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Chapter 2 2-34 ATP 3-09.42 1 March 2016 2-174. The BCT fire support organization, density of radios, and availability of FIST fire support vehicles enable fire support personnel to work as liaison teams. Fire support personnel can serve in command nodes, augment or work closely with civil affairs teams, and support civilian liaison and information centers. 2-175. While Defense Support Of Civil Authorities operations focus on protection and alleviating human suffering, the prevention of looting and the protection of supplies and infrastructure may also be necessary. Fire support personnel assist the BCT commander in obtaining and developing specific rules of engagement based on higher headquarters guidance and the mission variables of METT-TC, and in disseminating rules of engagement to all fire support personnel. For more on defense support for civil authorities see ADRP 3-09, FM 3-09, ADRP 3-28 and ATP 3-28.1.