Fill In The Blank/ Multiple Choice Flashcards
(123 cards)
1
Q
The mission of the FiST is to _ _ for the _ _.
A
The mission of the FIST is to integrate fires for the supported commander.
2
Q
In order to consistently determine an accurate target location, a good observer must:
A
1) Must be able to determine an accurate target location through mensuration using current target location tools.
2) Must be able to self-locate to within 10 meters (100 meters if degraded).
3) Uses prominent terrain features to relate potential target areas to grid locations on a map.
4) Makes a thorough study of terrain by drawing a terrain sketch (in a static location).
5) Associates the direction in which the observer is looking with a direction line on the map.
6) Must be able to use electronic navigational aids with map analysis verification.
3
Q
The fire support specialist must be able to set up, operate, and maintain all of the equipment of the FIST. The fire support specialist works under the guidance of the fire support sergeant to:
A
1) Establish digital and voice communications.
2) Set up, operate, and maintain section equipment.
3) Employ all means of fire support.
4) Prepare and maintain staff journals, reports, and map displays.
5) Operate and maintain the fire support vehicle.
6) Maintain the security of the vehicle during all operations.
7) Coordinate for logistics support and resupply.
8) Assist in fire support planning and coordination.
ATP 3-09.30
4
Q
A standard US large-scale military map scale is _.
A
1-50,000
5
Q
What are the different types of radar zones.
A
Call for fire zone, Artillery target intelligence zone, critical friendly zone, Censor zone.
6
Q
List the five methods of determining direction.
A
automated measuring devices, measuring from a reference point, using a compass, scaling from a map (also use of automated imagery), and estimating.
ATP 3-09.30
7
Q
During SLOCTOP; _ is the number one priority for the team
A
Communication
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8
Q
List the 8 cardinal directions in mils and what each corresponds to the relative term.
A
6400/0000 N, 0800 NE, 1600 E, 2400 SE, 3200 S, 4000 SW, 4800 W, 5600 NW
9
Q
FPFs may be any distance from the friendly position but is normally within _ to _ meters of friendly positions.
A
The FPF may be any distance from the
friendly position, but is normally within 200 to 400 meters of friendly positions.
ATP 3-09.30
10
Q
List the requirements for achieving accurate first round fire for effect.
A
accurate target location and size, accurate firing unit location,
accurate weapon and ammunition information, accurate meteorological information, and accurate
computational procedures.
11
Q
List the Six methods of target location
A
Grid coordinates using precision imagery with mensuration tools.
Laser grid.
Laser polar.
Grid coordinates using map spot.
Polar plot.
Shift from a known point.
12
Q
An Observer must use a _ format to identify information on a terrain sketch. List the four mandatory pieces of information that must be contained within each formatted item
A
T format, Grid, Altitude, Distance, Direction
13
Q
What items comprise the terrain sketch
A
Horizon line, intermediate hills crests and ridges, other natural terrain features, man made features, labels.
14
Q
What are the four uses of Shell white phosphorus
A
Marking, incendiary, Screening, Obscuring
15
Q
What is a use for obscuration smoke
A
Defeat flash ranging and restrict the adversary’s counterfire program.
Obscure adversary observation posts and reduce their ability to provide accurate target location
for adversary fire support assets.
Obscure adversary direct fire weapons and lasers.
Instill apprehension and increase threat patrolling.
Slow adversary vehicles to blackout speeds.
Increase control problems by preventing effective visual signals and increasing radio traffic.
Defeat night observation devices and reduce the capability of most IR devices.
16
Q
What are the characteristics of illumination
A
Illuminate areas of suspected adversary activity.
Provide illumination for night adjustment of fires.
Harass adversary positions.
Furnish direction to friendly troops for attacks or patrol activities.
Mark targets (by air and ground bursts) for attack by CAS.
“Wash out” threat passive night sight systems when used at ground level.
