MQF 1-50

Question 1

1. ________________ is 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 (Joint Publication [JP] 3-09.3). It requires close coordination and integration with maneuver forces. Effective fire support requires an observer that understands the tasks to accomplish and how these tasks support the overall operation. The observer must be able to accurately locate targets, understand which targets to attack, and effectively communicate what he sees to the rest of the fire support community.
   REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-1

Answer 1

Fire Support

Question 2

2. True/False: There are five requirements for achieving accurate first-round fire for effect. These five requirements for accurate fires are: accurate target location and size, accurate firing unit location, accurate weapon and ammunition information, accurate meteorological information, and accurate computational procedures. The observer is solely responsible for the first requirement.
   REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-1

Answer 2

True

Question 3

3. The _____________ and its elements integrate the fires warfighting function into operations. It has resources to plan for future operations from the main command post and to support current operations from the tactical command post (when deployed). Additionally it has the limited capability to provide coverage to the command group and the deputy command group when deployed. The _____________ is the centerpiece of the targeting process, focused on integrating both lethal and nonlethal effects. The __________ thus collaboratively plans, coordinates and synchronizes fire support, to include Joint Fires.
   REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-1

Answer 3

Fires Cell

Question 4

4. ________________ is executed in support of friendly forces in close enemy contact or against enemy forces out of contact with friendly forces. Both can be executed as either hasty or deliberate attacks and are typically supported with integrated joint fires (ATP 3-04.1). US Army attack helicopters can also perform close air support (CAS) in support of another component. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) employs its attack rotary wing aviation primarily as a CAS platform. Attack helicopters can employ precision guided munitions and provide terminal guidance for other weapon platforms.
   REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-3

Answer 4

Army Attack Aviation

Question 5

5. ______________ can support or conduct close combat attack, CAS, strike coordination and reconnaissance, AI, and other joint fires missions. Specific tasks for the ______________ may include target acquisition and marking, terminal guidance of ordinance, providing accurate coordinates for precision-guided munitions.
   REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-3

Answer 5

Unmanned Aircraft

Question 6

6. ____________ normally produces the specific effect on a target with the minimum expenditure of ammunition. It also reduces our vulnerability to adversary target acquisition.
   REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-3

Answer 6

Massing Fires

Question 7

7. The _____________ has the responsibility to integrate fire support with the scheme of maneuver, and provides the commander’s intent for an operation and issues guidance, including guidance for fire support. The ______ translates the guidance into fire support tasks. Each fire support task and purpose directly supports a maneuver task and purpose. They then assign responsibility of tasks in the Fire Support Plan, assets, and priority of fires, to the observers using all available assets. They ensure dissemination of fire support (FS) products to all supporting assets.
   REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-6

Answer 7

Maneuver Commander / FSO

Question 8

8. A ________________ is: An entity or object that performs a function for the adversary considered for possible engagement or other action. In intelligence usage, a country, area, installation, agency, or person against which intelligence operations are directed. An area designated and numbered for future firing. In gunfire support usage, an impact burst that hits the target (JP 3-60).
   REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-7

Answer 8

Target

Question 9

9. A target identified too late, or not selected for action in time, to be included in deliberate targeting that, when detected or located, meets criteria specific to achieving objectives and is processed using dynamic targeting.
   REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-7

Answer 9

Target of Opportunity

Question 10

10. A ______________ is a target that is known to exist in the operational environment, upon which actions are planned using deliberate targeting, creating effects which support commander’s objectives.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-7

Answer 10

Planned Target

Question 11

11. A _____________ is a planned target upon which fires or other actions are scheduled for prosecution at a specified time.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-7

Answer 11

Scheduled Target

Question 12

12. A ___________ is a planned target upon which fires or other actions are determined using deliberate targeting and triggered, when detected or located, using dynamic targeting.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-7

Answer 12

On-call Target

Question 13

13. A _______________ is a target, based on either time or importance, on which the delivery of fires takes precedence over all the fires for the designated firing unit or element.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-7

Answer 13

Priority Target

Question 14

14. ________________ is an immediately available prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement across defensive lines or areas.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-7

Answer 14

Final Protective Fire

Question 15

15. A __________________ consists of two or more targets on which fire is desired simultaneously.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-11

Answer 15

Group of Targets

Question 16

16. A ____________________ is a number of targets and/or group(s) of targets planned to be fired in a predetermined sequence to support a maneuver operation.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-12

Answer 16

Series of Targets

Question 17

17. A _______________ consists of a number of planned targets of a similar nature that are planned for sequential attack.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 1, page 1-12

Answer 17

Program of Targets

Question 18

18. ___________________ is integrated through targeting and the running estimate. It includes developing integrated fire plans (target lists, no fire lists, fire support execution matrix, scheme of fires, and overlays) and determining joint fires observer control options that support the commander’s scheme of maneuver.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-2

Answer 18

Fire Support Planning

Question 19

19. _______________________ is the planning and executing of fires so that targets are adequately covered by a suitable weapon or group of weapons (JP 3-09). The FIST must maintain situational understanding at all times and monitor voice requests for fire support within the maneuver element to prevent fratricide, civilian and non-combatant casualties, and ensure that collateral damage is achieved only to the level to achieve mission success, as the result of friendly fire support. The FIST must advise the commander on any FSCMs in effect.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-2

Answer 19

Fire Support Coordination

Question 20

20. _________ can be conducted at any place and time friendly forces are in close proximity to enemy forces. The word “close” does not imply a specific distance; rather, it is situational. The requirement for detailed integration because of proximity, fires, or movement is the determining factor.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-2

