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Subject = APPENDIX 2 NBC DEFENSE TO ANNEX C TO 6TH MARDIV OPORD 1 91 Folder Title = OPERATION ORDER 1-91 18 FEB 91 TWO Parent Organization = 1 MEF Unit = 6TH MARINES Box ID = BX600094 File Cabinet = Week-51 File Room = dec96_classified UNCLASSIFIED TAB A (Air Fire Plan) to Appendix 12 (Fire Support) to Annex C (Operations) to Operation Order 1-91 (Operation DESERT STORM)' Ref: (a) FMFM 7-1, Fire Support Coordination (b) FMFM 5-4, Offensive Fire Support 1. GENERAL a. Purpose. The purpose of this Tab is to provide a graphic illustration of all preplanned airstrikes in support of the 6th Mar(-)(Rein) scheme of maneuver. This tab joins the Artillery Tab to Appendix 12, Annex C, to reflect the fire plans of all supporting arms. b. Scope. Enclosures 1 through 3 reflect all the.prearranged air fire to be furnished within the 6th Mar(-)(Rein) area of responsibility including on-call and on-station aircraft. C. Definitions. Standard definitions as listed in references (a) and (b) will be used. 2. CONCEPT OF' AIR SUPPORT a. The 6th Mar(-)(Rein) requires air fire support assets to provide depth to and shape the battlefield. The air fire support plan focuses towards engaging enemy artillery, mechanized units, and troop concentrations at long range. Air delivered fires: (1) Negate the Iraqi artillery advantage in both numbers and range, and will be the primary counterfire asset. (2) Destroy Iraqi counterattack forces after ground forces stop the first echelon. (3) Support the assault north past Al Jaber airfield towards the regimental and division objectives 1). The regiment makes uXt@OEiiVi: Use of a Forwards air controller airborne, (FAC(A)) due to the reduced ability of the ground observer to acquire targets at long range. The FAC(A) is a 24 hour requirement and is an important communications link to support the total fire support plan. UNCLASSIFIED