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Chapter 3 3-4 ATP 3-09.24 30 March 2022 Table 3-3. Execution Planning Action Responsibility S-3, FSO, and selected FSE personnel position themselves where they can best execute the FS plan (not always with the FAB commander). S-3, FSO, and FSE Communicate with: Supported commander. Subordinate and higher FSEs. Subordinate battalion fire direction centers and other FS assets. S-3, FSO, and FSE FAB – field artillery brigade, FSE – fire support element, FSO – fire support officer, S-3 – battalion or brigade operations staff officer Table 3-4. Provide Battle Tracking Action Responsibility S-3, FSO and FSEs planners should know the location of all maneuver elements down to brigade level (and their future plans for movement). The location of FS assets to include, at a minimum: supporting WLRs; field artillery battalions, and the ammunition status of these assets and the division, corps or JFE the location of all current and proposed FSCMs. S-3, FSO, and FSE Execute fires in accordance with the higher HQ FS execution matrix. S-3, FSO, and FSE FSCM – fire support coordination measure, FSE – fire support element, FSO – fire support officer, HQ – headquarters, JFE – joint fires element, S-3 – battalion or brigade operations staff officer, WLR – weapons locating radars Risk Management 3-13. Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks rising from operational factors and making decisions that balance risk cost with mission benefits (JP 3-0). Risk management is an integral part of planning, and must take place at all echelons of the FAB during each phase of every operation. Both tactical and accidental risks are always present in all operations. 3-14. An integral part of risk assessment and management is thinking through the ethical risks of each COA. Leaders should never approach risk management with "one size fits all" solutions to the risks that their unit faces. Commanders must manage risks to their forces to accomplish the mission and take care of Soldiers. For more on risk management see ATP 5-19. PREPARING 3-15. Preparation is those activities performed by units and Soldiers to improve their ability to execute an operation (ADP 5-0). Preparation creates conditions that improve friendly forces' chances for success. It facilitates and sustains transitions, including those to branches and sequels. 3-16. Preparation requires staff, subordinate units, and Soldier actions. Mission success depends as much on preparation as on planning. Rehearsals help staffs, units, and individuals to better understand their specific role in upcoming operations, practice complicated tasks before execution, and ensure equipment and weapons are properly functioning. Key preparation activities include: Plan refinement. Surveillance and reconnaissance. Rehearsals to include subordinate confirmation briefs and back briefs. Task-organizing. Training. Troop movements. Pre-operations checks and inspections. Sustainment preparations. Integrating new Soldiers and units.