FM-3-09 Fire Support and Field Artillery Operations Download

Fire Support and the Operations Process 30 April 2020 FM 3-09 3-33 that executing units require to complete planning and preparation. Possible fires input to this warning order includes:  FS contributions to the commander's intent or concept of operations.  Changes to the commander's critical information requirements.  Additional or modified risk guidance.  Time-sensitive reconnaissance tasks and EFSTs requiring early initiation. DEVELOP THE FIRE SUPPORT PLAN AND ORDERS PRODUCTION 3-77. A fire support plan is a plan that addresses each means of fire support available and describes how Army indirect fires, joint fire support, and target acquisition are integrated with maneuver to facilitate operational success. An effective fire support plan clearly defines FS requirements and focuses on accomplishing the commander's FS tasks. The fire support plan is an integral part of the OPLAN or OPORD (see table 3-12) and is normally comprised of the fires paragraph in the OPLAN or OPORD and Annex D, FIRES (if used), and its associated appendices, tabs, or enclosures. The FS Plan reflects a detailed understanding of the commander's intent. The FS Plan also requires the expertise necessary to assemble, to coordinate, and to direct appropriate information collection, TA, and attack/delivery systems toward a common objective. Preparation for and execution of the plan also includes the responsibility for both technical and tactical rehearsals. The fire support plan is refined at the lowest level utilizing top down planning, and bottom up refinement. Table 3-12. Orders production MDMP STEP 7: ORDERS PRODUCTION Staff Actions Key FSE Actions FSE Output  Refines approved course action into clear concise concept of operations and required supporting information.  Develops OPORD.  Implements risk controls by coordinating and integrating them into appropriate paragraphs and graphics of the order.  The commander reviews and approves order.  Commander briefs subordinate commanders and staffs and conducts confirmation briefings.  Implement hazard controls.  Expand scheme of fires into full FS plan, reflecting current events, guidance and capabilities.  Confirm specific:  Command and support relationships.  FA tactical mission assignments.  HPTL, TSS, AGM, and execution responsibilities.  Integrate information related capabilities and CEMA input into the targeting products.  Information collection requirements.  Assessment requirements.  Assist subordinate staff/units with planning and coordination.  Present FS portions of OPLAN or OPORD briefing, including EFSTs.  Warning order to subordinate and supporting FS assets.  Scheme of fires subparagraph 3e to OPORD.  Annex D (FIRES) to division OPORD.  FSEM.  EFSTs.  FS back brief.  Manage refinement.  Conduct FS rehearsal. AGM attack guidance matrix CEMA cyberspace electromagnetic activities EFST essential fire support task FA field artillery FS fire support FSE fire support element FSEM fire support execution matrix HPTL high-payoff target list MDMP military decision-making process OPORD operation order TSS target selection standards