Fire Discipline Flashcards
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1
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In what manner are subsequent elevations ordered to the guns?
A
A. New Elevation
B. Add or Drop
2
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During any Fire Mission, what orders are required for a gun to be initially loaded?
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A. Load B. Adjust Fire C. Fire for Effect D. Tank Alert E. Engage during Fire Mission Open Action F. "X" rounds Fire for Effect G. Continuous Illumination G. Coordinated Illumination
3
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What does CEASE LOADING mean and what, if any, special orders cancel or modify it?
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MEANING: Guns are not to be reloaded. (All action on the guns with the exception of loading shall continue in accordance with the orders received.)
CANCELLED BY: CANCEL CEASE LOADING. New mission.
4
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What does CHECK FIRING mean and what, if any, special orders cancel or modify it?
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MEANING: Stop firing immediately. All action on the guns with the exception of firing shall continue in accordance with orders received.
CANCELLED BY:
CANCEL CHECK FIRING
5
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What does CONTINUOUS FIRE mean and what, if any, special orders cancel or modify it?
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MEANING: Guns are loaded and fired continuously at fire for effect. On this order, the guns shall continue to fire until fire is temporarily suspended by CEASE LOADING, CHECK FIRING or the fire mission is terminated
6
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What does REST mean and what, if any, special orders cancel or modify it?
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MEANING: Is a command that indicates unit(s) or gun(s) to which it is addressed shall not follow up fire orders during the time it is in force. The detachment commander may order routine work and detachments remain at their positions in action.
CANCELLED BY:
CANCEL REST
7
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What does STAND EASY mean and what, if any, special orders cancel or modify it?
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MEANING: Used by the CPO to order withdrawal of detachments from the guns except at the termination of a fire mission when END OF MISSION shall be used. The detachment commander may also use STAND EASY.
CANCELLED BY: TAKE POST or a new fire mission
8
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What does STAND FAST mean and what, if any, special orders cancel or modify it?
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MEANING: Used only for local safety and may be ordered by any person in the interest of safety. On its receipt all action on the gun position shall cease immediately and all persons shall remain motionless at their positions.
CANCELLED BY: CANCEL STAND FAST and can only be ordered by the originator.
9
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What does TAKE POST mean and what, if any, special orders cancel or modify it?
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MEANING: Used by the CPO or detachment commander when detachments are required to assume their positions in action.
CANCELLED BY:
STAND EASY or END OF MISSION
10
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What does VERIFY mean and what, if any, special orders cancel or modify it?
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MEANING:
Attention is drawn to an obvious mistake or omission.
11
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What does PREMATURE mean and what, if any, special orders cancel or modify it?
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MEANING: Round has exploded in bore, at muzzle or in front of gun (100+ metres).
12
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After initial loading, guns will be reloaded on what orders?
A
A. During adjustment:
- Elevation - Load
B. During Fire for Effect:
- "X" rounds Fire for Effect - Load - Time on Target - During Coordinated Illumination - Continuous Illumination
13
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How may alterations to gun correction be ordered?
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A. New Gun Correction
B. Raise or Lower
14
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What cancels a previously ordered gun correction?
A
A. A new gun correction
B. New Fire Mission
15
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How are Fuze Corrections ordered to the Guns?
A
A. Length
B. Shorten
C. New gun correction
16
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Are fuze settings cumulative? How are they cancelled?
A
No. They are not cumulative.
Cancelled by ordering a new fuze setting
17
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When may the CPO order “LOAD” in his initial sequence of orders?
A
Any time after the orders pertaining to ammunition are complete.
18
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You have been ordered to fire “5 ROUNDS FIRE FOR EFFECT”. After firing two rounds, a new order is received: “6 ROUNDS FIRE FOR EFFECT”. What is the total number of rounds you would fire?
A
8 Rounds
19
Q
Name three ways of determining when a gun is hot.
A
A. Spittle test
B. Touch Test
C. Paint Blisters
20
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What orders terminate a fire mission?
A
A. End of Mission
B. Tank Alert
21
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What is the aim of Fire Discipline?
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To ensure that in response to fire orders the appropriate action is taken at the guns strictly in accordance with the intention of the originator and with the minimum of delay.
22
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Why are Fire Orders given in a specific sequence?
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To minimize delay and to ensure that mistakes or omissions are readily detected.
23
Q
When is “ROUNDS COMPLETE” reported to the CPO by a detachment commander?
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When ordered to by the CPO (after all rounds have been fired as ordered in fire for effect).
24
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In his initial orders to the guns, the CPO will order the bearing. How may he order alterations to bearings?
A
A. New bearing
B. Right or Left
25
What is the standard interval between firing of guns on the order "BATTERY RIGHT/LEFT"?
5 Seconds
26
Orders have been received which will result in your gun being left loaded when it is hot. What report will you make to the CPO?
Number "X" loaded. Gun Hot.
27
What two orders may be given to prepare the gun position for possible armoured or ground attack?
Armoured Vehicles: TANK ALERT
| Ground Troops: FIRE MISSION OPEN ACTION
28
Engagement orders for the defence of the gun position contain what four elements?
A. Warning order
B. Location
C. Description
D. Method of Engagement
29
What order gives the detachment commander authority to assume control during an open action mission?
"ENGAGE"
30
During "TANK ALERT", what order will cause a detachment commander to cease his engagement?
A. Right or Left sector
B. Reference point
C. GPO or Section Leader personally directing it onto target.
31
List three ways in which a gun loaded with wrong ammunition can be cleared.
A. Number _____,
B. Number _____,
C. Number _____, fire as first round fire for effect.
32
If the guns are to be fired in succession from the "RIGHT", what order can be expected from the CPO? (Give examples in adjustment and fire for effect.)
A. AMC No 1 and No 2, Battery Right, Adjust Fire
B. AMC Battery Right, 1 Round Fire for Effect.
33
What order(s) cancel(s) CONVERGE?
A. New Converge
B. Cancel Converge
34
In his initial orders to the guns, the CPO ordered the original bearing in the form "BEARING 3256". What orders could he use to change this bearing? Give examples.
A. New bearing
- "Bearing 3260"
B. Bearing Right or Left
- "Bearing R6"
35
“QUADRANT LAYING” was ordered after you fired the first round of adjustment. What should the CPO order along with it?
Report Quadrant Elevation
36
In his initial orders to the guns, the CPO ordered the original gun correction in the form "GUN CORRECTION PLUS 5". What orders could he use to change this gun correction? Give examples.
A. New Gun Correction
- "Gun Correction +7
B. Gun Correction Raise or Lower
- " Gun Correction Raise 6
37
Does a new fuze correction cancel an old one?
Yes
38
There are times when the CPO will want to control the moment of firing the gun(s). What order will be used to do this?
AT MY COMMAND
39
If there is an order to control the moment of firing the gun(s), what report will you make (as Number 1 of number three gun) to the CPO if it is used?
Number 3 Ready
40
In his initial orders to the gun the CPO ordered the original elevation in the form "ELEVATION 348". What orders could he use to change this elevation? Give examples.
A. New Elevation
- "Elevation 360"
B. Elevation Add or Drop
- "Elevation Add 6
41
What order gives the Number 1 the authority to control the shoot in a tank alert or direct fire fire mission?
ENGAGE
42
What is the CPO's responsibility with respect to fire discipline?
A. Passage of fire orders to the guns so they can be readily understood and carried out
B. Edit
C. Issue them so they can be readily understood and carried out.
43
What are the particulars of the GPO's ammunition order? List them in correct order and give a complete and logical example.
A. Projectile
B. Fuze
C. Propellant
D. Charge
44
Give an example of an RCPO's message to observer using all elements that may be included, in the proper sequence.
A. Regiment
B. WP
C. 3 Rounds
D. CS 1234
45
How is "CONVERGE" ordered and how may it be cancelled?
A. Converge _______
B. Cancel Converge
C. New Converge
46
List the methods by which an interval may be cancelled.
A. Cancel interval
B. New interval
C. A new order for FFE
47
By what methods may an observer send the target location in his initial call for fire? Give an example of each.
A. Grid Reference
- 123 987
B. Target number or known point
- CS 1230
C. Reference to a target number or known point
- "FROM CS 1234, DIR 1220, RIGHT 400, DROP 200
D. Polar Coordinates
- "DIRECTION 3170, DISTANCE 2800"
48
What conditions must be satisfied before the GPO can order "CEASE FIRING" to the guns?
