If shooter is listed, how is FA task constructed from BDE?

• A. If listed as shooter
• B. If listed as target
• C. Based on priority
• D. As directed by higher command

Answer: (A)

Anchor the Fire Support Task to the shooter identified by the brigade. When the BDE lists a shooter, the FA task is built around that designation—assign that shooter to execute the mission, then shape targets, firing data, and timing to fit the shooter's capabilities and the brigade’s intent. This ensures the task aligns with who will actually fire, rather than starting from a generic priority or a target alone. If no shooter is specified, other criteria would guide task construction, but with a listed shooter, that designation governs how the task is built.