Munitions
PLT SOPs
Individual Tasks
M142 HIMARS
General Knowledge
100

What is the maximum range of a M28A2?

15km

100

What is the implied Order of March if it is briefed that we are rolling "Heads"?

B16/B17, B11, B21, B10, B31, B41

100

What are the correct rollover procedures?

- Pull the Chief into the cab

- Plant feet firmly on the floor

- Tuck head and chin into chest

100

What does SNVT stand for? Why do we do it?

Short No Voltage Test. It checks the cables for electrical current after a reload.

100

How many degrees are in a MIL?

17.7 repeating

200

What is the maximum range of a M30?

70 km

200

What is the implied Order of March if we are rolling "Tails"?

B16/B17, B41, B31, B10, B21, B11

200

How far away does a downrange mask have to be for it to be not your concern?

2000m

200

What is the maximum height that a HIMARS Launcher can be before loading onto a C130?

105 inches.

200

How large is a doctrinal PLT OP Area?

3km x 4km

300

What is the difference between M30 and M31?

M30 Warhead Section contains 404 M101 DPICM submunitions. M31 Warhead Section contains a 51.5 lbs warhead.

300

Who is the Primary Shooter for a Hipshoot if we are rolling "Heads"?

B31

300

What are the proper hangfire procedures?

- 4 Warnings (Audible Alarm)

- H in the Round Box

- Safe the panel

- 30 min timer, call FDC when complete for guidance

300

When reloading with M142 how far away from the pod should you be?

1 foot to the side, 5 feet to the front

300

How far away should your Firing Point to your Hide? Can you fire from inside your hide?

20-100m, and YES as long as you have clearance

400

What is a M57? What munition does it carry?

ATACMS, 500lbs warhead

400

Who is the Primary Shooter for a Hipshoot if we are rolling "Tails?"?

B21

400

What are the Drivers Duties during Fire Mission Processing?

- Get on heading, Wheels Straight, launcher in Neutral, parking brake on, Close flash curtain, Turn CAFU on, Check for 0.25in of water in the Differential Gauge

400

What are the LRUs?

GPS Antenna, UGDU, HULIU, UPNU, UWIU, Boom Controller, RMU

400

What are the Five CTIS Modes?

Highway, Cross Country, Sand, Emergency, Run Flat

500

What is the maximum range of a M57 ATACMS?

270km

500

If we are in a convoy, and we take light contact from dismounts, what is our reaction as a PLT if we sustain zero casualties?

Return fire, roll through

500

What are the Five methods of Pod Destruction?

Gunfire, Mechanical, Fire, Improper Misuse, Explosive

500

When conducting soft zero, what will the azimuth and elevation resolver read?

+/- 7 mils for azimuth

+/- 3.2 mils for elevation

500

What are the Five Requirements for Accurate Fire?

- Accurate TGT Location and Size

- Accurate Firing Unit Location

- Accurate Weapon and Ammo Information

- Accurate MET Data

- Accurate Computational Procedures

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