Basics

Question 1

DAGR

Answer 1

Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR)

Question 2

MFCS

Answer 2

Mortar Firing Control System

Question 3

SKL

Answer 3

Simple Key Loader

Question 4

Mortar Carrier Nomenclature

Answer 4

M1064A3

Question 5

FDC

Answer 5

Fire Direction Center

Question 6

DA Form 5988-E

Answer 6

Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Worksheet

Question 7

TM 9-2350-277-10

Answer 7

US Army Technical Manual for Preforming PMCS on M113-Series Vehicles

Question 8

PMCS

Answer 8

Preventative Maintenance Checks & Services

Question 9

Which are the two M113-series vehicle variants that we use in this unit?

Answer 9

M1064A3 - Mortar Carrier

M1068 - Standard Integrated Command Post System (SICPS) for FDC

Question 10

Chock Block

Answer 10

Prevents Vehicle from Rolling.

Question 11

Drip Pan

Answer 11

Goes under vehicle to collect fluids that the vehicle may leak.

Question 12

What type of oil do we use for filling the M1064A3 and M1068 engine and transmission?

Answer 12

15W/40

Question 13

How much does one silver funnel hold at a time?

Answer 13

1 Quart

Question 14

How many quarts of oil go in the ENGINE of the M113-series vehicles?

Answer 14

22 Quarts

Question 15

How many quarts of oil go in the TRANSMISSION of the M113-series vehicles?

Answer 15

36

Question 16

How many quarts of COOLANT go in the the M113-series vehicles?

Answer 16

13.3 Gallons

Question 17

How many quarts are in a gallon?

Answer 17

4 Quarts

Question 18

What are the 6 types of PMCS for the M113-series vehicles?

Answer 18

Before, During, After, Weekly, Monthly, & Semi-Annual PMCS

Question 19

Can an M113-series vehicle tow another M113-series vehicle?

Answer 19

NO.

Question 20

What does a FREE FALL mean on an M113-series vehicle?

Answer 20

The vehicles rear Ramp falls freely if released. It does not lower properly. This is a safety hazard.

Question 21

Which of the 6 types of PMCS do we perform on the vehicles each week?

Answer 21

Before, During, After, Weekly, and Monthly.

Question 22

How do we differentiate between the item numbers for a PMCS using the TM when writing them on a 5988-E? What are some examples?

Answer 22

B = Before
D = During
A = After
W = Weekly
M = Monthly

B11 = Before Interval, Item #: 11

W20 = Weekly Interval, Item #: 20

Question 23

Three Versions of 120mm?

Answer 23

Trailer-Mounted
Vehicle Mounted
Stryker Mounted

Question 24

What is the Trailer-Mounted nomenclature and name?

Answer 24

M120 Mortar Stowage Kit (MSK)

Question 25

What is the Vehicle Mounted nomenclature?

Answer 25

M121

Question 26

What is the 120mm Stryker Mounted nomenclature?

Answer 26

RMS6-L Recoiling

Question 27

What formations are the 120-mm Mortar Systems Found In?

Answer 27

- Ranger - IBCT - ABCT - SBCT

Question 28

ABCT means?

Answer 28

Armored Brigade Combat Team

Question 29

What are the 4 squad members a Mortar Squad?

Answer 29

Squad Leader Gunner Assistant Gunner (AG) Driver/Ammo Bearer

Question 30

What does Squad Leader do?

Answer 30

- Supervises the Emplacement, Laying, & Firing of the Mortar & ALL Squad Activities. - Verifies the correct round type, fuze setting, and charge PRIOR to firing.

Question 31

What does Gunner do?

Answer 31

- Manipulates the Sight, Elevation, & Traversing - Places Firing Data on the Sight. - Lays Mortar for Deflection & Elevation - Makes Large Deflection Shifts - Keeping the Bubbles Level During Fire!

Question 32

What does Assistant Gunner do?

Answer 32

- Loads Mortars - Swabs bore AFTER EVERY 10 Rounds or After Each Fire Mission - Helps Shift Mortar during Large Deflections - Echo ALL Fire Commands!

Question 33

What does Ammo Bearer do?

Answer 33

- Prepares Ammo - Passes Ammo to AG - Provides Security - Squad Driver

Question 34

What is the M298? How much does it weigh?

Answer 34

M120mm Cannon 110 lbs

Question 35

What is the M191? How much does it weigh?

Answer 35

120mm Bipod (Carrier Mounted) 78 lbs

Question 36

What is the M190? How much does it weigh?

Answer 36

120mm Bipod (Ground Mounted) 70 lbs

Question 37

What is the M9? How much does it weigh?

Answer 37

M120mm Baseplate 136 lbs

Question 38

What is the M67? How much does it weigh?

Answer 38

Mortar Sight 2.5 - 2.9 lbs

Question 39

Can you smoke in the motor pool?

Answer 39

No.

Question 40

What is the 3 Points of Contact System?

Answer 40

The three points of contact system means three of four limbs are in contact with the vehicle at all times (two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand, etc.

Question 41

To get on top of an M113-series vehicle, what must be worn at all times?

Answer 41

ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet)

Question 42

What form do we use to PMCS the 120mm Mortar System?

Answer 42

DA 5988-E

Question 43

What TM do you use to PMCS the M120/M121?

Answer 43

TM 9-1015-256-13&P (M120A1)

Question 44

What are the types of mortar fuzes?

Answer 44

- Point-Detonation (PD) - Impact (IMP) - Super Quick (SQ) - Near Surface Burst (NSB) - Proximity (PRX) - Delay (DLY) - Time - Multi-Option

Question 45

What are the Mortar Cartridges/Rounds Types?

Answer 45

High Explosive (HE) Illumination Visible Illumination Infrared (IR) White Phosphorous Smoke (WP) Red Phosphorous Smoke (ONLY 81mm and 60mm) Full Range Training Round (FRTR)