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ROE for fires are a set of constraints that blend who can order fires with how much and what kind of force is appropriate, while always protecting civilians and civilian objects. The authorization aspect means only designated authorities can direct an engagement and only targets that meet the military objective criteria are permitted. Proportionality ensures the force used is appropriate to the threat and to achieving the objective, minimizing collateral damage and civilian harm. Necessity demands that the engagement is required to achieve a legitimate military objective and that no less harmful means are available. Protection of noncombatants is central, requiring clear distinction between combatants and noncombatants and taking feasible precautions to avoid civilian casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure.

This combination—authorization to engage, proportionality of force, necessity, and protection of noncombatants—captures the general principles guiding fires. The other options imply disregarding civilians, blanket or unrestricted targeting, or allowing excessive force, which are inconsistent with ROE.