Fratricide prevention

Question 1

The following items have been identified as primary contributing factors in fratricide incidents:

Answer 1

(1) Inadequate target identification abilities or procedures.

(2) Inadequate situational awareness and/or battlefield graphics.

Question 2

(1) Inadequate target identification abilities or procedures.

Answer 2

a. Identification Friend or Foe.
b. ROE discipline.
c. Fire control/target tracking.

Question 3

(2) Inadequate situational awareness and/or battlefield graphics.

Answer 3

a. Fire and maneuver plan.
b. Fire distribution plan.
c. Navigation accuracy.
d. Battlefield hazards.
e. Correct frequencies (radio discipline)
f. Position of friendly troops (danger close and munitions effects).

Question 4

Target identification: Individuals will utilize the following rule of thumb when positive identification of a target is not confirmed:

Answer 4

(1) Inform the next higher chain of command.
(2) Verify present position, target position, and navigation accuracy (ask questions).
(3) Have second aircraft attempt to identify and confirm target.
(4) Engage only if the tactical situation is critical to friendly elements directly threatened.

Question 5

Reference:

Answer 5

Reference: Army Aviation SOP and Supplement Merge Ch. 3

Question 6

Additional notes regarding fratricide prevention:

Reference:

Answer 6

● The employment of the ADAM (air defense and airspace management) element is essential in de-conflicting airspace and preventing fratricide of friendly aircraft operating throughout the area of operations.

● Close coordination and continuous communication between forces is critical to reduce the risk of fratricide.

● Strict adherence to briefed weapons control procedures is critical to the prevention of
fratricide.

● Coordination with adjacent units will achieve effective force protection plans,
interlocking fields of fire, and assist in the prevention of fratricide.

Reference: ATP 3-04.1