A. Guns are empty
B. Move orders received
49
If you wanted to draw the observer’s attention to an obvious mistake in his orders, what order do you use?
Verify
50
What elements should be included in the description of target from the observer?
A. Target Type
B. Degree of Protection
C. Size
D. Target activity
51
What is the interval for "Batter Right/Left"?
A. 5 Seconds by convention
B. New interval is ordered
52
In an HE airburst mission Number 3 has been ordered to load but the GPO has not yet ordered a fuze setting. What order/report does the Number 1 make, if any?
Verify Fuze
53
What are the elements of engagement orders for the defence of the gun position? Give an example.
A. Warning Order
- "Tank Alert"
B. Target Location
- "Right sector"
C. Target Description
-"Method of Engagement"
54
Write out how the following orders are spoken:
A. A bearing of 460 mils
B. A fuze setting of 22 seconds
C. The target number ZP2105
A. Bearing Zero Four Six Zero
B. Fuze Two Two Point Zero
C. Target Zulu Papa Two One Zero Five
55
Does a new gun correction cancel a previously ordered one?
Yes
56
If "At My Command" is not in effect, when can the detachment commander order fire to his gun:
A. During Adjustment:
- On Receipt of an elevation
B. During Fire for Effect:
- On receipt of a method of FFE
57
List three ways in which a gun loaded with wrong ammunition can be cleared to join the rest of the battery in Fire for Effect.
A. Number _____, Fire/Empty Gun
B. Number _____, Unload
C. Number _____, Fire as First round Fire for Effect
58
If the guns are to be fired in succession from the "Right" what order must the GPO give? (Give examples.)
A. During adjustment (2 guns)?
-"At My Command, Number 1 and Number 2, Battery Right, Adjust Fire"
B. During Fire for Effect?
-"At My Command, Battery Right, 1 Round Fire for Effect"
59
What conditions must be satisfied before the GPO can order "Cease Firing" to the guns?
A. Guns Empty
B. Move orders received and it is time to move
60
The OP sends the order “2 rounds followed by 4 rounds Fire for Effect 20 seconds”. Explain how the guns will fire on this order.
Fire 3 rounds as quickly as possible, then a 20-second interval between third and fourth and for all subsequent rounds thereafter.
61
Indicate the type and number of rounds you will fire in adjustment and Fire for Effect upon receipt of the following orders:
A. Proximity in Effect 3 Rounds
B. Proximity in Adjustment, WP in Effect 5 Rounds
C. HE Delay in Effect 2 Rounds
D. Proximity 6 Rounds
A. ADJUSTMENT - HE Quick
FFE - Proximity 3 Rounds
B. ADJUSTMENT - Proximity
FFE -
ADJUSTMENT - HE Quick
FFE - WP 5 Rounds
C. ADJUSTMENT - HE Quick
FFE - Delay 2 Rounds
D. ADJUSTMENT - Proximity
FFE - Proximity 6 Rounds
62
As the method of fire in the OP's orders you receive "Continuous Illumination". Would you order an interval? If so, what would you base this on?
Yes. Based on 1/2 timing for illuminating.
- 30 seconds for 105mm
- 60 seconds for 155mm
63
What will the method of fire and control element of the observer's orders indicate?
A. Whether adjustment will be done
B. Method of Fire for Effect
C. Time of delivery of fire
64
"FIRE MISSION" is normally coupled with the number of guns or the size of the fire unit to engage the target. If the observer does not name the specific fire unit to be used, who will designate the guns to engage and what will this be based on.
A. RCPO or GPO
B. Based on target description and number of guns available.
65
When is a message to the observer sent?
A. When there are restrictions to the number of guns or quantity/type of ammunition.
B. When the observer has omitted a "Must Order"
C. When the observer is not authorized to fire the number of guns or ammunition sent in the initial orders.
66
Is a bad ram reported to the observer? If so, why? If not, why?
Yes it is because the round could land several hundred metres short.
67
What order may the observer use to control the time of deliver of fire?
A. At My Command
B. TOT coupled with a timing
68
What are the stages of a Fire Mission?
A. Initial call for fire is sent
B. Adjustment if necessary
C. FFE is opened, adjusted if necessary
D. Record target if necessary
E. Terminate the mission
69
You have arrived on the gun position, completed the set up of the Main CP and reported READY in accordance with Regimental SOPs. You discover that you have not yet received Met. What report do you send to the BC and observer?
Met not available
70
Call Sign 0 has just sent you a met message and it is now available for use. What report do you send and whom do you send it to?
A. Met Ready
B. RCPO
71
You are the GPO and Number 2 reports "Bad Ram" during a fire mission.
A. What do you do?
B. What does the observer do when you report to him?
A. Report "Number "X" "Bad Ram" to observer.
B. The observer shall order the gun to fire into a safe area or tell the gun to unload.
72
Number 2 fired a round that was badly rammed and it explodes 50 metres in front of his gun.
A. What do you report to the GPO?
B. To whom do you report the information.
A. “Premature, Number 2 at muzzle”
B. All prematures shall be immediately reported to the observer and to the next higher artillery CP.
73
What must you order when two or more guns are to be used in adjustment?
The GPO shall ensure that they fire simultaneously by ordering AMC.
74
List the basic elements of a call for fire.
A. Observer Identification
B. Warning Order
C. Location of Target
D. Description of Target
E. Method of Engagement
F. Method of Fire and Control
75
In his initial orders to the guns, the GPO will order the original bearing in the form "Bearing 2840". What orders could be used to change this bearing? Give examples.
A. A bearing in the same form as the origin
- "Bearing 2845"
B. An alteration which is cumulative
- "Bearing Left/Right 5"
76
In his initial orders to the guns, the GPO will order the original elevation in the form of "Elevation 249". What orders could he use to change this elevation? Give examples.
A. An elevation in the same form as the original
- "Elevation 255"
B. An alternation which is cumulative
- "Elevation Add/Drop 4"
77
There are times when the GPO will want to control the moment of firing the gun(s).
A. What order will be used to do this?
B. What will you report to the GPO when you are prepared to fire? (You are the number one of the number 3 gun)
C. What will the GPO order before you fire? (You are the Number 1 of number 3 gun.)
A. "At My Command"
B. "Number 3 Ready"
C. "Fire" or "Number 3 Fire"
78
How would the GPO order fuze corrections out to (give examples):
A. The whole battery
B. A named gun
A. "Fuze Correction Lengthen/ Shorten 0.5"
B. "Fuze Correction, Number 3, Lengthen/Shorten Point 2"
79
Are fuze corrections cumulative?
No
80
Does a new fuze correction cancel the previous one?
Yes
81
When may the CPO order “LOAD”?
At any time when the orders pertaining to ammunition have been issued to the guns.
82
What orders can cancel a Fire Mission?
A. "End of Mission"
B. Order for a new mission
C. Tank Alert
83
What four elements or parts will be included in the orders to the gun for defence of the gun position? (Give an example of each.)
A. Warning Order
- "Tank Alert"
B. Location of Target
- "Right Sector"
C. Description of Target
- "Armoured Cars Moving Right"
D. Method of Engagement
- Engage
84
What order is used to terminate "Tank Alert"?
CANCEL TANK ALERT
85
What order gives the Number 1 authority to control the shoot in a Tank Alert or Fire Mission Open Action?
ENGAGE
86
What methods can the GPO use to point out a target location in a mission where direct fire is to be used?
A. Reference to sector
B. By use of reference point
C. By personally directing the gun onto the target
87
Give an example of the order used correctly to fire the battery with 1 Round Fire for Effect.
A. At My Command
B. Battery Right
C. 1 Round FFE
88
What is the GPO’s responsibility with respect to fire discipline?
Passage of fire orders to the guns. Edit and issue them so they can be readily understood and carried out
89
The mission is simple area neutralization so the CPO changes the adjusting gun and continues the adjustment. However, you remember that under certain conditions the CPO cannot change the adjusting gun without reference to the observer. List the five situations in which the CPO must refer to the OP before he can change the adjusting gun
A. When the observer has named the adjusting gun
B. Danger close mission
C. Registration mission
D. Laser Point
E. Destruction
90
The first fire mission is sent to the CP. The first round of adjustment has just gone down range when the adjusting gun (#2) reports that he is unable to continue with the mission because his sight mount is broken and the gun mechanic estimates it will take about 60 minutes to repair it. Give the complete report that the CPO will send out and who he will send it to.
