PMCS
Two acceptable forms to document faults found during PMCS
5988/2404
What is the main gun caliber of the M109A6?
155mm
Who on the paladin is primarily responsible for verifying the firing data before execution?
Section Chief
What does the red color in the Field Artillery branch insignia symbolize?
Artillery and the blood shed in battle
What is the primary radio system used for fire missions?
SINCGARS
Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops but not enough to cause drops to drip from item being checked/inspected.
What is the normal crew size of an M109A6 Paladin?
4
What verbal command initiates a fire mission from the FDC to the gunline?
"Fire Mission"
What is the official motto of the Field Artillery?
"King of Battle"
What verbal phrase informs the FDC that the gun is ready to fire during an AMC fire mission?
"Ready #__"
What does the acronym “PMCS” stand for?
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Maximum rate of fire
4rds/min for 3 mins
What does survivability movement refer to?
Changing positions frequently to avoid counter-battery fire
Who was the patron saint of Artillery?
Saint Barbara
What radio proword is used to request a repeat of the last transmission?
"say again"
What does “Not Mission Capable” mean on a PMCS?
The vehicle cannot perform its mission due to a fault
39
What is a “hip shoot”
Emergency fire mission from a planned or unplanned location along your route
What is the Field Artillery insignia composed of?
Two crossed cannons
What is the standard format for a SALUTE report?
Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment
The 5 intervals in which PMCS should be performed
Before, During, After, Weekly, Monthly
Max range (propellant/round)
(Charge 5H w/ RAP) 30,000 M
What ATP covers artillery operations at the battery and platoon level?
ATP 3-09.70
In what war did the first self-propelled artillery see extensive use
World War II
How many elements in a fire command is there?
11 (Warning Order, PIECES TO FOLLOW, PIECES TO FIRE, AND METHOD OF FIRE, Special Instructions, PROJECTILE, Lot, CHARGE, Fuze, FUZE SETTING, Deflection, QUADRANT, Method of fire for effect