theprogramme is not complete until the vehs have been reloaded with their normal loads. Thefol example may be useful.

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a. Data LIFT 800 t (100 x 8 t loads) from A to BDISTANCE 80 km from A to BSPEED 40 km/hr by day; 20 km/hr by niFIRST LT 0400 hrsLAST LT 2000 hrsPASS TIME Small. IgnoreREST AND SVC 4 hrs during dayltVEHS AVAL 0400 hrs D DayLOADING TIMES 2 hrs for loading, 2 hrs for unloadingCOMPLETION Programme to be completed by 1600 hrs TIME D + 1 (last veh unloaded at B).

b. Problem. How many 8 t vehs are required?

c. Formula Method.

(1) Loads. L = 100

(2) Kilometres. K = 160

(3) Time Aval.

Daylt (28 hrs less 4 hrs rest): 24 hrsNi: 8 hrsTherefore T = 32 hrs

(4) Average Speed:

24 hrs day at 40 km/hr = 960 km 8 hrs ni at 20 km/hr = 160 km32 hrs 1120 km

Therefore S = 1120 = 35 km/hr 32

(5) Load/Unload Per Trip. D = 4 hrs.

(6) Formula. V = L (K + D) = 100 (160 + 4) = 27 (rounded up) T (S ) 32 ( 35 )

(7) Safety Factor. Add 10% safety factor = 3.

(8) Answer: 30 x 8 t vehs required.

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d. First Principles Method.

(1) Written Method.

Day Hrs

Vehs arrive A at 0400 hrs. Load by: D 0600Arrive B (80 km at 40 km/hr): 0800Leave B (2 hrs unloading): 1000 1st Load Complete

Arrive A (80 km at 40 km/hr): 1200Reloading at A by: 1400Rest (4 hrs) until: 1800Arrive B (80 km at 40 km/hr): 2000Leave B (2 hrs unloading): 2200 2nd Load Complete

Arrive A (80 km at 20 km/hr): D+1 0200Reloading at A by: 0400Arrive B (80 km at 40 km/hr): 0600Leave B (2 hrs unloading): 0800 3rd Load Complete

Arrive A (80 km at 40 km/hr): 1000Reloaded at A by: 1200Arrive B (80 km at 40 km/hr): 1400Leave B (having completed unloading): 1600 4th Load Complete

(2) Pictorial Method.

0400 D Day Arrive A 0100 D+10500 0200 Arrive A0600 Loaded 03000700 0400 Lt Loaded0800 Arrive B 05000900 1st Load 0600 Arrive B1000 Complete 0700 3rd Load1100 0800 Complete1200 Arrive A 09001300 1000 Arrive A1400 Loaded 11001500 1200 Loaded1600 Rest 13001700 1400 Arrive B1800 1500 4th Load1900 1600 Complete2000 Dark Arrive B2100 2nd Load2200 Complete23002400

(3) Answer: Four loads per veh can be del at B within the 36 hrs aval.Therefore, 100 = 25 x 8 t vehs will be required. 4

Note: This calculation demonstrates the inaccuracy of the formula method. The largerthe programme, the smaller the error. The formula method should not normally be usedfor div dumping programmes except as a rough check.

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SERIAL 40 – EQPT CAS ESTIMATE

1. Calculation. Calculate the probable failures using:

F = NxU MDBF

Where F = the anticipated failures. N = the number of equipments deployed. U = the distance to be travelled, or hours to be run by each equipment. MDBF = the expected failure rate.

2. Failure Rates.

MDBF (Km)Eqpt

Total Engine G/Box F/DriveRecovery by

Challenger 1 345 2300 2400 29000 CR

Chieftain 250 3400 3450 - CR, CH

CVR(T) 1914 4800 4800 40K SAMSON, WR

Warrior 1630 8250 5000 16K WR, CR

AS 90 600 6000 6000 - CR, CH

MLRS 144 3500 2500 - SAMSON, WR

FV 430 437 6300 12200 27200 434

Saxon 12908 56K 37K - FODEN

L/Rover 4000 - - - FODEN

4 Tonne 2128 13340 13340 - FODEN

8 Tonne 1587 100K 100K - FODEN

Drops IMMLC 1732

Drops MMLC 7049

Note

These illustrative failures represent major component failure resulting in assemblyreplacement. Harsh conditions of temperature, dust and terrain will effect MDBFs. Failurerates will vary depending on conditions and up to date data has to be obtained from ESstaffs.

Fwd Pl Eqpt Repair Data

3. Info given in this Serial is advisory only since many different factors combine toinfluence work rate. These figures allow ES comds and staff to offer advice to aid planning.The tgt times given in the Table below are representative of those activities likely to beundertaken by a Fwd Pl providing 2nd line CS. Assume a 2 Man FRT and are given asaverage time taken to complete the repair task.

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Eqpt Task Time (Hrs) Remarks

CR P/Pack 4

APU 4

F/Drive 4

Susp Unit 3

Elev G/Box 16 2 Man Wpns FRT

Trav G/Box 8 2 Man Wpns FRT

CH P/Pack 12

GUE `2

G/Box 6

F/Drive 6

Susp Unit 4

WR P/Pack 3

F/Drive 4

Rotary Damper 4

CVR(T) Engine 5

G/Box 5

F/Drive 3

MLRS P/Pack 2.5

F/Drive 4.5

AS90 P/Pack 2

Transmission 3.5

APU 2.5

FV 430 P/Pack 4

F/Drive 4

Steering Unit 6

SAXON Engine 6 2 Men

G/Box 2.5 2 Men

Axle 2 2 Men

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SERIAL 41 – PERS CAS ESTIMATES

1. NBC Ops. 15% of the force in the fol proportions:

1.0 x Cas Est

0.2 KIA/Missing

0.15 Psychiatric 0.4 Surgical 0.25 NBC

0.07 RTU

0.06 PI 0.07 PS 0.02 P3

2. Conventional Ops. 10% of the force in the fol proportions:

1.0 x Cas Est

0.2 KIA/Missing

0.08 Psychiatric 0.072 Surgical

0.12 RTU

0.12 P1 0.12 P2 0.36 P3

3. Dressing Station (DS) Capacity

a. Normal rate 60 per day per hr.

b. At peak rates, 100 per hr for up to 6 hrs.

c. A DS will not normally handle more than 600 per day.

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SERIAL 42 – TYPICAL STAFF PLANNING TABLES (1)

1. All these Staff Planning Tables are for ex and trg purposes only and have no direct op significance. Staff offrs wishing to obtainprecise facts and figures concerning the org of fmns or units should seek guidance from the appropriate HQ concerned.

2. Bde Summary Staff Table.

Vehicles Weapons Csups – based on 5 DOS Fuel

CR

CR

AR

RV

Oth

er C

L 40

-70

WR

30m

m

WR

OP

V

WR

rep

air

WC

rec

y

WR

oth

ers

Sci

mita

r

Sam

arita

n

Sam

son

HV

M

AF

V 4

30 R

EM

E

AF

V 4

32 a

mb

CE

T/P

lant

Lt tk

veh

s

8T 4T 1T a

mb

DR

OP

ST

TF

Fod

en R

ecy

Rem

aini

ng B

hM

ilan

firin

g po

sts

Mila

n m

sls

94m

m H

EA

T

51m

m m

or

SF

GP

MG

Per

s W

pn

120m

m K

E

120m

m C

E

30m

m A

PD

S

30m

m H

E

81m

m m

or

7.62

mm

4 B

IT

7.62

mm

1 B

IT

5.56

mm

Bal

l

5.56

mm

4 B

IT

Per

s/ra

ts

Wat

er a

t 20l

/man

UB

RE

PO

Ds

Die

so h

eld/

l

1 F

CU

die

so

Civ

gas

held

/l

1FC

U C

IV/G

AS

BG Components

Armd Sqn (2) 12 1 1 1 2 1 2 4 2 3 102 840 420 58800 7532 510 10200 3 29170 6513 1800 270

Armd Inf Coy (2) (3) 14 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 5 60 131 3 1 168 2436 630 37800 62400 70160 66380 840 16800 3 20680 3080

HQs Sp Coy & Milan Pl 2 1 7 1 4 112 12 23 18000 9140 1560 115 2300 3690 910 400 90

Recce Tp/Pl 8 1 18 27 1200 240 27000 11880 135 2700 3600 810

Mortar Pl 15 12 52 1542 45000 22880 14040 260 5200 3600 900 2400 540

Inf A1 Ech less coy elms 1 5 1 3 44 64 21 1196 3225 770 11080 4660 105 2100 3 12970 530 500

Armd A1 ech less Sqn elms 4 4 6 64 28 72 60 2900 1900 76800 86400 140 9 20250 600

Engr CS Tp incl sp (4) 6 3 14 2 4 6 1 69 4140 345 6900 11630 4160 1600 360

RAP & Armd Med Sect 2 2 12 1440 60 1200 1600 400

Armd BG HQ 2 1 1 8 2 20 37 64 20 24000 2220 185 3700 3090 2400

A1 BG HQ 2 1 7 1 20 90 348 90 354000 18920 1560 225 4500 3790 860 1200 270

CS Regt RA Tac Gp 4 1 1 17 192000 7480 85 1700 3200 700

A2 Ech Armd 2 5 8 1 7 64 65 19200 7480 325 6500 3200 700 400 90

A2 Ech Inf 2 5 8 1 8 16 64 59 220 320 1214 6000 24170 780 295 5900 3720 820

Bde Components

HVM Bty less ech 39 3 3 7 170 67500 10200 850 17000 18630 3394

Engr Regt (-) 1 2 19 14 6 26 29 2 411 24660 2055 41100 15460 3575

Bde Sp Sqn RLC 30 6 16 27 262 15720 1310 26200 198000 2550

Fwd Pl REME 6 8 2 72 4320 360 7200 14910 3980

DS (-) 1 7 7 4 8 8 77 4620 385 7700 9000 2580

Pro Coy RMP 20 69 4140 345 6900 1800 200

HQ BSG 2 4 240 20 400 300 20

Bde HQ & Sig Sqn 2 31 1 13 20 179 10740 895 17900 18750 3920

Bde Totals

BG (4,0) 50 5 6 0 4 5 0 0 8 4 1 0 8 6 3 35 27 24 0 0 0 1 34 0 0 166 0 1 663 3496 1760 4100 2140 0 166200 235200 151168 0 3315 63500 21 159650 32612 15200 2340

BG (3,0) 38 4 6 0 4 4 0 0 8 3 1 0 6 5 3 33 23 22 0 0 0 1 31 0 0 166 0 1 561 2656 1340 4100 2140 0 166200 176400 143636 0 2805 53300 18 130480 26099 13400 2070

BG (3,1) 38 4 6 14 4 5 1 0 8 3 1 0 7 7 3 36 24 23 0 0 0 1 32 5 60 297 3 2 729 2656 1340 6536 2770 0 204000 238800 213796 66380 3645 70100 21 151160 29179 13400 2070

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BG (2,1) 26 3 6 14 4 4 1 0 8 2 1 0 5 6 3 34 20 21 0 0 0 1 29 5 60 297 3 2 627 1816 920 6536 2770 0 204000 180000 206264 66380 3135 59900 18 121990 22666 11600 1800

BG (2,2) 26 3 6 28 4 5 2 0 8 2 1 0 6 8 3 37 21 22 0 0 0 1 30 10 120 428 6 3 795 1816 920 8972 3400 0 241800 242400 276424 132760 3975 76700 21 142670 25746 11600 1800

BG (1,2) 12 1 6 30 4 4 2 0 8 1 1 0 6 8 3 57 18 17 0 0 0 1 25 14 292 452 6 3 763 840 420 6640 1910 3952 229425 184370 258982 155360 3815 76300 12 114730 21953 11500 2340

BG (1,3) 12 1 6 44 4 5 3 0 8 1 1 0 7 10 3 60 19 18 0 0 0 1 26 19 352 583 9 4 931 840 420 9076 2540 3952 267225 246770 329142 221740 4655 93100 15 135410 25033 11500 2340

BG (0,3) 0 0 6 44 4 4 3 0 8 0 1 0 5 9 3 58 15 16 0 0 0 1 23 19 252 583 9 4 829 0 0 9076 2540 3952 267225 187970 321610 221740 4145 82900 12 106240 18520 9700 2070

Armd bde (2,2) 100 16 25 88 12 26 6 0 32 8 4 39 34 39 31 241 121 125 8 6 16 4 227 38 704 1498 18 12 4228 6992 3520 26352 9360 7904 934350 846340 1E+06 443480 21140 417200 66 808630 122483 49800 8820

Armd bde (2,1) 100 16 25 44 12 22 3 0 24 8 3 39 29 30 28 183 106 109 8 6 16 3 204 19 352 915 9 8 3399 6992 3520 17276 6820 3952 667125 658370 698586 221740 16995 334300 54 702390 103963 40100 6750

Armd Bde (1,2) 50 11 19 88 12 21 6 0 24 4 3 39 26 33 28 206 94 101 8 6 16 3 193 38 704 1332 18 11 3565 3496 1760 22252 7220 7904 611140 611140 869028 443480 17825 353700 45 648980 89871 34600 6480

Notes:

1. These figures are based on typical deployments and are to only be used for exercise purposes; actual deployments may vary significantly and more precise figures will be obtained from the HQconcerned.2. Sqn and Coy incl A1 ech slice.3. Incl one sect MILAN.4. Typical Engr CS Tp incl Armd Tp, Fd Tp(-), Recce, CETs, REME sp: Engr assets org is task specific and could vary significantly from figs shown.

3. Armd Inf BG HQ. (1)

Ser

Veh

Cre

w

5.56

mm

Bal

l

5.56

mm

4 B

IT

7.62

mm

Sni

per

7.62

mm

4 B

IT

7.62

mm

1 B

IT

9mm

Bal

l

Gre

n L2

Gre

n 80

WP

30m

m A

PD

S

30m

m H

E

Gre

n sm

k W

Pdi

scha

rger

94m

m H

EA

T

MIL

AN

51m

m H

E

51m

m s

mok

e

51m

m il

lum

81m

m H

E

81m

m s

mok

e

81m

m il

lum

Trip

flar

e

Rkt

H/F

illu

m

16m

m w

hite

16m

m r

ed

16m

m g

reen

Gre

n 83

sm

k

Die

so

1 F

CU

Die

so

Civ

gas

1 F

CU

Civ

gas

1. WR CO 6 2640 4800 5 1 174 45 24 2 1 1 1 700 150

2. WR 2IC 4 1760 4800 5 1 174 45 24 2 1 1 1 2 700 150

3. 432 5 2200 3000 5 1 12 2 400 100

4. 432 6 2640 780 3000 5 1 12 2 400 100

5. 432 6 2640 3000 5 1 12 2 400 100

5. 432 6 2200 780 3000 15 6 12 2 4 6 2 2 2 4 400 100

7. Spartan 2 880 3000 5 1 24 2 400 90

8. Spartan 2 880 3000 5 2 24 2 2 3 2 400 90

9. Spartan 2 440 3000 32 5 24 2 400 90

10. 3/4T 3 1320 1 1 1 90 10

11. WR 513 3 1320 4800 5 24 2 700 150

45 18920 1560 0 35400 0 32 60 14 348 90 192 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 9 5 5 5 8 3790 860 1200 270

Note:

1. Figures are based on 5 DOS.

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4. Armd Sqn. (1)

Ser

Veh

Cre

w

5.56

mm

Bal

l

5.56

mm

4 B

IT

7.62

mm

Sni

per

7.62

mm

4 B

IT

7.62

mm

1 B

IT

9mm

Bal

l

Gre

n L2

Gre

n 80

WP

30m

m A

PD

S

30m

m H

E

Gre

n sm

k W

Pdi

scha

rger

94m

m H

EA

T

MIL

AN

51m

m H

E

51m

m s

mok

e

51m

m il

lum

81m

m H

E

81m

m s

mok

e

81m

m il

lum

Trip

flar

e

Rkt

H/F

illu

m

16m

m w

hite

16m

m r

ed

16m

m g

reen

Gre

n 82

sm

k

AP

FS

DS

HE

SH

Bag

cha

rge

KE

Bag

cha

rge

CE

Ven

t tub

e

Die

so

1 F

CU

Die

so

Civ

gas

1 F

CU

Civ

gas

1. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

2. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

3. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

4. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

5. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

6. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

7. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

8. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

9. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

10. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

11. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

12. CR 4 256 4600 52 6 20 32 20 32 20 52 1500 450

13. Spartan LO 2 128 12 400 90

14. Spartan SSM 3 172 12 400 90

15. 3/4T OC 1 64 90 10

16. Samaritan 4 104 400 90

17. 432 amb 3 104 400 100

18. 432 LAD 5 512 1200 26 400 100

19. WR 512 4 384 1200 26 700 150

20. CRARRV 5 640 1200 1500 450

21. 434 4 512 400 100

22. 3/4T TQMS 5 256 90 10

23. 3/4T SQMS 4 256 90 10

24. 8T Ammo 2 256 228 228 228 150 30

25. 8T Ammo 2 256 228 228 228 150 30

26. 8T Ammo 2 256 180 180 180 150 30

27. 8T UBRE 2 256 6750 30

28. 4T Rats 2 256 150 31

29. 4T POL 2 256 150 32 600

100 7532 0 0 0 58800 884 72 0 0 0 264 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 840 420 840 420 1260 29170 6513 1800 270

Note.

1. Figures are based on 5 DOS.

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5. Armd Inf Coy. (1)

Ser

Veh

Cre

w

5.56

mm

Bal

l

5.56

mm

4 B

IT

7.62

mm

Sni

per

7.62

mm

4 B

IT

7.62

mm

1 B

IT

9mm

Bal

l

Gre

n L2

Gre

n 80

WP

30m

m A

PD

S

30m

m H

E

Gre

n sm

k W

Pdi

scha

rger

94m

m H

EA

T

MIL

AN

51m

m H

E

51m

m s

mok

e

51m

m il

lum

81m

m H

E

81m

m s

mok

e

81m

m il

lum

Trip

flar

e

Rkt

H/F

illu

m

16m

m w

hite

16m

m r

ed

16m

m g

reen

Gre

n 83

sm

k

Die

so

1 F

CU

Die

so

Civ

gas

1. WR Comd 6 2640 4800 4800 5 1 174 45 24 4 4 4 4 2 700 150

2. WR Comd 6 2200 780 200 4800 5 1 174 45 24 4 4 4 4 2 700 150

3. WR 8 3080 5000 4800 20 7 174 45 24 4 10 10 20 4 8 8 8 3 700 150

4. WR 10 3520 1560 4800 20 7 174 45 24 8 2 4 2 700 150

5. WR 10 3520 1560 4800 20 7 174 45 24 8 2 4 2 700 150

6. WR 10 3520 1560 4800 20 7 174 45 24 8 2 4 2 700 150

7. WR 8 3080 5000 4800 20 7 174 45 24 4 10 10 20 4 8 8 8 3 700 150

8. WR 10 3520 1560 4800 20 7 174 45 24 8 2 4 2 700 150

9. WR 10 3520 1560 4800 20 7 174 45 24 8 2 4 2 700 150

10. WR 10 3520 1560 4800 20 7 174 45 24 8 2 4 2 700 150

11. WR 8 3080 5000 4800 20 7 174 45 24 4 10 10 20 4 8 8 8 3 700 150

12. WR 10 3520 1560 4800 20 7 174 45 24 8 2 4 2 700 150

13. WR 10 3520 1560 4800 20 7 174 45 24 8 2 4 2 700 150

14. WR 10 3520 1560 4800 20 7 174 45 24 8 2 4 2 700 150

15. 432 amb 2 880 5 400 100

16. 432 amb 2 880 5 400 100

17. OC 3/4T 2 880 5 4 90 10

18. 432 LAD 4 880 3000 5 12 2 400 100

19. WR 512 5 1760 780 3000 5 24 2 700 150

20. WR 513 5 1760 780 3000 5 24 2 700 150

21. 8T UBRE 1 440 1 6750 30

22. 4T CQMS 3 9000 50000 160 2 24 24 18 150 30

23. 3/4T CQMS 3 1320 2 2 4 4 90 10

24. 432 Milan 3 1320 3000 5 3 12 8 12 1 4 1 1 1 400 100

25. 432 Milan 6 2640 3000 5 3 12 8 24 1 1 1 400 100

26. 432 Milan 6 2640 3000 5 3 12 8 24 1 1 1 400 100

168 70160 66380 200 37800 62400 0 455 95 2436 630 432 131 60 54 54 78 0 0 0 19 52 37 39 39 31 20680 3080 0

Note:

1. Figures are based on 5 DOS.

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D/DGD&D/18/35/54 Army Code No 71038

PART 4

COMMS AND EW

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PART 4 – COMMS AND EW

Serials1-11 CommsSerial 1 Sig Msg AddressesSerial 2 Guidelines for Comms within an Armd DivSerial 3 Guidelines for Comms within HQsSerial 4 Symbols for Comms DiagramsSerial 5 Higher Fmn Trunk System (PTARMIGAN)Serial 6 1 (UK) Armd Div Trunk CommsSerial 7 1 (UK) Armd Div HQ & Sig Regt – Radio DiagramsSerial 8 3 (UK) Div HQ & Sig Regt – Radio DiagramsSerial 9 Armd Bde HQ & Sig Sqn – Radio DiagramsSerial 10 Mech Bde HQ & Sig Sqn – Radio DiagramsSerial 11 SCRA and Secure Radio Summary

Serials12-18 EWSerial 12 EW PlanningSerial 13 The EW ProcessSerial 14 Relationship between EW and OpsSerial 15 Comd and Con of Army EW AssetsSerial 16 Staff Relationships G2/EW, G3/EW, G6/EWSerial 17 Army EW EqptsSerial 18 Schematic Deployment of Army EW Assets

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SERIAL 1 – SIG MSG ADDRESSES

Abbreviated forms of address are to be used in the address component of sig msgs. Suchabbreviated addresses are des Sig Msg Addresses (SMAs) and are published in JSP 203.They are not nec the same as the abbreviations and short titles used in normal svc writing.Below is a list of examples:

HQ ARRC - HQ ARRCRear HQ 1 Armoured Division - 1 ARMDDIV REARHQ 7 Armoured Brigade - 7 ARMDBDEHQ Hohne Garrison - TPS HOHNE

King's Royal Hussars - KRH12 Regiment Royal Artillery - 12 REGTRA40 Regiment Royal Artillery - 40 REGTRA23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron - 23 AMPHENGRSQN3 (United Kingdom) Division Headquarters and Signal Regiment - 3 (UK)DIVSIGREGT653 Squadron Army Air Corps - 653 AACSQN1 Armoured Field Ambulance - 1 ARMDFDAMBThe Queen's Own Yeomanry - QOY100 (Yeomanry) Field Regiment - 100 FDREGT Royal Artillery (Volunteers)3 Close Support Regiment RLC - 3 CSREGT RLC4 General Support Regiment RLC - 4 GSREGT RLC

Note :

Locations are to be included with SMA thus 1ARMDDIVSIGREGT HERFORD.

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SERIAL 2 – GUIDELINES FOR COMMS WITHIN AN ARMD DIV

Radio

1. VHF RRB

Resources: 6 x FV432, 6 x TUM in Div Sig Regt.3 x FV432 per Bde Sig Sqn.

(Each RRB carries 4 x VRC 353Z, 1 x PRC 320 and is capable of rebroadcastingone secure VHF net)

MLC (Max): 16

Crew: 2 (3 at War Establishment)

Sustainability: 72 hrs (max)

Planning Range: VRC 353Z - 25km (Range extendible with high power orspecialist antenna)

Time into action: 30 min

Time out of action: 30 min

Space required: 100m x 100m (Cluster of 3 x RRB require 500 x 500m forantennae separation)

Coverage: 4 x Secure RRB in average rolling terrain can cover approx75km x 75 km.

2. HF Radio

Resources: Wide distribution of HF insecure radio mounted in variety ofarmd and soft skin vehs.

Planning Range: Ground wave: 50 km

Sky wave: 10 km minimum.Up to hundreds of km depending upon atmospheric conditionand frequency.

HF Secure systems (KIPLING) are only for data transmission.

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Trunk (PTARMIGAN)

3. Div HQ & Sig Regt

Resources: 4 x Trunk Nodes6 x Access Nodes6 x SCRA(C) (wheeled)

Coverage: Approx 200km x 90km in average rolling terrain.

4. Trunk Node (TN)

Resources: 18 x 4 ton flat platform2 x TUM

MLC (max): 12

Crew: 1 + 37

Sustainability: 72 hrs

Planning Ranges: 30km per RR link

Max Links: 15 (No more than 3 may be SCRA(C))

Time into action (fully established): 6 hrs

Time out of action (from fully established): 2 hrs

Space required at rest: Close deployment 1 sq kmDispersal 10 sq km (not exclusive)

5. Access Node

Resources: 2 x FV439 (tracked)2 x 4 ton FP (wheeled)

MLC: 23 - tracks12 - wheels

Crew: (deployed with HQ)

Planning Range: 30km per RR link

Time into action: 90 min

Time out of action 45 min

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Space required at rest: 100m x 100m(Note. RR vehicles can be remoted up to 2km from theHQ)

6. SCRA (Central)

Resources: 1 x 4 ton FP, 1 x TUM with PRC clip in

MLC: 12

Crew: 3

Sustainability: 72 hrs

Planning Ranges: RR - 30 kmSCRA - 25 km radius

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SERIAL 3 – GUIDELINES FOR COMMS WITHIN HQs

1. Div Main

Resources: 27 x AFV 43010 x 4 ton32 x TUM

MLC (max): 23

Manpower: 250

Time to establish: 6 hrs

Time to clear location (no notice): 2½ hrs

2. Div Alt

Resources: 18 x AFV 430 7 x 4 ton

14 x TUM

MLC (max): 23

Manpower: 150

Time to establish: 6 hrs

Time to clear locations (no notice): 2½ hrs

3. Div Rear

Resources: 15 x AFV 43010 x 4 ton20 x TUM

MLC (max): 23

Manpower: 200

Time to establish: 6 hours

Time to clear location (no notice): 2½ hrs

4. HQ DSG

Resources: 12 X 4 TON10 X TUM

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MLC (max): 12

Manpower: 60Time to establish: 6 hours

Time to clear locations (no notice): 2½ hrs

Reach and Deployment Times of Div Secure Systems

5. As a guideline only, the UK division’s communications can cover an areaapproximately 200km x 90km, dependant in particular upon the scale of deployment ofPTARMIGAN assets. The increasing use of satellite communications assets (SATCOM)has resulted in the use of PTARMIGAN “Islands”, geographic areas in which PTARMIGANassets are deployed, being linked by SATCOM. The EUROMUX Trunk Communicationssystem is also sometimes used in conjunction with or in lieu of PTARMIGAN.

6. Trunk Deployment Times (Planning Guidelines)

To establish full div system (6 x Trunk Nodes + 12 SCRA(C)) will take approximately thetime it takes to move the distance to the operational area plus 12 hours.

On average, basic communications links can take approximately 20 min per link toestablish, after which the full system has to be engineered.

An average redeployment of 50 km could take between 8-9 hours.

7. Secure RRB Deployment (Planning Guidelines)

To establish div secure net (assuming 4 x RRB deployed) will take the time it takes to moveto the area of operations plus 90 min.

8. Facsimile Transmission over PTARMIGANTime to fax 1 sheet A4 paper takes approximately 1 min.

Warning Time Required by Comms Staffs

9. In order to provide communications to a HQ or in a specified area the communicationdetachment or unit used must complete the following in an orderly manner:

a. Planning.b. Reconnaissance.c. Transfer existing communication load.d. Pack up, move and re-establish.e. Establish communication links according to the communication plan.

10. Early involvement of the Comms staff pays dividends. Experience has shown thatthe following are the absolute minimum notice times that should be given to the Commsstaff. Communications may be available earlier if the requisite assets are already suitablylocated and available:

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Type Warning Time (hours)Trunk 24SCRA (and sp TN move) 24SCRA (Central alone) 6 (1)Radio Bde 6 (1)

Div 8 (1)Corps 12 (1)

Note : The need to move during darkness or an excessively long move may extend thesetimes.

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Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

Trunk Node

Access Node

Single Channel Radio Access Terminal (SCRA)

CNR Set (eg. VRC 353 secure)

Automatic RRB

Fitted for radio; set not fitted

Clip-in manpack set

353z

NOTE:

The nos and distr of SCRA terminals are as accurate as the current deployment of PTARMIGAN will permit.

SERIAL 4 – SYMBOLS FOR COMMS DIAGRAMS

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XX X

X

X

XX

X

XX

XX

XXXX

XXX

INTERFACE TO OTHER NATO CORPS

(1)

LEGEND:

TRUNK NODE MOVING OR IN HIDE.

SCRA CENTRALS.

MOBILE USERS WORKING SCRA(INCLUDING BGs AND LOG UNITS).

SATELLITE PTARMIGAN BRIDGE.

NOTES:

1. Only fmn main HQs shown. Step Upsand rear HQs are also connected to the system.2. Systems shown in outline only. Many other units have access.

SERIAL 5 – HIGHER FMN AREA TRUNK SYSTEM (PTARMIGAN)(DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY)

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SAS/MC

SAS/MC 471 471 471

471 471 471

SAS/MC

SAS/MC

471 471 471

SAS/MC471 471

SAS/MC471 471

471 471

S

S

S

S

S

471

x3

471

x3

471

x3

STOREANDFWD

SWITCH

471

x3

471

x3

SYSTEMCONTROL

COMPUTER

MAIN

STEP UP

REAR

HQ DSG

DIV TAC

TAC

STEP UP

MAIN

BDE ACCESS NODERSOTHER NODESTRUNK NODES (4)DIV ACCESS NODES

ANOTHER TRUNK NODE

OR

OTHER NODES OTHER NODES

OR

SCRACENTRAL

(3)

OTHER MOBILE USERS

(2)

(1)

OR OR

OR OR

NOTES:1. Secondary Access Switch/MSG Central (SAS/MC).2. SCRA (5).3. At least 8 per div area.4. At least 24 in corps area. Each has 13-15 vehs incl elect repair, power and admin vehs.5. Radio relay vehs can be at least 2-5 km from SWITCH veh.

LEGEND:

SCRA LinksRR LinksSHR RR LinksLine

SERIAL 6 – 1 (UK) ARMD DIV TRUNK COMMS (PTARMIGAN)

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353Z

353Z

353Z

353Z

321

321

SCRA

3/4

436 436

436 436

SCRA 321

321 321

321

321

436

436

353Z

353Z353

Z

353Z

321 321

321 321

321

3/4 3/4

436 436

436

321 321

321321

321

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Z353Z

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SCRA

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436436

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321 321

321 321

321

353Z

321

436

436

436 436

3/4

SCRA

SCRA

SCRA

SCRA

353

353

353

353Z

3/43/43/43/4

3/4

3/43/4

3/4

3/4

3/4

3/4

3/43/43/4

320

320

320

320SCRA

320

SCRA SCRA

ffSCRA

353Z

321

SCRA

321

351

349 320TC1

3/4

353

353

353Z

353Z

ff353Z

321

320

353Z

353Z

353Z

353Z

353Z

SCRA SCRA SCRA

321 321 321

432

353Z

353Z353

353320

432

353Z

353Z353

353320

SCRA SCRA

353

353

353Z

SCRA

321

353Z

SCRA

321

321

353Z

DIVCOMMSCOMDVHF

DIVCOMMSCOMDVHF

DIVCOMMSCOMDHF

3/43/4

3/4

RRB RECCE

SPEC TASKS DIV RECCE DSG RADIO

DIVCOMDVHF

DIV CSSNET

DIVCOMDHF

DIV COMDVHF

DIV COMDVHFAREA SY

DIVFWDHF

PRO NET

G1/G4 OPS G1/G4 PLANS G2/G3 REALESTATE PRO

DIV COMDHF

DIV REARLOG

DIV COMSCOMD VHF

ARTYLOG

DIVARTY

ARTY LOG RPC

NBC (WE)

DIV COMD HFDIV COMSCOMD VHF

DIV COMMSCOMD HF

DIVCOMDVHF

DIVCOMD

HF

DIV RVCOMMS

RECCEHARBOUR

DIV ENGRHF

DIVENGR

ENGR LOG/PCCUDIV REAR

CLERKS COMMS OPS

DIVCOMD

CORPSCOMD

DIVCOMD

HF

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF

GOC

DIV ENGR ENGR HF

CRE

ARTY HF

DIV ARTYCORPS ARTY

CRA

ECHCOMMS

DIV COMD HF DIV COMMS COMD HF

DIV COMDVHF

DIV COMDVHF

CORPSCOMD

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF

G3 PLANS CIS/EW PLANS

DIV COMD HF

DIV ARTY CORPS ARTYDIV

ENGR

DIVENGR

HF

ARTY PLANS ENGR PLANS

DIV ENGR

ENGR INT

MAIN TO MAIN SHUTTLE GOCs HARDROVER GP

DIVENGR

DIVARTY

DIVCOMD

CORPSCOMD

DIVCOMMSCOMD

CORPSARTY

CORPSCOMD

HF

ARTYHF

ENGR HF

CRECRAGOC

COMD ROVER GP

SCAN/RESUP

OPS OFFR

DIVCOMMSCOMD

HF

DIVCOMMSCOMD

DIVCOMD

DIVCOMD

HF

LT HQ 1COMD COMMS

LT HQ 2SO2 COMMS

LIGHT HQ

(X6)

(X6)

SCRA (C)

(X12)

(X2)

RECCE

DIV COMMSCOMD

TRUNK NODE (X6)

(X3)

RECCEOCOSCSTEP UP

DIV COMMSCOMD HF

RRB ARTY

(X2)(X2)

DIVARTY

RRB ENGR

DIVCOMMSCOMD

(X2)

DIV COMMSCOMD HF

DIV ENGR

RRB COMD

DIV COMDVHF

(X2)

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF

RRB ARTYDIV ARTY

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF

DIV COMDVHF

(X2)

RRB COMD DIV COMD VHF

(X2)

DIVCOMDVHF

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF CORPS COMD VHF

DIV COMD HF

G3 OPS

PRO NET

PM/REAL ESTATE

DIV COMD HFDIV COMDVHF

G2 INT

DIV ARTY NET

CLERKS

DIV COMDVHF

DIV COMMSCOMD HF

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF

DIV ARTY DAIO

RADCON

ARTY INT

DIV COMMS COMD HF

DIV COMMS COMD VHF

DIVCOMMS

VHF

COMMS OPS

(X3)

DIV ARTY HFCORPSARTYDIV COMD

VHF

ARTY OPS

DIV COMD HF

NBC (WE)TARN GD TO AIR

DIV ENGR DIV ENGR HF

AIR (WE)

ENGR OPSMAIN AND FWD DIV HQ (X2)

321353Z

353Z

SCRA

436

CORPS COMD VHF

DIV COMD HF

321353Z

353Z

SCRA

436

353Z

SCRA

3213/4

353Z

SCRA

3213/4

DIV COMD VHF

LO1

LO2

LO3 LO4

DIVCOMDVHF

DIVCOMD

HF

321

321

436

ES COMD

ES

321

436

MED

MED COMD

321

436

DIV COMD HF

LOG COMD

REGTNET

REGTNET

REGTNET

3/4

ff353Z

LT HQ 2TECH ADJT

(X2)

LO GP

436

DIV LOG FWD

G1/G4

321

432

353Z

353Z353

353320

RRB ENGRDIV ARTY

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF

DIV COMDVHF

(X2)

SERIAL 7 – 1 (UK) ARMD DIV HQ & SIG REGTCLANSMAN RADIO DIAGRAM

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SCRA

SCRA SCRA

3/4 3/4 3/4

436 436

436 436

SCRA 321

321 321

321

321

321

321321

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SCRA

436

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3/43/4

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3/4

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SCRA

SCRA

SCRA

353

353

353

353Z

3/43/43/43/4

3/43/43/43/4

3/4

3/4

3/4

3/4

3/43/43/4

320

320

320

320SCRA

320

SCRA SCRASCRA

353Z

321

SCRA

321

351

349 320TC1

3/4

353

353

353Z

353Z

353Z

353Z

353Z

353Z

SCRA SCRA

320 320321

320

353Z

353Z

353Z

353Z

353Z

SCRA SCRA SCRA

321 321 321

432

353Z

353Z353

353320

432

353Z

353Z353

353320

SCRA SCRA

353

353

353Z

SCRA

321

353Z

SCRA

321

321

353Z

DIVCOMMSCOMDVHF

DIVCOMDVHF

DIVCOMDHF

3/43/4

3/4

RRB RECCE

SPEC TASKS DIV RECCE LO LO DSG RADIO

DIVARTY

DIVCOMDVHF

DIV CSSNET

DIVREARLOG

DIV COMDVHF

DIV COMDVHF

DIV REAR

AREA SY

DIVFWDHF

PRO NETDIV FWDLOG

G1/G4 OPS G1/G4 PLANS G2/G3 REALESTATE PRO COMD MED

DIVCOMDVHF

DIV ARTYDIVCOMDHF

DIV COMDHF

DIV REARLOG

DIV COMSCOMD VHF

ARTYLOG

DIVARTY

ARTY LOB RPC

NBC (WE)

COMD SVCSP

(X3)

SCRADET (X2)

DIV COMDHF

DIV COMSCOMD VHF

DIV COMSCOMD HF

DIVCOMDVHF

DIVCOMD

HF

DIVFWDLOG

COMDMAINT/ES

DIV RVCOMMS

RECCEHARBOUR

DIV ENGRHF

DIVENGR

ENGR LOG/PCCUDIV REAR

CLERKS COMMS OPS

DIVCOMD

CORPSCOMD

CORPSCOMD

HF

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF

GOC

DIV ENGR ENGR HF

CRE

ARTY HF

DIV ARTYCORPS ARTY

CRA

ECHCOMMS

DIV COMD HF DIV COMMS COMD HF

DIV COMDVHF

DIV COMDVHF

CORPSCOMD

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF

G3 PLANS CIS/EW PLANS

DIV COMD HF

DIV ARTY CORPS ARTYDIV

ENGR

DIVENGR

HF

ARTY PLANS ENGR PLANS

DIVFWDLOG

CORPSCOMD

HFDIV ENGR

G1/G4 ENGR INT

MAIN TO MAIN SHUTTLE GOCs HARDROVER GP

DIVENGR

DIVARTY

DIVCOMD

CORPSCOMD

DIVCOMMSCOMD

CORPSARTY

CORPSCOMD

HF

ARTYHF

ENGR HF

CRECRAGOC

COMD ROVER GP

SCAN/RESUP

OPS OFFR

DIVCOMMSCOMD

DIVENGR

DIVCOMMSCOMD

DIVCOMD

HF

DIVCOMMSCOMD

DIVCOMMSCOMD

DIVARTY

CORPSARTY

DIVCOMD

DIVCOMD

HF

LT HQ 1COMD COMMS

LT HQ 2SO2 COMMS

LT HQ 3TECH ADJT

LIGHT HQ

(X6)

(X6)

SCRA (C)

(X12)

(X2)

RECCE

DIV COMMSCOMD

TRUNK NODE (X6)

(X3)

RECCEOCOSCSTEP UP

DIV COMMSCOMD HF

RRB ARTY

(X2)(X3)

DIVARTY

RRB ENGR

DIVCOMMSCOMD

(X6)

DIV COMMSCOMD HF

DIV ENGR

RRB COMD

DIV COMDVHF

(X3)

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF

RRB ARTYDIV ARTY

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF

DIV COMDVHF

(X3)

RRB COMD DIV COMD VHF

(X3)

DIVCOMDVHF

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF CORPS COMD VHF

DIV COMD HF

G3 OPS

PRO NET

PM/REAL ESTATE

DIV COMD HFDIV COMDVHF

G2 INT

DIV ARTY NET

CLERKS

DIV COMDVHF

DIV COMMSCOMD HF

DIV COMMSCOMD VHF

DIV ARTY DAIO

RADCON

ARTY INT

DIV COMMS COMD HF

DIV COMMS COMD VHF

DIVCOMMS

VHF

COMMS OPS

(X3)

CORPS COMD HFCORPSARTYDIV COMD

VHF

ARTY OPS

DIV COMD HF

NBC (WE)TARN GD TO AIR

DIV ENGR DIV ENGR HF

AIR (WE)

ENGR OPSMAIN AND FWD DIV HQ (X2)

(X2)

SERIAL 8 – 3 (UK) DIV HQ & SIG REGTCLANSMAN RADIO DIAGRAM

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436

ES OPS (X1 WE)

321353Z

SCRA

436

G3 OPS

321353Z

SCRA

436

321 353Z

436

321ff

353Z

353Z

436

G2 INT/NBC

321353Z

353Z

436

G PLANS

321353Z

353Z

SCRA

436

COMMS OPS

349

351

(X3)

344

353Z

353Z

321

436

SCRA353

432

353Z

353Z353

353320

(X3)

432

353Z

353Z353

353320

321353Z

436

321353Z

436

349

351

(X3)

353Z

321

SCRA

3/4

353Z

321

321

SCRA

3/4

3/4

353Z

SCRA

321

3/4

353Z

SCRA

321321

353Z

3/4

321

353Z

3/4

321

353Z

3/4

3/4

353Z

SCRA

321

436

AMB (WE)

DIV COMD

BDE COMD

BDE HFCOMD

BDE COMD

DIV LOG BDE LOG

LOG OPS (X1 WE)

AC TARNDIVAVN

AC

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

DIV ARTY INT

DIVCOMD

BDE HFCOMD

BDECOMD

(X1 WE)

LOCALDEFENCE

SIGCOMD

BDECOMD

MOVEMENT

BDE MAIN AND ALTN HQ (X2)

MOVEMENT

SIGCOMD BDE

COMD BDECOMD

RRB (1 & 3)

MOVEMENT

SIGCOMD BDE

COMD BDECOMD

MOVEMENT

SIGCOMD BDE

COMD BDECOMD

RRB 4

BDE COMD RRB

BDE COMD

BDE HFCOMD

LO1

SCRA

SCRA

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

LO2

LO3 & 4

BDE LO

LOCALDEFENCE

353Z

BDECOMD

CONTROL

BDE LOG

HQ BSG

FMNNET

DIVCOMD

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

BDE COMD TAC HQ

3/4

353Z

ffSCRA

321

SIGCOMD

MOVEMENT

OC BDE COMD

321

3/4

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

DCOSG1/G4

SO2 ES

ES COMD NET

321

3/4

353Z

SCRA

321

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

SPEC TASKSSCAN

RRB RECCE/RESUP

BDERECCE

SIGCOMD

BDELOG

SQN ECH CP

QM

MOVEMENT

SIGCOMD

353 321

353

(X2)

DIV ES BDE ES

321

353Z

DIVCOMD

321

SERIAL 9 – ARMD BDE HQ & SIG SQNCLANSMAN RADIO DIAGRAM

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321

436

ES OPS (X1 WE)

321353Z

SCRA

436

G3 OPS

321353Z

SCRA

436

321 353Z

436

321ff

353Z

353Z

436

G2 INT/NBC

321353Z

353Z

436

G PLANS

321353Z

353Z

SCRA

436

COMMS OPS

349

351

(X3)

344

353Z

353Z

321

436

SCRA353

432

353Z

353Z353

353320

(X3)

432

353Z

353Z353

353320

321353Z

436

321353Z

436

349

351

(X3)

353Z

321

SCRA

3/4

353Z

321

321

SCRA

3/4

3/4

353Z

SCRA

321

3/4

353Z

SCRA

321321

353Z

3/4

321

353Z

3/4

321

353Z

3/4

3/4

353Z

SCRA

321

436

AMB (WE)

DIV COMD

BDE COMD

BDE HFCOMD

BDE COMD

DIV LOG BDE LOG

LOG OPS (X1 WE)

AC TARNDIVAVN

AC

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

DIV ARTY INT

DIVCOMD

BDE HFCOMD

BDECOMD

(X1 WE)

LOCALDEFENCE

SIGCOMD

BDECOMD

MOVEMENT

BDE MAIN AND ALTN HQ (X2)

MOVEMENT

SIGCOMD BDE

COMD BDECOMD

RRB (1 & 3)

MOVEMENT

SIGCOMD BDE

COMD BDECOMD

MOVEMENT

SIGCOMD BDE

COMD BDECOMD

RRB 4

BDE COMD RRB

BDE COMD

BDE HFCOMD

LO1

SCRA

SCRA

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

LO2

LO3 & 4

BDE LO

LOCALDEFENCE

353Z

BDECOMD

CONTROL

BDE LOG

HQ BSG

FMNNET

DIVCOMD

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

BDE COMD TAC HQ

3/4

353Z

ffSCRA

321

SIGCOMD

MOVEMENT

OC BDE COMD

321

3/4

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

DCOSG1/G4

SO2 ES

ES COMD NET

321

3/4

353Z

SCRA

321

BDECOMD

BDE HFCOMD

SPEC TASKSSCAN

RRB RECCE/RESUP

BDERECCE

SIGCOMD

BDELOG

SQN ECH CP

QM

MOVEMENT

SIGCOMD

353 321

353

(X2)

DIV ES BDE ES

321

353Z

DIVCOMD

321

SERIAL 10 – MECH BDE HQ & SIG SQNCLANSMAN RADIO DIAGRAM

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SERIAL 11 – SCRA AND SECURE RADIO SUMMARY

Regt SCRA 353Z

Armd Regt 3 6Armd Recce Regt 3 29Fd Regt AS90 (Germany) 3 50Fd Regt AS90 (UK) 3 36HQ CS Engr Regt 2 23Fd/Armd Sqn, CS Regt RE 2 4HQ GS Engr Regt 3 25Fd/Fd Sp Sqn, GS Regt RE 2 3Amph Sqn RE 2 4Inf Bn (Armd) 2 3Inf Bn (Mech) 2 3Div Avn Regt 9 43Airmob Avn Regt 7 41Fd Amb 2 0CS/GS Regt RLC 3 0

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SERIAL 12 – EW PLANNING

Definitions and Abbreviations

1. The British Army has adopted the NATO definitions for EW which cover sea, landand air operations, but has amplified them to illustrate the part that EW plays in landoperations. NATO and British Army definitions are given below.