"2 out, 60 Minutes"
Sent to the BC, Observers and the RCPO
91
How can you alter the following orders to the guns?
A. Bearing
B. Gun Corrections
C. Elevation
A. A New bearing shall be ordered. Alteration may be ordered by using Left/Right
B. By using fresh gun corrections or by ordering "Raise or Lower"
C. By ordering a new elevation or an alteration by using "Add or Drop"
92
List the four parts of the GPO's ammunition orders and give an example of each.
A. Projectile
- "White Phosphorus"
B. Fuze
- "M564 Time"
C. Propellant
- "White Bag"
D. Charge
- Charge 7
93
When must the GPO refer to the observer before changing the adjusting gun?
A. When the observer has named the adjusting gun
B. During a Danger Close mission
C. During a Registration mission
D. During a Laser Point mission
E. During a Destruction mission
94
What terminates a Fire Mission?
A. End of Mission
B. Fire Mission
C. Tank Alert
95
List the four elements in a message to observer and give examples of each.
A. Guns/Batteries to Fire
- "Regiment"
B. Fuze/Projectile or both
-"Proximity"
C. Quantity of Ammunition
-"3 Rounds"
D. Target Number
- "CS1234"
96
During a fire mission, you have ordered the guns to fire CBT and the GPO reports "NUMBER 4 LOADED HE". Give three examples of orders that you can give to clear the gun.
A. Number 4 Fire
B. Number 4 Unload
C. Number 4 fire as first round of FFE
97
To avoid delay, the GPO may change the adjusting gun without reference to the OP except on five occasions. What are they?
A. The OP has ordered the adjusted gun
B. Registration
C. Destruction Mission
D. Danger Close Mission
E. Laser Point
98
When the observer does not specify a type of ammunition, what type of ammunition will the observer see fired on the target?
HE Quick
99
What happens if the observer does not specify the number of guns.
It will be designated by the RCPO or the GPO, based on the target description and size.
100
What happens if the observer does not send ALT?
It will be determined by the CP on the map.
101
If direction GT is used on a regimental or higher target, what must happen?
The adjusting battery will determine the direction and circulate it to the other batteries including the RCPO
102
What are the distributions of fire?
A. Converge
B. Parallel
C. Circular Radius
D. Special Procedures (Linear, deliberate smoke, illumination, RAAMS, ADAMS, DPICM and APICM).
103
On receipt of a call for fire from the observer, the RCPO or GPO (as applicable) shall comply immediately with all details unless what?
A. There are restrictions on the number of guns or types and quantity of ammunition.
B. The observer has omitted any of the essential elements.
C. The observer is not authorized to fire the number of guns he has stated in his call for fire.
104
Explain "CEASE LOADING". How do you cancel this order?
"CEASE LOADING" means the guns are not to be reloaded and fire shall be brought to an end with the bores clear. All actions continue with the exception of loading. Cancel "CEASE LOADING" by ordering "CANCEL CEASE LOADING" or by ordering a new fire mission.
105
108. In what situation will the order "SPLASH" be sent to the OP?
A. When the fire mission is conducted by an airborne observer.
B. When the target is being engaged at high angle.
C. When the observer orders "REPORT SPLASH".
106
What special techniques or steps must one adopt with an air observation post
A. Announce "SPLASH"
B. If the observer does not mention any direction, use direction GT
107
What are the special types of engagement?
A. Registration
B. Mark
C. Danger Close
D. Adjust Fire Plan and Future Engagements
E. Destruction
108
How would you indicate a target by polar coordinates? give an example
By giving a "Direction" to the target and a "Distance" to the target. This may be coupled with an additional order of Up/Down or an elevation.
109
List the basic elements of a call for fire.
A. Observer Identification
B. Warning Order
C. Location of Target
D. Description of Target
E. Method of Enagagement
F. Method of Fire and Control
110
Explain the meaning of EMPTY GUNS and, if any, the appropriate order to modify or cancel it
Detachment commanders shall order their guns to fire on receipt of the orders.
CPO will report GUNS EMPTY after all guns have reported empty.
111
Explain the meaning of TARGET and, if any, the appropriate order to modify or cancel it
Used during laser adjusted fire mission.
Indicates that the new direction and distance is a new target location not a correction.
112
Explain the meaning of SPLASH and, if any, the appropriate order to modify or cancel it
Warn observer of the imminent burst of a round (five seconds before).
Used when:
- the mission is being conducted by an airborne observer
- the target is being engaged with high angle fire
- observer orders REPORT SPLASH
113
You have received a fire mission regiment by an ordering observer.
A. What message will be sent by the RCPO before any fire is received?
B. What elements are contained in this message?
C. If Direction GT is used for this fire mission, who would be responsible for circulating the direction?
A. Message to Observer
B. - Guns of batteries to fire
- Projectile, fuze or both
- Number of rounds FFE
- Target Number
C. The adjusting battery is responsible for determining the direction from the adjusting troop and circulating it to other batteries and the RCPO.
114
C/S 11 is engaging a target with HE Time.
A. What orders will he send to change the height of burst?
B. What orders would the GPO send to the guns to effect the change?
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A. Lengthen/Shorten
- "Shorten 1.0"
OR
Give an Up/Down correction
- "UP 40"
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B. New fuze
OR
Fuze correction Lengthen/
Shorten
115
The OP sends the order four rounds Fire for Effect to you in the CP. Once you report rounds complete, the OP orders repeat.
A. What order do you send to the guns?
B. What are the two occasions during FFE, the OP cannot use the order "REPEAT"
A. "4 Rounds Fire for Effect"
B. If the number of rounds or the interval is changed "REPEAT" shall not be used.
116
The observer orders "Empty Guns". Your guns are loaded. What do you do?
Fire the guns after ensuring they are pointed at a safe battery elevation.
117
If an air observer does not order a direction, what direction do the guns use?
Direction GT
118
How may the location of a target be indicated? Give an example of each.
A. Grid reference, i.e., GRID 482 642 ALT 125'.
b. Target number or known point, i.e., ZP 1242 or Registration Point 1.
C. By reference from a known point, using a direction, target grid correction and an alteration in altitude, i.e., From CS 1234, Direction 1220, Right 200, Drop 200, Up 20.
D. Polar coordinates, i.e., Direction 3170, Distance 2800, Down 25.
119
What information should be included in target descriptions? Give an example of a complete target description
A. Target Type
B. Degree of Protection
C. Size
D. Activity
EXAMPLE: 12 Trucks in woods radius 200
120
During a fire mission, the GPO reports “CRESTED LOW ANGLE”. What order can you give so that you may continue engaging the target?
High Angle
121
If you have sent the order "LEFT 120" and suddenly realize it should be "RIGHT 120", how do you correct this error? (Show the order you would send.)
CHECK FIRING
CANCEL LEFT 120
RIGHT 120
CANCEL CHECK FIRING
122
How does the observer indicate he will adjust with HE Quick and fire the fuze PROX in effect?
Proximity in effect
123
What report would you make to the assistant that the burst was not observed?
Lost
124
How would a change in interval only be ordered?
A. By the order "CANCEL INTERVAL"
B. By ordering a new interval
- "one zero seconds"
C. By a new order of FFE
125
How would you indicate a target by polar coordinates? Give a complete example.
By giving a "DIRECTION" and a "DISTANCE" to the target. This may be coupled with an additional order of "UP/DOWN"
126
C/S 22 is engaging a target with HE TIME. What orders will he send to change the height of burst?
Normally Up/Down,
- "UP 40".
Perhaps lengthen/shorten,
- "SHORTEN 1.0".
127
What does the FOO want to see when he orders the following:
A. WP in adjustment, 5 rounds.
B. Delay in adjustment.
C. PROX 6 rounds followed by WP 3 rounds fire for effect 10 seconds.
A. 5 rounds of HE at fire for effect.
B. HE quick in fire for effect.
C. 7 rounds, the seventh being a WP round, an interval of 10 seconds and another WP.
128
What features are included in a target description?
