Fire Support Planning

Question 1

What critical component of the fire planning process, is based on the friendly scheme of maneuver and include

Answer 1

Assessment of the Terrain and Enemy

Idenfication of those enemy formations, equipment, facilities, and terrain

Question 2

13 principles to fire support planning that should be considered when developing the plan?

Answer 2

 Plan early and continuously.
 Exploit all available targeting assets.
 Consider the use of all available fires.
 Use the lowest echelon capable of furnishing effective fire support.
 Use the most effective fire support means.
 Furnish the type of fire support requested.
 Avoid unnecessary duplication.
 Coordinate airspace.
 Provide adequate fire support.
 Provide rapid coordination.
 Provide safeguards and survivability.
 Establish fire support coordination measures.
 Establish communications support.

Question 3

purpose of fire support planning is twofold?

Answer 3

 To achieve effectiveness and efficiency from fire support assets in meeting fire support requirements of the force.
 To determine the proper allocation of fire support.

Question 4

FSCMs fall into two broad categories

Answer 4

Permissive. No further coordination is required for the engagement of targets affected by the measure. The primary purpose of permissive measures is to facilitate the attack of targets

Restrictive. Restrictive measure imposes certain requirements for specific coordination prior to the engagement of those targets affected by the measure. The primary purpose of restrictive measures is to provide safeguards for friendly forces.

Question 5

What are Tactical Missions and Command Relationships?

Answer 5

General Support

Direct Support

Attached

Question 6

What is involved in Fire Support Planning in the Offense?

Answer 6

Prep Phase

Conduct Phase

Consolidation Phase

Exploitation Phase