From TSP

Question 1

what is a beaten zone?

Answer 1

a beaten zone is the elliptical pattern formed by the rounds striking the ground or target

Question 2

what is the cone of fire?

Answer 2

when several rounds are fired in a burst from any machine gun, each round takes a slightly different trajectory. the pattern these rounds form on the way to the target is called a cone of fire.

Question 3

what is the maximum ordinate?

Answer 3

the maximum ordinate is the highest point the trajectory reaches between the muzzle of the weapon and the base of the target.

Question 4

what is trajectory?

Answer 4

Trajectory is the path of the bullet in flight

Question 5

what is the maximum ordinate

Answer 5

the maximum ordinate is the highest point the trajectory reaches between the muzzle of the weapon and the base of the target.

Question 6

what are the classes of fire?

Answer 6

The machine gun fire is classified with respect to the ground, the target, and the weapon

Question 7

what are the 4 fires with respect to the weapon?

Answer 7

1. fixed
2. traversing
3. searching
4. traversing and searching

Question 8

what are the prearranged signals in methods of fire control?

Answer 8

Prearranged signals are either visual or sound signals such as pyrotechnics or blasts on a whistle. these signals should be included in SOPs and understood by all squad members.

Question 9

what are the 6 elements of fire commands for the machine gun?

Answer 9

the elements of fire commands are:

1. alert
2. direction
3. description
4. range
5. method of fire
6. command to open fire

Question 10

what is the purpose of subsequent fire commands?

Answer 10

these fire commands are used to make adjustments in direction and elevation, to change the rates of fire after a fire mission is in progress, to interrupt fires, or to terminate the alert.

Question 11

what signal does the gunner use when he is ready to fire?

Answer 11

the gunner signals that he is ready to fire by raising his right hand and arm above his head toward the leader.

Question 12

what is the signal for interrupt or cease firing?

Answer 12

the leader raises his arm and hand, palm outward, in front of his forehead and brings it downward sharply

Question 13

what is a point target?

Answer 13

a point target requires the use of a single aiming point

Question 14

what is an are target?

Answer 14

an area target has considerable width and depth and may require extensive traversing and searching fire

Question 15

what are the 3 rates of fire for a machine gun?

Answer 15

1. sustained
2. rapid
3. cyclic

Question 16

what type of fire is used when engaging a deep target?

Answer 16

when engaging a deep target, the automatic rifleman must use a searching fire.

Question 17

what is a sector of fire?

Answer 17

a sector of fire is an area to be covered by fire that is assigned to an individual, a weapon, or a unit.

Question 18

what is a final protective fire (FPF)?

Answer 18

an final protective fire is an immediately available prearranged barrier of fire to stop enemy movement across defensive lines or areas.

Question 19

what is a final protective line (FPL) ?

Answer 19

An FPL is a predetermined line along which grazing fire is placed to stop an enemy assault.

Question 20

what is a principal direction of fire (PDF) ?

Answer 20

A PDF is a direction of fire assigned priority to cover an area that has good fields of fire or has a likely dismounted avenue of approach.