Which of the following is an example of a fire support coordination measure (FSCM) boundary?

• A. Free Fire Area
• B. Division headquarters
• C. Reconnaissance plan
• D. Commander's intent statement

Answer: (A)

FSCMs shape how and where fires can be used to protect troops while reducing the risk of friendly fire. A Free Fire Area is a defined boundary that allows fires to be employed by any weapon system inside it without needing additional coordination, making it the clear example of an FSCM boundary. This type of area enables rapid, unconstrained fires within its limits, provided safety and other restrictions are respected.

The other options don’t function as boundaries for coordinating fires: a division headquarters is a command node or location, not a geographic measure for fire coordination; a reconnaissance plan is about gathering information, not restricting or guiding fire support; a commander’s intent statement conveys goals and desired outcomes rather than spatial fire control.