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ATP 3-09.24 (FM 3-09.22) Techniques for the Fires Brigade (November 2012) - part 4

 

 

Fires Brigade Employment: How the Fires Brigade Fights
Close and Shaping Fires, and Counterfire
Fires in Close Support of the BCTs
4-61. During movement to contact, fires in close support of the BCTs include—
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Providing responsive precision munitions (such as Excalibur) cannon fires to the BCTs to allow
their organic fires battalions to continue to maneuver during the movement to contact.
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Providing radar coverage and counterfire support to the BCTs to prevent interruption of the
movement of the BCTs and their organic fires battalions.
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Transitioning cannon battalions from GS or GSR to reinforcing once the situation is developed
and the BCTs begin to conduct follow-on offensive or defensive operations.
4-62. Fires in close support of the BCTs’ attacks include—
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Providing preparation fires to shape the close fight.
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Providing massed fires to the BCTs to support penetration of enemy positions.
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Providing radar coverage and counterfire support to the BCTs to prevent interruption of the
movement of the BCTs during the approach.
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Responding to requests for support by the BCTs against uncommitted and repositioning enemy
forces in the BCT AO.
4-63. Fires in close support of the BCTs during exploitation and pursuit include—
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Providing massed fires to the BCT to destroy enemy hasty defenses and allow the BCT to
continue the pursuit of the enemy main body.
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Providing all counterfire for the BCT to allow their organic and reinforcing fires battalions to
mass fires on fleeing maneuver forces.
Fires in Support of Shaping Operations
4-64. During a movement to contact, fires in support of shaping operations include—
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Providing TA, joint fires, and any assigned, attached, or OPCON maneuver forces to secure the
unprotected flanks of vulnerable division, corps, or other FIB supported command assets during
advances.
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Supporting division, corps, or other FIB supported command deception operations through
destruction of enemy command and control facilities and nodes.
z
Attacking bridges and other mobility corridors with FIB strike and joint fires to limit enemy
mobility options and shaping the meeting engagement for the BCTs.
z
Executing TA and long-range strike fire missions for FIB supported command shaping
operations against enemy airfields and uncommitted maneuver forces.
4-65. Attack Fires in support of shaping operations include—
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Attacking enemy operational reserves and second echelon forces outside the BCT AO using
joint fires.
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Supporting combat aviation brigade attack operations; locating and neutralizing enemy air
defense systems by lethal and nonlethal means.
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Providing TA, joint fires, and any OPCON maneuver forces to secure the unprotected flanks of
vulnerable division, corps, JTF, or other FIB supported command assets during the advances.
z
Supporting division, corps, or other FIB supported command deception operations through
destruction of enemy command and control facilities and nodes.
z
Executing TA and FIB strike in support of division, corps, JTF, or other supported command
shaping operations.
4-66. Fires in support of shaping operations during exploitation and pursuit include—
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Executing shaping operations by conducting FIB strike to slow and disorganize repositioning
and withdrawing enemy forces.
z
Supporting combat aviation brigade attack operations; locating and neutralizing enemy air
defense systems by lethal and nonlethal means; providing scalable fires to support the combat
aviation brigade’s attack.
z
Preventing the establishment of an organized defense through destruction of enemy command
and control facilities and nodes.
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Executing TA and strike in support of division, corps, JTF, or other supported command’s
shaping operations.
Counterfire
4-67. Counterfire tasks in a movement to contact includes—
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Coordinating for UAS assets to conduct armed reconnaissance of target areas of interest
developed to attack enemy fires assets.
z
Requesting a joint air allocation to rapidly employ against identified enemy indirect fire assets.
4-68. Counterfire during an attack includes—
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Executing counterfire to neutralize enemy fires systems prior to the approach of the FIB
supported command during the attack.
z
Integrating CAS into counterfire operations—developing procedural control measures for rapid
employment against acquired fires systems.
z
Coordinating counterfire surveillance and reconnaissance requirements with the battlefield
surveillance brigade and division, corps, JTF, or other FIB supported command assistant chief of
staff, intelligence (G-2).
z
Establishing communications channels between surveillance, reconnaissance and TA assets and
MLRS/HIMARS fires battalions for immediate execution of counterfire missions.
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Fires Brigade Employment: How the Fires Brigade Fights
4-69. Counterfire during exploitation and pursuit operations include—
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Executing counterfire in the division, corps, JTF, or other FIB supported command’s AO.
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Preventing enemy fires systems from slowing the FIB supported command’s pursuit and
allowing time for the enemy to establish a defense.
SECTION V - THE FIRES BRIGADE IN STABILITY OPERATIONS
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FIRES BRIGADE IN
STABILITY OPERATIONS
4-70. Stability operations is an overarching term encompassing various military missions, tasks, and
activities conducted outside the United States in coordination with other instruments of national power to
maintain or reestablish a safe and secure environment, provide essential governmental services, emergency
infrastructure reconstruction, and humanitarian relief (JP 3-0).
4-71. Stability operations may encompass activities where FIB elements may be employed in support of
operations in nontraditional combatant roles. Field artillery fire support resources and units may be tasked
to perform security, humanitarian, or any number of support missions. The FIB’s mission command
networks and system, transportation, observation, liaison, and logistics capabilities can be applied as part of
the division, corps, JTF, or other supported command responsibilities. Convoy operations, local security
operations, and liaison in defense support to civil authorities are potential missions of value to the force.
4-72. Rapid transition to providing scalable fires is also possible. In any case, specific rules of engagement
must be developed and clearly communicated and enforced down to the lowest level. Rules of engagement
that specify when fires are appropriate, justified, and authorized are essential to avoid situations detrimental
to the overall success of the operation.
4-73. Performing in these essential but nontraditional roles is not without cost for the FIB. Stability
operations may include commitment in a deterrent posture, but may quickly transition to combat
operations. Minimum preparations include those necessary for protection and base defense for all-around
security. Planning factors may include minimum force, preclusion of collateral damage, host nation
coordination, and political implications. Integration of AC-130 aircraft, CAS, and AH-64 attack helicopters
may be required.
4-74. Stability operations also place a high priority on TA to protect the force and assist in enforcing peace
settlements.
4-75. Fires units and their elements are high-value targets for the enemy and will require protection from
enemy air and ground units. The FIB elements may be positioned in the division, corps, JTF, or other
supported command AO among noncontiguous BCT AOs. In some cases, the division, corps, JTF, or other
FIB supported higher HQ commander will task-organize forces to provide protection. In other cases, the
FIB elements will coordinate directly with other units in the area to develop defensive and mutual support
plans.
4-76. Many FIB units have very limited self-protection capability. Elements that need to be secured
include HQ elements, CPs and mobile command groups; isolated elements (radar, met, survey); and fires
battalions (especially MLRS and HIMARS). Survivability of these units is critical to the success of the
supported command and subordinate BCTs. The supported commander and BCT commanders may
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consider including forces to provide security and protection for FIB elements as specified tasks in operation
plans (OPLAN) and operation orders (OPORD).
4-77. For more on stability operations, see ADP 3-0, FM 3-57, FM 3-24, FM 27-10, JP 3-08, and JP 3-57.
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Fires Brigade Sustainment Operations
The brigade support battalion (BSB) is the core sustainment organization for the fires brigade
(FIB). The BSB is organic to the FIB, and consists of functional and multifunctional
companies assigned to provide support to the FIB. The BSB has forward support companies
that are traditionally under the operational control of individual FIB battalions. The forward
support company provides each subordinate fires battalion commander with dedicated
logistics assets organized specifically to meet the battalion’s requirements. The forward
support company commander receives technical logistics oversight from the BSB commander.
SECTION I - FIRES BRIGADE SUSTAINMENT STAFF AND ORGANIZATION
5-1. Sustainment is the provision of logistics and personnel services required to maintain and prolong
operations until successful mission accomplishment (joint publication [JP] 3-0). Sustaining operations
enable the decisive operation or shaping operation by generating and maintaining combat power. The
sustainment warfighting function is the related tasks and systems that provide support and services to
ensure freedom of action, extend operational reach, and prolong endurance (ADP 3-0).
5-2. The sustainment and fires warfighting functions have a dynamic relationship. Fires disrupt,
neutralize, or destroy enemy forces, combat functions, and facilities that threaten sustainment operations.
Supply of ammunition is among the largest and most time-sensitive of logistics tasks. Field artillerymen in
maneuver organizations, the FIB, and fires battalions are sustained by personnel services and health service
support. Sustainment ensures the endurance of fires that support all operations. For more on the
sustainment warfighting function, see ADP 4-0. For more on the fires warfighting function, see ADP 3-0
and FM 3-09.
FIRES BRIGADE SUSTAINMENT STAFF
FIRES BRIGADE SUSTAINMENT - S-4 SECTION
5-3. The FIB sustainment - S-4 section provides staff oversight for sustainment in the areas of supply,
maintenance, transportation, and medical and field services. The logistics staff officer (sustainment officer)
(S-4), in conjunction with the BSB support operations officer, acts as the staff integrator for the BSB,
which executes sustainment operations for the FIB. The S-4 section assists the BSB support operations
officer (the support operations officer is the lead sustainment planner) in developing a sustainment plan for
the FIB. The S-4 section uses Standard Army Management Information System systems to provide the FIB
commander logistics oversight within the FIB. See also ADP 4-0, FM 7-15, and ATTP 5-0.1.
FIRES BRIGADE SUSTAINMENT - S-1 SECTION
5-4. The FIB sustainment - S-1 section is responsible for maintaining and conducting unit strength and
other human resources support. The section maintains a record of accountability of all personnel assigned
and attached to the FIB. When the FIB receives attachments, the personnel staff officer (strength manager)
(S-1) orients those units to processes that maintain personnel accountability and arranges for the necessary
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administrative support for those units. The S-1 manages the casualty reporting system, which includes
Soldiers killed in action and wounded in action. The personnel section uses automated human resources
support system and coordinates financial management and medical support for the FIB. The S-1 also
maintains close coordination with the human resources operations branch of the sustainment brigade and
the brigade’s support operations officer for situational awareness and technical guidance. Although the S-1
coordinates the staff efforts of the FIB surgeon, he generally receives guidance from the FIB deputy
commander or executive officer. The FIB deputy commander or executive officer manages and coordinates
specific assignments made to the FIB surgeon; such assignments would be those that would not be within
the usual realm of surgeon responsibilities. The S-1 is also the staff point of contact for inspector general
and morale support activities. See FM 1-0, FM 7-15, and ATTP 5-0.1 for additional information.
FIRES BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM
5-5. Chaplains are assigned to military units to assist commanders in providing the right of free exercise
of religion to all personnel. The FIB chaplain is a personal staff member who serves as a confidential
advisor to the commander on the spiritual fitness, ethical, and moral health of the command. The FIB
chaplain plans, synchronizes, and coordinates religious support within the FIB area of responsibility. He is
responsible for the professional oversight of the battalion unit ministry teams. See FM 1-05, FM 7-15, and
ATTP 5-0.1 for additional information.
FIRES BRIGADE SURGEON
5-6. The FIB surgeon is a special staff officer who is responsible for Army Health System operations in
the FIB. The FIB surgeon exercises technical control as permitted by the FIB commander over medical
activities in the FIB. He provides staff oversight and supervision for Army Health System operations in the
FIB and coordinates with the BSB support operations officer in developing the FIB’s medical concept of
support. The FIB surgeon keeps the commander informed of the health of the command. The FIB brigade
surgeon section ensures timely planning, integration, and synchronization of Army Health System
operations with the FIB operations plan. The brigade surgeon section of the FIB coordinates with the
surgeon and medical units of any FIB supported headquarters (HQ) and its subordinate units, the FIB
medical platoon and sections, the BSB medical operations section, and other staff elements to ensure that
Soldiers receive complete and comprehensive medical support. See FM 1-0, ATTP 4-02, and ATTP 5-0.1
for additional information.
FIRES BRIGADE STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE TEAM
5-7. The FIB staff judge advocate is the special staff officer responsible for operational and administrative
law support to the FIB. He is the FIB commander’s personal legal advisor. The FIB staff judge advocate
team provides support to the FIB commander and staff in five major areas: criminal law, operational and
international law, administrative and civil law, legal assistance, and general administration. The staff judge
advocate team members provide the FIB staff with immediate access to the legal expertise they need to
prevail in an increasingly complex and legally intensive operational environment. See AR 27-10 and FM 1-
04 for additional information.
BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION
5-8. The BSB is the FIB’s organic sustainment unit. The BSB commander is the FIB commander’s
primary sustainment operator.
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5-9. The BSB provides a materiel carrying capability that enables the FIB to conduct sustained operations
for a finite period. FIBs are organized with the self-sustainment capability for up to 72 hours of combat.
Beyond 72 hours, sustainment organizations are required to conduct replenishment of FIB combat loads.
That is a function of the sustainment brigade.
5-10. The BSB plans, coordinates, synchronizes, and executes logistics operations in support of FIB
operations. The BSB typically plans and executes replenishment operations in support of FIB battles and
engagements—they are deliberate, time sensitive operations conducted to replenish forward support
companies. The intent is the rapid replenishment of essential supplies, such as Class III (B) and Class V, to
sustain the force. When required, a supporting sustainment brigade may augment FIB BSB capabilities
during BSB planned and executed replenishment operations.
BSB COMMANDER
5-11. FIB sustainment operations are generally of sufficient scope and complexity that command oversight
is needed. The BSB commander performs this function for the FIB commander with duties and
responsibilities including—
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Directing tactical logistical support and personnel support for the FIB.
z
Recommending priorities for logistical support.
z
Synchronizing the maneuver enhancement and sustainment portions of plans and orders.
z
Maintaining status of logistical support to the FIB.
z
Coordinating location of BSB components with the main command post (CP), tactical command
post (TAC CP), and BSB commander.
z
Directing FIB sustainment cell staff coordination with higher, subordinate, supported,
supporting, and adjacent units.
z
Providing the FIB commander and HQ periodic updates on logistics status.
z
Assessing logistical and personnel readiness of subordinate units after mission completion.
z
Supervising mission staging operations and stability operations.
z
Organizing and leading the advanced party for the FIB during deployment operations.
BSB SUPPORT OPERATIONS OFFICER
5-12. The BSB support operations officer (assisted by the FIB S-1, S-4 and the FIB surgeon) is the lead
planner for sustainment in the FIB. He is the principal staff officer for coordinating support for all units
assigned to the brigade. The support operations officer provides planning, preparation, and mission
command of the execution of all BSB sustainment operations in the FIB’s area of operations (AO). The
support operations officer also provides technical supervision of all sustainment operations conducted by
the BSB and is therefore the key interface between supported units and the sustainment brigade. He is
responsible for communicating BSB sustainment requirements to the sustainment brigade, as these
requirements become known. Requirements are determined in coordination with the FIB S-1, FIB S-4, BSB
intelligence staff officer (S-2), and BSB operations staff officer (S-3). The support operations officer
performs logistics preparation of the battlefield and advises the commander on the relationship of support
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requirements to support assets available. The support operations officer plans and monitors support
operations and makes necessary adjustments to ensure support requirements are met, and provides the
status of support operations tracked systems and materiel as required to update the BSB logistics report..
BSB support operations officer duties and responsibilities include—
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Developing logistics plans to support FIB operations.
z
Coordinating with supporting sustainment brigades on current and future support requirements
and capabilities.
z
Conducting logistic preparation of the battlefield.
z
Assisting the FIB S-4 in maintaining the sustainment common operational picture.
z
Coordinating for all classes of supply.
z
Monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating maintenance trends and failures and recommending
solutions for maintenance issues.
z
Monitoring, evaluating, and anticipating supply requirements.
z
Planning transportation support for special requirements such as casualty evacuation or heavy
equipment transport support.
z
Coordinating for food preparation, water purification, mortuary affairs, ice delivery, shower,
laundry, and clothing repair.
z
Recommending sustainment priorities to the commander.
z
Coordinating contract support.
z
Coordinating with Army Materiel Command/Defense Logistics Agency for field service
representative support.
z
Assisting with development of input to the sustainment portion of FIB plans and orders. The
BSB support operations officer is responsible for assisting the FIB S-4 in developing and
coordinating Paragraph 4, Sustainment and its supporting annexes including ANNEX F
(Sustainment) (with the FIB S-1, staff judge advocate, surgeon, and chaplain) and Annex P
(Host-Nation Support) to FIB plans and orders.
BSB ORGANIZATION
5-13. The FIB BSB includes a headquarters and headquarters company (HHC), a distribution company, a
field maintenance company, and for each of the fires battalions, a forward support company.
BSB Distribution Company
5-14. The distribution company provides the planning, direction, and supervision of supply distribution and
transportation support to the brigade combat team, daily receipt, temporary storage, and issue of Supply
Classes I, II, III, IV, V, and IX to the FIB. This unit also provides for the transportation of cargo and the
water purification and distribution for the FIB.
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BSB Field Maintenance Company
5-15. The mission of the field maintenance company is to provide field level maintenance support for the
FIB. This unit is employed in the brigade support area and operates as part of the BSB. This unit provides
field maintenance support to units in the brigade support area, technical inspection services, shop stock, and
bench stock, maintenance management and production control functions. The field maintenance company
provides lift capabilities for the repair shops, recovery of organic equipment, recovery to supported units,
and support of maintenance evacuation.
BSB Forward Support Companies
5-16. There is one forward support company for each fires battalion in the FIB. These forward support
companies may be attached or placed OPCON to the fires battalions, with technical oversight provided by
the BSB. The forward support company commander is responsible for executing the sustainment plan for
the FIB’s fires battalions in accordance with the supported fires battalion commander’s guidance.
5-17. The forward support companies have a HQ section, field feeding section, distribution platoon, and a
maintenance platoon. The distribution platoon consists of a platoon HQ, Class III section, general supply
section, and a Class V section. The maintenance platoon consists of a platoon HQ, maintenance control
section, maintenance section, service and recovery section, and the field maintenance teams.
5-18. A representative from the BSB distribution operations section, together with representatives from
other agencies and sections form a sustainment planning cell, generally at the FIB main CP, to ensure
sustainment plans are fully integrated and synchronized into all FIB operation plans. Standing operating
procedures (SOP) should be the basis for sustainment operations, with planning conducted to determine
specific requirements, and to prepare for contingencies. FIB and subordinate unit orders should address
only specific support matters for operations and any key deviations from SOPs.
5-19. To provide effective support, sustainment planners and operators must understand the FIB mission
statement, commander’s intent, and concept of the operation. The FIB S-4, assisted by the BSB support
operations officer, is responsible for producing Paragraph 4, Sustainment; Annex F (Sustainment) and
Annex P (Host-Nation Support) These annexes should include the following—
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Commander’s priorities.
z
Class III/Class V resupply during the mission, if necessary.
z
Movement criteria.
z
Type and quantities of support required.
z
Priority of support, by type and unit.
z
Sustainment overlay.
z
Supply routes.
z
Logistic release points.
z
Casualty evacuation points.
z
Maintenance collection points.
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5-20. For more on the BSB see FM 4-90.1.
SUSTAINMENT FOR ATTACHMENTS
5-21. Attachments to the FIB should arrive with their appropriate sustainment augmentation. When a unit
is attached to the FIB, the FIB S-4 integrates their sustainment augmentation pieces into the FIB support
system. The FIB S-4 must clearly state who will provide medical, maintenance, recovery services, and
provide support for Class III, V, and IX supplies. When receiving attachments, sustainment planners
require some basic information from the sending unit’s S-4 to anticipate how to develop a synchronized
concept of support. Some considerations are—
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Number and type of vehicles, personnel by specialty, and weapons systems.
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Current status and/or strength.
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When the attachment is effective and for how long.
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The support assets are coming with the attached unit(s).
z
When and where linkup will occur, and who is responsible for linkup.
SECTION II - FIRES BRIGADE SUSTAINMENT FUNCTIONS
SUPPLY AND TRANSPORTATION
5-22. The concept of sustainment for the FIB and subordinate units calls for the BSB to provide
sustainment for the FIB and sustainment oversight of the fires battalion forward support companies. The
BSB provides sustainment for FIB organic elements (less the rocket/missile battalion), units assigned and
attached to the FIB and, on an area basis, support for units that do not have such support. Generally, all
classes of supply (less Class VIII) will be throughput from the division, corps, joint task force (JTF), or
other FIB supported command’s sustainment brigade directly to the forward support.
SUPPLY
Class I and Water
5-23. FIB units deploy with three days of operational rations (meal, ready to eat as its unit basic load). The
BSB draws its operational supplies once it is in the joint operations area. Theater food service officers
provide guidance on when to introduce unitized group rations and other ration supplements. Depending on
the commander’s guidance after deployment, fresh food (A-rations) may be available through regional
commercial contractors.
5-24. The FIB provides water to Soldiers in two forms: bulk, and bottled (or packaged). The water comes
through an organic water purification and distribution capability, when feasible. Individual Soldiers use
water as needed. The FIB provides bottled water on a limited basis, usually during the deployment phase of
operations. The primary source for bottled water is regionally available contract sources. Non-potable water
should be used only for cleaning and decontaminating vehicles and other equipment.
5-25. Bottled water containers are issued based upon the same unit daily strength reports used for rations
and field feeding. Bottled water and rations are broken down into daily battalion lots at the BSB
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distribution point, and pushed when possible by the appropriate supply section (forward support or non-
maneuver companies).
5-26. The BSB receives, stores, and distributes water. The BSB might not have adequate equipment to
satisfy the FIB’s requirements for water purification, and thus requires augmentation. Each battery has
water trailers and five-gallon containers for distributing potable water. Battery supply sergeants maintain
water trailers in their battery area, and refill from the FIB sustainment area. Refilling of five-gallon
containers occurs during logistics package operations. Usually, a one-for-one exchange is conducted with
the containers (one empty for one full); the supply sergeant refills the containers.
Class II & III (Packaged)
5-27. Usually, the FIB deploys with 30 days of common consumable supplies. Battery supply sergeants
maintain the appropriate level of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) protective
equipment (one to three sets). The BSB provides these supplies, which the FIB maintains as part of its
authorized stockage list. Vehicles also carry a small amount of commonly used packaged petroleum
products for immediate use. These loads are established by the unit SOP.
5-28. Battery or company supply sergeants use standard Army maintenance system-enhanced (SAMS-E)
from the BSB to order and replenish supplies. Supplies are provided at the FIB distribution point (usually
within the FIB sustainment area) to the supporting supply unit (forward support or non-maneuver
companies) for the appropriate battery or company. They are carried forward with the next logistics
package, or immediately, if needed.
Religious Supplies
5-29. The unit ministry team of the FIB orders consumable chaplain supplies as necessary. These supplies
are considered Class II.
Maps
5-30. Maps are considered a Class II supply. The battery/company supply sergeant uses SAMS-E to order
maps. Unit SOPs should detail the specific procedures for digital maps.
Class III (Bulk)
5-31. The FIB usually deploys with half-full vehicle fuel tanks, purged fuel tankers, and empty fuel cans.
Fuel is issued upon the FIB’s arrival in the joint operations area. A dedicated fuel asset within the FIB
issues gasoline for unmanned aircraft.
5-32. Battalion S-4s forecast their units’ requirements based on the current or upcoming mission. The FIB
S-4 considers battalion forecasts and reports, and then estimates his own resupply requirements. The FIB S-
4 submits his forecast to the BSB support operations officer. The forecast depends on the unit SOP, but
usually is for the 72-hour period beyond the next day, or out to 96 hours. The BSB fuel and water support
platoon transports fuel to the forward support companies for maneuver battalions or the non-maneuver
companies. Forward support companies use heavy expanded mobility tactical truck load handling system
fuel pods to conduct forward distribution to the batteries/companies, CPs, and attachments.
Class IV
5-33. FIB units deploy with a limited amount of Class IV barrier materiel, primarily for protection of unit
perimeters and key positions. This materiel is considered the unit’s basic load, and usually is carried on
tactical vehicles.
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5-34. Battery supply sergeants use SAMS-E to order and replenish Class IV supplies from the BSB.
