Outline the major stages of the Fires planning and execution cycle.

• A. Receive mission guidance; plan and coordinate fires (target development and weaponeering; assign FSCMs); execute via the FDC; assess effects and adjust.
• B. Reconnaissance; withdraw; redeploy; rest.
• C. Inspect equipment; load ammo; fire; retreat.
• D. Intention setting; weather brief; prayer.

Answer: (A)