A. Type
B. Degree of Protection
C. Size (Circle, Rectangle, Linear)
D. Activity
129
What type of engagement would you send in your initial orders if you need to engage a bunker with a vital CP and you have a battery of 155mm.
Destruction
130
What type of engagement would you send in your initial orders if you need accurate fire from your guns and no survey or met is available?
Registration or Laser Point
131
What type of engagement would you send in your initial orders if you are with a combat team and the commander tells you that an F-18 is about to engage the main objective?
Mark
132
What type of engagement would you send in your initial orders if you are in a defensive position and a tank platoon is approaching your position. The enemy stops in a gully 300m away from your forward troops?
Danger Close
133
You engage in a fire mission with three guns and you want to see the guns fire successively. What will be your method?
3 GUNS BTY RIGHT A/F
OR
BTY RIGHT 1 RND FFE
134
When can't the order "CANCEL" be used?
When a fire order contains a quantity or type of ammunition
135
You are adjusting the height of burst for a time fuze, how will you send the correction to the CP?
Up/Down (meters are understood)
136
You are adjusting the height of burst for a Proximity fuze, how will you send the correction to the CP?
Lengthen/Shorten (when all rounds impact to the ground – shorten 1.0)
137
From the following orders indicate which ones are correct. If there is a problem with the order, give the order correctly.
A. Reference C4110, modify H hours to read 1420.
- Modify C4110; amend to read H hours 1420.
B. Dwell at CS 1684.
- Dwell on CS 1684.
C. Dwell at plus 10.
- Correct.
D. CEASE LOADING on fire plan.
- CEASE LOADING last chance or CEASE LOADING on C4110.
138
The CPO orders "EMPTY GUNS". Your howitzer is loaded. What do you do as the No 1 and what report do you make to the CPO?
A. Fire the gun at last bearing and elevation ordered
B. Report gun empty
139
You are the GPO on the gun position. You observe enemy infantry to the right front of your position forming for an attack on your battery. List the orders you would give for the defence of your gun position and a complete example.
A. Warning Order
- "Fire Mission Right Section, Open Action"
B. Location
- "Right Sector by Red Barn"
C. Description
-"Enemy Forming Up"
D. Method of Engagement
-"2 Rounds FFE, Engage."
140
You are the CPO at C/S 2. The MiliPAC fails. What report do you make and whom do you send this report to?
Computer out.
Send this report to BC, FOOs and Regimental Command Post.
141
The report "SHOT" has been sent, then you, the GPO, have made an error and fired at R200 instead of A200 (the observer had ordered A200). What report/action is necessary? (Assume "AT MY COMMAND" has not been ordered.)
A. Neglect
B. Last round was fired at R200
C. Action
- Another round is fired at the correct data without any order from the observer
142
Produce the GPO's complete initial sequence of orders for the following fire mission:
```
2 this is 21
FM 1 gun
Grid 675 384, Alt 30
Direction 1650
Coy on hill
Radius 200 digging in
Mark
Red Smoke 2 rounds
AMC
1 round fire for effect
```
```
Gun Data
Charge 6 White Bag
Projectile Lot CA3-5A
Converge R3
Gun Correction +2
Bearing 4321
Elevation 302
Smoke Red
Fuze 17.3
```
```
FM #3
Mark
Smoke Red, Lot CA3-5A,
White Bag, Charge 6
Converge R3
Bearing 4321
Gun Correction +2
Fuze 17.3
Load
AMC
Elevation 302
1 round fire for effect
Company on hill
```
143
Produce the GPO's complete initial sequence of orders for the following fire mission:
```
CC 1 this is 29
FM Regt
Grid 354 271, Alt 40
Direction 2030
Coy posn of assembly in woodline, 400 100
Adjusting CS 3151
WP in adjustment,
PROX in effect
3 rounds
AMC
2 Adjust fire
```
```
Gun Data
WP Charge 5
Green Bag
Bearing 6337
Gun correction +4
Conv L5
Elevation 299
```
```
FM Regt
Adj CS 3151
WP Green Bag, Charge 5
Prepare 3 rounds PROX per gun
Converge L5
Bearing 6337
Gun correction +4
No ____ Load
AMC
Elevation 299
No 4 A/F
Coy posn of assembly
```
144
Produce the GPO's complete initial sequence of orders for the following fire mission:
```
0 and CC 1 this is 29
FM Div
CS 3152
Battalion in open
Radius 800 advancing
High Angle
PROX 5 rounds
AMC
5 rounds fire for effect
```
```
Gun Data
Bearing 1791
Fuze 18.0
Elevation 1076
Converge L2
Charge 4
Gun correction -3
```
```
FM div
High angle
PROX, charge 4, prepare 5 rounds per gun
Converge L2
Bearing 1791
Gun correction -3
Fuze 18.0
Load
AMC
Elevation 1076
5 rounds FFE
Battalion in open
```
145
You have been firing on a gun programme. You completed firing in the first serial. Now, as you look at your watch you see that you have 20 seconds before you fire on the next serial. You have already applied the correct converge, bearing, gun correction and elevation; can you load? (Assume your gun is not hot.)
Yes
146
You just received the order "WP, Quick, Charge 5, Load", but the gun was loaded on the FPF with HE. Obviously the CPO forgot this. What report do you make to the GPO? (You are number 3 gun.)
"Number 3, Loaded HE"
147
Your gun has just completed firing a method of 2 rounds FFE. Do you report "ROUNDS COMPLETE" to the command post?
Not unless ordered
148
You are being given initial orders and after you applied them you looked along the barrel and noticed that there is a tree top directly in the line of fire. What do you report to the GPO? (You are number 3 gun.)
"Number 3, Crested"
149
```
From this observer's sequence of orders, give your initial orders to guns:
2 this is 22
FM 3 Guns
GR 1247 6932
Altitude 250
Direction 2320
Registration
HE followed by Time
Adjust Fire
```
Additional Information:
You are using MAPS, charge 5, prepare 4 rounds time per gun, converge number 2 right 4, gun correction number 2 plus 2, elevation 259, bearing 4725.
```
FM No 1, 2, and 3
Registration
HE Quick, charge 5
Prepare 4 rounds time per gun
Conv No 2 right 4
Bearing 4725
Gun Correction No 2 plus 2
Elevation 259
No 2 adjust fire
```
150
When the enemy penetrates the friendly lines of defence, the GPO will want to get things on the gun position ready to engage the enemy by direct fire. At the moment, there is nothing in sight, what will the GPO order if he suspects:
A. AFV equipment may attack?
B. Softer vehicles and personnel on foot may attack?
A. "Prepare for Tanks"
B. "Prepare for Open Action."
151
The enemy is in sight now, and the GPO sees they are in tanks.
A. What will his warning order be?
B. If they were infantry on foot what would his warning order be?
A. "TANK ALERT"
B. "FIRE MISSION OPEN ACTION"
152
The GPO orders "Empty Guns". Your howitzer is loaded. What do you do as the Number 1 and what report do you make to the GPO?
A. Fire the gun at last bearing and elevation ordered/
B. Report "Gun Empty"
153
You are the GPO and you need to order a change of charge to the guns when engaged in a Fire Mission. What are the orders you give to the guns?
A. Number "X" Check Firing/ "Check Firing"
B. Cartridge case only "Unload" or charge bags only (unload)
C. Charge (correct charge)
D. "Cancel Check Firing"
154
A shell fragment from enemy CB fire has struck and broken the panoramic telescope of number 3 gun. What report does the Number 1 make to the GPO?
"Number 3 Out of Action, Panoramic telescope broken and time estimate"
155
As CPO, you have just fired a round in response to the command “Elevation 520, 4 Rounds, Fire for Effect”. You get the order “6 Rounds, Fire for Effect”. At the end of the engagement, how many rounds has each gun fired?
7 Rounds
156
List the five situations in which the CPO must refer to the OP before he can change the adjusting gun.
A. When the observer has named the adjusting gun.
B. Danger close mission.
C. Registration mission.
D. Laser point.
E. Destruction.
157
The first fire mission is sent to the CP. The first round of adjustment has just gone down range when the adjusting gun (#2) reports that he is unable to continue with the mission because his sight mount is broken and the gun mechanic estimates it will take about 60 minutes to repair it.
Give the complete report that the CPO will send out and who he will send it to.
