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Call for Fire (CFF) Flashcards

1
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What is the first element of a Call for Fire

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Identification

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What is the second element of a Call for Fire

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Warning Order

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3
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What is third element of a Call for Fire

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Target Location

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4
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What is the fourth element of a Call for Fire

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Target Description

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5
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What is the fifth element of a Call for Fire

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Method of Engagement

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6
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What is the sixth element of a Call for Fire

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Method of Fire and Control

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7
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How many transmissions are sent in a call for fire

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3

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8
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What does FDC stand for

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Fire Direction Center

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9
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How many optional calls are there in a call for fire? Which are they?

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2, #5 Method of Engagement and #6 Method of Fire and Control

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10
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What steps are covered in the first transmission in a Call for Fire

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Identification and Warning Order

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11
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What steps are covered in the second transmission in a Call for Fire

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Target Location

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12
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What steps are covered in the third transmission in a Call for Fire

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Target Description (if needed #5 Method of Engagement and #6 Method of Fire and Control are sent as well)

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13
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What does the identification line look like

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FDC de OP1 (de means “this is”)

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14
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What are the two parts of a Warning Order

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Type of Mission and Method of Target Location

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15
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What are the types of missions in a Warning Order

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Adjust Fire (AF), Fire for Effect (FFE), Immediate Suppression / Smoke (SMK), Suppression

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16
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How many types of missions are there in a Call for Fire Warning Order

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5

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17
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How many types of Target Location Methods are there in a Call for Fire

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3

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18
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What are the types of Method of Target Location

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Grid, Polar, Shift From Known Point

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19
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Grid is the default and assumed Method of Target Location

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True

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20
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How many rounds are fired in an Adjust Fire Mission?

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One

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21
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Define an Adjust Fire Mission

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Provides ONE round from the firing unit to adjust until effects are within 50 meters. After round is adjusted to within 50 meters, observer will announce “Fire for Effect.” You will use AF when you do not have an accurate Target Location.

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22
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How close do your shots have to be before you switch away from AF

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50 meters

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23
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When do you use Adjust Fire

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When you don’t have an accurate target location

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24
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Define a Fire for Effect Mission (FFE)

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No adjusting of the rounds is required. All guns (example: Battery=8 guns) will fire on the target after the call for fire is sent. You will use FFE when you have an accurate Target Location.

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25
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When do you use FFE

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When you have an accurate target location

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26
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Define and Immediate Suppression/Smoke Mission

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Immediate Suppression or Immediate Smoke is unique in that it is sent in one transmission. This is to facilitate suppression of an enemy target. For example: Your unit is receiving enemy fire and you need to suppress that enemy to move to a better position. How many rounds you receive for that mission are based off Unit SOP.

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27
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How many transmissions are sent for an Immediate Suppression/Smoke Mission

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1

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28
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Give examples of a call for Immediate Suppression or Smoke

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FDC de OP1 Immediate Suppression, Grid 123456, k

FDC de OP1 Immediate Smoke, Grid 123456, Length 300m, k

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29
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Define a Suppression Mission in a Call for Fire

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The same type of mission as immediate suppression, except it is normally fired on a preplanned target and a duration will usually be associated with it

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30
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Give a sample call for Suppression

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FDC de OP1 Suppress AB 3000, k

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31
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Give an example of a first radio transmission for a grid and polar CFF

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FDC de OP1, AF, k

FDC de OP1, AF POLAR, k

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32
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How many digits must you send with a grid location? What is the max you can send?

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6 to 10

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33
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What are essential parts of a Polar CFF

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Direction, Distance to TGT from your location, plus U/D altitude

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34
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What are the essential parts of a Shift from Known Point CFF

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Direction, R/L, Add/Drop(+/-), (U/D) altitude

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35
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Give an example of a second radio transmission for a Grid CFF

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Grid ML234356, k

36
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Give an example of a second radio transmission for a Polar CFF

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Direction 5430, Distance 3200, Up 50, k

37
Q

How many key elements are in a Target Description element of a CFF

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4

38
Q

List the elements of TGT Description in a CFF

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SNAP - Size, Nomenclature/Nature, Activity, Protection: Squad of Dismounts, Stationary, I/O (In the Open)

39
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Why is the TGT Description important

A

It allows the FDC to pick the correct ammunition

40
Q

Give an example of a TGT Transmission

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Squad of Dismounts, Stationary, I/O, k

41
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Give a sample CFF in three transmissions without Method of Engagement or Method of Fire and Control

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FDC de OP1, AF POLAR, k

DIR 4510, DIS 2400, k

1 T72 stationary in the open (I/O), k

42
Q

How do you correct a mistake in a CFF

A

Say “Correction , k” and wait for response of “Correction , Out

43
Q

What are the elements of a Method of Engagement in a CFF

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DAT - Danger Close, Ammunition, Trajectory

