FO v2

Question 1

What term will alert the FDC that the target location will be determined using observer’s position?

Answer 1

Polar

Question 2

In a shift from a known point mission, the point or target from which the shift will be made is sent in the?

Answer 2

Warning Order

Question 3

Which element of the call for fire would the observer indicate how he wants to attack the target?

Answer 3

Method of Engagement

Question 4

When massing fires, what two methods of control would the FO use?

Answer 4

At my Command, Time on Target

Question 5

Which type of call for fire does the observer not announce method of target location in the initial transmission?

Answer 5

Grid

Question 6

The FO must send an “up” or “down” shift if the altitude at his location and the target altitude have a difference of ___________ meters or more

Answer 6

35

Question 7

When requesting indirect fires what directional measurement is preferred?

Answer 7

Mils

Question 8

What elements does the FDC send in the message to observer after a call for fire?

Answer 8

How the target will be attacked Consists of Unit firing, number of rounds, target number, change to method of engagement if applicable

Question 9

What does the Warning Order consist of?

Answer 9

Type of mission, Method of target location

Question 10

What area adjustment fire technique is used when firing danger close?

Answer 10

Creeping Fire

Question 11

What method of fire and control would an FO use to request a specific time to attack a target?

Answer 11

Time on Target

Question 12

The ______________ is a well-defined point near the center of the target area on which to adjust fire.

Answer 12

Known point

Question 13

Which element of a call for fire mission would you request ammunition by type?

Answer 13

Method of engagement

Question 14

The point at which the observer wants the center of the rounds to impact the target is known as ______________.

Answer 14

Adjustment point

Question 15

How is the range correction expressed when locating a target by shift from a known point?

Answer 15

ADD/DROP or Rounded to the nearest 100M

Question 16

What is one method by which to determine direction?

Answer 16

Estimating, Scaling from a map: grid azimuth, Compass, measuring from a reference point, other measuring devices

Question 17

When using the finger method to determine deviation, how many mils do five fingers (arm extended with fingers spread) generally measure?

Answer 17

300 mils

Question 18

How is direction expressed when locating a target?

Answer 18

MILS

Question 19

Elapsed Time between impact and sound x ______ = distance is the equation for using the Flash-to-Bang method.

Answer 19

350M

Question 20

When making definite range and deviation spotting, what adjustment determinations would the FO use to spot each round when it impacts?

Answer 20

Spotting of the rounds… bracketing?

Question 21

________________ is used to bring the round right or left of the known point to the target.

Answer 21

Lateral shift

Question 22

What is the first element of an initial call for fire?

Answer 22

Observer ID, WARNO

Question 23

What is the OT factor of 3,600 meters?

Answer 23

4

Question 24

What is the method of indirect fire adjustment which is most effective with an inexperienced observer?

Answer 24

Successive Bracketing

Question 25

The FDC must have what information to process a polar fire request?

Answer 25

Observer’s Location

Question 26

In which element of a call for fire would the observer describe the target in enough detail that the FDC can determine the amount and type of ammunition to use?

Answer 26

Target Description

Question 27

In the event that indirect fire is requested within 600 meters from friendly troops, what must be announced?

Answer 27

Danger Close

Question 28

What is the second transmission in an initial call for fire request?

Answer 28

Target Location

Question 29

What field expedient method can an observer use when he has no binoculars to determine the deviation?

Answer 29

Hand Method

Question 30

When using successive bracketing the observer normally initiates the fire for effect phase when a ________ bracket is split.

Answer 30

100M