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| An observer should be able to locate himself to within ______ meters each time he moves. |
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| Although this item is not required to be sent when using the Grid method of target location, ______ will increase the accuracy of the initial rounds. |
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| When the vertical shift is greater than or equal to ______ the observer must include it in his target location |
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| What is the approximate speed of sound? |
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| What are the five methods of determining direction? |
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• Estimating
• Scaling from a map
• Compass
• Measuring from a reference point
• Using other measuring devices |
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What are the three sub-elements of the warning order
(in sequence)? |
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• Type of mission
• Size of element to fire for effect
• Method of target location |
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| When the observer believes that his target location is questionable, what type of mission should he use? |
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| What are the 5 elements that should be included as part of target description? |
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• What the target is
• What the target is doing
• Number of elements in the target
• Degree of protection
• Target size and shape |
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| What can be included in the Method of Control that allows the observer to control when the pieces will fire? |
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| What is the difference between CEASE LOADING, and CHECK FIRING? |
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Cease Loading allows guns to fire rounds remaining in the weapon.
Check Firing is an immediate halt in firing. |
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| Of the three desired effects: destruction, neutralization, and suppression, which is most practical because it does not require an extensive expenditure of ammunition? |
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| Give one example of when an observer would request fuze delay |
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Definition
• Troops in dense woods
• Troops in light earthworks or buildings
• Against unarmored vehicles |
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| T or F The effectiveness of ICM may decrease if the target area is marshy or covered with deep water or snow |
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| If the observer can accurately locate his target, he will request __________ in his call for fire. |
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| List the five types of spottings. |
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Definition
• Height of burst
• Deviation
• Range
• Unobserved
• Lost |
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| Of the four adjustment techniques, which ensures rounds impacting within 50 meters of the adjusting point, when the fire for effect phase is entered? |
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| What is the maximum range of M119A2 HE Charge 8? |
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Definition
• 14,000 meters w/o RAP
• 19,500 meters w/ RAP |
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| What is the maximum range for an M252 81mm mortar? |
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| What is the maximum range for an M252 81mm mortar? |
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| List 3 of the 4 types of rounds that an M252 81mm mortar can fire? |
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• HE
• WP
• Illumination
• RP (Red Phosphorus) |
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| List 3 of the 4 weapon systems available on the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior? |
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Definition
• 2.75-inch rockets
• .50 caliber machine gun
• Hellfire missile
• Air-to-air Stinger (ATAS) |
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| What portion of most military maps gives the user information needed to convert azimuths from grid-magnetic and magnetic to grid? |
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| __________ is the method of locating ones position on a map by determining the grid azimuth to at least 2 well-defined locations that can be pinpointed on a map. |
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| Name 2 of the 3 types of contour lines. |
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Definition
• Index
• Intermediate
• Supplementary |
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| A _________ is a short, continuous sloping line of higher ground, normally jutting from the side of a ridge. |
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| List 3 major and 2 supplementary terrain features |
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Definition
• Major
o Hill
o Valley
o Saddle
o Ridge
o Depression
• Supplementary
o Cut
o Fill |
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| What color is used to depict all obstacles on a situational overlay? |
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| What does the acronym G/VLLD stand for? |
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| • Ground / Vehicular Laser Locator Designator |
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| What does the acronym G/VLLD stand for? |
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| • Ground / Vehicular Laser Locator Designator |
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| What is the maximum range of the MELIOS? |
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| List 3 possible uses for the illumination shell |
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Definition
• Illuminate areas of suspected enemy activity
• Provide illumination for night adjustment
• Harass enemy positions
• Furnish direction to friendly forces for attacks or patrol activities
• Mark targets (by air and ground bursts) for attack by close air support |
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| When adjusting illumination while wearing NVGs the observer should ensure the flare burns out ______ mils above his adjusting point so he does not wash out his vision. |
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| What is a possible use of smoke during hours of darkness? |
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Definition
| • Defeat the use of night vision devices and some IR devices |
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| What is a possible use of smoke during hours of darkness? |
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| • Defeat the use of night vision devices and some IR devices |
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| List the 3 permissive and 4 restrictive FSCMs. |
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Definition
• Permissive
o Free fire area
o Fire support coordination line
o Coordinated fire line
• Restrictive
o No fire area
o Restrictive fire area
o Restrictive fire line
o Airspace coordination area |
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| What is Danger Close for Naval Gunfire? |
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| When a shift of greater than______ mils is required, the accuracy of computing the lateral shift decreases. |
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| When using a lensatic compass the observer can measure direction to an accuracy of ____ mils? |
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| What is the minimum standard of accuracy an observer is expected to be able to self locate each time he moves? |
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Definition
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| List the 3 of the 5 methods of determining direction? |
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Definition
• Estimating
