FSCOORD is the role of which function?

• A. Fire Support Controller
• B. Forward Support Coordinator
• C. Fire Strategy Coordinator
• D. Fire Support Coordinator

Answer: (D)

FSCOORD is the Fire Support Coordinator—the officer responsible for synchronizing and integrating all fire support for an operation within the Fires function. This role coordinates artillery, mortars, air and other munitions, ensuring fires support the commander's intent, are properly deconflicted with friendly forces, and are prioritized and allocated to meet the operation’s priorities. In short, FSCOORD directs how all fires come together to shape the battlefield.

The other terms describe different roles or are not standard for this function: Forward Support Coordinator focuses on sustainment and logistics rather than fire coordination; Fire Strategy Coordinator isn’t a standard designation; Fire Support Controller handles directing individual fire missions at a more granular level, not the overall coordination of fires across the operation.