FM/BG-709.V1.01 - Fire control order
A fire control order (FCO) is used by an element leader to direct their element's fire quickly and effectively towards a target.
The acronym for fire control order is: GRIT
- GROUP: who is being addressed, "Section", "Fire Team" (Charlie or Delta), "No. 2 Rifleman", etc.
- RANGE: the distance to the target.
- INDICATION: in which direction to look and what to look for.
- TYPE OF FIRE: the type of fire that is required.
Example:
FTL: ‘Green Team. 100m. Enemy infantry, North. Point fire!’