NATO Definitions

(See also: AAP-6)

2. Electronic Warfare Support Measures (ESM) . ESM is that division of EWinvolving action taken to search for, intercept, identify and locate radiated electromagneticenergy for the purpose of immediate threat recognition. It provides a source of informationrequired for immediate decisions involving electronic counter measures (ECM), electronicprotective measures (EPM) and other tactical actions such as avoidance, targeting andhoming.

3. Electronic Warfare Countermeasures (ECM) . ECM is that division of EW involvingactions taken to prevent or reduce an enemy’s effective use of the electromagneticspectrum (ie active EW measures in British terminology).

4. Electronic Protective Measures (EPM) . EPM is that division of EW involvingactions taken to ensure friendly effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum despite theenemy’s use of electromagnetic energy. There are two subdivisions of EPM:

a. Active EPM . Detectable measures, such as altering transmitter parametersas necessary, to ensure friendly effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum.

b. Passive EPM . Undetectable measures, such as operating procedures andtechnical features of equipment, which are meant to ensure friendly effective use ofthe electromagnetic spectrum.

5. Communications Intelligence (COMINT) . COMINT is defined as technical materialand intelligence information derived from electromagnetic communications andcommunications systems (eg morse, voice, teleprinter, facsimile) by other than intendedrecipients.

6. Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) . ELINT is defined as technical material andintelligence information derived from electromagnetic non-communications transmissions(eg radar, navigation aids, jamming transmission) by other than intended recipients.

7. Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) . SIGINT is the generic term used to describeCOMINT and ELINT when there is no requirement to differentiate between these two typesof intelligence, or to represent fusion of the two.

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8. Emission Control (EMCON) . EMCON is the selective control of emittedelectromagnetic or acoustic energy. The aim may be twofold:

a. To minimize the enemy’s detection of emissions and exploitation of theinformation so gained.

b. To reduce electromagnetic interference thereby improving friendly sensorperformance.

UK Definitions (See also JWP 0.01.1)

9. Tactical SIGINT . Tactical SIGINT is the process of intercept, analysis and collationof enemy electronic emissions by tactical EW units to provide combat intelligence for atactical commander. This term must not be confused with Strategic SIGINT.

10. Offensive EW . Offensive EW is concerned with exploiting, degrading andpreventing the enemy’s use of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is divided into passive(ESM) and active (ECM) measures.

11. Passive EW Measures . Passive EW measures are those measures taken to exploitthe enemy’s use of the electromagnetic spectrum in order to gain combat intelligence (fromthe tactical SIGINT product) for the tactical commander.

12. Active EW Measures . Active EW measures are those measures by which theenemy’s use of the electromagnetic spectrum can be degraded or denied by jamming orelectronic deception techniques.

13. Defensive EW . Defensive EW is aimed at retaining our own ability to use theelectromagnetic spectrum and includes tactical, procedural and technical measures tocounter the enemy EW threat.

14. Electronic Jamming . Electronic jamming is the deliberate radiation, re-radiation, orreflection of electromagnetic energy with the object of impairing the use of electronicdevices, equipment or systems being used by an enemy.

15. Electronic Deception . Electronic deception is the deliberate radiation, re-radiation,alteration, absorption, or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended tomislead an enemy in the interpretation or use of information received by his electronicsystems.

16. Manipulative Electronic Deception . Manipulative electronic deception is thesimulation or alteration of friendly electromagnetic radiation to accomplish deception (egfalse radio nets).

17. Imitative Electronic Deception . Imitative electronic deception is the introduction ofelectromagnetic radiation into enemy channels which imitate his own emissions (egbreaking into enemy nets).

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18. Radio Silence . A period during which all/certain radio equipment capable ofradiation is kept inoperative.

19. Electronic Silence . The deliberate prohibition of electronic radiation, normallyapplied for a stated period to specific equipments or frequency bands. (This would includeradio links for sound ranging, radars, active infrared, navigation beacons, lasers etc.)

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SERIAL 13 – THE EW PROCESS

SEARCH

FIND

INTERCEPT

ANALYSE

INT

DECIDE

DESTROY /DECEIVE

JAM

INT PASSED TO FMN HQs

LOCATE (DF)

COLLATERAL INTFROM OTHER SOURCES

KEEPINTERCEPTING

LISTENLISTEN

Legend

Information

Intelligence

SUCCESS?

STAFF DIRECTION

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SERIAL 14 – RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EW AND OPSEW

Combat Operations

Offensive EW(ESM and ECM)

Defensive EW(OPSEC)

Passive Measures (ESM)Gaining Combat Intelligence)

SurveillanceObservation

ReconnaissanceTarget Acquisition

Active Measures (ECM)Jamming, Electronic Deception

Counter Command, Controland Communications (CC3)

Suppression of Enemy AirDefence (SEAD) Systems

Technical Measures

Uniform EmissionsSpread Spectrum

Cryptographic ProtectionMode of SignallingFrequency Hopping

Suppression of Hel ExhaustGases

Radar Warning Receivers

Tactical Measures

Organisation and Layoutof HQs

Low Level FlightDeployment of Comms

SystemsDeception

Procedural Measures

Frequency AssignmentEMCON Policy

COMSEC

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SERIAL 15 – COMD AND CON OF ARMY EW ASSETS

1. EW assets are commanded and/or coordinated by CO 14 Sig Regt (EW) based atthe EW Coordination Cell (EWCC) located at Corps Main HQ (eg HQ ARRC).

2. EWCC responsibilities include:

a. C3 of all Corps level EW assets.

b. Advising the Corps Commander (Commander ARRC) on all aspects of EW.

c. Ensuring the dissemination of the analysed EW product.

d. Coordination of all ground-based EW assets within the Corps Area ofOperations (AO).

e. Ensuring Divisions are given the most effective possible EW support by:

(1) Provision of EW Mission Statement.

(2) Allocation of EW assets from Corps resources.

(3) Cross attachment of EW resources by negotiation with Divisions.

f. Liaison with Allied or Host Nation EW agencies as appropriate.

3. At Divisional HQ, EW advice is provided by the Divisional EW Coordination Cell(DEWCC), which is located in the Divisional All Sources Cell. The DEWCC is manned bythe Sqn Comd and Ops and Int Warrant Officers from the 14 Sig Regt Fwd EW Sqnsupporting the Division.

4. DEWCC responsibilities include:

a. Provision of EW intelligence to the staff.

b. Dealing with requests for Jamming tasks.

c. Dealing with requests for EW information.

d. Acquiring locations, routes, logistics and physical protection for EWdetachments deployed in the Divisional Area.

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SERIAL 16 – STAFF RELATIONSHIPS: G2/EW, G3/EW, G6/EW

1. G2 Staff to EW Staff

a. Issue priority intelligence requirements and information requirements.

b. Provide advice on enemy organisations, locations and capabilities.

c. Co-ordinate guarded frequencies (in conjunction with G6).

d. Disseminate intelligence.

2. EW Staff to G2 Staff

a. Provide EW advice including input to formation deception plans.

b. Provide ESM and tactical SIGINT.

3. G3 Staff to EW Staff

a. Exercise control of EW on behalf of the Commander, through the issue ofoperation orders.

b. Issue regular situation summaries to the EW staff so that plans can beadjusted as the battle progresses.

c. Exercise control over ECM, including instructions to support deception plans(in conjunction with G6).

d. Allot sites and routes for deployment of EW detachments.

e. Approve the restricted frequency list (RFL) with protected and guardedcomponents.

4. EW Staff to G3 Staff

a. Provide EW advice, including input to the operational plan and the operationorder.

b. Plan ECM operations.

c. Request movement and siting authority for EW elements.

5. G6 Staff to EW

a. Maintain RFL and collaborate on resolution of conflicts in line withcommander’s plan.

b. Give technical approval for ECM operations.

6. EW Staff to G6 Staff . Provision of spectral occupancy information.

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SERIAL 17 – ARMY EW EQPTS

The key eqpts fielded by 14 Sig Regt (EW) are shown below. A schematic representationof how these assets might be deployed is shown in the next Serial.

Ser Equipment Function Range (km) Location Vehicle Type

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

1. VHF InterceptVehicle

VHF Interceptand DFSteerage

Up to 80 Fwd EW Sqn AFV 432 orLandrover

2. ODETTE VHF

Intercept andDF

Up to 80 Fwd EW Sqn Landrover

3. BROMURE Stand-OffJammer

Up to 30,dependant onjammingfactors

Fwd EW Sqn 4 ton truck

4. BARRACUDA CombinedIntercept andDF

Up to 80 Fwd EW Sqnand AirmobEW Tp

AFV 432 orLandrover

5. HF InterceptVehicle

HF Interceptand Steerage

SKYWAVE(100s)

Depth EW Sqn Landrover

6. KINGFISHER HF DF SKYWAVE

(100s)

Depth EW Sqn Landrover

7. BEADY EYE Non-CommsSensorIntercept andDF

Up to 150 Depth EW Sqn 4 ton truck

8. POLECAT VHF DF Up to 80 Airmob EW Tp Landrover

9. WILDCAT VHF JAMMER Up to 20dependant onjammingfactors

Airmob EW Tp Landrover

10. PINEMARTIN Non-CommsSensor

Up to 100 Airmob EW Tp Landrover

Note: The Regt has no ground based non-comms/radar jamming capability.

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XXX

ARRC

EWCC

HF Interceptand DF

Kingfisher

Non-CommsRadar Intercept

and DF

Beady Eye XX

DEWCC

MAIN1

50 km (+)

25 km

100 km XX

50 km

xx

X

X

X

Probe 1 km

VHFInterceptand DF

Intercept Odette Barracuda

5 km

10 km

10 km

5 km

Jammer

Bromure

XX

I

EW

BromureUp to 30 km

Ranges from Location of Equipment

Odette Barracuda

Up to 80 km

Beady EyeUp to 50 km

Non=Comms(RADAR)Interceptand DF

HF, VHF, UHFInterceptand DF

Stand OffJammer

NOTES:

1. Fwd EW Sqn HQ may be co-located with one of the Intercept Complexes.2. Currently UK has no ground based radar jamming capability.3. Note the wide dispersal of regimental assets, which will often cross formation boundaries.4. Only one intercept troop and VHF DF baseline is shown.5. Jammers work in pairs: "jam and scram". A Jammer Tp can effectively disrupt first echelon on Regt/Bde nets.

SERIAL 18 – SCHEMATIC DEPLOYMENT OF ARMY EW ASSETS

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D/DGD&D/18/35/54 Army Code No 71038

PART 5

OP STAFF DUTIES

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PART 5 – OP STAFF DUTIES

Serials 1-20 UK Staff DutiesSerial 1 Introduction to Op Staff DutiesSerial 2 Map SymbolsSerial 3 Basic Symbol ListSerial 4 Example of an OpOSerial 5 Example of a CSSOSerial 6 Notes on Overlay OrdersSerial 7 Example of an Overlay OpO (Div)Serial 8 Notes on Compiling Graphical Task OrgsSerial 9 Example of a Bde Task Org AnnexSerial 10 Example of a Div Task Org AnnexSerial 11 Example of a CSS Affiliation ListSerial 12 Example of a CSS OverlaySerial 13 Notes on Fragmentary Orders (FRAGO)Serial 14 Example of a Schematic FRAGOSerial 15 Example of FRAGO in Msg FormSerial 16 Confirmatory Notes (Cfn Notes)Serial 17 Example of Cfm NotesSerial 18 Warning Order (WngO)Serial 19 Example of a Schematic WngOSerial 20 Example of a WngO in Msg Form

Serials 21-25 NATO (ARRC) Staff DutiesSerial 21 Intro to NATO (ARRC) Staff DutiesSerial 22 NATO Template for an OPORDSerial 23 NATO Template for a WNGOSerial 24 NATO Template for a FRAGOSerial 25 Spare

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SERIAL 1 – INTRODUCTION TO OP STAFF DUTIES

Reference:

A. JSP 101 (Revised 1991) Part IV

1. General Points . Most documents, other than signal messages, that demand theconventions of operational writing conform to the general layout described in Ref A. Themain rule is that in operational writing the maximum use is to be made of abbreviations andthe text is to be written in note form to save time and space, remembering always that themeaning remains clear. Paragraph headings can form part of the opening of a sentence,eg: ‘Ammo. Issued 1300 hrs’.

2. Minor Rules . The following minor rules apply:

a. Exercise Protective Markings . In exercise protective markings the word‘EXERCISE’ is always to be abbreviated to ‘EX;, eg: ‘EX SECRET’.

b. Proper Nouns. Proper noun are written in capital letters, eg: ‘CAMBERLEY’,‘River TONE’.

c. Composite Nouns . Any composite noun, or one containing a prefix or suffixis to be abbreviated by abbreviating that part of it for which there is an authorisedabbreviation, eg: ‘mob’ (mobilisation), ‘demob’ (demobilisation).

d. Abbreviations . Only those abbreviations included in Part 6 can be usedwithout an introduction. Where unofficial abbreviations are to be used they are to beintroduced into the order correctly. Some abbreviations indicate both the singularand plural. If the addition of an ‘s’ is necessary it is always placed at the end of theabbreviation eg: ‘CinCs’ (Commanders in Chief). An ‘s’ may be added only to theabbreviation of a noun; it is never to be added to the abbreviation of a verb, eg‘follows’ should be abbreviated to ‘fol’.

e. Times . Times are to be expressed using the 24 hour clock and the time zonesuffix, unless an expedient such as:

‘Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: BRAVO’.

Is inserted in this format one clear line below the references, starting at the left tab.

f. Description of Attachments/Detachments . Units which have elementsdetached are to be described using the convention illustrated below. The quantity ofunits/sub-units is always written in full eg:

2 Inf Bde (less two bns)1 R IRISH (less one coy)

g. Reported Speech . Reported speech is written as spoken withoutabbreviations and indented in single inverted commas. For example:

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We captured 3 offrs and 2 NCOs. They revealed en morale to be very poor.One of the NCOs said:

‘We have had no food supplied since 3 o’clock on Thursday of last week andwe were promised that large stocks would be captured on the objective’.

3. Ground Location, Areas and Boundaries . The following points should be noted:

a. Cardinal Points . The 4 cardinal points of the compass are written in full, egsouth. For intermediate points the letters N, S, E and W are used, eg NE, SSW.Points of the compass should always be considered in clockwise order from north.

b. Names of Places and Features . The names of places and features are speltexactly as on the map in use, except that the word ‘River’, written in full, is toprecede the names of all rivers regardless of the language in which this wordappears on the map. The grid reference is to be given the first time the name of theplace or feature occurs. It should be shown as a bigram map code followed by thegrid reference number, eg: ‘CN 493246’.

c. Roads, Tracks and Railways . Roads, tracks and railways are described bythe names of places located on them. The word ‘road’, ‘track’ or ‘railway’ is toprecede the place names, eg ‘railway Winchester-Basingstoke’.

d. River Banks . River banks are described as right or left from the point of viewof an observer facing downstream or, if this cannot be done, by suing cardinal points.‘Near’ and ‘far’ may be used with reference to friendly forces involved in rivercrossing operations.

e. Canals . The names of a canal, or names of places on it, are used to describea canal. The banks are usually described by means of the cardinal points, eg: ‘thenorth bank of the Kiel Canal’.

f. Routes . When movement is involved, a route is described by a sequence ofpoints on the route named, in the direction of movement. When no movement isinvolved, the sequence of points named is to be from left to right or rear to front,assuming that the person designating the route is facing the enemy. Cardinal pointsmay be added if required.

g. Areas . An area is described by taking the northernmost point first and givingthe remaining points in clockwise order.

h. Ground/Positions . Ground and positions are described from left to right andfront to rear facing the enemy. To avoid confusion, cardinal points may be used todescribe flanks, rather than ‘left’ or ‘right’.

i. Boundaries . Boundaries are designated by easily distinguishable featureson the ground in the sequence in which they occur. They are to be described fromrear to front during an advance and from front to rear in defence and withdrawal. Ifgenerally parallel to the front, eg rear boundaries, they are to be described from left

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to right facing the enemy. Cardinal points may be added if required. Whendescribing boundaries between units and formations, the words ‘inclusive’ or‘exclusive’ are used before the place to which they refer. The description of aboundary must state specifically to which unit or formation an area or a point isinclusive or exclusive.

j. Directions . A direction may be indicated in one of 3 ways:

(1) By use of 2 locations or places, eg ‘direction Hannover-Dortmund’.

(2) As a point of the compass, eg ‘north’, ‘SE’.

(3) Using a compass bearing, eg ‘5600 mils’.

4. Time . Time is specified using the 24 hour clock. The first pair of digits define thehour and the second pair the minutes past the hour, eg: 1147 is 47 minutes past 11 o’clockin the morning. The following rules should be noted:

a. Quoting the Time . The time can be followed by a time zone suffix or theword ‘hours’ if confusion with other figures is possible, eg:

1432 or 1432 hrs.

b. Midnight . The word midnight is not to be used. The time 0000 hours definesthe time and the date defines the day, eg: It is common practice to use either 2359hours or 0001 hours to avoid confusion. The term ‘2400 hrs’ is never to be used asa time of day.

c. Date Time Groups . Date time groups are a method of showing in signalmessages or operation orders. An example:

031404AJUL97 3 July 1997, 1404 hours, Time Zone ALPHA.

5. Phonetic Alphabet . The time zone suffix letter is not an abbreviation. Where thereis a possibility of error or ambiguity, or where the rules require it, the time zone suffix is tobe spelt out using the spellings of the phonetic alphabet given below:

A ALFA G GOLF L LIMA Q QUEBEC V VICTORB BRAVO H HOTEL M MIKE R ROMEO W WHISKEYC CHARLIE I INDIA N NOVEMBER S SIERRA X XRAYD DELTA J JULIET O OSCAR T TANGO Y YANKEEE ECHO K KILO P PAPA U UNIFORM Z ZULUF FOXTROT

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MOR MOR

A B

233 LOC 233 23 23

SERIAL 2 – MAP SYMBOLS

1. This Serial reflects the increased emphasis on symbology and graphical display inop SD and the introduction of automated display systems. It is intended as a ready ref tosupplement APP-6. Where there is a conflict, APP-6 is the auth. New map symbols arenow being finalised within NATO and when these are ratified during 1999, NATO nationswill have about 12 months to readjust publications and train for the introduction of thesenew symbols.

2. The majority of symbols are straightforward but confusion can arise over sub units:should their role indicator reflect their parent unit’s role or their own specialist task? The folexamples illustrate this:

a. Mor pl of aninf bn.

b. 233 Loc Bty of23 Regt.

3. Both examples are correct as they show the size and role of the sub unit. There is alimit to the fine detail that can be reproduced at sub-unit level so the fol gen rule applies:

Symbols of maj units, indep sub-units and spec role sub-units (for example loc bty,amph engr sqn) will show spec roles. The roles of spec pls and below should beshown in text. The map symbol should show the role of the parent unit.

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COLOUR INDICATORS

Friendly.

En.

Friendly/en man made obs.

Friendly/en NBC events.

LINES

Present.

Future/projected.

En (if no colour aval).

SIZES

Sect.

Pl.

Sqn/Bty/Coy.

Bn

Regt (Not UK).

Bde

Div

Corps

Army

Army Gp

I

I I

I I I

X

X X

X X X

X X X X

X X X X X

BLUE

RED

GREEN

YELLOW

MEANING SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL

UNITS

Basic Unit

Recce

Armd Recce

Armd

Fwd Del

Arty Tac Gp

Arty Gun Gp

Armd Arty (eg AS90)

Rocket Arty

AD (msl equipped)

Fd Engr

Armd Engr

Mech Engr

Amph Engr

Comms

EW (UK/GE)

EW

Inf

Armd Inf (Warrior)

Mech Inf

Mech Inf Wh (Saxon)

EW

w

FWDDEL

SERIAL 3 – BASIC SYMBOLS LIST

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MEANING SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL

Air Mob

Air Ptbl

Para (in role)

Mne

SAS

Army Avn

Atk Hel

NBC

Tpt/Mov

Med

Sup

QM (also used for RLC)

ES

Pro

Rft/ReplacementHolding Unit

Lab Resources

Air Force Helicopters

Air Force SH

OP's

OP

Arty Op

LOG AND ADMININSTLS

Basic Instl

Unspedified/Muli RoleCSS

Tpt/Mov

Med

Hosp

Rat

Water

Ammo (gen)

Fuel

Army Avn Fuel

Material/Stores

ES

SSS

SAS

MP

RHU

SH

or

or

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MEANING SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL

ELECTRONIC INSTLS

Basic Instl

EW

AD Radar

Arty Loc

Comms

DF

Intercept

Jamming

WPNS

Sizes (eg Gun):

Lt

Med

Hy

MG

Atk Gun

Atk Msl

Atk RL

Mor

Gun/How

AD msl

Multi-Barrel RL

MOB INDICATORS

Amph

Wh

Wh X Country

Towed veh/trl

Tracked

Half tracked

VEHS

Tk

Armd Veh

APC

MICV/IFV (eg Warrior)

Unprotected Veh

EW

105 mm

155 mm

175 mm

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MEANING SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL

ENGR VEHS

Gen symbol

Mine Plough

Brlayer

AVRE

CET

HELS

Avn hel

RAF Hel

Attack hel

Atk hel (msl)

TERRAIN/TAC

Gen/Unspecified pt

SP

Rel pt

Con pt

Coord pt (loc in centre of X)

Ltd access

Area restriction

Strong pt (schematic

Tactical posn

Arc of fire

RECCE

Recce bdrys (not thecurrent line of recce)

Centre line of recce adv

FIRE PLANNING

Conc pt

Linear conc

Nuc tgt (pt)

LS

LS

NBC

Decontamination Site

MINEPLOUGH

) (

AVRE

CET

or

or

or

SP

RP

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MEANING SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL

OBS AND GAPS

Basic pt obs

Planned pt tgt

Prep dmlSTATE 1 (SAFE)

Prep dmlSTATE 2

Pt Tgt executed or fired

Atk ditch under prep

Completed Atk ditch

Non-explosive Atk obs

Abatis

Atk mine

Apers mine

Directional mine

Minefd (type unspecified)

Scatterable Minefd

Minefd lane

Br or gap in obs (br in bluecolour)

Nuisance minefd

Phoney minefd

PHASE/COORD LINES/BDRYS/AREAS

Phase/coord line

Bdrys

Areas

NBC

Nuc Strike

Bio or Chem event(exact type unknown)

Chem event

Bio even

S

MM M

M

MM

MM

LD LDPL

also:BRHD,COMMZ FSCL, FCZ, FEBA, FLET, FLOT, MSR, NFL, OBJ, RCZ AND RL.

1(UK) DIVXX

3(UK) DIV

Assy

also:CONC, DZ, DUMP, HIDE, KEY, LZ, OBJ, SMK, SHELL

CHEM

BIO

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(Changes from OOs, if any) (1)

Copy No of 34 copies (2)Total pages 10

MAIN HQ 1 (UK) Armd DivBRAMSHILL PARK NC 7559 (3)

Jan 9X (4)

Ops 13 (5)

OPO 2/9X (6)

Ref (7)

A. Maps M726, Sheets 174, 175, 185 and 186, Edition 1-CSGS, 1:50,000.

Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: ZULU. (8)

Task Org. See Annex A. (9)

1. SITUATION (10)

a. En Forces. (1) Addl to 1 (UK) Armd Div INTSUM 3 of 4 Jan:

(1) En bn str forces ident in Objs OAK and LARCH.

(2) Air recce intensified.

(3) Helborne EW threat ident.

b. Friendly Forces. (12)

(1) COMLANDNW.

(a) Intent for ARRC to estb brhd over River DUCKHAM to allowcommitment of 3 (US) Corps to destroy en in Killing Area (KA) SUCKER

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Notes. Annex B, Chap 9, ADP Comd is the ref for all detail on the content of OpOs:

1. Changes from OOs . If there were no oral Os (OOs) space is left blank. If therewere OOs such expressions as ‘No change from OOs’ or ‘No change from OOs exceptfor Para 4’ are to be used. The DTG when OOs were issued and the place of issueshould be stated.

2. Copy No . Issuing HQ is to allot a copy no to each copy of an opO and maintrecord showing the specific copy no/nos issued to each addressee. Copy nos areallotted regardless of sy cl.

3. Place of issue . May be a place name, grid ref or, preferably, both.

4. DTG of Signature . Full DTG to be inserted (handwritten) when the opO issigned or authenticated. It is also the time at which the opO is eff unless stated to thecontrary in Para 3 (EXECUTION).

5. File No . Show here the related file ref.

6. OpO No . Show here the ser no of the opO, indicating the cumulative total ofopOs issued by a HQ during the yr. Addl to the ser no, the name of the op can be stated(eg Op PLUNDER).

7. Refs . Singular in this case as there is only one ref. No ref to OOs as none givenfor this op.Typical ref is to Wng O or INTSUM.

8. Time Zone . Spelt out in capitals.

9. Task Org . Normally relegated, as in this case, to an annex. If used list in theappropriate tac sub divs all fmns, units and other elms under comd of the originating fmnat any time. Also state any dets from the originating fmn. States of comd are explainedin the Glossary of Terms (Part 6 Serial 4). Notes on compiling graphical task orgs areat Serial 8.

10. Sit .

a. It may be nec to start this para with a brief introduction if the gen picturecannot be adequately covered under ‘En Forces’, ‘Friendly Forces’ and ‘Atts andDets’. Thus a political sit that may influence a comd’s msn may have to bestated separately.

b. SD. Although max use is made of official abbreviations, para headingsfor Paras 1-5 are not abbreviated, are written in capital ltrs and not fol by a fullstop. The text of Paras 1-5 is inset beneath, rather than fol, the para headingsand the para nos should stand proud of the text.

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and thus restore border. 3 (GE) Corps COMLANDNW res throughout.

(b) ME destruction of en in KA SUCKER PUNCH.

(2) COMARRC.

(a) Msn to secure xings over River DUCKHAM, secure LD for 3(US) Corps in order to allow commitment of 3 (US) Corps to destroy enin KA SUCKER PUNCH.

(b) Intention for 2 and 3 (UK) Armd Divs to secure xings over RiverDUCKHAM and 1 (UK) Armd Div to secure LD thereby allowingcommitment of 3 (US) Corps.

(c) ARRC to asslt with 2 (UK) Armd Div left, 3 (UK) Armd Div rightand 1 (UK) Armd Div in ech. 2 and 3 (UK) Armd Divs carry out ni assltriver xing to secure 3 xings per div over River DUCKHAM. 1 (UK)Armd Div move through fwd divs, destroy en in Objs OAK and LARCH,estb blocking posns north and west of line EASY RIDER therebysecuring LD for 3 (US) Corps. All divs asst 3 (US) Corps fwd passageof lines. ARRC then be prep to sp 3 (US) Corps fwd passage of linesor attack west.

(d) ME is destruction of en in Obj OAK.

(3) Neighbouring Fmns. 3 (UK) Armd Div to estb screen north of EASYRIDER soonest prior to 1 (UK) Div deployment.

(4) Air. Air superiority expected for asslt river xing. Thereafter air parity.24 GA sorties aval daily wef 7 Jan. Pri to 4 and 7 Armd Bdes.

c. Atts and Dets. See Task Org. (13)

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11. En Forces . Incl such info as composn, disposn, locs, mov, est str, ident and capabilities. Enair activity and nuc capability should be incl if recipients need to know. It may be sufficient to refto a separate INTSUM already issued or to fol; altn the info may be incl in an annex.

12. Friendly Forces .

a. Incl info concerning friendly forces, other than subordinate forces, that affectsactions of subordinate comds. It should incl:

(1) Two Levels Up . Intent, ME.

(2) One Level Up . Msn, concept of ops (see Note 15).

(3) Neighbouring Fmns . Incl relevant info on fmns to flanks, front and rear.

(4) Air . Incl relevant info on air sit (superiority, parity etc) and pri and no ofsorties aval to originator of opO. Alloc of sorties to subordinates should be incl incoord instrs.

b. Sequence . Usually higher fmns first but no laid down sequence.

c. Tense . Verbs in ‘Friendly Forces’ are to be in present tense.

13. Atts and Dets. It is not nec to show atts and dets if they are covered under ‘Task Org’ butthey may be repeated here if this is considered to help the clarity of the order. If shown here, attsand dets should be listed in the precedence of their state of comd. If used in this opO Sub-Para 1cwould appear as:

c. Atts and Dets. (Changes eff 052300 unless otherwise shown)

(1) Atts.

(a) OPCON (b) OPCON for Gen Sp

16 Regt (Rapier) 101 Regt(V) (FH 70)39 Regt (MLRS)

(c) TACOM

62 Engr Sqn from 060400951 Engr SqnA Tp 35 Sig Regt (EW)

(2) Dets. 1 RTR det to OPCOM and UCADMIN ARRC from 051900.

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2. MISSION (14)

1(UK) Armd Div is to:

a. Destroy en in Objs OAK and LARCH.

b. Secure line EASY RIDER as LD for 3 (US) Corps.

In order to prevent en interference with commitment of 3 (US) Corps.

3. EXECUTION (15)

a. Concept of Ops. See trace (Annex B).

(1) Intention is to conduct a coordinated div attack into en in objs OAKand LARCH to estb blocking posns west and north of line EASY RIDER anddefeat en interference with commitment of 3 (US) Corps.

(2) Div to asslt with 4 Armd Bde left, 7 Armd Bde right, 19 Mech Bde inech and 20 Armd Bde res. 4 Armd Bde move through 2 (UK) Armd Div,destroy en in Obj OAK and estb blocking posns west of line EASY RIDER.7 Armd Bde move through 3 (UK) Armd Div, destroy en in Obj LARCH andestb blocking posns north of line EASY RIDER. 19 Mech Bde fol 4 ArmdBde through 2 (UK) Armd Div, secure LD and asst 3 (US) Corps fwdpassage of lines. 20 Armd Bde fol 7 Armd Bde through 3 (UK) Armd Div,deploy in area SPARE PART as res with planning options in sp of 4 and 7Armd Bdes.

(3) ME to prevent en interference from west.

b. 4 Armd Bde Msn. (16)

(1) Destroy en in Obj OAK.

(2) Estb blocking posns west of line EASY RIDER.

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14. Msn . The msn is to be a clear, concise statement of task(s) of comd and the unifying purpose.The msn is given by the superior comd and should therefore be verbatim repetition of that given inhis orders/opO.

15. Execution . This para is laid out to suit particular op. Key sub-para is ‘Concept of Ops’; this isexpression of how comd intends to fight battle. The concept incl:

a. Must Incl . The fol must be incl:

(1) Intent - focus on effect to be achieved.

(2) Scheme of manoeuvre.

(3) ME - where poss focus on en.

b. Could Incl . If appropriate the fol could be incl:

(1) Key timings.

(2) At op level an outline of intended area of ops.

(3) Pri for combat sp, incl fire sp.

(4) Outline of sp plans critical to op (deception plan).

The concept gives subordinate commanders a better idea of what they must achieve to achieve thecomd’s aim. This ensures they are more likely to act/react quickly, eff and in harmony with thecomd’s intent if, and when, the sit changes. Gen factors governing comd’s plan, brief account ofposs changes if original assumptions invalid and forecast of way comd sees battle developing maybe incl in concept during OOs but not in opO.

16. Subordinates’ Msns Sub-Para . Comds give their subordinate manoeuvre arms comds (armr,inf, poss avn) individual msns. This msn assigns specific task(s) and unifying purpose to each fmn,unit, sub-unit gp under dir con of originating HQ. Res with no of planning options do not receiveunifying purpose.

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In order to prevent en interference from west with commitment of 3 (US)Corps.

c. 7 Armd Bde Msn. (16)

(1) Destroy en in Obj LARCH.

(2) Estb blocking posns north of line EASY RIDER.

In order to prevent en interference from north with commitment of 3 (US) Corps.

d. 19 Mech Bde Msn. (16)

(1) Secure line EASY RIDER as LD.

(2) Asst 3 (US) Corps fwd passage of lines.

In order to asst commitment of 3 (US) Corps.

e. 20 Armd Bde Msn. Div res. Planning options in pri:

(1) C move options into 4 Armd Bde sector.

(2) C move options into 7 Armd Bde sector.

(3) C attack in sp of 19 Mech Bde.

(4) Ops in sp of 3 (US) Corps.

f. Arty. (17)

(1) Gen Sp. To prosecute deep and close battles between DFWL andFSCL, in conjunc with air, avn and EW. Pris:

(a) CB.

(b) HQs and STA systems.

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17. Arty .

a. Task Org will give comd relationships, ie OPCON, TACON etc and may also show tactasking, ie Rft, Gen Sp Rft etc. It is assumed here that tac gps are OPCON their affiliatedbdes. Note that tac tasking is between arty orgs only, eg 26 Regt Gun Gp is rft 3 RHA TacGp, not 4 Armd Bde. Initial tac tasking reflects Div ME. Tac tasking relationships can bestated as shown in OpO but may be omitted if sufficiently clear from the Task Org.Subsequent tac tasking will have been considered, but has been omitted for clarity.

b. This example assumes sufficiently favourable force ratios to allow 2 simultaneous bdeops by 4 and 7 Bdes, with 7 Bde sp by just a single gun gp. Force ratios may more typicallydictate sequential bde ops in order to conc all aval div arty sp.

c. Any convenient and logical sequence can be used for this para.

d. It is not nec to state which gun gps are Gen Sp Rft if it is obvious. All guns within rangewill automatically be assumed to be aval to sp a fire msn unless they are employed on ahigher pri commitment. Gen Sp Gps may be listed if of particular op significance.

e. Note the need to coord the deep battle with other agencies. Specific tac circumstancesmay lead to the estb of a Special Task Gp for the deep battle, shown on the Task Org, to inclboth STA resources and fire sp units; this gp might have its own msn.

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(c) SEAD.

(d) Max attrition, disruption and delay of en mov towards EASYRIDER.

(e) Sp for contact battle.

(2) Close Sp. To sp close battle; pri initially to 4 Armd Bde. Initial GunGp Tac tasking:

(a) 3 RHA. Rft Tac Gp 3 RHA (4 Armd Bde).

(b) 4 Regt. Rft Tac Gp 4 Regt (7 Armd Bde).

(c) 26 Regt. Rft Tac Gp 3 RHA (4 Armd Bde).

(d) 40 Regt. Rft Tac Gp 3 RHA (4 Armd Bde).

Gun Gp 26 Regt at 10 mins notice to rft Tac Gp 26 Regt (OPCON 20 ArmdBde).

(3) AD. Pris:

(a) Assy areas and LD.

(b) Routes fwd.

(c) Res.

g. Engr. (18)

(1) 21 Engr Regt (CS). Protection, C mob and mob sp to 4 Armd Bde.

(2) 32 Engr Regt (CS). Protection, C mob and mob sp to 7 Armd Bde.

(3) 35 Engr Regt (CS). Mob sp to 20 Armd Bde.

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18. Engr . When a large no of tasks have to be undertaken they will be given in pri order. Pri formob or C mob sp should be stated where applicable.

19. Avn . Avn has been incl here with the combat sp arms as it has not been given a specificmanoeuvre task within the Div Comd’s overall plan. Had it been given such a task, it would havebeen given a full msn statement and listed after the manoeuvre bde msn statements.

20. Coord Instrs .

a. Trace . Much of the coord detail, eg assy areas, FUPs, LDs, routes, bdrys, axes andobjs, would be shown on the trace, so saving space here. Concept of ops should berecognisable in trace, but detailed clutter needs to be avoided. Ref to trace would be nechere had it not been introduced at Para 3a.

b. Coord Instrs . Any no of sub sub paras may be used. Poss headings incl:

(1) General .Conc areasAssy areasGuides, recce and har partiesRestrictions on recceTimingsMovRoutesBdrysContact and coord ptsReport linesPlanning lines (DFWL, FSCL, RFL, NFL)Arty Real Estate - AMAs and ARAsAirADNBC defPtlsDeceptionNi opsSTAP (Gen pts only. EMCON/C Surv measures are shown in Para 5)Coord conference. Loc and time.

(2) Offensive Ops .FUPLDAxesBoundsObjsRate of adv

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(4) 38 Engr Regt (CS). Protection, C mob and mob sp to 19 Mech Bde.

