The role of a Fire Support Team (FIST) during operations is:

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The role of a Fire Support Team (FIST) during operations is:

FIST's primary function is to serve as the on-ground link between the maneuver force and indirect fire assets. They observe targets, call in fires, adjust those fires for accuracy and effects, and coordinate with the maneuver units and all fire support assets (artillery, mortars, aviation, etc.). This means they translate the ground commander’s intent into precise fire, control fire sequences, and ensure safety and deconfliction among all shooters and friendly forces. In short, they manage when, where, and how fires are employed to support the maneuver. Tasks like transporting ammunition, managing air traffic control, or coordinating medical evacuations fall to other support roles—logistics, aviation/air operations, and medical evacuation teams, respectively.

FIST's primary function is to serve as the on-ground link between the maneuver force and indirect fire assets. They observe targets, call in fires, adjust those fires for accuracy and effects, and coordinate with the maneuver units and all fire support assets (artillery, mortars, aviation, etc.). This means they translate the ground commander’s intent into precise fire, control fire sequences, and ensure safety and deconfliction among all shooters and friendly forces. In short, they manage when, where, and how fires are employed to support the maneuver.

Tasks like transporting ammunition, managing air traffic control, or coordinating medical evacuations fall to other support roles—logistics, aviation/air operations, and medical evacuation teams, respectively.

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