Organic firepower

Definition

Weapons and support that are inherent to a military unit rather than attached from higher command. It's 'stuff we bring with us' as opposed to 'stuff we have to call for and wait for.'

Example Usage

The battalion's organic firepower included 12 machine guns and 6 mortars, allowing it to engage targets without requesting support.

Origin

Military terminology emphasizing organic (integral) versus attached (temporary) assets

Fun Fact

Having organic firepower sounds nice until you realize you have to carry all those weapons and ammunition, which explains why units never feel sufficiently armed.

Source: Military organization and equipment doctrine

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