FAC(A) Flashcards
Tasks of FAC(A)
- Battle Damage Assessment
- Reconnaissance
- Terminal attack control (Type 1/2/3)
- Asset coordination and deconfliction
- Call for fire
- SEAD
- Radio Relay
- Target Marking/designation/coordinate generation.
How many elements/transmissions in a CFF
6 Elements / 3 Transmissions
What are the elements of a CFF
1st Trans: (1) Observer ID (2) Warning Order
2nd Trans: (3) Target Location
3rd Trans: (4) Target Description (5) Method of Engagement (6) Method of Fire and Control
Danger Close for Mortars/Arty
600m
Standard Method of Engagement for CFF
Area Fire, Low Angle, HE/Q, Circular Sheaf
Message to Observer will contain what?
(1) Unit to Fire
(2) Number of Rounds
(3) Target Number
(4) Changes to Call For Fire
Order in which adjustments are given
Left/Right, Add/Drop, Up/Down
End of Mission Format
Refine Record as Target End of Mission Surveillance (RREMS)
How many mils in 360 degrees
6400 mils
WP/RP Mark on deck how many seconds prior to TOT?
30 Seconds
Illum Mark on deck how many seconds prior to TOT?
45 Seconds
Mark is most effective if within what distance?
100m but 300m is considered effective
Continuous Suppression Timeline
TOT-60, TOT-30, TOT, TOT+30, TOT+60
Interrupted Suppression Timeline
TOT-60, TOT-30
Max Range 155mm (M198)
18,300m, 30,100 w/ RAP
Max Range 155mm (M777)
22,200m, 30,000 w/ RAP
Max Range 60mm Mortars
3,489m
Max Range 81mm Mortars
5,800m
Max Range 120mm Mortars
7,200m
Max Range EFSS
6,700 Smooth Bore
7,900 Rifled Bore
Excalibur Round Range
7.5-24km
GMLRS Guided Rockets Range
15-84km
ATACMS Range
70-300+ km
Coordinated Attack Types
Types: Combined or Sectored
Timing: Simultaneous, Sequential or Random
NSFS/TLAM Danger Close
750m