FA BOLC MOD 2 EXAM (MULTIPLE CHOICE A-D)
QUESTION AND ANSWER LATEST UPDATE 2026
FIELD ARTILLERY BASIC OFFICER LEADERSHIP
COURSE
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| Title | FA BOLC MOD 2 EXAM MULTIPLE CHOICE A-D QUESTION AND ANSWER LATEST
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| Course | FA BOLC (Field Artillery Basic Officer Leadership Course) Module 2 |
| University | United States Army |
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EXAM INSTRUCTIONS
This examination covers Fire Support planning, coordination, execution, and targeting. Select
the best answer from options A-D for each question. There is only one correct answer per
question unless otherwise specified. Mark your answers on the provided answer sheet.
SECTION 1: FIRE SUPPORT PLANNING (Questions 1-25)
Question 1:
Targets not known to exist and with no actions planned on them are known as:
A) Sensitive targets
B) Dynamic targeting
C) Target selection standards
D) Unanticipated targets
Answer: D
,Rationale: Unanticipated targets are targets that were not previously identified or planned for.
Dynamic targeting refers to targeting against time-sensitive targets. Sensitive targets require
special considerations. Target selection standards are criteria for choosing which targets to
engage .
Question 2:
What counts as "Destroyed" in terms of target damage assessment?
A) 3% of the target is eliminated
B) 10% of the target is eliminated
C) 30% of the target is eliminated
D) 50% of the target is eliminated
Answer: C
Rationale: In fire support damage assessment, "Destroyed" requires 30% of the target to be
eliminated. "Neutralized" requires 10% elimination. "Suppressed" requires 3% or temporarily
combat ineffective .
Question 3:
What counts as "Neutralized" in terms of target damage assessment?
A) 3% of the target is eliminated
B) 10% of the target is eliminated
C) 30% of the target is eliminated
D) 50% of the target is eliminated
Answer: B
Rationale: The damage assessment standards are: Destroyed = 30%, Neutralized = 10%,
Suppressed = 3% or temporarily combat ineffective. Neutralized means the target is unable to
function effectively .
Question 4:
The Fire Support plan allows the commander to achieve four key results. Which of the following
is NOT one of these results?
,A) Mass effects
B) Surprise
C) Economic use of ammunition
D) Destroy enemy forces and obtain decisive results
Answer: C
Rationale: The Fire Support plan enables the commander to achieve: 1) mass effects, 2)
surprise, 3) destroy enemy forces, and 4) obtain decisive results .
Question 5:
The ideal end state for fire support is described as:
A) Maximum ammunition expenditure
B) The right weapons, on the right target, with the right effects at the right time
C) Complete destruction of all enemy forces
D) Minimal friendly casualties
Answer: B
Rationale: The ideal end state of fire support is delivering "the right weapons, on the right target,
with the right effects at the right time." This ensures efficient and effective support to maneuver
forces .
Question 6:
Who is responsible for the development of the Fire Support plan, as well as its technical and
tactical execution?
A) The maneuver commander only
B) The S-3 Operations Officer
C) The FSCOORD, Chief of Fires, FSOs and fire cells
D) The Battalion Executive Officer
Answer: C
Rationale: The FSCOORD (Fire Support Coordinator), Chief of Fires, FSOs (Fire Support
Officers), and fire cells are collectively responsible for developing the FS plan and its technical
and tactical execution .
, Question 7:
The goal of all fire support is to:
A) Maximize ammunition expenditure
B) Support the maneuver commander
C) Destroy all enemy artillery
D) Conduct reconnaissance
Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of all fire support is to support the maneuver commander. Fire
support is a combined arms function that enables maneuver forces to accomplish their mission .
Question 8:
How many echelons up must you understand the commander's intent?
A) One echelon
B) Two echelons
C) Three echelons
D) Four echelons
Answer: B
Rationale: To properly align fire support, personnel must understand the commander's intent two
echelons up. This ensures coordination with higher-level plans and objectives .
