Orders to the Guns #1
What is Take Post?
It is an order used by the CPO/DET COMD to bring the detachment(s) back to their positions in action.
Fire mission shall only be terminated by the orders:
END OF MISSION or
TANK ALERT
What is Fire Discipline?
Fire discipline is the language of fire control. It consists of words, phrases, rules and conventions which have specific meanings and which result in some definite actions at the guns.
What is the common fuze type that is adjusted using a standard screwdriver or an M18 Fuze Wrench?
M739
What are two ways to change the original bearing issued?
Issue a new bearing
Order as bearing RIGHT or LEFT (i.e. Bearing right two)
What are the components of a complete Ammunition order in GPO's Initial Sequence of Orders.
Projectile
Fuze
Propellant
Charge
What happens when STAND FAST is ordered?
All personnel shall stand motionless at their positions.
When firing High Explosive Base Bleed (HEBB) rounds, what is the maximum daily round limit for a Detachment Commander?
100 rounds
Anytime after after a complete ammunition order has been issued.
What are the five must orders from GPO's Initial Sequence of Orders?
Warning order
Ammunition
Bearing
Elevation
Method of adj or Order for FFE
What are the stages of a Fire Mission? List them sequentially.
Initial call for fire
Adjustment (if required)
Fire for Effect
Target is recorded (if required)
The Fire Mission is terminated
Once an M762A1 electronic time fuze is set, how many days will its internal battery last?
15 days
What are the five special types of engagement?
Registration
Mark
Danger Close
Adjusting (target number)
Destruction
3 rounds followed by 5 rounds FFE 30 seconds.
How many rounds are fired initially as fast as possible?
Four rounds
What is the difference between VERIFY and SAY AGAIN?
VERIFY draws attention to an obvious MISTAKE or OMISSION.
SAY AGAIN: Confirmation of an order or report is demanded.
This specific part of the projectile body is designed to provide a "snug fit" within the gun system.
Shoulders
What can terminate CONTINUOUS FIRE?
CEASE LOADING
CHECK FIRING
A NEW METHOD
What is WTTACBQGFFLAEMD
Warning Order
Type of Engagement
Trajectory
Ammunition
Converge
Bearing
Quadrant Laying
Gun Correction
Fuze Correction
Fuze Setting
Load
At My Command
Elevation
Method of Adj or Order for FFE
Description of Target
What is the difference between CEASE LOADING and CEASE FIRING?
CEASE LOADING: This order means that guns are not to be reloaded and fire shall be brought to an end with the bores clear.
CEASE FIRING: An order to bring the guns out of action.
If an M762A1 fuze is set but not fired, what specific two pieces of information must be marked on the fuze before informing the Command Post (CP)?
Time and Date