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Chapter 6 6-6 ATP 3-09.42 1 March 2016 SCHEDULING OF FIRE SUPPORT ASSETS 6-21. Once the decisions are made concerning planned targets, the FSCOORD and fires cell planners coordinate fire support assets to implement the plan. For example, if mortars and artillery are available assets, the FSCOORD and fires cell planners, with input from personnel of those various systems, coordinate which targets and when the mortars and artillery will attack. Units possessing the various fire support means retain the responsibility for the more precise scheduling of their integral fire units. SECTION II - FIRE SUPPORT PLANNING IN A TIME-CONSTRAINED ENVIRONMENT FIRE SUPPORT PLANNING GUIDELINES 6-22. Due to time constraints, it may not be possible to accomplish all the actions listed in Tables 6-2 through 6-5 on pages 6-6 through 6-8. However, these techniques serve as guidelines. Table 6-2. Long range planning Action Responsibility Obtain enemy order of battle and develop situation template. Plans officer, field artillery battalion S-2, BCT S-2. Check attack guidance matrix and update as necessary based on current threat. Plans officer, brigade FSO. Develop field artillery and mortar force ratios to be used in war gaming and planning. Plans officer, field artillery battalion S-2. BCT – brigade combat team S-2 – brigade or battalion intelligence officer FSO – fire support officer