True / False: In a polar plot mission, the FDC only needs to know the target location.

In a polar plot mission, the Fire Direction Center (FDC) requires more information than just the target location. The polar plot technique involves plotting the target's location relative to the observer's position, which is crucial for accurately delivering fire support. This requires knowledge of both the range (distance to the target) and the direction (azimuth or angle) from the observer's position to the target.

Simply knowing the target location does not provide sufficient information for calculating the firing data needed for artillery strikes. The FDC must have accurate coordinates from the observer and compute the necessary data to ensure that fire is delivered precisely on target.

Correctly understanding this process emphasizes the collaborative nature of fire support operations, where multiple factors play a role in ensuring effective targeting. This is why the statement is false; knowing only the target location is inadequate for mission execution.