Fire Support Coordinating Measures

Fire Support Coordinating Measures (FSCMs) are pre-planned guidelines used by military forces to prevent friendly fire and ensure effective artillery, missile, and air support during operations. They define specific areas, boundaries, and procedures to control how and when different units can fire or call in support. Think of FSCMs as traffic rules for firepower, ensuring that support strikes are precise, safe, and synchronized with ground movements, helping to achieve mission objectives while minimizing risks to friendly forces and civilians.