text: Chapter 2
  The Fire Support System
  As discussed in chapter 1, FS is the product of a system consisting of three parts. FS
  C2, TA, and FS attack/delivery systems. Section 1 discusses the C2 element of the FS
  system including personnel, CPs, and networks. Section II discusses the TA element
  and section III discusses attack/delivery systems. Because of the diversity of the
  individual FS parts, the total FS system does not function through a common chain of
  command as does a maneuver organization. The supported commander does exercise
  C2 over their organic and attached FS assets, but the commander has limited control
  over external FS capabilities that are available for use. The commander's ability to
  employ FS, as a system, and to integrate and synchronize FS results from an established
  process known as FS planning and coordination (further discussed in Chapter 3).
  SECTION I – FIRE SUPPORT SYSTEM: COMMAND AND CONTROL
  2-1. The elements of the FS system collectively deliver fires where and when needed to support the
  commander’s objectives. Responsibility for command, control, and coordination of the fire support system
  belongs to the ground force commander. The commander’s guidance is reflected in the scheme of fires, which
  must be synchronized with all the dynamics of combat power, but especially with information, mobility, and
  survivability. The scheme of fires is the detailed, logical sequence of targets and fire support events to find
  and engage targets to support the commander’s objectives (JP 3-09).
  2-2. Direction of the FS system is the responsibility of the FA commander. The supported commander
  charges the FA commander to ensure that all available FS capabilities are fully integrated and synchronized
  with the concept of operations. The FA commander serves as the supported commander's FSCOORD and
  speaks for the commander on all matters pertaining to FS.
  2-3. Command and control is the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander
  over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission (JP 1, Vol 2). Commanders perform
  C2 using a C2 system. A command and control system is the arrangement of people, processes, networks,
  and command posts that enable commanders to conduct operations (ADP 6-0).
  2-4. Cooperation among the various FS C2 organizations is necessary for the effective delivery of fires in
  time and in all domains. This is especially true in joint operations and in operations with unified action
  partners. Cooperation must be thought of as a product of the C2 the commander exerts to drive the FS system
  as a whole and the authority the commander gives the FSCOORD to orchestrate it.
  FIRE SUPPORT PERSONNEL
  2-5. FS personnel are located at FA and supported commander’s CPs at every echelon of command.
  Commanders and staffs use several integrating processes to synchronize functions, organize activities, and
  create effects based on the commander's intent. For FS personnel, the critical processes include military
  decision-making process (MDMP) and the targeting process and are discussed in chapter 3. These processes
  and procedures enable the FA commander to accomplish both aspects of the mission as a commander and
  FSCOORD. The FSCOORD splits time between the FA CP and supported commander's CP. Army and joint
  FS personnel, and their duties are described in the following paragraphs.