FO v2 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What term will alert the FDC that the target location will be determined using observer’s position?
Polar
In a shift from a known point mission, the point or target from which the shift will be made is sent in the?
Warning Order
Which element of the call for fire would the observer indicate how he wants to attack the target?
Method of Engagement
When massing fires, what two methods of control would the FO use?
At my Command, Time on Target
Which type of call for fire does the observer not announce method of target location in the initial transmission?
Grid
The FO must send an “up” or “down” shift if the altitude at his location and the target altitude have a difference of ___________ meters or more
35
When requesting indirect fires what directional measurement is preferred?
Mils
What elements does the FDC send in the message to observer after a call for fire?
How the target will be attacked Consists of Unit firing, number of rounds, target number, change to method of engagement if applicable
What does the Warning Order consist of?
Type of mission, Method of target location
What area adjustment fire technique is used when firing danger close?
Creeping Fire
What method of fire and control would an FO use to request a specific time to attack a target?
Time on Target
The ______________ is a well-defined point near the center of the target area on which to adjust fire.
Known point
Which element of a call for fire mission would you request ammunition by type?
Method of engagement
The point at which the observer wants the center of the rounds to impact the target is known as ______________.
Adjustment point
How is the range correction expressed when locating a target by shift from a known point?
ADD/DROP or Rounded to the nearest 100M
What is one method by which to determine direction?
Estimating, Scaling from a map: grid azimuth, Compass, measuring from a reference point, other measuring devices
When using the finger method to determine deviation, how many mils do five fingers (arm extended with fingers spread) generally measure?
300 mils
How is direction expressed when locating a target?
MILS
Elapsed Time between impact and sound x ______ = distance is the equation for using the Flash-to-Bang method.
350M
When making definite range and deviation spotting, what adjustment determinations would the FO use to spot each round when it impacts?
Spotting of the rounds… bracketing?
________________ is used to bring the round right or left of the known point to the target.
Lateral shift
What is the first element of an initial call for fire?
Observer ID, WARNO
What is the OT factor of 3,600 meters?
4
What is the method of indirect fire adjustment which is most effective with an inexperienced observer?
Successive Bracketing
