Report Date: 22 May 2013 Summary Report for Crew Drill Drill Task Drill Number: 06-5-D4003 Drill

Title: Conduct an Excalibur Fire Mission on the M777A1/A2 Utilizing the Digital Fire Control System (DFCS) Status: Approved Status Date: 26 Apr 2013

Drill Data Proponent: 06 - Field Artillery (Collective) Drill Type: Crew Drill Approved: 26 Apr 2013 Obsolete: Restricted Read: No Route To TMD Reviewer: Yes TMD Concurrence: Yes TMD Comments: CONCUR Safety Level: Low

Conditions: The howitzer section is in an area of operation and conducting fire missions which can be When Ready (WR), At My Command (AMC) or Time on Target (TOT)in support of the maneuver commander. The sectionhas received a fire mission request for a precision munition. The section has digital communications with the Fire Direction Center and uses the Platform Integration Kit (PIK) component of the howitzer.The howitzer has the GPS Black Keys loaded in order to set the Excalibur to established Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) firing capabilities at the firing point. Enemy indirect fire is possible. This task will be performed during day or night operations and all weather conditions. All section personnel, equipment, ammunition, and charges are available to conduct the mission. Time is available to accomplish the fire mission. Coalition forces and noncombatants may be present in the operational environment and target area. Some iterations of this task should be performed in MOPP. Standards: The howitzer section fires the Excalibur round or is ready to fire the round within the time requirements based on the type of fire mission. For the WR mission time starts when the receipt of mission is acknowledged on the Digital Fire Control System (DFCS) and stops when the round is fired. For AMC fire missions, time starts after the completion of the do not load (DNL) phase and ends when the round is fired. Time starts for the TOT mission when the mission is acknowledged. Time stops when the weapon is at the load elevation, laid on the azimuth of fire and the READY key is depressed on the Chief of Section Display (CSD). Time standard for all fire missions is 1 minute. Drill Statements:

DANGER
None

WARNING
None
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Safety: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5-19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). Note: During MOPP training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM 3-11.4, NBC Protection, FM 3-11.5, CBRN Decontamination. Safety first.

Environment: Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to FM 3-34.5 Environmental Considerations and GTA 05-08-002 ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED RISK ASSESSMENT

Coaching Point: If needed, correct the soldier after he completes a performance measure. Soldiers complete performance measures in sequence.

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TASK STEPS 1. Upon receipt of a digital fire mission from the FDC (Fire Direction Center), an audible alert on the CSD (Chief of Section Display) and a message prompting the SC to acknowledge will occur. When FIRE MISSION RECEIVED message is displayed, press ACK F4 key to acknowledge. 2. SC(Section Chief) announces FIRE MISSION to the crew. Fire Mission Screen will display initial fire commands. The method of control will be Excalibur DO NOT LOAD. Howitzer is laid on commanded firing data; ATC (Ammo Team Chief) will record the data and ammunition will be prepared. After ammo is prepared, press READY NL F1. 3. When the FDC sends a command to LOAD, FIRE MISSION RECEIVED ACK will be displayed. 4. SC will command the No.5 Cannoneer to set the fuze. 5. No.5 Cannoner set the Excalibur with the EPIAFS(Enhanced Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter). When completed the Fuze Mode and Expiration Time will be displayed in the FUZE area on the CSD. 6. SC verify fuze mode and time on Excalibur. 7. No. 6 Cannoneer prepares the MACS(Modular Artillery Charge System charge). 8. SC gives command to ram, No. 4 and No. 6 Cannoneer will load the projectile. 9. The SC will verify the MACS charges prior to the No. 2 Cannoneer loading them. He then places charge in the tube and announces "I see red". After the No. 1 man closes the breech the No. 2 Cannoneer verifies WITNESS MARKS ALIGNED. 10. SC will announce Command, Prime. 11. Gunner and Assistant Gunner lay on data and announce SET and READY. 12. SC Verifies that actual and commanded deflection and quadrant match, and the prompt "WARNING THE TUBE IS NOT IN LAY POSITION" is NOT displayed. LAID is in reverse video. The dual check is conducted at the Gunner and AGs display. 13. SC will announce Command, Hook up. 14. Wait for command to fire from FDC. 15. Fire will be displayed and an audible alert will be heard when Fire command is received from the FDC. SHOT, CHECK FIRE and ABORT keys again available. 16. SC will give the command FIRE. Once the weapon is fired SC will press the SHOT key on the CSD. 17. SC verifies expended ammo. (Asterisks indicates a leader performance step.)