Answer 20

Close Air Support

Question 21

21. __________ is the authority to control the maneuver of and grant weapons release clearance to attacking aircraft. A certified and qualified joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) or forward air controller (airborne) (FAC-[A]) will be recognized across the Department of Defense as capable and authorized to perform ______.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-2

Answer 21

Terminal Attack Control (TAC)

Question 22

22. __________ is used when the JTAC/FAC (A) requires control of individual attacks and the situation requires the JTAC/FAC (A) to visually acquire the attacking aircraft and visually acquire the target for each attack.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-3

Answer 22

Type 1 Control

Question 23

23. ___________is used when the JTAC/FAC (A) requires the ability to provide clearance for multiple attacks within a single engagement subject to specific attack restrictions.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-3

Answer 23

Type 3 Control

Question 24

24. True / False: When occupying an observation post using SLOCTOP; A reconnaissance security sweep should be made 180 degrees forward of the OP.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-13

Answer 24

False

Question 25

25. Occupying an observation post using SLOCTOP; Identify the item that is NOT part of L-Location.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-13

Answer 25

Select a position on the highest terrain in order to quickly detect enemy forces (provides the best observation).

Question 26

26. Occupying an observation post using SLOCTOP; what is the number one priority for the team?
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-13

Answer 26

Communication

Question 27

27. Occupying an observation post using SLOCTOP; Identify the item that is NOT part of T-targeting.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-13

Answer 27

Refine company/troop targets and those assigned by higher headquarters.

Question 28

28. True / False: Occupying an observation post using SLOCTOP; during O-observation ensure all team members are proficient in friendly/threat forces recognition.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-14

Answer 28

True

Question 29

29. Occupying an observation post using SLOCTOP; what does the P stand for?
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 2, page 2-14

Answer 29

Position Improvement

Question 30

30. What is the preferred method of establishing accurate target location?
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-1

Answer 30

Automated Target Location Tools

Question 31

31. An observer must be able to self-locate to within ______ meters or ________ meters if degraded by lack of position locating systems or other navigational aids.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-2

Answer 31

10 or 100

Question 32

32. _______________is the process of measurement of a feature or location on the earth to determine an absolute latitude, longitude, and elevation.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-2

Answer 32

Mensuration

Question 33

33. Azimuth is a horizontal angle measured clockwise from a north base line that could be
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-3

Answer 33

True North, Grid North, or Magnetic North

Question 34

34. ____________ is the interior angle formed at the target by the intersection of the observer-target and the gun-target lines with its vertex at the target.

REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-5

Answer 34

Angle T

Question 35

35. If angle T is ___________ or greater, the FDC should tell the observer. If the observer is told that angle T is _________ or greater, at first observer continues to use the original OT factor to make deviation corrections. If the observer is getting more of a correction than asked for, the observer should consider cutting the corrections to better adjust
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-5

Answer 35

500 mils

Question 36

36. The M22/M24 binocular reticle pattern is divided into increments of _______ with shorter hash marks at _________ increments.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-6

Answer 36

10 mils and 5 mils

Question 37

37. Using a declinated M2 or a lensatic7 compass on a tripod or other stable platform, the observer can measure direction to an accuracy of ____________. Take care when using a compass around electronic devices such as radios and computers, or large concentrations of metal such as vehicles. Observers should move about ____________ away from vehicles to avoid incorrect readings.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-7

Answer 37

10 mils and 50 meters

Question 38

38. Select the correct Hand Measurement of Angular Deviation
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-7

Answer 38

C

Question 39

39. In artillery and mortar calls for fire, the observers will always convert direction to __________ direction in the CFF request.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-7

Answer 39

Grid

Question 40

40. Using a protractor, the observer can scale direction from a map to an accuracy of _________ mils.

REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-7

Answer 40

10

Question 41

41. Laser range finders are the preferred means of determining the observer-target distance. When a laser range finder is used, distance may be determined to the nearest __________ meters.

REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-8

Answer 41

10

Question 42

42. Using flash to bang, the observer counts the number of seconds between the time the round impacts (flash) and the time the sound reaches the observer (bang) and multiply by _________ meters/second. The answer is the approximate number of meters between the observer and the round
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-8

Answer 42

350

Question 43

43. If there is a significant difference in vertical shift (greater than or equal to _________ meters in altitude between the observer’s position or known point and the target), the observer includes the vertical shift in his target location (expressed to the nearest _______ meters)

REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-13

Answer 43

35 and 5

Question 44

44. The terrain sketch is a panoramic sketch as precise as possible of the terrain by the observer of his area of responsibility. It aids in target location in a static environment. What should the terrain sketch also provide?
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-14/15

Answer 44

Means of orienting relief personnel

Question 45

45. The warning order clears the net for the fire mission. The warning order consists of
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 4, page 4-2

Answer 45

Type of mission, the size of the element to FFE, and the method of target location

Question 46

46. Normally, _________________ missions are fired on planned targets, and a length of time to continue firing (duration) is associated with the call for fire.

REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 4, page 4-2

Answer 46

Suppression

Question 47

47. When engaging a planned target or target of opportunity that has taken friendly maneuver or elements under fire, the observer announces __________________ (followed by the target location).

REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 4, page 4-2

Answer 47

Immediate Suppression or Immediate Smoke

Question 48

48. True / False: When conducting an immediate suppression or immediate smoke mission the CFF is sent in three transmissions.

REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 4, page 4-2

Answer 48

False

Question 49

49. Using the laser grid method of target location during an adjust fire mission; how are the corrections sent?

REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 3, page 3-16

Answer 49

in the form of a grid to the burst location

Question 50

50. True / False: In a polar plot mission the FDC only needs to know the target location.
    REF: ATP 3-09.30 SEP2017, Chapter 4, page 4-3

Answer 50

False