Techniques for the Fires Brigade

This manual describes the fires brigade (FIB) in support of division, corps, or other supported headquarters (HQ) operations in unified land operations. Chapter 1 begins with the FIB organizational framework. Chapter 2 describes FIB mission command and communications. Chapter 3 describes the FIB operations and integrating processes. Chapter 4 describes FIB employment. Chapter 5 provides a summary discussion of FIB sustainment. Appendix A provides an example of a FIB operation order (OPORD). Appendix B describes the training available for field artillery personnel.
The intended audience for this publication is leaders and staff sections within the FIBs and their supporting and supported units. These leaders include those in brigade combat team, division, and corps chains of command;field and company grade officers; middle-grade and senior noncommissioned officers; and brigade, battalion and squadron staffs. This manual provides guidance for division and corps leaders and staffs for training and employment of the FIB. This publication may also be used by Army or other unified action organizations to
assist in their planning for working with and supporting the FIB and its operations.
This manual builds on the collective knowledge and experience gained through recent operations, numerous exercises, and the deliberate process of informed reasoning. It is rooted in time-tested principles and fundamentals, while accommodating force design, new technologies, and diverse threats to national security.