Fire Control Specialist (13J) Practice Test

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• Under what circumstances would predictive MVV be used?
• What is a MAC charge?
• What does VCO stand for in artillery terms?
• During safety, VT is expressed UP to the nearest what?
• In fire control, what is the main purpose of the adjusted azimuth of fire?
• In high angle fire, as range increases, the angle of elevation does what?
• What should be done if the target is moving?
• What formula is used to determine deflection for manual missions transmitted to the guns?
• How is artillery fire described when utilizing correct deflection and elevation?
• What is the grid square scale on a firing chart?
• What is a photomap?
• What additional time is typically added for a time on target/coordinated illumination mission?
• What are the elements of firing data?
• In a polar call for fire, what does the observer mean by giving an up or down vertical shift?
• What is meant by the term 'site' in fire control?
• What is a significant challenge an aerial observer may face?
• What is the sustain rate of fire for the M119A3?
• How often should artillery correction adjustments be made during fire missions?
• What is the next command given when quadrant information is read back incorrectly during a voice transmission?
• What is the authorized writing utensil for a Record of Fire?
• Angle T is determined and announced to the nearest what?
• In fire control, what does the term "elevation" refer to?
• What is the observer-target line?
• What is the role of the maximum quadrant elevation in artillery fire control?
• When is probable error in range communicated to the observer?
• What does drift refer to in artillery?
• When should a firing unit request and receive a MET message?
• Which three specific types of ammunition information are crucial for accurate weapon operations?
• What does TGPC stand for?
• What is the maximum QE a M777A2 can fire?
• How should you process a back azimuth if it is less than 3200 mils?
• What does LLHC stand for?
• What are the objectives of fire direction?
• How often should PMCS on vehicles and equipment be performed in a field environment?
• What key responsibility does an FDO have within artillery operations?
• What is one purpose of updating calibration data in fire control?
• What is the formula for high angle site?
• What does HC stand for in relation to smoke munitions?
• Which type of sheaf does not require TGPC or special corrections?
• What are the parts to an RDP?
• What is the distance from the pinhole to the arrow on a deflection or azimuth index?
• What role does weather play in artillery fire control?
• In fire control, what does the term “muzzle velocity” refer to?
• In a target grid, what color is used for the letter "R"?
• What information is always announced in a Message to Observer (MTO)?
• What is the maximum deflection and quadrant elevation that can be given to a gun during manual/degraded missions?
• What is one of the components that must be considered in the firing data?
• Which command would be used when specifying a particular interest point in fire control?
• How is muzzle velocity expressed?
• What are the three types of firing charts used in fire control?
• What method is used for adjusting fire in relation to target position?
• What is the maximum QE a M119A3 can fire?
• What do MET check gauge points appear as on a GFT?
• What is necessary for calculating drift in artillery firing?
• When must splash/burst be sent to the observer?
• What is the standard square weight of a HE 155 round?
• In massing fires, what is one requirement related to survey?
• What is a "drip loop" when erecting the OE 254 antenna group?
• What does the acronym CLUE stand for in fire control?
• Who is responsible for ensuring safe firing practices?
• What is the significance of computer simulations in fire control?
• Muzzle velocity is measured by what per second?
• Which factors affect the range in artillery fire?
• What does azimuth refer to in fire control?
• Time in fire control is a function of what?
• What is a gun target line?
• What type of equation might you develop during fire control calculations?
• Which statement is true regarding target altitude?
• What are the three base directions or azimuths?
• What special instruction is issued to the guns when firing danger close or precision fire missions?
• What does the acronym LARS stand for in fire control?
• What are the Five Requirements for Accurate Predicted Fire?
• Which term describes the midpoint in a ballistic trajectory?
• What is the angle of elevation?
• What does the command "DNL" typically refer to in fire control?
• What is the form number for a Record of Fire (ROF)?
• What should be prioritized in a fire support plan?
• Where can safety information be found in TC 3-09.81?
• When must safety be updated?
• What is the primary device used for computing firing data?
• What is the standard square weight of a HE 105 round?
• What is the burn time for a M314A2?
