FDC Test Flashcards
What is the min range to target in order to fire the M982 Excalibur?
8 kilometers
what 2 projectiles can the M1156 precision guidance kit (PGK) fuze be fired on?
M795 -> HE
M549A1 -> HE RAP
if the angle t is over 300 mils it is announced to the observer
false
what actions may the gun section take when the FDC announces DO NOT LOAD as a special instruction in the fire commands?
the gunline can lay the howitzer, but must not put a round in the tube
what regulation covers fort campbell range safety?
fort campbell range regulation 385-5
what fire command cannot be standardized?
charge
what firing point series can fire ONLY into the north impact area?
FP 41, 42, 43, 44
in what table of TFT is complimentary site factor found?
table G
what are the 2 types of survey error we are concerned with?
- position survey
2. target survey
what is the DA form number for the record of fire?
DA form 4504
which of the following is not a standard condition?
10 MPH wind
what are the 2 techniques for determining FPF data?
- observer adjusted FPF
2. none adjusted FPF
what forms the basis of troubleshooting firing data in both a manual and/or automated FDC
5 requirements for accurate fire
if a projectile square is unknown, what square weight do you use when computing?
8 square = 155
6 square = 105
what does chapter 11-9 cover in the CAM-reg 385-5?
11-9 ammunition care handling and safety
how may guns are used when conducting a “destruction mission”?
1 gun
what chapter and table in the CAM-reg 385-5 can you find the firing point coordinates and height?
table 11-3.FP coordinates and height
chapter 11
what 3 requirements must be met in order to conduct a subsequent lot inferred calibration?
- calibration for first lot must be completed for entire unit
- calibration for second lot must be completed for one gun
- subsequent lot should be calibrated “fuze” or adjacent charge
at a minimum, what six things must be present at the firing point?
- fort campbell map
- firing charts or ABCS
- an approved SOZ diagram
- GLPS or two properly declinated aiming circles
- two means of FM communications
- combat operator or equivalent dedicated causality evacuation vehicle with driver
what are the duties of the FDO?
- responsible for all FDC operations
- training all FDC personnel
- supervising FDC operations
- establishing SOP
- checks target location
- announce fire order
- ensures accuracy of firing data sent to the guns
what are the duties of the FDO according to CAM-reg 385-5?
CAM-REG 385-5
- verify safety limits from safety range
- verify all FSCM are properly plotted on charts, map, or army battle command system
- ensure only safe fire commands are transmitted to firing sections
- verify and apply MET tVE or registration corrections to cannon artillery
- the FDO maybe either a commissioned or non commissioned officer