(5) 28 Engr Regt (GS). Route maint.

h. Avn. (19) Be prep for tasks in pri:

(1) Provide flank protection to fwd bdes during mov x obs. Pri to westflank.(2) Provide JAAT con and avn on orders in sp of blocking posns fwd ofEASY RIDER.(3) Provide Div mob res min str one atk sqn fol committal 20 Armd Bde.

i. EW. Pris:

(1) Sp for blocking posn west of EASY RIDER.(2) Sy of LD.(3) Flank protection during mov x obs.

j. Air. Pris:

(1) Sp to asslt on Obj OAK.(2) Sp to asslt an Obj LARCH.(3) Sp to res options as nec.

k. Coord Instrs. (20)

(1) Timings. (21)

(a) H Hr 4 and 7 Armd Bdes - 070400.(b) W Hr 19 Mech Bde - Not before 070600.(c) Line EASY RIDER to be secure by 071800.(d) H Hr 3 (US) Corps - Not before 080300.

(2) Fire Plan. Annex C (to fol). (22)

(3) Mov. Mov Table Annex D.

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Bypassing polReorgLimit of exploitation

(3) Def Ops .Dml planDef storesPri of work

(4) Transitional Phases, eg Rearward Passage of Lines .RVCheck ptsEmbussing ptsOccupation of new posnRestrictions of veh mov

21. Timings. See Glossary of Terms in Part 6 for definition of specific hrs.

22. Annexes . ‘Fire Plan’, ‘Mov’, ‘Dml Plan’ and ‘Def Stores’ are normally annexes. Otherannexes could incl ‘Int’, ‘Engr’ and ‘PR’.

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(4) Bypassing Pol. No en forces above pl str to be bypassed.

(5) Air. (23) 25 GA sorties aval from first lt 7 Jan.

(6) Def Stores. Annex E.

4. SERVICE SUPPORT (24)

a. Svc Sp O 2/9X to be issued by 060500.

b. Replen aval in fwd assy areas.

c. DS A opens at NC 721491 at 062200.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL (25)

a. Locs.

(1) Main HQ 1 (UK) Armd Div. Closes present loc and opens EASTDOWN NC 791546 at 061200.

(2) Altn HQ 1 (UK) Armd Div. Opens RAPLEY OAK NC 762504 at061600.

(3) Rear HQ 1 (UK) Armd Div. Closes present loc at 052200. OpensHENLEY FARM NC 697515 at 060200.

b. Altn Comd/HQ. (26) Comd 20 Armd Bde (Brig V Simpson)/Altn HQ 1 (UK)Armd Div.

c. Liaison. LOs to HQs by 062000 as fol:

(1) 4 Armd and 19 Mech Bdes to 2 (UK) Armd Div.

(2) 7 and 20 Armd Bdes to 3 (UK) Armd Div.

d. CEI. CEI 2/9X to be issued by 052300.

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23. Air . Aval and alloc of air assets to subordinate fmns/units must be given under ‘Coord Instrs’.

24. Svc Sp . Where nec key log considerations eg affiliation changes, con of critical C sups (egMilan msls) and DS locs should be incl in svc sp para.

25. Comd and Sig . This para contains the HQ locs and movs, liaison arrangements, recognitionand ident instrs and all instrs concerning use of comms and other elect eqpt incl:

a. Instr for EMCON/ C Surv measures.

b. Consolidated list of all codewords or ref to an annex in which they are listed.

26. Altn Comd . The altn comd should be shown by name.

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Ser SOP 602 SOP 602 Auth for change Remarks(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)1 A 1 Comd ARRC Imposed 060001

(less trunkcomms)

2 B 3112

1

Comd 1 (UK)Armd Div

AD radarsWpn loc radarsGround surv radarsAMET radars andradio sondesActive IR eqpt

3 C 1 Comd 1 (UK) ArmdDiv

4 D 1 Comd 1 (UK) ArmdDiv

5 E 1 Comd 1 (UK ArmdDiv

6 F 1 Comd 1 (UK) ArmdDiv

f. Codewords. (28)Ser Codeword Meaning Issued by(a) (b) (c) (d)1. TUTORIAL Obj OAK

securedHQ 4 Armd Bde

2. RADIANT Obj LARCHsecured

HQ 7 Armd Bde

3. PONTIFLEX Blockingposns estb

HQ 4 Armd BdeHQ 7 Armd Bde

4. BRAMBLE EASY RIDERsecure

HQ 19 MechBde

g. Nicknames. Annex F

Acknowledge. (29) B L JACKSON (30Maj GenComd 1 (UK) Armd Div

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27. EMCON/C Surv . SOP 601 and 602 ref. Since different categories of eqpt may be subj todifferent restrictions, this sub-para may be further divided, eg:

Trunk and ATC commsOther comms eqptNon-comms elect eqpt, eg radar

28. Codewords .

a. It is not nec to incl here, or in a codewords annex, codewords given in a dml annex.

b. Codewords for which there is a cont need, as opposed to those specific to the opcovered by the opO, should be incl in the CEI and not in the opO. Thus codewords for thecon of STAP stages and EMCON should be given in the CEI.

c. List in chronological sequence of use.

d. Codewords are issued to fmns by MOD for use when required and are not to beinvented locally. Once used they may not be repeated.

e. To prevent repetition on different radio nets, lower fmns select different words from ownlists for meanings which they require in their own orders. Exception to this rule is for resdmls, where the same words are used at all levels of comd to avoid confusion when auth isdelegated.

29. Acknowledgement . It is normally desirable to require acknowledgement of an opO. It maybe nec to specify which fmns and units are to acknowledge.

30. Signature Block . The signature block is to be that of either the comd or his principal SOauth to sign for the comd (COS), showing appt in each case. The original copy of the order is tobe signed by comd or his COS as fol:

............ or ...............Maj Gen ColComd 1 (UK) Armd Div for Comd 1 (UK) Armd Div

If comd or COS signs a master copy, use of which permits automatic repro of doc with signaturethereon, no authentication is required. If signature is not repro, authentication by the appropriateSO is required (see Note 31).

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Authentication: (31) B TURNERMajSO2 G3(Ops/O&D)

Annexes: (32) (35)

A. Task Org.B. Trace.C. Fire Plan (to fol).D. Mov Table (separate doc).E. Def Stores (separate doc).F. Nicknames.

Distr: (33) (34)

External: Copy No

Action:

HQ 4 Armd Bde 1-2HQ 7 Armd Bde 3-4HQ 19 Mech Bde 5-6HQ 20 Armd Bde 7-8

Info:

Main HQ ARRC 9Main HQ 2 (UK) Armd Div 10Main HQ 3 (UK) Armd Div 11

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31. Authentication . If neither comd or COS are aval to sign the opO at the time of issue, comd’sname is typed and a SO authenticates order, comd or COS signing original/file copy of opO atearliest opportunity. In this case neither comd nor COS were aval so opO has been authenticatedand comd would sign file copy on return. Had the COS been aval, no authentication would be nec,and he would sign for comd using his own signature block.

32. Annexes . Annexes are lettered alphabetically in capitals, A, B, C etc and may have one ormore appx numbered in arabic numerals. Annexes must be referred to in appropriate part of mainbody of opO. (see also Note 35).

33. Distr . The distr is to show copy nos of order issued to each addressee. Where annexes areissued on a different scale from main body of order, a separate distr list will be required as part ofeach annex so issued.

a. The list is set out in normal sequence external action addressees, external infoaddressees, internal action addressees, internal info addressees. The distr, taking intoaccount ‘need to know’, should incl:

(1) All fmns, unit or sub-units directly subordinate to originating comd.

(2) Each sp arms/svc organic to, sp of originating HQ.

(3) RN/RAF units coop.

(4) Higher fmns, flanking fmns.

(5) Own comd and staff, file, comd’s diary and spare.

b. Copies for sp arms and svcs are addressed to that arm or svc, eg ‘Comms’, when a sparm adviser, head of svc or svc rep is organic, or permanently att to originating HQ. If nosuch rep exists copies are addressed to appropriate arm or svc units. Senior comd or rep ofeach sp arm/svc is responsible for distr to all elms of his arm/svc as nec.

34. Notes on Example .

a. Nos of Copies . Sufficient copies should be given to avoid unnec repro by subordinateHQs, eg bdes, Arty, Engr and Comms have 2 copies each (one for Step Up). Bdes, Arty andEngr will produce opOs of their own and there is little pt in giving them copies for each unit.Some addressees may need extra copies of particular annexes, eg Mov Table for Pro.Nevertheless, distr of whole order, and of individual annexes, should be kept to a sensiblemin, eg all addressees would not need Annexes D and E (but see Note 34c).

b. PCS. Although rep at Div HQ, PCS will receive detail they need from G1/G4 staff anddo not need full opO.

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Internal:

Action:

Step Up HQ 12Rear HQ 13Arty 14-15Engr 16-17Comms 18-19Avn 20Log Sp 21Med 22ES 25G1/G4 26G2/G3 27G3 (Air) 28

Info:

Comd 29File 30Comd’s Diary 31Spare 32-34

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c. Distr of Annexes . Annex C is ‘to fol’ and Annexes D and E have a different distr tomain opO. All 3 annexes will therefore need to be made out as separate docs with their ownseparate distr.

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ANNEX F TOOPS 13DATED JAN 9X

NICKNAMES

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35. Layout of Annexes.

a. The main purpose of an annex is to keep text of an order short. It also enablesaddressees to be given addl copies of certain info, eg mov tables.

b. An annex may take form of a trace, overlay, overprinted map, sketch, plan or table.

c. Annexes issued with, and in same no as main order, need only be suitably ident inrespect of the main order. They must also contain a protective marking.

d. Annexes issued at different times from main order must also contain their ownsuperscription and subscription, incl acknowledgement instrs and a signature.

e. An int annex to an opO will fol a more rigid format than other annexes and may beissued before opO is distr.

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Note : The setting for this CSSO differs from that of the opO so that addl pts can be brought out.

Notes:

1. Change from OOs . If there has been no admin conference this space is left blank.If there had been, such expressions as ‘No change from OOs except Para 4’ are used.

2. DTG. The DTG is to be filled in when the order is signed.

3. Related OpO . The opO to which the CSSO relates should be stated.

4. Refs . Refs may incl both maps and other papers.

5. Abbreviations . The rules for op writing apply except for para headings which arewritten in full.

6. Op Task Org . The op task org may be given here or be relegated to an annex. Itmay need to contain BG gp to enable log dependencies to be clarified. Log svcs mustknow op detail down to BG level if they are to deliver correct mat at the right time to theappropriate unit. Because the log svcs are con at div level, BG info should appear in thediv CSSO if that info is aval from the bdes. If it is not then there may need to be anadmin coord conference after the CSSO has been issued. (Log Task Org is shown atPara 3a).

7. Paragraphing .

a. The CSSO consists of main paras headed as fol:

(1) SITUATION (6) PERSONNEL(2) MISSION (7) CIVIL-MILITARY(3) GENERAL COOPERATION(4) MATERIEL AND SERVICES (8) MISCELLANEOUS(5) MEDICAL EVACUATION AND (9) COMMAND AND SIGNAL

HOSPITALIZATION

b. Paras 1 and 2 (SITUATION and MISSION) are obligatory. Other paras areoptional and are used as required, eg the CIVIL-MILITARY COOPERATION andMISCELLANEOUS headings are omitted from this example. The last para willnormally be COMMAND AND SIGNAL.

c. Paras after 1 and 2 do not retain fixed nos as in opOs.

8. Sit . This para should contain sufficient detail nec for understanding the rest of theorder. It may be nec to start the para with a brief introduction if the gen picture cannot beadequately covered under ‘En Forces’. ‘Friendly Forces’ and ‘Atts and Dets’. Forinstance a political sit influencing the comd’s msn may require to be stated separately.Not all log units will nec have received a copy of the opO and so a CSSO must containenough detail for the log units to have a clear understanding of the fmn comd’s overall opplan. This will normally incl his msn and concept of ops.

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(No change from OOs) (1)

Copy No of 72 copiesTotal pages 18

Rear HQ 1 (UK) Armd DivKINGS PARK SP 4820

Jan 9X (2)

G4 21

CSSO 2/9X

RELATED OPO 5/9X (3)

Ref: (4) (5)

A. Maps M726, Sheets 164, 165, 166, 167, 174, 175 and 176, Edition 1-GSGS, 1:50,000.

Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: ZULU.

Task Org: Annex A. (6)

1. SITUATION (7) (8)

a. En Forces. Addl to 1 (UK) Armd Div INTSUM 3/9X of 4 Jan:

(1) Elms 54 MR Div ident area ST 8892.

(2) Air recce intensified.

(3) En helborne threat ident.

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b. Friendly Forces. (9)

(1) Div Op Plan.

(a) Div Msn. 1 (UK) Armd Div is to:

i. Seize and hold brhd over River DUCKHAM

ii. Secure LD for 3 (UK) Div

in order to assist ARRC in re-estb FEBA.

(b) Div Concept of Ops.

i. Intent is for 1 (UK) Armd Div to seize Xs over River DUCKHAM tosecure LD for 3 (UK) Div.

ii. Div to adv with 4 Armd Bde left, 7 Armd Bde right and 20 Armd Bde(-) in res. Two leading bdes to seize Xs, estb brhd and secure LD for 3(UK) Div on West bank of River DUCKHAM between KELVERDALE ST8598 and LOWER MARSH ST 9072. 20 Armd Bde to deploy in areaFAST BUCK as res with planning options in sp of 4 and 7 Armd Bdes.Flank protection throughout provided by 9/12 L.

iii. ME is securing of LD for 3 (UK) Div.

(2) Neighbouring Fmns. 3 (US) Div bdry along line of M7/A326.

(3) Air. Air parity but likely to achieve air superiority for duration of brhd op.

(4) ARRC Log Concept.

(a) Gen Principles. Estb max self sufficiency within fwd divs. Divs to hold 8DOS of ammo. National CSSGs to hold 6 DOS: 2 DOS in FSG, 2 DOS in RSGand 2 DOS on 3rd line tpt. CSSG to mov stock holding area fwd as nec to spadv.

(b) Bdrys. Annex B.

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9. Friendly Forces.

a. Log friendly forces are log units and instls behind a div rear bdry. Locs andop times are essential info.

b. Verbs in ‘Friendly Forces’ are to be in the present tense.

c. The sequence is the same as for MATERIEL AND SERVICES, MEDICALand PERSONNEL paras in accordance with STANAG 2014. (See Notes 13, 17and 18).

d. Only those higher fmn log units likely to affect the originator should be listedand, for an initial CSSO, this could well be relegated to an annex.

e. Bdrys are shown on 1:250,000 map to provide the overall picture. A1:50,000 overlay showing bdrys in a div area would probably be issued with theopO. It is often simpler and clearer to show the locs and opening times of friendlyforces log units and instls behind a div rear bdry on the bdrys map/trace as analtn to listing them at Para 1b. Clarity is the main criterion.

f. Div Msn and Div Concept of Ops extracted from Div opO.

g. ARRC Log Concept puts Div CSS concept in perspective and clarifies thescope of national CSSG (3rd line) CSS.

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(c) CSSG.

i. FSG Ammo Holding Area. Estb TOPOVER TL 2025 from 061200.

ii. RSG Ammo Holding Area. Estb 081900. Loc at SPOD.

iii. BFI 1. Estb 081900. Loc at SPOD.

iv. BFI 2. Estb 091700. Loc at CLIFTON TL 3430.

v. 62 Stores Sqn RLC. Loc at FILTON TQ 1189 from 072330.

vi. 68 Veh Sqn RLC. Loc at DRUMSTON TQ 1492 from 080400.

(d) 6 ADR. BATMINSTER TQ 0689 from 051600.

(e) 61 Fd Park Sqn. BLACKWOOD TL 1214 from 072200.

(f) ES.

i. 8 Corps Tps Wksp. Moves to SU 9987 and opens at 052300 inFSG.

ii. 1 Rec Coy (Corps Tps) (V). Moves to TL 2218 by 052200.

(g) Med.

i. 201 Fd Hosp (V). Remains open in present loc throughout op.

ii. 212 Fd Hosp (V). Remains open at FULWORTH TQ 3288 in FSG.

iii. 202 Hosp (V). Loc at SPOD in RSG from 100800.

iv. 204 Hosp (V). Loc at SPOD in RSG from 112300.

(h) Rfts. ITR pool in FSG SOMERTON SU 9694, con by HQ CSSG.

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c. Atts and Dets. (10)

(1) Atts. (Eff 061200 unless otherwise shown).

(a) OPCOM and UCADMIN. 1 QLR on arrival.

(b) OPCON and UCDM. QRH from 171200 1 RRF from 171000.

(c) TACOM and UCDM.

100 Regt RA (V)22 Engr Regt

(d) TACON and UCDM.

61 Fwd Del SqnOne tp 291 Amb Sqn RLC(V) from 052300156 Tpt Regt RLC(V)

(e) UCADMIN.

1 Fd Cash Office (from CSSG)

(f) UCDM.

16 AD Regt (Rapier) (less one bty)62 Amph Sqn

(2) Dets. B Sqn 9/12 L (to 3 (UK) Div from 061800).

d. Changes in Admin Comd. (10)

UCADMIN. 657 Sqn AAC (from UCDM) eff 061200.

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10.

a. Atts and Dets .

(1) Scope . Only atts and dets to and from the fmn initiating the CSSOincl and not changes within it.

(2) Log Task Org . It is not nec to show atts and dets here if they arecovered under ‘Log Task Org’ (see Para 3a and Note 12), but they may beincl if this is considered to help the clarity of the order.

(3) Abbreviations . Under comd for daily maint (UCDM).

(4) Comd Responsibility . The state of comd, both op comd and admincomd, must be shown for log units but only admin comd status will usuallybe nec for other non log units. These log units are listed in the precedenceof their state of op comd and, within these categories, by their state ofadmin comd. State of op comd takes precedence over state of admin comdeg: OPCOM and UCDM, OPCON and UCADMIN, TACON and UCDM.

(5) Residual Responsibility for Dets . The op/admin states shown fordets is the status passed to another unit/fmn. The residual responsibilityremains with the parent fmn; eg had 110 Sqn RLC(V) been OPCOM andUCADMIN 1(UK) Div, the det of one tp to TACON and UCDM ARRC wouldstill leave 1(UK) Div responsible for all admin matters less daily maint of thatdet tp.

(6) States of Comd . As already mentioned the state of comd of a log unitmust show both op and admin responsibilities. This para is concernedsolely with the various degrees of admin comd, which are:

(a) UCADMIN. Complete transfer of admin comd; when a fmn orunit is placed under comd of another fmn for admin, ie all svcs, medand pers matters. In this instance the fmn/unit’s parent fmn HQ hasno residual admin responsibility.

(b) UCADMIN Less . When the temporary nature of the transfermakes it unnec to eff a complete change of admin comd, a fmn or unitmay be placed under comd for certain specified matters, or UCADMINless certain specified matters, eg UCADMIN less sup and routine G1matters from 191000 Jan. (NB ‘Less sup’ does not affect supresponsibility for daily maint as defined below.)

(c) UCDM. When a fmn or unit is transferred for so short a timethat it is placed under admin comd of the new fmn for daily maint only,its parent fmn HQ retains full responsibility for all other admin matters.(Units det to another fmn assumed to be UCDM their new fmn unlessotherwise stated).

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2. MISSION (11)

To maint 1 (UK) Armd Div during the op to seize and hold a brhd over River DUCKHAMand secure LD for 3 (UK) Div.

3. GENERAL (12)

a. Log Task Org. Annex A.

b. Concept of Ops. Units are to deploy from Assy Area with full UMS. CS Sqns RLC willmov with the 2 leading bdes and Arty Sp Sqns (from GS Regt RLC) with arty regts for maxself sufficiency. Res on whs of 3 x bde DOS to be deployed in sp of ME. DSG to mov tonew loc east of River DUCKHAM on 2 div routes immed behind Res Bde. DSA 2 to be estbSU 4993 by 43 Sup Sqn RLC.

c. DSG. DSG mov table at Annex C. Proposed layout new DSG at Annex D.

d. Tfc Circulation Plan. Annex B.

e. Initial Log Affiliations. Annex E.

f. Unit Mobile Stocks (UMS). SOP 124.

g. CSups. Pre-posn programme at Annex F.

4. MATERIEL AND SERVICES (13)

a. Ammo. (DOS unless specified)

Ser Units Arty MBT Other(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)1. Leading Bdes 0.7 3 42. Leading Bde IRGs - 2 23. CS Regt RLC 1 14. GS Regt RCL 1 - -

Arty Sp Sqn5. DSA Sp Sqn 2.3 3 36. Res Bde - 3 47. Res Bde IRGs - 1 1

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From an admin pt of view, it is gen better for units to be att or det fordaily maint only, unless the time away from the parent fmn is likely tobe considerable.

(7) Definitions . ‘Routine G1 matters’ are defined as all pers matterslisted in Note 18 other than pro, straggler posts, PW and rfts. ‘Daily Maint’is defined as daily replen of C sups, evac of cas, provision of common usersup items and the rec and repair of eqpt.

(8) Times of Change of State of Admin Comd . Times at which statesare eff will not nec be the same as an opO and its related CSSO (eg, if theCSSO were produced significantly later than the opO, a unit which came‘under OPCOM forthwith’ in the opO might be ‘remaining UCADMIN’ in theCSSO). Nor is it always desirable for admin comd to change at the sametime as op comd. Ideally admin comd should change during quiet periods inthe replen cycle and therefore as a principle ni would be a bad time.

(9) OpO. Units may sometimes be mentioned in the ‘Atts and Dets’ subpara of a CSSO, although they did not appear in the opO. This is becausethe sub para is concerned only with admin atts and dets, and responsibilityfor admin is not necessarily linked directly with op comd.

b. Changes in Admin Comd .

(1) It is not nec to show changes here if they are covered under ‘Log TaskOrg’, but they should be incl if this is considered to help the clarity of theorder.

(2) Only changes to existing admin arrangements at the level of the fmninitiating the CSSO are incl, eg in a div CSSO there is no need to mentionthe switching of a BG between bdes within the div, but a TA bn to the divchanging from UCDM 1(UK) Div to UCADMIN 1(UK) Div would be.

11. Msn . This is a statement of the admin aim. If possible it should show the phaseof ops or period covered by the order, however lack of time will probably preclude theproduction of separate CSSOs for separate phases.

12. Gen. Give the outline of admin plan incl a log task org and admin tfc circulationplan (which may be issued as an overlay). It should include an admin/log ‘Concept ofOps’ sub para which compares with the equivalent sub para in an opO and might inclsuch pts as:

a. Overall log plan.

b. Log Task Org . The Log Task Org only needs to show changes to op andadmin comd status of log units and changes in admin comd of others. Unless it isvery short, it is best shown at an annex.

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b. POL.

(1) Units to deploy with full UMS (3-5 FCU).

(2) Div PP estb UPPER VALE SU 4092, by 43 Sup Sqn RLC.

(3) 180m3 DIESO deployed with each of the leading bde sp gps and the sqns.

(4) PP to be estb on each route behind the main body (with TTFs in loc from BdeSp Sqns RLC).

(5) Avn fuel to be del dir to FARP at SU 4289.

c. Rat. All units incl div tps are to draw addl 2 days ORP on 6 Jan from CS Sqn RLC. Drawing times to fol.(14)

d. Water. 28 Engr Regt (GS) to estb WP at SU 4893 by 051600. Until then unitresponsibility.

e. Tpt. Tasks in order of pri:

(1) Estb Div PP UPPER VALE SU 4092.

(2) Deploy CS Regt Bde Sp Sqns with leading bdes. (15)

(3) Hold Div C Sups res on whs.

(4) Be prep to estb PPs on 2 MSRs on orders.

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c. DSG. Mov and future layout of DSG.

d. C Sups . System and con of C sups, ie DSAs, pre-posn stocks, replen andany maj alterations to the system laid down in SOPs (eg first and second linescales). When applicable def stores, not falling within the definition of C sups,should be specified.

e. Initial Log Affiliations . This is the key to the admin sp for any fmn. It is amost useful device for showing both ‘customer’ and the log units which areproviding sp. It is best shown relegated to an annex in tabular form (see Serial11). The tasking of admin units appears in the MATERIEL and SERVICES,MEDICAL and PERSONNEL paras.

13. Mat and Svcs .

a. Log Tasks . This para details the tasks to be carried out by the svc comds.From the outline info in the CSSO the svc comds will produce their own detailedplans such as a log sp plan, ES plan etc. This para should also reflect theresponsibility of a div HQ for admin of fwd units.

b. Sequence . The fol sequence, as laid down in STANAG 2014 is used, butonly the headings required need be incl:

(1) Ammo, Explosives and Chemical Agents (in solely UK orders this canbe reduced to ‘Ammo’).(2) POL (incl avn fuel) and solid fuels (in solely UK orders this can bereduced to ‘POL’).(3) Rat.(4) Water.(5) Tpt (incl con of echs).(6) Armd Replacement.(7) Engr.(8) Sup.(9) Salvage.(10) Repair, Rec and Backloading.(11) Lab Resource.(12) Local Purchase.(13) PCS.(14) Canteens.(15) Div RV.(16) Other Matters.

14. Div Tps . Div tps incl any Corps tps under div comd, or about to come under divcomd, for whom specific arrangements have not been shown.

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(6) Estb DSA 2 on orders. Receive inload from FSG Tpt Regt RLC.

(7) Deploy Arty Sp Sqns TACON to each arty regt.

f. Ech.

(1) BG Ech.

(a) A2 Ech. Con by bdes in BSG routed from Bde RV.

(b) B Ech. Remain under Div con in DSG routed from Div RV.

(2) Arty Ech. (16)

(a) ACPs. As dir by Div Rear.

(b) A2 Echs. Fd Regts to BSGs, remainder to DSG.

(c) B Echs. Colloc at HILL CREST FARM SP 5020 at 060600.

g. Armd Replacement. Tp 61 Fwd Del Sqn estb in DSG from 051600. Composn two armd sqns and one armd inf coy.

h. Engr. 23 Fd Sp Sqn remains COOKHAM SU 4595, until mov of DSG.

i. Sup. Tasks:

(1) Deploy Bde Sp Sqn Stores Tps TACON to bdes with BSGs.

(2) Div Tps Sp Sqn Stores Tp to remain current loc until mov of DSG.

(3) 43 Sup Sqn to run DSA 1 in current loc then estb DSA 2 on orders.

(4) Estb Div Log RV at CREST WOOD SP 6005 from 060500.

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15. LSDs . Unless specifically stated to the contrary, it is SOP for LSD to be TACONof BGs.

16. In gen ACPs provide arty ammo and a ltd amount of other log sp. They deployapprox 5 km from the btys and move with them. The A2 Echs provide all remaining logsp and can be deployed in BSGs, in an AMA or in the DSG depending on the sit.

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j. Repair, Rec and Backloading.

(1) Repair.

(a) CS Coys. Locs at Annex D. Fwd pls TACON to affiliated bdes.

(b) GS Coys. BLPs colloc with GS Coys.

Ser GS Coy Current Loc New Loc Moves/Closes(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)1. 1 Bn SP 605200 TBC New DSG Closes 052359

mov first

2.

3.

2 Bn

3 Bn

TL 050105

TL 114129

TBC New DSG

TBC New DSG

Mov once) 1 Bn loc estb in) new DSG

(2) Ac Wksp. Loc to fol.

(3) Rec. 101 Bn REME (V).

(a) ECPs. Loc with CS Coys routed from Bde RVs.

(b) BLPs. Run by ES Bn (V). Locs signed from GS Coy locs.

(c) Pri. Rec posts to be estb at X pts, 3 ARV and 3 wh rec veh. TACOM leading bdes. Then rec on 2 MSRs. Cas to be mov clear of routes and

await maint sp fol up.

(4) Backloading. One rec coy (ES Bn (V)) dir from BLPs.

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k. PCS. HQ 1 PC Sqn remains UC GS Regt RLC. Dets to Div Main, Div Rear, Bde HQsand Bde Sp Sqns.

5. MEDICAL (17)

a. Med Plan

Ser Unit DS Current Loc Status Remarks(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)1. 1 Armd Fd Amb SP 398300 Open TACOM 4 Armd Bde

2. 2 Armd Fd Amb SP 410105 Open TACOM 7 Armd Bde

3. 3 Armd Fd Amb SU 699905 Closed TACOM 20 Armd Bde

4. 225 Fd Amb (V) SP 724235 Open Move early with DSG

5. Div Tps DS SP 855388 Opens onarrival

Move with DSG

b. Evac Plan. One tracked med sect to each BG; normal affiliations. SH (2Puma) on pri call from 050600.

c. Amb Tp 291 Amb Sqn RLC (V). TACON and UCDM Comd Med from 052300.

6. PERSONNEL (18)

a. Pro. 1 Armd Div Pro Coy TC fwd of rd AYLESBURY SP 7524 - BICESTER SP 4532.TPs to be estb in MSRs and at Div/Bde RVs.

b. PW Collecting Point. (19) Opens SU 488960 at 061200. 1/52 LOWLAND to constholding areas, and provide one pl for gd and escort duties. Bdes to estb PW collecting pts.Locs to be notified by bdes to Main HQ 1 (UK) Armd Div. Tpt aval from CS Regt.

c. Fin. 1 Fd Cash Office at HQ DSG from 061200.

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17. Med. The full heading MEDICAL EVACUATION AND HOSPITALIZATION is tobe used whenever the order is written in a NATO force. In a UK force, MEDICAL aloneis sufficient.

18. Pers . This para covers all G1 matters except med. Headings as fol may be usedas required:

a. Pro. This sub para is to incl tasks of pro units FULL COMD, OPCOM,OPCON or TACON of the fmn. Details of TPBs/TPs (loc, who is to estb etc) couldbe shown either in the CSSO or at Annex B to this order.

b. Stragglers Post.

c. PW.

d. Rfts.

e. Left out of Battle.

f. Fin and Allowances.

g. Burials and Graves Registration.

h. Chaps.

i. Morale, Welfare and Personal Svcs.

j. Returns, Reporting Procedures, etc.

k. Civ Employees.

l. Div RV.

m. Other Matters.

19. PW. If nec incl instrs regarding const of collecting point and provision of gds,escorts and tpt. Pro are not responsible for PW. Div HQ will detail a unit to gd andadmin PW. (This info would be incl as a specific task in the opO).

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20. Comd and Sig . Some repetition from opO may well be nec in this para. Inclitems affecting admin such as:

a. Loc and mov of HQ.

b. Liaison, if other than normal.

c. Allotment of radios, freqs, call signs and/or NIS if other than normal.

d. Recognition and ident instrs.

e. Consolidated lists of codewords and/or nicknames.

21. EMCON/C Surv. Since different categories of eqpt may be subj to differentrestrictions, this sub para may be further subdivided, eg:

a. Trunk and ATC comms.

b. Other comms eqpt.

c. Non-comms electronic eqpt, eg radar.

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d. Burial and Graves. AFSOPs, Part 2, R2 104.

e. Chap. To be loc at DS from 061200.

7. COMMAND AND SIGNAL (20)

a. Locs.

(1) Main HQ 1 (UK) Armd Div. Closes present loc and opens EAST DOWN SU210978 at 061200.

(2) Altn HQ 1 (UK) Armd Div. Opens RAPLEY OAK SU 322998 at 061600.

(3) Rear HQ 1 (UK) Armd Div. Closes present loc at 052200. Opens HENLEYFARM SP 398145 at 060200.

(4) HQ DSG 1 (UK) Armd Div. Closes present loc at 060200. Opens PARK GATEFARM SP 375052 at 060600 colloc with HQ 1 GS Regt RLC.

(5) Div RV. Opens SP 6005 at 060600.

b. CEI. CEI 2/94 to be issued by 052300.

c. EMCON/C Surv. (21)

Ser SOP 602Prefix

SOP 602Measure

Author for Change Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)1.

2.

A(Lesstrunk andATC)B

1

3112

Comd ARRC

Comd 1 (UK) Armd Div

Imposed 060001

AD radarsWpn loc radarsGround surv radarsAMET radars andradio sensorsActive IR eqpt

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22. Codewords. See opO for full example.

23. Authentication. In this case neither Comd nor DCOS was aval to sign. The orderhas therefore been authenticated and the Comd or DCOS would sign the file copy ontheir return. Had the DCOS been aval no authentication would be nec and he wouldsign for the Comd using his own signature block.

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Ser SOP 602Prefix

SOP 602Measure

Author for Change Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)3.

4.

5.

6.

C

D

E

F

1

1

1

1

Comd 1 (UK) Armd Div

Comd 1 (UK) Armd Div

Comd 1 (UK) Armd Div

Comd 1 (UK) Armd Div

d. Codewords (22)

Ser Codeword Meaning Issued By(a) (b) (c) (d)1.

2.

SAWDUST

BRAMBLE and time

Obj A secure

Time of W Hr

HQ 7 Armd Bde

HQ 1 (UK) Armd Div

e. Nicknames. Annex G.

Acknowledge.

I SUSTAINColDCOSfor Comd 1 (UK) Armd Div

Authentication: (23) M J SMITHMajSO2 G1/G4 (Ops)

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24. CSS Trace . An example of a CSS trace/overlay at Serial 12.

25. Log Affiliation Lists . Log affiliation lists are used at the start of an op so that allunits know from which log unit they should seek log sp. Thereafter piecemeal changesonly need be made to the affiliation list (see Serial 11).

26. Pre-Posn Programme . The fol will usually be incl in a pre-posn programmeinstr:

a. Total Requirements .

(1) Items to be pre-posn.

(2) Qty.

(3) For what purpose, eg gd regt, div res etc.

(4) From where the stores are to be drawn.

(5) Loc of stock holding areas to be estb.

(6) Routes.

b. Tpt Aval .

c. Outline Plan .

(1) Mov .

(a) Reg HQ.(b) Con HQ.(c) Routes.(d) TC.

(2) Sy.

(3) Timing .

(4) Unit Tpt .

(5) Comms .

(6) Use of Dumped Stocks .

(7) Final Orders .

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Annexes:

A. Op and Log Task Orgs.B. Bdrys and Tfc Circulation Plan.C. DSG Mov Table.D. Proposed Layout New DSG. (24)E. Initial Log Affiliations. (25)F. Pre-posn Programme. (26)G. Nicknames.

Distr: (27) (28) Copy Noincl all Annexes less E (29)

External:

Action:

HQ CSSGHQ 4 Armd Bde 1-2HQ 7 Armd Bde 3-4HQ 20 Armd Bde 5-6

SCOTS DG 7QRH 89/12 L 9KRH 10LD 11QRL 122 RTR 131 COLDM GDS 141 RRF 152 R ANGLIAN 161 D and D 172 LI 181 GH 191 RHF 20100 Regt RA(V) 2122 Engr Regt 22150 Tpt Regt RLC(V) 23

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27. Distr List .

a. The distr list of a CSSO is set out in the normal sequence as in an opO.The distr, taking into account ‘need to know’, should incl:

(1) All fmns, bdes, units or sub-units directly subordinate to the originatingcomd, or for which the issuing comd has dir admin responsibility. At divlevel this incl all organic armd regts and armd inf bns, even if under comd abde. (See sub para c below).

(2) Each sp arm or svc organic to or sp the originating HQ.

(3) RN/RAF units coop or for which issuing HQ has admin responsibility.

(4) Higher fmn, flanking fmns.

(5) Own comd and staff, comd’s diary and spare.

b. Copies for sp arms and svcs are addressed simply to that arm or svc, eg‘Comms’, when a sp arms adviser, head of svc or svc rep is organic orpermanently att to the originating HQ. If no such permanent rep exists copies areaddressed to the appropriate arm or svc units. The senior comd or rep of each sparm or svc is responsible for distr to all other elms of his arm or svc as nec.

c. If no bde CSSO is to be issued, BGs are incl on the distr of the div CSSOIf however a bde CSSO is to be issued the normal chain of comd applies, andunits (except for those which are Div Tps) would be omitted from the distr list.

28. Explanatory Notes on Example .

a. Nos of Copies . Sufficient copies should be given to avoid unnec repro bysubordinate HQs, eg bdes and Comms have 2 copies each (one for Step Up)while Arty have enough to issue copies to regts under comd. Some addresseesmay also need extra copies of particular annexes: Log Sp, Med and ES willrequire addl copies for each sub unit. Nevertheless, distr of the whole order, andof individual annexes, should be kept to a sensible min.

b. Pro . Pro at div level is DAPM.

c. PCS. PC tp is part of the GS Regt RLC and needs to know locs and taskorg.

29. Distr of Annexes . Annexes may have a different distr to the main CSSO. Allsuch annexes would therefore need to fol the full form.

PROTECTIVE MARKING

Info:

Rear HQ ARRC 24-25Rear HQ 3 (UK) Div 26

Copy No incl all Annexes less E

Internal:

Action:

Main HQ 27-28Step Up HQ 29-30Arty 31-36Engr 37-38Comms 39-40Avn 41-44Log Sp 45-50Med 55-60ES 61-63Pro 64BUDFIN 65G1/G4 66G2/G3 67

Info:

Comd 68File 69Comd’s Diary 70Spare 71-72

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SERIAL 6 – NOTES ON OVERLAY ORDERS

1. Introduction . Overlay Os are the combination of written and graphic instrs on onetrace containing enough info for a comd to carry out his specified tasks.

2. Gen. When producing an overlay opO it is axiomatic that the max amount of infoshould be rep graphically. The recipient of an order should be able to transpose trace ontohis map and then ‘fight’ from it. The temptation to produce too much info in order to gdagainst all untoward poss must be resisted. The fol only rep guidelines as production of anoverlay opO ultimately entails subjective judgement by author. Overlays may be producedas ‘clears’, with or without a map background (‘taciprint’) or on paper.

3. Gen Rules .

a. The author must be free to put on overlay what he deems nec. The overlayshould show the sit as comd intends/expects it to be when op is carried out ratherthan current sit. The difference between ‘actual’ and ‘projected’ disposns must bemade clear.

b. The order may be issued by any suitable method.

c. The written part of order must fol same sequence as formal written orders andcan be produced in manuscript.

d. The requirements of speed normally dictate that overlays are handwritten andin only one colour. With increased use of CIS, a combination of typewritten text andhandwritten or computer-generated graphics may prove a useful altn, providedspeed is not sacrificed.

e. A logical way to proceed is to complete graphical overlay first. It is then easyto see what must be incl, in addition to mandatory sects, in written portion of ordereither because it has proved difficult to portray or it will cause too much clutter onoverlay.

4. The Overlay . The completed overlay should be a distillation of all info aval to comdcarrying out specific task. Those pts which cannot readily be transposed to graphics orwhich would obscure either map or trace detail should be written at side. Some particularpts to note are:

a. Task Org . Shown diagrammatically anywhere on the overlay. The ‘Nochanges except’ method should be used if poss.

b. En. Info may be given on overlay, on a separate overlay or by ref to otherdocs such as INTSUMs. Info which cannot be depicted should be written down.

c. Friendly Forces . Info concerning friendly forces other than those covered byorder, but which affects action of subordinate comds, can either be drawn on overlayor stated in the written portion.

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d. Msn . Originator’s msn must always be stated in writing.

e. Colon .

(1) A colon (:) indicates that detail relevant to subj is incl in graphics. Thiscould mean addl info or repetition of detail given in text.

(2) The colon should appear at the end of the para or sub para heading toindicate detail is incl in graphics; a colon would never appear here undernormal SD rules. If colon appears at end of text it indicates introduction of list(see sub-para 3f (Engrs) from example).

f. Mandatory Text . The msn, concept of ops and subordinates’ msns must beincl in text.

g. Subordinates’ Msns/Tasks . Subordinate fmns and units will always belisted whether or not info applicable to them is shown in writing or on the trace.

h. Coord Instrs . Key timings and grid refs (eg loc of minefd gaps) should belisted if not immediately obvious or emphasised on overlay.

i. Svc Sp . The svc sp org may be shown on a separate overlay or in a writtenannex.

j. HQ. Instrs concerning locs and mov of HQ will usually be given on overlay.

k. Symbols . Symbols other than those given in STANAG 2019 may be used;where nec these should be explained in a legend.

5. Despatching The Order . Apart from using LOs, DRs or the PCS, a good means ofdespatch for overlay Os is fax. PTARMIGAN fax will accept and transmit traces in A4width. These strips are normally cut into 1m lengths for ease of handling and arereassembled by the recipients. Whenever poss a matrix key should be drawn on the orderto asst addressee to piece it together. The size of overlay is not in itself a limiting factor:eg, when producing an admin overlay much of associated op overlay can be retained,extended where nec and the log input can be ‘patch and pasted’ onto original. (Fax willaccept sellotape joins and ‘pasted on’ sheets of paper!).

6. Summary. The aim of an overlay opO is to provide a quick set of simple ordersoutlining a comd’s concept of ops and msns for his subordinate comds. The shorter timefrom wng O to despatch more likely op is to be a success. Simplicity and speed willenhance sy.

7. Example . Example of overlay order is at Pages 6128-29. Note example is onlyshown on 2 pages for ease of repro in the SOHB. Spacing between lines has beencompressed (as it would be for real) to reduce size.