44
Q

What is Danger Close in a CFF

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When the TGT is 600 m or closer to the FO (Field Observer)

45
Q

What are some ammunition types in a CFF

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HE, DPICM, WP, Smoke, Illumination

46
Q

What are the options for Trajectory in a CFF

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High Angle and Low Angle (45 degrees and less for tubes)

47
Q

What is the default trajectory for Artillery

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Low

48
Q

Who normally selects the ammunition in a CFF

A

FDC based on you SNAP TGT Description

49
Q

If the FO wants to pick the ammunition in a CFF, what should they do

A

They call for “In Effect” and name the ammunition that they want in the FFE round

50
Q

What advantage does a low trajectory have

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Less susceptible to enemy radar

51
Q

What advantage does high trajectory have

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Terrain such as hills can be shot over, Mobile Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT)

52
Q

What is the standard trajectory for Mortars

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High

53
Q

How many Methods of Fire and Control are there

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3

54
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What are the methods of Fire and Control

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WAT - When Ready (default/less control/faster response), At My Command (AMC able to mass fires and better effects such as shooting Mortars and Artillery at the same time), Time on Target (TOT will hit + or - 3 seconds but sync up with FDC first)

55
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What are the five rules of direction

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OMG-10-4 Observer to Target, Mils, Grid, Nearest 10 mils, 4 digits

56
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What does observer to target mean

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You view direction in relation to the FO looking at the target

57
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What does Grid mean in the five rules of direction

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It’s the Grid Direction using a map and protractor

58
Q

How do you convert a Magnetic Azimuth to a Grid Azimuth

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Add or Subtract the G-M Angle

59
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What does 10 Mils mean in the rules of direction

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Send your direction to the nearest 10 mils however 1 mil is okay if you have equipment capable of that

60
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What does 4 digits mean in the 5 rules of direction

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Always send a four digit direction so it’s not confused with degrees in any way

61
Q

What must the FDC know before using a Polar Mission

A

Your location

62
Q

What is the threshold for sending a vertical adjustment in a Polar CFF

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35M

63
Q

For an AF Grid mission what is the fourth transmission

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Your direction to the TGT can be sent before the first correction

64
Q

How many parts are in a Message to Observer (MTO)

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4

65
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What are the parts of a MTO

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Call sign of Unit to Fire, Changes to Call for Fire, Number of Rounds per Tube in FFE, Target Number: Bulls, DPICM in effect, 2rds, TGT Number AB2001

66
Q

When is the term “Shot” used

A

FDC sends this to the FO after each adjustment in the FFE phase and after the initial round of the FFE

67
Q

What does the FO say in response to a “Shot” command

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Shot, Out

68
Q

When is the term “Splash” used

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FDC sends this to FO when his round is 5 seconds from detonation so they can get ready to observe

69
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What is the response to a “Splash” transmission

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Splash, Out

70
Q

What are the distances you correct within during the AF phase

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L/R corrections less than 30m are not sent. Half of bracket distance.

71
Q

What is the OT Factor

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Observer to Target Factor is used to determine the L/R deviation correction

72
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How do you calculate the OT Factors

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Take the distance from the observer to the target, divide by 1000 and round to the nearest whole number. If it ends in a .5 round to the nearest EVEN whole number. If the distance is less than 1000 express OT factor as a decimal. (IE. 700m = .7)

73
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What is the Spotting

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The number of mils between the round and the target that is measured with the binocular reticle pattern or the Hand method

74
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What is the order of Number and Direction when giving a spotting

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Number then Letter

75
Q

What is the order of Number and Direction when giving the deviation correction

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Letter then Number

76
Q

How many mils does five fingers spread equate to

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300 mils

77
Q

How many mils does five fingers close equate to

A

180 mils

78
Q

How many mils does four fingers equate to

A

125 mils

79
Q

How many mils do the three middle fingers equate to

A

100 mils

80
Q

How many mils do the pointer and middle finger equate to

A

70 mils

81
Q

How many mils does the pointer finger equate to

A

30 mils

82
Q

What is the first range estimate based on

A

FO’s best judgement

83
Q

How does the Bracketing Principle work

A

You’re goal is to establish a bracket with one shot over and one short then continue to split the bracket in half

84
Q

Give an example of a correction

A

Correction L 30 Up 100

85
Q

What are the four parts to End of Mission

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RRES - Refine, Record, End of Mission, Surveillance

86
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Give an example of EOM Transmission

A

Deviation +/- less than 30, range less than +/- 50l Record as Known Point 1, End of Mission TGT #AA2001, Tank Destroyed

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