Delivery Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What are the considerations that have to be addressed before choosing a weapon system to perform fire support? (6)
A
NTERMP Nature of task Terrain Effect (required) Range Mobility Protection
2
Q
The preferred method of stabilisation of mortar rounds is … stabilised. … stabilised isn’t preferred because it increases the complexity of the weapon and …the rate of fire
A
a. Fin
b. Spin
c. Reduced
3
Q
What is the major advantage of FFR when employed as indirect fire support weapons
A
Large rate of fire in a short period of time
4
Q
Why is “bed in” a mortar a disadvantage
A
Minimum of 2 rounds to bed in
Compromises the position
5
Q
Task types for fire systems
A
Suppression neutralisation destruction Harassment Illumination Interdiction Counter battery fire Coordination of fires
6
Q
What is the definition of FFR
A
An tube open at one end in which fuel is burnt, the gases from the burning fuel escape out of the open end
The flight path cannot be changed
7
Q
Advantages of a mortar
A
Large rate of fire in a short time High level of mobility Lethality against unprotected troops Low velocity Simple and inexpensive Easy to operate Silent in flight Light weight Easy to dig in and conceal
