2-7. COORDINATION CHECKLISTS. The following checklists are items that a platoon/squad leader must check when
planning for a combat operation. In some cases, he will coordinate directly with the appropriate staff section, in most cases this
information will be provided by the company commander or platoon leader. The platoon/squad leader, to keep him from
overlooking anything that may be vital to his mission, may carry copies of these checklists:
Figure 2-7. Intelligence coordination checklist
Figure 2-8. Operations coordination checklist
Figure 2-9. Fire support coordination checklist
Figure 2-10. Coordination with forward unit checklist
Figure 2-11. Adjacent unit coordination checklist
Figure 2-12. Rehearsal area coordination checklist
Figure 2-13. Army aviation coordination checklist
Figure 2-14. Vehicular movement coordination checklist
Figure 2-7. INTELLIGENCE COORDINATION CHECKLIST
INTELLIGENCE COORDINATION CHECKLIST
In this coordination, the leader is informed of any changes in the situation as given in the operation order of mission briefing.
He must keep himself constantly updated to ensure the plan is sound:
1. Identification of enemy unit.
2. Weather and light data.
3. Terrain update.
a. Aerial photos.
b. Trails and obstacles not on map.
4. Known or suspected enemy locations.
5. Weapons.
6. Probable course of action.
7. Recent enemy activities.
8. Reaction time of reaction forces.
9. Civilians on the battlefield.
10. Update to CCIR.
Figure 2-8. OPERATIONS COORDINATION CHECKLIST
OPERATIONS COORDINATION CHECKLIST
This coordination occurs with the platoon leader/company commander so that the platoon/squad leader can confirm his
mission and operational plan, receive any last-minute changes to his mission or plan, and to update his subordinates or issue
a FRAGO, if required:
1. Mission backbrief.
2. Identification of friendly units.
3. Changes in the friendly situation.
4. Route selection, LZ/PZ/DZ selection.
5. Linkup procedures.
6. Transportation/movement plan.
7. Resupply (in conjunction with S4).
8. Signal plan.
9. Departure and re-entry of forward units.
10. Special equipment requirements.
11. Adjacent units operating in the area of operations.
12. Rehearsal areas.
13. Method of insertion/extraction.
Figure 2-9. FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CHECKLIST
FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION CHECKLIST
The platoon/squad leader will normally coordinate the following with the platoon forward observer (FO):
1. Mission backbrief.
2. Identification of supporting unit.
3. Mission and objective.
4. Route to and from the objective (include alternate routes).
5. Time of departure and expected time of return.
6. Unit target list (from fire plan).
7. Type of available support (artillery, mortar, naval gunfire, and aerial support to include Army, Navy, and Air Force) and
their locations.
8. Ammunition available (to include different fuses).
9. Priority of fires.
10. Control measures.
a. Checkpoints.
b. Boundaries.
c. Phase lines.
d. Fire support coordination measures.
e. Priority targets (target list).
f. RFA (restrictive fire area).
g. RFL (restrictive fire line).
h. NFA (no-fire areas).
i. Precoordinated authentication.
11. Communication (include primary and alternate means, emergency signals and code words).
Figure 2-10. COORDINATION WITH FORWARD UNIT CHECKLIST
COORDINATION WITH FORWARD UNIT CHECKLIST
A platoon/squad that requires foot movement through a friendly forward unit must coordinate with that unit’s commander for a
safe and orderly passage. If no time and place has been designated for coordination with the forward unit, the platoon/squad
leader should set a time and place when he coordinates with the S-3. He must talk with someone at the forward unit who has
the authority to commit that unit in assisting the platoon/squad during departure. Coordination entails a two-way exchange of
information:
1. Identification (yourself and your unit).
2. Size of platoon/squad.
3. Time(s) and place(s) of departure and return, location(s) of departure point(s), ERRP, and detrucking points.
4. General area of operations.
5. Information on terrain and vegetation.
6. Know or suspected enemy positions or obstacles.
7. Possible enemy ambush sites.
8. Latest enemy activity.
9. Detailed information on friendly positions such as crew-served weapons, FPF.
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10. Fire and barrier plan.
a. Support the unit can furnish. How long and what can they do?
(1) Fire support.
(2) Litter teams.
(3) Navigational signals and aids.
(4) Guides.
(5) Communications.
(6) Reaction units.
(7) Other.
b. Call signs and frequencies.
c. Pyrotechnic plan.
d. Challenge and password, running password, number combination.
e. Emergency signals and code words.
f. If the unit is relieved, pass the information to the relieving unit.
g. Recognition signals.
