FDC Test

Question 1

What is the min range to target in order to fire the M982 Excalibur?

Answer 1

8 kilometers

Question 2

what 2 projectiles can the M1156 precision guidance kit (PGK) fuze be fired on?

Answer 2

M795 -> HE

M549A1 -> HE RAP

Question 3

if the angle t is over 300 mils it is announced to the observer

Answer 3

false

Question 4

what actions may the gun section take when the FDC announces DO NOT LOAD as a special instruction in the fire commands?

Answer 4

the gunline can lay the howitzer, but must not put a round in the tube

Question 5

what regulation covers fort campbell range safety?

Answer 5

fort campbell range regulation 385-5

Question 6

what fire command cannot be standardized?

Answer 6

charge

Question 7

what firing point series can fire ONLY into the north impact area?

Answer 7

FP 41, 42, 43, 44

Question 8

in what table of TFT is complimentary site factor found?

Answer 8

table G

Question 9

what are the 2 types of survey error we are concerned with?

Answer 9

1. position survey

2. target survey

Question 10

what is the DA form number for the record of fire?

Answer 10

DA form 4504

Question 11

which of the following is not a standard condition?

Answer 11

10 MPH wind

Question 12

what are the 2 techniques for determining FPF data?

Answer 12

1. observer adjusted FPF

2. none adjusted FPF

Question 13

what forms the basis of troubleshooting firing data in both a manual and/or automated FDC

Answer 13

5 requirements for accurate fire

Question 14

if a projectile square is unknown, what square weight do you use when computing?

Answer 14

8 square = 155

6 square = 105

Question 15

what does chapter 11-9 cover in the CAM-reg 385-5?

Answer 15

11-9 ammunition care handling and safety

Question 16

how may guns are used when conducting a “destruction mission”?

Answer 16

1 gun

Question 17

what chapter and table in the CAM-reg 385-5 can you find the firing point coordinates and height?

Answer 17

table 11-3.FP coordinates and height

chapter 11

Question 18

what 3 requirements must be met in order to conduct a subsequent lot inferred calibration?

Answer 18

1. calibration for first lot must be completed for entire unit
2. calibration for second lot must be completed for one gun
3. subsequent lot should be calibrated “fuze” or adjacent charge

Question 19

at a minimum, what six things must be present at the firing point?

Answer 19

1. fort campbell map
2. firing charts or ABCS
3. an approved SOZ diagram
4. GLPS or two properly declinated aiming circles
5. two means of FM communications
6. combat operator or equivalent dedicated causality evacuation vehicle with driver

Question 20

what are the duties of the FDO?

Answer 20

1. responsible for all FDC operations
2. training all FDC personnel
3. supervising FDC operations
4. establishing SOP
5. checks target location
6. announce fire order
7. ensures accuracy of firing data sent to the guns

Question 21

what are the duties of the FDO according to CAM-reg 385-5?

Answer 21

CAM-REG 385-5

1. verify safety limits from safety range
2. verify all FSCM are properly plotted on charts, map, or army battle command system
3. ensure only safe fire commands are transmitted to firing sections
4. verify and apply MET tVE or registration corrections to cannon artillery
5. the FDO maybe either a commissioned or non commissioned officer