text: Foundations of Fire Support and the Role of the Field Artillery
  OPERATE AS A SINGLE ENTITY
  1-37. The FS system is a single entity composed of a diverse group of attack and delivery systems, personnel,
  and materiel, most of which operate in different ways. All FS capabilities in all three elements of the FS
  system must function with a unity of effort and purpose. The methods of providing individual FS assets may
  vary in terms of C2, command and support relationships, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  However, individual interests and concerns of each FS organization or asset must be made subordinate to the
  overall mission and to the supported commander to integrate across all domains and function rapidly and
  continuously as a unified force.
  "There is a tendency in each separate unit…to be one-handed puncher. By that I mean that
  the rifleman wants to shoot, the tanker wants to charge, the artilleryman to fire…That is
  not the way to win battles. If the band played a piece first with the piccolo, then with the
  brass horn, then with the clarinet, and then with the trumpet, there would be a hell of a lot
  of noise but no music." GEN George Patton (Armor)
  PRINCIPLES OF FIRE SUPPORT PLANNING, COORDINATION, AND
  EXECUTION
  1-38. A principle is a comprehensive and fundamental rule or an assumption of central importance that
  guides how an organization approaches and thinks about the conduct of operations (ADP 1-01). The key to
  effective FS is the supported commander's ability to bring assets to bear on the enemy in an integrated and
  coordinated manner that is synchronized with the scheme of maneuver. How well this occurs depends on
  how well FSCOORDs and staff understand and operate the FS coordination and execution processes.
  Execution is the act of putting a plan into action by applying combat power to accomplish the mission and
  adjusting operations based on changes in the situation (ADP 5-0). The principles of FS planning,
  coordination, and execution are listed below, and will be further described in chapters 3 and 5.
  1-39. The principles of FS planning and coordination listed below facilitate integration into the Army's
  operations process.
  * Plan early and continuously.
  * Ensure the continuous flow of target information.
  * Consider the use of all capabilities.
  * Use the lowest echelon capable of furnishing effective support.
  * Furnish the support requested.
  * Use the most effective FS means.
  * Avoid unnecessary duplication.
  * Consider airspace coordination.
  * Provide adequate support.
  * Provide for rapid coordination.
  * Provide for flexibility.
  * Use fire support coordination measures (FSCMs).
  1-40. The principles of FS execution utilize the memory aid AWIFM-N:
  * Adequate FS for the committed units.
  * Weight to the main effort.
  * Immediately available FS for the commander to influence the operation.
  * Facilitate future operations.
  * Maximum feasible centralized control (especially in the defense).
  * Never place artillery in reserve.