jp1_02

As Amended Through 15 March 2013
integrating fires delivered on surface targets by fire-support means under the control, or
in support, of the force. Also called FSE. See also fire support; force; support.
(JP 3-09)
fire support officer — Senior field artillery officer assigned to Army maneuver battalions
and brigades. Advises commander on fire-support matters. Also called FSO. See also
field artillery; fire support; support. (JP 3-09)
fire support station — An exact location at sea within a fire support area from which a fire
support ship delivers fire. Also called FSS. (JP 3-02)
fire support team — A field artillery team provided for each maneuver company/troop and
selected units to plan and coordinate all supporting fires available to the unit, including
mortars, field artillery, naval surface fire support, and close air support integration.
Also called FIST. See also close air support; field artillery; fire support; support.
(JP 3-09.3)
first light — The beginning of morning nautical twilight; i.e., when the center of the
morning sun is 12 degrees below the horizon.
first responder care — The health care capability that provides immediate clinical care and
stabilization to the patient in preparation for evacuation to the next health service
support capability in the continuum of care. (JP 4-02)
first responder — A primary health care provider who provides immediate clinical care
and stabilization in preparation for evacuation to the next health service support
capability in the roles of care, and treats Service members for common acute minor
illnesses. See also essential care; evacuation. (JP 4-02)
fixed port — Terminals with an improved network of cargo-handling facilities designed for
the transfer of freight. See also maritime terminal. (JP 4-01.5)
fixed price type contract — A type of contract that generally provides for a firm price or,
under appropriate circumstances, may provide for an adjustable price for the supplies or
services being procured. Fixed price contracts are of several types so designed as to
facilitate proper pricing under varying circumstances. (JP 4-10)
flame field expedients — Simple, handmade devices used to produce flame or illumination.
Also called FFE. (JP 3-15)
flash burn — A burn caused by excessive exposure (of bare skin) to thermal radiation.
(JP 3-41)
flatrack — Portable, open-topped, open-sided units that fit into existing below-deck
container cell guides and provide a capability for container ships to carry oversized
cargo and wheeled and tracked vehicles. (JP 4-09)
108 JP 1-02