Fire Discipline 1

Question 1

What is the definition of Fire Discipline?

Answer 1

Fire discipline is the language of fire control. It consists of words, phrases, rules, and conventions, which have specific meanings and result in some definite actions at the guns.

Question 1

What is the aim of Fire Discipline?

Answer 1

The aim of fire discipline is to ensure that, in response to fire orders, appropriate action is taken at the guns, strictly in accordance with the intention of the originator and with minimum delay.

Question 2

What does the procedure for a fire mission aim to do?

Answer 2

Minimize delay, and ensure that mistakes or omissions are readily detected.

To accomplish this, fire orders have a specific sequence.

Question 3

What is the sequence for a fire mission?

Answer 3

Initial call for fire
Adjustment
Fire for Effect
Target recorded
Fire mission terminated

Question 4

What is a set of orders from an originator for a fire mission known as?

Answer 4

It is known as a call for fire. It takes precedent over all other comms on the arty net, and will be ac ted upon immediately.

Question 5

What are the basic elements of a call for fire?

Answer 5

Observer Identification
Warning Order
Location of Target
Description of Target
Method of Engagement
Method of Fire and Control

Question 6

What is the full sequence of fire orders?

Answer 6

Warning Order
Type of Engagement
Trajectory
Ammunition
Converge
Bearing
Quadrant Laying
Gun Correction
Fuze Correction
Fuze Setting
Load
At My Command
Elevation
Method of Adjustment/Fire For Effect
Description of Target

Question 7

What happens during continuous fire, and what cancels continuous fire?

Answer 7

During continuous fire, guns are to be loaded and fired continuously at fire for effect. This order is cancelled by three orders;

Cease Loading
Check Firing
Fire Mission Terminated

Question 8

When do you record a target?

Answer 8

On order from observer, the GPO/CPO will record a target with a target number.

Question 9

What two orders terminate fire missions?

Answer 9

END OF MISSION, or TANK ALERT

Question 10

What happens during the order “Take Post”? What cancels it?

Answer 10

It is an order used by the CPO or det commander to bring the detachment back into action.

It is cancelled by the orders “stand easy”, or end of mission.

Question 11

What happens during the order “Rest”?

Answer 11

The units or guns given this order will not follow up on fire orders while the order is in force. Crews will stay on their guns, and may conduct routine work.

Cancelled by “Cancel Rest”

Question 12

What happens during the order “Stand Easy”? What cancels it?

Answer 12

Stand Easy is used by the CPO to withdraw detachment from a deployed gun. The gun stays ready on position.

Cancelled by; Take Post, or a New fire mission.

Not an order used by observers.

Question 13

What happens during “Stand Fast”? What cancels it?

Answer 13

Stand Fast is only used in connection with local safety, and may be ordered by any rank.

All personnel stand motionless at their positions.

Cancelled only by the order originator with the phrase “Cancel stand fast”.

Question 13

What happens during “Prepare to Move”?

Answer 13

Prepare to move is a warning order for movement, usually coupled with a timing.

On receipt of this order, certain preparations are made, but guns remain in action until cease firing is ordered.

Question 14

What happens during “Cease Firing”?

Answer 14

Cease firing brings the guns out of action definitively. It is never used by the observer.

Cease firing is not ordered until an order to move has been received, and the guns are verified empty.

Question 15

What happens during “Check Firing”? What cancels it?

Answer 15

Check Firing means stop firing immediately. All action on the guns with the exception of firing shall continue in accordance with orders.

Check firing is cancelled by “Cancel Check Firing”.

Question 16

What happens upon the order “Empty Guns”?

Answer 16

Empty Guns is an order used to fire the guns. If a fire mission is in progress, guns will fire at current data. If not, The observer will specify a grid or a target number.

Question 17

What is a Final Protective Fire (FPF)?

Answer 17

Final Protective Fire is an emergency pre-planned fire mission stipulated in exercise or operation SOPs.

Question 18

What happens upon the order “Cease Loading”?

Answer 18

Guns are not to be reloaded. Takes effect immediately. All other action on the guns continues with the exception of loading.

Cancelled by “Cancel cease loading”, or orders for a new fire mission.

Question 19

What happens when a gun suffers a mechanical failure?

Answer 19

Any mechanical failure must be reported to the Battery commander, the OP, and the Regimental Command Post Officer (RCPO). Report will include which gun is out of action, the mechanical issure, and an estimated repair time.

“#2 out of action, sight broken, 15 mikes.”

When gun is repaired, a report informing the fixed status is sent.

“#2 back in action.”

Question 20

When is a report “Crested” sent to the OPs?

Answer 20

When an order cannot be carried out due to a crest. The CPO will report crested and await further orders.

On its own, this order means crested both low and high angle.

Question 21

When is a Shot Neglect reported?

Answer 21

A report sent if a mistake resulted in guns being fired under three conditions;

Wrong ammunition
Wrong data
Wrong time

Another round is fired at the correct data without any order, CPO reports “Ready” if at my command is in effect.

Question 22

What is included in a report sent during a premature round detonation?

Answer 22

A report will be sent including;

Where premature took place
Assessment of damage/injuries
Assessment of the most probable cause

“Premature #2 in bore, #2 destroyed, 2 dead, 3 seriously wounded, cause under investigation”