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OPCOM

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1

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2

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3

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SERIAL 7 – EXAMPLE OF AN OVERLAY OPO (DIV)1. SITUATION

a. En Forces: Addl to Ref C.b. Friendly Forces.

(1) COMLANDNW. No change to Ref B.(2) ARRC: No change to Ref B except 1 (UK) Armd Div now to secure southflank prior to commitment of 2 (UK) Armd Div. ME is destruction of en in ObjHAPPY DAY.(3) Neighbouring Fmns:(4) Air. Air parity throughout. Ten CAS sorties aval for op.

2. MISSION

1 (UK) Armd Div is to destroy en within sector an estb blocking posns facing south inorder to prevent en interference from south with 2 (UK) Armd Div op.

3. EXECUTIONA. Concept of Ops: Intent is to destroy the en in a sequential div attk culminating indef between COLD NIGHT and GIN FIZZ. 2 and 3 Armd Bdes destroy en in Objs ZULUCRY and LONG JOHN respectively. 3 Armd Bde cont and destroy en in Obj TARTARHORDE to secure north flank of 2 and Armd Bdes while Armd Bde pass through 2Armd Bde and destroy en i Obj DEVIL’S CAULDRON. 1 and 2 Armd Bdes then estbblocking posns facing south in areas DEVIL’S CAULDRON and ZULU CRYrespectively. Armd Bde become Div res. ME is destruction of en ii Obj DEVIL’SCAULDRON.b. 1 Armd Bde Msn:

(1) Carry out fwd passage of lines through 2 Armd Bde.(2) Destroy en in Obj DEVIL’S CAULDRON.(3) Estb blocking posn in area DEVIL’S CAULDRON facing south

in order to prevent en from south interfering with 2 (UK) Armd Div opc. 2 Armd Bde Msn:

(1) Destroy en in Obj ZULU CRY.(2) Estb blocking posn in area ZULU CRY facing south

in order to prevent en from south interfering with 2 (UK) Armd Div opd. 3 Armd Bde Msn: Destroy en in Objs LONG JOHN and TARTAR HORDE inorder to secure north flank of 2 and 3 Armd Bdes. Then Div res.e. Arty:

(1) Gen Sp. Prosecute deep battle. Pris:(a) CB.(b) Fix en in wester objs.

(2) CS. Initial Gun Gp rft: 2 and Regts RA to Armd Bde, Regt RA to 3Armd Bde.(3) AD. Pris:

(a) Routes.(b) HQs.

f. Engrs: Pris:(1) Mob sp to bdes.(2) C mob tasks to provide flank protection to south.(3) Route maint.

g. Avn: Div res throughout. Planning options i pri:(1) Sp destruction of en in Obj DEVIL’S CAULDRON.(2) Sp destruction of en in Obj ZULU CRY.

h. Air. Bdes for CAS sorties to this HQ.i. Coord Instrs.

(1) Timings:(2) Fireplan. To fol.(3) Bypassing Policy. Bdes may bypass en posns below pl str.

4. SERVICE SUPPORTa. CSS in fragO issued by 131000b. Replen to be complete by140200

5. COMMAND AND SIGNALa. Locs: Div Tac HQ initially movebehind 3 Armd Bde on RouteCROWN.b. Altn Comd. Comd 1 Armd Bde(Brig I CHRISTIE)/Div Altn HQ.c. Liaison. 1 Armd Bde LO to HQ2 Armd Bde by 140200.d. Surv/C Surv. SOP 602measures A-1, B-2, C-1, D-1, E-1,F-2. Lifted on orders COMARRC.

Distr: Copy No:

External:

Action:

HQ 1 Armd Bde 1-2

HQ 2 Armd Bde 3-4HQ 3 Armd Bde 5-6

Info:

Main HQ ARRC 7Main HQ 2 (UK) Armd Div 8Main HQ 3 (UK) Armd Div 9

Internal:

Action:

Step up HQ 10Arty 11-12Engr 13-14Comms 15-16Avn 17Tpt 18Med 19Sup 20ES 21Pro 22G1/G4 23G2/G3 24SO2 G3 (Air) 25

Info:

Comd 26File 27Comd’s Diary 28

CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION

OPO 5/9X

Ref:A. Map M726, Sheet 186, Edition 3-GSGS 1:50,000.B. 1 (UK) Armd Div and Div OpO 4/9X.C. 1 (UK) Armd Div INTSUM 16/9X.Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: ZULU.Task Org: (eff 140100)

Copy No 26 of 28 copiesTotal pages 1Main HQ 1 (UK) Armd DivWORPLESDONNC 971535Feb 9XOps 13

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COLD NIGHT

BALL RACE

BALL RACE

GIN FIZZ

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SERIAL 8 – NOTES ON COMPILING GRAPHICAL TASK ORGS

1. Conventions .

a. There are few rules for graphical task orgs. The aim should be to produce aclear, logical and unambiguous picture of gps and their respective states of comd foran op or phase of an op. For clarity a separate full or abbreviated task org may benec for each phase of an op when regp takes place.

b. The system is best equated to double entry book keeping, where entries aremade both in the credit and debit sects, in that changes to gp are shown in att anddet colms.

c. Regardless of the template you use, the fol info should be displayed in thecolms:

Level of comd in the title box at the head of each colm.Manoeuvre units op under a level of comd and state of comd of eachindividual unit in main sect of colm.Units det from a level of comd in (-) sect of colm.

2. Display . Task Org is displayed in colms. Each colm is headed by the symbol of afmn or unit immediately subordinate to the originator (ie a div opO is in bde colms, a bdeopO in regt, bn or BG colms). Tps alloc special tasks (res, rear area sy, gd, screen, etc)are usually listed under a colm headed ‘Special Tasks’. However where such a task is tobe carried out by one of the manoeuvre units/fmns it may remain in the main body of thetask org rather than move to ‘Special Tasks’ colm.Tps organic to originator (div tps, bde tps)are listed under separate colm, ‘Div Tps’ etc, but only changes to such tps need be shown.Blank colms may be left for regp of fmns or units.

3. States o f Comd. See Part 6. Op comd takes precedence over admin comd.Within colms all unit symbols are gp in the order:

FULL COMD UCADMINOPCOM UCADMIN less ....OPCON UCDMTACOM DSTACON Gen Sp

RftGen Sp Rft

Although opO task orgs usually only need to show op states of comd, both op and adminstates should be shown if the admin state changes or if there is a need to clarify the sit, ie:

OPCOM and UCADMINOPCOM and UCADMIN less ...OPCON and UCADMIN less ...OPCON and UCDMTACON and UCDM

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4. Precedence . Precedence for listing in each state of comd is:

Armr in order of unit precedence within each arm but note that in a bde task org,Inf the unit providing the BG HQ is shown as the first entry in the main sect

of the colm, regardless of unit precedence.

ArtyEngrComms in order of sizeAvn and, if of sameLog size, in numericalMed order.ESPro

5. BG Field Indicator . When the level of comd in a colm is a BG, it is not nec to list allthe sub units organic to that parent unit which are to remain gp with it. It is sufficient torepeat the regt or bn symbol with the addition of a minus sign to reflect any dets to anothercomd. Only the size indicator field on the colm title symbol will be capped to rep an all armsgp.

6. Dets.

a. Where a symbol shows (-), the det is to be shown in the (-) sect at the bottomof each colm. This rule applies to tps organic to originator and to non organic tpswho are then split up within the fmn they have come to sp. Non organic tps whicharrive already depleted to sp the fmn should have their previous dets shown againstthe symbol in the main colm.

b. When a fmn (eg bde) is det from its parent fmn (eg div) only the bde HQ andits own armd and inf units are det. If arty, engr or other units are also to be det thismust be shown under ‘Div Tps’, unless they are themselves organic rather thanaffiliated.

7. Special Tasks . If a special task (bde gd, div res) is based on 2 or more sub units ofequal size, the comd must be nominated by name or appt and shown in the colm.

8. Half Bars . Half bars are normally only used in relation to the ‘Special Tasks’ colmsto identify separate states of comd when there is more than one gp/task shown in a singlecolm. They fol the rules of para headings in non-op SD: once started they should continueto be used down to the next special task or level of comd which is then to be ident with a fullbar.

9. Date/Time Eff . The time at which the Task Org becomes eff must be specified.

10. Arty.

a. Arty organic to a fmn need not be shown under 'Fmn Tps' if alloc RFT or DS of a subordinate fmn or unit.

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b. Arty alloc to a fmn (eg div) from a higher fmn (eg corps) is shown as fmn tps(ie div tps).

c. Calibres of arty units (155 mm, 105 mm) are to be shown in lieu of the type ofeqpt (AS90, FH 70, Lt Gun etc). However MLRS and AD units should continue to beshown as MLRS, JAVELIN, RAPIER, HVM, etc.

11. LSD. LSDs are assumed to be deployed to their affiliated BG unless otherwisespecified.

12. Notes. Max use should be made of the 'Notes' colm to reduce the notation requiredagainst symbols in the graphical colms.

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ORIGINATOR RELATED ORDER TIME EFFECTIVE PHASE

OPO 2/9X 072200Z

EX SECRET

CLASSIFICATION5 of 30

COPY NO:

ANNEX A TO1 MECH BDE 123/G3DATED 7 JAN 9X

ORIGINATOR'S REF

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1. To Bde Gd.

2. To OPCOM 1 RTR BG on wdr Bde gd.

3. Becomes (2,2) on wdr of Bde gd.

4. RFT Tac Gp 1 RHA.

(-)

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CLASSIFICATION5 of 30

COPY NO:

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ORIGINATOR'S REF

1. To ARRC OPCON from 051900.

2. To ARRC OPCON.

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SERIAL 11 – EXAMPLE OF A CSS AFFILIATION LIST

PROTECTIVE MARKING Copy No of 58 copies ANNEX E TO 1(UK) ARMD DIV CSSO 6/9X DATED JAN 9X

ANNEX E – INITIAL CSS AFFILIATIONS – TO (UK) 1 ARMD DIV CSSOS 6/9X

Ser

Log Units

andAgencies

All Units

11 B

de S

p S

qn R

LC

12 B

de S

p S

qn R

LC

13 B

de S

p S

qn R

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14 D

iv T

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21 S

qn R

LC

22 S

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LC

23 S

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1.HQ 1 (UK) Armd DivMain X X X

2. Step Up X X X

3. Rear X X X

4. HQ DSG X X X

5.HQ 4 Armd Bde andBGs and unitsTACON (2)

X X X X

6.HQ 7 Armd Bde andBGs and units(TACON (2)

X X X X

7.HQ 20 Armd Bde andBGs and unitsTACON (2)

X X X X

8. 4 Regt RA (AS90) X X X

9. 26 Regt RA (AS90) X X X

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20. 12 Sqn RLC X X X

21. 13 Sqn RLC X X X

22. 14 Sqn RLC X X X

23. 21 Sqn RLC X X X

24. 22 Sqn RLC X X X

25. 23 Sqn RLC X X X

26. 24 Sqn RLC X X X

27. 61 Sqn RLC X X X

28. DS 1 X X X

29. DS 2 X X X

30. DS 3 X X X

31. 225 Fd Amb (V) X X X

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(a) (b) (2) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (I) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) (t) (u) (v) (w)

32. 12 GS Coy REME X X X

33. 11 GS Coy REME (4)

34. 5 GS Coy REME X X X

35. 4 CS Coy REME X X X

36. 7 CS Coy REME X X X

37. 20 CS Coy REME X X X

38.1 (UK_ Armd Div ProCoy X X X

39. 1 PC Sqn RLC X X X

40. B Ech

41. Spare (5)

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Notes :

1. The affiliation list is not connected with the CSSO in Serial 5.

2. The entries in Colm (b) at Sers 5-7 are simplified to save space. All units should be listed to preserve clarity.

3. 11 GS Coy is det but it is incl so that if and when it returns to 1 (UK) Armd Div the Annex can be updated simply.

4. Colms in addition to sers may also be incl as ‘spare’ to take account of changes in ORBAT.

5. Log affiliation lists are widely used at start of an op. Amdts can subsequently be made piecemeal and asrequired and notified by, eg. sig.

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DIV RV211900

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PW HOLDING AREA

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SERIAL 12 – EXAMPLE OF A CSS OVERLAY

Notes :

1. This overlay is not connected with the CSSO at Serial 5. It is assumed, however, that it isbeing issued as an annex to the main op O. This example is purely a location overlay.

2. The object of using an overlay is to simplify an order. It is often easier and quicker for therecipient to transfer info from an overlay onto a map than to search through a long list of tabulatedinfo.

3. Heading. In the example given it is not poss to incl a time that the overlay is ‘correct to’ or‘correct at’. However, whenever poss this info should be incl.

4. Grid Refs. Most admin instls in the div area are so large that there is no need to give a gridref. As always, however, the recipient of the O must be considered and it will normally be nec toincl some tabulated info, eg the loc of RVs may be given.

5. Tabulation. Examples of tables which might be used on an overlay are:

a. Table showing present and future locs with time of opening/closing:Present Future

Ser Unit/InstlLoc Closes Loc Closes

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

b. Table showing future locs; pin-pt grid refs required

Ser Unit/Instl Future Loc Open Remarks

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

c. Table showing present locs, times of drawing and units to use the various instls (see alsoCSS Affiliation List at Serial 11).

Ser Unit/Instl Loc Times Open Fmns/Units to Use

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

d. These tables can gen be drawn on the margins of the overlay.

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Copy No of 58 copiesANNEX A TO1(UK) ARMD DIV OPO 6/9XDATED JAN 9X

FUTURE LOCS 1(UK) ARMD DIV CSS UNITSRef:A. Map 501 UNITED KINGDOM, Sheet NM 30-3, Edition 1-GSGS 1:250,000

Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: ZULU

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SERIAL 13 – NOTES ON FRAGMENTARY ORDERS (FRAGO)

1. FRAGOs are an abbreviated form of opO. They may be used in 3 ways:

a. To issue timely changes to existing orders. This is the most commonly usedform of a FRAGO.

b. To issue key sects of an order before the complete order has been produced.

c. To provide specific instrs to comds who do not require the complete order.

2. The std opO sequence and para headings are used. However, after the headings,parts of the order which are unchanged or not essential are omitted. In a FRAGO issued toamend existing orders it will be usual for the msn to remain unchanged but for thesubordinates’ tasks to be amended to reflect new developments in the sit. If the sit haschanged to the extent that the msn has changed the issue of a FRAGO would beinappropriate and a new opO should be issued.

3. Gen written FRAGOs should fol the normal conventions of op SD and the rulesgoverning the production of opOs/overlay opOs. There are 2 exceptions:

a. The superscription of a schematic FRAGO can fol any reasonable format (seeexample at Serial 14.

b. The text of a FRAGO disseminated by sig should be in capitals throughout.

4. FRAGOs can be issued in schematic rather than overlay form to allow the order tobe produced in A4 size. This facilitates transmission by fax. Alternatively, electronic mail(E-Mail) may be used.

5. In the examples that fol distr lists have been cut short to save space.

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SERIAL 14 – EXAMPLE OF A SCHEMATIC FRAGO

DTG: 172015Z JUN 94

FROM: 8 ARMD BDE MAIN

TO: 1 RTR1 RHF4 REGT AAC

INFO: 1 (UK) ARMD DIV MAIN7 ARMD BDE MAIN1 RRF

OPS 13

FRAGO 3/9X: CHANGE TO OPO 5/9X

Task Org: 1 RTR (3,1) OPCON 8X from 7X WEF 172100Z until 181200Z.4 Regt AAC (-) OPCON 8X from 1X WEF 180200Z until 180800Z.

1. Situation

a. En Forces . En salient estb 7X area. 17 Tk Bn expected to be committed180100Z with obj br over River SPEY - ETA 180600Z. En intent to disrupt def indepth and seize br for 2nd ech div to exploit east.

b. Friendly Forces . Div plan now to fix and then destroy 17 Tk Bn in KillingArea (KA) ZULU in order to prevent en estb xings over River SPEY cfm.

c. Flanks .

(1) 7X holding in north although 1 RRW under severe pressure in south ofbde sector.

(2) 2X in south cont to hold along FEBA.

2. Mission

No change.

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3. Execution

a. Concept of Ops . Intent no change. En pen to be halted by 1 RHF BGblocking posn west of River SPEY. En fixed in KA ZULU and lead elms destroyedby arty, avn and air attack. Destruction completed by 1 RTR C attack from north.ME is destruction of en in KA ZULU.

b. 1 RHF (2, 2) Msn . Estb blocking posn ASP west of RIVER SPEY and preventen pen of River SPEY in order to fix en in KA ZULU for subsequent destruction by Cmove forces.

c. 4 Regt AAC Msn . Cause max attrition of en in KA ZULU in conjunc with artyand air assets in order to destroy en lead elms west of River SPEY.

d. 1 RTR (3, 1) Msn . Be prep on orders to destroy remaining elms of en in KAALFA in order to complete the destruction of the en west of River SPEY.

e. Arty .

(1) Close Sp .

(a) Gun Gps 9 and 10 Regts RA at 10 mins notice to rft Tac Gp 9Regt (1 RTR).

(b) Gun Gps 15 and 16 Regts RA at 10 mins notice to rft Tac Gp 15Regt (1 RHF).

(2) AD. TMRR WCOS to fol; coord by HQ Arty 1XX.

f. Coord Instrs .

(1) H Hr not before 180400Z, no later than 180700Z.

(2) CAS aval from 180400Z.

(3) TMRR open 180430Z, closes 180730Z.

4. Service Support

No change.

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5. Command and Signal

a. Altn Comd . Lt Col S D McGregor (CO 1 RHF)/Step Up HQ 8X.

b. AAAD . WCO Wpns Tight TMRR 180430Z-180730Z.

Acknowledge.

I M WRIGHTMajCOS

Internal Distr: Arty, Engr, AD/Avn/Air.

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SERIAL 15 – EXAMPLE OF A FRAGO IN MSG FORM

DTG: 151905Z JUL 9X

FROM: 8 ARMDIV

TO: 1 22 ARMDBDE23 ARMDBDE8 RTR

INFO: 2 (UK) CORPS9 ARMDDIV10 ARMDDIV21 ARMDBDE

(CLASSIFICATION)

SIC IAE

SUBJECT: FRAGO: CHANGE TO OPO 11

1. SITUATION. EN FORCE EST TO BE ONE TK BDE PREP TO C ATTACK 22 ARMDBDE.

2. MISSION. NO CHANGE.

3. EXECUTION.

A. 23 ARMD BDE. ADDL GP ONE ARMD AND ONE ARMD INF BG FROM 22 ARMDBDE WITH IMMEDIATE EFF. ATTACK ASP TO REPULSE EN C ATTACK AND SECUREHILL 322. BE PREP TO CONT ATTACK TO SOUTH. ADVISE H HR SOONEST.

B. 22 ARMD BDE. DET ONE ARMD AND ONE ARMD INF BG TO 23 ARMD BDE WITHIMMEDIATE EFF. DIV RES FROM 141200Z FOL 23 ARMD BDE: PREP TO SP IN PRI 23ARMD BDE AND 21 ARMD BDE.

C. 8 RTR. CONT TO SCREEN DIV EAST FLANK.

4. SERVICE SUPPORT. NO CHANGE.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL. NO CHANGE.

ACKNOWLEDGE

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SERIAL 16 – CONFIRMATORY NOTES (CFN NOTES)

1. At BG level and above OpOs may be accompanied by the issue of cfm notes. Thesenotes provide an aide memoire for those attending the O gp as well as valuable info tothose not present. If cfm notes are to be used they should be issued before the O gpbegins. If this is not poss those attending should bed told they will be issued later.

2. Content . Cfm notes are not a substitute for oral or written orders. There is no fixedcontent but the sequence should fol that of an opO as far as poss and should incl the 5main para headings of formal orders. If there is no requirement to incl detail in any onepara then the para heading should still be incl to ensure the para nos reflect the std paraheadings (see Para 1 – SITUATION in the example that fols). The amount of detail incl willvary according to the comd’s wishes and time aval. However a poss pri for the incl of detailis:

a. Comd’s msn and concept.

b. Subordinates’ msns.

c. Key coord instrs (in particular timings and grid references), svc sp and comdand sig detail.

3. Production . Cfm notes can be produced either typed or in manuscript. Typing canbe time consuming and at BG level photocopying neat manuscript may be preferable if timeis short. However, IT will allow later amdts to be incl with far less fuss.

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SERIAL 17 – EXAMPLE OF CFM NOTES

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HQ 1 Armd BdeNC 976423

Jan 9X

Ops 3

CFMO 6/9X

CFM NOTES TO OOs BY COMD 1 ARMD BDE AT NC 976423 AT 221515A

Refs:

A. Map M726, Sheet 150, Edition 1-GSGS, 1:50,000.B. 1 Armd Bde WngO 7/9X.

Time Zone Used Throughout the Notes: ALFA.

Task Org: 222330A Annex A.

1. SITUATION

2. MISSION

a. Takeover battle from Div gd force on HAPPY DAY.

b. Inflict max attrition on en within bdrys.

c. Prevent pen of BRIGHT DAWN within bdrys.

in order to fix en in Killing Area (KA) WHISKY for destruction by Div C move force.

3. EXECUTION

a. Concept of Ops. Intent is to enhance line of AVON-KENNET Canal as obsand use Bde res to block any potential pen.

(1) Preventing pen of BRIGHT DAWN and fixing en in KA WHISKY forsubsequent destruction by Div C move force.

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(2) QDG left, 1 GREN GDS right, RDG fwd as gd force.

(3) 1 RHF Bde res.

(4) RDG take over battle from Div screen force on HAPPY DAY, destroyrecce and ident en axes before wdr to Bde res.

(5) Fwd BGs take over battle from RDG on KEEN WIND and prevent penof BRIGHT DAWN by developing strong def posns astride line KENNET-AVON Canal.

(6) Potential pen to be blocked by 1 RHF C move options thus fixing en inKA WHISKY for destruction by Div C move force.

(7) ME is to prevent en pen of BRIGHT DAWN.

b. QDG BG Msn.

(1) Take over battle from RDG on KEEN WIND.

(2) Cause max attrition of en within bdrys.

(3) Prevent en developing line of A234 as axis through area.

in order to prevent pen of BRIGHT DAWN within bdrys.

c. RDG BG Msn.

(1) Take over battle from Div screen force on HAPPY DAY.

(2) Destroy en recce within bdrys.

(3) Ident en axes within bdrys.

in order to prevent en ident main def posns. Then Bde res.

d. 1 GREN GDS BG Msn.

(1) Take over battle from RDG on KEEN WIND.

(2) Cause max attrition of en within bdrys.

(3) Prevent en developing line of B5463 as axis through area.

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e. 1 RHF BG (Bde Res). Be prep to conduct fol C move options in pri order:

(1) Blocking option in QDG area.

(2) Blocking option in 1 GREN GDS area.

(3) C attack option in QDG area.

(4) C attack option in 1 GREN GDS area.

(5) Sp to Div C move force op.

f. Arty Pris. 47 Regt RA RFT:

(1) Asst fwd BGs to prevent pen of BRIGHT DAWN.

(2) Sp to Bde res options.

g. Engr Pris.

(1) Bde C mob plan.

(2) Mob sp to Bde res.

h. Coord Instrs.

(1) Timings. Gd force deployed/def posns complete by 240500.

(2) Mines and Def Stores. Bids to Bde HQ by 221900.

(3) Obs Plan. Annex B.

(4) Fire Plan. Annex C.

4. SERVICE SUPPORT

All units deploy with 7 days C sups. DP sp not aval before 262000.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL

a. Locs. HQ 1 Armd Bde remain present loc until further notice. Step Up loc NC995449 from 221900.

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b. Altn Comd /HQ. Lt Col B T James (CO 1 RHF) /Step Up 1 Armd Bde.

c. Liaison.

(1) LOs. 1 (UK) Armd Div LO to Res Dml DARK STAR by 230900.

(2) Coord Pts. Wef 230500 and every 6 hrs thereafter fol coord pts to beestb:

(a) QDG BG with 1 DWR BG (4 (UK) Div) at NC 882341.

(b) 1 GREN GDS with 1 PWRR (2 Armd Bde) at NC 894496.

d. EMCON. No change to Ref B.

e. Codewords.

(1) HORNBY - Bde res to implement blocking option in QDG area.

(2) DINKY - Bde res to implement blocking option in 1 GREN GDS area.

(3) LEGO - Bde res to implement C attack option in QDG area.

(4) MECCANO - Bde res to implement C attack option in 1 GREN GD Sarea.

f. Nicknames.

(1) DARK STAR - res dml NC 829427.

(2) DEEP HOLE - res dml NC 814597.

B G BARKERMajCOS

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Annexes:

A. Task Org (not incl).B. Obs Plan (not incl).C. Fire Plan (not incl).

Distr:

External:

Action: Copy No incl all Annexes

QDG 1RDG 21 GREN GDS 31 RHF 4

Info:

HQ 1 (UK) Armd Div 5,6HQ 4 (UK) Div 7HQ 2 Armd Bde 8HQ 3 Armd Bde 9

Internal:

Action:

Step Up HQ 10Tac HQ 11Arty 12Engr 13Comms 14AD/Avn/Air 15G1/G4 16G2/G3 17

Info:

Comd 18File 19Comd’s Diary 20Spare 21-23

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SERIAL 18 – WARNING ORDER (WNGO)

1. The amount of detail incl in a wngO will depend upon the time aval and the inforequired to initiate essential action. The more info incl the more prep can be carried out bysubordinates. Thus the msn, concept of ops and subordinates’ msns/tasks should be givenif known; if this is not poss the scope of ops and probable msns/tasks will suffice until moredetails are aval.

2. WngOs are normally issued at the fol times:

a. Immediately after the receipt of a WngO from a superior HQ.

b. Once a comd has completed his msn analysis.

c. Once a comd has completed his estimate.

d. As add info becomes aval.

3. There is no specific format for a wngO although it is preferable to use the std opOsequence and para headings.

4. Gen written wngOs should fol the normal conventions of op SD and the rulesgoverning the production of opOs/overlay opOs. There are 2 exceptions:

a. The superscription of a schematic wngO can fol any reasonable format (seeexample at Serial 19).

b. The text of a wngO disseminated by sig should be in capitals throughout.

5. WngOs can be issued in schematic rather than overlay form to allow the order to beproduced in A4 size. This facilitates transmission by fax. Alternatively, electronic mail (E-Mail) may be used.

6. In the examples that fol distr lists have been cut short to save space.

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SERIAL 19 – EXAMPLE OF A SCHEMATIC WNGO

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DTG: 031630Z Jan 9X

From: 3 (UK) Armd Div Main

To: 6 Armd Bde7 Armd Bde8 Armd Bde

Ops 13

3 XX

WNGO

Ref:

A. 3XX

INTSUM 5/9X.

Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: ZULU.

Task Org: No change except 3XX

Arty and 3 Regt AAC revert to OPCOM WEF 032359.

1. SITUATION

a. En Forces. No change from Ref A except en 1st tac ech of 3 CAA on PHEASANTTAIL by 041800. 2nd tac ech likely enter brhd from 042359 and breakout SE from050530.

b. Friendly Forces.

(1) LANDCENT intent is for 1XXX

(UK) to restore FEBA and 3XXX

(US) to launch Coffensive against 1 Fantasian Front.

(2) Corps C move option: 1XX

hold flanks of en pen, 3 XX

fix en on PHEASANTTAIL and then destroy rear elms of en 2nd tac ech in Objs ALFA and BRAVO. 1 , spby corps assets, then destroy remaining elms of 2nd tac ech while 3 restore FEBA.

c. Flanks. 2 XX

(UK) and 3 XX

(GE) fronts stable.

d. Air. No change.

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2. MISSION

To destroy en in Objs ALFA and BRAVO in order to restore FEBA.

3. EXECUTION

a. Concept of Ops. Intent to fix en on PHEASANT TAIL and then destroy en

rear elms thereby estb conditions for 1 XX

to complete destruction of en and for 3

to restore FEBA. 8 X

estb blocking posn along PHEASANT TAIL east of HIGHAM

and fix en for subsequent ops. 6 X

asslt into Obj ALFA and 7 X

asslt into Obj BRAVO

destroying rear elms of en 2nd tac ech. 8 cont to sp 1 XX

op to destroy remaining en

whilst 6 X

and 7 X

restore FEBA. ME is destruction of en on Obj BRAVO.

b. Probable Msns/Tasks. See Schematic.

c. Coord Instrs.

(1) Timings.

(a) H Hr not before 050530.

(b) No move (less R gp/har party) before 041800.

(2) LD. East end of wood ST 6982 - ST 6876.

(3) Orders. Overlay opO issued by 032300.

4. SERVICE SUPPORT.

Initial replen complete by 032300. Addl replen aval in fwd assy area.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL.

EMCON: SOP 602 A2 until lifted by Comd 3 .

Acknowledge.A G DUFFYColCOS

Internal Distr: Arty, Engrs, Comms, Avn.

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SERIAL 20 – EXAMPLE OF A WNGO IN MSG FORM

R 060606Z JAN 9X

FM: 19 MECHBDE MAIN

TO: 2 RRF1 RRWR RGJ

EX SECRETSIC 1ABOPS 13

WNG O 7/9X

ONE. 19 MECH BDE TO OCCUPY BLOCKING POSN AREA SW OF WINCANTON (SU7028). LIKELY TASKS: 1 RGJ AREA YARLINGTON (SU 6529), 1 RRW AREA HOLTON(SU 6926). 2 RRF DEPTH IN WINCANTON.

TWO. NO MOVE BEFORE 061045Z EXCEPT RECCE ELMS AND HAR PARTIES. MOVDETAILS TO FOL.

THREE. O GP 061000Z AT WINCANTON, RV TO FOL.

FOUR. ONE RECCE HEL AVAL FOR EACH BG FOR RECCE FROM 060930Z, NOMOVE WEST OF WINCANTON BEFORE BDE O GP.

FIVE. REPLEN BEFORE MOV.

SIX. ACKNOLWEDGE.

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SERIAL 21 – INTRO TO NATO (ARRC) STAFF DUTIES

Types of Order

1. The main types of orders which will be used by fmns in the ARRC are OperationOrders (OPORD) and Logistic Orders (LOGORD), Warning Orders (WNGO), FragmentaryOrders (FRAGO) and Movement Orders (MOVO).

a. OPORD. Directives that are usually formal and issued by the commander tosubordinate commanders for the purpose of effecting the co-ordinated execution ofan operation. OPORDs are the executive instruments that enact an OPLAN. Thetemplate used by the ARRC is at Serial 22.

b. LOGORD. The LOGORD will be the means by which all logistic and servicesupport orders are disseminated to subordinate formations and Corps Troops.Details of the format are contained in the ARRC Publication covering SOPs(TACSOP 6010).

c. WNGO. Both an OPLAN/OPORD and a LOGSUPLAN/LOGORD may bepreceded by a WNGO. A WNGO is designed to allow subordinate commanders toinitiate preparations for a new operation. The format is not fixed but should adhereto the basic headings set down in Serial 23 and contain as much information aspossible. The WNGO is also used during the planning process and will have setformats for different stages of the planning process.

d. FRAGO. A FRAGO (an abbreviated form of an OPORD) will be issued whenthe Corps’ mission has not changed, but when adjustments are required to thecurrent OPLAN. (This form of order eliminates the requirement to restate informationcontained in a previous OPORD). It may be issued as text or a sketch withaccompanying text. It will normally be written and disseminated by G3 Ops. Anexample of the template used by HQ ARRC is at Serial 24.

e. MOVO. A MOVO will be issued as an annex either to an OPORD or aLOGORD.

2. Electronic copies of the templates at Serials 22-24 are available on the ElectronicCorps Information Database (ELCID) or through G3 Ops at HQ ARRC.

Abbreviations

3. Only abbreviations that are approved by NATO should be used. If an author is inany doubt, the word should be written in full.Authority for Release

4. All OPORD will be signed by COMARRC, or in his absence COSARRC. AllLOGORD will be signed by DCOS Sp. All FRAGOs will be released by DCOS Ops unless,in his opinion, they require higher level clearance, in which case they will be signed byCOSARRC or COMARRC.

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Dissemination

5. The primary means of disseminating orders will be signal message. Orders will alsobe transmitted by facsimile copying machine and sent by electronic mail. The followingprocedures apply:

a. Hard Copy . Where documents classified NATO SECRET or higher arrive bysignal message or facsimile copying machine they are to be annotated with the copynumber before being distributed internally by a subordinate headquarters. Ifaddressees require more copies they are to request them through G3 Ops, HQARRC.

b. Electronic Copy . No electronic copies of the original are to be sent fromsubordinate headquarters without authority from G3 Ops, HQ ARRC.

6. Assigned divisions and Corps Troops are to submit copies of their key OPORDs andFRAGOs to HQ ARRC as early as possible. These have to be presented in Egnlish andfollow the following guidelines:

a. Written Orders . All written orders submitted electronically to HQ ARRC haveto be compatible with the ARRC software as laid down in ARRC SOPs (TACSOP1037). NATO formats are to be used. They should be classified and show theoriginator.

b. Traces . The standard map used by HQ ARRC is the 1:100,000 map. Tracesshould always be marked with the classification; the details of the document to whichthey refer; at least three reference points for the map to which they refer; the scale ofthe map to which they refer; and be dated.

7. Related TACSOPs : The following TACSOPs may also be useful for staff planning:

a. 1012 – Operational and Contingency Planning.

b. 1037 – Information Systems.

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SERIAL 22 – NATO TEMPLATE FOR AN OPORD

NATO CLASSIFICATION

Copy No _____ of _____ CopiesHQ ARRC MAIN

(DTG is Date-Time-Group) LOCATION DTG

See Distribution:

HQ ARRC OPORD NO /97 – OPERATIONNICKNAME

REFERENCES: A.

H hour is: DDTTTTTime Zone Used Throughout Order: ZULU

TASK ORGANISATION: Annex A.

1. (SC) SITUATION

a. General.

(Could include paragraphs on the economicsituation, political situation and definitions.)(Information on the background to thedevelopment of the Plan/Order.)

b. Operational Conditions,Scope and Objectives.

c. Enemy Forces. (May start with ‘Annex B’, or titled RiskAssessment in COPs.)

d. Centres of Gravity.

Enemy.

Own.

e. Friendly Forces.

f. Attachments andDetachments.

(May be deleted if all details are in theTASKORG.)

g. (Assumptions). (Only in OPLAN/COP.)

h. Constraints.

2. (SC) MISSION

3. (SC) EXECUTION

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a. Concept of Operations.

(1) COMARRC/s Intent.

(2) Scheme of Manoeuvre.

(3) Main Effort (ME).

(This must include (1) to (3) and couldcontain any of the remainder. It couldalso include paragraphs on HNS, PW,NBC).(To include End-State.)

(May be broken down into phases.)

b. Tasks.

(1) Manoeuvre Formation 1.

(a) Task 1

(b) Task 2

in order to (unifying purpose)

(2) Manoeuvre Formation 2.

(a) Task 1

(b) Task 2

in order to (unifying purpose)

(Manoeuvre formations and units includeRecce, AH and SF. Formations and unitsunder OPCOM must have a missionstatement.)

(Where more than one task is given it isonly necessary to have one unifyingpurpose.)

(as above)

c. Air. Annex H. (Covering Air Commander’s Intent, CASprocedures, AD, ASM, AH, TH and C2.)

d. Fire Co-ordination. Annex E.

(1) Close operations.

(2) Deep operations.

(3) Rear operations.

(This Annex covers Ch FCOORD’s intent,concept of ops and tasks to Arty. Thisstyle of paragraph could also be used forEngr, Signals, SF, EW, PSYOPS, NBC,Rear Area Security Force (RASF).)

e. Corps Reserve.

f. Co-ordinating Instructions.

(1) Timings.

(2) ROE.

(Can also include Deployment,Movement, Routes, Boundaries,Transition Plan, NBC and any otherinstructions.)(This paragraph by exception only.)

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(3) Media line.

(4) CSurv/EMCON. Annex I

(Must determine whether it is active orpassive.)

4. (SC) SERVICE SUPPORT (Should reference the current HQ ARRCLOGSUPLAN or LOGORD.)

5. (SC) COMMAND AND SIGNAL

a. Command.

(1) Location of CPs.

FWD/TAC.

MAIN.

ALT.

REAR.

HQ RSC.

HQ RASF.

(2) Location of other HQs.

b. TOA.

c. Signal.

d. Liaison.

e. Point of Contact (POC).

f. Acknowledgement.

Authentication:

(Should include times for opening andclosing.)

(Should include higher formation HQ, HNHQ, and flanking formations.)

(Normally the drafter’s details.)

(Gives details of procedure foraddressees to acknowledge receipt andunderstanding of the OPORD.)

Lieutenant General, UK ArmyCOMARRC

Major General, UK ArmyCOSARRC

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NATO CLASSIFICATIONANNEXES:

ResponsibilitiesA. Task Organisation. G3 Plans/OpsB. Intelligence. G2C. Op Overlay. G3 Plans/OpsD. Synchronisation matrix. G3 Plans/OpsE. FCOORD. FCOORDF. Engineer. EngrG. Geographic Support. GeoH. Air. AirI. C2W (including deception, OPSEC, EW and PSYOPS). G3 OpsJ. Communications and Information Systems. G6K. Movement. G4 MovL. Logistics. G1/G4M. Rear Area Security. G3 OpsN. NBC Defence. G3 OpsO. Media Operations. MediaP. Civil Military Operations. G5 CMSQ. Rear Support Command. RSCR. Legal (including ROE). LegalS. Territorial Situation. G2/POLAD on OpsT. Host Nation Support. G5 HNSU. Liaison. G3 OpsV. Spare.W. Spare.X. Spare.Y. Spare.

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Distribution: Copy No Means of distribution

External:

Action:

Addressee 1 Copy No SignalCopy No E-MailCopy No Fax

Information:

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Internal:

Action:

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SERIAL 23 – NATO TEMPLATE FOR A WNGO

NATO CLASSIFICATION

1. SITUATION (General overview or update.)

2. MISSION (Stating whether likely or confirmed.)

3. EXECUTION

a. Tasks

b. Timings

(May include COMARRC’s Intent andScheme of Manoeuvre.)(Stating whether likely or confirmed.)

(Giving any known times for further issuingof orders.)

4. SERVICE SUPPORT

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL

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NATO CLASSIFICATION

TEXT IN BLUE SHOULD BE INCLUDED WHERE REQUIRED, OTHERWISE ITSHOULD BE DELETED.TEXT IN ITALICS EXPLAINS WHAT WILL BE ENTERED IN THE FIELD

MESSAGE FORM

_____________________

LINE 1 _____________________

LINE 2 _____________________

LINE 3 DE _____________________

LINE 4 _____________________

RELEASING OFFICER’S SIGNATURE

RANK AND NAMEIN BLOCK LETTERS: BG MAPLES DCOS OPS

FILE REF: FILE REFERENCE NUMBERTEL NO: PTARMIGAN TEL NO OF DRAFTERBRANCH: BRANCHDRAFTER: NAME OF DRAFTER

SERIAL NO:

ROUTED BY:TIME:PERFORATED BY;TIME:

TRANSMITTED BY:CHANNEL NO:TIME:OPERATOR:

FILING TIME:TOR:OPERATOR:FINAL CHECK:OPERATOR:

MESSAGE:PRECEDENCE – ACTION: PRECEDENCEPRECEDENCE – INFO: PRECEDENCE

DTG: DDHHHHZ MMM YY FRAGO XX

MESSAGE INSTRUCTIONS: AS REQUIREDREFERS TO CLASSIFIED MESSAGE: YES OR NO

FROM: ARRC MAIN LOCATION

TO: LIST X BROKEN DOWN INTO ACTION AND INFOADDRESSEES IF POSSIBLE

INTERNAL: LIST O

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CLASSIFICATION: AS REQUIREDSIC: EXERCISE OR OPERATION SIC FOLLOWED BY /IAEEXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE AS APPROPRIATE

DETAILS OF ANY ADDRESSEES WITHIN RECEIVING HQS (EG 1(UK) ARMD DIVFOR EW TROOP)

EX/OP/(-)// EX OR OP NAMEMSGID/FRAGO/ARRC/(-)// FRAGO NUMBERREF/A/(-)(-)/(-)(-)// MESSAGE TYPE, ORIGINATOR/DTG/SIC OR FILE NOREF/B/(-)(-)/(-)(-)// AS REQUIREDEFDT/(-)// DTG THAT THE MESSAGE IS EFFECTIVE AT, ALWAYS

IN ZULUORGID/ARRC/CORPS/ON/-/SHAPE/J/MAP/SERIAL)/(SUFFIX)/(SHEET)/(EDITION)//

SUBJECT: SUBJECT OF FRAGO

TASK ORG.

1. SITUATION.

A. ENEMY FORCES.

B. FRIENDLY FORCES.

2. MISSION.

3. EXECUTION.

A. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS.

(1) COMARRC’s INTENT.

(2) SCHEME OF MANOEUVRE.

(3) MAIN EFFORT.

B. FORMATION 1 TASK.

C. FORMATION 2 TASK.

D. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS.

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4. SERVICE SUPPORT.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL.