• For an illumination mission, does the safety T consist of diagram information or effective illumination box?
• What must be performed to ensure accuracy in fire direction?
• How do you calculate RG K from a Lazy Z?
• What is the definition of quadrant elevation?
• A ten-digit grid will give you a location to the nearest what meter?
• What is the definition of a firing chart?
• What is the closest range increment for announcing chart range?
• What does angle T represent in the context of fire missions?
• What does the acronym USDA stand for in artillery operations?
• What is a vertical angle?
• When is probable error in range announced for precision fires?
• Where can trouble shooting be found in the TC 3-09.81?
• Does "cancel do not load" apply for an entire mission?
• What does angle of site refer to in artillery?
• In the context of XOs Min QE, what is the VI for an unarmed VT?
• Which aspect does NOT influence the range of a firing position in artillery?
• In which section of the TC 3-09.81 can you find how to read data from the GFT?
• How many mils should a tick mark be canted if necessary?
• Is it permissible to fire a round when a cease loading command is issued?
• What is the optimal height of burst for a time HE TI?
• What is the standard condition for propellant temperature?
• An eight-digit grid will give you a location to the nearest what meter?
• On a target grid, what color indicates a minus sign " -"?
• What is the primary function of the observer in artillery fire?
• What is the effective HE burst width for a 155mm?
• What is the maximum rate of fire for M777A2?
• What is the primary focus of tactical fire direction?
• What are the three methods used to plot a target in artillery operations?
• Which type of sheaf is best suited for a concentrated fire on a point target?
• If there are more than one special instruction, what command should be announced first?
• What is the formula for calculating the vertical interval?
• How many restrictive commands are there in fire control operations?
• What does the term 'drift' refer to in the context of ballistics?
• How long does a M485A2 burn?
• Tick marks for targets located by firing are constructed using which color pencil?
• What role do grid lines play on a photomap?
• What are the two methods for applying non-standard conditions to safety?
• What is the form for a target grid?
• What is a key component in determining accurate predictive fire data?
• Chart range is determined and announced from the RDP to the nearest what meter?
• What do firing tables help determine for howitzers?
• What is meant by the complementary angle of site?
• How many options are available to deal with an intervening crest?
• What action should be taken when conducting high-angle missions?
• What does the acronym RALS represent in artillery operations?
• What does SINCGARS stand for?
• What is a mil?
• What is the maximum rate of fire for the M119A3?
• Why should time fuze be avoided for high angle missions?
• In XOs Min QE, what is the VI for armed VT?
• In a target grid, which color represents the letter "L"?
• What is the primary mission of the Field Artillery?
• How is the FFE phase communicated to the howitzers?
• When loading into the SINCGARS radio, what time is used?
• What does RG K stand for in fire control calculations?
• At what quadrant is a projectile considered to be at a high angle?
• What does an increase in range do to the elevation angle in a high angle fire?
• What is the purpose of the "TOT" command in fire operations?
• To how many decimal places are RG K and Fuze K expressed?
• What distance, in meters, is considered danger close to a target?
• What is considered a line error for MET regarding pressure?
• What constitutes a line error for MET concerning temperature?
• How many azimuth indexes should be present on the firing chart?
• What is the definition of gunnery?
• What is the result if the target area experiences a significant change in deflection?
• What is the sustain rate of fire for M777A2?
• During what circumstances is immediate suppression necessary?
• How do you calculate Fuze K from a Lazy Z?
• What is the definition of direction in fire control terminology?
• What type of artillery does a Modular Artillery Charge apply to?
• Which term refers to the projectile currently in use during a fire mission?
• What is the correct command if a target grid plots out of the safety box?
• What is one of the main responsibilities of the fire support officer?
• What must be added to chart deflection to create firing deflection?
• Who can announce check firing?
• What is a key component of combined arms operations in relation to the firing battery's mission?
• What is the significance of a FDC report?
• What does RDP stand for?
• Who has the sole responsibility to select the location for FDC during field operations?
• What is the rule that applies when dealing with deflections?
• What are the elements of a fire order?
• Who serves as the technical expert and trainer within an FDC?
• What is a call for fire?
