What is the role of the FSO in relation to threat HVTs?

The role of the Fire Support Officer (FSO) in relation to high-value targets (HVTs) primarily involves evaluating threat fire support operations. This includes understanding how the enemy's fire support capabilities, such as artillery and air support, can influence their ability to engage or protect their high-value assets. By analyzing these operations, the FSO can aid in determining the best methods to disrupt or destroy enemy HVTs effectively while also ensuring that friendly forces are adequately protected from potential fire support by the enemy.

In this context, the FSO's assessment of threat fire support operations informs commanders on how to approach engagements with HVTs, whether through offense or defense, and helps in planning effective countermeasures to minimize risk and maximize impact during operations involving these critical targets.