"2 Out of Action, sight, 60 minutes."
Must send to the BC, Observers and the RCPO
158
In his initial orders to the guns, the GPO orders the original gun correction in the form "Gun Correction Plus 5." What orders could be use to change this gun correction? Give examples.
A. "Gun Correction Plus 5" (a new gun correction)
B. "Gun Correction Raise/Lower 5"
159
You have already fired the first adjusting round when you hear the GPO order "Quadrant Laying". What should he have added to this order?
"Report Quadrant Elevation"
160
The adjusting gun has just fired a round which hit the target. The GPO then orders “1 Round Fire for Effect”. Will the guns fire? If not, why not?
No. The CP must order an elevation for the first round of Fire for Effect.
161
The GPO originally ordered "HE Quick, Charge 5" as the ammunition. He then ordered "WP Time, Charge 6" but realized after the guns had acknowledged this order that it was incorrect and that the previous ammunition was in fact correct. What order would he give to cancel the second ammunition order?
"CEASE LOADING"
"HE QUICK CHARGE 5"
"CANCEL CEASE LOADING"
162
The GPO ordered "At My Command, 4 Rounds Fire for Effect" and all the guns acknowledged. The OP then changes the order and wants 8 Rounds Fire for Effect. What order must the GPO give?
" 8 ROUND FIRE FOR EFFECT"
163
The OP Officer, C/S 11, orders 10 rounds Fire for Effect 20 seconds. After firing two rounds, he decided only five rounds in Fire for Effect are required.
A. What will he order?
B. What will the GPO order to the Guns?
C. How would a change in interval only be ordered?
A. "3 ROUNDS FFE, 20 SECONDS"
B. "3 ROUNDS FFE, 20 SECONDS
```
C. "CANCEL INTERVAL"
OR
By ordering a new interval
OR
By ordering a new FFE
```
164
You are the CPO of C/S 1. You receive the following orders from the OP:
```
1 this is 11
FM Bty
GR 112 259, alt 110
Dir 2590
Tank pl in open, rad 150
Adjusting ZP 1120
High Angle
DPICM in effect, 10 Rds
Adjust fire
```
After computing and checking your data you determine the following:
Map Bg 1220
HE Charge 6
Elev 1026
```
FM Bty
Adjusting ZP 1120
High Angle
HE Quick, charge 6 (No 1 Load), prepare 10 rds DPICM per gun
Bg 1220
(No 1 load)
Elev 1026
No 1 adjust fire
```
165
When shall the number of the adjusting gun(s) be reported to the observer?
A. On the initial report of shot
B. When firing in sequence
C. When the adjusting gun in changed
166
You have ordered "AT MY COMMAND" and Proximity in your orders for FFE, and the guns have reported "READY". Due to safety reasons, the PROX cannot be fired at that target. What can you do to solve this problem?
A. Order "UNLOAD"
B. Order to fire at a safe grid
167
The regiment deputy commanding officer has been informed of you return to the gun position. To make sure that you are familiar with gun commands, he decides to drop in on you and to test you with a few trick questions. Under what circumstances is it impossible to change the gun responsible for fire adjustment?
A. Danger Close Mission
B. Registration Mission
C. Destruction Mission
D. When the OP designates the adjusting gun
168
At the end of the fire plan, the Battery Commander wants the firing data related to the HOT DOG fire plan stricken from the target record book. To do this, what order should you expect to get?
'CANCEL HOTDOG"
169
Since you are an ordinary observer, what information might you receive before any rounds are fired on your target and give examples. Give all elements of the message.
A. Size of fire unit or number of guns
B. Ammunition projectile,, fuze or both
C. Number of rounds in FFE
D. Target Number
E. Regiment, Proximity, 5 rounds, CS 1234
170
You are conducting a troop commander’s simple fire plan. You wish to change the H-Hour for the fire plan to 1615 from 1610. Your orders to the Command Post would be:
Modify fire plan. Amend to read H-Hour 1615.
171
Method of Engagement in the observer's sequence of orders includes the following (list them):
A. Type of Engagement
B. Trajectory
C. Ammunition
D. Distribution of Fire
172
List in order the GPO's initial sequence of orders and underline the "must" orders.
```
***A. Warning Order
B. Type of Engagement
C. Trajectory
***D. Ammunition
E. Converge
***F. Bearing
G. Quadrant Laying
H. Gun Correction
I. Fuze Correction
J. Fuze setting
K. Load
L. AMC
M. Elevation
N. Method of ADJ/FFE
O. Description
```
173
Print the following orders in the correct sequence and underline the must orders.
```
High Angle
PROX in Effect
Direction 1820
Machine Gun Dug In
1 This Is 11
From ZP 1241
Radius 30
Right 400, Drop 200
Converge
Fire Mission Battery
Up 20
5 Rounds
Adjust Fire
At My Command
```
```
1 This Is 11
FM Bty
From ZP 1241, Dir 1820, R400, D200, Up 20
Machine Gun Dug In, Radius 30
High Angle
PROX in Eff, 5 Rds
Conv
AMC
A/F
```
174
Edit and place in proper sequence the following orders:
```
QUICK
ELEVATION 425
FIRE MISSION BATTERY
CONVERGE L6
GUN CORRECTION +6
BEARING 3207
HE
CHARGE 5
NUMBER 2 ADJUST FIRE
```
```
Fire Mission Battery
HE Quick, Charge 5
Converge L6
Bearing 3207
Gun Correction +6
Elevation 425
No 2 Adjust Fire
```
175
Produce the GPO's initial sequence of orders for the following fire missions. MAPS and TFTs are in use in the command post.
```
2 this is 21
Fire Mission 1 Gun
Grid 675 384, Alt 30
Direction 1650
Company on hill
Radius 200, Digging in
Mark
Red Smoke 2 Rounds
At My Command
1 Round Fire for Effect
GUN DATA
Charge 5 White Bag
Propellant Log CA2-3B
Converge R3
Gun Correction +2
Bearing 4321
Elevation 302
Smoke Red
Fuze 17.3
```
```
Fire Mission 1 Gun
Mark
Smoke Red, White Bag, Lot CA2 3B, Charge 5
Converge R3
Bearing 4321
Gun Correction +2
Fuze 17.3
At My Command
Elevation 302
1 Round Fire for Effect
Company on hill
```
176
```
Produce the GPO's initial sequence of orders for the following fire missions. MAPS and TFTs are in use in the command post.
CC 1 this is 29
Fire Mission Regiment
Grid 354 271, Alt 40
Direction 2030
Coy Assembly Area in woodline, 400 x 100
Adjusting CS 3151
WP in adjustment, PROX in effect
3 Rounds
At My Command
2 Adjust Fire
GUN DATA
WP Charge 5
Green Bag
Bearing 6337
Gun Correction +4
Converge L5
Elevation 299
Prepare 3 Rounds PROX per gun
```
```
Fire Mission Regiment
Adjusting CS 3151
WP Green Bag Charge 5
Prepare 3 Rounds PROX per gun
Converge L5
Bearing 6337
Gun Correction +4
At My Command
Elevation 299
Number 2 Adjust Fire
Company Assembly Area
```
177
Produce the GPO's initial sequence of orders for the following fire missions. MAPS and TFTs are in use in the command post.
```
0 and CC 1 this is 29
FM All Available
CS 3152
Battalion in the open
Radius 800 Advancing
High Angle
PROX 5 Rounds
At My Command
5 Rounds Fire for Effect
GUN DATA
Bearing 1791
Fuze 18.0
Elevation 1076
Converge L2
Charge 4
Gun Correction -3
PROX
```
```
Fire Mission All Available
High Angle
PROX Charge 4, Prepare 5 rounds per gun
Converge L2
Bearing 1791
Gun Correction -3
Fuze 18.0
At My Command
Elevation 1076
5 Rounds Fire for Effect
Battalion in open advancing
```
178
Produce the CPO's initial sequence of orders for the following fire mission. MAPS and TFTs are in use in the command post.
