Fire Support Operations Lecture

These flashcards encapsulate essential vocabulary and concepts related to fire support operations, necessary for understanding military protocols.

Fires Warfighting Function

Integration of capabilities necessary for the planning, coordinating, and execution of fire support operations.

Multiple Choice: A) Communication B) Aviation C) Fire Support D) Logistics

Fire Direction Center (FDC)

The 'brain' of indirect fire operations, responsible for processing fire support requests and directing the firing units.

Multiple Choice: A) Directional Center B) Fire Control Point C) Fire Direction Center D) Operations Center

Close Air Support (CAS)

A form of support executed in support of friendly forces in close enemy contact.

Multiple Choice: A) Air Surveillance B) Close Air Support C) Strategic Bombing D) Reconnaissance

Combat Aviation Brigade

A branch that employs attack rotary wing aviation primarily as a CAS platform.

Multiple Choice: A) Aviation Brigade B) Tactical Air Support C) Combat Aviation Brigade D) Ground Forces

Target of Opportunity

A target identified late or not selected in time for deliberate targeting.

Multiple Choice: A) Pre-planned Target B) Target of Opportunity C) High-Value Target D) Casualty Target

Target Selection

The process of identifying targets for engagement based on tactical considerations and criteria.

Multiple Choice: A) Target Assignment B) Target Identification C) Target Selection D) Target Engagement

Munitions

Weapons or explosive materials deployed in military operations, requiring careful selection for effectiveness.

Multiple Choice: A) Ammunition B) Equipment C) Munitions D) Supplies

Dynamic Targeting

A method of targeting that allows real-time engagement of opportunities as they arise.

Multiple Choice: A) Static Targeting B) Dynamic Targeting C) Deliberate Targeting D) Strategic Targeting

Priority Targets

Targets on which the delivery of fires takes precedence based on their value or necessity.

Multiple Choice: A) Critical Targets B) Priority Targets C) Non-Essential Targets D) Secondary Targets

Final Protective Fire (FPF)

An immediately available prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement.

Multiple Choice: A) Emergency Fire B) Final Protective Fire C) Defensive Fire D) Assault Fire

Type 1 Control

Control method that requires visual acquisition of both the attacking aircraft and the target.

Multiple Choice: A) Visual Control B) Type 1 Control C) Radar Control D) Communication Control

Visual Acquisition

The requirement for a forward observer to see both the aircraft and the target to ensure a public safety.

Multiple Choice: A) Visual Identification B) Visual Acquisition C) Target Confirmation D) Aircraft Recognition

Flash to Bang Method

A technique to measure distance based on the time delay between seeing a flash and hearing the bang.

Multiple Choice: A) Delay Method B) Sound Range C) Flash to Bang Method D) Timing Method

Angle T

An angle formed at the target by the intersection of the observer-target and gun-target lines.

Multiple Choice: A) Target Angle B) Angle T C) Measuring Angle D) Target Intersection Angle

Mensuration

The process of measuring features or locations on the earth to determine absolute coordinates.

Multiple Choice: A) Measurement B) Location Determination C) Mensuration D) Coordinate Analysis

Observer Target Location Error (OTLE)

Error in correctly locating the target derived from observer location and environmental factors.

Multiple Choice: A) Observation Error B) Targeting Error C) Observer Target Location Error D) Accuracy Error

Laser Designator

Essential equipment for precision targeting utilizing laser technology for guidance.

Multiple Choice: A) Targeting Laser B) Laser Designator C) Precision Tracker D) Laser Guidance System

Danger Close

The distance within which friendly forces are at a potential risk from their own fire support.

Multiple Choice: A) Close Combat Area B) Danger Close C) Risk Zone D) Fire Support Zone

Horizontal Angle

An azimuth measured clockwise from a north baseline used in target determination.

Multiple Choice: A) Azimuth Angle B) Horizontal Angle C) Directional Angle D) Reference Angle

Time on Target

A control method indicating when rounds should impact at a precisely timed moment.

Multiple Choice: A) Timing Control B) Impact Timing C) Time on Target D) Coordination Time

Fire Support Coordination Center (FSCC)

The element responsible for planning and coordinating fire support among all components in an area of operations.