Supplies are provided from the FIB distribution point (usually within the FIB sustainment area) to FIB
units. They are carried forward with the next logistics package, or immediately, if needed. Barrier materiel
may also be requested as expeditionary support packages.
Class V
5-35. A basic combat load is the unit commander’s designated quantity of munitions and items authorized
to be carried by unit personnel and combat vehicles (turret-load). Troop-carried munitions to accompany
troops are those issued before departure from the aerial port of embarkation. Turret-load/combat load
munitions are those authorized for transportation in thick-skinned vehicles for deployment purposes.
5-36. Battalion S-4s determine the ammunition resupply requirements based on information provided in
the batteries/companies’ logistics situation report, and guidance received from their commander and S-3.
The FIB S-4 considers battalion forecasts and reports, consults with FIB operational planners, and then
makes his own forecast for resupply. The forecast is submitted to the BSB support operations officer.
5-37. To sustain tactical operations, operation planners determine their munitions requirements and
develop a required supply rate. S-3s compute required supply rates as rounds per weapon per day. Logistics
planners consider the required supply rate, available stocks, and due in stocks, and develop a controlled
supply rate. The controlled supply rate limits the issue of munitions that are in short supply. If the required
supply rate exceeds the controlled supply rate, the commander determines who receives the ammunition.
5-38. Until the Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced automates the ammunition issue process, the
battalion S-4s prepare a Department of the Army (DA) Form 581 for their forward support companies to
deliver to the BSB. Supplies are provided from the FIB ammunition transfer and holding point (usually
within the FIB sustainment area) to the forward support company. They are carried forward with the next
logistics package or immediately, as required. Ammunition and explosives are accounted for and provided
proper physical security at all times.
Class VI
5-39. FIB Soldiers usually carry 30 days’ worth of personal comfort items with them when deploying.
Soldiers replenish their own supplies through the Army and Air Force Exchange System or local purchase.
5-40. Health and comfort packs provide forward area troops everyday necessities required when the Army
and Air Force Exchange System is not available. Delivery of health and comfort packs is based on
headcounts provided for field feeding. There are three types of health and comfort packs available—
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The Type I health and comfort pack contains articles used by both males and females. It supplies
10 individuals for approximately 30 days. Each shipping container contains 10 prepackaged
polyethylene bags with a drawstring closure containing a designated quantity of 17 items for
issue to 10 individuals. Each shipping container also contains other items intended as general
supply for replacement or issue as needed.
z
The Type II health and comfort pack is for females only, and contains articles for feminine
hygiene. It can supply 10 females for approximately 30 days.
z
The Type III health and comfort pack consists of a personal body wipe packet, bulk packed with
40 packets per box. Each packet contains 10 washcloth-size body wipes. Contents of each box
are intended for 10 individuals.
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Class VII
5-41. Units should deploy with all of their required equipment based on their modified table of
organization and equipment (TOE). There might be additional equipment issued in the joint operations
area. For example, units such as the FIB’s target acquisition battery (TAB) and the FIB’s signal network
support company could receive non-standard equipment while in the joint operations area.
Battery/company commanders must ensure their supply sergeants establish accountability on new
equipment by creating hand receipts from packing lists or inventory. New equipment must be reported
through the battalion S-4 and FIB S-4 to the appropriate property book officer.
5-42. Class VII replacement is based on losses reported through command channels to the FIB S-3 and S-4
per unit SOP. This enables the commander to remain apprised of the operational status of subordinate
commands, and to direct the distribution of items to those units having the most critical need. Replacement
Class VII equipment is delivered to the FIB in the FIB sustainment area. The FIB S-4 and BSB support
operations officer should confirm whether replacement weapons systems (for example, M109A6 Paladins)
will be delivered with basic issue items, additional authorized list, munitions, and crew.
5-43. Low density, specialized equipment in the FIB CPs, TAB, and signal network support company
might require additional evaluation by DA civilians or contractors before classifying it as a loss. Care
should be taken before returning this damaged equipment to the supply system.
Class VIII
5-44. Usually medical units deploy with a three to five day supply of consumable medical supplies, and all
batteries/companies deploy with complete combat lifesaver bags. Initially, sustainment supplies are pushed
to the medical company providing area support to the FIB and each fires battalion medical platoon based on
theater casualty estimates. Individual Soldiers should deploy with a 180-day supply of their prescribed
medications. As they deploy, Soldiers must advise their supporting medical unit of their specific needs so
the medical logistics system can sustain these prescriptions.
5-45. Resupply of medical supplies is through medical channels. The fires battalion medical platoon
personnel are responsible for maintaining their medical equipment sets. Combat lifesavers and battery or
platoon medics receive replenishment for their aid bags from their unit medical platoons. To prevent
unnecessary depletion of blankets, litters, splints, and other medical equipment, the receiving medical
facility (such as the area support medical company) exchanges similar properties with the battalion medical
platoon when it accompanies the patient. Class VIII resupply can also be accomplished via unmanned
aircraft system (UAS) and the precision aerial delivery system.
5-46. Each battery or company in the FIB stocks and deploys with combat spares for repair parts (such as
weapons and radio maintenance). Combat spares are a combination of prescribed load list, shop stock, and
bench stock. These stocks are based on demand history and usually prescribed to be a 30 days’ supply. The
battery or company’s combat spares are not consolidated at the battalion level, but kept at battery or
company level. The forward support companies supporting fires battalions also have combat spares or shop
stock to support maintenance of vehicles, generators, and other equipment.
5-47. The battery/company supply sergeant and maintenance personnel replenish their combat spares, and
order other parts as needed through the BSB. Class IX repair part requisitions are prioritized based on the
commander’s priority of maintenance and need.
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Class X
5-48. Materiel for stability operations usually is provided by the host nation, nongovernmental
organizations (such as the Red Cross), or the Department of State. Once the FIB is tasked to conduct
stability operations, the FIB S-4 coordinates with the BSB support operations officer and civil affairs
officer (if provided) to establish procedures to quantify the amount of supplies ordered (purchased) or
donated for humanitarian assistance The FIB can use military vehicles to transport materiel for non-military
use.
Expeditionary Support Packaging
5-49. To facilitate the ordering and distribution of supplies, the Army uses expeditionary support packages
to package commonly requested supplies. Expeditionary support packages are used for training exercises,
deployments, war reserves, pre-positioned stocks, and predictable demands to meet the unit commanders'
requirements.
5-50. To expedite the delivery of supplies from war reserves and pre-positioned stocks, expeditionary
support packages allow a minimum of handling from the storage point through the transportation system
and into the FIB subordinate units. These loads are equipped with radio frequency tags or other automated
methods. The radio frequency tags and automation enable logisticians to track supplies and redirect the
expeditionary support packages; this accommodates changes in missions and/or priorities.
5-51. Expeditionary support packages are appropriate for all classes of supply, except some class VII
major end items. Expeditionary support packages have been designed to include the following supplies—
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Class I (rations) and water.
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Class V (munitions).
5-52. The FIB uses standard expeditionary support packages in conjunction with a "pure palleting" method
that provides responsive support for meeting actual requirements during the sustainment phase of
operations. This enables commanders to order only what is necessary and minimize returns of unnecessary
material.
Pure Palleting
5-53. Pure palleting is a process that collects all supply requisitions for a given unit using the FIB’s
Department of Defense activity address code (DODAAC); configures standard expeditionary support
packages and other supply items into loads; then throughputs them to their destination. Time limit for the
collection process is usually three days. Packages not filling a whole pallet are then combined with other
packages to produce consolidated loads; those destined for multiple DODAACs in a FIB are shipped to the
FIB distribution company. Pure palleting is used for the following supplies—
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Class II (CBRN clothing and religious supplies).
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Class III (P) (packaged petroleum oil and lubricants).
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Class IV (construction and barrier materials).
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Class VIII (medical).
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Class IX (batteries and repair parts).
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TRANSPORTATION
5-54. The BSB is 100% mobile for organic equipment, and is designed to be 100% mobile with three
combat loads for FIB units. The BSB commander, in coordination with the FIB commander, may choose to
sacrifice 100% mobility for extra supply stocks. If the BSB’s limited assets are committed, and extra
transportation is required, the BSB support operations officer requests transportation assets from higher
HQ.
Aerial Delivery
5-55. Integrated logistics aerial re-supply, which includes Army helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft plus
the use of joint precision airdrop system and other enablers, supports the FIB’s requirement for the use of
aerial delivery as a routine method of re-supply. It becomes the only feasible mode of transport, however,
in the cases of forcible entry, when supply routes become severely disrupted, or when units are not in
supporting distance of the BSB or of a sustainment brigade. When employing aerial delivery, the FIB
should consider the following—
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The use of aerial delivery requires the coordination of the FIB S-3, S-4, and the fires cell’s air
defense airspace management element. Special focus must be placed on the enemy air defense
capability.
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The BSB must be prepared to both receive and package bulk supplies by sling-load operations or
joint precision airdrop system. To conduct these operations, sling load trained personnel are
required in the BSB’s distribution company and the forward support company’s distribution
platoon.
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All fires battalions must know how to select landing zones/drop zones to receive aerial resupply.
Transport the delivered supplies immediately away from the landing zone/drop zone. See FM
90-4.
5-56. Air Force transportation of supplies, personnel, and equipment can be expected for an airborne
operation. Using the container delivery system or a heavy drop, reduces transportation requirements, speeds
delivery, and reduces the exposure of ground transportation assets to enemy action. Air Force airlift
missions are categorized as preplanned or immediate.
Deployment
5-57. FIBs are designed to deploy rapidly to conduct combat operations worldwide. Once warning or alert
notification occurs, pre-deployment activities accelerate. These activities include training validation, task
organization, and equipment maintenance. The mobility warrant officer ensures that transportation
requirements for the FIB are established prior to any alert or warning order. Movement officers at FIB level
receive automated support using Transportation Coordinator Automated Command and Control
Information System II. Each unit in the FIB should have an appropriate number of personnel trained to
perform special deployment duties. These duties include pallet construction teams, unit loading teams,
hazardous cargo certifying officials, and air load planners.
MAINTENANCE
5-58. Field maintenance repairs and returns equipment to the user and is generally characterized by on (or
near) system maintenance. Line replaceable unit and component replacement, battle damage assessment,
repair, and recovery are examples of field maintenance.
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5-59. Sustainment maintenance, which is provided at echelons above brigade, focuses on repairing
components, assemblies, modules, and end items in support of the distribution system.
FIELD MAINTENANCE
5-60. Field maintenance is on-system maintenance, and mainly involves preventive maintenance and
replacement of defective parts. The goal of field maintenance is to repair and return equipment to the
Soldier. It covers tasks previously assigned to operator/crew, organization/unit, and direct support
maintenance levels. It includes some off-system maintenance critical to mission readiness.
5-61. Battery/company commanders ensure that vehicle crews and equipment operators perform preventive
maintenance checks and services. To provide quick turnaround of maintenance problems, each
battery/company has a field maintenance team from their supporting forward support company dedicated to
support them. These field maintenance teams have contact maintenance trucks and mechanics trained in the
company’s equipment.
5-62. Each fires battalion has a forward support company to perform field and sustainment-level
maintenance. The forward support company has a maintenance platoon that repairs automotive, armament,
ground support, electronic, and missile equipment. The forward support company focuses on line
replacement unit replacement, using combat spares from prescribed load list and shop stock. It has a service
and recovery section and performs battle damage assessment and repair. The forward support company’s
maintenance control section uses SAMS-E to order repair parts and to manage combat spares. The forward
support company commander establishes unit maintenance collection points in coordination with the fires
battalion S-4.
5-63. Units without a forward support company receive their maintenance support from the BSB’s field
maintenance company. Located in the FIB sustainment area, the field maintenance company provides very
limited backup support to forward support companies, since it exists primarily to provide support to non-
maneuver units (for example, the FIB HQ, TAB, or BSB). It also serves as the maintenance point for low
density equipment. If resourced, the BSB dispatches field maintenance teams to perform on-site diagnoses,
make minor adjustments, and conduct repairs.
5-64. Maintenance of low density, specialized equipment (as found in FIB CP and the signal network
support company) usually requires maintenance by DA civilians or contractors. Although the BSB support
operations officer does not supervise all contractors, he ensures that specific management procedures are
developed for contractor maintenance.