```
0 and CC 1 this is 11
Fire Mission Regiment
Direction 5480, Distance 2560, Up 40
Coy posn of assy in woodline, 400 x 100
Adjusting CS 3496
WP in adjustment, PROX in effect, 10 rounds
At My Command
1 Adjust Fire
11 and CC 1 this is 0
Call Signs 1 and 2
Time, 7 rounds
CS 5543
```
```
Gun Data
WP, Chg 5, White Bag
Elevation 432, Bearing 6001
Gun Correction +12
Converge Left 7
```
```
Fire Mission Regiment
Adjusting CS 3496
WP White Bag Charge 5
Prepare 7 rounds Time per gun
Converge Left 7
Bearing 6001
Gun Correction +12
At My Command
Elevation 432
No "X" Adjust Fire
Coy Posn of Assy
```
179
```
Using the following orders from the observer and the data from the MiliPAC, send your own set of orders to the guns.
Orders from Observer
1 this is 12
FM 3 Guns
From CS 1250
Dir 1200
A400
Up 30
Patrol in Copse 40 x 100
Adjusting ZP 4554
Time in Effect
5 Rounds
AMC
Number 3 Adjust Fire
MiliPAC
Charge 4
Bearing 3625
Elevation 419
```
```
FM #2, 3 and 4
Adjust ZP 4554
HE Quick Charge 4
Prepare 5 Rounds Time per gun
Bearing 3625
AMC
Elevation 419
Number 4 Adjust Fire
Patrol in Copse
```
180
Arrange in the proper sequence the following orders from a GPO to the guns.
```
At My Command
Number 3 Load
Machine Gun in Woods, Radius 30
Bearing 3261
Fire Mission Number 2 and 3
Converge L3
Adjusting ZP 1201
Charge 5
Fuze 21.2
Elevation 324
PROX
Number 3 Adjust Fire
Green Bag
Gun Correction -4
HE 3 Square
Fuze Correction +0.2
```
```
Fire Mission Number 2 and 3
Adjusting ZP 1201
3 Square PROX Green
Charge 5
Converge L3
Bearing 3261
Gun Correction -4
Fuze Correction +0.2
Fuze 21.2
Number 3 Load
At My Command
Elevation 324
Number 3 Adjust Fire
Machine Gun in Woods Radius 30
```
181
Edit the following orders and place them in the correct sequence:
```
Quick
Elevation 425
Fire Mission Battery
Number 2
Load
Number 2
Converge Left 6
Gun Correction Plus 6
Bearing 3207
HE
Adjust Fire
Charge 5
At My Command
```
```
Fire Mission Battery
HE
Quick
Charge 5
Number 2
Load
Converge Left 6
Bearing 3207
Gun Correction Plus 6
At My Command
Elevation 425
Number 2
Adjust Fire
```
182
Using the following orders from the observer and the data from the MiliPAC, send your own set of orders to the guns.
```
1 this is 12
FM 3 Guns
From CS 1250
Dir 1200
A400
Up 30
Patrol in Copse 40 x 100
Adjusting ZP 4554
Time in Effect
5 Rounds
AMC
Number 3 Adjust Fire
MiliPAC
Charge 4
Bearing 3625
Elevation 419
```
```
FM #2, 3 and 4
Adjust ZP 4554
HE Quick Charge 4
Prepare 5 Rounds Time per gun
Bearing 3625
AMC
Elevation 419
Number 4 Adjust Fire
Patrol in Copse
```
183
Edit the following orders and place them in the correct sequence:
```
Quick
Elevation 425
Fire Mission Battery
Number 2
Load
Number 2
Converge Left 6
Gun Correction Plus 6
Bearing 3207
HE
Adjust Fire
Charge 5
At My Command
```
```
Fire Mission Battery
HE Quick
Charge 5
Number 2
Load
Converge Left 6
Bearing 3207
Gun Correction Plus 6
At My Command
Elevation 425
Number 2
Adjust Fire
```
184
Produce the CPO's initial sequence of orders for the following fire missions. MAPS and TFTs are in use in the CP.
```
0 and CC 1 this is 19
FM All Available
CS 3159
Motor Rifle Battalion in open, Radius 800, Advancing
High Angle
PROX 5 rounds
At My Command
Fire For Effect
Gun Data
Bearing 1945
Green Bag, Elevation 1251
Fuze 18.0, Converge L2
Chg 4, Gun Correction -3
PROX
```
```
Fire Mission Battery
High Angle
PROX Green Bag Charge 4
Converge Left 2
Bearing 1945
Gun Correction -3
Fuze 18.0
At My Command
Elevation 1251
5 Round Fire For Effect
Motor Rifle Battalion advancing in open
```
185
Produce the CPO's initial sequence of orders for the following fire missions. MAPS and TFTs are in use in the CP.
```
0 and CC 1 this is 11
Fire Mission Regiment
Direction 5480, Distance 2560, Up 40
Coy posn of assy in woodline, 400 x 100
Adjusting CS 3496
WP in adjustment, PROX in effect, 10 rounds
At My Command
1 Adjust Fire
11 and CC 1 this is 0
Call Signs 1 and 2
Time, 7 rounds
CS 5543
Gun Data
WP, Chg 5, White Bag
Elevation 432, Bearing 6001
Gun Correction +12
Converge Left 7
```
```
Fire Mission Regiment
Adjusting CS 3496
WP White Bag Charge 5
Prepare 7 rounds Time per gun
Converge Left 7
Bearing 6001
Gun Correction +12
At My Command
Elevation 432
No ____ Adjust Fire
Coy Posn of Assy
```
186
Arrange in the proper sequence the following orders from a GPO to the guns.
```
At My Command
Number 3 Load
Machine Gun in Woods, Radius 30
Bearing 3261
Fire Mission Number 2 & 3
Converge L3
Adjusting ZP 1201
Charge 5
Fuze 21.2
Elevation 324
PROX
Number 3 Adjust Fire
Green Bag
Gun Correction -4
HE 3 Square
Fuze Correction +0.2
```
```
Fire Mission Number 2 and 3
Adjusting ZP 1201
3 Square PROX Green
Charge 5
Converge L3
Bearing 3261
Gun Correction -4
Fuze Correction +0.2
Fuze 21.2
Number 3 Load
At My Command
Elevation 324
Number 3 Adjust Fire
Machine Gun in Woods Radius 30
```
187
```
Using the following orders from the observer and the data from the MiliPAC, send your own set of orders to the guns.
Orders from Observer
1 this is 12
FM 3 Guns
From CS 1250
Dir 1200
A400
Up 30
Patrol in Copse 40 x 100
Adjusting ZP 4554
Time in Effect
5 Rounds
AMC
Number 3 Adjust Fire
MiliPAC
Charge 4
Bearing 3625
Elevation 419
```
```
FM #2, 3 and 4
Adjust ZP 4554
HE Quick Charge 4
Prepare 5 Rounds Time per gun
Bearing 3625
AMC
Elevation 419
Number 4 Adjust Fire
Patrol in Copse
```
188
Edit the following orders and place them in the correct sequence:
```
Quick
Elevation 425
Fire Mission Battery
Number 2
Load
Number 2
Converge Left 6
Gun Correction Plus 6
Bearing 3207
HE
Adjust Fire
Charge 5
At My Command
```
```
Fire Mission Battery
HE
Quick
Charge 5
Number 2
Load
Converge Left 6
Bearing 3207
Gun Correction Plus 6
At My Command
Elevation 425
Number 2
Adjust Fire
```
189
Produce the CPO's initial sequence of orders for the following fire missions. MAPS and TFTs are in use in the CP.
```
0 and CC 1 this is 19
FM All Available
CS 3159
Motor Rifle Battalion in open, Radius 800, Advancing
High Angle
PROX 5 rounds
At My Command
Fire For Effect
Gun Data
Bearing 1945
Green Bag, Elevation 1251
Fuze 18.0, Converge L2
Chg 4, Gun Correction -3
PROX
```
```
Fire Mission Battery
High Angle
PROX Green Bag Charge 4
Converge Left 2
Bearing 1945
Gun Correction -3
Fuze 18.0
At My Command
Elevation 1251
5 Round Fire For Effect
Motor Rifle Battalion advancing in open
```
190
Produce the CPO's initial sequence of orders for the following fire missions. MAPS and TFTs are in use in the CP.
