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Command and Control 30 March 2022 ATP 3-09.24 2-7 Fire Support Element 2-31. The FSE supervises planning, coordinating, synchronizing, and integrating the use of Army indirect fires, joint fires, and nonlethal capabilities through targeting. This includes synchronizing (with the S-3) physical attack and information operations activities against enemy and adversary C2 nodes. 2-32. The FAB FSE may be located either at the main or TAC CP at the FAB or the corps in support of current operations. The FAB main CP provides the FSE with a stable environment from which to guide and monitor functioning of FS and interaction with all other CP elements. Collocating of the FSE with the commander can be vital for synchronized delivery of FS in support of FAB and higher HQ operations. If the command group is deployed, the FSE must maintain secure long-range voice and digital communications. Duties and responsibilities of the FSE: Execute FSO duties and responsibilities described in Chapter 1 of this ATP and FM 6-0. Assist the division, corps, or joint fires element in targeting to turn the supported commander's intent and desired effects into specific targets, surveillance, and TA tasks, and engagements. See ATP 3-60 for additional information. Work closely with FSE the information operations elements and the brigade judge advocate to ensure FAB operations are consistent with the rules of engagement and international law. Brigade Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Section 2-33. The FAB chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) section typically includes a CBRN officer and one CBRN noncommissioned officer. This staff section provides technical advice to the commander for the unit employment of capabilities in a CBRN environment and supervises the organizational CBRN readiness of the brigade. 2-34. The CBRN staff recommends the employment of attached or supporting CBRN units and advises the Commander during targeting in support of countering weapons of mass destruction (referred to as CWMD). This staff performs core CBRN functions, as applicable, with emphasis on the following key tasks: Advising the commander on CBRN threats and hazards. Advising the commander on the employment of CBRN capabilities. Advising the commander during targeting of adversary weapons of mass destruction (referred to WMD) capabilities and residual impacts to the operational environment. Planning CBRN unit employment. Planning CBRN protection, mitigation activities, and training in support of the commander’s intent. Managing the brigade’s chemical, biological, radiologic, and nuclear warning and reporting system. Air Defense Airspace Management/Brigade Aviation Element 2-35. The FAB ADAM/BAE is designed to work with a division airspace element (when the FAB is operating within division assigned airspace) or with the corps’ airspace element (when the FAB is operating in support of a corps). The ADAM/BAE also develops and disseminates the FAB's air defense plan and provides the air picture and early warning functions. 2-36. During the planning process the ADAM/BAE is the principle staff element that plans and coordinates airspace use by indirect surface-to-surface fires, AMD, and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) assets in support of FAB operations. The ADAM/BAE reviews the airspace control order to ensure synchronization and de- confliction with FAB operations. For more on airspace management see FM 3-52, ATP 3-52.2, and JP 3-52. 2-37. Duties and responsibilities of the ADAM/BAE include: Coordinate the airspace with aviation, FA, and other prime airspace user representatives. Deconflict airspace through the appropriate control authority. Plan and coordinate AMD operations with supporting air defense artillery units. Collaborate with the appropriate airspace control agency for immediate coordination of airspace for high altitude fires. Maintain the AMD and airspace management running estimates.