Battle Damage Assessment and Repair
5-65. Battle damage assessment and repair (BDAR) is the rapid return of disabled equipment to the force
through field-expedient repair of components. BDAR restores minimum essential combat capabilities to
support the mission or to enable self-recovery. BDAR is accomplished by bypassing components or safety
devices, cannibalizing parts from like or lower priority equipment, fabricating repair parts, taking shortcuts
to standard maintenance, and using substitute fluids, materials, or components. Depending on the repairs
required and the amount of time available, repairs may or may not return the vehicle to a fully mission
capable status. For more information, see FM 4-30.31.
Recovery and Evacuation
5-66. Forward support companies are responsible for recovering damaged equipment of their own units
and their supported units. If the vehicle is repairable, the battery/company recovers it and transports it to the
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unit maintenance collection point or to the nearest main supply route, depending on what is specified in the
FIB or unit standing operating procedures or the operation order (OPORD). The use of Force XXI battle
command-brigade and below (FBCB2) enables recovery vehicles to identify the exact location of the
inoperable piece of equipment. When the decision is made to repair the equipment at the FIB sustainment
area, recovery or evacuation, is used. If forward support company recovery assets are overextended,
recovery support can be coordinated with the FIB sustainment area to prevent excessive repair delays.
Equipment that cannot be repaired at the FIB sustainment area usually is evacuated to sustainment brigade
units.
Controlled Exchange
5-67. Controlled exchange is the removal of serviceable components from unserviceable but economically
reparable equipment for immediate reuse in restoring another like item of equipment to combat serviceable
condition. The unserviceable component must be used to replace the serviceable component or retained
with the end item that provided the serviceable component. Commanders at brigade level will set
guidelines for controlled exchange. Controlled exchange is managed by the BSB commander in accordance
with the set priorities and is maintained within the maintenance control section of the BSB.
Communications Security Maintenance
5-68. Communications security equipment is evacuated through normal maintenance channels to the BSB
or the signal network support company, if appropriate.
Contracted Maintenance Support
5-69. The FIB often uses systems contractors and DA civilians for maintenance support. The FIB S-4
usually plans for the protection and supervision of contractors and DA civilians. System contractors’
support deployed forces under pre-arranged contracts to provide specific support to selected systems
throughout the equipment’s life cycle, during both garrison and contingency operations. These systems
include, but are not limited to, vehicles, weapons systems, UASs, and control equipment. Systems
contractor’s personnel are managed by their contract company supervisors. Contract management is
accomplished in accordance with the terms of their contracts through contracting management channels.
Since most contractor supervisors and systems support contacting officers are not physically located in the
FIB AO, the FIB maintains day-to-day control of these systems support contractors via their designated
contracting officer’s representative. The U.S. Army Material Command’s brigade logistics support team,
part of the new Army field support brigade, assists the FIB to manage systems contractors in such areas as
accountability and deployment preparation.
5-70. The FIB is often supported by external support contracts such as the logistics civilian augmentation
program and/or theater support contracts, in addition to its habitually related systems support contractors.
In most operations, the Army field support brigade, along with the Army component command’s principle
assistant responsible for contracting, plans and coordinates the contracted field support capabilities through
the theater sustainment command and higher HQ assistant chief of staff, logistics (G-4) office. The BSB
support operations officer will coordinate contracting using assigned contracting officers.
5-71. The theater army has a principle assistant responsible for contracting that provides contingency
contracting officers to support units. The FIB usually receives a contingency contracting team in direct
support.
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SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE
5-72. Sustainment maintenance is provided at echelons above brigade focuses on repairing components,
assemblies, modules, and end items in support of the distribution system. The intent of this level of
maintenance is to perform off-system repairs on all supported items to a standard that provides a consistent
and measurable level of reliability. The component is retrograded to a sustainment maintenance repair
activity through the distribution system. Once the repair is completed, the component is returned to the
distribution system as a serviceable asset.
Retrograde of Unserviceable Components
5-73. A “repairable” is an item that can be repaired cost-effectively. When a repairable such as a diesel
engine or a turbine fuel control malfunctions, it can be replaced by a repaired or rebuilt component; it
usually does not need to be replaced by a new item. Although the mechanics in the FIB cannot repair
unserviceable repair parts, the component repair companies in the sustainment brigade need those
unserviceable items to create serviceable repair parts.
5-74. Each time mechanics in the forward support and field maintenance company order recoverable parts,
they must return the unserviceable parts to the supply support activity of the supply and distribution
company. These unserviceable parts are then returned to a supply support activity in the sustainment
brigade for repair by a component repair company. Once repaired, the serviceable parts are placed back
into the supply system, and are available to the FIB mechanics again.
FIELD SERVICES
5-75. Field services include field feeding, clothing, and providing other services to Soldiers (clothing
exchange, laundry and shower support, textile repair, mortuary affairs, preparation for aerial delivery, food
services, billeting, and sanitation) and force provider activity. Usually, laundry and clothing, and light
textile repair are not available outside theater staging bases.
FIELD FEEDING
5-76. Class I is provided by the food service section. This section provides food service and food
preparation for the battalion and organic personnel. It distributes prepackaged and/or prepared food. The
food service section has the ability to prepare one heat-and-serve meal and one cook-prepared meal per
day. The field feeding sections reside in the HQ platoon of the forward support company. The section has
the capability to prepare, serve, and distribute the full range of operational rations. They are currently
equipped in the same manner as the field feeding section of the BSB, with the containerized kitchen as the
primary field kitchen and one food sanitation center per primary field kitchen.
SHOWERS
5-77. Small unit showers are authorized in accordance with Common Table of Allowances 50-909. One
shower unit consists of one heater, one shelter, and two water bags. Sustainment brigade units usually
provide showers to the FIB during mission staging operations.
MORTUARY AFFAIRS
5-78. The recovery and identification of deceased personnel is the responsibility of each battery/company.
Battery/company first sergeants supervise the preparation of incident statements and Department of
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Defense (DOD) Form 565, Statements of Recognition of Deceased. These documents accompany the
remains during transport to a battalion remains collection point. Usually, these remains collection points are
near the combat trains, but not near medical support. Once the necessary reports are complete, the remains
are evacuated to the FIB unit remains collection point, usually in the FIB sustainment area. From there,
remains are evacuated to a mortuary collection point established by the theater sustainment command.
5-79. If remains have been contaminated by chemical agents or toxic industrial hazards, the FIB S-4, in
coordination with the FIB chemical officer, should provide guidance to units before they handle or
evacuate the remains.
HOST NATION SUPPORT
5-80. Host nation support is a common method of providing services to the deployed U.S. Army. This
support can include assistance in almost every aspect required to sustain military operations within a
theater. Planners must consider that host nation support meets local standards, and not necessarily United
States standards. Host nation support can be a significant resource, provided it is available, and appropriate
agreements are in place.
EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL
5-81. The FIB usually requires explosive ordnance disposal support for destruction of ammunition, and
rendering safe improvised explosive devices and unexploded ordnance. Explosive ordnance disposal
capabilities are not organic to the FIB. Higher HQ (division, corps, JTF, or other FIB supported command)
provides explosive ordnance disposal augmentation to support FIB operations. Usually, one explosive
ordnance disposal company is attached to each deployed FIB. The FIB usually attaches them to the FIB
headquarters and headquarters battery (HHB).
5-82. Explosive hazard spot reports are processed through S-3 channels to the FIB assured mobility
section, who then forwards the request to the supporting explosive ordnance disposal HQ. Once an
improvised explosive device or unexploded ordnance is located and reported, the explosive ordnance
disposal HQ determines what explosive ordnance disposal assets will respond.
DETAINEE OPERATIONS
5-83. Detainee is a term used to refer to any person captured or otherwise detained by an armed force (JP
3-63). All persons captured, detained, or otherwise held in U.S. custody must receive humane care and
treatment.
5-84. The FIB S-1 has the responsibility for the processing of detainees within the FIB. He coordinates the
planning efforts of the FIB staff to ensure detainees are properly guarded, protected, and account for. The
FIB S-1 leads the FIB staff in planning operations for the detainee collection point. The FIB S-3 must
assign a unit the responsibility for detainee operations (processing, restraining/controlling, establishing and
maintaining accountability, reporting/investigating detainee abuse, providing first aid, conducting initial
screening, and evacuating detainees). Since there is no organic military police support in the FIB, a FIB
unit could be detailed to operate the detainee collection point until the FIB supported higher HQ assumes
responsibility for them. The FIB S-4 ensures the FIB and subordinate units have appropriate sustainment
plans for detainee operations. The FIB S-4 also assists commanders in locating and obtaining sufficient
equipment to shelter detainees; including tents, rations, water, and concertina wire. The BSB allocates
space in the FIB sustainment area for the detainee collection point. The FIB surgeon and chaplain ensure
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that detainees receive appropriate medical care and religious support. The FIB S-2 may question detainees
to obtain tactical military intelligence.
5-85. Soldiers who capture documents and enemy prisoners of war usually work with their first sergeant to
turn the items and prisoners over to battery/company control. The battery/company moves the enemy
prisoners of war to their battery/company combat trains, and turns the prisoners over to the battalion S-1,
who plans and coordinates enemy prisoner of war operations, collecting points, and evacuation procedures.
As rapidly as possible, enemy prisoners of war are evacuated from battalion AOs to the FIB detainee
collection point. The FIB may be required to operate a detention facility, but this site is more likely to be
run by a unit from outside the FIB. For more on detainee operations, see FM 3-39.40.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
5-86. Financial management support is comprised of two mutually supporting core functions—
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Finance Support. Finance support includes developing policy and guidance; providing advice
to commanders; disbursing support to the procurement process; banking and currency;
accounting; and limited pay support.
z
Resource Management. Resource management includes providing advice to commanders;
maintaining accounting records; establishing a management control process; developing
resource requirements; identifying, acquiring, distributing, and controlling funds; and tracking,
analyzing, and reporting budget execution.
5-87. FIBs have no organic financial management assets. Financial management detachments are deployed
to provide area support to a brigade sized unit and resource management support is obtained from the FIB
supported higher HQ assistant chief of staff, resource management (G-8) Section. The financial
management detachment’s mission is to provide area financial management support to a FIB, brigade
combat team, or equivalent sized unit, or as directed by the financial management company commander.
Financial management support teams may be deployed to support split-based finance operations at the
battery/company level. Financial management detachments are equipped with a financial management
tactical platform, which enables effective operations using real time data and online capability. Financial
management detachment support may include providing—
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Procurement Support. Procurement support includes the required support to the logistics
system by contracting to pay vendors for goods and services and to support the FIB commander
through theater specific programs.
z
Pay Support. Pay support includes providing travel support to Soldiers and civilians in
permanent change of station and temporary duty status, Noncombatant evacuation operations
travel advances, and non-us pay support (for example, enemy prisoners of war, host nation
employees, day laborers).
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Disbursing Support. Disbursing support includes training and funding paying agents in support
of local procurement, rewards programs, and condolence and solatium payments. Individual
support is provided to Soldiers and civilians through check cashing, foreign currency conversion
and the issuance of the stored value card. Disbursing is also responsible for receiving and
processing all captured currency and precious metals captured during combat operations.
z
Accounting Support. Accounting support includes ensuring proper financial resources are
available to the FIB commander by supporting the fiscal triad (contracting, resource
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management, and finance) in reconciling brigade level expenditures providing the most accurate
and timely financial data.
5-88. The sustainment brigade financial management support operations team monitors and tracks
financial management operations throughout the AO of its FIB supported HQ. The team integrates all
financial management operations; plans the employment of financial management units; coordinates
financial management requirements; synchronizes the financial management network and manages the
financial management systems. It also coordinates for additional operational and strategic financial
management support when needed. All functions of the financial management support operations officer
are closely coordinated with the financial management company commander and the FIB supported HQ G-
8.
HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT
5-89. The FIB S-1 is the coordinating staff officer for all matters concerning human resources support
(military and civilian). Organization, duties, and responsibilities of the FIB S-1 were described earlier in
Chapter 1.