• For massing fires, how many conditions must be met?
• Elevation is the function of what?
• What are the four different areas related to ballistics?
• What characterizes indirect fire?
• What is the minimum illumination burst distance for a 155 mm artillery piece?
• Which of the following fire commands cannot be standardized?
• In what order is chart data announced?
• Which information must an FDO provide to the chart operator?
• Who is authorized to announce fire commands to the howitzers?
• When must a tick mark be canted during plotting?
• What does the acronym MTO stand for?
• In terms of target plotting, what aspect does DA Form 4176 cover?
• How does propellant temperature impact artillery fire?
• What must always be announced during subsequent fire commands?
• How are all angles expressed when computing XO's minimum QE?
• When do you receive direction in degrees for artillery fire?
• What instruction should you follow regarding loading in specific scenarios?
• What is the color code for Platoon Alpha?
• What type of challenges do aerial observers need to minimize according to operational guidelines?
• What factors affect deflection?
• What is an example transmission of fire command standards?
• Who does not carry any corrections regarding TGPCs?
• How many different blocks are on the ROF?
• What are the intrinsic elements?
• What are the three types of operations in artillery?
• What is the definition of chart range?
• Who is responsible for all Fire Direction Center (FDC) operations?
• What is the term used for determining corrections based on terrain?
• What is the purpose of a tick mark on a firing chart?
• Under what condition is a MTO not required?
• What aspect of fire control does the term 'sheaf' relate to?
• When is the time of flight announced to the observer?
• What is the approximate height of burst for the M119A3 illumination round?
• What is the value assigned as the "smart guy factor" in calculations?
• What does the acronym UCARET represent?
• How frequently should equipment maintenance be performed during operations?
• What is the method for construction of a tick mark?
• What is considered the standard air temperature for fire control?
• Which of the following best describes how fire commands are structured?
• What is a key factor to consider relating to met conditions in firing?
• What is the primary purpose of high-angle fire in artillery operations?
• Which of the following is essential for accurate firing data conversion?
• What is the purpose of a gun position survey?
• What does "shift from a known point" imply in target plotting?
• What is drift in relation to fire control?
• For safety, how is a range correction expressed?
• Who is responsible for maintaining the MVV logbook?
• How is deflection defined in fire control?
• What is the VI for projectiles fired over water, snow, or ice according to XOs Min QE?
• Complementary angle of site is influenced by which of the following factors?
• What is the VI for projectiles fired over marshy or wet terrain in XOs Min QE?
• Which fire order element specifies the method of fire for the adjusting element?
• What is the effective HE burst width for a 105mm?
• What are the different types of sheafs used in artillery?
• In artillery terms, what is defined as distance?
• What is a target grid?
• What element is adjusted for range in artillery?
• What is the mission of the firing battery?
• What is considered a line error for MET regarding wind direction?
• What does technical fire direction involve?
• How many meters apart must an illumination burst for spread missions be for 105 mm?
• What is the significance of angle of fire in artillery?
• What is the significance of the charge in fire commands?
• What color is used on a target grid to represent a plus sign " +"?
• What constitutes a line error for MET in terms of wind speed?
• What is a propellant?
• When dealing with azimuths, which rule applies?
• What device is used to extract time for the SINCGARS radio when using FH?
• What is the primary purpose of a registration in artillery?
• What does HCO stand for in fire direction?
• What is the approximate height of burst for the M777A2 illumination round?
• What does the command "AMC" stand for in restrictive commands?
• How much of a meter increase in altitude occurs between each line of MET after line 11?
• What is the purpose of a fire control target line?
• What range is utilized on the RDP for constructing azimuth and deflection indices?
• What does the term “corrective measures” refer to in fire control?
• What is the Training Circular for the Field Artillery Manual Cannon Gunnery?
• What is a recommended method for saving time in mission processing regarding site?
• Which platoon is color-coded blue?
• What is the definition of ballistics?
• When announcing quadrant elevation while using the gunner's quadrant, quadrant is announced to the nearest what?
• When is high-angle fire typically utilized?
• What defines danger area ECHO regarding gun azimuth?
• What is a map?