Command Relationship

P 3-4

OPTION 1 - Corps retains direct control of the MLRS battalion (GS).

OPTION 2 - Corps attaches MLRS battalion to an FA brigade but still establishes priorities of fire (GS sometimes GSR).

OPTION 3 - Attach the battalion or battalion(-) to a division (GSR/R).

Previous slide Next slide Back to first slide View graphic version

Notes:

Title: Command Relationships

Dialogue: MLRS battalions are organic to the corps. There are numerous options for the commander in establishing the command relationship(s). The three options described here are the most common.

Option 1: The corps commander retains direct control of the MLRS battalion (GS).

Option 2: The corps commander attaches the MLRS battalion to a FA brigade (GS sometimes GSR).

Option 3: The corps commander allocates all or some of the MLRS units to the division (GSR/R).