Who supports the development of Annex D?

The development of Annex D, which pertains to the logistics plan within an operation order (OPORD), is primarily supported by the Fire Support Officer (FSO). The FSO plays a critical role in planning and coordinating fire support for a mission, ensuring that all necessary logistics and resources are available to effectively execute fire support operations.

By contributing to Annex D, the FSO ensures that logistics considerations are adequately addressed, particularly in relation to ammunition supply, transport, and any logistical requirements associated with fire support assets. This involves working closely with other staff officers and units to align fire support requirements with overall logistical support to achieve mission objectives seamlessly.

While the other roles such as the unit commander, targeting officer, and logistics officer have important responsibilities, the FSO specifically focuses on integrating fire support logistics into the broader operational plan, which solidifies their pivotal role in developing Annex D.