SF block 3 test UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are range cards initiated for? All positions and weapon systems
What do range cards aid in? Planning and controlling fields of fire and gunners in acquiring targets during
limited visibility
What are sectors of fire? Piece of the battlefield for which the gunner is responsible
What are reference points and target reference points Natural or man made features as reference points used for target acquisition and
(TRP)? range determination
What is dead space? Any area that cannot be observed or covered by direct fire weapon systems
within the sector of fire
What is maximum engagement line (MEL)? The depth of the sector which is normally limited to the maximum effective
engagement range of the weapon system used
What is Weapons reference point (WRP)? Easily recognizable terrain feature on the map used to assist leaders in plotting
the vehicle, squad, or weapon position
What is the final protective line (FPL)? a predetermined line along which grazing fire is placed to stop an enemy assault
What is a principle direction of fire? (PDF) Assigned to a machine gun it no FPL. Covers an area that has good fields of fire or
has a likely enemy avenue of approach
What is a restrictive fire line? (RFL) Linear fire control measure beyond which fires are prohibited without
coordination
What are range cards initiated for? All positions and weapon systems
What do range cards aid in? Planning and controlling fields of fire and gunners in acquiring targets during
limited visibility
What are sectors of fire? Piece of the battlefield for which the gunner is responsible
What are reference points and target reference points Natural or man made features as reference points used for target acquisition and
(TRP)? range determination
What is dead space? Any area that cannot be observed or covered by direct fire weapon systems
within the sector of fire
What is maximum engagement line (MEL)? The depth of the sector which is normally limited to the maximum effective
engagement range of the weapon system used
What is Weapons reference point (WRP)? Easily recognizable terrain feature on the map used to assist leaders in plotting
the vehicle, squad, or weapon position
What is the final protective line (FPL)? a predetermined line along which grazing fire is placed to stop an enemy assault
What is a principle direction of fire? (PDF) Assigned to a machine gun it no FPL. Covers an area that has good fields of fire or
has a likely enemy avenue of approach
What is a restrictive fire line? (RFL) Linear fire control measure beyond which fires are prohibited without
coordination