5-90. When the S-1 section separates, the human resources services team normally will move to the BSB
CP with either the human resources technician or the senior human resources noncommissioned officer
leading the section. It is critical that the section maintains tactical voice, non-secure internet protocol
router, and secure internet protocol router data connectivity when elements operate from different locations.
Refer to FM 1-0t and FM 1-01 for detailed information on human resources operations.
CASUALTY OPERATIONS
5-91. Brigade and battalion S-1 sections are critical elements in the theater casualty operations network.
The single most important S-1 function in casualty operations is ensuring the timely and accurate reporting
of all casualties in the required format to ensure the accurate and expeditious notification of next-of-kin and
management of changes in Soldier status.
5-92. Casualty reporting starts at the point of injury with the preparation of the DA Form 1156 Casualty
Feeder Card. Data found on this form is transmitted to the unit first sergeant and subsequently to the
battalion S-1 section by the most expedient method available. The battalion S-1 receives the data, verifies
the data, and executes required field grade officer verification before passing the casualty data to the
brigade S-1 section. The battalion S-1 prepares the initial Defense Casualty Information Processing
System-Forward casualty report and forwards the report to the FIB S-1 for verification and dispatch to the
assistant chief of staff, personnel (G-1) of the FIB supported higher HQ. Ultimately, all casualty reports are
processed at the theater Casualty Assistance Center and are forwarded to the Casualty and Memorial
Affairs Operations Center at Human Resources Command. The Defense Casualty Information Processing
System-Forward reports prepared by the FIB sustainment cell’s S-1 HQ element will be reviewed by
several levels of command, but they are the basis for the report submitted to the Army leadership. Accuracy
and timeliness are critical. The FIB sustainment cell’s S-1 HQ element may place an ad hoc casualty liaison
team in the medical support company in the FIB sustainment area to ensure proper reporting of casualties
received at that location. This team is normally taken from the human resources services team of the FIB
sustainment cell’s S-1 HQ element and can be augmented by members of battalion S-1 sections, as
required. Casualty liaison teams from supporting human resources companies will be located at all combat
support hospitals and division or other FIB supported higher HQ G-1.
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5-93. The FIB S-1 will prepare letters of condolence for the commander and will ensure that award of
purple hearts; any other posthumous award and any posthumous promotions are properly prepared and
executed. It is the intent of Army leadership that all possible posthumous awards are presented by the
senior Army official present not later than the funeral services for the deceased Soldier. S-1s may be
required to appoint summary court officers for personal effects and line of duty investigating officers.
PERSONNEL READINESS MANAGEMENT
5-94. Personnel readiness management is the process of distributing Soldiers based on documented
requirements, authorizations, and predictive analysis to support the commanders’ priorities. Strength
management, strength distribution, replacement operations, and personnel readiness reporting, are all
elements of personnel readiness management. The FIB S-1 is responsible for making the allocation
decisions within the brigade to fill documented shortages based on the priority of fill determined by the
commander. Personnel readiness management is a continuous process, which is the end state of the
personnel estimate, prepared by the FIB S-1.
PERSONNEL ACCOUNTING AND STRENGTH REPORTING
5-95. Personnel accounting and strength reporting is the deliberate personnel accounting and reporting for
Soldiers and DA civilians assigned to the FIB. Personnel accounting and strength reporting is the
mechanism used to provide information critical to commanders and the personnel readiness management
system. The accuracy of personnel accounting and strength reporting data directly affects all elements of
the sustainment warfighting function. Battery/company first sergeants and battalion S-1 sections are critical
participants in this process. S-1s must be very sensitive to the accuracy and timeliness of all personnel
accounting reports, and must pay special attention to Soldiers who have changed status in the force health
protection process. While deployed, FBCB2 and Tactical Personnel System/Deployed Theater
Accountability System are the best tools to report the data and process it into the required personal status,
joint personnel status, or casualty reporting forms reported to higher HQ. Deployed strength data is rolled
up from the battery/company to the theater level daily; therefore, battery/company-level accuracy is the key
to an accurate theater strength report.
5-96. Contractor accountability is a very challenging mission that is not a traditional S-1 responsibility.
Based on interim Army policy and doctrinal guidance, the Army field support brigade in coordination with
the contract companies, is responsible to maintain accountability of all contractors who deploy with, and/or
have a habitual relation with, the FIB.
PERSONNEL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
5-97. Personnel information management is collecting, processing, storing, displaying, and disseminating
critical Soldier information. Personnel information management is both a manual and digital process, which
moves Soldier data. The maintenance of the military personnel file for each Soldier is the responsibility of
the FIB S-1. Complete accountability of the military personnel file is critical to executing effective casualty
notification.
POSTAL OPERATIONS
5-98. The FIB S-1 is responsible to the FIB commander for developing and coordinating the postal
operations plan and coordinating required support from human resources company postal platoons for
postal finance and outgoing mail support. Normally, Soldier mail will arrive at the FIB sustainment area
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already sorted by unit. Four-digit zip code extensions or unit number designations make unit sorting easier,
but may not always be available. S-1s will establish unit mailrooms as required and ensure that adequate
unit mail clerks are trained and on orders. Battalion S-1s will ensure that the FIB S-1 and FIB supported
higher HQ G-1 receive daily updates for mail delivery points for subordinate units and that all changes to
task organization are provided to supporting Army post offices. Battalion S-1s will coordinate with the FIB
signal staff officer (S-6) for the processing of official mail.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL SERVICES
5-99. The FIB and battalion S-1 sections perform essential personnel services to provide timely and
accurate personnel services that efficiently update Soldier status, readiness, and quality of life, and allow
Army leadership to effectively manage the force. Essential personnel services includes processing awards
and decorations, evaluations, transfers, leaves and passes, managing promotions (to include semi-
centralized noncommissioned officer promotions), military pay, and personnel actions (requests for special
training or reclassification), creating identification cards and tags, and processing line of duty investigations
and military occupational specialty/medical retention board actions for the Soldiers assigned or attached to
the FIB. The FIB S-1 section is equipped with deployable Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting
System-Rapid technology to produce common access cards.
MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION OPERATIONS
5-100. The FIB and battalion S-1s plan, coordinate, and integrate morale, welfare, and recreation
operations activities for their units. Morale, welfare, and recreation operations activities include athletics
and recreation programs, Army and Air Force exchange services, Army imprest fund activities (which
provide mobile Army and Air Force exchange facilities for Soldiers), local rest and recuperation facilities,
coordination for morale, welfare, and recreation athletic kits, book kits, and health and comfort packs
through the S-4.
RECEPTION, REPLACEMENT, RETURN-TO-DUTY, REST AND RECUPERATION, AND
REDEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS
5-101. Reception, replacement, return-to-duty, rest and recuperation, and redeployment (R5) operations
include planning, preparing, assessing, and executing the movement and tracking of Soldiers from
designated points of origin to final destinations, and to coordinate life support as required during the
movement process. Within the FIB, R5 operations consist of monitoring the flow of Soldiers into and out of
the FIB AO. Personnel readiness management will establish replacement requirements based on shortages
of assigned personnel against authorizations, and Human Resources Command will place corresponding
Soldiers of the correct military occupational specialty and grade on orders to the FIB and subordinate
battalions. R5 will track them as they flow into the brigade area, normally at the FIB sustainment area. The
most critical R5 task is the constant updating of the Deployed Theater Accountability System database as
Soldiers move through the R5 process.
HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING AND OPERATIONS
5-102. Human resources planning and operations is the means by which the FIB S-1 envisions a desired
human resources end state in support of the FIB commander’s mission requirements. The FIB S-1
continuously evaluates the process of tracking current and near-term (future) execution of the planned
human resources support to ensure effective support to the FIB commander.
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5-103. The FIB S-1 must closely monitor the common operational picture to better plan for and react to
operational requirements requiring human resources inputs or affects human resources core competencies.
Key human resources planning information includes—
z
FIB task organization.
z
Projected changes to task organization during conduct of the operation by phase.
z
Updated unit strength data.
z
Projected unit strength data during the operation.
z
Updated loss projections (casualty estimates).
z
Key military occupational specialty shortages and loss predictions.
z
Replacement policies and flow.
z
Theater evacuation policy.
z
Manning priorities (priority of fill).
z
Crew/key leader reconstitution planning.
z
Casualty reporting scheme.
z
Location of medical facilities and evacuation assets.
z
Location of casualty liaison teams.
z
Postal flow rates and the location of supporting postal units.
z
Rest and recuperation policy and projections during the operation.
z
Personnel accounting and strength reporting means during the operation and timings.
z
Wartime Theater awards policy (as impacted by task organization).
z
Location of supporting human resources organizations.
z
Location of subordinate S-1 sections.
RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
5-104. The FIB unit ministry team is responsible for organizing the efforts of unit ministry teams that
work for subordinate commanders. The FIB unit ministry team must ensure there is religious support to all
Soldiers in the FIB AO. Often, batteries, companies, or detachments are attached to the FIB without unit
ministry team support. Members of other services and authorized civilians may require area support. The
FIB unit ministry team prepares a religious support plan, often as an appendix to an order, to ensure
coordinated religious support for FIB Soldiers. The religious support plan should consider—
z
Area support.
z
Denominational coverage.
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Use of lay ministers.
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Potential for mass casualties.
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Coordination with the Red Cross for family problems.
z
Stress management after combat.
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Pastoral care and counseling to key leaders.
5-105. Chaplains advise their commanders on the moral and ethical nature of command policies,
programs, and actions, as well as their impact on Soldiers. They are sometimes referred to as the
"conscience of the command.”
5-106. Unit ministry teams have a staff role as well as a religious role. As staff officers, chaplains can
research and interpret cultural and religious factors pertinent to a given operational area. They may work
with civil affairs personnel in analyzing local religious organizations, customs and practices, doctrines,
symbols, and the significance of shrines and holy places. Chaplains may conduct liaison with, and support
humanitarian efforts by working with humanitarian relief agencies, civil affairs, and public affairs where
appropriate.
LEGAL SUPPORT
5-107. The FIB staff judge advocate provides legal support in operational law and the core legal
disciplines, which are—
z
Military justice.
z
International law.
z
Administrative law.
z
Civil law (contract, fiscal, and environmental law).
z
Claims.
z
Legal assistance.
5-108. The FIB staff judge advocate usually locates his personnel in the FIB main CP fires cell to provide
legal advice to the commander. This advice includes providing international law and operational law
assistance, including advice and assistance on implementing the DOD law of war program.
5-109. The FIB operational law team also provides support in other legal disciplines to other members of
the FIB staff and to subordinate battalions. See AR 27-1, FM 1-04, and ATTP 5-0.1 for additional
information.
ARMY HEALTH SYSTEM SUPPORT
THE ARMY HEALTH SYSTEM
5-110. The Army Health System is a component of the Military Health System that is responsible for
operational management of the Army’s health service support and force health protection missions,
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including training and predeployment, deployment, and postdeployment operations. It is responsible for all
mission support services performed, provided, or arranged by the Army Medical Department for the Army
and, as directed, for joint, intergovernmental, coalition, and multinational forces and agencies.
5-111. For more information on the Army Health System, see ATTP 4-02 and FM 4-02.4.
SECTION III - THE FIRES BRIGADE SUSTAINMENT AREA
5-112. A sustainment area is a designated area in which sustainment elements, some staff elements, and
other elements locate to support a unit. Types of sustainment areas include—
z
Battery/company trains.
z
Battalion trains.
z
FIB sustainment area.
z
Trains are a unit grouping of personnel, vehicles, and equipment to provide sustainment. It is the
basic sustainment tactical organization. Fires battalions use trains to array their subordinate
sustainment elements, including their forward support company. Battalion trains usually are
under the control of the battalion S-4, assisted by the battalion S-1. The movements control
officer advises them in selecting movement routes. The composition and location of battalion
trains varies depending on the number of units attached to, or augmenting, the fires battalion.
