Beyond the Strong Point

[...]even the naming convention, fire support coordination center, emphasizes kinetic fires over a wholly-integrated approach. [...]non-kinetic SME (subject matter expertise) is not present and largely neglected in battalion-, regimental-, and divisionlevel coordination centers until the unit is task organized to deploy.3 Absent SME presence, non-kinetic awareness is cobbled together through online courses, two-week overview courses, or through the independent study of its members. [...]traditional fires personnel, like the regimental air officer, were collocated with other IRC coordinators, like the MISO (military information support operations) officer, the public affairs officer, and the civil affairs officer. [...]FECC partners like the staff judge advocate and the antiterrorism and force protection officer became an integral part of the FECC's battle rhythm and planning process. [...]Combat Camera has been integrated into the airborne crisis response force and will play an integral role in providing documentation and narrative management for aerial-delivered TRAP (tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel) forces. [...]probably the most basic step in advancing current models, the TTECG (Tactical Training Exercise Control Group) Battalion Fires Handbook and associated classes, must be revised to incorporate a holistic and practical application of combined arms. * MCIOC should assume responsibility for developing Service-wide information warfare training and course material.