Figure 2-11. ADJACENT UNIT COORDINATION CHECKLIST
ADJACENT UNIT COORDINATION CHECKLIST
Immediately after the operation order of mission briefing, the platoon/squad leader should check with other platoon/squad
leaders who will be operating in the same areas. If the leader is not aware of any other units operating is his area, he should
check with the S3 during the operations coordination. The S3 can help arrange this coordination if necessary. The
platoon/squad leaders should exchange the following information with other units operating in the same area:
1. Identification of the unit.
2. Mission and size of unit.
3. Planned times and points of departure and reentry.
4. Route(s).
5. Fire support and control measures.
6. Frequencies and call signs.
7. Challenge and password, running password, number combination.
8. Pyrotechnic plan.
9. Any information that the unit may have about the enemy.
10. Recognition signals.
Figure 2-12. REHEARSAL AREA COORDINATION CHECKLIST
REHEARSAL AREA COORDINATION CHECKLIST
This coordination is conducted with the platoon leader/company commander to facilitate the unit’s safe, efficient and effective
use of rehearsal area prior to its mission:
1. Identification of your unit.
2. Mission.
3. Terrain similar to objective site.
4. Security of the area.
5. Availability of aggressors.
6. Use of blanks, pyrotechnics, and ammunition.
7. Mock-ups available.
8. Time the area is available (preferably when light conditions approximate light conditions of patrol).
9. Transportation.
10. Coordination with other units using area.
Figure 2-13. ARMY AVIATION COORDINATION CHECKLIST
ARMY AVIATION COORDINATION CHECKLIST
This coordination is conducted with the platoon leader/company commander and/or S3 Air to facilitate the time, detailed and
effective use of aviation assets as they apply to your tactical mission:
1. SITUATION.
a. Enemy Situation.
(1) Enemy air capability.
(2) Enemy ADA capability.
(3) Include in Weather: Percent illum, illum angle, NVG window, ceiling, and visibility.
b. Friendly Situation.
(1) Unit(s) supporting operation, Axis of movement/corridor/routes.
(2) Friendly ADA status.
2. MISSION.
3. EXECUTION.
a. Concept of the Operation. Overview of what requesting unit wants to accomplish with the air assault/air movement.
b. Tasks to Combat Units.
(1) Infantry.
(2) Attack aviation.
c. Tasks to Combat Support Units.
(1) Artillery.
(2) Aviation (lift).
d. Coordinating Instructions.
(1) Pickup Zone.
• Direction of landing.
• Time of landing/flight direction.
• Location of PZ/alternate PZ.
• Loading procedures.
• Marking of PZ (panel, smoke, SM, lights).
• Flight route planned (SP, ACP, RP).
• Formations: PZ, en route, LZ.
• Code words:
-- PZ secure (prior to landing), PZ clear (lead bird and last bird).
-- Alternate PZ (at PZ, en route, LZ), names of PZ/alt PZ.
• TAC air/artillery.
• Number of pax per bird and for entire lift.
• Equipment carried by individuals.
• Marking of key leaders.
• Abort criteria (PZ, en route, LZ).
(2) Landing Zone.
• Direction of landing.
• False insertion plans.
• Time of landing (LZ time).
• Location of LZ and Alternate LZ.
• Marking of LZ (panel, smoke, SM, lights).
• Formation of landing.
• Code words, LZ name, alternate LZ name.
• TAC air/artillery preparation, fire support coordination.
• Secure LZ or not?
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4. SERVICE AND SUPPORT.
a. Number of aircraft per lift and number of lifts.
b. Refuel/rearm during mission or not?
c. Special equipment/aircraft configuration for weapons carried by unit personnel.
d. Bump plan.
5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL.
a. Frequencies, call signs and code words.
b. Locations of air missions commander ground tactical commander, and air assault task force commander.
Figure 2-14. VEHICULAR MOVEMENT COORDINATION CHECKLIST
VEHICULAR MOVEMENT COORDINATION CHECKLIST
This is coordinated with the supporting unit through the platoon sergeant/first sergeant to facilitate the effective, detailed, and
efficient use of vehicular support and/or assets:
1. Identification of the unit.
2. Supporting unit identification.
3. Number and type of vehicles and tactical preparation.
4. Entrucking point.
5. Departure/loading time.
6. Preparation of vehicles for movement.
a. Driver responsibilities.
b. Platoon/squad responsibilities.
c. Special supplies/equipment required.
7. Availability of vehicles for preparation/rehearsals/inspection (time and location).
8. Routes.
a. Primary.
b. Alternate.
c. Checkpoints.
9. Detrucking points.
a. Primary.
b. Alternate.
10. March internal/speed.
11. Communications (frequencies, call signs, codes).
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