ACTION ADDRESSEES ARE TO ACKNOWLEDGE TO HQ ARRC G3 OPS,PTARMIGAN 2201253 (PTARMIGAN NUMBER OF WATCHKEEPER WHO ISCOLLATING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS) ON RECEIPT

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE AS APPROPRIATE

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Note:

1. Paragraphs where “No Change” would be sufficient will be excluded from a FRAGO.This will shorten the length of the document.

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D/DGD&D/18/35/54 Army Code 71038

PART 6

MISCELLANEOUS

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PART 6 – GLOSSARIES

Serial 1 Principal Joint Abbreviations (extracted from JWP 0.01.1)Serial 2 Principal Operational AbbreviationsSerial 3 Glossary of Useful Tactical TermsSerial 4 Glossary of CIS TermsSerial 5 National Distinguishing LettersSerial 6 Army Grades within NATOSerial 7 Precedence within the Regular ArmySerial 8 Precedence within the Territorial ArmySerials 9-10 Spare

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SERIAL 1 – PRINCIPAL JOINT SERVICE ABBREVIATIONS(Extracted from JWP 0.01.1)

AA Anti-Aircraft/Automatic AssociationAAA Anti-Aircraft ArtilleryAAC Army Air CorpsAADC Area Air Defence CommanderAAP Allied Administrative PublicationAAR Air-to-Air RefuellingAAW Anti-Air WarfareAAWC Anti-Air Warfare CommanderABCA American-British-Canadian-Australian (Armies Standardisation)ABCC Airborne Battlefield Command & Control CentreABMS Anti-Ballistic Missile SystemAC Air Co-ordinatorACA Airspace Control AuthorityACC Air Component CommanderACCS Air/Airborne Command and Control SystemACE Allied Command EuropeACINT Acoustic IntelligenceACLANT Allied Command, AtlanticACO Airspace Control OrderACOUSTINT Acoustic IntelligenceACP Airspace Control Plan/Allied Communications PublicationACR Airspace Control RequestACS Airspace Control SystemACSG Air Combat Support GroupACSU Air Combat Support UnitAD Air DefenceADatP Allied Data PublicationADC Air Defence CommanderADGE Air Defence Ground EnvironmentADIZ Air Defence Identification ZoneADOC Air Defence Operations CentreADP Automated Data Process(ing)ADPE Automated Data Processing EquipmentADPSO Automated Data Processing Security OfficerADR Aircraft Damage RepairADS Air Despatch ServiceAEP Allied Engineering PublicationAER Authorised Explosive Representative(s)AEW Airborne Early WarningAF Amphibious Force / Augmentation ForcesAFCENT Allied Forces Central EuropeAFM Army Field ManualAFMSS Air Force Mission Support SystemAFTN Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication NetworkAH Attack HelicopterAHQ Air HeadquartersAI Air Interdiction

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AIDU Aeronautical Information Documentation UnitAIG Address Indicator GroupsAll Area of Intelligence InterestAIR Area of Intelligence ResponsibilityAIRINTSUM Air Intelligence SummaryAJODWG Allied Joint Operations Doctrine Working GroupAJP Allied Joint PublicationALARM Air Launched Anti-Radiation MissileALC Air Logistic CellALCC Airlift Co-ordination CentreALFENS Automatic Low Flying Enquiry Notification SystemALP Allied Logistic PublicationALSG Air Logistics and Support GroupALSP Aggregate Level Simulation ProtocolALSS Advanced Logistics Support SiteAML Augmentee Manning ListAMP Analysis of Mobility PlatformAMT Air Management TelegraphAO(O) Area of OperationsAOA Amphibious Objective Area/Avenue of ApproachAOC Air Officer Commanding/Air Operations CentreAOCC Air Operations Control CentreAOD Air Operations Directive/Absent on DutyAOI Area of InterestAOII Area of Intelligence InterestAOIR Area of Intelligence ResponsibilityAOL Absent on LeaveAOR Area of ResponsibilityAP Allied PublicationAPI Application Programme InterfacesAPIC Allied Press Information CentreAPOD Air Polls of DisembarkationAPOE Air Ports of EmbarkationARCC Air Rescue Co-ordination CentreAREC Air Resource Element Co-ordinatorARINC Aeronautical Radio IncorporatedARL Air Rear LinkARP Applied Research ProgrammeARRC Allied Command Europe Rapid Reaction CorpsASAC All Source Analysis CellASAS All Source Analysis SystemASC All Sources CellASCC Air Standardisation Co-ordinating CommitteeASMA Air Staff Management AidA/SPOD Air/Sea Point of DisembarkationA/SPOE Air/Sea Point of EmbarkationASS Aviation Support ShipASTOR Airborne Stand-Off RadarASUW Anti-Surface WarfareASUWC Anti-Surface Warfare Commander

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ASW Anti-Submarine WarfareASWC Anti-Submarine Warfare CommanderAT Air TransportAT Air TransportATC Air Traffic ControlATF Amphibious Task ForceATG Amphibious Task GroupATGW Anti-Tank Guided WeaponATM Air Tasking MessageATO Air Tasking Order/Ammunition Technical OfficerATP Allied Tactical PublicationATUFT Aircraft Taken Up From TradeATW Advanced Tactical WorkstationAUTODIN Automatic Digital NetworkAWACS Airborne Warning and Control SystemAWC Air Warfare Centre (UK)/Army War College (US)AWDS Automated Weather Distribution SystemAWE Atomic Weapons EstablishmentAWX All Weather Fighter

BATCO British Army Tactical CodeBCR Battle Casualty ReplacementsBDA Battle Damage AssessmentBDD British Defence DoctrineBFI Bulk Fuel InstallationBICES Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation SystemBITE Built-In Test EquipmentBMA Brigade Maintenance AreaBMD Ballistic Missile DefenceBMIS Battle Management Information SystemBPA Battlefield Psychological ActivitiesBPU Brigade Provost UnitBRACIS Biological, Radiological and Chemical Information SystemBSG Brigade Support GroupBVI Beyond Visual Range

C&P Characteristics and PerformanceC2 Command and ControlC2CS Command and Control Communications SystemsC21PS Command and Control Information Processing SystemC21S Command and Control Information SystemsC2W Command and Control WarfareC2W Command and Control WarfareC31 Command, Control, Communications, and IntelligenceC41 Command, Control, Communications, Computers and IntelligenceCADA Co-ordinated Air Defence AreaCADIMS Co-ordinated Air Defence in Mutual SupportCAFMS Computer Assisted Force Management System

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CAG Carrier Air Group/Contingency Action GroupCAO Chief Administrative OfficerCAOC Combined Air Operations CentreCAP Combat Air PatrolCAS Close Air SupportCASEVAC Casualty EvacuationCASP Co-ordinated Air/Sea ProceduresCATF Commander, Amphibious Task ForceCBF Commander British ForcesCBU Cluster Bomb UnitCBW Chemical and Biological WarfareCCATF Commander, Combined Amphibious Task ForceCCE Common Communication EnvironmentCCIRM Collection, Co-ordination and Intelligence Requirements ManagementCCIRs Commander's Critical Information RequirementsCCIS Command Control and Information SystemCCLF Commander Combined Landing ForceCDI Chief of Defence IntelligenceCDL Chief of Defence LogisticsCDS Chief of the Defence StaffCEP Civil Emergency Planning/Circular Error ProbableCESG Communications Electronic Security GroupCF Contingency ForcesCFX Command Formation ExerciseCGS Chief of the General StaffCHOP Change of Operational ControlCHOTS Command Headquarters Office Technology SystemCl Counter IntelligenceCIB Common Image BaselineCIMIC Civil-Military Co-operationCIS Communications and Information SystemsCISO CIS OfficerCiv Sec Civil SecretaryCIW Close-In Weapon SystemCJFO Chief of Joint Force OperationsCJFORT Commander Joint Force Operational Readiness and TrainingCIO Chief of Joint OperationsCJRDFO Chief, Joint Rapid Deployment Force OperationsCJTF Combined Joint Task Force (NATO)/Commander Joint Task Force

(US)CLF Commander Landing ForceCMCC Civil-Military Co-ordination CentreCMP Common Message ProcessorCMPF Centralised Mission Planning FacilityCMS Civil-Military SupportCMX Crisis Management ExerciseCoA Course of ActionCOBR Cabinet Office Briefing RoomCOE Common Operating Environment/Contingent Owned EquipmentCoG Centre of Gravity

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COIN Counter InsurgencyCOMAO Composite Air OperationsCOMATG Commander Amphibious Task GroupCOMCJTF Commander, Combined Joint Task ForceCOMD REP Commanders' RepresentativesCOMINT Communications IntelligenceCOMMCEN Communications CentreCOMPLAN Communications PlanCOMPUSEC Computer SecurityCOMSEC Communications SecurityCONOPS Concept of OperationCOP Contingency Operation PlanCOS Chief of Staff/Chiefs of Staff (MOD)COSSEC Chiefs of Staff SecretariatCOTS Commercial Off-The-ShelfCPIO Chief Press Information OfficerCPS Covert Passive Surveillance/Characters Per SecondCPT Contingency Planning TeamCPX Command Post ExerciseCRC Control and Reporting Centre (Air Force)CRL(H) Contingency Rear Link (High Frequency)CRL (S) Contingency Rear Link (Satellite)CRP Control and Reporting PostCSAR Combat Search and RescueCSBM Confidence and Security-Building MeasuresCSCF Co-ordination of Supporting Command FunctionCSS Combat Service Support/Command Support SystemCSSG Combat Service Support GroupCTAPS Contingency Theatre Automated Planning SystemCTG Carrier Task GroupCV Aircraft CarrierCVBG Carrier Battle GroupCVS Aircraft Carrier, ASWCWC Composite Warfare Commander

DA Decision Aid/Defence AttachéDBMIS Deployable Battle Management Information SystemDCA Defensive Counter Air (also referred to as Air Defence (AD))DCDS(C) Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Commitments)DCMC Defence Crisis Management Centre/CommitteeDCMO Defence Crisis Management OrganisationDCMPF Deployed Centralised Mission Planning FacilityDCN Defence Communications NetworkDCS Defence Communication Service/Defence Courier ServiceDCSA Defence Communications Services AgencyDD DestroyerDDG Guided Missile DestroyerDE Directed EnergyDGIGR Director General Intelligence and Geographic Resources

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DI GI Defence Intelligence Global IssuesDI IM Defence Intelligence Imagery ManagementDI NC Defence Intelligence Naval CollectionDI P&R Defence Intelligence Programmes and ResourcesDI RA Defence Intelligence Regional AssessmentsDI SI Defence Intelligence Signal IntelligenceDI ST Defence Intelligence Scientific and TechnicalDI T&C Defence Intelligence Targeting and CurrentDIAS Defence Intelligence Analysis StaffDIMHS Defence Intelligence Message Handling SystemDIS Defence Intelligence StaffDISC Defence Intelligence and Security CentreDISS Defence Intelligence and Security SchoolDJFTS Director Joint Force Training and StandardsDMA Defence Mapping AgencyDOA Desired Order of Arrival/Dead on ArrivalDOAST Desired Order of Arrival Staff TableDOB Deployment Operating BaseDOPC Defence and Overseas Policy CommitteeDP Decisive PointDPA Defence Planning AssumptionsDPC Defence Planning CommitteeDPKO (UN) Department of Peacekeeping OperationsDPQ Defence Planning QuestionnaireDSB Double Side BandDSCS Defence Satellite Communication SystemDSF Director Special ForcesDSG Divisional Support GroupDSN Defence Switched NetworkDTMA Defence Transport and Movement AgencyD-USAS Deployed Unit Supply and Accounting SystemDZ Drop Zone

ECI Expeditionary Campaign InfrastructureECCM Electronic Counter CountermeasuresECM Electronic CountermeasuresED Electronic DeceptionEEFI Essential Elements of Friendly InformationEHF Extra High FrequencyELINT Electronic IntelligenceEM ElectromagneticEMCON Emission ControlEMP Electromagnetic PulseEN Electronic NeutralisationEOB Enemy Order of Battle/Electronic Order of BattleEOD Explosive Ordnance DisposalEP Evacuation PointEPM Electronic Protective MeasuresESM Electronic Warfare Support Measures

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EW Electronic Warfare/Early WarningEWC Electronic Warfare Co-ordinatorEWCC Electronic Warfare Co-ordination CellEWMS Electronic Warfare Mutual Support

FAAWC Force Anti-Air Warfare CommanderFAC Forward Air ControllerFACA Force Air Co-ordination AreaFBA Fighter Bomber AttackFCI Future Corporate InfrastructureFCO Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeFd Sy Field SecurityFEBA Forward Edge of the Battle AreaFET Force Element TableFEZ Fighter Engagement ZoneFF FrigateFFA Free Fire AreaFFAO Force Field Admin OfficeFFG Guided Missile FrigateFGA Fighter Ground AttackFHT Field Humint TeamFIBUA Fighting in Built-Up AreasFIDS Force Identification and Deployment SystemFISINT Foreign Instrumentation Signal IntelligenceFLC Force Logistic Co-ordinatorFLIP Flight Information PublicationFLIR Forward Looking Infra RedFLOT Forward Line of Own TroopsFLS Forward Logistic SiteFMB Forward Mounting BaseFMCC Force Movement Control CentreFMCU Force Movement Control UnitFMPU Force Military Police UnitFOB Forward Operating BaseFOC Full Operational CapabilityFOCSLE Fleet Operational Command System Life ExtensionFOD Foreign Object DamageFOTI Fleet Operational and Tactical InstructionsFPB Fast Patrol BoatFPG Functional Planning GuideFRS Forward Repair ShipFRSA Force Rear Support AreaFRSS Field Record Support SystemFSA Fire Support AreaFSCC Fire Support Co-ordination CentreFSCL Fire Support Co-ordination LineFSE Fire Support ElementFSG Forward Support GroupFSO Force Signal Officer (see JFCISO)

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FSU Forward Support UnitFTR Fit to ReceiveFTX Field Training ExerciseFW (A) Flight Watch (Area)

GBAD Ground Based Air DefenceGCCS Global Command and Control System (US)GCHQ Government Communications HeadquartersGCI Ground Controlled InterceptionGCSS Global Combat Support System (US)GEO/HYDRO INT Geographic/Hydrographic IntelligenceGESM Ground Environment System Manager (Air Force)GFE Government Funded EquipmentGIS Geographic Information ServicesGLC Group Logistic Co-ordinatorGPS Global Positioning SystemGPWR General Purpose War Reserves

HAS Hardened Aircraft ShelterHAHO High Altitude High Opening Parachute TechniqueHALO High Altitude Low Opening Parachute TechniqueHDS Helicopter Delivery ServiceHEC Helicopter Element Co-ordinatorHF High FrequencyHMA Her Majesty's AmbassadorHMG Her Majesty's GovernmentHNS Host Nation SupportHRR High Readiness to MoveHTUFIF Helicopter(s) Taken Up From TradeHUMINT Human IntelligenceHVM High Velocity Missile

I&W Indicators & WarningIA Implementing ArrangementsIADS Integrated Air Defence SystemICAO International Civil Aviation OrganisationICAOC Interim Combined Air Operations CentreICP Integrated Contingency PlanningICR In Country ResourcesICRC International Committee of the Red CrossICS Integrated Communications SystemIDB Integrated Data BaseIEBL Inter-Entity Boundary LineIED Improvised Explosive DeviceIER Information Exchange RequirementIFF Identification Friend or Foe (see also SIF and SSR)IFR Instrument Flight Rules

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ILS Integrated Logistic Support/Instrument Landing SystemIMINT Imagery IntelligenceIMN Intelligence Messaging NetworkIMP Intelligence Management Planims International Military StaffINFOSEC Information SecurityINFO OPS Information Operations (NATO)INTELSAT Intelligence SatelliteINTREP Intelligence ReportINTSUM Intelligence SummaryIO Information OperationsIOC Initial Operating CapabilityIPB Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace/BattlefieldIPE Individual Protection EquipmentIPLC International Private Leased CircuitIPR Intellectual Property RightsIR Intelli2ence Requirement/InfraredIRDS Infra Red Detection SystemIRF Immediate Reaction ForcesIS Internal Security/Information SystemsISAR Inverse Synthetic Aperture RadarISD In Set-vice DateISDN International Subscriber Dialling NetworkISG Imagery Intelligence Support GroupISTAR Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and ReconnaissanceIT Information TechnologyITAPS Imagery Transmission and Printing SystemITR In Theatre ReinforcementsIW Information Warfare

J2 Joint Intelligence StaffJAAT Joint Air Attack TeamJAMREP Jamming ReportJARIB Joint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence BoardJARIC Joint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence CentreJATE Joint Air Transport EstablishmentJATF Joint Amphibious Task ForceJATFOR Joint Airborne Task ForceJBD Joint Battlespace DigitisationJCCC Joint Communications Control CentreJCP Joint Contingency PlanJEL Joint Electronic LibraryJET Joint Essential Task (UK)JF Joint ForceJFAC(C) Joint Force Air Component (Commander)JFACC Joint Force Air Component CommanderJFAmphCC Joint Force Amphibious Component CommanderJFAmphCC Joint Force Amphibious Component CommanderJFC Joint Force Commander

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JFCISO Joint Force CIS OfficerJFET Joint Force Element TableJFFAO Joint Force Field Administrative OfficeJFHQ Joint Force HeadquartersJFIT Joint Field Interrogation TeamJFLC(C) Joint Force Land Component (Commander)JFLogC(C) Joint Force Logistic Component (Commander)JFMC(C) Joint Force Maritime Component (Commander)JFMS Joint Force Movement StaffJFOBU Joint Force Orientation and Briefing UnitJFOS Joint Force Operations StaffJFPG Joint Force Planning GroupJFSFC(C) Joint Force Special Forces Component (Commander)JFTMS Joint Force Transport and Movement StaffJHQ Joint HeadquartersJIB Joint Information Bureau (US)JIC Joint Intelligence CommitteeJICCC Joint Information and Communications Control CentreJIPB Joint Intelligence Preparation of the BattlespaceJIPTL Joint Integrated Prioritised Target ListJISE Joint Intelligence Support Element (US)JITL Joint Integrated Target ListJMC Joint Maritime Course/Joint Maritime CentreJMCC Joint Movements Co-ordination CentreJMCIS Joint Maritime Command Information SystemJMOTS Joint Maritime Operations Training StaffJOA Joint Operations AreaJOC Joint Operations CentreJOCOMEX Joint Communications ExerciseJOCS Joint Operational Command SystemJOIC Joint Operational Intelligence Cell (NATO)JOP Joint Operational PictureJOTS Joint Operations Tactical SystemJPG Joint Planning GroupJPITL Joint Prioritised Integrated Target ListJRCC Joint Rescue Co-ordination CentreJRRF Joint Rapid Reaction ForceJSCOC Joint Supply Chain Operations CentreJSCSC Joint Services Command and Staff CollegeJSIO Joint Services Intelligence OrganisationJSMTC Joint Services Mountain Training CentreJSOP Joint School of PhotographyJSOR Joint Statement of RequirementJSP Joint Services PublicationJSPI Joint School of Photographic InterpretationJSTARS Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar SystemJt Comd Joint CommanderJTCB Joint Targeting Co-ordination BoardJTFC Joint Task Force CommanderJTFHQ Joint Task Force Headquarters

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JTIDS Joint Tactical Information Distribution SystemJTMS Joint Transport and Movements StaffJTP Joint Theatre PlanJWICS Joint World-wide Intelligence Communications SystemJWFL Joint Warfare Publication

KDA Key Deployment AreaKP Key Point

LAAWC Local Anti-Air Warfare Co-ordinatorLAN Local Area NetworkLANDCSS Land Communications Sub SystemLANDINTSUM Land Intelligence SummaryLAV Lighter than Air VehicleLCA Landing Craft AssaultLCL Landing Craft LogisticLCU Landing Craft UtilityLCVP Landing Craft Vehicle and PersonnelLF Low FrequencyLGB Laser Guided BombLIC Low Intensity ConflictLO/LO Lift on/Lift off (ship)LOA Letter of ArrangementLOAC Law of Armed ConflictLOC Lines Of CommunicationsLOD Line of DepartureLOMEZ Low Level Engagement ZoneLPD Landing Platform DockLPH Landing Platform HelicopterLSL Landing Ship LogisticLST Landing Ship TankLZ Landing Zone

MA Military Attaché/Military AssistantMAAP Master Air Attack PlanMACA Military Aid to the Civil AuthoritiesMACC Military Aid to the Civil CommunityMACM Military Aid to the Civil MinistriesMACP Military Aid to the Civil PowerMANPADS Man-Portable Air Defence SystemMAO Military Assistance OverseasMAOC Maritime Air Operations CentreMAP Master Air PlanMAS Military Agency for StandardisationMASINT Measurement and Signature IntelligenceMAV Micro Air VehicleMC Military Committee

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MCC Movement Co-ordination CentreMCM Mine CountermeasuresMCMV Mine Counter Measures VesselMD Multinational DivisionMDF Main Defence ForceME Main EffortMEZ Military Exclusion Zone Missile Engagement ZoneMHQ Maritime HeadquartersMIDB Modernised Integrated DatabaseMILINFO Military InformationMILO Military Intelligence Liaison OfficerMILREP Military RepresentativeMISREP Mission ReportMITE Micro, Tactical Expendable VehicleMJLC Multinational Joint Logistic CentreMLU Mid-Life UpgradeMNC Major NATO Commander (see Strategic Commander)MNLC Multinational Logistic Commander/CentreMNMF Multinational Maritime ForceMOA Memorandum of AgreementMOB Main Operating BaseMOOTW Military Operations Other Than WarMOU Memorandum Of UnderstandingMPA Maritime Patrol AircraftMRL Maritime Rear LinkMSA Mutual Support ArrangementMSc Major Subordinate Commander (see Regional Commander)MSEL Master Scenario Events List (US)MSGID Message IdentificationMSS Material Support SystemMT Military Task/Motor TransportMW Mine WarfareMWC Mine Warfare Co-ordinator

NAC North Atlantic CouncilNACC North Atlantic Co-operation CouncilNAEWFOR NATO Airborne Early Warning ForceNAMAT Naval and Maritime Tactical (Code)NATO North Atlantic Treaty OrganisationNATO North Atlantic Treaty OrganisationNBC Nuclear, Biological and ChemicalNCC National Contingent CommanderNCS Naval Control of ShippingNEDB Nato Emitter Data BaseNEO Non-combatant Evacuation OperationNETF NATO Expanded Task ForceNFA No Fire AreaNGO Non-Governmental OrganisationNGS Naval Gunfire Support

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NIC National Intelligence CellNICS NATO Integrated Communication SystemNMR National Military RepresentativeNPS NATO Precautionary SystemNRG News Release Group (MOD)NSE National Support ElementNSFS Naval Surface Fire SupportNSO National SIGINT Organisation (GCHQ)NTF NATO Task ForceNTG NATO Task GroupNTM Notice to MoveNUCO Numerical CodeNVG Night Vision GogglesNWCS NATO Wide Communications System

OA Operational AnalysisOAS Offensive Air SupportOCA Offensive Counter AirOFTS Overseas Fixed Telecommunication ServiceOGD Other Government DepartmentOMIS Operational Manpower Information SystemOOA Out of AreaOOTW Operations Other Than WarOPCOM Operational CommandOPCON Operational ControlOPCON(RN) Maritime Command and Control SystemOPD Defence and Overseas Policy Committee of the CabinetOPDEF Operational DefectOPFOR Opposing ForceOPG Operations Planning GroupOPINTEL Operational IntelligenceOPLAN Operation PlanOPORD Operation OrderOPSEC Operations SecurityORBAT Order of BattleOSCE Organisation for Security and Co-operation in EuropeOSINT Open Source IntelligenceOT Operations TeamOTC Officer In Tactical CommandOTH Over The HorizonOTR Over Target Requirement

PANDA Personnel and AdministrationPAO Principle Accounting Officer(s)PATRON/MENTOR UK Secure Telephone SystemPCS Postal and Courier ServicePDA Port Defence AreaPDMS Point Defence Missile System

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PE Procurement ExecutivePERMREP Permanent RepresentativePGM Precision Guided MunitionPI (P INFO) Public InformationPlc Press Information CentrePIO Press Information OfficerPIR Priority Intelligence RequirementPJHQ Permanent Joint Headquarters (UK)PLB Personal Locator BeaconPMC Personnel, Mail and CargoPOC Point of ContactPOD Port of DisembarkationPOG Psychological Operations GroupPOL Petroleum, Oils and LubricantsPOW Prisoner(s) of WarPPI Political Policy IndicatorPRF Pulse Repetition FrequencyPSC Principal Subordinate CommanderPSO Peace Support OperationsPSPA Peace Support Psychological ActivitiesPSTN Public Service Telephone SystemPSYOPS Psychological OperationsPUS Permanent Under SecretaryPVO Private Voluntary OrganisationPWHQ Primary War Headquarters

QSTAG Quadripartite Standing Agreement

RADINT Radar IntelligenceRADHAZ Electromagnetic Radiation HazardRAP Recognised Air PictureRAS Replenishment at SeaRASU Rear Area Support UnitRATT Radio TeletypeRCC Rescue Co-ordination CentreRDD Required Delivery DateRF Reaction ForcesRFA Royal Fleet Auxiliary/Restrictive Fire AreaRFI Request for InformationRFL Restricted Frequency ListRIC Reconnaissance Intelligence CentreRISTA Reconnaissance, Intelligence, Surveillance and Target AcquisitionRIT Readiness In TheatreRLP Recognised Logistic PictureRMP Recognised Maritime PictureRN MAOT Royal Navy Mobile Air Operations TeamRO/RO Roll on/Roll off (ship)ROCON Roll on Container (ship)

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ROE Rules of EngagementROTA Release Other Than (NBC) AttackRPG Regional Planning GuideRPOD Rail Port of DisembarkationRPOE Rail Ports of EmbarkationRPT Readiness and Preparation TimeRPV Remotely Piloted VehicleRRF Rapid Reaction ForcesRSG Rear Support Group

SACC Supporting Arms Co-ordination CentreSACEUR Supreme Allied Commander EuropeSACLANT Supreme Allied Commander AtlanticSAG Surface Action GroupSAM Surface to Air MissileSAR Search and RescueSATCOM Satellite CommunicationSBA Sovereign Base AreaSBS Special Boat ServiceSCEPC Senior Civil Emergency Planning CommitteeSDR Strategic Defence ReviewSDS Signals Dispatch ServiceSEAD Suppression of Enemy Air DefencesSF Special ForcesSFOR Stabilisation ForceSH Support HelicopterSHAPE Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeSIIF Super High FrequencySHORAD Short Range Air DefenceSI Special IntelligenceSIC Subject Identification CodeSIF Secondary/Selective Identification Feature (see IFF)SIGINT Signals IntelligenceSIR Standing Intelligence RequirementSITA Societe Inteinationale du Telegraphique AeronautiqueSLAM Stand-off Land Attack MissileSLBM Sea Launched Ballistic MissileSLOC Sea Lines Of CommunicationsSNF Standing Naval ForceSOCA Submarine Operations Co-ordinating AuthoritySOF Special Operations ForceSOFA Status of Forces AgreementSOP Standard Operating ProcedureSPINS Special InstructionsSPOD Sea Port of DisembarkationSPOE Sea Ports of EmbarkationSPWR Special Purpose War ReservesSR Sponsored ReservesSRR Search and Rescue Region

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SS SubmarineSSB Single SidebandSSBN Nuclear Powered Ballistic Missile Firing SubmarineSSK Diesel-powered Attack SubmarineSSN Nuclear-powered Attack SubmarineSSR Secondary Surveillance RadarSTANAG NATO) Standardisation AgreementSTO Survival to OperateSTOVL Short Take-Off Vertical LandingSTU Secure Telephone UnitSTUFT Ship(s) Taken Up From TradeSUPINTREP Supplementary Intelligence Report

TACAIR Tactical AirTACC Tactical Air Control CentreTACDI Tactical DirectionTACOM Tactical CommandTACON Tactical ControlTACREP Tactical ReportTAM Tactical Air Management (Net)TARE Telegraphic Automatic Relay EquipmentTASMO Tactical Air Support for Maritime OperationsTAT Tactical Air Transport (Net)TAV Total Asset VisibilityTBM Theatre Ballistic MissileTBMD Theatre Ballistic Missile Defence SystemTCN Troop Contributing NationTCW Tactical Communications WingTDU Theatre Drawdown UnitTLAM Tomahawk Land Attack MissileTMCC Theatre Movement Control CentreTMD Theatre Missile DefenceTO&E Tables of Organisation and EquipmentTOA Transfer of AuthorityTOGS Thermal Observation and Gunnery SightTOT Time On/Over TargetTOXREP Toxic Incident ReportTRANSEC Transmission SecurityTTC Tactical Transport Command (Net)TTW Transition To WarTWACN Theatre Wide Area Communications Network

UAV Unmanned Aerial VehicleUGV Unmanned Ground VehicleUKADGE United Kingdom Air Defence Ground EnvironmentUKINCA UK Intelligence CIS ArchitectureUKMAMS UK Mobile Air Movements SquadronUKNIC UK National Intelligence Cell

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UKNMR UK National Military RepresentativeUKTG UK Task GroupUMA Unmanned AircraftUMR Urgent Maintenance RequirementUN United NationsUNDHA United Nations Department of Humanitarian AffairsUNDPKO United Nations Department for Peacekeeping OperationsUNEF United Nations Emergency ForceUNHCR United Nations High Commission for RefugeesUNICEF United Nations Childrens' FundUNSC United Nations Security CouncilUNSG United Nations Secretary General

VERTREP Vertical ReplenishmentVHF (1) Very High Frequency (23-76 MHz) (FM)VIIF (2) Very High Frequency (100-156 MHz) (AM)VLF Very Low FrequencyVLSMS Vehicle Launched Scatterable Mine SystemVSHORAD Very Short-Range Air DefenceVTC Video TeleconferenceVTL Video Teleconference Link

WEU Western European UnionWEZ Weapon Engagement ZoneWHO World Health OrganisationWMD Weapons of Mass DestructionWMO World Meteorological OrganisationWMR War Maintenance ReserveWR War Reserves

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SERIAL 2 – PRINCIPAL OPERATIONAL ABBREVIATIONS (Extracted from JWP 0.01.1 and elsewhere)

Accept/Refuse (message) A/RAccommodation accnAccount acctActing (with abbreviated title) AAction Data Automation; Air Defence Area ADAActual Time of Arrival ATAActual Time of Departure ATDAdditional addlAddress Indicating Group AIGAdjutant AdjtAdminister/administration/administrative adminAdministrative Area Control Centre AACCAdvance(d)/advancing advAdvanced Dressing Station; Armoured Delivery Squadron ADSAeromedical Evacuation Unit AEUAide-de-camp;Air Defence Centre/Commander ADCAir Adviser/Attaché; Anti-Aircraft AAAir Interdiction AIAirborne ABAirborne Early Warning AEWAirborne Warning and Control (System) AWAC(S)Air Control Centre ACCAir Control Team ACTAircraft acAircraft Carrier cvAir Defence; Air Defence Artillery ADAir Defence Area; Action Data Automation; Air Defence Artillery ADAAir Defence Artillery Commander ADACAir Defence Centre/Commander; Aide-de-Camp ADCAir Defence Control Centre ADCCAir Defence Control Unit ADCUAir Defence Ground Environment ADGEAir Defence Identification Zone ADIZAir Defence Notification Centre ADNCAir Defence Operations Centre ADOCAir Despatch/Defence; Army Department ADAirfield Damage Repair; Armoured Delivery Regiment ADRAirhead Maintenance Area; Artillery Manoeuvre Area AMAAir Intercept (radar) AIAir Liaison Officer ALOAirmobile airmobAir Mounting Centre AMCAir Ops Control Centre AOCCAirportable airptblAmmunition Point; Armour Piercing APAir to Air Guided Weapon AAGWAir to Air Missile AAM

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Air to Air Refuelling AARAir to Surface Guided Weapon ASGWAir to Surface Missile; Artificer Sergeant Major ASMAir Traffic Controller ATCAllied Commander in Chief Channel CINCHANAllied Command Atlantic ACLANTAllied Command Channel ACCHANAllied Command Europe ACEAllied Command Europe Mobile Force (Air) or (Land) AMF(A) or (L)Allied Forces Central Europe AFCENTAllied Forces Northern Europe AFNORTHAllied Forces Southern Europe AFSOUTHAllied Procedural Publication APPAllied Tactical Air Force ATAFAllied Tactical Publication ATPAllocate(d)/allocating/allocation allocAlternate/alternative altnAmbulance ambAmbulance Support Group ASGAmendment amdtAmmunition ammoAmmunition Control Point ACPAmmunition Point; Armour Piercing APAmmunition Technical Officer ATOAmphibious amphAmphibious Beach Unit ABUAmplitude Modulated AMAnti-Aircraft AAAnti-Aircraft Artillery AAAAnti-Air Warfare AAWAnti-Air Warfare Coordinator/Commander AAWCAnti-Ballistic Missile ABMAnti-personnel ApersAnti-Submarine Warfare ASWAnti-tank AtkAnti-Tank Guided Weapon ATGWAnti-terrorist AterrAppendix appxAppoint(ed) (ing) (ment) apptapproximate(ly)/approximation approxArmament; armourer armArmour armrArmoured armdArmoured Command Vehicle ACVArmoured Delivery Regiment; Airfield Damage Repair ADRArmoured Delivery Squadron; Advanced Dressing Station ADSArmoured Fighting Vehicle AFVArmoured Personnel Carrier APCArmoured Recovery Vehicle ARVArmoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle ARRV

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Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge AVLBArmoured Vehicle Royal Engineers AVREArmour Piercing; Ammunition Point APArmour Piercing Discarding Sabot APDSArmy Transition to War Measure ATWMArtificer ArtArtillery artyArtillery Manoeuvre Area AMAArtillery Reserved Area ARAAssault assltAssault Vehicle Royal Engineers AVREAssembly assyAssign(ed)(ment) asgAssist(ance)(ant)(ed) asstAssistant (in titles) AAttach(ed)(ment) attAttention attnAuthority/authorize(d) authAutomatic Data Processing ADPAvailable avalAviation avnAviation Carrier Air Turbine Fuel AVCATAviation Gasolene AVGASAviation Turbine Fuel AVTURAzimuth az

Back Loading Point BLPBallistic Missiles Early Warning System BMEWSBase Vechicle Depot BVDBattalion bnBattery btyBattery Captain BKBattery Commander BCBattle Command Post BCPBattery Quartermaster Sergeant BQMSBattery Sergeant Major BSMBattle Casualty Replacement BCRBattle Group BGBattle Group Engineer BGEBattlefield Air Interdiction BAIBattlefield Damage Repair BDRBeach Armoured Recovery Vehicle BARVBeach-head bhdBeyond Economic Repair BERBeyond Local Repair BLRBiological Warfare BWBlood Supply Unit BSUBombardier BdrBomb Damage Assessment BDABomb Disposal BD

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Bombing Report BOMBREPBomb Line BLBoundary bdryBridge; bridging brBridgehead brhdBrigade bdeBrigade Support Group BSGBrigadier BrigBulk Breaking Point BBPBulk Issue Store BIS

Cadet CdtCalibrate/calibration/calibre; calorie calCamouflage(d) camCaptain CaptCarrier carrCasualty casCasualty Collecting Post CCPCasualty Evacuation CASEVACCatering catCavalry cavCentral European Pipeline System CEPSCentral Ordnance Depot CODCentral Volunteer Headquarters CVHQCentre Line CLChaplain ChapChaplain to the Forces CFChemical Warfare CWChief ChChief of Staff COSChief of the General Staff CGSChief Staff Officer; Chief Signal(s) Officer CSOChief Technician Chf TechChief Transport and Movement Officer CTMOCivil(ian) civCivil Affairs; Combined Arms; Controller Aircrafat CACivil Defence CDCivil Military Cooperation CIMICCivil Police CivpolClass(ification) clClerk clkClose Observation Platoon COPClose Protection; Command Post CPClose Air Support CASClose Support CSColonel ColColour Sergeant CSgtColumn colmCombat Air Patrol CAPCombat Engineer Tractor CET

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Combat Service Support CSSCombat Supplies C supsCombat Team CTCombat Vehicles CVCombat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked or Wheeled) CVR(T) or (W)Combat Zone CZCombined Arms; Civil Affairs; Controller Aircraft CACommand(ed)(er)(ing)(s) comd (C in titles)Command Post; Close Protection CPCommand Post Exercise CPXCommandant ComdtCommander British Forces CBFCommander in Chief; Commanders in Chief CinC; CinCsCommander Royal Artillery CRACommanding Officer COCommando cdoCommando Forces Royal Marines Cdo Forces RMCommandos, Royal Marines (eg) 40 Cdo RMCommittee CteeCommon Tactical Grid CTGCommunicate/Communication commCommunication Electronic Instruction CEICommunication Head COMMHDCommunication Intelligence COMINTCommunications Centre COMMCENCommunication Security COMSECCommunication Zone Comm ZCompany coyCompany Quartermaster Sergeant CQMSCompany Sergeant Major CSMComplete Equipment Schedule CESComposite compComposite rations comp ratConcentrate(d)/concentration concCounter Battery Fire CBConfirm(ed) (ing) (atory) cfmConstruct(ed)(tion)(or) constContinue(d)/continuing/continuation contControl(led)(ler)(ling)(s) conController Aircraft; Civil Affairs; Combined Arms; CAConvalesce(nt) convCooperate(d)/cooperating/cooperation coopCoordinate(d)/coordinating/coordination/coordinator coordCorporal CplCorporal of Horse CoHCounter (when used with another word eg C attack) CCounter Battery Fire CBCounter Countermeasure CCMCounter Insurgency COINCountermeasure CM

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Craftsman CfnCross(ing) (applied to rivers, roads etc) XCross Road X rdCrypto Centre CRYPCEN

Daily Maintenance Pack DMPDate-Time Group DTGDecontaminate/decontamination deconDefence/defend(ed)(ing)(s)/defensive defDefence Adviser/Attache DADefensive Fire; Direction Finding DFDeliver(ed)(ing)(s)(y) delDemi-official DODemolish(ed)/demolition dmlDemonstrate/demonstration demoDemountable Rack Offloading and Pick Up System DROPSDepartment(al) deptDepot depDeputy (in titles) (also Director) DDesignate(d) desDesired Ground Zero DGZDetach(ed)(ment) detDiesel oil diesoDirect(ed)(ion)(s)(ive) dirDirection Finding; Defensive Fire DFDirector (in titles) (also Deputy) DDirect Support; Dressing Station DSDispatch Rider DRDefence Adviser/Attache DADistribute/distribution distrDistribution Point DPDistrict distDivision(al) divDivisional Maintenance Area DMADivisional Supply Area DSADivisional Support Group DSGDocument docDressing Station; Direct Support DSDriver DvrDriving and Maintenance D&MDrop Zone DZDrummer Dmr

Early Warning; Electronic Warfare EWEchelon echEffect(ive)(ness) effEffective Fall-out Wind EFWElectrical/electronic electElectro Magnetic Pulse EMPElectrical and Mechanical Engineers EME

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Electronic Countermeasure ECMElectronic Emission Control EMCONElectronic Emission Policy EEPElectronic Intelligence ELINTElectronic Protection Measure EPMElectronic Security ELSECElectronic Warfare; Early Warning EWElectronic Warfare Control Ship/Station EWCSElectronic (Warfare) Support Measure ESMElement elmEmbark(ation)(ed) EmbEmplace(d)(ment) emplEnclosed/enclosure enclEnemy enEngine Change Unit ECUEngineer engrEngineer Stores ESEquipment eqptEquipment Collecting Point ECPEquipment Support ESEssential Elements of Information EEIEstablish(ed)(ment) estbEstimate(d)/estimation estEstimated Time of Arrival ETAEstimated Time of Departure ETDEstimated Time of Return ETREvacuated/evacuation evacExchange Point XPExclude(d)/excluding/exclusive excExercise exExpedite expdExplosive Ordnance Disposal EODExplosive Reactive Armour ERAExtend(ed)(ing)/extension extExtra Regimental Employment ERE

Facsimile faxField fdField Intelligence Officer/NCO FIO/FINCOFrequency Modulated FMField of Fire FofFField/Forces Post Office FPOField Storage Location FSLField Surgical Team FSTField Transfusion Unit FTUFighter Ground Attack FGAFighter Reconnaissance FRFigure figFinal Protective Fire FPFFire Direction Centre FDC

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Fire Support Coordination Centre FSCCFire Support Coordination Line FSCLFire Support Group FSGFirst Aid Mechanical Transport (repair) Outfit FAMTOFirst Aid Technical Stores Outfit FATSOFitted for Radio; Free Flight Rocket FFRFitter FittFlight fltFollow(ed)(ing)(s) folForce Administrative Area FAAForce Anti-air Warfare Coordinator/Commander FAAWCForces/Field Post Office FPOForce Unit Designator FUDForeman of Signals FofSFork Lift Truck FLTFormation fmnFormation Training Exercise FTXForming-up Place FUPForward(ed) fwdForward Air Base FABForward Air Controller FACForward Airfield Supply Organization FASOForward Ammunition Depot FADForward Arming and Refuelling Point FARPForward Base Pay Office FBPOForward Combat Zone FCZForward Control Post FCPForward Divisional Dump FDDForward Edge of Battle Area FEBAForward Line Own Troops FLOTForward Maintenance Area FMAForward Medical Equipment Depot FMEDForward Mounting Base FMBForward Observation Officer FOOForward Observation Unit FOUForward Operating Base FOBForward Ordnance Team FOTForward Repair Team FRTForward Vehicle Depot FVDFragmentary Order Frag OFree Fire Zone FFZFree Flight Rocket; Fitted for Radio FFRFrequency freqFrequency Modulated FMFrequency Separation FREQSEPFusilier Fus

