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  Table 1-4. Fire support considerations for operational framework
  Operational framework models Fire support considerations
  (not all inclusive)
  An area of operations is an operational • Area of Operations: Coordinate with
  area defined by a commander for the supported command to position C2,
  land or maritime force commander to firing units, and collection platforms
  Assigned Areas
  accomplish their missions and protect where most advantageous to
  their forces (JP 3-0). provide greatest support.
  • Area of Operations: Understand
  higher-echelon and adjacent-unit
  delivery and collection capabilities
  to limit duplication and provide
  mutual support.
  • Area of Operations: Establish
  FSCMs and ACMs to reduce
  coordination; understand higher-
  echelon FSCMs and their effects,
  limitations, or restrictions within the
  supported AO.
  A zone is an operational area assigned • Zone: Establish and understand
  to a unit in the offense that only has presence of NAIs, and TAIs to
  rear and lateral boundaries (FM 3-0). support units in offense.
  A sector is an operational area • Sector: Establish and understand
  assigned to a unit in the defense that presence of NAIs, EAs, and TAIs to
  has rear and lateral boundaries and support units in defense.
  interlocking fires (FM 3-0).
  Deep Operations Deep operations are tactical actions • Establish FSCMs and ACMs to
  against enemy forces, typically out of expedite delivery and increase
  direct contact with friendly forces, responsiveness.
  intended to shape future close • Create multiple dilemmas for the
  operations and protect rear operations
  enemy in their support area by
  (FM 3-0).
  targeting in depth through use of
  multiple domains and joint assets
  (Air Interdiction).
  • Target and disintegrate enemy
  structures and systems (IADS, IFC,
  Sustainment), prioritizing HPTs
  necessary to meet commander’s
  intent.
  • Set favorable correlation of forces
  and means for supported command
  to contact the enemy with the
  greatest force ratio possible.
  Close Operations Close operations are tactical actions of • Support Forces in Contact.
  subordinate maneuver forces and the • Establish FSCMs and ACMs to aid
  forces providing immediate support to in rapid coordination and air/ground
  them, whose purpose is to employ
  deconfliction.
  maneuver and fires to close with and
  destroy enemy forces (FM 3-0). • Weight benefits of centralized vs.
  decentralized control based on
  conditions and proximity to friendly
  forces.
  • Incorporate multiple domains, in
  addition to FA assets, to create
  windows of opportunity and
  increase effectiveness of FS
  system.
  • Allocate joint assets (CAS) for
  immediate response.