Fire Support Planning Flashcards
What is the purpose of FSP?
- To achieve effectiveness & efficiency from fire support assets in meeting fire support requirements of the force; &
- To determine the proper allocation of fire support.
What FSP methods does the Marine Corps use in its planning process?
- Top-down
2. Bottom up
What does top-down mean?
Refers to a higher headquarters formally conducting target acquisition, prioritizing targets & allocating the appropriate supporting arms to engage threats.
What does bottom-up mean?
Often used after the battle has been joined when time is critical.
What does FiST stand for?
Fire Support Team.
Who routinely serves as the FiST leader?
Weapons Platoon Commander
What does the artillery Forward Observer (FO) assist with?
- Calls for & adjusts artillery fire.
- Aids with fire support planning.
- Advises the company commander on matters pertaining to integrating all fire support assets.
What is the Forward Air Controller (FAC) responsible for?
Terminal control of Close Air Support (CAS) & advises the company commander on matters pertaining to air support.
What is the 81mm FO responsible for?
Advises the company commander on matters pertaining to 81mm & is responsible for calling & adjusting mortar fire.
What is the Naval Gunfire (NGF) Spot Team responsible for?
Advises the company commander on matters pertaining to naval surface fire support (NSFS) & is responsible for NSFS missions.
What does FSCC stand for?
Fir Support Coordination Center
What is the organization of the battalion FSCC consist of?
- Fire Support Coordinator (FSC)
- Liaison section
- Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)
- Shore Fire Control Party (SFCP)
- Mortar Section
What is targeting?
Process of selecting targets & matching the appropriate response to them taking into account operational requirements & capabilities.
What is a target?
A geographical area, complex, or installation planned for capture or destruction by military forces.
What is the target order of precedence?
- Known enemy positions
- Suspected enemy positions
- Likely enemy positions.
What is a list of targets?
List containing all targets the subordinate commander feels are necessary to be engaged with indirect fires in order to support his scheme of maneuver.