Garrison garGasoline gasGeneral Gen

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General Alert; Ground Attack GAGeneral Duties, Ground Defence, Gun Director GDGeneral Headquarters GHQGeneral Officer Commanding GOCGeneral Officer Commanding in Chief GOCinCGeneral Purpose Machine Gun GPMGGeneral Purpose Machine Gun (Sustained Fire) GPMG(SF)General Service GSGeneral Staff Branches

- Personnel G1- Intelligence & Security G2- Operations and Training G3

- Logistics and Quartering G4 - Civil/Military Cooperation G5General Support Gen SpGiant Viper GVGovernment govtGround Attack; General Alert GAGround Controlled Approach GCAGround Controlled Interception GCIGround Defence; General Duties, Gun Director GDGround Defence Area GDAGround Liaison Officer GLOGround Liaison Section GL sectGround Radar Environment GREGround Zero GZGroup(ed)(ing) gp (G in RAF Staff

appointments)Guard(ed)(ing) gdGuardsman GdsmGuided Weapon GWGuided Weapon System GWSGun Controller GCGun Direction Officer GDOGun Director; General Duties, Ground Defence GDGun Fire Area GFAGunner GnrGunnery Gny

Harassing Fire; High Frequency HFHarbour harHead HdHeadquarters HQHeavy hyHeavy Tracked Tractor HTTHelicopter helHelicopter Assault Primary (net) HAPHelicopter Assault Secondary (net) HASHigh Explosive HEHigh Explosive Anti Tank HEAT

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High Explosive Squash Head HESHHigh Frequency; Harassing Fire HFHigh Level Air Defence HLADHigh Mobility Load Carrier HMLCHigh Power HPHigh Tension HTHollow Charge HCHospital hospHost Nation Assistance HNAHost Nation Support HNSHour(ly) hrHovercraft HovHowitzer howHygiene hyg

Identification Friend or Foe IFFIdentification Safety Range ISRIdentification/identified/identity identIlluminate(d)(s)/illuminating illumImage Instensification/Intensifier IIImmediate Replenishment Group IRGImprovised Explosive Device IEDImprovised Explosive Device Disposal IEDDIn Charge; Internal Combustion ICIncrease IncrInclude(d)(ing)/inclusive inclIndependent indepInertial Navigation System INSIndividual Reinforcement; Infra-Red IRIndividual Reinforcement Plan IRPIndividual Studies School ISSIndividual Weapon IWIndividual Weapon Sight IWSInfantry infInform(ed)/information; for the information of infoInformation Technology ITInfra-Red; Individual Reinforcement IRInitial Contact Link ICLInitial Point IPInspect(ed)(ing)(ion)(or) inspInstallation instlInstruct(ed)(ion)(or) instrInstructor in Gunnery IGInstrument Flight Rules IFRInstrument Meteorological Conditions IMCIntelligence intIntelligence Officer IOIntelligence Preparation of the Battlefield IPBIntelligence Report INTREPIntelligence Summary INTSUM

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Intercommunication intercommIntercontinental Ballistic Missile ICBMIntermediate intmedIntermediate Range Ballistic Missile IRBMInternal Combustion; In Charge ICInternal Security ISInterrogation intg

Jamming Report JAMREPJoint jt (J in titles)Joint Airborne Task Force JATFORJoint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence Board JARIBJoint Air Transport Establishment JATEJoint Amphibious Task Force JATFJoint Amphibious Task Force Commander JATFCJoint Force Headquarters JFHQJoint Force Operations Staff JFOSJoint (Force) Signal Staff JFSSJoint Headquarters JHQJoint Helicopter Control JHCJoint Intelligence Committee JICJoint Logistics Coordination Centre JLCCJoint Maritime Operations Training Staff JMOTSJoint Movement Coordination Committee JMCCJoint Operations Centre JOCJoint Planning Staff JPSJoint Rapid Deployment Force JRDFJoint Reconnaissance Centre JRCJoint Services Air Trooping Centre JSATCJoint Services Liaison Organization JSLOJoint Services Medical Rehabilitation Unit JSMRUJoint Theatre Plan JTPJoint Warfare Committee JWCJoint Warfare Liaison Officer JWLOJoint Warfare Staff JWSJunction junc

Kerosene KeroKeypoint KPKilled in Action KIAKilogram kgKilometre kmKiloton KTKinetic Energy KEKnot(s) (aeronautical navigation) ktKnot(s) (maritime navigation) kn

Laboratory; Labour labLanding Craft Logistic LCLLanding Craft Mechanized/Medium LCM

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Landing Craft Tank LCTLanding Craft Vehicles and Personnel LCVPLanding Ground LGLanding Point LPLanding Pontoon Vehicle LPVLanding Ship Logistic LSLLanding Ship Marshalling Team LSMTLanding Ship Tank LSTLanding Ship Tank (Helicopter) LST(H)Landing Site LSLanding Vehicle Tracked LVTLanding Zone LZLanding Zone Marshalling Team LZMTLaser Range Finder LRFLatitude latLaunch Control Post LCPLeader ldrLetter ltrLiaison Officer LOLieutenant LtLieutenant Colonel Lt ColLieutenant General Lt GenLight ltLight Aid Detachment; Local Air Defence (Net) LADLight Anti-Aircraft LAALight Line LLLight Machine Gun LMGLight Tracked Tractor LTTLight Wheeled Tractor LWTLimited ltdLines of Communication L of CLine of Departure LDLine Telegraphy; Low Tension LTLitre lLoad Classification Number LCNLocal Air Defence (Net); Light Aid Detachment LADLocal Operations Plot LOPLocal Road Transport Controller LRTCLocal Unit Establishment LUELocate(d)(s)/locating/locality/location locLogistic(s) logLogistic Exercise LOGEXLogistic Requirement Signal LOGREQLogistics Staff Branch G4Logistics State LOGSTATLogistic Support Command LSCLogistic Support Group LSGLongitude longLong Range Maritime Reconnaissance LRMRLow Frequency LF

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Low Level Air Defence LLADLow Mobility Load Carrier LMLCLow Power; Landing Point LPLow Tension; Line Telegraphy LTLubricant/lubricate lub

Machine Gun MGMagnetic; magazine magMagnetic variation mag varMain Battle Tank MBTMain Effort MEMain Supply Route MSRMaintain(ed)(ing)(s)/maintenance maintMaintenance Advisory Group MAGMaintenance Area; Military Adviser/Assistant/Attache MAMaintenance Unit (RAF) MUMajor MajMajor General Maj GenMajor NATO Command MNCMajor Subordinate Command MSCManage(r)(ment) manManpower Target Plan MPTMap Supply Point MAPSPMaritime Amphibious Force MAFMaritime Headquarters MHQMaritime Joint Operations Centre MJOCMark mkMaster/Missile Controller; Medium Capacity; MC

Motor Cycle; Movement ControlMaster Radar Station; Medical Reception Station MRSMaterial/materiel matMaterials Handling Equipment MHEMaximum maxMean Line of Advance MLAMean Low Water Springs MLWSMechanic(al)/mechanist/mechanization/mechanized mechMechanical/Motor Transport; Megaton MTMechanical Transport Gasolene (NATO Specification) MOGASMechanical Transport Gasolene (Commercial Grade) MTGASMechanical/Motor Transport Officer MTOMechanized Combat Vehicle MCVMedical/medicine; medium medMedical Evacuation MEDEVACMedical Officer MOMedical Provisioning Point MPPMedical Reception Station; Master Radio Station MRSMedical Services; Military Secretary MSMedical Supply Section MSSMedium; medical/medicine med

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Medium Capacity; Master/Missile Controller; Motor Cycle;Movement Control MC

Medium Frequency MFMedium Girder Bridge MGBMedium Mobility Load Carrier MMLCMedium Range MRMedium Range Ballistic Missile MRBMMedium Stressed Platform MSPMedium Tracked Tractor MTTMedium Wheeled Excavator MWEMedium Wheeled Tractor MWTMeeting Point; Military Police MPMegaton; Mechanical/Motor Transport MTMemorandum memoMessage msgMeteorological/meteorologist/meteorology metMetre mMilitary milMilitary Aid to the Civil Authority/Community/Ministry/Power MACA/C/M/PMilitary Air Traffic Operations MATOMilitary Adviser/Assistant/Attache; Maintenance Area MAMilitary Intelligence Liaison Officer MILOMilitary Intelligence Officer MIOMilitary Load Classification MLCMilitary Police; Meeting Point MPMilitary Provost Staff MPSMilitary Route Reconnaissance Service/Staff MRRSMilitary Secretary; Medical Services MSMilitary Support Team MSTMilitary Vehicles and Engineering Establishment MVEEMilitary Vigilance MVMilitary War Book MWBMilitary Works Force MWFMinefield MinefdMinimum; minute (time) minMinimum Risk Route MRRMinistry of Defence MODMiscellaneous miscMissile mslMissile/Master Controller; Medium Capacity; Motor Cycle; Movement Control MCMissile Engagement Zone MEZMissing in Action MIAMission msnMission Report MISREPMixed Service Organization; Main Signal Office MSOMobile/mobilize/mobilization mobMobile Air Movement Squadron MAMSMobile Air Movements Team MAMTMobile Air Operations Team MAOT

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Mobile Reaction Force MRFMobile Reporting Post MRPMobilization/mobile mobMobilization Centre Mob CMobilization Stores Depot MSDModification/modify modMortar morMortar Bombing Report MORTREPMortar Fire Controller MFCMotor Cycle; Master/Missile Controller; Medium MC

Capacity; Movement ControlMotor Fishing Vessel MFVMotor Launch MLMotor Rifle; Medium Range; Multi-Role MRMotor/Mechanical Transport; Megaton MTMotor/Mechanical Transport Officer MTOMounted mtdMovement; Movements (Staff Branch) movMovement Control; Master/Missile Controller; MC

Medium Capacity; Motor CycleMovement Control Check Point MCCPMovement Control Officer MCOMovement Order MovOMoving Target Indicator MTIMulti National Commander MNCMultiple Rocket Launcher MRLMulti-Role; Medium Range; Motor Rifle MR

National Defence NDNautical Mile nmNaval Adviser/Attache NANaval Gunfire Support NGSNaval Gunfire Support Forward Observer NGSFONaval Gunfire Support Liaison Officer NGSLONaval Gunfire Support Senior Liaison Officer NGSSLONaval Gunfire Support Staff Officer NGSSONavigate/navigation/navigator navNavy, Army and Air Force Institutes NAAFINecessary (arily) necNet Identification Sign NISNerve Agent Immobilized Enzyme Alarm and Detector NAIADNext of Kin NOKNight niNo Move Before (Time/Date) NMB ...Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation NEONon Commissioned Officer NCONormal Vetting NVNothing to Report NTRNotice to Move NTMNot to all addressees NOTAL

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Nuclear nucNuclear Biological and Chemical NBCNuclear Biological and Chemical Defence Regiment NBC Def RgtNuclear Killing Zone NKZNuclear Reserved Area NRANuclear Weapon Disposal NWDNumber no

Objective objObservation obsnObservation Post OPObstacle obsOffensive Air Support OASOffensive Support; Orderly Sergeant;

Ordnance Services/Survey OSOfficer offrOfficer Commanding OCOfficer in Charge OICOfficer in Tactical Command; Officers Training Corps (TA) OTCOperate(d)(s)/operational/operator opOperational Analysis OAOperational Conversion Unit OCUOperational Requirement OROperation Order opOOperations (Staff Branch) OpsOral Order; Orderly Officer OOOrder (when used in conjunction with other words) OOffensive Support; Ordnance Services/Survey OSOrder of Battle ORBATOrder of March OOMOrdnance OrdOrdnance Board OBOrdnance Support Unit OSUOrganize(d)(s)/organization orgOrganization and Deployment O&DOrganization and Methods O&M

Parachute; paragraph paraPark pkPassengers paxPassive Defence PDPatrol ptlPeace Establishment; Physical Education; Plastic Explosive PEPenetrate(d)(s)/penetrating/penetration penPermanent Joint Headquarters PJHQPersonal Staff Officer; Personnel Selection Officer PSOPersonnel persPersonnel Occurrence Report PORPersonnel Selection Training School PSTSPetroleum depot pet dep

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Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants POLPetroleum Pipehead PPHPetroleum Point PPPhase Line; Pipeline PLPhotograph(er)(ic)(y) photoPhotographic Interpretation/Interpreter PIPhotographic Reconnaissance; Plotting and Radar; Public Relations PRPhysical Education; Peace Establishment; Plastic Explosive PEPhysical Training PTPhysical Training Instructor PTIPipeline; Phase Line PLPlanning and Logistics Plan & LogsPlastic Explosive; Peace Establishment; Physical Education PEPlatoon plPlotting and Radar; Photographic Reconniassance; Public Relations PRPoint ptPolice polPolitical Advisor POLADPopulation popPortable ptblPosition posnPositive Vetting PVPossible/possibility possPost Strike Reserve PSRPostal and Courier PCPreliminary prelimPreparation/preparatory/prepare(d)(s) prepPrestocked Unit Equipment PUEPrevention/preventive prevPrincipal Warfare Officer PWOPriority priPrisoner of War PWPrivate PteProcurement Executive PEProjectile projProvost proProvost and Security Liaison Officer PSLOProvost Marshal PMPsychological psyPublic Information P infoPublic Relations; Photographic Reconnaissance; Plotting and Radar PRPublic Relations Officer PRO

Quartermaster QMQuartermaster General QMGQuartermaster Sergeant Instructor QMSIQuick Reaction Force QRF

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Radiation Hazard RADHAZRadio Active rad ARadio Direction Finder RDFRadio Homing Beacon (Bearing and Range) TACANRadio Relay RRRadio Telephone/Telephony RTRailhead rhdRailway rlyRailway Traffic/Transport Officer RTORapid Cratering Kit RCKRapid Demolition Device; Rear Divisional Dump RDDRation(s) ratRation Point rat PReady to Move RTMRail Transfer Equipment RTERear Combat Zone RCZRear Divisional Dump; Rapid Demolition Device RDDRear Maintenance Area RMARebroadcast rebroReclamation reclamReconnaissance/reconnoitre recceReconnaissance Exploitation Report RECCEXREPReconnaissance, Intelligence, Surveillance & Target Acquisition RISTARecover(ed)(s)(y) recRefer(ence) refRegiment(al) regtRegimental Aid Post RAPRegimental Command Post RCPRegimental Headquarters RHQRegimental Pay Office RPORegimental Police; Replenishment Park; Rocket Projectile RPRegimental Quartermaster Sergeant RQMSRegimental Sergeant Major RSMRegimental Signals Officer RSORegion RgnRegular; regulate(d)(ing)(s); regulation regReinforced Alert RAReinforced Theatre Plan RTPReinforcing/Reinforcement rftReinforcement Drafting Unit RDURelease(d)(s); relief/relieve(d)(s)/relieving relRendezvous RVReplenish(ed)(es)(ing)(ment) replenReplenishment Park; Regimental Police; Rocket Projectile RPRepresent(ative)(ed)(ing)(s) repReproduce(d)(s)/reproducing/reproduction reproRequest(ed)(ing)(s) ReqRequisition rqn

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Reserve(d)(s) resResearch and Development R&DRetired retdRetired Officer Grade 1 (2 or 3) RO1 (2 or 3)Rifleman RfnRoad rdRoad Traffic Accident RTARocket rktRocket Launcher RLRocket projectile; Regimental Police; Replenishment Park RPRounds per gun (per minute) r/g(min)Rounds per mortar (per minute) r/mor(min)Routine Order; Retired Officer RORoyal Air Force RAFRoyal Marines RMRoyal Marines Reserve RMRRoyal Navy RNRoyal Naval Aircraft Yard RNAYRoyal Naval Air Station RNASRoyal School of Artillery RSARoyal School of Military Engineering RSMERoyal Signal and Radar Establishment RSRERules of Engagement ROERunway RW

Sapper SprSatellite Communication SATCOMScatterable Mine SMSchool schSea Lines of Communication SLOCSearch and Clear S&CSearch and Rescue SARSearch Attack Unit SAUSecond in Command 2ICSecond Lieutenant 2LtSecondary Surveillance Radar SSRSection sectSector Operations Centre; Secure Orders Card SOCSecurity SySecurity Intelligence; Sergeant Instructor; Seriously Ill SISelective Identification Feature SIFSelf Loading Dump Truck SLDTSelf Loading Rifle SLRSelf Maintenance Period SMPSelf Propelled; Start Point SPSenior, Station, Stores or Supply and Secretariat S (titles only)Sergeant SgtSergeant Instructor; Security Intelligence; Seriously Ill SISerial serService(d)/servicing svc

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Shelling Report SHELREPShore Fire Control Spotting (net) SFCSShort Range; Station Radio SRShort Range Air Defence Engagement Zone SHORADEZShort Take-Off and Landing STOLSick on Leave SOLSick on Shore SOSSignal(ler) sigSignal Dispatch Service SDSSignal Intelligence SIGINTSignal Message Address SMASignal Net Information and Position Reporting SNIPSignal Operation Instructions SOISignals Branch SigsSimple Alert; Small Arms SASingle Channel Radio Access SCRASingle Side Band SSBSituate/situation sit Situation Report SITREPSmall Arms; Simple Alert SASmall Arms Ammunition SAASmoke smkSoldier sldrSound ranging srgSpecial Boat Section/Service SBSSpecial Branch; Stretcher Bearer SBSpecial Dispatch Rider SDRSpecial Purpose Force SPFSpecialist/specialize(d)/specializing; specification spec Speed of Advance SOASquadron sqnSquadron Leader Sqn LdrSquadron Headquarters SHQSquadron/Staff Quartermaster Sergeant SQMSSquadron/Staff Sergeant Major SSMStaff Duties SDStaff Intelligence Officer SIOStaff/Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant SQMSStaff Sergeant SSgtStaff Sergeant Instructor; Standing Signal Instruction SSIStaff/Squadron Sergeant Major SSMStandardization Agreement (NATO) STANAGStanding Operating Procedure SOPStart Point; Self Propelled SPStation stnStation, Senior, Stores or Supply and Secretariat S (titles only)Station Duty Officer SDOStation Headquarters SHQStation Radio; Short Range SRStation Routine Order SRO

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Statistics statsStereoscope/stereoscopic stereoStores Sub-Depot SSDStrategic stratStrategic Transport (Aircraft) STStrength strStretcher Bearer; Special Branch SBSubject subjSubject Indicator Code SICSub Machine Gun SMGSuper High Frequency SHFSuperintend(ed)(ent)(ing) suptSupplementary Intelligence Report SUPINTREPSupply supSupply Loading Airfield SLASupply Management S ManSupport (ed)(ing)(s) spSupport Helicopter SHSupporting Arms Coordinating Centre SACCSupreme Allied Commander Atlantic SACLANTSupreme Allied Commander Europe SACEURSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe SHAPESurface Action Group SAGSurface to Air Guided Weapon/Missile SAGW/MSurface to Surface Guided Weapon/Missile SSGW/MSurveillance survSurveillance and Target Acquisition STASurveillance and Target Acquisition Plan STAPSurveillance and Target Acquisitioin Radar STARSurvey svySwitchboard swbd

Tactic(al)(s) tacTactical Air Reconnaissance (net) tac air recceTactical Air Request (net) TARTactical Air Traffic Control (net) TATCTactical Area of Operational Responsibility TAORTactical Exercise without Troops TEWTTactical-logistic (net) tac/logTactical Supply Wing TSWTank tkTank Laser Sight TLSTanker Truck, Fuel TTFTarget tgtTarget Illuminating Radar TIRTask Force/Group/Unit/Establishment TF/G/U/ETechnical Quartermaster Sergeant TQMSTelegram; Telegraph(ic)(ist)(y) tgTelegraph Automatic Routing Equipment TARETelegraph Automatic Switching System TASS

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Telephone/telephonist/telephony telTelephone conversation telconTeleprinter telepTemporary temp (Rank T)Territorial Army TATerrorist terrThermal Imager(y)/Imaging TIThermal Observation and Gunnery Sight TOGSTime of Dispatch TODTime of Receipt TORTime on Target (Artillery)/Time over Target (Aircraft) TOTTo be notified TBNTon/tonne tTopographic/topography topoToxic Incident Report TOXREPTractor tcrTraffic tfcTraffic Control TCTraffic Control Post TCPTraffic Post TPTraffic Patrol Base TPBTrailer tlrTraining trgTransition to War TTWTransport tptTransport and Movements Branch Tpt & MovTransportation tnTransport Control Office(r) TCOTransported tptdTransporter tptrTransport Support TSTrigonometrical/trigonometry trigTroop tpTroop Carrying Vehicle TCVTrooper TprTruck Utility (Heavy) (Medium) (Light) TU(H) (M) (L)Truck Tanker Fuel TTFTurn-In Point TIP Ultra High Frequency UHFUltra Low Frequency ULFUNCLASSIFIED UNCLASUnexploded Bomb UXBUnited Kingdom Representative UKREPUnited Nations Forces in Cyprus UNFICYPUnit Education/Embarkation/Emplaning Officer UEOUnit Landing Officer ULOUnit Routine Order UROUniversal Transverse Mercator (Grid) UTMUnserviceable U/S

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Utility uty Variable Time VTVehicle vehVehicle Collecting Point; Vehicle Check Point VCPVehicle Launched Scatterable Mine System VLSMSVehicle(s) off the Road VORVehicle Radio Communications VRCVehicles per mile V/mVertical/Short Take-off and Landing V/STOLVertical Take-off and Landing VTOLVery High Frequency VHFVery Important Person VIPVery Low Frequency VLFVeterinary VetVice V (titles)Visibility/Visible; Visual visVisual Display Unit VDUVisual Flight Rules VFRVisual Identification visidentVisual Meteorological Conditions VMCVulnerable Point VP

War Establishment WEWar Establishment Reserve WERWar Maintenance Reserve WMRWarning wngWarrant Officer WOWarrant Officer (Class 1 or 2) WO1, WO2Water Point; White Phosphorus WPWeapon wpnWeapon Holding Area WHAWeek wkWeight wtWheel(ed)(ing) whWhite Phosphorus; Water Point WPWing wgWing Commander Wg CdrWithdraw(al) wdrWith Effect From WEFWorks wksWorkshop wkspWounded in Action WIA

Year yrYeoman of Signals YofS

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SERIAL 4 – GLOSSARY OF USEFUL TACTICAL TERMS

Serial Term Approved Definition Source (1) Tactical Interpretation

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1. Advance Guard The leading element of an advancing force. Theprimary mission is to ensure the uninterruptedadvance of the main body. It has the followingfunctions:

a. To find and exploit gaps in the enemy’s defensivesystem.

b. To prevent the main body of the advancing forcerunning blindly into enemy opposition.

c. To clear away minor opposition or, if majoropposition is met, to cover the deployment of the mainbody.

AAP-6JG

2. Air Defence Weapon Engagement Zone. Airspace of defineddimensions within which the responsibility forengagement rests with a particular weapon system.

JGAAP-6

See also AUSOP 105 and LCH 301/ATP-40.

Short Range Air Defence Engagement Zone(SHORADEZ). A SHORADEZ represents theengagement zone of first impact for a number ofSHORAD Weapons (Rapier, Javelin).

JGAAP-6

High Density Air Space Control Zone (HIDACZ).Airspace of defined dimensions, designated by theairspace control authority, in which there is aconcentrated employment of numerous and variedweapons/airspace users.

JGAAP-6

HIDACZ are areas of intense ground operations over whichfriendly aircraft may be at risk from friendly AD weapons, so thatcoordination is required. A HIDACZ is requested by a land forcecommander who then controls all air activity within it.

Note: 1. See details of the source at the back of this Glossary.

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Low Level Transit Route (LLTR). A temporarycorridor of defined dimensions which facilitates the lowlevel passage of friendly aircraft through friendly airdefences and controlled or restricted airspace.

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Weapon Free Zone (WFZ). A specified volume of airspace which is normally denied to friendly aircraft toallow free use of air defence weapons.

JG

Weapons Free. A weapons control status used toindicate that naval, surface-to-air and air-to-airweapon systems may be fired at any target notpositively identified as being friendly.

JG Not applicable to AAAD (See AUSOP 105).

Weapons Tight. In air defence a weapons controlorder imposing a status whereby weapons systemsmay be fired only at targets recognised as hostile.

AAP-6 Weapons Tight/Weapons Hold also apply to AAAD. (SeeAUSOP 105).

Weapons Hold. A weapons control status used toindicate that naval, surface-to-air and air-to-airweapon systems may be fired only in self defence orin response to a formal order.

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3. Air/LandOperations

CONCEPTS OF OPERATIONAL DESIGN

Operational Objectives. These are the military goalsthat need to be achieved in a campaign to achieve thedesired end-state.

End-State. The end-state is that state of affairs whichneeds to be achieved at the end of the campaign

JG

JG

In seeking to structure major operations, battles andengagements. In pursuit of the strategic objective, theoperational level commander will design his plan of campaignaround a number of building blocks, which help him visualize howthe campaign will unfold. These terms summarize the conceptsnecessary to achieve the design for battle.

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either to terminate or to resolve the conflict onfavourable terms.

Decisive Points. Decisive points are those events,the successful outcome of which is a precondition tothe successful elimination of the enemy’s centre ofgravity.

AAP-6 Decisive points are the key to unlocking the enemy’s centre ofgravity.

Lines of Operation. Lines of operation describe howmilitary force is applied in time and space throughdecisive points on the path to the enemy’s centre ofgravity.

JWP 0-10

Sequencing. Sequencing is the arrangement ofevents within a campaign in the order most likely toachieve the elimination of the enemy'’ centre ofgravity.

BDD

Centre of Gravity. Characteristics, capabilities orlocalities from which a nation, an alliance, a militaryforce or other grouping devices, its freedom of action,physical strength or will to fight.

Manoeuvre. Manoeuvre is the employment of forceson the battlefield through movement in combinationwith fire, or fire potential, to achieve a position ofadvantage in respect to the enemy in order toaccomplish the mission.

AAP-6 Manoeuvre is the chief means of applying the principles ofconcentration of force, economy of effort and surprise. It willinvariably be directed towards a decisive point or directly at thecentre of gravity.

Tempo. Tempo is the rate or rhythm of activityrelative to the enemy within tactical engagements andbattles and between major operations. It incorporatesthe capacity of the force to transition from oneoperational posture to another.

JG

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Operational Pause. Because operations cannot beconducted continuously, there may be a need forperiodic pauses, while retaining the initiative in otherways.

JG

Culminating Point. An operation reaches itsculminating point when the current situation can justbe maintained but not developed to any greatadvantage.

JG

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OFFENSIVE AIR OPERATIONS

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLOSE AIR SUPPORT, BATTLEFIELDAIR INTERDICTION AND AIR INTERDICTION

Tactical Air Reconnaissance (TAR). The collectionof information of intelligence interest either by visualobservation from the air or through the use of airbornesensors.

ADP-1

Armed Reconnaissance. An air mission flown withthe primary purpose of locating and attacking targetsof opportunity, ie enemy materiel, personnel andfacilities, in assigned general areas or along assignedground communications routes, and not for thepurpose of attacking specific briefed targets.

AAP-6

Offensive Air Support (OAS). Close Air Support andBattlefield Air Interdiction which are conducted indirect support of land operations.

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Target

Area

CoordinationRequirements

Close AirSupport

In contact orclose proximityforces

Normally shortof DFWL

Detailedintegration withfire andmovement ofsurface forces

Battlefield AirInterdiction

Directlyaffectingfriendlyoperations

Either sideFSCL but notwithin closeproximity tofriendly forces

At ASOC/Corpslevel

Air Interdiction

Indirect bearingon friendlyoperations

Normallybeyond RIPL,but maycontinue to bedirected attargets afterthey cross RIPL

AboveASOC/Corpslevel but co-ordwith Corpswhen short ofRIPL

Control Positive controlrequired

No control required unless short ofFSCL

Close Air Support (CAS). Air action against hostiletargets which are in close proximity to friendly forcesand which requires detailed integration of each airmission with the fire and movement of those forces.

Battlefield Air Interdiction (BAI). Air action againsthostile surface targets which are in a position todirectly affect friendly forces and which requires jointplanning and co-ordination. While BAI missionsrequire co-ordination in joint planning they mayrequire continuous co-ordination during the executionstage.

AAP-6

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Air Interpretation (AI). Air operations conducted todestroy, neutralize or delay the enemy’s militarypotential before it can be brought to bear effectivelyagainst friendly forces, at such distance from friendlyforces that detailed integration of each air mission withfire and movement of friendly forces is not required.

AAP-6

Favourable Air Situation. Enemy air effort isinsufficient to prejudice the success of operations.

JG

Air Superiority. That degree of dominance in the airbattle of one force over another which permits theconduct of operations by the former, its related land,sea and air forces at a given time and place withoutprohibitive interference by the opposing force.

AAP-6

Local Air Superiority. Air superiority maintained fora specific time and space in support of a particularoperation.

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Relationship between Close Air Support and Battlefield AirInterdiction. The basic difference between CAS and BAI lies inthe proximity of targets to arrangements which are thereforeneeded. Both CAS and BAI are tasked in support of the landcommander against targets directly threatening land operations.CAS missions require detailed control to integrate them with thefire and/or movement of friendly forces and must therefore beresponsive to direction by the land force at all stages ofexecution. On the other hand BAI missions once requested bythe land commander can be conducted entirely under air forcedirection, though fire co-ordination arrangements are necessary ifthe targets are short of the FSCL.

Air Supremacy. That degree of air superioritywherein the opposing air force is incapable of effectiveinterference.

AAP-6

FRAMEWORK OF THE BATTLEFIELD

Deep Operations. Deep operations expand thebattlefield in time and space, making it difficult for theenemy to concentrate combat power without loss andthus diminish the coherence and tempo of his actions.

ADP-1 Although the purpose of deep operations is often to find and fixthe enemy, increasingly the range and lethality of modernweapons tied to accurate and responsive acquisition andcommunications systems, allow deep operations to contributedirectly to striking the enemy.

Close Operations. Operations conducted at shortrange in close contact and in the immediate timescale.

The purpose of close operations is primarily to strike the enemyin order to eliminate a discrete part of his combat power; themeans range from destruction to arrest.

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Rear Operations. Operations which establish andmaintain our own forces in order to generate thefreedom of action to allow for the conduct of close anddeep operations.

The purpose of rear operations is to ensure freedom ofaction by protecting the force, sustaining combat operationsand retaining freedom of manoeuvre of uncommitted forces.

Area of Operations. That portion of an area of warnecessary for military operations and for theadministration of such operations.

AAP-6ADP-1

An area of operations is allocated to a subordinate to define thegeographical limits, a volume of space, within which he mayconduct operations. It satisfies his requirements for depth tomanoeuvre and protect his force and to fight at extended ranges.At any one level of command areas of operations will neveroverlap although there may be gaps between them in dispersedoperations. Within these geographical limits a commander hasthe authority to conduct operations, coordinate fire, controlmovement, develop and maintain installations.

Area of Interest. That area of concern to thecommander, including the area of influence, areasadjacent thereto, and extending into enemy territory tothe objectives of current or planned operations. Thisarea also includes areas occupied by enemy forceswho could jeopardize the accomplishment of themission.

AAP-6 The purpose of defining an area of interest is to identify andmonitor those factors, including enemy activities, which mayinfluence the outcome of the current and anticipated missions,beyond the allocated area of operations. A commander willdecide for himself how wide he must look, in both time and space– forward, above, laterally and to the rear, wherever enemyaction may affect his own force.

Area of Influence. A geographical area wherein acommander is directly capable of influencingoperations, by manoeuvre of fire support systems,normally under his command or control.

AAP-6 The area of influence is the physical volume of space thatexpands, contracts and moves according to a formation or unit’scurrent ability to acquire or engage the enemy. It will bedetermined by the reach of organic systems or those temporarilyunder command and at any time will be finite.

Area of Intelligence Interest. That area concerningwhich a commander requires intelligence on thosefactors and developments likely to affect the outcomeof his current and future operations.

JG

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Area of Intelligence Responsibility. An areaallocated to a commander, at any level, in which he isresponsible for intelligence.

JG

PLANNING LINES

Forward Edge of the Battle Area (FEBA). Theforemost limits of a series of areas in which groundcombat units are deployed, excluding the areas inwhich the covering or screening forces are operating,designated to co-ordinate fire support, the positioningof forces or the manoeuvre of units.

AAP-6 In the Central Region, ‘LINE FEBA’ is a planning and co-ordination line and never moves, whereas the FLOT may changeaccording to the battle situation.

Forward Line Own Troops (FLOT). A line whichindicates the most forward positions of friendly forcesin any kind of military operation at a specific time.

AAP-6

No Fire Line (NFL). A line short of which artillery andships do not fire except on request or approval of thesupported commander, but beyond which they mayfire at any time without danger to friendly troops.

AAP-6 Primarily a safety line, as opposed to a line for the coordination ofdirect and indirect fire (see DFWL).

Restrictive Fire Line (RFL). A line establishedbetween converging friendly forces (one or both maybe moving) that prohibits all fire support, or effectsfrom fire support, across the line without coordinationwith the affected force.

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The purpose of the RFL is to prevent interference betweenconverging friendly forces. It is established by the commandersof both forces on identifiable terrain – usually closer to thestationary force.

Fire Support Co-ordination Line (FSCL). A lineestablished by the appropriate ground commander toensure co-ordination of fire not under his control butwhich may affect current tactical operations. TheFSCL is used to co-ordinate fires of air, ground or seaweapons systems using any type of ammunitionagainst surface targets. The FSCL should follow well

AAP-6 The FSCL is the principal land/air co-ordination line, and isnormally set at about the maximum reach of conventional groundweapons (including Naval Gunfire Support).

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defined terrain features. The establishment of theFSCL must be co-ordinated with the appropriatetactical air commander and other supportingelements. Supporting elements may attack targetsforward of the FSCL, without prior co-ordination withthe ground force commander, provided the attack willnot produce adverse effects on, or to the rear of, theline. Attacks against surface targets behind this linemust be co-ordinated with the appropriate groundforce commander.

Reconnaissance and Interdiction Planning Line(RIPL). The RIPL is a planning line which isdetermined by and co-ordinated at LANDCENT level.It is normally sited so as to separate the leadingarmies from the reserve armies and the follow upelements. Short of the RIPL the Corps Commandershave the primary responsibility for nominating targetswhich have a direct bearing on the land battle.However Air Interdiction sorties may also be flown inareas short of the RIPL when co-ordinated with theappropriate Corps. These missions are jointlyplanned at AIRCENT/LANDCENT.

LCH 206 The RIPL is a fixed planning line and does not move with the ebband flow of battle; it is usually drawn approximately 80 to 100kilometres forward of ‘Line FEBA’ (see FEBA).

4. AirborneOperation

An operation involving the movement of combatforces and their logistic support into an objective areaby air.

AAP-6

5. AirmobileOperation

An operation in which combat forces and theirequipment manoeuvre about the battlefield inhelicopters under the control of a ground forcecommander to engage in ground combat.

AAP-6

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6. AmphibiousOperation

An operation launched from the sea by naval andlanding forces against a hostile or potentially hostileshore.

AAP-6

7. Assault Tanks Those tanks which provide the initial shock action onthe move out of the FUP and around an objective.They move with the assaulting infantry and anyintimate support tanks in the initial stages of theassault. They thus provide direct fire support onto theobjective and protect the infantry and any intimatesupport tanks whilst they are fighting through theobjective.

As the assaulting infantry and any intimate support tanks closewith the objective, the assault tanks have 3 options:

To envelop the objective to engage any withdrawing enemyand to prepare to continue the advance.

To swing out to fire positions on the flanks to support the fightthrough the objective.

When the objective is impassable to tanks and no suitable firepositions exist on the flanks, to halt short of the objective andprovide fire support from the rear.

In a squadron and company group operation the assault tankswill remain under the command of the squadron leader. Theirprimary role during the fight through the objective is to protect theassaulting infantry and any intimate support tanks frominterference from enemy not on the position under attack. Someassault tanks may also form a Fire Support Group.

8. Assembly Area 1. An area in which a command is assembledpreparatory to further action.

2. In a supply installation, the gross area used forcollecting and combining components into completeunits, kits or assemblies.

AAP-6 An area where final administrative preparation or regroupingtakes place before an attack. It should be:

a. Free from ground observation.b. Concealed from enemy air reconnaissance.c. Easily accessible.d. If possible out of range of enemy mortars.

9. Authorized The officer empowered to authorize the firing of areserved demolition.

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As the operation proceeds, authority may be delegated a lowercommander who then becomes the Authorized Commander.

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10. Axis of Advance A line of advance assigned for purpose of control;often a road or a group of roads or a designatedseries of locations, extending in the direction of theenemy.

AAP-6 An axis is a general line astride which a formation, unit or sub-unit moves. The leading formation, unit or sub-unit is notresponsible for clearing the axis unless ordered to do so.

11. Barrier A co-ordinated series of obstacles designed oremployed to canalize, direct, restrict, delay or stop themovement of an opposing force, and to imposeadditional losses in personnel, time and equipment onthe opposing force.

AAP-6 Barriers are classified as:

Terrain Orientated. Laid in order to change the going over agiven piece of ground in favour of the defender.

Situation Orientated. Added to the planned Terrain OrientatedBarriers after the outbreak of hostilities in response to thesituation prevailing at the time.

Target Orientated. Remotely delivered against specific targetswhich may be on the move or stationary.

Control measures used are:

Barrier Free Area. An area where counter move forces may berequired to deploy into tactical formation and from where theywould expect to launch their counter moves. Barriers may not beprepared, with the exception of limited-life mines which can bemade ineffective when required. Phoney minefields may be laid.Barriers may be planned, but for execution only on the authorityof the commander who designated the Area. These Areasprovide freedom for our own counter move forces to deploy.

Barrier Restricted Area. An area where counter move forcesmay be assembled and then moved in columns to their line ofdeparture. Barriers may be prepared provided that they do nothamper the movement of reserves or counter move forces in theirstaging or assembly areas, or when moving on normal roads totheir line of departure. These barriers may only be executed withthe authority of the commander who designated the Area.

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12. Battle Drills Standard methods of executing specific tacticaloperations.

The object of battle drills is to enable low level tactical operationsto be executed with the minimum of orders, following simple andwell understood formats and thereby saving time.

13. Battlegroup (BG) A BG is a tactical grouping, usually with armour andinfantry under command, based on the HQ of anarmoured regiment or infantry battalion, normallyarmoured or mechanized, or possibly on an armouredreconnaissance regiment. Its composition is dictatedby its formation HQ to suit the task and area ofoperation.

JG An aviation BG (Avn BG) is based on the HQ of an avn regt.

14. Battle Procedure Procedures to be followed when preparing for tacticaloperations.

The object of battle procedure is to ensure, by concurrent activity,that the time available to prepare for battle is used efficiently, sothat troops are properly prepared and briefed.

15. Blocking Position A defensive posn so sited as to deny the enemyaccess to a given area or to prevent his advance in agiven direction.

AAP-6 Can be used in a variety of senses, eg ‘to block’, ‘estb a block’, or‘blocking posn’ or to ‘conduct a blocking op’. British doctrineformerly used the term ‘Counter Penetration’ to describe this typeof operation.

16. Bound In land warfare, a single movement usually from coverto cover, made by troops, often under enemy fire.

AAP-6 A bound is a feature of tactical significance, on or astride the axis,which could be held defensively if the need arose. At formationlevel a bound may be given a nickname and used as a controlmeasure.

17. Boundary In land warfare, a line by which areas of responsibilitybetween adjacent units or formations are defined.

AAP-6

18. Bridgehead An area of ground, in a territory occupied orthreatened by the enemy, which must be held or atleast controlled, so as to permit the continuousembarkation, landing, or crossing of troops andmaterial, and/or to provide manoeuvre space forsubsequent operations.

AAP-6

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19. Campaign A campaign is a sequence of planned, resourced andexecuted joint military operations designed to achievea strategic objective within a given time and space,more usually involving the synchronisation of land,sea and air forces.

AAP-6

20. Capture/Seize To capture or to take possession of an area, with orwithout force. It frequently involves movement apreliminary phase.

JG

21. Cleared Routeformation or BG

A route that must be cleared of enemy direct fire by aformation or BG.

JG It must be kept clear until responsibility is handed over to another.

22. Close Support That action of the supporting force against targets orobjectives which are sufficiently near the supportedforce as to require detailed integration or co-ordinationof the supporting action with the fire, movement, orother actions of the supported force.

AAP-6 Intimate artillery/tank support for BGs in direct contact with theenemy. This involves disrupting the enemy’s attacks andsupporting our own attacks. (RE now have CS Regts.)

