Who oversees the entire process of joint fires, including planning and execution?

The Joint Force Commander oversees the entire process of joint fires, which encompasses both planning and execution. This role is critical in ensuring that all branches of the armed forces work together effectively to achieve unified goals in a joint operational environment. The Joint Force Commander is responsible for setting the overall operational strategy and coordinating efforts among land, air, and maritime forces, thereby ensuring that resources and operations are harmonized for optimal effectiveness in joint fires.

In relation to the other options, while the Joint Fire Support Officer is involved in coordinating fire support and ensuring that firepower is applied effectively on the battlefield, their scope is more tactical rather than strategic. The Combined Forces Air Component Commander primarily focuses on air operations and may not have oversight over all joint fires outside of aviation assets. Similarly, the Deputy Combined Forces Air Component Commander supports the air component commander's goals, but they do not have the overarching authority that the Joint Force Commander possesses across all domains of warfare.