What is the minimum range correction for smoke?

The minimum range correction for smoke is 100 meters. This standard is established to ensure that the smoke effects can be deployed effectively without risking friendly troops or unintended targeting.

Smoke rounds are utilized for a variety of purposes such as concealment, signaling, or marking areas on the battlefield. By requiring a minimum range correction, the risk of smoke drifting back toward friendly forces or affecting the mission negatively is minimized.

The 100-meter minimum allows for sufficient distance between the point of impact and friendly locations, permitting the smoke to properly disperse and create effective coverage as intended. This is particularly important, as the effectiveness of smoke on the battlefield often relies on its ability to create a safe area of operation without compromising visibility or engagement of one’s own forces in any way.