Multiple Choice: A) Fire Coordination Point B) Fire Support Coordination Center C) Command Center D) Operations Group

Field Artillery Squadron

A battalion-sized unit equipped with artillery for conducting fire support operations.

Multiple Choice: A) Artillery Group B) Artillery Squadron C) Field Squadron D) Tactical Artillery Unit

Indirect Fire

Fires delivered on a target that cannot be directly seen by the weapon's crew.

Multiple Choice: A) Direct Fire B) Indirect Fire C) Frontline Fire D) Contact Fire

Maneuver Commander

The individual responsible for leading the ground forces and coordinating with fire support elements.

Multiple Choice: A) Ground Commander B) Tactical Lead C) Maneuver Commander D) Operations Chief

Army Tactical Fire Control System (ATFCS)

A system that provides field artillery and fire support coordinated through digital communication.

Multiple Choice: A) Fire Direction System B) Digital Fire Control System C) Army Tactical Fire Control System D) Command and Control System

Hasty Target

A target engaged quickly based on immediate opportunity, rather than through a detailed targeting process.

Multiple Choice: A) Planned Target B) Hasty Target C) Quick Target D) Immediate Target

Accuracy

The degree to which the fire delivered strikes the intended target accurately.

Multiple Choice: A) Precision B) Accuracy C) Correctness D) Reliability

Combat Mission Planning

The process of developing a coordinated plan for conducting operations, including fire support.

Multiple Choice: A) Operation Design B) Combat Planning C) Combat Mission Planning D) Task Coordination

Joint Fire Support

Coordinated fire support provided by multiple services to achieve military objectives.

Multiple Choice: A) Joint Strike B) Multi-Service Support C) Joint Fire Support D) Combined Operations

Safety Zones

Areas established to protect friendly units from the effects of fire support operations.

Multiple Choice: A) Risk Zones B) Safety Areas C) Control Zones D) Safety Zones

Indirect Fire Support

Fires delivered in support of ground forces or other operations, directed onto targets not directly observed by the shooter.

Multiple Choice: A) Direct Fire Support B) Indirect Fire Support C) Fire Control D) Target Identification

Fire Support Coordination

A process that integrates different sources of fire support to achieve the desired effects on the battlefield.

Multiple Choice: A) Target Coordination B) Fire Support Coordination C) Operational Integration D) Combat Coordination

Area Fire

Fire delivered on a specific target area, typically covering multiple targets, to saturate that area with fire.

Multiple Choice: A) Point Fire B) Area Fire C) Precision Fire D) Suppressive Fire

Observation Post (OP)

A location where personnel observe enemy activity and gather intelligence to aid in fire support operations.

Multiple Choice: A) Command Post B) Forward Operating Base C) Observation Post D) Control Center

Fire Support Asset

A resource, such as artillery, aircraft, or naval gunfire, that provides fire support to ground forces.

Multiple Choice: A) Tactical Asset B) Fire Support Asset C) Ground Asset D) Combat Resource

Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)

A team of air force personnel who support ground forces and control air assets in close air support operations.

Multiple Choice: A) Air Support Unit B) Tactical Air Control Party C) Close Air Support Team D) Ground Liaison

Collaboration and Deconfliction

The process of ensuring that different fire support elements work together without interfering with each other's operations.

Multiple Choice: A) Coordination B) Collaboration and Deconfliction C) Target Management D) Fire Control Integration

Supplementary Fire Support

Additional fire support provided to enhance the main fire support effort during military operations.

Multiple Choice: A) Main Fire Support B) Supplementary Fire Support C) Auxiliary Fire Support D) Coordinated Fire Support

Engagement Area

A designated zone where the commander intends to engage an enemy with direct and indirect fire support.

Multiple Choice: A) Target Zone B) Operation Area C) Engagement Area D) Fire Support Area

Battlefield Geometry

The relationship among targets, firing units, and observing units which affects the planning of fire support integration.

Multiple Choice: A) Tactical Layout B) Battlefield Geometry C) Fire Control Geometry D) Combat Terrain