The DA Form 2188-R records weapon setup parameters, ammunition inventory, and target engagement data for Army mortar and artillery operations. Three main data blocks appear on the form: weapon setup, ammunition data, and target data. Mortar crews and artillery sections complete this form before and after each fire mission to maintain accurate operational records.
The weapon setup section captures unit designation, date, and position grid coordinates along with the weapon type and assigned serial number. Operators enter the direction of lay in mils (0 to 6400), weapon altitude in meters above sea level, and time of setup as provided by the fire direction center (FDC). The ammunition data block lists each lot number, propellant charge designation, and projectile type. Round types include high explosive (HE), white phosphorus (WP), and illumination rounds. Crews record the initial count of rounds at mission start and update the running tally after each engagement.
Target data fields document target number, grid reference, observer call sign, type of fire, and total rounds expended per engagement. The current version of DA Form 2188-R was issued in March 1991. It replaced an earlier version from March 1977 after a 14-year revision cycle. Field Manual 3-22.91, published by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), governs the completion and retention of this form across all Army mortar and artillery units.
Mortar crews, fire support teams (FISTs), and field artillery observers use the DA Form 2188-R in active Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard units. Unit commanders and S3 staff officers review completed forms during after-action reviews to evaluate fire effectiveness and ammunition accountability. For other standard Army documentation you may need alongside this form, see the DA Form 87 Certificate, the DA Form 4856 counseling record, and the Army Leaders Book.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Da Form 2188 R |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | A2188_R da 2188 r form |