Which unit is tasked with coordinating fires in support of joint, allied, coalition forces?

• A. Civil Affairs Group
• B. ANGLICO
• C. MCISU
• D. Force Reconnaissance Company

Answer: (B)

The ability to coordinate fires across joint, allied, and coalition forces rests with ANGLICO, the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company. These Marines specialize in planning and controlling fire support from artillery, naval gunfire, and air-delivered weapons in multinational environments. They embed with partner forces to bridge procedures, languages, and capabilities, handling the targeting process, call-for-fire procedures, and fire deconfliction to ensure everything from sea-based gunfire to airstrikes is synchronized and safe. They also commonly serve as forward observers or joint terminal attack controllers, enabling precise coordination between different services and coalition partners.

Civil Affairs focuses on civil-military operations and humanitarian tasks, while forces recon are oriented toward deep reconnaissance and information gathering rather than fire coordination. The other roles don’t center on integrating and directing fire support across multiple services and nations the way ANGLICO does, which is why this option is the best fit.