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FM/BS-1508 · v1.01
Issue fire control orders
8 words added, 21 words removed.
v1.00
Fire Control Orders are used to rapidly direct and coordinate fires within an element. Orders follow the GRIT format to ensure clarity, speed, and shared understanding.
G – GroupIdentify who is to fire. This may be a specific individual, fireteam, or the entire element.
R – RangeState the range to the target, either as an exact distance or a reference (e.g. “close”, “far”, landmark-based).
I – IndicationClearly indicate the target using clock direction, bearings, tracers, terrain features, or reference points.
T – Type of FireSpecify how to engage: rate of fire, fire control state, or engagement restriction ([[G139]]).
v1.01
Fire Control Orders are used to rapidly direct and coordinate fires within an element. Orders follow the GRIT format to ensure clarity, speed, and shared understanding.
Group: Identify who is to fire. This may be a specific individual, fireteam, or the entire element.
Range: State the range to the target, either as an exact distance or a reference (e.g. “close”, “far”, landmark-based).
Indication: Clearly indicate the target using clock direction, bearings, tracers, terrain features, or reference points.
Type of Fire: Specify rate of fire ([[G139]]).
Fire Control Orders are used to rapidly direct and coordinate fires within an element. Orders follow the GRIT format to ensure clarity, speed, and shared understanding.
G – GroupIdentify Group: Identify who is to fire. This may be a specific individual, fireteam, or the entire element.
R – RangeState Range: State the range to the target, either as an exact distance or a reference (e.g. “close”, “far”, landmark-based).
I – IndicationClearly Indication: Clearly indicate the target using clock direction, bearings, tracers, terrain features, or reference points.
T – Type of FireSpecify how to engage: Fire: Specify rate of fire, fire control state, or engagement restriction ([[G139]]).
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Acting Fireteam Leader (≤5)
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Fireteam Leader (≤6)
Combat Leadership
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Infantry Team Leader (≤8)
Combat Leadership
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Squad Leader (≤15)
Combat Leadership
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SF Team Leader (≤6)
Combat Leadership
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Squad Commander (≤15)
Combat Leadership
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Platoon Sergeant
Field Leadership
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Squad Commander (≤28)
Field Leadership
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Platoon Commander (≤32)
Field Leadership
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Platoon Commander (≤45)
Field Leadership
Required
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SF Commander (≤45)
Field Leadership
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