During adjustments, what is the purpose of splitting a bracket?

Splitting a bracket during adjustments serves the purpose of refining target accuracy. When initially engaging a target, the Fire Support Team may identify a range of impacts that are either consistently too far or too close to the desired target area. By splitting the bracket, the team can more precisely narrow down the target location by increasing the number of rounds fired within a smaller variance, allowing them to hone in on the exact coordinates of the target. This process increases the likelihood of effective engagement by ensuring that subsequent rounds are closer to the intended impact zone, reducing the margin of error.

This adjustment technique is crucial in artillery operations, where precision can significantly affect mission success and minimize collateral damage. The method of splitting the bracket focuses on getting accurate results rather than inadvertently increasing dispersion, altering safety distances, or changing ordnance types.