Kill box
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In weaponry, a kill box is a three-dimensional target area, defined to facilitate the integration of coordinated joint weapons fire. The space is defined by an area reference system, but could follow terrain features, be located by grid coordinates or a radius from a center point.
In weaponry, a kill box is a three-dimensional target area, defined to facilitate the integration of coordinated joint weapons fire. The space is defined by an area reference system, but could follow terrain features, be located by grid coordinates or a radius from a center point. ==Types== Blue: Permits air-to-surface fires in the Kill Box without further coordination or deconfliction with friendly forces. Purple: Reduces the coordination requirements for air-to-surface fires, while still allowing surface component commanders to employ surface-to-surface fire. It allows the maximum use of joint fires, creating a synergistic effect and maximum potential for neutralizing enemy forces. ==Misconceptions== While engagement authority is automatically granted by the establishment of a kill box, it does not relieve weapons system operators of the responsibility for complying with requirements such as commander's designated target priority, positive identification (PID), collateral damage assessments, rules of engagement (ROE), and special instructions (SPINS). ==References==
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