FIRES BRIGADE SUSTAINMENT AREA
5-113. The FIB sustainment area is the logistical, personnel, and administrative hub of the FIB. It consists
of the BSB, but could also include a FIB alternate CP (if formed), battalion field trains, non-maneuver
companies, air and missile defense assets, signal assets, and other sustainment units from higher HQ
(division, corps, JTF, or other FIB supported command). The FIB S-3, with the FIB S-4 and the BSB
commander and support operations officer, determines the location of the FIB sustainment area. The FIB
sustainment area should be located so that support to the FIB can be maintained, but does not interfere with
the tactical movement of FIB units, or with units that must pass through the FIB area. The size of the FIB
sustainment area varies with terrain; however, an area four to seven kilometers in diameter is a planning
guide. Usually the FIB sustainment area is on a main supply route in the division, corps, JTF, or other FIB
supported command’s sustainment area, and ideally is out of the range of the enemy’s medium artillery.
The FIB sustainment area should be positioned away from the enemy’s likely avenues of approach and
entry points into the FIB’s sustainment area.
5-114. Usually the S-4 coordinates the FIB’s main CP sustainment cell, which contains the FIB S-4, FIB
S-1, FIB surgeon section, and the FIB unit ministry team. The FIB commander can create an alternate CP
for sustainment should the administrative and logistics presence in the FIB main CP become too large. The
BSB CP may be able to host the FIB sustainment cell if communications links are adequate.
LOCATIONS FOR SUSTAINMENT AREAS
5-115. The trains should not be considered a permanent or stationary sustainment area. The trains must be
mobile to sustain the unit when it is moving, and should change locations frequently, depending on
available time and terrain. The trains changes locations for the following reasons—
z
Change of mission.
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Change of unit AOs.
z
To avoid detection caused by heavy use or traffic in the area.
z
When the area becomes worn by heavy use (for example, wet and muddy conditions).
z
Security becomes lax or complacent due to familiarity.
5-116. All sustainment areas have many similarities, including—
z
Cover and concealment (natural terrain or man-made structures).
z
Room for dispersion.
z
Level, firm ground to support vehicle traffic and sustainment operations.
z
Suitable helicopter landing site (remember to mark the landing site).
z
Good road or trail networks. These include good routes in and out of the area (preferably
separate routes going in and going out); access to lateral routes; routes positioned along or good
access to the main supply route; and routes positioned away from likely enemy avenues of
approach.
SECURITY OF SUSTAINMENT AREAS
5-117. Sustainment elements must organize and prepare to defend themselves against ground or air
attacks. Often, they occupy areas that have been secured by maneuver units. The security of the trains at
each echelon is the responsibility of the individual in charge of the trains. The best defense is to avoid
detection. The following activities help to ensure trains security—
z
Select good trains’ sites that use available cover, concealment, and camouflage.
z
Use movement and positioning discipline, as well as noise and light discipline to prevent
detection.
z
Establish a perimeter defense.
z
Establish observation posts and patrols.
z
Position weapons (small arms, machine guns, and antitank weapons) for self-defense.
z
Plan mutually supporting positions to dominate likely avenues of approach.
z
Prepare a fire plan and make sector sketches.
z
Identify sectors of fires.
z
Emplace target reference points to control fires, and for use of indirect fires.
z
Integrate available combat vehicles within the trains (such as vehicles awaiting maintenance or
personnel) into the plan, and adjust the plan when vehicles depart.
z
Conduct rehearsals.
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Establish rest plans.
z
Identify an alarm or warning system that would enable rapid execution of the defense plan
without further guidance; the alarm, warning system, and defense plan are usually included in
the unit standing operating procedures.
z
Designate a reaction force. Ensure the force is equipped to perform its mission. The ready
reaction force must be rehearsed or briefed on unit assembly, friendly and threat forces
recognition, and actions of contact.
SUPPLY ROUTES
5-118. The FIB S-4, with the BSB support operations officer and FIB S-3, select supply routes between
sustainment areas. Main supply routes are routes designated within the FIB AO upon which the bulk of
sustainment traffic flows in support of operations. A main supply route is selected based on the terrain,
friendly disposition, enemy situation, and scheme of maneuver. Alternate supply routes are planned in the
event that a main supply route is interdicted by the enemy, or becomes too congested. In the event of
CBRN contamination, either the primary or alternate main supply route can be designated as the “dirty
main supply route” to handle contaminated traffic. Alternate supply routes should meet the same criteria as
the main supply route. Military police (if provided) or other designated FIB Soldiers may assist with
regulating traffic; and engineer units, if available, could maintain routes. Security of supply routes in a
noncontiguous environment might require the FIB commander to commit non-sustainment resources.
Route considerations include—
z
Location and planned scheme of maneuver for subordinate units.
z
Location and planned movements of other units moving through the FIB AO.
z
Route characteristics such as route classification, width, obstructions, steep slopes, sharp curves,
and type of roadway surface.
z
Two-way, all-weather trafficability.
z
Classification of bridges and culverts.
z
Requirements for traffic control such as at choke points, congested areas, confusing
intersections, or along built-up areas.
z
Number and locations of crossover routes from the main supply route to alternate supply routes.
z
Requirements for repair, upgrade, or maintenance of the route, fording sites, and bridges.
z
Route vulnerabilities that must be protected. This can include bridges, fords, built-up areas, and
choke points.
z
Enemy threats such as air attack, conventional and unconventional tactics, mines, ambushes, and
chemical strikes.
z
Known or likely locations of enemy penetrations, attacks, chemical strikes, or obstacles.
z
Known or potential dislocated civilian movements that must be controlled or monitored.
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Fires Brigade Operations Order
This appendix provides an example of a formal fires brigade (FIB) operations order
(OPORD) (written in the five-paragraph field order format).
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[CLASSIFICATION]
Copy ## of ## copies
Headquarters (HQ), 77 Fires Brigade
Tactical Assembly Area (TAA) DIAMOND (38TNK456987)
REPUBLIC OF WHITELAND
031200D APRIL 20XX
Memorandum for Record S31599
OPERATIONS ORDER XX-19 (OPERATION URGENT RESPONSE)
(U) References:
a. (U) Maps: 1:250,000: Digital: 5NINM3538, 5NINM3942. Paper: National Imagery and
Mapping Agency, Series 1501A, Joint Operations Graphic—Air (JOG-A), 1:250,000 Scale. Sheets:
NK3706, NK3804, NK3805, NK3806, NK3904, NK3808, NK3809, NK3907, NK3811, NK3812,
NK3910, NK3911, NJ3802, NJ3803, NJ3804, NJ3901, NJ3806, NJ3807, NJ3808, NJ3905,
NJ3810, NJ3811, NJ3812, NJ3909, NJ3910, NJ3814, NJ3815, NJ3816, NJ3913, NJ3914.
b. (U) Combined/Joint Force Land Component (C/JFLC) OPORD XX-06 (OPERATION
URGENT GUARD).
c. (U) 1 Division OPORD XX-45 (OPERATION URGENT RESPONSE).
d. (U) 77 FIB OPORD XX-17 (OPERATION DIAMOND DEPLOY).
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the OPORD: Delta.
(U) Task Organization: See Annex A (Task Organization).
1. (U) Situation.
a. (U) Area of Interest. (Omitted in example).
b. (U) Area of Operations. (Omitted in example).
(1) U) Terrain. (Omitted in example).
(2) (U) Weather. (Omitted in example).
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c. (U) Enemy Forces. REDLAND initiated a conventional ground invasion of WHITELAND
before the United States (U.S.) 1 Division could deploy. The objective of REDLAND forces was to
defeat multinational forces in theater, secure those portions of WHITELAND predominately
inhabited by Atropians, and seize positions controlling the mountain passes west of THEB’SOL.
These passes provide access to the ALBA RIVER VALLEY and to those areas of WHITELAND
now under REDLAND control. Their possession by REDLAND will greatly facilitate the conduct of
a successful defense until the United Nations Security Council imposes a ceasefire.
REDLAND forces attacked on 28 March 20XX with Operational Strategic Command (OSC) NORTH
and OSC SOUTH abreast to defeat coalition forces and seize the mountain passes in the vicinity of
THEB’SOL. OSC EAST attacked to seize and retain the ALBA RIVER VALLEY and major urban
centers in the eastern portion of the occupied territory. The 54th and 90th Division Tactical Groups
remained in REDLAND as a reserve force. REDLAND Air Force and attack helicopters supported
the ground campaign.
REDLAND forces initially successfully overwhelmed the outnumbered and scattered WHITELAND
forces. They occupied those WHITELAND areas predominately inhabited by Atropians and pushed
on towards their goal of securing the mountain passes in the vicinity of THEB’SOL. REDLAND
ground maneuver was relatively rapid as lead divisions enjoyed reasonable success during the first 72
hours of the offensive. Allied fixed wing attack aircraft were successful in attriting T-72, BMP
(Soviet infantry fighting vehicle), BRDM (Soviet armored reconnaissance vehicle) and BTR (Soviet
armored personnel carrier) formations as they moved to the northeast and northwest against coalition
forces. The REDLAND Air Force lost 10 aircraft in air-to-air combat with Combined/Joint Force Air
Component (C/JFACC) aircraft and retired to Southeast REDLAND. The Redland fixed-wing aircraft
have since remained on the ground. Attack helicopters continued to support the ground maneuver but
only during daylight hours. They have not operated during the hours of darkness as their pilots lack
adequate nighttime training. The REDLAND offensive was halted after 96 hours short of their final
objective, but is firmly in control of most of the Atropian region.
In 1 Infantry Division area of operations (AO), lead REDLAND units are generally deployed between
Phase Line (PL) MAMMEL and PL KEELER. Joint intelligence determined that the REDLAND
assault force, the 26th Mechanized Infantry Division Tactical Group, was attrited to less than 50-
percent effectiveness and is defending between PL KEELER and PL HARRIS. However, the actions
of the 26th Mechanized Infantry Division Tactical Group have created favorable conditions for the
continued attack by the REDLAND exploitation force, the 10th Tank Division Tactical Group, in an
attempt to secure the mountain pass southwest of the city of THEB’SOL, as well as the vital road
node formed by that city; while the 20th Tank Division Tactical Group secures the pass to the city’s
northwest. Coalition Joint fires continue to attrite REDLAND ground forces as they prepare for
continued offensive operations. In reaction, REDLAND forces have dispersed into platoon and
company size groups that can more easily conceal themselves. This is especially effective for those
REDLAND motorized infantry forces operating in the more mountainous parts of the theater.
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d. (U) Friendly Forces.
(1) (U) Joint Force Land Component. Joint force land component HQ (3 Army) has deployed
into the WHITELAND AO and has contained the REDLAND attack. Air superiority has been
established, control systems are in place, and lines of communications are generally secure.
C/JFLCC’s intent is to restore the international border and defeat REDLAND forces in the Atropian
region. Subsequently we will begin conducting stability operations and eventually turn them over to
WHITELAND. At this point forces will be released to national control and redeployment operations
will begin. C/JFLCC’s concept of operations is to organize rapidly in its AO, establishing an effective
defense against conventional and unconventional attacks from REDLAND forces. Close cooperation
with the air and special operations components and with Federation armed forces and government
authorities is essential to the defense. The Combined/Joint Force Land Component Commander
(C/JFLCC) will defeat REDLAND forces with defenses in depth in the major subordinate command
AOs supported by concentrated joint fires, inform and influence activities and inform and influence
activities.
(a). (U) The C/JFLCC’s defense will continue to attrite maneuver systems as
Combined/Joint Task Force (C/JTF) units arrive, conduct RSOI and prepare for offensive operations,
seize the initiative, and defeat REDLAND forces with powerful counterattacks. The key to success is
the destruction of defending first echelon REDLAND forces, stability operations, the hand-off of
territory and operational responsibility to WHITELAND authorities and/or forces, and defeat of
second echelon REDLAND forces in the ALBA RIVER VALLEY. At the conclusion of the
operation, all REDLAND forces will have been defeated and the C/JFLCC’s forces will be in
positions that support stability operations.
(1) (U) 2 Division: Attacks to destroy REDLAND forces in zone and seize
OBJECTIVE MELISSA. On-order (O/O) continues the attack in zone to clear enemy forces to the
international border.
(2) (U) 5 Marine Expeditionary Brigade: Secures capital city of THEB’SOL to
protect vital infrastructure, assist local authorities in maintaining law and order, minimize insurgent
impact on WHITELAND civilians, and allow coalition freedom of action in the city.
(3) (U) 108 MEB (maneuver enhancement brigade): Secures lines of
communication from the sea port of debarkation to 1 Division rear boundary.