ATP 3-09.30
17
Q
When a laser range finder is used, distance may be determined to the nearest _ meters.
A
10m
18
Q
Using the flash to bang, the observer counts the number of seconds between the time the round impacts (flash) and the time the sound reaches the observer (bang) and multiply by _ meters/second. The answer is the approximate number of meters between the observer and the round.
A
350
19
Q
The rate of descent for all 120 illumination is _ to _ meters per second
A
8 to 10
20
Q
What must be done before occupying the observation post?
A
Reconnaissance
ATP 3-09.30
21
Q
_ is the most valuable resource for developing situational awareness during occupation.
A
Communication
ATP 3-09.30
22
Q
What are the four items the message to observer consists of?
A
Unit to fire, Change to CFF, Number of rounds, Target Number
23
Q
What are the four techniques that can be used to conduct area adjustment fires
A
Successive bracketing, Hasty bracketing, Creeping fire, one round adjust
ATP 3-09.30
24
Q
_ _ mathematically ensures the observer that the fire for effect rounds will impact within 50 meters of the adjusting point
A
Successive bracketing
ATP 3-09.30
25
The use of quick smoke is used to obscure areas from _ meters up to _ meters
150 to 600
ATP 3-09.30
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When preparing a quick smoke mission, the observer first determines the nature of the _ and the _ of the _ point.
Target, location, adjusting
ATP 3-09.30
27
When conducting a quick smoke what information is usually sent in the third transmission of the CFF?
Length, Maneuver Target line, wind direction, duration.
28
The role of the field artillery is to _, _,or _ the enemy by cannon, rocket, and missile fire to integrate and synchronize all fire support assets into operations.
Suppress, neutralize, destroy
ATP 3-09.30
29
The company/troop commander refines the guidance for fires in the _ _ and _ _ _.
Commanders intent, concept of operations.
30
The _ _ _ is the process by which the supported commander ensures that fires or their effects will have no unintended consequences on friendly units or the scheme of maneuver.
Clearance of fires
31
What are the deviation spotting's?
Left, right, line
ATP 3-09.30
32
There are _ requirements for achieving accurate first round fire for effect
5
33
What are the five target types or entities
Facilities, Individuals, virtual, equipment, organization.
34
An observer's primary mission is _ of _ and _ _ on targets
Placement, timely, accurate fires
35
Field artillery contributes to unified land operations by _ _ in space and time on single or multiple targets with precision, near-precision, or area fire capabilities.
Massing fires
36
The terrain sketch is a _ sketch as precise as possible of the terrain by the observer of the area of responsibility. It aids in _ _ in a static environment.
Panoramic, target location.
37
What does APMI provide to the infantry battalion and which weapon system employs it?
All weather, precision guided munition; 120mm
38
What ordinance does the MQ-9 carry?
AGM 114, GBU 12, 38, 49, 54
39
What ordinance does the MQ-1C carry?
AGM-114
40
What are the 3 types of coordinated attacks?
Simultaneous, Sequential, Random
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The _ _ is a concise means to inform all participants of the flow of the upcoming attack. The minimum information shall include the type of _ and _ _ _.
Game plan, control, method of attack
42
Which models of AH-64s can be equipped with a fire control radar?
AH-64 D&E
43
Danger close indicates friendly troops are within _ probability of incapacitation from the target as determined by the weapon or munition that is delivered or fired.
0.1%
44
How many AH-64s are in an attack company?
8
45
What is the only AGM-114 that is not laser guided?
AGM-114 L
46
What are the 3 employment methods used by Army Attack Aviation?
Max destruction, Continuous attack, phased attack.
47
What information goes into the Rotary wing 5-line brief
Observer identification, Warning order, Friendly location, Friendly Mark, Target location, Target description, Target Mark, Remarks.
48
In a polar plot mission, the FDC only needs to know the _ location.