23. Close SupportArtillery

Artillery allocated at divisional level to provide liaisonand intimate offensive and defensive fire for friendlyforces in contact with the enemy.

JG Assists the supported formation/unit to hold ground, manoeuvre,inflict casualties and delay the enemy.

24. CombatEffectiveness

The ability of a unit/formation, ship, weapon system orequipment to perform assigned missions or functions.This should take account, as appropriate, ofleadership, personal strength, equipment status,logistics, training and morale and may be expressedas a level or percentage.

JG

25 Combat Forces Combat forces are those forces which use fire andmanoeuvre to engage the enemy with direct fireweapons systems as distinguished from those whichengage the enemy with indirect fire or otherwiseprovide combat support to manoeuvre forces.

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26 Combat Power The total means of destructive and/or disruptive forcewhich a military unit or formation can apply against theopponent at a given time. The total includes theorganisation of the main elements of combat powerwhich are: manpower, equipment, logistics, trainingand readiness.

BMD

27. Combat SupportForces

Combat support forces are those forces which providefire support and operational assistance to combatforces.

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28. Combat ServiceSupport

The support provided to combat forces primarily in thefields of administration and logistics. CSS sustainsthe force.

AAP-6

29. Combined Between two or more forces or agencies of two ormore allies. When all allies or services are notinvolved, the participating nations and services shallbe identified.

AAP-6

30. Command andControlRelationships(Note 1)

One of the most important functions of operational orders is todetail the exact command or control status of formations andunits to which the orders refer. States should give date and timeat which they begin and end. See also AJP 01(A).

a. Operationalresponsibility

Full Command (FULL COMD). The military authorityof a superior officer to issue orders to subordinates. Itcovers every aspect of military operations andadministration and exists only within national services.The term command, as used internationally, implies alesser degree of authority than when it is used in apurely national sense. It follows that no NATOcommander has full command over the forces that areassigned to him. This is because nations, inassigning forces to NATO, assign only operationalcommand or operational control.

AAP-6 FULL COMD remains a national responsibility which by definitioncan not be delegated. Overall direction of all UK forces will beexercised by the CDS, as the senior military adviser to HMG, untilHMG agrees that OPCOM or OPCON of such forces should passto Multi-National Corps (MNC). FULL COMD naturally coversevery aspect of military operations and administration.

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Operational Command (OPCOM). The authoritygranted to a commander to assign missions or tasksto subordinate commanders, to deploy units, to re-assign forces and to retain or delegate operationaland/or tactical control as may be deemed necessary.It does not of itself include responsibility foradministration or logistics. May also be used todenote the forces assigned to a commander.

AAP-6 OPCOM in NATO is the highest degree of command authoritythat nations will delegate to the MNCs. OPCOM does not carrythe authority to disrupt the basic organisation of a unit.Components of the unit may be employed separately but not tothe extent that the unit cannot readily be given a new task or beredeployed elsewhere.

Operational Control (OPCON). The authoritydelegated to a commander to direct forces assignedso that the commander may accomplish specificmissions or tasks which are usually limited byfunction, time or location; to deploy units concerned,and to retain or assign tactical control of those units.It does not include authority to assign separateemployment of components of the units concerned.Neither does it, of itself include administration orlogistic control.

AAP-6 OPCON gives the receiving commander the benefit of theemployment of the delegated units without further reference to asenior authority or another nation, but he may not exceed anylimitations laid down by them. These limitations will usually bedesigned to maintain the operational efficiency of the force as awhole, whilst not being so restrictive that they inhibit the conductof operations. In practice, OPCON usually restricts the use of aforce in such a way that it can readily be given a new missionand/or be redeployed elsewhere. Some examples of transferOPCON are as follows: a division can be placed under OPCONof a corps commander for a specific mission (eg a counter-attackor blocking contingency task); transport aircraft of RAF STCcommitted to operations may be placed under the OPCON of anappropriate theatre commander. RN, Army and RAF helicoptersembarked in an amphibious ship, for helicopter operations, maybe placed under Naval OPCON for passage and the initiallanding. These helicopters may also be placed under theOPCON of a ground force commander for tactical helicopteroperations when committed ashore. In these situations thecommander having OPCON orders the mission, ie what has to bedone (tasks), to what effect (purpose), within the restrictionsgiven. The commander of the unit(s) placed under OPCON isresponsible for how it is to be done, ie the method, and he givesthe necessary orders to the unit(s) concerned.

Tactical Command (TACOM). The authoritydelegated to a commander to assign tasks to forces

AAP-6 This is a lower form of OPCOM. The key differences are that acommander assigned forces under TACOM:

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under his command for the accomplishment of themission assigned by higher authority.

May allocate tasks to those forces but only in accordancewith the mission given to him by the higher authority whichassigns the forces.

May not disrupt the command structure of those forces byassigning separate employment of their components.

May not delegate TACOM of those forces to any othercommander, although he may delegate TACON if necessary.

For example, an amphibious engineer squadron allocated to abrigade tasked with providing the regulating HQ for a divisionalriver crossing operation would be assigned to that brigade asTACOM as the mission is given by the divisional commander.See Note 2.

Tactical Control (TACON). The detailed and usuallylocal direction and control of movement andmanoeuvres necessary to accomplish missions ortasks assigned.

AAP-6 This replaces both “IN LOC” and “Under Command forMovement”. A force assigned to a commander under TACON willexecute missions or tasks as directed by the assigning highercommander. The commander assigned TACON is responsibleonly for the coordination of movement, real estate and localdefence whilst the TACON force remains within his area ofresponsibility. Note 2.

b. Administrationand LogisticRelationships

Under Command for Admin (UCADMIN) (WithCaveats) (UCADMIN...). When the temporary natureof the command makes it unnecessary to effect acomplete change of administrative command, aformation or unit may be placed under command forcertain specific matters, or for administration lesscertain administrative matters.

JSP 101 There may be variation in exactly what is specified eg ‘undercommand for administration less supply and routine G1 matters191000Jan’. ‘Less supply’ does not affect supply responsibilityfor daily maintenance as defined below.

Under Command for Daily Maintenance (UCDM).This state of administrative/logistic command leavesthe original parent formation or unit HQ with full

JSP 101 From an administrative point of view, it is generally better for unitsto be attached or detached for daily maintenance only, unless thetime away from the parent formation is likely to be considerable.

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responsibility for all administration less dailymaintenance. The commander responsible for dailymaintenance is responsible only for dailyreplenishment of combat supplies, evacuation ofcasualties, the provision of common user supplyitems, and the repair and recovery of equipment.

Thus units detached to another fmn are assumed to be UCDM ofthe new fmn unless otherwise stated. It is important to givetimings at which states are effective, not necessarily same as opO timings.

c. Fire Unit andOther ArmsSupport ControlTerms

Direct Support (DS). The support provided by a unitor formation not attached or under command/controlof the supported unit or formation, but required to givepriority to the support required by that unit orformation.

AAP-6 Most likely to be used in low intensity operations when acomplete battery (observers and guns) will be placed underOPCOM or OPCON of a battalion. It remains a guarantee of fire.

General Support (Gen SP). That support which isgiven to the supported force as a whole and not to anyparticular sub-division thereof.

AAP-6 Refers to artillery which is used to influence the corps ordivisional battle. Normally tasked for counter battery, depthtargets. There is no guarantee of fire to the manoeuvre arm.

General Support Reinforcing (Gen Sp Rft).General Support Reinforcing artillery has the missionof supporting the forces as a whole and, on asecondary basis, of providing reinforcing fire foranother artillery unit.

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Normally Gen Sp artillery is allocated to bolster the fire for a bdeoperation. Gen Sp Rft gives the allotted artillery 2 priorities: thefirst is to the CRA and the second is to the bde. It providestherefore a certain degree of guaranteed fire. It is likely to havean ammunition expenditure caveat.

Reinforcing (Rft). In artillery usage, a tacticalmission in which one artillery unit augments the fire ofanother artillery unit.

AAP-6 This task is a guarantee of fire. Note that an artillery unit can onlyreinforce another artillery unit (including arty Tac Gps) and not anall arms formation.

Notes:

1. Within UK formations a commander may assign a formation or unit the same degree of authority under which he has received it eg a unit of Corps engineersmay be OPCOM to a division who may need to OPCOM it to a brigade. He may not assign it at a higher state of command than it was originally assigned to him.2. This explanatory note has Army endorsement only. It will be normal for UK forces to adopt the tactical terms of another nation if the other nation is providingthe higher HQ, and for other nations to adopt UK terms if the other nation’s formation is subordinate to a UK HQ.

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31. C2W Command and Control Warfare AJP-1 The integrated use of all military capabilities including physicaldestruction, electronic warfare (EW), deception, psychologicaloperations (PSYOPS) and operations security (OPSEC),supported by intelligence, to deny information to, exploit,influence, degrade, confuse or destroy enemy C2 capabilities andto protect friendly C2, against such actions.

32. Company An armoured, mechanized or infantry company withno attachments to its normal establishment.

33. Company Group A company or part of a company, including companyHQ with attachments to its normal establishment.

34. ConcentrationArea

1. An area, usually in the theatre of operations wheretroops are assembled before beginning activeoperations.

2. A limited area on which a volume of gunfire isplaced within a limited time.

AAP-6 In the concentration area, troops are brought together, briefed,rehearsed, administered and prepared for battle. The area mustbe free from enemy interference, concealed, and have room formanoeuvre.

35. Control (See Command and Control Relationships Serial 40).

36. Co-ordinatingPoint

A designated point at which, in all types of combat,adjacent units/formations must make contact forpurpose of control and co-ordination.

AAP-6

37. Counterbattery(CB) Fire

Fire delivered for the purpose of destroying orneutralizing indirect fire weapons systems.

AAP-6 CB fire is part of the depth fire battle specifically concerned withthe defeat of the enemy’s artillery. CB targets will be acquired bytarget acquisition systems such as sound ranging, OPs andmortar locating radars, co-ordinated by artillery intelligence staffs.

38. Countermoves Operations undertaken in reaction to or in anticipationof a move by the enemy.

AAP-6 (See Counter-attack, Blocking Position).

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39. CoveringForce/CoveringTroops

1. A force operating apart from the main force for thepurpose of intercepting, engaging, delaying,disorganizing and deceiving the enemy before he canattack the force covered.

2. Any body or detachment of troops which providessecurity for a larger force by observation,reconnaissance, attack or defence or by anycombination of these methods.

AAP-6 A covering force will normally be deployed at corps or divisionallevel, however a brigade or BG commander may also wish todeploy troops for protection. These are known as coveringtroops. Covering troops or a covering force may be deployedwith the task of a screen or guard. (See Guard, Screen).

40. Dead Ground An area within the maximum range of a weapon, radaror observer which cannot be covered by fire orobservation because of intervening obstacles, thenature of the ground, the characteristics of thetrajectory, or the limitations of the pointing capabilitiesof the weapon.

AAP-6 This is part of the NATO definition for ‘Dead Space’ butrepresents the precise meaning of the British Army all-arms useof the term ‘Dead Ground’.

41. Deception Measures designed to mislead the enemy bymanipulation, distortion or falsification of evidence toinduce him to react in a manner prejudicial to hisinterests.

AAP-6 Electronic deception is a desirable component of any deceptionplan. (See AFM Vol V, Pt 4, AUSOP 604.)

42. Decision The final step in the estimate process. Thecommander considers the courses of action open tohim to accomplish his mission, selects his COA andexpresses it as his decision.

ATP-35 From the decision, the commander develops his concept ofoperations which must include his intent. The decision shouldembody the commander’s will for the conduct of the operation.

44. Defence/Defend See Operations of War.

45. Defilade 1. Protection from hostile observation and fire,provided by an obstacle such as a hill, ridge or bank.2. A vertical distance by which a position is concealedfrom enemy observation.3. To shield from enemy fire or observation by usingnatural or artificial obstacles.

AAP-6 A position hidden from enemy observation and direct fire whichenables engagement of the enemy’s flank. Thus from a defiladeposition enfilade fire is produced.

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46. DelayingOperation

See Operations of War.

47. Demolition Preliminary Demolition Target. A target, other thana reserved demolition target, which is earmarked fordemolition and which can be executed immediatelyafter preparation, provided that prior authority hasbeen granted.

AAP-6 Preliminary demolitions are normally grouped together under oneAF W9811 and executed by RE firing parties once authority hasbeen given.

Battlegroup commanders may, with the agreement of theirformation (brigade) commanders, select preliminary demolitionswhich they do not wish to have blown with the others; retainingcontrol of them themselves. These selected and approvedtargets are designated ‘Delayed’ and target numbers are giventhe suffix ‘D’. The battlegroup commanders concerned therebybecome the Authorized Commanders for these demolitions, andseparate AF W911s must be prepared.

Reserved Demolition Target. A target fordemolition, the destruction of which must be controlledat a specific level of command because it plays a vitalpart in the tactical or strategic plan, or because of theimportance of the structure itself, or because thedemolition may be executed in the face of the enemy.

Key demolitions are designated ‘reserved’ and specialarrangements are made for their preparation, security, controland firing. A Demolition Guard is provided. Such arrangementsare demanding in resources and hence the number of reserveddemolitions is severely restricted.

State of Readiness.

a. State 1, or Safe, means that the demolition has beenprepared but is safe. The firing circuits are made up but notconnected and detonators are not inserted.

b. State 2, or Armed, means that the demolition is ready forinitiation. The firing circuits have been connected anddetonators inserted.

48. Demolition FiringParty

The party at the site which is technically responsiblefor the demolition.

AAP-6

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49. Demolition Guard A local force positioned to ensure that a target is notcaptured by an enemy before the orders are given forits demolition and before the demolition has beensuccessfully fired. The commander of the demolitionguard is responsible for the operational command ofall troops at the demolition site. Including thedemolition firing party. He is responsible fortransmitting the order to fire to the demolition firingparty.

AAP-6

50. Deny To prevent access by blocking, disruption, dislocationand/or fire.

JG Ground can be denied either by holding it or by covering the areaby direct or indirect fire. To deny without holding requiressurveillance. (See Hold.)

51. Depth Fire The engagement of targets beyond the contact zoneeg the destruction, disruption and delay of enemyforces before they are involved in the direct fire battleand include the attack of bypassing or breakthroughfmns whilst they are temporarily out of contact, HQs,artillery and follow-up forces.

JG The depth fire battle, whilst largely unrelated to the other arms isdirectly relevant to them. It is the one which the artillerycommander can fight without reference to formation commandersexcept for the provision of a broad directive as to priorities andagreement on the allocation of resources.

52. Designation ofDays and Hours

C Day. The day on which deployment for anoperation commences or is due to commence.

D Day. The day on which an operation commencesor is due to commence.

E Day. The day on which a NATO exercisecommences.

F Hour. The time designated for the start of cross-FLOT aviation operations.

G Day/Hour. The day and/or time on which an order(normally national) is given to deploy a unit.

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H Hour.

a. The specific time at which an operation orexercise commences or is due to commence. It isalso the time at which the Line of Departure (LD)is crossed by the leading elements in an attack.

b. In amphibious operations, the time at which thefirst waterborne wave of an amphibious assaultlands on the beach.

K Day/Hour. The day and/or time on which a convoysystem is introduced or is due to be introduced on anyparticular land convoy route or sea convoy lane.

L Hour. In amphibious and airmobile operations, thetime at which the first helicopter of the heliborneassault wave touches down in the landing zone (LZ).(See also Y Hour.)

M Day. The day on which mobilization commences oris due to commence.

P Hour. In airborne operations, the time at which thelead element is to arrive over the parachute impactpoint to begin assault operations.

T Day/Hour. The day and/or time of Transfer ofAuthority.

Y Hour. In airmobile operations, the time at which thefirst helicopter in the first wave departs the Pick-upPoint (PUP).

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53. Destroy To kill or so damage an enemy force that it isrendered useless.

ADP-2 To destroy the enemy ‘within boundaries’ removes any concernfor a specific piece of ground provided that the enemy isneutralized or killed.

54. Detection The discovery by an means of the presence of aperson, object or phenomenon of potential militarysignificance.

AAP-6 ie “There’s something there”. (See Identification, Recognition,Target Acquisition.)

55. Direct Fire Fire directed at a target which is visible to the aimer. AAP-6 Direct fire can be used at night or in poor visibility when targetshave been recorded earlier in better conditions eg GPMG (SF).

56. Directive a. A military communication in which policy isestablished or a specific action is ordered.

b. A plan issued with a view to putting it into effectwhen so directed, or in the event that a statedcontingency arises.

c. Broadly speaking, any communication whichinitiates or governs action, conduct or procedure.

AAP-6

57. Doctrine Military doctrine is a formal expression of militaryknowledge and thought that the Army accepts asbeing relevant at a given time, which covers thenature of current and future conflicts, the preparationof the Army for such conflicts and the methods ofengaging in them to achieve success.

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58. Echelon Force A force not committed initially but whose committal isvital to the success of the superior commander’smission.

JG (See Reserve.)

59. ElectronicSilence

The deliberate prohibition of electronic radiations,normally applied for a stated period, to specificequipments or frequency bands.

JG Applies to both communications and non-communicationsemitters.

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60. ElectronicWarfare

Military action involving the use of electromagneticenergy to determine, exploit, reduce or prevent hostileuse of the electromagnetic spectrum and action toretain its effective use by friendly forces.

Electronic Countermeasures. That division ofelectronic warfare involving actions to be taken toprevent or reduce an enemy’s effective use of theelectromagnetic spectrum. Electroniccountermeasures include:

Electronic Jamming. The deliberate radiation,reradiation or reflection of electromagnetic energywith the object of impairing the use of electronicdevices, equipment, or systems being used by theenemy.

Electronic Deception. Deliberate activitydesigned to mislead an enemy in the interpretationor use of information received on his electronicsystems. Three categories are:

Manipulation. The alteration of friendlyelectromagnetic emission characteristics,patterns, or procedures to eliminate revealing, orconvey misleading tell-tale indicators that may beused by hostile forces.

Simulation. The creation of electromagneticemissions to represent friendly notional or actualcapabilities to mislead hostile forces.

Imitation. The introduction of radiations intoenemy systems which imitate his own emissions.

JG (See LCH 212D.)

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Electronic Protection Measures. That division ofelectronic warfare involving actions taken to ensurefriendly effective use of the electromagnetic spectrumdespite the enemy’s use of electronic warfare.

61. Enfilade Fire Fire which strikes the side of the enemy usually from adefilade position.

JG (See Defilade.)

62. Envelopment An offensive manoeuvre in which the main attackingforce passes around or over the enemy’s principaldefensive positions to secure objectives to theenemy’s rear.

AAP-6 This is an outflanking movement which passes round or throughthe enemy position to cut off his withdrawal routes and destroyhim from the flank or rear. Alternatively this movement may blockenemy withdrawal routes while another force attacks frontally.

63. Estimate A logical process of reasoning by which a commanderconsiders all the circumstances affecting the militarysituation and arrives at a decision as to the course ofaction to be taken in order to accomplish his mission.

AAP-6 In accordance with NATO doctrine, the British Army has adoptedthe term “estimate” which has replaced the “appreciation” at thetactical and operational levels. The appreciation is still used bythe other Services.

64. Exploit/Exploitation

1. Taking full advantage of success in battle andfollowing up initial gains.

2. Taking full advantage of any information that hascome to hand for tactical or strategic purposes.

3. An offensive operation that usually followssuccessful attack and is designed to disorganize theenemy in depth.

AAP-6 To exploit is to take advantage of a successful attack byfollowing-up and harassing a dislocated enemy with the aim offurther disorganizing him in depth. This may provide theopportunity to capture ground which was not part of the objectiveof the original attack. It is normally necessary for a commanderto lay down a limit of exploitation.

65. Field of Fire The area which a weapon or a group of weapons maycover effectively with fire from a given position.

AAP-6

66. Fighting Patrol A tactical unit sent out from the main body to engagein independent fighting; detachment assigned toprotect the front, flank or rear of the main body by

AAP-6 A fighting patrol is tasked to harass, ambush, attack or to create adiversion. It is prepared and equipped to fight. The strength willdepend upon the task and the weaponry to be carried, but will

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fighting if necessary. (Also known in NATO as aCombat Patrol.)

rarely consist of less than 2 sections and an HQ. A platoon offersthe ideal organization for a small fighting patrol in terms ofcontrol, firepower and strength.

67. Fighting Power Fighting power defines an Army’s capability to fight. BMD There are three interrelated components of fighting power: theconceptual (the thought process), the moral (the ability to getpeople to fight) and the physical (the means, equivalent to“combat power”).

68. Final ProtectiveFire (FPF)

An immediately available pre-arranged barrier of firedesigned to impede enemy movement acrossdefensive lines or areas.

AAP-6 A defensive fire (DF) target, usually selected by the supportedarm commander, covering the most likely line of approach to hisposition. When not otherwise engaged, guns in direct supportand mortars allotted to a FPF task are laid on that task, with gunsloaded. A fire unit may only be tasked on one FPF.

69. Fire SupportGroup

The group which provides direct fire support onto theobjective during an attack.

The primary role of the fire support group is to provide direct firesupport onto the objective as the assaulting troops close with it,particularly after any indirect fire has been lifted at the safety limit,switching to targets in depth as they fight through the objective.The fire support group is normally sited on a flank. Inmechanized operations tanks may be allocated for this role if it isdecided that they are needed in addition to the indirect firesupport available. In infantry operations GPMG(SF) and possiblyMILAN may be used. In a squadron and company groupoperation any tanks deployed in the fire support group will remainunder the command of the squadron leader, who will control theirmove forward to join the assault tanks as the attack progresses.Indirect fire controllers may join the fire support group for theirown protection.The term ‘Fire Base’ is no longer used. See Assault Tanks,Intimate Support Tanks.

70. Fire Team One half of an infantry section normally consisting ofan NCO and 3 men.

The fire team concept is flexible and any combination of men andweapons within in an infantry section can be called a fire team.(Also used to describe a group of 2-4 anti-tank helicopters.)

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71. Flank Guard A security element operating to the flank of a movingor stationary force to protect it from enemy groundobservation, direct fire and surprise attack.

AAP-6 Security of flanks may be provided by a mobile force.Organization of this force depends upon whether it is a screen ora guard force. (See Covering Force, Guard, Screen.)

72. Forming UpPlace (FUP)

The last position held by the assault echelon beforecrossing the line of departure. Also called ‘AttackPosition’.

AAP-6 An area to which troops deploy immediately before an attack andin which they may adopt their assault formations. It allows abuffer of time between the move forward and crossing the line ofdeparture at H Hour. The FUP is occupied for as short a time aspossible although it is here that final orders or briefings may begiven or orientation carried out. If it is outside the FEBA it mustbe reconnoitred and protected before the assaulting troops moveinto it. The area chosen should be:

a. Easily recognizable.b. Not under direct fire or observation.c. Not a known or likely enemy DF target.

73. Forward Armingand RefuellingPoint (FARP)

An installation in the combat zone to arm and refuelhelicopters.

JG Not to be confused with Forward Operating Base (FOB), whichprovides additional facilities.

74. Forward Edge ofthe Battle Area(FEBA)

The foremost limit of a series of areas in which groundunits are deployed, excluding the areas in which thecovering force or screen are operating.

AAP-6

75. Forward LineOwn Troops(FLOT)

A line which indicates the most forward positions offriendly forces in any kind of military operation at aspecific time.

AAP-6

76. ForwardOperating Base(FOB)

A location in the combat zone which provides the fullrange of infrastructure for planning, command andsupport of helicopter operations.

77. Forward Slope Any slope which descends towards the enemy. AAP-6 A position which is exposed to direct fire and to observed indirectfire.

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78. FragmentaryOrders (FragO)

An abbreviated form of an operations order,containing the 5 standard paragraph headings, issuedas required, that eliminates the need for restatinginformation contained in a basic operations order butwhich after the heading must contain the mission andexecution paragraphs.

AAP-6 In fast moving situations on land it will often be necessary toissue operation orders in part only and to limit the distribution tothose directly affected. The sequence of an operation order isfollowed and the standard paragraph headings are used.However, after the headings, parts of the order which areunchanged or are not essential are omitted.

79. Functions inCombat

a. Command. Command is the exercise of militaryauthority by a designated commander for theplanning, direction, coordination and control of amilitary force.

b. Manoeuvre. To manoeuvre is to seek to get intoa position of advantage in respect of the enemy fromwhich force can be threatened or applied.

c. Firepower. Firepower destroys, neutralises,suppresses and demoralises; it is essential indefeating an enemy’s ability and will to fight.

d. Protection. Protection preserves the fightingpotential of a force so that it can be applied at adecisive time and place.

e. Information and Intelligence. Accurate andtimely intelligence is fundamental to the success of alloperations. Intelligence is the produce of theorganised efforts of a commander to gather, analyseand distribute information about the enemy and theoperational environment.

f. Combat Service Support. CSS sustains theforce.

ADP-1 The Functions in Combat are conceptual tools. By consideringthese functions, commanders may ensure that they are adheringto the principles of war in their planning for, and conduct of,operations. The practical expression of the Functions in Combatis Combat Power.

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80. General SupportArtillery

Artillery which executes the fire directed by thecommander of the unit to which it organically belongsor is attached. It fires in support of the operation as awhole rather than in support of a specific subordinateunit.

AAP-6 Normally retained under formation command with a priority tofighting the depth battle. General Support Artillery can howeverbe used to reinforce Close Support Artillery in the contact battlewhen required.

81. Guard A security element whose primary task is to protectthe main force by fighting to gain time, while alsoobserving and reporting information.

AAP-6 Covering troops who are deployed with the primary task ofdelaying the enemy for a specific period in addition to observingand reporting on enemy movement.

82. Hand-over Line(HL)

A control feature, preferably following easily definedterrain features, at which responsibility for the conductof combat operations is passed from one force toanother.

AAP-6

83. Harassing Fire Fire designed to disturb the rest of enemy troops, tocurtail movement and, by threat of losses, to lowermorale.

AAP-6 A firing programme with no set time pattern, usually conducted atnight.

84. Harbour Area An area, well out of contact, in which the emphasis ison administrative convenience, although protectionand concealment will be maintained.

85. Hide An area in which a force conceals itself beforeoperations or before moving into battle positions.

JG

86. Hold 1. In an attack, to exert sufficient pressure to preventmovement or redisposition of enemy forces.

2. To maintain or retain possession by force, of aposition or an area.

AAP-6A unit holds ground when it is physically in possession of thatground. Invariably this requires some form of digging. it isnormal to hold vital ground. (See Vital Ground.)

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87. Hull Down Only turret is visible to the enemy This position is the normal one for direct fire.

See Periscope Up, Turret Down.

88. Identification 1. The indication, by any act or means, of your ownfriendly character or individuality.

2. In imagery interpretation, the discriminationbetween objects within a particular type of class.

AAP-6

ie “It’s a T64B (Reactive)”.

89. Indirect Fire Fire delivered at a target which cannot be seen bythe aimer.

AAP-6 Fire where the man aiming the weapon does not need to see thetarget or the fall of shot as his fire is either predicted or beingobserved, normally by an FOO or MFC.

90. IPB Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield. Asystematic process which requires the production ofa series of graphic overlays depicting basic data onweather, terrain and enemy deployments; the lattermay be based on no more than an assessment of hisdoctrine.

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IPB is a dynamic process. Data can be added or adjusted at anytime before or during combat. The integration of the graphicsproduced will show possible enemy options, own informationgaps and decision points for the commander.

91. Interlocking Arcsof Fire

When the boundaries of individual arcs of fire meet. Arcs should normally interlock between platoons within acompany group or across a boundary. (See Mutual Support,Overlapping Arcs of Fire.)

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92. Intimate SupportTanks

Those tanks grouped with the assaulting infantry toassist in fighting through the objective.

Ideally they should keep just ahead of the dismounted infantry sothat the main armament can be used freely. Their primary role isto destroy enemy tanks and armoured vehicles. They can alsoprovide the leading platoons with information on depth positionsand engage depth trenches with machine guns and mainarmament. Where the objective is impassable to tanks, they willhold back after the infantry has dismounted and provide firesupport from the flanks or rear. Intimate support tanks will beunder the command of the infantry assault commander and toassist in the close co-operation between tanks and infantry, onetank may be allocated to a platoon for detailed tactical control.

93. Joint Connotes activities, operations, organizations etc, inwhich elements of more than one service of thesame nation participate. When all services are notinvolved, the participating services shall be identified.

AAP-6

94. Joint Air AttackTeam (JAAT)

A coordinated attack involving a combination of avnand close air sp (CAS), normally sp by arty or navalgunfire.

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95. Key Point (KP) A concentrated site or installation, the destruction orcapture of which would seriously affect the war effortor success of operations.

AAP-6 In CRW, rear area security and some HD operations the term isapplied to an installation, the destruction of which by enemyaction would seriously disrupt military or civilian services or inother ways provide spectacular advantage to the enemy. A KPwould therefore normally be defended or guarded when a threatexists.

96. Key Terrain Any locality, or area, the seizure or retention of whichaffords a marked advantage to either combatant.

AAP-6 This is ground which it is highly desirable to hold, rather thanessential to hold. Although Key Terrain will not be abandonedlightly and steps will be taken to recapture it if it can be doneeconomically (without committing too much of the reserve) acommander will normally select his own Key Terrain.

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97. Leaguer A defended formation, sometimes concealed,adopted by a squadron or squadron group for rest,replenishment, maintenance and protection.

Leaguers may be ‘close’ with vehicles near one another or ‘open’with vehicles well spaced out.

98. Levels of Conflict Grand Strategic. Grand Strategy is the applicationof national resources to achieve policy objectives.This will invariably include diplomatic and economicresources as well as military.

Strategic. The level of war at which a nation orgroup of nations determine national, alliance, orcoalition security objectives, and deploy national,including military, resources to achieve them.

Operational. The level of war at which campaignsand major operations are planned, conducted andsustained to accomplish strategic objectives withintheatres or areas of operations.

Tactical. The level of war at which battles andengagements are planned and executed toaccomplish military objectives assigned to tacticalformations and units.

ADP-1 The purpose of grand strategy is to direct and provide coherenceto overall national, alliance or coalition policy, including all militaryand non-military aspects. Grand strategy is therefore theexclusive province of governments.

A national, multi-national or alliance strategic authority willconsider the realistic contribution that military force can make tothe achievement of the grand strategic objectives and set suchactivity in hand.

The term applies particularly to corps level and above, as thecorps is normally the formation which is responsible for thedesign and control of operations, allocating specific and limitedtactical missions to the divisions under its control. Divisions, andalso brigades, may work at the operational level of war whenoperating independently or when providing the highest field HQ inthe campaign.

The term applies particularly to combat at brigade, BG andsquadron and company group level and to divisional level whenthe division is operating in corps or army group chain ofcommand.

99. Liaison That contact or intercommunication maintainedbetween elements of military forces to ensure mutualunderstanding and unity of purpose and action.

AAP-6STANAG2101

Liaison must be reciprocal when a force is placed under thecommand or control of a headquarters of a different nationalityand when brigade size and higher formations of differentnationalities are adjacent. When possible liaison should bereciprocal between higher, lower and adjacent formations. Whennot reciprocal, responsibility for its establishment should begoverned by the following principles: from left to right, from rear tofront for units of the same echelon; from higher to lower echelon;

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from supporting to supported unit; and from the incoming force tothe outgoing force during a relief of combat troops.

100. Line of Departure(LD)

A line designated to co-ordinate the departure ofattack elements.

AAP-6 The line of departure is the forward edge of the FUP or if there isno FUP, the assembly area or the next significant featureimmediately in front. It must be secure and should be at rightangles to the objective. All the timings for the fire and manoeuvreplans are based on the time troops cross the line of departure atH hour. (See Forming Up Place, Hours.)

101. Listening Post Sentries sited tactically on the perimeter of adefensive position to give early warning by listeningand the use of surveillance devices, usually by night.

Used also in conjunction with mortar locating radars.

102. Main Effort (ME) A concentration of forces or means, in a particulararea, where a commander seeks to bring about adecision.

ADP-2 Note the important difference between ME in British doctrine andthe (Point of) Main Effort in NATO doctrine which is focused at apoint and defined in ATP-35 as: “Concentration of forces ormeans in a particular area where a commander seeks to bringabout a decision”.

103. ManoeuvreWarfare

Manoeuvre Warfare is a warfighting philosophy thatseeks to defeat the enemy by shattering his moraland physical cohesion – his ability to fight as aneffective, coordinated whole – rather than bydestroying him physically through incrementalattrition.

ADP-1

104. Minefields Minefield. An area of ground containing mines laidwith or without a pattern.

Tactical Minefield. A minefield which is part of aformation obstacle plan and is laid to delay, channelor break up an enemy advance.

AAP-6

AAP-6 There are 3 types of tactical minefield laid by engineers: Light,Medium and Heavy. All are planned at formation level but sitedby BG commanders with RE assistance. Each type of minefieldconsists of a number of rows of mines, each row containing onlyone type of anti-tank mine and fuze. The engineer can design a

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minefield to meet a specific threat, eg plough, roller or blastclearance, by combining rows of differently fuzed mines.

Protective Minefield. A minefield employed toassist a unit in its local, close-in protection.

AAP-6

Nuisance Minefield. A minefield laid to delay anddisorganize the enemy and to hinder his use of anarea or route.

AAP-6 Laid by all arms to delay and disorganize the enemy, particularlyreconnaissance patrols, by introducing a sense of uncertainty anda need for caution, which will have a subsequent effect onmorale. All types of mine may be used. They need not bemarked but are recorded and reported. Particularly effectiveduring a withdrawal.

Phoney Minefield. An area free of live mines usedto simulate a minefield or section of minefield, withthe object of deceiving the enemy.

AAP-6 Marked in exactly the same way as a real minefield.

105. Multi NationalOperations

Operations conducted by forces of two or nationsacting together for the accomplishment of a singlemission.

JG This term is preferred to Combined Operations.

106. Mutual Support That support which units render each other againstan enemy, because of their assigned tasks, theirposition relative to each other and to the enemy, andtheir inherent capabilities.

APP-6 A condition which exists when positions are able to support eachother by direct fire, thus preventing the enemy from mounting anattack against any one position without being subjected to directfire from one or more adjacent positions. Mutual supportincreases the strength of any defensive position. Mutual supportshould always be achieved by platoons within companies.Between larger sub-units a lesser degree of support may have tobe accepted. When the threat is primarily an armoured one,mutual support between anti-armour weapons is essential.

107. Neutralise To render the enemy’s weapons temporarilyineffective, normally by use of indirect fire.

108. NEO Noncombatant Evacuation Operations. Operationsthat relocate threatened civilian noncombatants from

ADP-2 This term replaces both SAE and SPE.

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locations in a foreign country or host nation. Theseoperations normally involve UK citizens whose livesare in danger. They may also include selected hostnation and third country nationals.

109. Obstacles A natural or manmade obstruction, or a combinationof both, which will impede progress.

Obstacles are classified as ‘existing’ or ‘reinforcing’:

a. Existing obstacles are described as being:

(1) Natural (rivers, slopes, trees).

(2) Manmade (embankments, buildings).

b. Reinforcing obstacles are those which are created on thebattlefield to reinforce existing obstacles.

110. Occupy Move into and properly organize an area to be usedas a battle position.

AAP-6 It involves movement, organization and control.

111. On Call Target A planned target other than a scheduled target onwhich fire is delivered when requested.

AAP-6 Normally requested in the advance of attack.

112. Operations OFFENCE

a. Definition. The purpose of offensive operationsis to defeat the enemy by imposing our will on him bythe application of focused violence. It is the decisiveoperation of war.

ADP-1

b. Types. There are six types of offensive action:

(1) Reconnaissance in Force. The purpose isto compel the enemy to disclose the location,size, strength, disposition or intention of his forceby making him respond to offensive action.

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(2) Raid. The purpose is to disrupt the enemy.More specifically, a raid is carried out to destroyor capture a vital enemy asset.

ADP-1

(3) Feint and Demonstration. The purpose ofa feint is to fix the enemy by distracting him and,if necessary, engaging in combat. The purposeof a demonstration, in contrast to a feint, is todistract the enemy’s attention without seekingcombat.

ADP-1

(4) Counter-Attack and Spoiling Attack. Thepurpose of a counter-attack is to defeat anenemy made vulnerable by his own offensiveaction, by revealing his ME or creating anassailable flank. The spoiling attack attempts tostrike the enemy while he is most vulnerable orwhile he is on the move prior to crossing his LD;it has the more limited aim of disruption.

ADP-1 AAP-6 definition: Attack by a part or all of a defending forceagainst an enemy attacking force, for such specific purposes asregaining ground lost or cutting off or destroying enemy advanceunits, and with the general objective of denying to the enemy theattainment of his purpose in attacking.

(5) Hasty Attack. An attack in whichpreparation time is traded for speed in order toexploit an opportunity. It seeks to takeadvantage of an enemy’s unpreparedness andinvolves boldness, surprise and speed.

AAP-6 Used to be known as “Quick Attack” in British terminology.“Hasty” is now preferred.

(6) Deliberate Attack. A deliberate attack is atype of offensive action characterised bypreplanned coordinated employment of firepowerand manoeuvre to close with an destroy orcapture the enemy.

AAP-6

c. Forms of Manoeuvre. There are five forms ofmanoeuvre in offensive operations.

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(1) Frontal. An offensive manoeuvre in whichthe main action is directed against the front of theenemy forces.

AAP-6

(2) Penetration. A form of offensive whichseeks to break through the enemy’s defence anddisrupt the defensive system.

AAP-6

(3) Envelopment. An offensive manoeuvre inwhich the main attacking force passes around orover the enemy’s principal defensive positions tosecure objectives to the enemy’s rear.

(4) Turning Movement. A variation of theenvelopment in which the attacking force passesaround or over the enemy’s principal defensivepositions to secure objectives deep in theenemy’s rear, to force the enemy to abandon hisposition or divert major forces to meet the threat.

AAP-6

(5) Infiltration. A technique and process inwhich a force moves as individuals or smallgroups over, through or around enemy positionswithout detection.

AAP-6

DEFENCE

a. Definition. The immediate purpose of defensiveoperations is to defeat or deter a threat in order toprovide the right circumstances for offensiveoperations.

ADP-1Defensive operations are normally undertaken when the enemyhas the initiative, to prevent him from seizing terrain or breakingthrough into a defended area. The fundamental purpose of anydefence is to defeat or deter a threat and, in so doing, to providethe right circumstances for regaining the initiative throughoffensive action.

b. Types. There are two types of defence:

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(1) Mobile Defence. In mobile defence, thecore functions combine to defeat the enemyrather than seize ground. A fixing force deniesthe enemy freedom of action while a strikingforce manoeuvres in order to hit the enemy.

ADP-1

(2) Area Defence. The purpose of area defenceis to hold ground or to deny ground to the enemy.Unlike mobile defence, a force committed to areadefence does not itself seek the outrightdestruction of the attacking force. Instead itrelies upon a separate but coordinated attack byother dedicated forces to deliver a decisivevictory.

ADP-1

DELAY

Definition. An operation in which a force underpressure trades space for time by slowing enemymomentum and inflicting maximum damage on theenemy without, in principle, becoming decisivelyengaged.

AAP-6 Delaying operations can be conducted independently or withinother types of operation, principally as a prelude to a defensiveoperation. It is also possible that transitional phases will beinvolved.

TRANSITIONAL PHASES

a. Definition. Transitional phases link the primaryoperations of war.

AFM Vol 1Part 1

b. Types. There are five transitional phases duringoperations:

(1) Advance to Contact. Designed to gain orre-establish contact with the enemy.

AAP-6 Always executed in preparation for a subsequent operation suchas an attack.

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(2) Meeting Engagement. A combat action thatmay occur when both sides seek to fulfil theirmission by offensive action. It will often occurduring an advance to contact and can easily leadto a hasty attack.

AFM Vol 1Part 1

(3) Link Up Operations. Operations conductedto join two friendly forces in enemy controlledterritory.

AFM Vol 1Part 1

(4) Withdrawal. A withdrawal occurs when aforce disengages from an enemy force inaccordance with the will of its commander. Thewithdrawal will take place either in or out ofcontact with the enemy.

AFM Vol 1Part 1

Seeks to disengage combat forces from the enemy althoughcontact may be maintained through indirect fire, recce orsurveillance.

(5) Relief of Troops in Combat. Consists of: AFM Vol 1Part 1

(a) Relief in Place. All or part of a forceis replaced in a sector by an incoming unit.

(b) Forward Passage of Lines. A forceadvances or attacks through another which isin contact with the enemy.

(c) Rearward Passage of Lines. Aforce effecting a movement to the rearpasses through the sector of a unitoccupying a defensive position.

113. OPSEC Operations Security AJP-1 The aim of OPSEC is to provide a military operation or exercisean additional degree of security, using active or passive means,to ensure that knowledge of friendly dispositions, capabilities,intentions and vulnerabilities are denied to an enemy. It

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concentrates on identifying and protecting those aspects of aplan which are considered vital to the success of an operation.

