text: Chapter 3
  DEVELOP THE FIRE SUPPORT PLAN AND ORDERS PRODUCTION
  3-78. A fire support plan is a plan that addresses each means of fire support available and describes
  how Army indirect fires, joint fire support, and target acquisition are integrated into operations to
  facilitate success. An effective fire support plan clearly defines FS requirements and focuses on
  accomplishing the commander's EFSTs. The fire support plan is an integral part of the OPLAN or OPORD
  (see table 3-12) and is normally comprised of the fires paragraph in the OPLAN or OPORD and Annex D,
  FIRES (if used), and its associated appendices, tabs, or enclosures. The FS Plan reflects a detailed
  understanding of the commander's intent. The FS Plan also requires the expertise necessary to assemble, to
  coordinate, and to direct appropriate information collection, TA, and attack/delivery systems toward a
  common objective. Preparation for and execution of the plan also includes the responsibility for both
  technical and tactical rehearsals. The fire support plan is refined at the lowest level utilizing top-down
  planning and bottom-up refinement.
  Table 3-12. Orders production
  MDMP STEP 7: ORDERS PRODUCTION
  Staff Actions Key FSE Actions FSE Output
  • Refines approved course • Expand scheme of fires into full • Warning order to subordinate
  action into clear concise FS plan, reflecting current and supporting FS assets.
  concept of operations and events, guidance and • Scheme of fires subparagraph
  required supporting capabilities.
  3e to OPORD.
  information. • Confirm specific command and • Annex D (FIRES) to division
  • Develops OPORD. support relationships.
  OPORD.
  • Implements risk controls by • FA tactical mission • FSEM.
  coordinating and integrating assignments.
  them into appropriate • HPTL, TSS, AGM, and target • EFSTs.
  paragraphs and graphics of the synchronization matrix. • FS back brief.
  order.
  • Integrate information related • Manage refinement.
  • The commander reviews and
  activities and CEMA input into • Conduct FS rehearsal.
  approves order.
  the targeting products.
  • Commander briefs subordinate • Information collection
  commanders and staffs and
  requirements.
  conducts confirmation
  briefings. • Assessment requirements.
  • Implement hazard controls. • Assist subordinate staff/units
  with planning and coordination.
  • Present FS portions of OPLAN
  or OPORD briefing, including
  EFSTs.
  AGM – attack guidance matrix, CEMA – cyberspace electromagnetic activities, EFST – essential fire support task, FA –
  field artillery, FS – fire support, FSE – fire support element, FSEM – fire support execution matrix, HPTL – high-payoff
  target list, MDMP – military decision-making process, OPORD – operation order, TSS – target selection standards
  SECTION III – FIRE SUPPORT PREPARATION
  3-79. Fire support preparation facilitates and sustains transitions, including those to branches and sequels.
  Preparation requires action by fire support personnel at every echelon. Preparation consists of those activities
  performed by units and Soldiers to improve their ability to execute an operation (ADP 5-0). Preparation
  creates conditions that improve friendly forces' opportunities for success. It requires commander, staff, unit,
  and Soldier actions to ensure the force is trained, equipped, and ready to execute operations. Preparation
  activities help commanders, staffs, and Soldiers understand a situation and their roles in upcoming operations.
  Mission success depends as much on fire support preparation as on fire support planning and coordination.
  REHEARSALS
  3-80. Rehearsals allow leaders and their Soldiers to practice key aspects of the concept of operations. These
  actions help Soldiers orient themselves to their environment and other units before executing the operation.
  Rehearsals help Soldiers build a lasting mental picture of the sequence of key actions within the operation.