Mode of action

The term type of effect is used in a military context to describe the effects of weapons in a battle on the enemy ( target ).

Explanation

The effect on a target depends on the type (armored or unarmored) and size of the target and on whether it is in cover (e.g. an expanded position ) or moving. In order to achieve a certain type of effect, the weapons to be used and also the type and amount of ammunition to be used must be determined accordingly.

Types of effect are:

Destroy	Enemy is reduced in his combat strength by approx. 60% and can no longer carry out an order.
Smashed	Enemy is reduced in his combat strength by approx. 30% and can no longer carry out his previous mission.
Lockdown	Enemy is temporarily brought to a halt on its previous axis of movement, e.g. B. by the use of anti-tank mines throw the artillery . ( Battlefield lockdown )
Hold down	Enemy is forced into cover and so hindered in his observation and effectiveness, z. B. to facilitate your own movements.
Aperture	Enemy is hindered in its observation and effect by artificial fog, z. B. to facilitate your own movements.
To disturb	Enemy is hindered in his activities. He also does not come to rest and is psychologically stressed.
Illuminate	A part of the terrain is illuminated for a limited time with the help of light ammunition. ( Battlefield lighting )

Special forms of artillery fire are barrages , which the troop leader orders early in the run-up to a battle , usually in the defense type of battle , and which are prepared in such a way that an enemy attack is briefly brought to a standstill with maximum use of ammunition and key areas can be maintained by one's own forces .

The various types of effects are used as terms, especially by the artillery , in order to define the requirement for artillery fire , in conjunction with a target message .

literature

Army Service Regulations (HDv) 100/900 Leadership Terms, Bonn 1998