(4) (U) 67 Division (Whiteland [WL]): Attacks to destroy remnants of 20th Tank
Division Tactical Group and clear enemy forces in zone to the BROWNLAND border.
(5) (U) 62 Division (WL): Attacks in zone to destroy REDLAND forces and
seize OBJECTIVE V’DORKA. O/O continues the attack in zone to clear enemy forces to the
international border.
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(6) (U) 38 Division (WL): Attacks in zone to destroy REDLAND forces and
seize OBJECTIVE KS’ART. O/O continues the attack in zone to clear enemy forces to the
international border.
(b) (U) O/O 1 Division attacks from PL MAMMEL to seize OBJECTIVE DIANA,
as part of a C/JFLC offensive operation designed to restore the territorial integrity of WHITELAND.
1 Division commanding general’s intent is to restore the international border and facilitate
reestablishment of regional military stability. The decisive operation is the attack to restore the
international border. We will accomplish this by attacking in zone to neutralize committed
REDLAND forces deployed in Atropian territory and/or those reinforcing his defense. The tempo of
the attack must be rapid enough to penetrate his defenses while preventing his ability to conduct
coherent operations by uncommitted forces positioned in or near the 1 Division AO. I anticipate a 10-
14 day attack with a three to five day transition to a defense securing the border. Critical shaping
operations will be the rapid penetration of the enemy defense, isolation of uncommitted forces, and
the preservation of our lines of communication as they are extended. At the conclusion of this
operation, 1 Division will have: (1) destroyed or forced the withdrawal of REDLAND forces in AO;
(2) restored the international border; (3) positioned forces along the international border, deterred
further REDLAND offensive action; and (4) prepared to pursue enemy forces into REDLAND, or
transition to Phase V (stability operations) of the C/JFLC OPORD. 1 Division commanding general’s
concept of the operation is for 1 Division to attack 100200D APR 20XX with the 5 HBCT (heavy
brigade combat team) in the north to destroy the 101st Tank Brigade Tactical Group (BTG) and
secure OBJECTIVES JOHN and BEM to serve as the bridgehead and enable the forward passage of
the 2 HBCT to secure OBJECTIVE DIANA and destroy the 261st Mechanized BTG. The axis of
advance is HIGHWAY 1. PL HARRIS is the initial division limit of advance for this attack O/O the
line of attack shifts to the international border. The 10 HBCT is the division reserve and follows the 5
HBCT and the 2 HBCT along Highway 1 to an assembly area centered on the intersection of
Highway 1 and PL FAHRNI after completing its mission staging operations. The 87 IBCT (infantry
brigade combat team) attacks to fix the 51st Motorized Infantry Division Tactical Group in their
current locations. The 77 Fires Brigade (FIB) and 11 Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) provide
shaping fires to facilitate the unimpeded attack of the brigade combat teams (BCT) and assist the
BCTs in the accomplishment of their tasks. The disposition of enemy forces and the separation of key
terrain compel the division to conduct operations that occasionally involve the use of noncontiguous
AOs.
(2) (U) Missions of Adjacent Units.
(a). (U) 5 HBCT: (initial division main effort) attacks along HWY 1 to destroy
enemy forces to PL KEELER and seizes OBJECTIVES JOHN and BEM. O/O passes 2 HBCT
forward and secures division main supply route and screens the northern division boundary between
PL FAHRNI and PL KEELER.
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(b). (U) 2 HBCT: follows 5 HBCT and becomes division main effort at PL KEELER:
attacks to destroy 261 Mechanized BTG and seize OBJECTIVE DIANA. O/O, attacks to destroy 262
Mechanized BTG or force its withdrawal west of PL HARRIS.
(c). (U) 87 IBCT: attacks to fix 512th Motorized BTG. O/O, attacks to seize the
electric facilities at LUSK RESERVOIR.
(d). (U) 10 HBCT: (division reserve) follows 2 HBCT and is prepared to assume
division main effort and attack to seize OBJECTIVE DIANA. 10 HBCT is also prepared to attack to
secure LUSK RESERVOIR. O/O, attacks to destroy 262d Mechanized BTG or force its withdrawal
west of PL HARRIS.
(e). (U) 11 CAB: Conducts aviation attack to destroy 513th Motorized BTG at LUSK
RESERVOIR to support 87 IBCT’s seizure of critical electric facilities. 11 CAB provides operational
control (OPCON) 1 ARB (armed reconnaissance battalion) to support 5 HBCT attack to destroy the
101st Armored BTG. 11 CAB provides assault helicopter support for 87 IBCT’s attack to fix the
512th Motorized BTG as well as provides CH-47 support to 27 Sustainment Brigade. The 11 CAB
provides to 77 FIB eight Warrior unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) missions/24 hours beginning
050001D APR 20XX until line of departure. After line of departure, 11 CAB provides six Warrior
UAS missions/24 hours until OBJECTIVE HARRIS is secure. O/O, 11 CAB provides 77 FIB eight
Warrior UAS missions/24 hours once the 1 Division is ordered to continue the attack beyond PL
HARRIS. 11 CAB provides air ambulance assets in general support of the division.
(f). (U) 27 Sustainment Brigade and 44 Medical Brigade: Initially provide
sustainment and force health protection support from their locations in the division sustainment area.
27 Sustainment Brigade and 44 Medical Brigade begin mission staging operations to support 2 HBCT
after 5 HBCT completes its forward passage of lines. The brigades continue to support the 5 HBCT
and 2 HBCT using a combination of hasty and deliberate replenishment operations and mission
staging operations as they continue the attack and cycle battalions and companies out-of-combat to
replenish supplies. 27 Sustainment Brigade supports 87 IBCT and all other divisional units using a
mix of supply-point and distribution-based support. It uses its available assets to provide this support,
to include the use of United States Air Force (USAF) fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to deliver
supplies and personnel when needed.
(g). (U) 34 Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB): Engineer elements clear, maintain, and secure
the movement routes to ensure freedom of movement for sustainment elements and follow on
maneuver forces. Engineer forces, in conjunction with CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological,
nuclear, and high-yield explosives) elements, conduct initial damage assessments, and repair critical
civil infrastructure within their capability. Military police forces, in conjunction with WHITELAND
3 Battalion, 99 Motorized Infantry Brigade, provide local security to population centers to create a
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stable and secure environment. 34 MEB engineer elements will construct the division detainee
holding area operated by the 591 Military Police Company of 59 Military Police Battalion. 34 MEB
also prepares for the operation of dislocated civilian facilities before they return to their own homes.
The brigade coordinates its dislocated civilian activities with WHITELAND civil authorities using
the division civil-military operations center (CMOC) established by 418 Civil Affairs Detachment.
325 CBRNE Defense Battalion conducts chemical reconnaissance and decontamination as required to
ensure that division operations along ground main supply routes are not degraded by REDLAND
employment of CBRNE weapons or the release of toxic industrial chemicals and materials.
(h). (U) 56 Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BFSB): Conducts reconnaissance and
surveillance operations designed to satisfy the division’s information requirements. The brigade
focuses its collection efforts on the division’s multiple intermediate objectives as well as the final
objective. 56 BFSB assists the 1 Division’s main effort by providing task organized
counterintelligence/human intelligence teams OPCON to 5 HBCT and 2 HBCT to conduct tactical
questioning and document exploitation. The brigade provides additional task organized counter
intelligence/human intelligence teams OPCON to the 2 HBCT and 87 IBCT as they begin to
transition to area security and protection operations within their assigned AOs. Supporting the attack,
513 Military Intelligence Battalion’s collection and exploitation company supports interrogation and
document exploitation at the 1 Division detention center.
e. (U) Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and
state the objective or goals and primary tasks of those non-Department of Defense organizations
that have a significant role within the AO. Refer to Annex V (Interagency Coordination) as
required.
f. (U) Civil Considerations. (Omitted in example).
g. (U) Attachments and Detachments. (Omitted in example).
h. (U) Assumptions. (Omitted in example).
2. (U) Mission.
Not later than 100200D APRIL 20XX 77 FIB provides strike, counterfire, and close supporting fires
to support 1 Division attack to defeat enemy forces to PL HARRIS, secure electric facilities at LUSK
RESERVOIR, and seize OBJECTIVE DIANA. O/O continues to support the attack to quickly restore
the international border and serve as a deterrent to any additional REDLAND incursion into
WHITELAND. Be prepared to attack REDLAND forces across the international border or defeat
REDLAND forces bypassed in the West or Northwest in the 1 Division AO.
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3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Commander’s Intent. The purpose of this operation is to support 1 Division’s rapid
attack from PL MAMMEL to PL HARRIS, then O/O to the international border. Critical to 1
Division’s success are the brigade’s shaping fires that must prevent the enemy from breaking the
momentum of the attacking BCTs. This shaping effort has three components: 1) Neutralizing
defending enemy forces at the 5 HBCT/2 HBCT battle handover line[OBJECTIVE BEM] and on all
objectives, 2) Destroying enemy long range artillery and surface-to-surface missile (SSM) brigades
before the handover of the main effort from 5 HBCT to 2 HBCT and 3) Insulating brigade combat
teams (BCTs) from counterattacking enemy forces until they are joined in the close fight at LUSK
RESERVOIR (87 IBCT), OBJECTIVES JOHN and BEM (5 HBCT), and OBJECTIVE DIANA (2
HBCT). Once that happens, the main effort BCT must have immediate access to overwhelming close
supporting artillery. We also must support the 34 MEB with protection, fire support assets, and
additional fires if needed. The brigade must be joined very closely with the 11 CAB to support their
aviation attacks against enemy armor along PL FAHRNI and the defending enemy at LUSK
RESERVOIR. In addition, the brigade must position and move firing units within BCT formations. It
is critical we move aggressively because, if we are to continue the attack to the international border, I
anticipate only a very short tactical pause at PL HARRIS. At the conclusion of the operation the
brigade will either be arrayed with the 1 Division along PL HARRIS or the international border,
conducting stability operations and prepared to continue to support the attack across the international
border or to the Northwest to destroy bypassed and insurgent REDLAND forces.
b. (U) Concept of Operations. 77 FIB supports the 1 Division attack with aggressive strike,
counterfire, and close supporting fires throughout the division AO. All three rocket battalions will be
positioned well forward in zone along PL MAMMEL in order to support the 72 hour shaping efforts.
The A/251 target acquisition battery (TAB) Field Artillery’s (FA) radars will also be positioned to
provide target acquisition to PL FAHRNI. The Brigade’s allocation of close air support (CAS) will
provide fires against armor targets in the 101st Tank brigade tactical group (BTG). The brigade will
coordinate with 56 BFSB. BFSB (battlefield surveillance brigade) for target handover of high-payoff
targets. Upon line of departure, the brigade’s shaping operations shift to preventing enemy
interruption of 5 HBCT’s attack along HIGHWAY 1. The three rocket battalions will be integrated
into 5 HBCT, 2 HBCT, and 87 IBCT’s formations while 1-5 Field Artillery and 6-14 Field Artillery
(-) will both reinforce 3-16 Field Artillery (5 HBCT) and A/3-77 Field Artillery is general support-
reinforcing (GSR) to 1-92 Field Artillery (87 IBCT). C/6-14 Field Artillery (+) is attached to 34
MEB. Upon battle handover between 5 HBCT and 2 HBCT after OBJECTIVE BEM, the brigade will
begin shaping the follow-on fight by neutralizing enemy forces in OBJECTIVE DIANA and at LUSK
RESERVOIR and by aggressive counterfire. While 67 FIB (2 Division) has responsibility for
supporting the C/JFLC shaping operations and fires against C/JTF time sensitive targets, 77 FIB will
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execute 25 preplanned C/JFLC Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missions prior to line of
departure and will have a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) platoon able to respond within 5
minutes to a C/JFLC ATACMS request.