```
0 and CC 1 this is 11
Fire Mission Regiment
Direction 5480, Distance 2560, Up 40
Coy posn of assy in woodline, 400 x 100
Adjusting CS 3496
WP in adjustment, PROX in effect, 10 rounds
At My Command
1 Adjust Fire
11 and CC 1 this is 0
Call Signs 1 and 2
Time, 7 rounds
CS 5543
Gun Data
WP, Chg 5, White Bag
Elevation 432, Bearing 6001
Gun Correction +12
Converge Left 7
```
```
Converge Left 7
Fire Mission Regiment
Adjusting CS 3496
WP White Bag Charge 5
Prepare 7 rounds Time per gun
Converge Left 7
Bearing 6001
Gun Correction +12
At My Command
Elevation 432
No ____ Adjust Fire
Coy Posn of Assy
```
191
Arrange in the proper sequence the following orders from a GPO to the guns.
```
At My Command
Number 3 Load
Machine Gun in Woods, Radius 30
Bearing 3261
Fire Mission Number 2 & 3
Converge L3
Adjusting ZP 1201
Charge 5
Fuze 21.2
Elevation 324
PROX
Number 3 Adjust Fire
Green Bag
Gun Correction -4
HE 3 Square
Fuze Correction +0.2
```
```
Fire Mission Number 2 and 3
Adjusting ZP 1201
3 Square PROX Green
Charge 5
Converge L3
Bearing 3261
Gun Correction -4
Fuze Correction +0.2
Fuze 21.2
Number 3 Load
At My Command
Elevation 324
Number 3 Adjust Fire
Machine Gun in Woods Radius 30
```
192
Using the following orders from the observer and the data from the MiliPAC, send your own set of orders to the guns.
```
Orders from Observer
1 this is 12
FM 3 Guns
From CS 1250
Dir 1200
A400
Up 30
Patrol in Copse 40 x 100
Adjusting ZP 4554
Time in Effect
5 Rounds
AMC
Number 3 Adjust Fire
```
MiliPAC
Charge 4
Bearing 3625
Elevation 419
```
FM #2, 3 and 4
Adjust ZP 4554
HE Quick Charge 4
Prepare 5 Rounds Time per gun
Bearing 3625
AMC
Elevation 419
Number 4 Adjust Fire
Patrol in Copse
```
193
State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE:
Only prematures which cause damage or casualties need be reported to the observer and next higher artillery command post.
FALSE
194
State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE:
"Neglect" should only be reported if a round is fired resulting in an unsafe round.
FALSE
195
State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE:
"Splash" is only reported during high angle and when an airborne observer is being used.
FALSE
196
State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE:
Reports take precedence over fire orders.
FALSE
197
State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE:
Check firing is used only in connection with safety at the gun position
FALSE
198
State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE:
A badly rammed round may cause the shell to fall several hundred metres short of the correct range
TRUE
199
Fire orders are given in a specific sequence:
A. in order to speed the passage of orders to the guns;
B. in order to ensure nothing is forgotten;
C. in order to minimize delay and ensure that errors or omissions are readily detected;
D. to give us a teaching sequence for orders.
C. in order to minimize delay and ensure that errors or omissions are readily detected
200
"REPEAT":
A. is ordered to the guns when another round or rounds is/are required to be fired at the last data ordered;
B. will never be ordered by the GPO to the guns;
C. may be ordered to the guns if no confusion can arise;
D. a and c but not b.
B. will never be ordered by the GPO to the guns;
201
To avoid delay, the GPO may change the adjusting gun without reference to the observer during which of the following types of engagements:
A. Mark
B. Destruction
C. Danger Close
D. Registration
A. Mark
202
The order "CEASE FIRING" is used:
A. to fire the guns when they are loaded
B. When the observer wishes to stop the firing of the guns on a target
C. to bring the guns out of actions and is given by the observer
D. to bring the guns out of action and is given by the GPO
D. to bring the guns out of action and is given by the GPO
203
"CONTINUOUS FIRE"
A. is an executive order to fire from the observer
B. is not a fire order
C. must be coupled with an executive order to fire before the guns can fire
D. is a special order used only when adjusting HE with the assistance of illumination
A. is an executive order to fire from the observer
204
Which GPO's ammunition order is correct?
A. HE CPROX, Charge 4.
B. HE Three Square, M575, Time M520, White Bag, Lot Y, Charge 7.
C. HE, Four Square, Lot Y, M520 Time, Green Bag, Charge 5.
D. Time M575, HE, Charge 5.
C. HE, Four Square, Lot Y, M520 Time, Green Bag, Charge 5.
205
Description of target:
A. Need not be included in the observer's initial call for fire;
B. is one of the basic elements of the observer's call for fire and must always be included;
C. must be included by the observer if the target is considered important;
D. must only be included in the observer's sequence if he requires over three guns.
B. is one of the basic elements of the observer's call for fire and must always be included;
206
"FIRE MISSION"
A. alerts the gun position
B. is an order to fire and cancels all fire orders relating to the previous target
C. is a warning order and cancels all fire orders relating to the previous target except those pertaining to target records
D. is normally given before a target commences to ensure rapid response
C. is a warning order and cancels all fire orders relating to the previous target except those pertaining to target records
207
In the GPO's sequence of initial orders "AT MY COMMAND" is ordered:
A. After the gun correction but before elevation
B. After the fuze setting but before elevation
C. After the bearing but before the fuze setting
D. After the ammunition but before bearing
B. After the fuze setting but before elevation
208
The observer may control the time of delivery of initial rounds of FFE by ordering:
A. "AMC" or "Interval" or "TOT"
B. "AMC" or TOT 0715 hours"
C. "TOT 0715 hours" Interval" or AMC
D. None of the above
B. "AMC" or TOT 0715 hours"
209
In what form should fuze corrections be ordered?
A. "Number 1, fuze corrections, lengthen 0.4, number 2, shorten 0.3, etc."
B. "Fuze corrections, number 1, lengthen 0.4, number 2, shorten 0.3, etc."
C. "Fuze corrections, lengthen 0.4, number 1, shorten 0.3, number 2, etc."
D. "Fuze corrections number 28.7 minus 0.3, etc."
B. "Fuze corrections, number 1, lengthen 0.4, number 2, shorten 0.3, etc."
210
The time of flight will be reported:
A. when requested by the observer;
B. for all shoots conducted by an airborne observer;
C. only when requested by the Troop Commander;
D. for all fire missions.
D. for all fire missions.
211
"REST" is in effect. The GPO orders to the resting guns, "Take Post, 3 Rounds Fire For Effect". The guns will:
A. not act on this order;
B. prepare 3 rounds but not fire them until the order "FIRE";
C. act on this order;
D. inform the GPO that "Take Post" is never combined with fire for effect.
A. not act on this order
212
During fire for effect "REPEAT" may be combined with alterations to the number of guns, gun data or interval.
A. Correct
B. Not Correct
C. Can only alter the number of guns
D. Can only alter the interval
B. Not Correct
-Cannot make alterations to data when the order "REPEAT" is given
213
When meteorological information is not available, the GPO will report to the observer “_____”. This report will be followed by "Met Ready" when it is ready for use.
A. "Met Not Ready".
B. "Met Forthcoming".
C. "Met Not Available".
D. "Met Unavailable".
C. "Met Not Available".
214
Gun corrections are cancelled:
A. when a new elevation is ordered;
B. on the order "add/drop";
C. by ordering a new gun correction;
D. when the gun(s) are laid using a gunner's quadrant.
C. by ordering a new gun correction;
215
An ordinary observer is allotted a target number by the RCPO along with an allotment of guns and ammunition. The observer ordered the target to be recorded with his own target number. You are the GPO of the adjusting battery.
A. You adopt the target number issued by the RCPO.
B. You adopt the observer's.
C. You allot it a target number based on the description.
D. None of the above.
B. You adopt the observer's.
216
Which of these orders must be included in the observer’s initial sequence or orders?
