Chapter 4
Target Description, method of engagement, and method of Fire and Control
The third transmission in a call for fire
The observer's determination of the location of the burst, or the mean point of impact (MPI) of a group of bursts, with respect to the adjusting point as observed along the observer-target line.
Spotting
How many transmission are there in an immediate smoke mission?
What is the equation used to determine Flash-to-Bang?
# of seconds x 350 = # meters
Max effective range of 120mm mortar?
7200 meters
Clears the net for the fire mission. Consists of type of mission, the size of element, and the method of target engagement
Warning Order
Observer Target Direction.
Danger close and cancel danger close.
Trajectory.
Method of fire.
Distribution.
Projectile.
Fuze.
Volume.
Deviation.
Range.
Height of burst.
Target Description.
Mission type and method of control.
Splash.
Repeat.
The location on the ground where a projectile will impact if it were to follow an unguided ballistic path
ballistic impact point (BIP)
The Final Protective Fire is within how many meters of a friendly position?
200 to 400
Height of Burst Corrections are sent to the nearest _______
5 meters
What is the purpose of the target description in a call for fire?
so the FDC can determine the amount and type of ammunition to use
If the adjustment of fires moves the round outside the danger close distance, the observer transmits what?
Cancel Danger Close
Minefields established in conjunction with an attack using other munitions such as ______ or ______ may be either a planned minefield or target of opportunity minefield.
HE
DPICM
DA FORM 4655-R
Develop a Target List Worksheet
What does FASCAM stand for?
Family of Scatterable Mines
Continuous Fire
Successive bracketing
Hasty Bracketing
One Round Adjustment
Creeping Fire
Provides illumination that is visible through night sights, but not to the naked eye.
INFRARED ILLUMINATION
What is the nomenclature for the Excalibur?
M982
What are the 3 types of desired effects on a target?
Destruction, Neutralization, and Suppression
What are the 5 Lines in a Rotary Wing 5-Line Request?
1. Observer Warning Order
2. Friendly Location and Mark
3. Target Location.
4. Target Description an Mark
5. Remarks
The registration point should be accurately located withing ________, near the center of the zone of fire, semi-permanent, located on fairly level terrain if possible, and on common grid with the firing unit.
10 meters
What are the types of Smoke?
Obscuring smoke
Screening smoke
Deception smoke
Signaling smoke
What is the recommended length and width for planning an FPF using four 120mm mortar Tubes?
300x75m
How do you give adjustments to a AC-130?
Cardinal Directions