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What does NSFS stand for?

Naval Surface Fire Support


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At the division level, the ANGLICO headquarters as an FSCC performs all fires related battlefield functions, such as naval surface fire support, CAS and surface-to-surface integration.
The Zumwalt class is designed to conduct anti-subma rine warfare operations in littoral waters, has a signif icantly smaller radar cross section, and can provide improved naval surface fire support for the U.
As new operational concepts evolved, the Marine Corps identified requirements for naval surface fire support and the Navy began developing two systems to meet these needs--the Extended Range Munition for existing classes of ships and the future Zumwalt class destroyer.
Our naval surface fire support programs will contribute critical precision and volume fire support to maneuvering forces ashore from the sea, complementing aviation assets and ground-based artillery," said Rear Adm.
With the documented inability of airpower to be 24/7 and all-weather, the only remaining means of supporting joint Special Forces in the littorals is with naval surface fire support (NSFS).
The training scenarios will require the placement of tactical ordnance on selected targets using Joint Close Air Support (JCAS) procedures and observed fire procedures for Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS), artillery and mortar fire to perform destruction, neutralization, suppression, illumination/coordinated illumination, interdiction, and harassment fire missions.
Sudents will be trained on jointly approved tactics, techniques and procedures in support of Artillery, Naval Surface Fire Support and Aviation.
Secondary missions include search and rescue, vertical replenishment, naval surface fire support, logistics support, personnel transport, medical evacuation, and communications and data relay.

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