Which term describes a Planned Target other than a Scheduled Target on which fire is to be delivered when requested?

• A. On-Call Targets
• B. Scheduled Target
• C. Program
• D. Series

Answer: (A)

In fire support planning, targets are managed by when they will be engaged. A Planned Target that isn’t set for a specific time but is ready to be fired upon when requested is called an on-call target. It’s identified and prepared in advance, with all the details needed to execute, but it waits for a direct request to deliver fire. This lets the observer and firing units respond quickly to changing situations without waiting for a fixed schedule.

This differs from a scheduled target, which has a fixed time or window in the plan. A program refers to a broader plan of fires, and a series implies a sequence of targets or fires. The term that fits the description of a target that can be engaged on demand is on-call targets.