text: Chapter 1
  of operations to inform and assess course of action (COA) development throughout the operations process.
  The extent to which an operation exhibits the tenets provides insight into the probability of success. The
  tenets of operations are agility, convergence, endurance, and depth. Table 1-1 lists several fire support
  considerations for the tenets of operations. For more information on the tenets of operations see FM 3-0.
  Table 1-1. Fire Support considerations for the tenets of operations
  Tenet of operations Fire Support Considerations (not all inclusive)
  Agility is the ability to move forces and adjust their •Use of Support relationships to dynamically meet FS
  dispositions and activities more rapidly than the enemy (FM requirements.
  3-0). Agility requires sound judgment and rapid decision •Balancing centralized vs. decentralized control based on
  making, often gained by creating and exploiting information
  OE variables.
  advantages. Agility requires leaders to anticipate needs or
  opportunities and trained formations to change direction, •Coordinated Sensor and Zone management based on
  tasks, or focus as quickly as the situation requires. Change enemy SITEMP.
  can include a transition between phases of an operation or •Forward positioning of firing units to extend range fans.
  the requirement to adapt to a new opportunity or hazard.
  •Observation/ISR/Information nested within targeting
  process.
  •Planning FSCM/ACMs to facilitate permissive fires
  environment and expedite deconfliction.
  •Execute FA Tech Rehearsals to validate MCIS
  information routing and processing.
  Convergence is an outcome created by the concerted • Mass effects at decisive points.
  employment of capabilities from multiple domains and • Integrate and synchronize organic and joint assets across
  echelons against combinations of decisive points in any
  all domains.
  domain to create effects against a system, formation,
  decision maker, or in a specific geographic area (FM 3-0). • Plan continuously throughout the targeting process and
  Its utility derives from understanding the interdependent adjust dynamically.
  relationships among capabilities from different domains and • Immediate availability of FS system for the commander.
  combining those capabilities in surprising, effective tactics
  • Maximize centralized control to increase synchronization
  that accrue advantages over time. When combined, the
  and streamline deconfliction.
  complementary and reinforcing nature of each friendly
  capability present multiple dilemmas for enemy forces and • Plan FSCM/ACMs to facilitate permissive fires
  produce an overall effect that is greater than the sum of environment and expedite deconfliction.
  each individual effect. The greater the extent to which forces • Synchronize ISR/Observation Plans to aid in target
  achieve convergence and sustain it over time, the more
  development and execution of convergence operations.
  favorable the outcome.
  Endurance is the ability to persevere over time throughout • Use principles of FS execution and Command and
  the depth of an operational environment (FM 3-0). Support relationships to best task organize the FS system
  Endurance enhances the ability to project combat power to meet commander’s intent. (see chapter 3)
  and extends operational reach; it is about resilience and • Leverage all available assets.
  preserving combat power while continuing operations for as
  (Joint/Multinational/National) across all domains.
  long as is necessary to achieve the desired outcome. During
  competition, Army forces improve endurance by setting the • Distributed and redundant C2 Nodes.
  theater across all warfighting functions and improving • Effective Primary-Alternate-Contingency-Emergency
  interoperability with allies and other unified action partners. communications plans.
  Endurance stems from organizing, protecting, and
  • Plan, request, and incorporate protection assets.
  sustaining a force.
  • Develop effective HPTL, AGM, and TSS.
  • Implement responsive maintenance processes which
  minimize down-time.
  • Forecast sustainment requirements to meet targeting
  objectives.