Which statement correctly identifies the three permissive Fire Support Coordination Measures?

• A. Kill Box; Restricted Fire Area; Protective Fire Line
• B. Coordinated Fire Line; Fire Support Coordination Line; Free Fire Area
• C. Free Fire Area; Dangerous Fire Line; Coordinated Fire Line
• D. Fire Control Line; Free Fire Area; Kill Box

Answer: (B)

Permissive Fire Support Coordination Measures are boundaries that allow fires to occur with minimal additional coordination, speeding up support for friendly maneuver. The three that fit this permissive category are Free Fire Area, Coordinated Fire Line, and Coordinated Fire Area. A Free Fire Area designates a region where fires may be placed without needing further coordination, as long as safety and collateral rules are followed. A Coordinated Fire Line creates a boundary across which fires can be delivered with only light coordination at the appropriate level, helping troops working along or near the line. A Coordinated Fire Area designates a zone where fires may be executed without requiring further coordination, again subject to safety constraints. In contrast, a Fire Support Coordination Line is a restrictive FSCM that limits fires beyond the line until clearance is granted, and Kill Box is another restrictive construct used to manage airspace. So the correct set of permissive FSCMs would be Free Fire Area, Coordinated Fire Line, and Coordinated Fire Area; any option that replaces one of those with a restrictive measure is not identifying the three permissive FSCMs.