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TASK MEASURES 1. SC rececived audible alert on the CSD and a message prompting the SC to acknowledge occured. 2. SC announced FIRE MISSION to the crew. Fire Mission Screen displayed initial fire commands. The method of control were Excalibur DO NOT LOAD. Howitzer laided on command firing data; ATC recorded the data and ammunition. After ammo were prepared, press READY NL F1. 3. FDC sent a command to LOAD, FIRE MISSION RECEIVED ACK will be displayed. 4. SC commanded the No.5 Cannoneer to set the fuze. 5. No.5 Cannoner set Excalibur with the EPIAFS. Fuze Mode and Expiration Time will be displayed in the FUZE area on the CSD. 6. SC verified fuze mode and time on Excalibur. 7. No. 6 Cannoneer prepared the MACS charge. 8. SC gave command to ram, No. 4 and No. 6 Cannoneer loaded the projectile. 9. SC verified the MACS charges prior to the No. 2 Cannoneer loading them. No. 2 Cannoneer placed charge in the tube and announced "I see red". After the No. 1 man closed the breech the No. 2 Cannoneer verified WITNESS MARKS ALIGNED. 10. Section Chief announced Command, Prime. 11. Gunner and Assistant Gunner laid on data and announced SET and READY. 12. SC Verified that actual and commanded deflection and quadrant matched, and the prompt "WARNING THE TUBE IS NOT IN LAY POSITION" is NOT displayed. LAID is in reverse video. The dual check is conducted at the Gunner and AGs display. 13. Section Chief announced Command, Hook up. 14. SC waited for command to fire from FDC. 15. Fire were displayed and an audible alert were heard when Fire command received from the FDC. 16. SC gave the command FIRE. Once the weapon fired SC pressed the SHOT key on the CSD. 17. SC verified expended ammo.

Unit Instructions: Resources: One M777A1/A2 Howitzer with complete BII, complete howitzer section for each howitzer with LBE, Kevlar, and CBRN equipment, voice and digital frequencies with security fills, survey control points, dummy training rounds and fuzes, TM 9-1025-215-10, and FM 6-50. Training Site: A field training area is the most complete way to accomplish the training; however any area large enough to accomplish the task with clearance for the howitzer to traverse the tube is sufficient. Unit instructions: If in a field training environment ensure the Gunnery Sergeant has reconnoitered the area to occupy. The Gunnery Sergeant has also coordinated with the BN Survey element for Survey Control Points (SCP). Ensure the DFCS was properly initialized and has current survey data. If the FDC is to be used voice and digital communications need to be established before the drill begins. Although not absolutely necessary to have a Fire Direction Center with digital capabilities for training of this drill it is advantageous to have an FDC available for dry fire verify.

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Talk:

a.Orientation: Orientation: Before the beginning of the drill training, the trainer will ensure that each section member knows the purpose of the drill. The purpose of the drill is to train howitzer section in every duty position involved with Conducting a Deliberate Occupation of a M777A1/A2. To be proficient and meet the designated time standards. Upon occupation section personnel must work as a team to accomplish many tasks at the same time. Once the section knows the purpose, then the trainer will take the section members slowly and completely through the drill and when every section member is proficient in the drill they will change positions.

b.Safety: A Risk Assessment should be completed before starting the training, including any local environmental factors such as darkness, inclement weather, and MOPP. These can create hazards as well as aggravate existing hazards. The crew is briefed on the warnings and cautions as stated in FM 6-50, TM 9-1025-215-10 as well as the need for precise fires to prevent friendly casualties. Heavy steel equipment and hydraulically powered movements are inherently dangerous! A Risk Assessment should be done before the training has started, to identify unforeseen hazards or situations that the battery/platoon might occur while occupying. The utmost care should be taken at all times.

c.Demonstration: If another section has successfully performed the drill, have that crew demonstrate the drill. Describe their actions using the performance measures as a guide.

d.Explanation: The trainer should explain the duties and responsibilities of each member of the section during this drill. The trainer will read the performance measures for the drill and have the section members explain their performance measures to ensure that they understand them.

e.Unit Instructions: Resources: One M777A1/A2 Howitzer with complete BII, complete howitzer section for each howitzer with LBE, Kevlar, and CBRN equipment, voice and digital frequencies with security fills, survey control points, dummy training rounds and fuzes, TM 9-1025-215-10, and FM 6-50. Training Site: A field training area is the most complete way to accomplish the training; however any area large enough to accomplish the task with clearance for the howitzer to traverse the tube is sufficient. Unit instructions: If in a field training environment ensure the Gunnery Sergeant has reconnoitered the area to occupy. The Gunnery Sergeant has also coordinated with the BN Survey element for Survey Control Points (SCP). Ensure the DFCS was properly initialized and has current survey data. If the FDC is to be used voice and digital communications need to be established before the drill begins. Although not absolutely necessary to have a Fire Direction Center with digital capabilities for training of this drill it is advantageous to have an FDC available for dry fire verify.