Observer
49
The goal of every observer is to provide the most accurate _ _ possible by using the full range of capability and equipment
Target Location
50
The objective of an impact registration is to get spotting's of _ rounds (_ _ and _ _) along the observer target line from rounds fired with the same data or from rounds fired with data _ meters apart.
four rounds, (two over and two short), 25 meters apart.
51
List the 14 methods of control
Fire when ready
at my command
cannot observe
time on target
time to target
coordinated illumination
continuous illumination
cease loading
check fire
continuous fire
repeat
request splash
do not load
duration
52
List your 15 subsequent corrections in order
observer target direction
danger close
trajectory
method of fire
distribution
projectile
fuze
volume of fire
deviation correction
range correction
HOB correction
target description
mission type and/or method of control
splash
repeat
53
During a mortar registration, the observer makes range corrections to the nearest _ meters
25 meters
54
What are the five FDC commands used to alert the observer that all information necessary to start, conduct, and cease firing?
Laid, Shot, Ready, Splash, Rounds Complete
55
For a mortar registration, the procedures are identical to an impact registration for artillery. The exception is that once a _ meters bracket has been split and the last round fired is within _ meters of the target, the observer sends refinement corrections to the FDC and ends the mission
100 meter bracket, 50 meters of the target
56
Shell Hexachloroethane-Zinc is time fuzed and function at a height of burst of approximately _ meters. The projectile expels the HC smoke canisters to disperse them in the target area.
50 meters
57
Danger close for artillery and mortars is _ meters and naval gunfire is _ meters.
600 meters, 750 meters
58
When conducting an immediate suppression or immediate smoke mission the CFF is sent in _ transmissions.
One transmission
59
The OF fan has _ radial arms that are _ mils apart and cover _ mils.
17 arms, 100 mils, 1600 mils
60
List two major reasons MARK is included in the method of engagement.
1. To orient oneself in the zone of observation
2. To indicate targets to ground troops, aircraft, or other observers
61
During an illumination mission, in order to achieve fewer shadows than illumination that is concentrated in one place the observer request _ _ _ in the call for fire
Illumination range spread
62
During an illumination mission, when the area to be illuminated has greater width than depth, the observer should request _ _ _ in the call for fire.
Illumination lateral spread
63
The 81mm mortar system fires a round specific only to its particular system. What is that round?
Red phosphorus
64
Altitude may also be determined as vertical shift from the altitude of the observer's position or from a known point to the target. If there is a significant difference in vertical shift of equal or greater than _ meters on altitude between the observer's position or a known point to a target, the observer includes it in the target location. It is expressed as an _ or a _ correction.
35 meters, Up or Down correction
65
List the variables that make up the Mil relation formula. After writing the variables, write the formula according to how it will be used in calculations
R= shift factor.
W= shift in meters.
M= angular deviation in mils.
Formula: W = R × M
66
List the Six elements of the call for fire in order.
Observer identification
Warning order
Target location
Target description
Method of engagement
Method of fire and control
67
List the four characteristics of smoke
Deception smoke
Obscuring smoke
Signaling smoke
Screening smoke
68
Attitude is sent to the nearest _ mils and less than _ mils
100 mils, 3200 mils
69
An Azimuth may be measured in degrees or mils between a reference direction and the line to an observed designated point but, if possible, should be converted to _ before transmitting a call for fire.
Mils
70
A degree is a unit of horizontal clockwise angular measurement that is equal to _ of a circle. Degrees may be converted to mils by multiplying the number of degrees by _.
1/360, 17.78.
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A call for fire is a _ _ prepared by the observer. It contains all the information needed by the FDC to determine the _ of _ _.
Concise message, method of target attack
72
Name three doctrinal common terms that commanders may use to describe the desired effects when providing guidance for fire support
1. Deceive
2. Defeat
4. Degrade
5. Delay
6. Deny
7. Destroy
8. Destruction
9. Disrupt
10. Diversion
11. Interdiction
12. Neutralization
13. Preparation fire
14. Counterpreparation fire
15. Defensive fire
16. Suppress
17. Suppression
18. Suppressive
19. Counterbattery fire
20. Harassing fire
FM 3-09
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The Army's targeting process steps are _ _ _ and _ is integrated with the operations process, joint targeting cycle, and MDMP.
