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Fires Flashcards

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What is the definition of fire support?

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Fires that directly support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces, to engage enemy forces, combat formations, and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives.

ADRO 3-09, AUG 12

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What are the three effects of indirect fire?

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  • Destruction
  • Neutralization
  • Suppression
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What percentage of casualties or material damage does destruction cause?

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30-percent

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What percentage of casualties or material damage does neutralization cause?

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10-percent

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What percentage of casualties or material damage does suppression cause?

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3-percent

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List some effects that fire support attack assets can create.

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  • Disrupt
  • Divert
  • Interdict
  • Neutralize
  • Suppress
  • Deceive
  • Degrade
  • Delay
  • Deny
  • Destroy
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What is the purpose of fire planning?

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The continual process of selecting targets on which fires are prearranged to support a phase of the concept of operation.

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What are offensive fires?

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Fires that preempt enemy actions.

Examples: preparation fire, close support fires, interdiction, and counter fire.

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What are defensive fires?

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Fires that protect friendly forces, populations, and critical infrastructure.

Examples: indirect fire protection capabilities and final protective fires.

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What is the maximum range of the M224 60MM mortar?

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3,500M

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What munitions are available for the M252 81MM mortar?

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  • HE
  • WP
  • RP
  • ILLUM
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What is the burst radius of the M120/M121 105mm artillery?

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60M

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What is the maximum rate of fire for the M198 155MM artillery?

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4RPM FOR 3 MINUTES

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What is the fires paragraph?

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A subparagraph to the concept of operations that describes the concept of fires and how the force will achieve the commander’s intent.

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What does a fully developed fire support task (FST) include?

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Task, Purpose, Effects (TPE).

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What is the purpose of the target list worksheet in coordinating fires?

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To list and plan all targets for the operation including target number, description, location, and specific attack guidance.

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What does TTLODAC stand for in briefing fires?

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  • Target
  • Trigger
  • Location
  • Observer
  • Delivery System
  • Attack Guidance
  • Communication
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What is the role of the Forward Observer (FO)?

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The primary observer for all fire support (FS) assets and the PLT SME on IDF planning and execution.

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What should the FO maintain for his location?

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Grid coordinates

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Fill in the blank: Your map should always remain _______.

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sterile

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What should be marked on an overlay?

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Routes, Fires, SBF, Assault Line, Security Positions, etc.

Army (4 decks)

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