Which op term and graphic would cover artillery planning and fire support coordination?

• A. Division/wing op term and graphic
• B. Medical op term and graphic
• C. Artillery op term and graphic
• D. Communications op term and graphic

Answer: (C)

Artillery planning and fire support coordination require a dedicated, standardized way to communicate fires, targets, and timing across all involved units. The artillery op term and graphic provides exactly that: a set of terms and map symbols that codify how fires are planned, who can authorize them, where and when fires will land, and how they will be coordinated with maneuver elements and observers. This ensures everyone—fire direction centers, observers, gun batteries, and supported units—shares a common understanding of the fire plan, target designations, munitions to be used, and synchronization with the overall scheme of maneuver. The other options relate to different functional areas (higher-level division/wing operations, medical evacuation, or communications networks) and do not centrally address how artillery fires are planned and coordinated.