Decide, detect, deliver, and assess
74
The FO is assigned a particular fire support asset; under what FO control option does this fall under?
Designated
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The _ _ _ is a 155mm GPS aided and internal measurement unit guided projectile that uses a jam resistant GPS receiver and guidance package that enables the projectile to fly with GPS accuracy to preprogrammed aim points
M982 series Excalibur
76
Mortars provide unique indirect fires that are _ to the ground maneuver commander.
Responsive
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The rate of descent for the M485A2 155mm illumination is _ meters per second.
5 meters per second
78
The rate of descent for the M721 60mm illumination is _ meters per second
8 Meters per second
79
The warning order contains _ sub-elements. List them below
3, type of mission, size of element to FFE, method of target location
80
A target description must describe the target in enough details that the FDC can determine the amount and type of ammunition to use. The target description should contain the following:
What the target is
What the target is doing
Degree of protection
Number of elements in the target
Size and shape if significant
81
_ _ normally produces the specific effect on a target with minimum ammunition expenditure and reduces vulnerability to enemy target acquisition
Massing fires
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Failure to select proper _ _ _ may result in undesired effects on targets, a reduction in desired effects on target, or excessive expenditure of ammunition.
Shell fuze combination
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The maneuver commander has the responsibility to _ fire support with the _ _ _.
Integrate, scheme of maneuver
84
Understand the different methods of crater analysis
CRATER ANALYSIS
B-5. The first step in crater analysis is to locate a usable crater for determining the direction to the hostile
weapon. The crater should be clearly defined on the ground and should be reasonably fresh.
B-6. Since the crater is the beginning point for plotting the direction to the enemy weapon, the grid coordinates
of the crater should be determined as an eight-digit grid, or as accurately as time and method used will allow.
B-7. The direction to the firing weapon must be determined by one of the methods described in the following
paragraphs.
LOW-ANGLE MTSO CRATER (ARTILLERY)
B-8. There are two methods of obtaining a direction to a hostile weapon from this type of crater. The best
results are obtained by determining a mean, or average, of several directions obtained by using both methods.
The detonation and forward momentum of a fired munition creates a visible pattern at the site of
impact similar to an arrow which points to the rear (towards the weapon from which the round was
fired).
The fuze continues along the line of flight, creating a fuze furrow.
Fuze Furrow and Center-of-Crater Method
B-9. In this method, stakes are placed in the center of crater and in the fuze furrow. Then the direction is
measured to the hostile weapon. (See figure B-2) A variation of this method is to place a stake where the shell entered the ground instead of the fuze furrow and determine the direction in the same manner. This method is
rarely possible, however, since indications of the point of entry are usually destroyed by the explosion of the
shell. The five steps of this method are as follows:
Place a stake in the center of the crater.
Place a second stake in the fuze furrow at the point where the fuze was blown forward to the front of
crater.
Setup direction-measuring instrument in line with the stakes and away from fragments.
Orient the instruments.
Measure the direction to the hostile weapons.
B-10. Another method to measure the direction to a hostile weapon is to bisect the angle formed by the lines of
side-spray (see figure B-3 on page B-4). The seven steps in the side spray method are as follows:
Place a stake in the center of the crater.
Place two stakes, one at the end of each line of side spray, equidistant from the center stake.
Hold a length of communications wire (or another appropriate field-expedient means) to each side-
spray stake, and strike an arc forward of the fuze furrow.
Place a stake where these arcs intersect.
Set up a direction-measuring instrument in line with the center stake and the stake at the intersection
of the arcs.
Orient the instrument.
Measure the direction to the firing weapon.
