________________ is fires that directly support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces to engage enemy forces, combat formations, and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives (Joint Publication [JP] 3-09.3). It requires close coordination and integration with ...
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________________ is fires that directly support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations
forces to engage enemy forces, combat formations, and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational
objectives (Joint Publication [JP] 3-09.3). It requires close coordination and integration with maneuver
forces. Effective fire support requires an observer that understands the tasks to accomplish and how
these tasks support the overall operation. The observer must be able to accurately locate targets,
understand which targets to attack, and effectively communicate what he sees to the rest of the fire
support community. - answer-a. Fire Support hh
True/False: There are five requirements for achieving accurate first-round fire for effect. These five
requirements for accurate predicted fires are: accurate target location and size, firing unit location,
weapon and ammunition information, meteorological information, and computational procedures.The
observer is solely responsible for the first requirement. - answer-a. True
The _____________ and its elements integrate the fires warfighting function in operations. It has
resources to plan for future operations from the main command post and to support current operations
from the tactical command post (when deployed). Additionally it has the limited capability to provide
coverage to the command group and the deputy command group when deployed. The _____________
is the centerpiece of the targeting architecture, focused on both lethal and nonlethal target sets. The
__________ thus collaboratively plans, coordinates and synchronizes fire support, to include Joint Fires.
- answer-a. Fires Cell
The ________________ has the responsibility to integrate fire support with the scheme of maneuver.
He provides the commander's intent for an operation and issues guidance, including guidance for fire
support. The ________ translates the guidance into fire support tasks. Each fire support task and
purpose directly supports a maneuver task and purpose. Then assigns responsibility of tasks in the Fire
Support Plan, assets, and priority of fires, to the observers using all available assets. Ensures
dissemination of FS products to all supporting assets. - answer-a. Maneuver Commander / FSO
A target identified too late, or not selected for action in time, to be included in deliberate targeting that,
when detected or located, meets criteria specific to achieving objectives and is processed using dynamic
targeting. - answer-a. Target of Opportunity
A ______________ is a target that is known to exist in the operational environment, upon which actions
are planned using deliberate targeting, creating effects which support commander's objectives. -
answer-a. Planned Target
A _____________ is a planned target upon which fires or other actions are scheduled for prosecution at
a specified time. - answer-a. Scheduled Target
A ___________ target is a planned target upon which fires or other actions are determined using
deliberate targeting and triggered, when detected or located, using dynamic targeting. - answer-a. On-
call Target
, A _______________ is a target on which the delivery of fires takes precedence over all the fires for the
designated firing unit or element. - answer-a. Priority Target
________________ is an immediately available prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy
movement across defensive lines or areas. - answer-a. Final Protective Fire
A __________________ consists of two or more targets on which fire is desired simultaneously. -
answer-a. Group of Targets
A ____________________ is a number of targets and/or group(s) of targets planned to be fired in a
predetermined sequence to support a maneuver operation. - answer-a. Series of Targets
A _______________ consists of a number of planned targets of a similar nature that are planned for
sequential attack - answer-a. Program of Targets
___________________ is accomplished using targeting and the running estimate. It includes developing
integrated fire plans (target lists, fire support execution/fire support task matrix, scheme of fires, and
overlays) and determining forward observer control options that support the commander's scheme of
maneuver. - answer-a. Fire Support Planning
_______________________ is the planning and executing of fire so that targets are adequately covered
by a suitable weapon or group of weapons (JP 3-09).The FIST must maintain situational understanding at
all times and monitor voice requests for fire support within the maneuver element to prevent fratricide
as the result of friendly fire support. The FIST must advise the commander on any fire support
coordination measures (FSCM) in effect. - answer-a. Fire Support Coordination
True / False: In order to develop an effective fire support plan, the FSO must understand the fires
planning process and address all the essential elements of a fire support plan. To help ensure all
considerations are addressed, the FSO uses the memory aid FA-PARCA, which means—
F-Firesupport tasks, described in terms of a clear task, purpose, and effectA-Allocationof assets/targets
to subordinate unitsP-Positioningguidance for fire support assets and observersA-Assault InstructionsR-
Resources Available - answer-a. False
True / False: When occupying an observation post using SLOCTOP; A reconnaissance security sweep
should be made 180 degrees forward of the OP. - answer-a. False
Occupying an observation post using SLOCTOP; Identify the item that is not part of L-Location. - answer-
a. Select a position on the highest terrain in order to quickly detect enemy forces (provides the best
observation).
Occupying an observation post using SLOCTOP; what is the number one priority for the team? - answer-
a. Communication
Occupying an observation post using SLOCTOP; Identify the item that is not part of T-targeting. - answer-
a. Refine company/troop targets and those assigned by higher headquarters.
True / False: Occupying an observation post using SLOCTOP; during O-observation ensure all team
members are proficient in friendly/threat forces recognition. - answer-a. True
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