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Principles of Fire Support Flashcards

1
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What is Rule # 1

A

Don’t be jacked up!

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2
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What is the max range and ECR of the M224 60mm Mortar?

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3,500m, 30m

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3
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How many mortars and Marines are in a 60mm mortar section?

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3 mortars and 10 Marines (3 squads with 3 Marines and 1 section leader)

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4
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What modes can be used to fire the 60mm mortar?

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Drop fire mode
Trigger fire mode
Direct lay mode

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What is the max range and ECR of the M252 81mm Mortar?

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5,700m, 35m

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How many mortars are in a 81mm mortar platoon?

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8 Mortars

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How many Marines make up an 81mm Mortar sqaud?

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6 Marines

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What does BAD stand for in regards to the 81mm Mortar and what does it do?

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Blast Attenuation Device - Reduces the blast effect on the mortar crew.

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9
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What is the max range and ECR of the M327 120mm Mortar?

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8,135m, 45m

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How much does the 60mm weight in conventional mode?

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46.5 lbs

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11
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What are the capabilities of mortars?

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High volume of fire
Highly responsive asset
LIght, mobile, and flexible
Fires from and into defilade
CO's "hip pocket artillery"
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12
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What are the limitations of mortars?

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Long time of flight
Ammunition consumption
Multiple displacements
Range

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13
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What is the mission of Marine artillery?

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• Integrate and deliver lethal and non-lethal fires to enable joint and maneuver commanders to dominate their operational environment across the spectrum of operations.

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14
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What are the three tasks of Marine artillery?

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Attack reserves and assumbly areas
Interdict supply lines
Disrupt the enemy’s command and control facilities

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What is the max range of the XM777A2 155mm Towed Howitzer with and without the RAP?

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18,100m, 30,100m

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16
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What is the ECR of the XM777A2 155mm Towed Howitzer?

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50m

17
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What is the max and sustained rate of fire for mortars?

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30 rpm, 20 rpm

18
Q

What is the range and ECR of the HIMARS M31 round?

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15-70km, variable

19
Q

What is the range and ECR of the HIMARS M48 ATACMS round?

A

70-300km, variable

20
Q

What are the four artillery regiments?

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10th within 2nd MarDiv
11th within 1st MarDiv
12th within 3rd MarDiv
14th within 4th MarDiv

21
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What is the max and sustained rate of fire for HIMARS?

A

5 rpm, 2 rpm

22
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How many howitzers are in a battery and battalion?

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6 per battery, 18 per battalion

23
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What is the three parts of a firing team?

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Observer - “Eyes”
FDC - “Brain”
Howizter section - “Muscle”

24
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Artillery capabilities

A 
Maneuvering fires
Massing fires
Surprise fires
All weather capability
Fire from and into defilade
Rapid displacement
25
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Artillery limitations

A 
Reduced effectiveness
Poor terrain
Close combat
Air attack
Ammunition/logistics burden
Inability to support the initial phase of an amphibious operation
Communication
Counter battery radar

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