• Scaling from a map
• Using a compass
• Measuring from a reference point
• Using other measuring devices |
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Term
| Sound travels at a speed of approximately ________ meters per second. |
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| List 4 items that should be included on a terrain sketch in addition to name, date, location, and altitude? |
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Definition
• Skyline
• Intermittent crests and hills
• Manmade features
• Natural terrain features
• Labels |
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| In the absence of binoculars the observer may use his hand and fingers as a measuring device. List the number of mils for the following: a. 1 finger b. 2 fingers c. 3 fingers d. 4 fingers e. Fist f. Open hand |
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• (a) 30
• (b) 70
• (c) 100
• (d) 125
• (e) 180
• (f) 300 |
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| In the absence of binoculars the observer may use his hand and fingers as a measuring device. List the number of mils for the following: a. 1 finger b. 2 fingers c. 3 fingers d. 4 fingers e. Fist f. Open hand |
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Definition
• (a) 30
• (b) 70
• (c) 100
• (d) 125
• (e) 180
• (f) 300 |
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Term
| The correction for a difference in altitude is expressed to the nearest? |
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Definition
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| List 2 of the 3 methods of determining distance? |
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Definition
• Estimating
• Flash-to-bang
• Using other measuring devices (lasers) |
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Term
| When the observer believes his target location is questionable he uses which type of mission? |
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T OR F
The normal call for fire is sent in four transmissions. |
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| . T F Volume of fire refers to the number of rounds in the adjustment phase. |
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| T F Height of burst(HOB) corrections are made to the nearest 20 meters. |
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| T F The desired HOB for fuze time is 10 meters. |
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| T F Deviation corrections are expressed to the nearest 5 meters. |
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| T F Only the FSO can clear indirect fires. |
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| The 3 elements of information contained in the warning order (in sequence): |
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Definition
• Type of mission
• Size of element to FFE
• Method of target location |
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| The 3 elements of information contained in the warning order (in sequence): |
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Definition
• Type of mission
• Size of element to FFE
• Method of target location |
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| In sequence, what are the 6 elements of the call for fire? |
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Definition
• Warning Order
• Target Location
• Target Description
• Method of Engagement
• Method of Fire & Control |
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| In sequence, what are the 6 elements of the call for fire? |
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Definition
• Warning Order
• Target Location
• Target Description
• Method of Engagement
• Method of Fire & Control |
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| In a shift from KWN PT, the vertical shift is sent to the nearest______ meters? |
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Definition
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| In a shift from KWN PT, the vertical shift is sent to the nearest______ meters? |
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| Danger close for naval gunfire 5-inch or smaller is? |
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Definition
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| Danger close for naval gunfire 5-inch or smaller is? |
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| Danger close for 60 and 81mm mortars is? |
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Definition
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| Minimum safe distances for 60 and 81mm mortars is? |
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Definition
• 200 meters (60mm)
• 300 meters (81mm) |
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| Danger close for 105mm howitzer is? |
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Definition
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| Danger close for 105mm howitzer is? |
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| The maximum range correction is _________meters when using creeping fires. |
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Term
| The observer should always strive for first round what? |
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| List one reason why an observer would include the word mark in the method of engagement of his call for fire? |
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Definition
• Mark targets for CAS
• Orient himself in zone of operation
• Indicate targets to ground troops |
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| What is the standard shell fuze combination? |
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Definition
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| What is the standard shell fuze combination? |
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Definition
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Term
| Give one example of when an observer would request fuze delay? |
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Definition
• Danger Close
• Troops in treeline
• Light earthworks |
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Term
| Of the 3 desired effects destruction, neutralization, and suppression, which is the most practical because it does not require an extensive expenditure of ammunition? |
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Definition
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| Shell WP can be used for incendiary and screening, what are 2 other uses? |
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Definition
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Term
| . Deviation spottings are made to the nearest_____ mil(s) for area fire and the nearest _____ mil(s) for precision fire. |
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Definition
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| You have requested smoke and your canisters are bouncing excessively on impact. What is your correction to FDC? |
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Definition
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| Quick smoke mission is used to obscure an area up to ______meters. |
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| You are firing smoke and the canisters are too spread out. What is your correction to FDC? |
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| When 3 airbursts and 1 graze round are spotted, the HOB correction is? |
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Definition
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| When adjusting HOB and the first round is a graze, the correction should be? |
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| When adjusting HOB and the first round is a graze, the correction should be? |
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Definition
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| When the observer wants the FDC to control both the firing of illumination and HE, he requests? |
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Definition
| • Coordinated Illumination |
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| What is Danger Close for Naval Gunfire? |
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