At the Battalion level, the Fires Support Coordinator provides the fire missions and airstrikes from supporting units.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not enough information
• D. It depends on the unit

Answer: (A)

The battalion-level Fires Support Coordinator functions as the fires integration hub for the maneuver unit. They take the commander’s intent and turn it into a synchronized plan, coordinating and prioritizing fire from all supporting arms—artillery, mortars, and air assets—and ensuring those fires are delivered where and when needed. In practice, the FSC approves and directs fire missions and coordinates with air assets (via JTAC/TACP) to bring in airstrikes, while the actual execution is carried out by the firing units or aircraft. This coordination ensures deconfliction and alignment with the battalion’s plan, so the statement is accurate.