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The Fire Support System 30 April 2020 FM 3-09 2-9 COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE FIRE SUPPORT ELEMENT 2-31. The combat aviation brigade (CAB) FSE integrates FS into the scheme of maneuver by developing a scheme of fires and leading the targeting working group in close coordination with the CAB battalion or brigade operations staff officer (S-3), S-2, and commander. Both missions are critical to the success of aviation operations. For more information on the CAB FSE see ATP 3-04.1. BATTALION FIRE SUPPORT ELEMENT AND COMPANY FIRE SUPPORT TEAM 2-32. FSEs in the BCT’s maneuver BNs and CABs air reconnaissance BN and air reconnaissance squadron provide a fire support coordination capability for BN operations and are organized with an FSO and noncommissioned officer (commonly known as a NCO), an EW noncommissioned officer (commonly known as a NCO), and digital systems operators. The FSE may also have an Air Force TACP. Infantry and Armor Company and troop FIST enable effective artillery, mortar, and joint FS for the maneuver force. For more information see ATP 3-09.42. FIELD ARTILLERY COMMAND POSTS 2-33. FA CPs integrate FA operations, targeting, and attack elements and synchronize the execution of FA missions. CPs must aggressively seek information about the current tactical situation (friendly unit locations, obstacles, cleared lanes, and bypassed units), while disseminating this information to all subordinate and supporting units. Since FA CPs are also primary enemy targets, they should be as small and mobile as possible to allow for rapid and frequent displacement. FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE COMMAND POST 2-34. FAB CPs C2 the operations of subordinate FA BNs. They integrate FS planning and coordination, execution, target production, and information from all intelligence sources. A FAB can serve as the FFA HQ for a Corps or JTF, or the counterfire HQ for a JTF, corps, or division. Army National Guard FABs have a dual role, serving as both the Army National Guard division commander's force field artillery HQ and as a FAB when required. For more information on FABs see ATP 3-09.24. DIVISION ARTILLERY COMMAND POST 2-35. As a division's FFA HQs, the DIVARTY plans, directs, coordinates, and controls the fires of all organic, attached, and reinforcing (R) FA units supporting the division. The CP develops FA support plans and ensures that available firepower adequately supports the division concept of operations. The DIVARTY can serve as the counterfire HQs for the division, or can delegate that role to an R FA unit since divisional assets engaging division HPTs beyond the close area are limited in large-scale ground combat operations. 2-36. If the counterfire HQ is delegated to an R FA unit, it is important to remember that the DIVARTY commander remains responsible for the overall division counterfire fight as the division commander's FSCOORD. The DIVARTY CP provides the division with the ability to have an alternate CP if the division CP has to displace or is incapacitated. The DIVARTY CP may perform C2 tasks for the division for a limited period only. For more information on DIVARTY organization and operations see ATP 3-09.90. FORCE FIELD ARTILLERY HEADQUARTERS COMMAND POST 2-37. A force field artillery headquarters is a battalion size or higher units designated by the supported commander who specifies its duration, duties, and responsibilities. A command’s organic FA headquarters (HQ) is normally the FFA HQ (DIVARTY). When formations do not have an organic FA HQ (to include a JTF), the respective commander may designate an FFA HQ such as a FAB. Functions of the FFA HQ may include: Provides C2 for subordinate units which could include an FA BDE, rocket BNs, or cannon BNs to support the commander's concept of operations. Facilitates single point of contact for outside agency coordination for force protection and additional fires.