Control of Munitions (M26/M39)
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Title: Control of Munitions (M26/M39)
Dialogue: The key to effective employment of MFOM and AFOM is planning and coordination (prior to execution). The planning tasks and functions necessary for the employment of Army TACMS will be managed under centralized control normally at corps or EAC. Execution functions for fixed or non mobile targets may also be initiated under centralized control. Responsiveness may be improved by tailoring linkages to allow shorter paths (decentralized execution) from target acquisition sources through FA brigade or MLRS battalion nodes to the launcher for the attack of fleeting targets. If the force commander desires to decentralize execution for certain targets (typically high priority fleeting targets which are vulnerable to attack for short periods of time) he will normally designate a subordinate commander (unit) as the execution authority.