FIRE COMMANDS/ COMPUTATION
WHAT element gives the direction to the target?
WHAT IS
Deflection
WHAT is the minimum safe action if a misfire occurs?
WHAT IS
keep tube pointed downrange and wait required misfire time
WHAT does FFE stand for?
WHAT IS
Fire for effect
What does FDNCOIC stand for?
WHAT IS
Fire Direction Non Commissioned Officer In Charge
What is the accrynom to remember features on a map?
WHAT IS
Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing
~Bonus~ what are they?
WHAT command tell the gun section which projectile to fire?
WHAT IS
Shell or projectile
WHAT documents will be needed for the lvl 10 test next week
WHAT IS
both -10s, .50, .8
bonus ~common sense~
WHAT crew member operates the panoramic telescope?
WHAT IS
Gunner
Bonus everyone should
What is the role of the recorder in the FDC?
WHAT IS
To record and track fire mission data
WHAT does a six digit grid give you?
WHAT IS
100 meter accuracy location
WHAT is announced after "Battery Adjust"
WHAT IS
Shell Fuze
Who is responsipble for announcing 'Check Fire"?
WHO IS
ANYONE overserving an unsafe condition
WHAT IS the purpose of the recoil system?
WHAT IS
to absorb recoil and return the tube to the firing position
What information MUST be verified before sending firing data?
WHAT IS
Target location, ammunition, and safety data
WHAT COLOR IS EACH BATTERY ON THE CHART?
WHAT IS
A - RED
B - BLACK
C - BLUE
D - ORANGE
WHAT is the purpose of quadrant elevation?
WHAT IS
To elevate the tube for the correct range
WHAT is the purpose of reciprocal lay?
WHAT IS
To verify accurate lay between weapons
WHAT is the difference between direct and indirect fire?
WHAT IS
direct you can see the target
indirect uses firing data
What is a grid mission?
WHAT IS
A mission fired from a known grid coordination
WHEN LAYING A CHART WHAT COLORS ARE USED FOR AZIMUTHS AND DEFLECTIONS?
WHAT IS
BLUE FOR AZIMUTHS AND RED FOR DEFLECTIONS
WHAT is the difference between deflection and azmuth?
WHAT IS
Deflection is measured form the gun's lay, azimuth is measured from north
WHAT action is taken if the tube over heats during sustained fire?
WHAT IS
Cease fire and allow cooling procedures
WHAT causes tube wear over time?
WHAT IS
heat, pressure, and repeated firing
WHAT is the purpose of the safety diagram?
WHAT IS
to ensure rounds impact within safe limits
HOW DO YOU FIND ELEVATION ON THE GFT?
WHAT IS
ALIGN THE MANUFACTURERS HAIRLINE WITH THE RANGE AND READ OFF ELEVATION