1. Description of target.
2. Method of adjustment or FFE.
3. Ammunition.
A. 1, 2 and 3.
B. Only 1 and 3.
C. Only 1 and 2.
D. Only 2.
C. Only 1 and 2.
217
If the order "6 rounds" is received from the observer, during his initial orders, this means that the observer:
A. wants only a total of six rounds from the fire unit concerned;
B. wants a total of six rounds at FFE from the fire unit concerned;
C. wants six rounds per gun prepared to be fired at FFE unless he specifies otherwise;
D. wants six rounds per gun prepared which must be fired at FFE.
C. wants six rounds per gun prepared to be fired at FFE unless he specifies otherwise;
218
On the order "Smoke 2 rounds followed by 4 rounds FFE 30 seconds", the ammunition would be fired as follows:
A. all the rounds would be fired in 30 seconds;
B. the first two round would be fired as quickly as possible, the remainder in 30 seconds;
C. the first three rounds would be fired as quickly as possible, the remainder 30 seconds apart;
D. you would fire two rounds of smoke and four rounds of HE at a 30-second interval.
C. the first three rounds would be fired as quickly as possible, the remainder 30 seconds apart;
219
SHOT is reported:
A. for the initial round in "Battery Right";
B. for each round of Fire for Effect when an interval is specified;
C. for each round of Fire for Effect for a Fire Mission One Gun;
D. for each round in a "Battery Right".
D. for each round in a "Battery Right".
220
Which of the following are categorized as types of engagements?
A. Mark, Danger Close, Registration and Destruction.
B. Registration, Destruction, Adjustment for Future Engagement and Witness Point.
C. Destruction, Illumination, Registration and Danger Close.
D. Adjustment for Future Engagement, Registration, Polar Coordinates and Standard Barrage.
A. Mark, Danger Close, Registration and Destruction.
221
You are involved in a Registration and the Number 3, who is adjusting, reports "Misfire". You:
A. report "Misfire" Number 3 to the OP and include number of gun shot on the next round;
B. report "Misfire" Number 3 to OP and wait for him to nominate an adjusting gun;
C. give Number 3 Rest, Number 4 Adjust Fire, and report Shot four to OP on next round;
D. order Number 4 Adjust Fire and report reason Number 3 out of action during a lull in firing.
B. report "Misfire" Number 3 to OP and wait for him to nominate an adjusting gun;
222
You are CPO C/S 1 and you are engaged in a Fire Mission Regiment. You hear the following corrections:
Left 100, Two Add 200, One Round Fire for Effect
What orders would pertain to your troop?
A. One Round Fire for Effect.
B. L100, One Round Fire for Effect.
C. L100, A200, One Round Fire for Effect.
D. A200, One Round Fire for Effect.
B. L100, One Round Fire for Effect.
223
You are on the gun position and you receive the warning from 19 that T62 tanks have been spotted 800 metres to your front. You immediately order "Prepare for Tanks" to the guns. What subsequent engagement orders would you give, if required, to engage the T62s?
A. Warning Order, Location, Description, Method of Adjustment.
B. Warning Order, Location, Description, Method of Engagement.
C. Warning Order, Sector, Description, Method of Adjustment.
D. Warning Order, Sector, Description, Method of Engagement.
B. Warning Order, Location, Description, Method of Engagement.
224
If no reference is made to the volume of ammunition in the initial call for fire, the CPO or RCPO determines it, based on:
A. guidelines specified by the BC;
B. the description of the target and the number of guns available;
C. the size of the target and the ammunition available;
D. the description of the target and the quantity and type of ammunition available.
D. the description of the target and the quantity and type of ammunition available.
225
The OP officer has ordered Record as Target CS 1234, and he now wishes to engage a target without terminating the fire mission. To indicate the new target location, he would order:
A. From CS 1234, Direction 1000, A200, Down 30;
B. Reference CS 1234, Direction 1000, A200, Down 30;
C. From CS 1234, Direction 1000, Dist 1500, Down 30;
D. Reference CS 1234, Direction 1000, Dist 1500, Down 30.
A. From CS 1234, Direction 1000, A200, Down 30;
226
Which of the following are orders to fire the first round in a fire mission:
A. TOT – Hours, Fire for Effect, Battery Right, Engage;
B. TOT – Hours, Coordinated Illumination, Battery Right, Engage;
C. Adjust Fire, Continuous Fire, Fire for Effect, Engage;
D. Adjust Fire, Fire for Effect, Continuous Fire, Diamond Illumination.
C. Adjust Fire, Continuous Fire, Fire for Effect, Engage;
227
If no reference is made to the volume of ammunition in the initial call for fire, the CPO or RCPO determines it, based on:
A. guidelines specified by the Battery Commander;
B. the description of the target and the number of guns available;
C. the size of the target and the ammunition available;
D. the description of the target and the quantity and type of ammunition available.
D. the description of the target and the quantity and type of ammunition available.
228
The OP officer has ordered Record as Target ZP 1234, and he now wishes to engage a target without terminating the fire mission. To indicate the new target location, he would order:
A. From ZP 1234, Direction 1000, A200, Down 30;
B. Reference ZP 1234, Direction 1000, A200, Down 30;
C. From ZP 1234, Direction 1000, Distance 1500, Down 30;
D. Reference ZP 1234, Direction 1000, Distance 1500, Down 30.
A. From ZP 1234, Direction 1000, A200, Down 30;
229
Which statement is correct?
A. Orders from the observer take priority over reports.
B. Add/Drop corrections precede Right/Left correction.
C. Misfires are normally reported to the observer.
D. During registration mission, SHOT will be reported for each round of FFE.
A. Orders from the observer take priority over reports.
230
The "Method of Engagement" in the observer's initial sequence of orders does not include:
A. Ammunition.
B. Trajectory.
C. Method of Fire for Effect.
D. Distribution of Fire.
C. Method of Fire for Effect.
231
Which report is not made to the OP by the GPO?
A. Premature.
B. Bad ram.
C. Misfire.
D. Number ____ out.
C. Misfire.
232
Which statement is correct?
A. Direction is always ordered to the nearest 50 mils.
B. Altitude is always ordered to the nearest 50 mils.
C. Altitudes are understood to be in feet unless another unit of measurement is specified.
D. To achieve "DELAY RICOCHET", HE Time is ordered in Fire for Effect.
B. Altitude is always ordered to the nearest 50 mils.
233
Which statement is correct?
A. CEASE FIRING must be given by the OP Officer to the GPO to bring the guns out of action.
B. QUADRANT LAYING is never ordered by the OP to the guns.
C. CANCEL is used to cancel all fire orders.
D. CRESTED LOW ANGLE means the target can be engaged in High angle.
D. CRESTED LOW ANGLE means the target can be engaged in high angle.
234
The observer has sent in his initial call for fire "WP in adjustment". The GPO will:
A. use WP during adjustment and verify ammunition to be used at Fire for Effect;
B. use WP in adjustment and if the observer sends no further ammunition orders, also use WP at Fire for Effect;
C. use WP in adjustment and HE QUICK at Fire for Effect;
D. Use Smoke WP in adjustment and Smoke BE at Fire for Effect to increase screening effect.
B. use WP in adjustment and if the observer sends no further ammunition orders, also use WP at Fire for Effect;
235
The observer may, at any time during a fire mission, revert to adjustment by the use of the order:
A. cancel Fire for Effect;
B. Check firing;
C. adjust fire;
D. Cease loading.
C. adjust fire;
236
The attitude of the target is:
A. the total length of the target;
B. the grid bearing of the target width to the nearest 50 mils;
C. the grid bearing of the target to the nearest 50 mils;
D. A line.
C. the grid bearing of the target to the nearest 50 mils;
237
If the order "8 ROUNDS" is received from the observer during this initial orders, this means that the observer:
A. Wants only a total of eight rounds from the fire unit concerned;
B. wants a total of eight rounds at Fire for Effect from the fir unit concerned;
C. Wants eight rounds per gun prepared, to be fired at Fire for Effect unless he specifies otherwise;
D. wants eight rounds per gun prepared which must be fired at Fire for Effect.
C. Wants eight rounds per gun prepared, to be fired at Fire for Effect unless he specifies otherwise
238
C/S 1 and 2 are engaged in a Fire Mission Regiment. The following order is sent by the OP:
1 LEFT 100, ADD 100
1 ROUND FIRE FOR EFFECT
Which orders would apply for C/S 2?
A. Left 100, Add 100, 1 Round Fire for Effect.
B. Left 100, 1 Round Fire for Effect.
C. Add 100, 1 Round Fire for Effect.
D. 1 Round Fire for Effect.
C. Add 100, 1 Round Fire for Effect.
239
Method of engagement in the basic elements in a call for fire does not include:
A. Ammunition;
B. Trajectory;
C. Method of fire for effect;
D. Distribution of fire.
C. Method of fire for effect;