c. (U) Scheme of Movement and Maneuver. Prior to Line of Departure. 1-5 Field Artillery and 6-
14 Field Artillery (-) reinforcing (R) 3-16 Field Artillery and C/6-14 Field Artillery attached 34 MEB
effective 040600D APR 20XX. Coordinate for movement and positioning directly with the supported
unit upon effective date-time group of this OPORD. 1-77 Field Artillery will move along ROUTE
MELON beginning 041600D APR 20 XX from tactical assembly area (TAA) DIAMOND to occupy
position areas for artillery (PAAs) 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, and 2E along PL MAMMEL. 2-77 Field Artillery
will move along ROUTES PEACH and PEAR beginning 041000D APR 20XX from TAA
DIAMOND to occupy PAAs 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, and 3F along PL MAMMEL. 3-77 Field Artillery
will move along ROUTES APPLE and TANGERINE beginning 041200D APR 20XX from TAA
DIAMOND to occupy PAAs 5A, 5B, 5C, 6A, and 6B. C/3-77 Field Artillery will only be positioned
in PAAs 6A/6B. A-251 Field Artillery (TAB) integrates movement of two Q-37s with 1-77 Field
Artillery, one Q-37 with 2-77 Field Artillery, and one Q-37 with 3-77 Field Artillery to occupy
positions in accordance with the radar deployment order. One lightweight countermortar radar
(LCMR) will move with the brigade command post (CP) and one will move with the 77 brigade
support battalion (BSB).After Line of Departure. 1-77 Field Artillery, along with two Q-37 radars
will maneuver in the northern and central portion of 5 HBCT’s zone to PL HARRIS through the 7, 9,
10, and 11 series PAAs. 77 FIB will direct the movement and 1-77 Field Artillery will coordinate
with either 1-14 Cavalry or 2-22 Infantry for integration into their scheme of maneuver. 2-77 Field
Artillery along with one Q-37 radar; will maneuver in the southern portion of 5 HBCT’s zone to PL
HARRIS through the 8, 12, and 14 series PAAs. 77 FIB will direct the movement and 2-77 Field
Artillery will coordinate with either 1-14 Cavalry or 1-68 Armor for integration into their scheme of
maneuver. 3-77 Field Artillery along with one Q-37 radar; will maneuver in the 5 HBCT and 87
IBCT zone to PL HARRIS in the 11, 12, 13, 15, and 16 series PAAs. 77 FIB will direct the
movements and 3-77 Field Artillery will coordinate with the 2-14 Cavalry, 1-87 Infantry, or 1-68
Armor for integration into their scheme of maneuver. During the attack, 77 FIB supports 1 Division
civil affairs concept by providing the minimal humanitarian assistance required by international law.
Detachment 4, D/418 Civil Affairs Battalion will coordinate the assistance and work with the
respective BCT civil-military operations center to expedite the transfer of responsibility for the
civilians to WHITELAND civil authorities and appropriate international organizations. For detail, see
Annex Q, (Civil Affairs Operations).
(1) (U) Scheme of Mobility/Countermobility. 77 FIB has no allocated engineer assets.
Subordinate units will request engineer support as needed. Priority of requests will be to survivability
tasks for A/251 FA (TAB) and 77 BSB. See Annex G (Engineer) as required.
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(2) (U) Scheme of Battlefield Obscuration. See Appendix 9 (Battlefield Obscuration) to Annex C
(Operations).
(3) (U) Scheme of Surveillance and Reconnaissance. NLT 070001D APR 20XX the
brigade will begin its target acquisition effort to locate and destroy the 101st Tank BTG and the 14th
SSM Brigade. The brigade is allocated eight Warrior UAS missions/day. UAS will be used for target
development in support of strike operations against stationary armor, air defense, and command and
control elements of the 101st Tank BTG and launchers and command and control elements of the
14th SSM Brigade. Q-37 radars from A/252 Field Artillery (TAB) will be positioned well forward
along PL MAMMEL to acquire enemy long range rocket/missile fires directed against division forces
as they make preparations for the attack. LCMRs will cover critical point targets in 34 MEB AO, as
well as the FIB and division CPs that are vulnerable to mortar fire from irregular forces. 56 BFSB
will hand-off high-payoff targets forward of PL KEELER to the division fires cell for target
development. High-payoff targets that they acquire west of PL KEELER will be passed to the 77 FIB
for attack. At line of departure, the brigade target acquisition priorities shift to location and attack of
elements of the 51st Motorized Division Tactical Group and the 102d or 103d Tank BTG, which are
moving to interdict 5 HBCT, and enemy artillery interdicting 5 HBCT. Warrior and Shadow UAS are
linked to joint fires systems to defeat repositioning or committing enemy reserve forces and protect 5
HBCT. During the attack, FIB HQ and HQ Battery (HHB) and rocket batteries will employ Raven
UAS to reconnoiter routes and areas forward of their positions. Counterfire radars will move with
rocket battalions and will continue to be pushed far forward. The 77 FIB will coordinate all radar
coverage across 1 Division AO to ensure there are no gaps in coverage. The brigade HQ will
recommend to BCTs their Q-36 coverage parameters (azimuth, zones, and limits) and direct the
coverage parameters for BCT Q-37 radars. BCTs will continue to move and position their own radars.
For detail see, Annex L (Surveillance and Reconnaissance).
d. (U) Scheme of Intelligence. During the initial shaping operation, the brigade intelligence
system will fuse information from organic brigade sensors, division and higher sensors, and the 56
BFSB into a picture that allows the brigade to target and destroy armor and command and control
elements of the 101st Tank BTG and launchers and command and control from the 14th SSM
brigade. Priority of effort is on targeting followed by battle damage assessment. After the division
line of departure, the intelligence system in coordination with 1 Division assistant chief of staff,
intelligence (G-2) and 56 BFSB, will identify threats to 5 HBCT as it attacks to OBJECTIVE BEM.
Priority of effort will be to situational development then targeting. After battle handover at
OBJECTIVE BEM, the focus will be on targeting enemy forces on OBJECTIVE DIANA and
situational development forward of PL HARRIS. The intelligence system will also support battalion
situational awareness by identifying and tracking bypassed and irregular forces that can impact
brigade units. For detail, see Annex B: (Intelligence).
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e. (U) Scheme of Fires. 72 hours prior to the 1 Division attack, beginning 070001D APR 20XX,
the brigade will focus intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, armed Warrior UAS, indirect and
joint fire support to find and destroy the 101st Tank BTG between PL MAMMEL and PL FAHRNI,
and the 14 SSM Brigade along PL FAHRNI. Upon line of departure, the brigade’s shaping operations
shift to preventing enemy interruption of 5 HBCT’s attack along HIGHWAY 1. Shaping 5 HBCT’s
attack is a three part task: 1) Support 87 IBCT’s efforts to fix the 51st Motorized Division Tactical
Group; 2) Be prepared to delay either the 102d or 103d Tanks’ BTG for seven hours if either attacks
from the north, and; 3) Execute counterfire to prevent enemy artillery from breaking the momentum
of 5 HBCT. The brigade will also provide additional fires to support committed BCTs and support
brigades. Upon battle handover between 5 HBCT and 2 HBCT after OBJECTIVE BEM, the brigade
focus will shift to neutralization of the 261st Mechanized BTG in OBJECTIVE DIANA, support of
the 11 CAB attack against the 513th Motorized BTG at LUSK RESERVOIR, destruction of enemy
artillery systems that can affect committed BCTs, and close support of the BCTs.
(1) (U) Air Support. 77 FIB is allocated 32 CAS sorties/day and eight Warrior
missions/day prior to line of departure, and 18 CAS sorties/day and eight Warrior missions/day after
line of departure. The priority for CAS and armed Warrior UAS is against armored targets in 101st
Tank BTG.
(2) (U) Field Artillery Support.
a. (U) Organization for combat.
A/251 FA (TAB) (-) GS 1 ID
1-77 FA (MLRS) general support (GS) 1 ID
2-77 FA (MLRS) GS 1 ID
3-77 FA high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) GS 1ID
A/3-77 FA, general support-reinforcing (GSR1-92) FA (87 IBCT)
1-5 FA 155, self-propelled (SP) reinforcing (R) 3-16 FA (5 HBCT),
O/O R 1-16 FA (2 HBCT)
6-14 FA (155, SP) (-) R 3-16 FA (5 HBCT), O/O R 1-16 FA (2
HBCT)
C/6-14 FA, Attached 34 MEB
5th Section, A/251 FA (TAB) (LCMR), Attached
6th Section, A/251 FA (TAB) (LCMR), Attached
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b. (U). Priority of fire. 1 Division priority of fires is initially to the Division
HQ for shaping operations. Upon line of departure, the Division priority of fires is 5 HBCT, 87 IBCT,
2 HBCT, and 34 MEB in order.
(3) (U) Air and Missile Defense. 77 FIB receives area air and missile defense
coverage from the 4-44 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (34 MEB). MLRS/HIMARS units, and
counterfire radars are designated division high-value assets. For detail, see Appendix 1 (air and
missile defense) to Annex E Protection.
Note: The air and missile defense appendix will move from Annex E Protection to
Annex D Fires upon revision of ADP 6-0.
a. (U) Organization for combat.
4-44 Air Defense Artillery (Patriot) GS.
b. (U) Priority of fire. MLRS/HIMARS units, and counterfire radars in order
are designated division high-value assets.
(4) (U) Electronic Warfare Operations.
Electronic attack nominations will target the enemy forces’ command and control network as they
maneuver to interdict 5 HBCT during the attack and against the fire control network of long range
SSM units during launch preparations. Electronic attack will be combined with scalable fires to
prevent a coordinated enemy maneuver or fire support effort. Priority for electronic attack
nominations are enemy SSM fire control nets and battalion and above maneuver nets. For detail, see
Annex E (Protection).
(5) (U) Naval Fire Support.
(a) General.
1. TF 36.10 supports 1 ID with 2 ships.
2. Priority of fire initially to Division HQ, then 5 HBCT.
(b) Allocation
1. DD-78 (5”/62): GS.
2. DD-56 (5”/54): DS 5 HBCT.
(c) Miscellaneous.
1. Naval gunfire liaison officer reports to Div fires cell NLT 030001D
APR 20XX.
2. Report ammo status daily at update briefings.
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(f) (U) Scheme of Protection.
(1) (U) Air and Missile Defense. 77 FIB receives area air and missile defense
coverage from the 4-44 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (34 MEB). MLRS/HIMARS units, UAS
launch/recovery sites, and counterfire radars are designated division high-value assets. For detail, see
Appendix 1 (air and missile defense) to Annex E Protection.
(2) (U) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear. 77 FIB conducts chemical,
biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) operations in accordance with the principles of
contamination avoidance, protection, and decontamination in that order. Brigade units receive
decontamination support from C-325 CBRN Company. For detail, see Appendix 6 (Chemical,
Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense) to Annex E (Protection).
(3) (U) Military Police. 1st Platoon, 591 Military Police Company will provide
protection, area security, and enemy prisoner of war handling in that priority. Priority for protection
and area security is to sustainment operations conducted by the 77 BSB (brigade support battalion)
and resupply convoys between 77 BSB and other 77 FIB units. For detail, see Appendix 4
(Operational Area Security) to Annex E (Protection).
(4) (U) Civil-Affairs Operations. During the attack 77 FIB supports 1 DIV civil
affairs concept by providing minimal humanitarian assistance required by international law.
Detachment 4, D/418 Civil Affairs Battalion will coordinate the assistance and work with the
respective BCT Civil-Military Operations Center (CMOC) to expedite the transfer of responsibility
for the civilians to WHITELAND civil authorities and appropriate international organizations.
g. (U) Stability Operations. (Omitted in example).
h. (U) Assessment. (Omitted in example).
i. (U) Tasks To Subordinate Units.
(1) (U) A/251 FA (TAB). See Attachment 1 (Radar Deployment Order); to Tab A
(Target Acquisition); to Appendix 4 (Field Artillery Support) to Annex D (Fires).
(2) (U) 17 UAS Company. See Annex L (Reconnaissance and Surveillance).
(3) (U) 449 Signal Company. See Annex H (Signal).
(4) (U) 77 BSB (-). See annex F (Sustainment).
a. (U) Establish the 77 FIB sustainment area in TAA DIAMOND to support the brigade’s
attack to PL FAHRNI. O/O, move the FIB sustainment area to vicinity 38TNK9564. O/O, move the
FIB sustainment area to vicinity 38TPK7151.
b. (U) Provide temporary enemy prisoner of war holding and transfer support to brigade
units.
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