85
List the Six sub-elements to the method of engagement
Type of adjustment, danger close, mark, trajectory, ammunition, distribution
86
In the method of engagement, the types of adjustment are:
Area fire, precision fire
87
List the 8 critical pieces of information an observer will receive as part of the CAS check-in brief.
Aircrew, Mission #, Number and Type of Aircraft, Position and Altitude, Ordinance, Playtime, Abort Code, Capabilities
JFIRE 3-09.32 pg 43
88
Army SEAD operations are designed to support operational and tactics plans by protecting army aviation assets near the _ _ _ _.
Forward Line of Troops
FM 3-09 pg 3-4
89
Cleared HOT is used during _ _ and _ _ close air support terminal attack control clearance to release ordinance on the pass.
Type 1 and Type 2
JFIRE ATP 3-09.32 pg 88
90
When briefing aircraft on the situation update the acronym TEFACHR is used, what does it stand for?
Threats
Enemy
Friendlies
Artillery
Coordination
Hazards
Remarks
JFIRE ATP 3-09.32 pg 37
91
The transmission of aviation/SOF gunship call for fire considered _ _ _ unless "at my command" or "danger close" has been stated.
Clearance To Fire
JFIRE ATP 3-09.32 pg 179
92
Provide the proper laser safety zone information for a target that is located at 135 degrees from the observer to the target.
075 cw 125
145 cw 195
93
The NSFS CFF is sent in __ transmissions
2
JFIRE ATP 3-09.32 pg 21
94
Which fixed wing aircraft can be equipped with 20mm, 2.75 inch rockets, AGM 65, HARM, SDB, and JASSAM?
F-16
JFIRE ATP 3-09.32 pg 80
95
The MK-82/BLU-111 consists of what ordinance description
500 lb GP
JFIRE ATP 3-09.32 pg 107
96
Know how to authenticate RAMROD
MONKEYSPIT
97
Fixed wing aircraft provide JOINT FS with __, __, __, __ C2, ISR, and SCAR
CAS, AI, FAC(A), SEAD,
JP 3-09 pg 3-7
98
For ___ __ ___ missions, all aircraft delivering ordinance must read back line 4 and line 6 from their system or weapon, as appropriate, in conjunction with other required restrictions
Bomb On Coordinate
JFIRE ATP 3-09.32
99
Target location utilizing the shift from known point method means that the target will be located in relation to a preexisting known point or recorded target. Corrections are sent in _ shift, _ shift, and _ shift
Deviation shift, Range shift, Vertical shift
100
The M22/M24 binoculars reticle pattern is divided into increments of _ mils with shorter hash marks at _ mil increments.
10 mils, 5 mil.
101
What do the FSO responsibilities include?
Plan, coordinate, and execute fire support.
Make recommendations to integrate all fire support assets into the maneuver commander’s scheme
of maneuver.
Integrate the fire support plan with the company troop operation order and operation plan
and address fire support tasks during rehearsals.
Keep key personnel informed of pertinent information (by spot reports and situation reports).
Train the FIST and joint fires observers in applicable fire support matters.
Initiate calls for fire on targets of opportunity and execute planned targets IAW the fire support
plan.
Prepare and disseminate the fire support plan and or execution matrix to key personnel.
Advise the company or troop commander on the positioning and use of company or troop mortars.
Allocate joint fires observers and other observers to maintain surveillance of target and named
areas of interest.
Plan, direct, and manage the employment of observer platforms and laser equipment where they
will best support the commander's concept of operation.
Provide emergency control of CAS and call for and adjust naval surface fire support in the absence
of qualified personnel. See ATP 3-09.32 for additional information.
Ensures that joint fires observers are certified to perform target coordinate mensuration.
102
What are the responsibilities of the Fire support Sergeant?
Be the subject matter expert on the operations and maintenance of all fire support team
equipment.
Keep key personnel informed of pertinent information (by spot reports and situation reports).
Advise the FSO on the allocation and tasking of joint fires observers and other observers.
