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Annex D
Fires Annex Format and Instructions
This annex provides fundamental considerations, format, and instructions for
developing Annex D (Fires) to the base plan or order.
HOW TO DEVELOP ANNEX D (FIRES)
D-1. Commanders and staff use Annex D (Fires) to describe how fires supports the concept of operations
described in the base plan or order. The chief of fires (fire support officer) develops Annex D (Fires).
D-2. This annex describes the fires concept of support objectives. A complex fires concept of support may
require a schematic to show the fires objectives and task relationships. It includes a discussion of the
overall fires concept of support with the specific details in element subparagraphs and attachments. It refers
to the execution matrix to clarify timing relationships among various fires tasks. This annex also contains
the information needed to synchronize timing relationships of each element related to fires. It includes
fires-related constraints, if appropriate.
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Place the classification at the top and bottom of every page of the attachments. Place the classification marking
(TS), (S), (C), or (U) at the front of each paragraph and subparagraph in parentheses. Refer to AR 380-5 for
classification and release marking instructions.
Copy ## of ## copies
Issuing headquarters
Place of issue
Date-time group of signature
Message reference number
Include the full heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachment.
ANNEX D (FIRES) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing headquarters]
[(classification of title)]
(U) References: List documents essential to understanding the attachment.
a. List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names, or numbers, edition,
and scale.
b. List other references in subparagraphs labeled as shown.
c. Doctrinal references for this annex include the FM 3-09 series, FM 3-36, FM 3-60, FM 6-20-40, and
FM 6-20-50.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Plan/Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or order.
1. (U) Situation. Include information affecting fires that paragraph 1 of the OPLAN or OPORD does not cover
or that needs expansion.
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to fires. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as
required.
b. (U) Area of Operations. Refer to Annex C (Operations) as required.
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14 September 2011 ATTP 5-0.1 D-1