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Basics Flashcards

1
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DAGR

A

Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR)

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2
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MFCS

A

Mortar Firing Control System

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3
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SKL

A

Simple Key Loader

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4
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Mortar Carrier Nomenclature

A

M1064A3

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5
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FDC

A

Fire Direction Center

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6
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DA Form 5988-E

A

Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Worksheet

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7
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TM 9-2350-277-10

A

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

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8
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PMCS

A

Preventative Maintenance Checks & Services

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9
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Which are the two M113-series vehicle variants that we use in this unit?

A

M1064A3 - Mortar Carrier

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

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10
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Chock Block

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Prevents Vehicle from Rolling.

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11
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Drip Pan

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

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12
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What type of oil do we use for filling the M1064A3 and M1068 engine and transmission?

A

15W/40

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13
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How much does one silver funnel hold at a time?

A

1 Quart

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14
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How many quarts of oil go in the ENGINE of the M113-series vehicles?

A

22 Quarts

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15
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How many quarts of oil go in the TRANSMISSION of the M113-series vehicles?

A

36

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16
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How many quarts of COOLANT go in the the M113-series vehicles?

A

13.3 Gallons

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17
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How many quarts are in a gallon?

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4 Quarts

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18
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What are the 6 types of PMCS for the M113-series vehicles?

A

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

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19
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Can an M113-series vehicle tow another M113-series vehicle?

20
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What does a FREE FALL mean on an M113-series vehicle?

A

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

21
Q

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

A

Before, During, After, Weekly, and Monthly.

22
Q

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

A

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

B11 = Before Interval, Item #: 11

W20 = Weekly Interval, Item #: 20

23
Q

Three Versions of 120mm?

A

Trailer-Mounted
Vehicle Mounted
Stryker Mounted

24
Q

What is the Trailer-Mounted nomenclature and name?

A

M120 Mortar Stowage Kit (MSK)

25
Q

What is the Vehicle Mounted nomenclature?

26
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What is the 120mm Stryker Mounted nomenclature?

A

RMS6-L Recoiling

27
Q

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

A
  • Ranger
  • IBCT
  • ABCT
  • SBCT
28
Q

ABCT means?

A

Armored Brigade Combat Team

29
Q

What are the 4 squad members a Mortar Squad?

A

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

30
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What does Squad Leader do?

A
  • Supervises the Emplacement, Laying, & Firing of the Mortar & ALL Squad Activities.
  • Verifies the correct round type, fuze setting, and charge PRIOR to firing.
31
Q

What does Gunner do?

A
  • Manipulates the Sight, Elevation, & Traversing
  • Places Firing Data on the Sight.
  • Lays Mortar for Deflection & Elevation
  • Makes Large Deflection Shifts
  • Keeping the Bubbles Level During Fire!
32
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What does Assistant Gunner do?

A
  • Loads Mortars
  • Swabs bore AFTER EVERY 10 Rounds or After Each Fire Mission
  • Helps Shift Mortar during Large Deflections
  • Echo ALL Fire Commands!
33
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What does Ammo Bearer do?

A
  • Prepares Ammo
  • Passes Ammo to AG
  • Provides Security
  • Squad Driver
34
Q

What is the M298?

How much does it weigh?

A

M120mm Cannon

110 lbs

35
Q

What is the M191?

How much does it weigh?

A

120mm Bipod (Carrier Mounted)

78 lbs

36
Q

What is the M190?

How much does it weigh?

A

120mm Bipod (Ground Mounted)

70 lbs

37
Q

What is the M9?

How much does it weigh?

A

M120mm Baseplate

136 lbs

38
Q

What is the M67?

How much does it weigh?

A

Mortar Sight

2.5 - 2.9 lbs

39
Q

Can you smoke in the motor pool?

40
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What is the 3 Points of Contact System?

A

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

41
Q

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

A

ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet)

42
Q

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

43
Q

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

A

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

44
Q

What are the types of mortar fuzes?

A
  • Point-Detonation (PD)
  • Impact (IMP)
  • Super Quick (SQ)
  • Near Surface Burst (NSB)
  • Proximity (PRX)
  • Delay (DLY)
  • Time
  • Multi-Option
45
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What are the Mortar Cartridges/Rounds Types?

A

High Explosive (HE)

Illumination Visible

Illumination Infrared (IR)

White Phosphorous Smoke (WP)

Red Phosphorous Smoke (ONLY 81mm and 60mm)

Full Range Training Round (FRTR)

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