Call for indirect fire

Question 1

Fire support system

Answer 1

eyes- forward observer/ sensor asset, detects and locates target, calls for fire, adjusts fire, transmits battle damage assessment

brain- fire direction center, receives the call for fire from the FO/sensor, computes firing data, transmits firing data in the form of weapon settings and fire commands to the firing unit

muscle- firing unit, applies the weapon settings and fire commands transmitted by the FDC in order to deliver rounds when and where the FO/sensor has requested

Question 2

rules of call for fire

Answer 2

1. transmit position report
2. determine observer-target direction
3. estimate observer-target distance
4. Determine OT Factor
5. Plot the target

Question 3

call for fire

Answer 3

first transmission: observer identification and warning order
second transmission: target location
third transmission: target description, method of engagement, method of fire and control

Question 4

adjust fire

Answer 4

announced when the forward observer decides that an adjustment is needed because of questionable target location
one gun fires one round at a time until the round is close enough for the entire firing unit to engage the target
avoids wasted ammunition, but may allow the enemy time to leave the target area or seek cover

Question 5

fire for effect

Answer 5

announced when the FO has an accurate target lcoaiton and is certain that the first volley will have an effect on the target
all funs of the firing unit fire simultaneously
FO should strive for first round fire for effect

Question 6

methods of target location

Answer 6

polar plot and grid coordinates

Question 7

danger close

Answer 7

is included when the predicted impact of mortar or artillery round is within 600 meters of friendly troops

Question 8

End Fire Mission

Answer 8

Refinement, record as target, end of mission, surveillance