114. OOTW Operations Other Than War. OOTW are thosemilitary operations which are conducted in situationsof conflict other than war. Such operations, in whichmilitary activities are likely to be firmly subordinatedto political objectives throughout, will be designed toprevent conflict, restore peace by resolving orterminating conflict before further escalation, orassist with the rebuilding of stability after conflict orwar.

ADP-1

115. Order A communication, written, oral, or by signal, whichconveys instructions from a superior to asubordinate.

AAP-6

116. Overlapping Arcsof Fire

When one weapon or position is capable of engagingtargets within the arc of fire of its neighbour.

Overlapping arcs of fire are necessary if mutual support is to beachieved.

117. Passage of Lines An operation in which a force moves through anotherforce either to come into (forward) or move out of(rearward) contact with the enemy.

ATP-35AAP-6

In forward passage of lines the incoming force attacks through aforce which is itself in contact with the enemy.

In rearward passage of lines the force in contact moves to therear through the defensive positions of another force.

See Relief of Troops in Combat (ATP-35).

118. Patrol A detachment sent out for the purpose of gatheringinformation or carrying out a destructive, harassing,mopping-up or security mission.

AAP-6 A patrol is a formed unit of men and/or vehicles whose strengthand composition will be dictated by the task. It will be sent outfrom the main body to carry out the following functions: standing

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patrol, fighting patrol. (See Fighting Patrol, ReconnaissancePatrol, Standing Patrol.

119. Patrol Master An officer who is responsible for the detailedorganization and co-ordination of patrols.

At brigade level this should be the SO3 G3 (Ops) and at BG HQlevel the Ops Offr. He is responsible for:

a. Keeping all patrol reports for reference.

b. Maintaining a patrol situation map showing exactpositions of own troops, minefields, pre-planned DFs,information from earlier patrols, previous and proposed patrolroutes.

c. Passing briefing information at Sub-Para b above, plusair photographs and maps to patrol briefing officers.

d. Drawing up an accurate description of each patrol task toavoid duplication.

e. Adjusting patrol timings and routes to avoid repetition andclashes.

f. Preparing and issuing the patrol task table.

120. PeaceEnforcement

Operations carried out to restore peace betweenbelligerents who do not all consent to interventionand who may be engaged in combat activities.

JWP-3-50

121. Peace Keeping Operations carried out with the consent of thebelligerent parties in support of efforts to achieve ormaintain peace in order to promote security andsustain life in areas of potential or actual conflict.

JWP 3-50 The wider aspects of peacekeeping operations carried out withthe consent of the belligerent parties in an environment that maybe highly volatile.

122. Peace Making Action to bring hostile parties to agreement,essentially through such peaceful means as thoseforeseen in Chapter VI of the UN Charter.

JWP 3-50

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123. Periscope Up A variation of turret down where the gunner can justsee over the crest through his periscope.

124. Phase Line A line utilized for control and co-ordination of militaryoperations, usually a terrain feature extending acrossthe zone of action.

AAP-6 Operations are sometimes divided into phases to concentratecombat power sufficiently to achieve the necessary force ratioand to make the maximum use of supporting fire. Phases will benecessary when regrouping or a re-allocation of resources has totake place or when fresh units have to be introduced. A phaseshould only be used where the action affects the whole unit orformation. A plan requiring many phases is likely to becomplicated and may well result in excessive pauses and loss ofmomentum. This will give the enemy a chance to recover andseize the initiative.

125. Primary Position The main position from which a unit intends to fight.

126. Radio Silence A condition in which all or certain radio equipmentcapable of radiation is kept inoperative.

AAP-6

127. Recognition The determination by any means of the friendly orenemy character or of the individuality of another, orof objects such as aircraft, ships, or tanks, or ofphenomena such as communications-electronicspatterns.

AAP-6 ie “It’s an enemy tank”. (See Detection, Identification).

128. Reconnaissance A mission undertaken to obtain, by visual observationor other detection methods, information about theactivities and resources of an enemy or potentialenemy; or to secure data concerning themeteorological, hydrographic, or geographic

AAP-6 Reconnaissance is divided into:

Combat Reconnaissance. Carried out by elements of combatarms within battlegroups while observing or engaging the enemyin close combat.

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characteristics of a particular area. Close Reconnaissance. Carried out by the reconnaissancetroops, platoons and flights of armoured, infantry, mechanized,armoured or aviation BGs to provide information of interest to theBG commander.

Medium Reconnaissance. Carried out by reconnaissance andaviation regiments, providing information for the formationcommander. Their primary role is to gather information, bystealth although they may be required to fight for it depending ontheir capability for offensive action.

Long Range Reconnaissance. Reconnaissance of installationsin enemy rear areas, routes, helicopter and parachute landingareas, and the surveillance of enemy deployment, supply routesand other activity carried out by special forces, satellites, aircraft,drones and RPV.

129. Reconnaissance,Intelligence,Surveillance andTargetAcquisition(RISTA)

RISTA is a joint operation to link sensors, acquisitionsystems and reconnaissance directly to offensivestrike assets which can be used by them.

ADP-1 Surveillance is the continual collection of information, usuallyacross a wide geographical spectrum; reconnaissance is directedat specific targets. Ground reconnaissance includes scoutingand screening. RISTA is a specifically focussed concept whichdirects offensive action.

130. ReconnaissancePatrol

A small patrol used to gain information of the enemy,preferably without his knowledge.

AAP-6 A reconnaissance patrol is tasked to gain information byobservation and stealth. Its composition is of the minimumstrength required for the task, and if dismounted usually consistsof a reconnaissance group and a cover group. The patrol avoidsfighting except in self-defence.

131. Reconstitution Action to restore units that have suffered attrition to alevel of combat effectiveness commensurate withtheir anticipated mission by the provision of thenecessary resources.

Not yet agreed by NATO.

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132. Refurbishment See Rehabilitation.

133. Rehabilitation The processing, usually in a relatively quiet area, ofunits or individuals recently withdrawn from combator arduous duty, during which units reconditionequipment and are rested, furnished with specialfacilities, filled up with replacements, issuedreplacement supplies and equipment, given trainingand generally made ready for employment in futureoperations.

134. Regrouping A change to task organization for a particularoperation.

Regrouping normally takes place before an operation.

135. Relief in Place An operation in which, by direction of JSP 110 higherauthority, all or part of a unit is replaced in an area bythe incoming unit. The responsibilities of thereplaced elements for the mission and the assignedzone of operations are transferred to the incomingunit. The incoming unit continues the operation asordered.

AAP-6 The incoming force, which may be a formation or unit, normallyassumes the mission of the relieved force, usually within thesame boundaries and, at least initially, with a similar dispositionof forces where possible.

136. Rendezvous (RV) A pre-arranged meeting at a given time and locationfrom which to begin an action or phase of anoperation, or to which to return after an operation.

AAP-6 In Withdrawal Operations. RVs are areas where squadron orcompany groups and platoons collect and reorganize as an entitybefore continuing the withdrawal on foot, in vehicles or byhelicopter. RVs must be designated by the next highercommander to prevent friendly forces clashing during thewithdrawal. RVs must:

Be in a defiladed area which is not an obvious target forenemy harassing fire.

Be Protected. In the case of a squadron or company groupthis may be done by the first platoon to arrive and atbattlegroup level the depth squadron or company group might

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take on this responsibility. These protection parties mustmake a daylight reconnaissance of the area.

Have radio communications.

137. Report Line A line at which troops, after having reached it, mustreport to their command echelon.

AAP-6 A report line is an easily recognizable feature, at right angles tothe axis, which is used to report progress. It need have notactical significance. It is given a nickname.

138. Reserves 1. The quantities of stocks required to be heldagainst emergency, unforeseen fluctuations andexpenditure, delays in production and transit,misfortune etc. In peace they include provision forthe requirements from the outbreak of war untiladequate supplies become available fromproduction.

2. Personnel, units or formations earmarked forfuture use on mobilization or against an operationalrequirement or withheld from action at the beginningof an engagement.

JG A force held wholly uncommitted to exploit the unexpected. Aformation commander requires to meet both anticipated andunexpected situations. The correct division of resources betweenforward and reserve troops, and deciding when to commitreserves, are amongst the most difficult decisions which acommander will have to make.

Without a reserve a force lacks flexibility and balance. Once areserve has been committed a new one must be created. Areserve should include a balance of all combat arms and becapable of matching enemy mobility. In armoured or mechanizedoperations, IFVs or APCs will provide mobility for the infantry andensure a quick response. In other types of operation the degreeof mobility of the infantry element of a reserve will vary betweenmarching, carriage on tanks and lift in support helicopters.

The size of reserves depends on the design for battle. Theremay be occasions when half a formation is initially held inreserve, but usually this will not be practicable.

In deciding when to commit reserves the following should betaken into account:

An attacker is more vulnerable when he is on the point oflaunching his assault or has just reached his objective. Aquickly mounted counter attack may achieve results out of all

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proportion to its size.

The deployment of the reserve should be timed, if possible, toavoid the worst of any enemy preliminary fire. To be able todo this, particularly at night, positions including alternativepositions and routes will have to be reconnoitred andprepared.

The ground and the enemy strength will indicate theadvantage of counter attacking or of remaining in depth. Ifthe ground being forfeited is not vital to the continued defenceof the area, and if the aim is to inflict casualties on the enemyby attrition, reserves may be employed better by occupyingpositions in depth and gradually bringing the enemy to a halt.

It may be possible to destroy or compel the enemy towithdraw by bringing an increasing weight of fire to bear fromthe front, flank or rear, without using the reserve.

The possible roles for a reserve often conflict and may make thedecision on its positioning one of priorities or compromise.

In all operations a reserve should be nominated and, if possible,constituted. A reserve is held in readiness to react to theunexpected. Likely tasks may be given, but a commander mustretain the ability to deploy his reserve to any area in order tomaintain or regain the tactical balance.

139. Reverse Slope Any slope that descends away from the enemy. AAP-6 A position on ground not exposed to direct fire or observation.

140. Rolling Attack Two or more successive attacks on the same enemyby armed helicopters.

141. Screen A security element whose primary task is to observe,identify and report information and which fights onlyin self protection.

AAP-6

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142. Scheme ofManoeuvre

At the tactical level, the superior commander’sconcept of operations should include both his intentand his design for operations, normally expressed asa scheme of manoeuvre.

ADP-2

143. SecondaryPosition

A completely new position, normally prepared butcertainly at least reconnoitred, to which a sub-unit orunit will move once its primary position has becomeuntenable or when its primary position has becomeineffective because of the flow of battle.

A unit may remain in a hide until the main enemy thrust has beenidentified. It will then be called forward to man its primary orsecondary position. (See Alternative Position, Hide, PrimaryPosition.)

144. Secure To gain possession of a position or terrain feature,with or without force, and to make such dispositionas will prevent, as far as possible, its destruction orloss by enemy action.

AAP-6

145. Simultaneity Simultaneity seeks to overload the enemycommander. He is attacked or threatened from somany angles at once that he is denied the ability toconcentrate on one problem at a time or evenestablish priorities between them.

ADP-1

146. Sniping Tanks Individually sited tanks, normally forward of a mainposition, tasked with early attrition of enemy armour.

147. Squadron An armoured or armoured reconnaissance orhelicopter squadron with no attachments to itsnormal establishment.

148. Squadron Group A squadron, or part of a squadron, includingsquadron HQ, with any attachments to its normalestablishment.

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149. Squadron andCompany Group

The grouping of a complete armoured squadron andcomplete infantry company, operating together,under command of either the squadron leader or thecompany commander.

The group may be commanded by the BG comd, sqn ldr or coycomd, depending on the tactical situation, or whether the infantryare mounted or dismounted. It is inherently flexible and permitsrapid regrouping should this be necessary.(Not to be confused with a Squadron or Company Group)

150. StandingOperatingProcedure (SOP)

A set of instructions covering those features ofoperations which lend themselves to a definite orstandardized procedure without loss of effectiveness.The procedure is applicable unless prescribedotherwise in a particular case. Thus, the flexibilitynecessary in special situations is retained.

AAP-6 The purpose of SOPs is to lay down standard procedures for theconduct of operations. This saves constant repetition in ordersand gives officers and soldiers a clear understanding of theirindividual responsibilities. SOPs also allow the Army topromulgate and follow agreed NATO procedures.

151. Standing Patrol A patrol which will be of a strength decided by thecommander allotting the task. Its task may bereconnaissance, listening, fighting or a combinationof these. It differs from a Reconnaissance, Fightingor Listening Patrol, in that, having taken up itsallotted position, it is not free to manoeuvre inperformance of its task without permission.

AAP-6 A standing patrol is established to give warning of enemymovements by watching likely approaches and covering deadground. The patrol is kept as small as possible but could be up tosection strength. It must have communications and be able tocall for artillery or mortar fire.

152. Stop Line A line, selected on ground of tactical significance, onwhich the guard element of the covering force willhalt the enemy and attempt to force him into adeliberate attack.

It would be inadvisable for the covering force to receive such anattack; by imposing delay they are achieving their aim.

153. Strongpoint A key point in a defensive position, usually stronglyfortified and heavily armed with automatic weaponsaround which other positions are grouped for itsprotection.

AAP-6 Strongpoint (General War). A strongpoint is a term used todescribe a well prepared and strongly held infantry position, oftena village or an area of dominating ground, which has been sitedto ‘shape’ the axis of an enemy advance. A strongpoint containsa number of bastions and is normally held by a BG. Astrongpoint must be prepared to hold firm even when outflankedor cut off by the enemy. The enemy may be expected topenetrate between strongpoints – they will then be destroyed by

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fire from bastions.

Strong Point (FIBUA). A key point within a defensive position,usually strongly fortified and heavily defended with automaticweapons, around which other positions are grouped for itsprotection. If it can be avoided, strong points should not beconfined to one building so as to avoid their being isolated anddestroyed in detail. Platoon strong points should usually be sitedin 2 or 3 buildings so as to allow interlocking and mutuallysupporting fire.

154. Suppressive Fire Fire which neutralizes, destroys or temporarilydegrades the capabilities of enemy forces within aspecific area.

ATP-35 Fire aimed at the enemy position with the aim of reducing hisvolume of fire by, at the minimum, forcing him to keep his headdown. It is used to cover the approach of an attacking orassaulting force.

155. Surveillance andTargetAcquisition (STA)

Surveillance. The systematic observation ofaerospace, surface or sub-surface areas, places,persons or things, by visual, aural, electronic,photographic, or other means.

Target Acquisition. The detection, identificationand location of a target in sufficient detail to permitthe effective employment of weapons.

AAP-6

AAP-6

The continuous all weather, day and night watch over thebattlefield and the detection, recognition, identification andlocation of a target to permit the effective employment ofweapons.

156. Surveillance andTargetAcquisition Plan(STAP)

The plan made by a commander to co-ordinate STAresources.

157. Synchronisation The focusing of resources and activities to producemaximum combat power at the decisive time andplace.

ADP-2

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158. Turret Down The vehicle is hidden but the commander can just seeover the crest.

159. Vital Area A key point which is considered to merit specialarrangements for air defence.

APP-6 Also known as Vital Point in UK.

160. Vital Ground Ground of such importance that it must be retained orcontrolled for the success of the mission.

AAP-6 Vital ground is normally identified by a superior commander andgiven out in his orders. Subordinate commanders would have tobase their estimates accordingly. The definition of ground as‘vital’ in defence will usually imply that counter attack plans mustbe made to regain it if it is lost to the enemy. Conversely theidentification of the enemy’s vital ground becomes a key elementin any attack estimate. Care must be taken to differentiatebetween this term and Key Terrain, which now describesimportant ground.

161. Vulnerable Point(VP)

In Military Home Defence, a facility which is vital to theoperational function of a Key Point.

162. Withdrawal A planned operation in which a force in contactdisengages from an enemy force.

AAP-6 A withdrawal occurs when a force disengages from an enemyforce in accordance with the will of its commander. It seeks tobreak contact with the enemy. This does not necessarily implythat reconnaissance and/or guard elements do not maintainsurveillance over the enemy.

Retirement. A retirement is different from a withdrawal in that itis a movement away from the enemy by a force out of contactwith the enemy and is administrative in nature. (ATP-35).

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163. Zulu Muster A position to which APCs not involved in giving firesupport move, once fighting troops have dismounted.

Sources:

JG – JWP 0-01-1. Glossary of Joint and Multinational Terms and Definitions.

AAP-6 (NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions – on limited distribution). This publication is revised annually. The current version is AAP-6(V) 1998.

ATP-35 – A NATO agreed definition in ATP-35 (NATO Land Force Tactical Doctrine).

UK(NAT) – A UK National agreed definition.

AC 71565 – Army Doctrine Publication, Volume 1, Operations.

AC 71564 – Army Doctrine Publication, Volume 2, Command.

AC 71587 AFM Vol 1, Part 1, Formation Tactics.AC 71648 AFM Vol 1, Part 2, Battlegroup Tactics.

AC 71437 – Land Component Handbook (Part 1 and 2). This UK publication supersedes Army Formation SOPs.

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SERIAL 5 – GLOSSARY OF CIS TERMS

Term or Abbreviation Meaning

Access Node The comms eqpts which serve a community of users (eg a HQ)giving access to PTARMIGAN.

ACCIS ACE Command and Control Information Systems.

ACEC Army Communications Equipment Committee.

ACEWS Automated Computerised Electronic Warfare System (also knownas VIXEN).

ACISG Arms CIS Group

ACSAS Army Command Support Application Suite (GP3/QP24/AP3).

ADAMS Allied Deployment and Movement System.

ADCIS Air Defence Command and Information System.

ADDER Expendable unmanned hand emplaced jammer being used fortrials.

ADSIA Allied Data Systems Interoperability Agency.

AIG Address Indicator Group. A single address gp (eg AIG 1300) whichrep a specific set of action and/or info addressees (the ident of theoriginator may also be incl). Used to replace long list ofaddressees.

ADPS Automatic Data Processing System. A complete system based onthe use of elect computers for the solution of problems and thestorage of info.

ADX Automatic Data Exchange.

AM Amplitude Modulation (see Modulation).

AOA Army Operational Architecture.

APLNRS Auto Posn Locating Nav & Reporting Sys.

ASMA RAF Air Staff Management Aid.

ATA Army Technical Architecture.

ATacCS Army Tactical Computing System

ATCCIS Allied Tactical Command and Control Information System.

ATDDC Army Tactical Command and Control System (US)

ATUOKO German Trunk comms system.

BATES Battlefield Artillery Target Engagement System.

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BETA Battlefield Engineering and Terrain Analysis System.

BICES Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System.

BGBMS Battlegroup Battle Management System.

BISA Battlefield Information Systems Application.

BOWMAN Combat radio system to replace Clansman 1998.

BRAHMS A portable narrowband secure voice device that works over a civiltelephone line. (Briefcase size).

BRENT Wideband secure telephone (part of HOUSEMAN system).

BRERE A desktop narrowband secure voice device that works over a civiltelephone line.

C4I Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Information

CADSTAR Imagery Report System linked to JARIC (Joint Air RecceIntelligence Centre).

CAIUS Corps Area Integrated Unattended Sensors.

CALAIS Command and Logistic Automated Information System.

CASH Computer Assistance to Static HQ.

CCTA Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency.

CESG Communications Electronics Security Group.

CESP Communications Electronic Support Plan.

CHOtS Corporate Headquarters Office Technology System.

CIBIS Common Infrastructure for Battlefield Information Systems.

Cipher, Off-Line A method of encryption which takes place before transmission andis indep of the transmission system. The resulting encrypted msgcan be sent by any (even unclas) means.

Cipher, On-Line An automatic method of encryption which is part of a transmissionsystem, whereby sigs are encrypted and passed all in one process.

CIS Communications and Information Systems.

CNR Combat Net Radios.

COE Common Operating Environment.

COMSEC Measures designed to prevent the en from gaining info and int fromour use of comms systems; Communications Security

COMPUSEC Computer Security.

COPPERS Computerised Police Programme and Electronic Reporting System.

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CORMIS Corps Management Information System.

CRIMES Criminal Records Information Management Enquiry System.

CSS Command Support System (New Maritime CCIS).

CSSH Clansman Secure Speech Harness.

STAPS Contingency Theatre Automated Planning System (Air BattlePlanners C2 system).

DCIS(A) Director Communications and Information Systems (Army).

DCISB Defence CIS Board.

DEL Direct Exchange Line. A local civ tel ext connected via a PUP tothe civ system.

DEWCC Divisional EW Coordinating Cell.

DFTS(UK) Defence-wide Fixed Telecommunications System.

DGICS Director General Information and Communication Services.

DICS Desert Interim Computer System.

DIMMS Defence Intelligence Message Handling System

DPSN Defence Packet Switched Network.

DUST Dial Up Secure Telegraph.

EDDS European Data Distribution System.

ELCROVOXA NATO secure voice equipment used over AUTOKO.

Electronic Warfare(EW)

Military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy todetermine, exploit, reduce, or prevent hostile use of theelectromagnetic spectrum and action to retain its effective use byfriendly forces. See also electronic protective measures; electroniccountermeasures, electronic warfare support measures.

ElectronicCountermeasures(ECM)

That division of electronic warfare involving actions taken toprevent or reduce an enemy’s effective use of the electromagneticspectrum.

Electronic WarfareSupport Measures(ESM)

That division of electronic warfare involving action taken to searchfor, intercept, identify and locate radiated electromagnetic energyfor the purpose of immediate threat recognition. It provides asource of information required for immediate decisions involvingelectronic countermeasures, electronic counter-countermeasuresand other tactical actions such as avoidance, targeting and homing.

EMS Electronic Messaging Service (formerly Army Mail).

Electronic ProtectiveMeasures (EPM)

That div of EW involving actions taken to ensure friendly eff use ofthe electromagnetic spectrum despite the en’s use of EW

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EW = ESM (passive offensive) + ECM (active offensive) + EPM(defensive).

Electronic Silence The deliberate prohibition of electronic radiations, normally appliedfor a stated period, to specific equipments or frequency bands.

Emission Control(EMCON)

Selective control of emitted electromagnetic or acoustic energy.The aim can be twofold:

- to minimize the enemy’s detection of emissions and exploitationof the information so gained, or

- to improve the performance of friendly sensors.

EMMHS Electronic Mail and Message Handling System.

EUROMUX Trunk communications system with similar capabilities toPTARMIGAN, often deployed in POD area.

EWCC EW Coordinating Cell (at Corps/Theatre HQ Level).

Facsimile (fax) A system for transmitting an original doc, whether written, printedor pictorial.

FBMS Formation Battle Mgnt System.

FASTNET Future Army Strategic Telecomms Network.

FEMIS Field Force Equipment Management Information System.

FLOS First Line Operating System.

FOCSLE FLEET Operational Command System Life Extension.

FM Freq Modulation (see Modulation)

FRSS Field Record Support System.

FSSG Forward Systems Support Group.

GA Goal Architecture.

GEMINI* Concept for Joint Army/RAF G2 Cell.

GIFT Generic Intelligence Fusion Terminal.

GIS Geographic Information System.

GLOBAL 2nd Line Inventory Management System.

GRID* Commercial laptop computer system.

HEROS* German WAVELL equivalent.

HF High Freq. Radio freqs between 3 and 30 MHz.

HOUSEMAN UK Government secure speech system.

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IARRCIS *

ICON RAF Imagery system.

IER Information Exchange Requirement.

ILS Integrated Logistic Support.

INMARSAT International Maritime Satellite System. Fixed and portable systemsextensively used for speech and data transmission in non-hostileoperations eg. humanitarian relief ops.

Interface The common bdry between a system or mode of op and a differentsystem or mode.

IS Information System(s).

ISSO Integrated Systems Support Organisation.

ISTAR Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance.

IT Information Technology.

IVSN Integrated Voice Switching Network.

JBD Joint Battlespace Digitization.

JDISS Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System.

JINTACCS Joint Interoperable Tactical Command and Control System.

JLSS Joint Logistics Support System.

JOCS Joint Operational Command System.

JSTARS Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System.

JOTS Joint Operational Tactical System (UK/UK Recognised MaritimePicture).

JTIDS Joint Tactical Information Display System.

KHz Kilohertz. 1000 cycles/sec.

LAIRS Large Area Integrated Route Surveillance.

LAN Local Area Network.

LANDSCAPE Land Systems Controllerate Automation of ProcurementExpenditure. (Project cancelled).

LOCE Linked Opintel Centres Europe (NATO Int System).

LOGCIS Logistic CIS?

LOGTRAKS Vehicle Tracking System.

LSRC Land Systems Reference Centre.

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LYCHGATE RAF Intelligence System.

LAND CSS(MAPPER*)

HQ Land Command Support System.

MCE Mobile Communications Equipment (US). American Trunk commssystem.

MCE 1. Manoeuvre Control System – US WAVELL equivalent.

2. Generic term for WAVELL replacement/upgrade.

MCSG Manoeuvre Control Systems Group.

MENTOR UK secure speech system extended over strategic comms links.

MERLIN Management of Equipment Resource Liabilities and InformationNetwork.

MHz Megahertz. 1,000,000 cycles/sec.

MIS Management Information System.

MMARS The Movement Management and Air Reservations System.

Modulation The process by which the amplitude, freq or phase of a carrierwave is varied with time in accordance with the wave form ofsuperimposed info, eg speech.

Msg Centre An agency responsible for acceptance, transmission, receipt anddel of msgs.

MTF Message Text Format.

NATO C3 A NATO CIS Agency.

NAVAID Navigation Aid.

NSTN (MHS) RN msg handling system.

NTTS NATO Terrestrial Transmission System.

OLIVER On Line Inventory Enquiries and Retrieval Stores visibility systemfor log sp and ES staff.

OSC Operational Systems Control. A C2 veh that is colloc with a trunknode. It normally con 3 or 4 trunk nodes, administers assets andmanages trunk comms (incl SCRA within its TAOR).

OSI Open Systems Interconnection.

PATRON Secure speech system for District and above (Note: becomesMENTOR when extended outside UK).

PETASUS Airborne EW System.

PHILHARMONIC SF CIS Support System.

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PhM Phase Modulation. A system of modulation similar to FM.

PICCS Platform Integrated C2 System.

PIVDB Project Independent Virtual Data Base.

PJOCS Pilot Joint Operational Command System.

POSNAV Position/Navigation Systems.

PPSN Primary Packet Switched Network.

PRINCE Projects In-Controlled Environments.

PTARMIGAN Secure digital tactical area trunk communications system.

PUP Pick-Up Point. Loc details supplied by civ tel company, incl techdetails to allow connection to a DEL.

QIC Quadrilateral Interoperability Committee. (PTARMIGAN, HEROS,MCS, SACRA.)

Radio Silence A condition in which all or certain radio equipment capable ofradiation is kept inoperative.

RISTACOMM Rationalisation of Inter-Service Tactical Communications.

RITA French trunk comms system.

RSSST Royal Signals System Support Team.

SACRA* French WAVELL equivalent.

SAF Store and Forward. A data device mounted in a comms vehcapable of storing sig tfc for onward transmission once a route isopen.

SCAN A compendium of the fol sigs info relevant to a particular fmn orunit: Security codes (eg BATCO), Call signs, Address gps, Netident signs.

SCRA A SCRA terminal or radio tel associated with a subscriber (oftenmobile) gives him single channel radio access to the PTARMIGANsystem through a SCRA Central.

SEESUPS Accounting and reporting of combat supplies for operations andpeacetime.

SEMA Station Engineering Management Aid (RAF Eng Info System).

SHF Super High Freq. Freqs between 3,000 and 30,000 MHz.

SIGMA* US concept for battlefield CIS.

SIMS Source Information Management System.

SPIES Secondary PHOENIX Imagery Exploitation System.

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SSADM Structured Systems Analysis and Design Methodology.

STAMINA Standard Automated Message in NATO.

STARTS Software Tools for Application of Real Time Systems.

STE Staff Terminal Eqpt. A VDU and keyboard, such as WAVELL, toallow the input and retrieval of data and passage of orders.

Step Up The process of opening up a sig stn or org at a new loc beforesimilar facilities are discount at the present loc. Also describes thestn or org used for this purpose.

Store In a data processing system. A device into which data can beinserted, in which it can be retained and from which it can beobtained when desired.

STU II/STU III A narrowband secure voice terminal for use over civilian telephoneline.

Subject Indicator Code(SIC)

A 3 letter group which idents the subject matter of a msg andprovides del instrs for sig msgs.

System Con A centre within a tels system at which tech con of facilities isexercised.

TDED Tactical Data Entry Device.

TERRAS Terrain Analysis System.

Transmit Time The time that elapses between the auth for the transmission of amsg and its receipt of addresses.

TROVE Stores reference and procedure manuals.

Trunk Node The gp of comms eqpts which provide a switching function withinthe trunk system.

TSB Technical Stand By. Spare eqpt held ready for use in the event ofeqpt failure.

TTT Transportable Telegraph Terminal.

UHF Ultra High Freq. Freqs between 300 and 3,000 MHz.

UKAIR CCIS UK Air Command and Control Information System. Being replacedby RAFCCIS.

UKMSCS UK Military Satellite Communications System.

UNICOM Unit Computing.

USAS Unit Supply ADP System (RAF Stock Control).

VERDI Vehicle Electronics Research Defence Initiative.

VEDS Vehicle Internal/External Distribution System.

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VITAL Visibility in Transit Asset Loggin.

VHF Very High Freq. Freqs between 30 and 300 MHz.

VNWP Voice Net within PTARMIGAN. A concept for a permanently estbsecure voice net using subsets and loudspeaker ext.

WAN Wide Area Network.

ZODIAC Dutch trunk comms system.

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SERIAL 7 – NATIONAL DISTINGUISHING LETTERS(Extracted from STANAG 1059)

1. The fol ltrs are used in fmn and unit titles wherever it is nec to ident a NATO nation(eg: 1 (UK) Armd Div):

a. BE Belgium

b. CA Canada (1)

c. CZ (2) The Czech Republic

d DA Denmark

e. FR France

f. GE Germany

g. GR Greece

h. HU (2) Hungary

i. IC Iceland

j. IT Italy

k. LU Luxembourg

l. NL Netherlands

m. NO Norway

o. PL (2) Poland

o. PO Portugal

p. SP Spain

q. TU Turkey

r. UK United Kingdom

s. US United States of America

Note:

1. The national distinguishing ltrs for Canada are not used to ident Canadian Armyfmns which have the words ‘Canada’ or ‘Canadian’ in their official title.

2. Full NATO members from 1 Apr 99.

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SERIAL 8 – ARMY GRADES WITHIN NATO(Taken from STANAG 2116)

NATOCodes

National TitleOF-10

GeneralOF-9

GeneralOF-8

GeneralOF-7

GeneralOF-6

Senior/Fd GradeOF-5

Senior/Fd GradeOF-4

Senior/FDOF-3

JuniorOF-2

JuniorOF-1

BE No equivalent No equivalent Lieutenant-Géneral/LuitenantGeneraal

Général-Major/Generaal-Majoor

Général deBrigade/Brigadengeneraal

Colonel/Kolonel LieutenantColonel/Luitenant Kolonel

Major/MajoorCapitaineCommandant/KapiteinCommandant(1)

Capitaine/Kapitein

Lieutenant/Luitenant/Sous-LieutenantOnderluitenant (2)

CA No equivalent General/Général Lieutenant-General/Lieutenant-Général

Major-General/Major-Général

Brigadier-General/BrigadierGénéral

Colonel Lieutenant-Colonel

Major Captain/Capitaine

LieutenantSecond-Lieutenant/SousLieutenant

DA No equivalent General Generallojtnant Generalmajor Brigadegeneral Oberst Oberstlojtant Major Kaptajn PremierlojnantFlyverlojnant 1LojnantFlyverlojnant

FR Maréchal deFrance (Title)

Général d’Armée Général de Corpsd’Armeée

Général deDivision

Général deBrigade

Colonel Lieutenant-Colonel

Commandant (3) Capitaine Lieutenant Sous-Lieutenant

GE (4) No equivalent General Generalleutnant Generalmajor Brigadegeneral Oberst Oberstleutnant Major Hauptmann OberleutnantLuetnant

GR (5) No equivalent Stratigos Antistratigos Ypostratigos Taxiarchos Syntagmatarchis Anti-syntagmatarchis

Tagmatarchis Lochagos YpolochagosAnthypolochagos

IT Generaled’Armata

Generale diCorpo d’Armataacon IncharichiSpeciali

GeneraleDesignatod’ArmataGenerale diCorpo d’Armata

Generale diDivisione

Generale diBrigata

Colonnello TenenteColonnello

Maggiore Capitano TenenteSottotenete

LU No equivalent No equivalent No equivalent No equivalent No equivalent No equivalent Lieutenant-Colonel

Major Capitaine Lieutenant enpremierLieutenant

NL No equivalent Generaal Luitenant-generaal

Generaal-majoor Brigade-generaal Kolonel Luitenant-kolonel Majoor Capitein(Ritmeestr inArmd Cav)

Eerste-luitenantTweede-luitenantVaandrig

NO No equivalent General Generalloytnant Generalmajor Oberst I Oberst II Oberstloytnant Major Kaptein(Ritmeester inCavalry)

LoytnantFenrik

PO Marechal General General Brigadeiro No equivalent Coronel Tenente-Coronel Major Capitao Tenente AlferesTU Maresal Orgeneeral Korgeneral Tümgeneral Tuggeneral Albay Yarbay Binbasi Yübasi Ustegmen

TegmenAstegmen

UK (6) Field Marshal General LieutenantGeneral

Major General Brigadier Colonel LieutenantColonel

Major Captain LieutenantSecondLieutenant

US (7) General of theArmy

General LieutenantGeneral

Major General Brigadier General Colonel LieutenantColonel

Major Captain First LieutenantSecondLieutenant

Notes:(1) Capitaine-Commandant is subordinate to a Major. (2) Adjutant candidate officer also OF-1. (3) Title varies with arm ie Armour “Chef d’escadrons”, but call Mon Commandant.(4) Different ranks for Medical personnel. (5) Different ranks for legal, religious and army nursing corps.(6) RM ranks similar but not in all respects equivalent. No OF-10, OF-5 includes Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel. When serving with the RN the following ranks upgraded: Major RM = OF-4, Captain RM = OF-3,Lieutenant RM = OF 2. (7) The US Warrant Officer is not included in either the “OR” or “OF” grade codes. The Warrant Officer is the rank below Second Lieutenant butabove enlisted personnel. In the US service a Warrant Officer is afforded the privileges of an officer.

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TITLE ABBREVIATION

1. Household Cavalry H Cav

The Household Cavalry Regiment HCRThe Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment HCMR

2. Royal Armoured Corps RAC

1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards QDGThe Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers andGreys)

SCOTS DG

The Royal Dragoon Guards RDGThe Queen’s Royal Hussars (Queen’s Own and RoyalIrish)

QRH

9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) 9/12 LThe King’s Royal Hussars KRHThe Light Dragoons LDThe Queen’s Royal Lancers QRLRegiments of the Royal Tank Regiment 1 RTR, 2 RTR

3. Royal Regiment of Artillery RA

The sequence for staff duties is numerical sequence. Btys are listed in alphabeticalthen numerical sequence. Main equipment can be shown as an optional addition; eg40 Regt (AS90), 30 Bty (Rapier) Examples:

1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery 1 RHA4th Regiment Royal Artillery 4 Regt RA7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery 7 Para Regt RHA29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery 29 Cdo Regt RAE Battery Royal Horse Artillery E Bty RHA3/29 (Corunna) Bty RA 3/29 Bty RA

4. Corps of Royal Engineers RE

The sequence of listing is: regts in numerical sequence, fol by sqns in numericalsequence fol by STREs in numerical sequence. Examples:

21 Engineer Regiment 21 Engr Regt4 Field Squadron 4 Fd Sqn23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron 23 Amph Engr Sqn26 Armoured Engineer Squadron 26 Armd Engr Sqn516 Specialist Team Royal Engineers (Bulk Petroleum) 516 STRE (Bulk

Petroleum)

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5. Royal Corps of Signals R SIGNALS

• The sequence of listing is: Sig Bdes in Numerical sequence, fol by regts in numericalsequence, fol by sqns in numerical sequence. Examples:

1st Signal Brigade 1 Sig Bde1st (UK) Armoured Division Headquarters and SignalRegiment

1(UK) Armd DivHQ and Sig Regt

1st Mechanized Brigade Headquarters and SignalSquadron (215)

1 Mech Bde HQ andSig Sqn (215)

233 Signal Squadron 233 Sig Sqn602 Signal Troop 602 Sig Tp

6. Infantry Inf

a. Regiments of Foot Guards

Grenadier Guards GREN GDSColdstream Guards COLDM GDSScots Guards SGIrish Guards IGWelsh Guards WG

b. Regiments of Infantry

The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) RSThe Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (Queen’sand Royal Hampshires)

PWRR

The King’s Own Royal Border Regiment KORBRThe Royal Regiment of Fusiliers RRFThe King’s Regiment KINGSThe Royal Anglian Regiment R ANGLIANThe Devonshire and Dorset Regiment D and DThe Light Infantry LIThe Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire PWOThe Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess ofWales’s Own Yorkshire Regiment)

GH

The Royal Highland Fusiliers (Princess Margaret’sOwn Glasgow and Ayrshire Regiment)

RHF

The Cheshire Regiment CHESHIREThe Royal Welch Fusiliers RWFThe Royal Regiment of Wales (24/41st Foot) RRWThe King’s Own Scottish Borderers KOSBThe Royal Irish Regiment (27th (Inniskilling) 83rdand 87th and The Ulster Defence Regiment)

R IRISH

The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire andWiltshire Regiment

RGBW

The Worcestershire and Sherwood ForestersRegiment (29th/45th Foot)

WFR

The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment QLR

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The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding) DWRThe Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince ofWales’s)

STAFFORDS

The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) BWThe Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons andCamerons)

HLDRS

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (PrincessLouise’s)

A and SH

The Parachute Regiment PARAThe Brigade of Gurkhas (2 Bns) RGRThe Royal Green Jackets RGJ

7. Special Air Service Regiment SAS

8. Army Air Corps AAC

9. Other Corps

Royal Army Chaplains’ Department RAChDRoyal Logistic Corps RLCRoyal Army Medical Corps RAMCCorps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers REMEAdjutant General’s Corps AGCRoyal Army Veterinary Corps RAVCSmall Arms School Corps SASCRoyal Army Dental Corps RADCIntelligence Corps INT CORPSArmy Physical Training Corps ATPCGeneral Service Corps GSCQueen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps QARANCCorps of Army Musicians CA Mus

10. Other Services under Army Command

If units of the Navy or Air Force are serving under Army command then the Navytake precedence over similar sized Army units or formations and the Air Force unitsfollow those of the Army. When a unit of the Royal Marines is under Army commandit is accorded precedence after RGBW.

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ABBREVIATION

1. The Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) R MON RE(M)

2. The Honourable Artillery Company HAC

3. Royal Armoured Corps RAC

The Royal Yeomanry RYThe Royal Wessex Yeomanry R Wx YThe Royal Mercian and Lancastrian Yeomanry RMLYThe Queen’s Own Yeomanry QOY

4. Royal Regiment of Artillery. Examples RA

100th (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers) 100 Regt RA(V)103rd (Lancashire Artillery Volunteers) Regiment RoyalArtillery (Volunteers)

103 Regt RA(V)

105th Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers) 105 Regt RA(V)

5. Corps of Royal Engineers. Examples: RE

72 (Tyne Electrical Engineers) Engineer Regiment(Volunteers)

72 Engr Regt (V)

101 (London) Engineer Regiment (EOD)(V) 101 Engr Regt (EOD)(V)

Jersey Field Squadron Royal Engineers (Militia) Jersey Fd Sqn(M)

6. Royal Corps of Signals. Examples R SIGNALS

31st Signal Regiment (Volunteers) 31 Sig Regt(V)32nd (Scottish) Signal Regiment (Volunteers) 32 Sig Regt(V)33 (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Regiment(Volunteers)

33 Sig Regt(V)

7. Infantry (2) Inf

52nd Lowland Regiment LOWLAND3rd (Volunteer) Battalion, The Princess of Wales’s RoyalRegiment (Queen’s and Royal Hampshires) 3 PWRR (V)

The Royal Rifle Volunteers RRVThe London Regiment LONDONSThe Lancastrian and Cumbrian Volunteers LCVThe Tyne-Tees Regiment TYNE TEESThe West Midlands Regiment WM REGTThe King’s and Cheshire Regiment KCRThe East of England Regiment EERThe Rifle Volunteers RIFLE VOL

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The East and West Riding Regiment E and WRRThe Royal Welsh Regiment RWRThe Royal Irish Rangers RANGERS51st Highland Regiment HIGHLAND4th (Volunteer) Battalion The Parachute Regiment 4 PARA (V)

8. Special Air Service SAS

21st Special Air Service Regiment (Artists) 21 SAS23rd Special Air Service Regiment 23 SAS

9, Army Air Corps (V) AAC(V)

10. Other Corps

Royal Logistic Corps (V) RLC(V)Royal Army Medical Corps (V) RAMC(V)Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers(V) REME(V)Adjutant General’s Corps (V) AGC(V)Intelligence Corps (V) INT CORPS(V)

Notes:

1. TA units take precedence after regular units.2. This precedence takes account of recent changes to the TA as a result of SDR.