Walk: 1. The FDC sends a fire mission over the DFCS. The mission will be an Excalibur, At My Command mission within 50 mils of the azimuth of lay. Time will start after the last digit of the quadrant has been announced. 2. The trainer should conduct a walk-through at a slow pace at first, ensuring every member knows what they should be doing in their job. Do not proceed until the drill is done right. After the section members demonstrate their proficiency at a slow pace, let them do it faster. Remember, however, that safety is never sacrificed for speed. Watch carefully to make sure the squad members achieved all of the standards for the drill. 3. Conduct an AAR after the walk-through answering any questions and making corrections if necessary. On the first subsequent walk-through the trainer may halt the drill in place and correct deficiencies.
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Run:

a.Run-Through Instructions: The soldiers will practice this drill until they can perform the drill to standard by memory. The initial run through is conducted slowly. Once they have achieved initial standards to time, new conditions will be introduced, i.e, mopp gear, rotation of crew positions, and different environment factors such as weather, day and night occupation.

b.Coaching Point: If needed, correct the soldier after he completes a performance measure. Soldiers complete performance measures in sequence.

c.Performance Instructions: When the crew can perform this drill according to the standard, they should be evaluated by the Platoon Leader or Platoon Sergeant.

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Equipment (LIN) Step ID LIN No equipment specified Materiel Items (NSN) Step ID NSN No equipment specified LIN Title Qty Nomenclature Qty

TADSS Step ID TADSS ID 06-68A 06-68G 06-122 Title Fire Support Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (FSCATT) A5 Fire Support Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (FSCATT) A6 Dummy Projectile, 155mm Inert for M1122 Product Type DVC SIM DVC Qty 1 1 1

Supporting Individual Tasks Step ID Task ID 061-266-1101 061-266-3301 061-266-3305 Status Approved Analysis Analysis Task Title Prepare a Position Area to Emplace a Howitzer Organize the Preparation of a Howitzer for Firing Determine Site and Range to Crest

Prerequisite Individual Tasks Step ID Task ID Status No prerequisite individual tasks specified Supporting Collective Tasks Step ID Task ID 06-2-3001 06-4-6035 06-4-6036 Status Approved Approved Approved Title Occupy a Tactical Area Perform an Excalibur Fire Mission Perform Interrogation of the Excalibur Projectile Task Title

Prerequisite Collective Tasks Step ID Task ID Status No pre-requisite collective tasks specified Supporting Drill Tasks Step ID Drill ID No supporting drill tasks specified OPFOR Task Number Title No supporting OPFOR tasks specified REFERENCES Status Status Drill Title Title

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Step Number

Reference ID DA FORM 4513 FM 6-50 Special Text (ST) 3.09.74 TB 9-1320200-13

Reference Name RECORD OF MISSIONS FIRED Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for the Field Artillery Cannon Battery Tactics, techniques and Procedures for Excalibur 155 MM Families of Munitions OPERATOR AND FIELD INFORMATION FOR PROJECTILE, 155MM, HE, XM982 (EXCALIBUR) AND HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED: 155MM, M777A2 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR SATELLITE SIGNALS NAVIGATION

Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Primary No No Yes No No No No

TM 115825-29113 TM 9-1025- Operator's Manual for Howitzer, Medium, Towed: 155-MM, M777 215-10 TM 9-1300- AMMUNITION, GENERAL (REPRINTED W/BASIC INCL C1-5) 200

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Training Setup

M777A1/A2 Howitzer, crew and XM982 Excalibur ammunition.

Training Facilities Facility ID No Training Facilities DODIC DODIC No DODIC Associated Documents Media ID Media Title Type No Associated Documents SubTitle Name Qty Facility Name Facility Type

GLOSSARY TERMS Glossary Term Definition No glossary terms specified ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Acronym/Abbreviation AAR BII BN, Bn BOC CVC EL FA FDC IAW LBE MOPP POC PSI QE ROE RPM SCP SP TAA TOC Definition after action report; after action review;Administrative Adjustment Report basic issue items Battalion battery operations center combat vehicle crewman;central venous catheter; calibration verification certification Elevation field artillery fire direction center in accordance with load-bearing equipment mission-oriented protective posture platoon operations center; point of contact; point of capture; Principals of Conditioning pounds per square inch quadrant elevation rules of engagement revolutions per minute; rounds per minute survey control point self-propelled; start point; strongpoint; Server - Periodic; Space, i.e., the space bar on the keyboard tactical assembly area tactical operations center; total organic carbon

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