Not a counterfire imperative.

• A. Conduct technical fire direction
• B. Develop a fire plan
• C. Engage targets
• D. Coordinate with fires

Answer: (A)

Counterfire focuses on quickly stopping the enemy’s fire by deciding where to shoot, coordinating with other fires, and actually engaging the targets. Developing a fire plan lets you rapidly allocate and sequence fires to cover the threat. Engaging targets is the direct action that suppresses or destroys the enemy. Coordinating with fires ensures joint effectiveness and safety. Conducting technical fire direction, while essential for accurate fires, is a technical process handled by the Fire Direction Center and not an immediate counterfire action you perform in response to enemy fire; it supports all actions without being an imperative you personally execute on the battlefield.