FM/BP-1153 - Use of the artillery computer
The Artillery Computer is a digital targeting aid. Its use is disabled by default in UNITAF operations to support manual calculation and realistic simulation.
- Authorised Use: Only permitted in operations classified as E3 or above.
- Preconditions for Use:
- Computer assistance must be available (via vehicle or facility). The following classes of vehicle are acceptable:
- All self propelled guns (SPGs) and rocket artillery.
- NATO/Western artillery guns (≥105mm) if a battery commander is present.
- NATO/Western mortar carriers.
- Plausible geolocation of gun and target must be possible.
- Computer assistance must be available (via vehicle or facility). The following classes of vehicle are acceptable:
Declaration Requirement: Enabling of the Artillery Computer must be stated in the mission OPORD.