Danger Close

Question 1

PEr?

Answer 1

Probable error range

Question 2

PEd?

Answer 2

Probable error deconfliction

Question 3

TD?

Answer 3

Trigger distance

Question 4

SSD?

Answer 4

Safe splinter distance

Question 5

SD?

Answer 5

Safe distance

Question 6

What if 1 round falls far from the intended impact point and it forms a safety/collateral damage problem?

Answer 6

1. Command a bty left + repeat
2. Remove gun #
3. Continue fire mission

Question 7

Is DC mandatory at all times?

Answer 7

No.
- When the danger is so high only FFE is a solution.
- Eliminating a tgt > fratricide
- Military advantage > collateral damage

TACTICAL COMMANDER DECIDES.

Question 8

What if friendlies are to close for comfort?

Answer 8

• Deliver FFE slightly to a safe side
• Choose HE DL, minimal shattering effect.
• Limit the rounds in FFE