Train the FIST and forward observers in applicable fire support tactics and techniques.
Initiate calls for fire on targets of opportunity and execute planned targets IAW the fire support
plan.
Supervise the maintenance of team equipment.
Supervise the establishment of FIST digital and voice communications.
At all times during the fire planning and execution process, the Fire Support Sergeant assists the
Fire Support Officer by identifying potential targets that may create unintended consequences that
are to be excluded as No-Fire areas or zones.
103
The FOs primary duty is to _ _ _ then call for, and adjust fire support.
Accurately locate targets
104
What are the additional responsibilities of the FO?
Use target coordinate mensuration tools.
Fully understand responsibility within the observation plan and provide refinement or submit key
targets for inclusion in the company or troop fire plan.
Prepare, maintain, and use situation maps.
Establish and maintain digital and voice communications with the company or troop FIST.
Advise the platoon leader as to the capabilities and limitations of available fire support.
Report combat information.
Provide target information for army attack aviation and CAS execution, and naval surface fire
support.
Must apply the law of war and rules of engagement (ROE) when employing fire support.
105
The forward observer may call for fire from fire support assets available to support the operation. Under what FO control option does that fall under?
Decentralized
106
The FO must contact the FiST for each call for fire. Under what FO control option does this fall under?
Centralized
107
What are the five HOB spotting's?
Mixed
Grazed
Air
Mixed air
Mixed grazed
108
What are the seven range spotting's?
Range correct
Target
Doubtful
Over
Short
Lost
Unobserved
109
What does ten seconds refer to when conducting TGO?
Standby for laser on in approximately 10 seconds 3-09.32
110
_ _ _ is planning and executing of fire so targets are adequately covered by a suitable weapon or group of weapons.
fire support coordination
111
The GBU-38 (v)1 is described as a _ with a _ bomb body
GBU-38 (v)1: JDAM with a Mk-82 bomb body.
3-09.32
112
List the 4 AH-64D/E rotary wing weapons.
2.75 inch rockets Hellfire,
APKWS
30 mm
AGM 114 "hellfire"
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113
List the 3 primary effects of the MK82/BLU 111 general purpose bomb.
Effects: blast, fragmentation, and limited cratering. 3-09.32
114
What is the basic principle of army SEAD operations?
The basic principle of Army SEAD operations is see-kill.
115
Name the four targeting effects through which suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD) operations are accomplished.
denial, degradation, destruction, and disruption.
3-09
116
Unguided ordinance dropped from medium to high altitude above an overcast on coordinates accurate enough to achieve the support commander's objectives for CAS, is an example of _ _ _.
BOMB ON COORDINATE
JP 3-09.3
117
What are the effects of a MK-84/BLU-117?
Effects: blast, fragmentation, and cratering. 3-09.32
118
What are the recommended ordinance options for buildings?
Jdam Ljdam lgb sdb gp
3-09.32
119
What are the conditions for effective CAS?
thoroughly trained personnel with well-developed skills, effective planning and integration, effective command and control (C2), air superiority, target marking and/or acquisition, streamlined and flexible procedures, and appropriate ordnance.
120
Unguided ordinance dropped with CAS aircraft TALLY or CONTACT and employing on the target mark, is an example of _ _ _.
BOMB ON TARGET
JP 3-09.3
121
What are the five considerations for using laser spot trackers?
• LOS
• Pulse repetition frequency (PRF)
• The direction of attack
• The laser target designator must designate the target at the correct time, and for the correct length of time.
• The delivery system
3-09.3
122
When laser designating for an aircraft the aircraft is required to be within the _ degrees attack zone, with _ to _ degree zone being the most preferred or optimal.
Aircraft are required to be within the 120-degree attack zone with 10-to-45 degree zone being preferred/optimal.
3-09.3
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_ _ is an effective method for establishing an IP or BP in the absence of control points or when their location does not sufficiently support the target engagement.
Keyhole template
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