Question 9:
What are the three requirements of effective Fire Support Coordination?
A) Speed, accuracy, power
B) Cohesiveness, responsiveness, and integration
C) Planning, execution, assessment
D) Observation, communication, adjustment
Answer: B
Rationale: The three requirements of effective Fire Support Coordination are cohesiveness
(unity of effort), responsiveness (timely delivery), and integration (with maneuver and other
warfighting functions) .
QUESTION AND ANSWER LATEST UPDATE 2026
FIELD ARTILLERY BASIC OFFICER LEADERSHIP
COURSE
Document Setup for Docsity
| Field | Entry |
|:|:|
| Title | FA BOLC MOD 2 EXAM MULTIPLE CHOICE A-D QUESTION AND ANSWER LATEST
UPDATE 2026 |
| Document Type | Exam (elaborations) |
| Subject | Military Science / Field Artillery |
| Course | FA BOLC (Field Artillery Basic Officer Leadership Course) Module 2 |
| University | United States Army |
| Tags | FABOLC FieldArtillery FireSupport MilitaryScience Army |
EXAM INSTRUCTIONS
This examination covers Fire Support planning, coordination, execution, and targeting. Select
the best answer from options A-D for each question. There is only one correct answer per
question unless otherwise specified. Mark your answers on the provided answer sheet.
SECTION 1: FIRE SUPPORT PLANNING (Questions 1-25)
Question 1:
Targets not known to exist and with no actions planned on them are known as:
A) Sensitive targets
B) Dynamic targeting
C) Target selection standards
D) Unanticipated targets
Answer: D
,Rationale: Unanticipated targets are targets that were not previously identified or planned for.
Dynamic targeting refers to targeting against time-sensitive targets. Sensitive targets require
special considerations. Target selection standards are criteria for choosing which targets to
engage .
Question 2:
What counts as "Destroyed" in terms of target damage assessment?
A) 3% of the target is eliminated
B) 10% of the target is eliminated
C) 30% of the target is eliminated
D) 50% of the target is eliminated
Answer: C
Rationale: In fire support damage assessment, "Destroyed" requires 30% of the target to be
eliminated. "Neutralized" requires 10% elimination. "Suppressed" requires 3% or temporarily
combat ineffective .
Question 3:
What counts as "Neutralized" in terms of target damage assessment?
A) 3% of the target is eliminated
B) 10% of the target is eliminated
C) 30% of the target is eliminated
D) 50% of the target is eliminated
Answer: B
Rationale: The damage assessment standards are: Destroyed = 30%, Neutralized = 10%,
Suppressed = 3% or temporarily combat ineffective. Neutralized means the target is unable to
function effectively .
Question 4:
The Fire Support plan allows the commander to achieve four key results. Which of the following
is NOT one of these results?
,A) Mass effects
B) Surprise
C) Economic use of ammunition
D) Destroy enemy forces and obtain decisive results
Answer: C
Rationale: The Fire Support plan enables the commander to achieve: 1) mass effects, 2)
surprise, 3) destroy enemy forces, and 4) obtain decisive results .
Question 5:
The ideal end state for fire support is described as:
A) Maximum ammunition expenditure
B) The right weapons, on the right target, with the right effects at the right time
C) Complete destruction of all enemy forces
D) Minimal friendly casualties
Answer: B
Rationale: The ideal end state of fire support is delivering "the right weapons, on the right target,
with the right effects at the right time." This ensures efficient and effective support to maneuver
forces .
Question 6:
Who is responsible for the development of the Fire Support plan, as well as its technical and
tactical execution?
A) The maneuver commander only
B) The S-3 Operations Officer
C) The FSCOORD, Chief of Fires, FSOs and fire cells
D) The Battalion Executive Officer
Answer: C
Rationale: The FSCOORD (Fire Support Coordinator), Chief of Fires, FSOs (Fire Support
Officers), and fire cells are collectively responsible for developing the FS plan and its technical
and tactical execution .
, Question 7:
The goal of all fire support is to:
A) Maximize ammunition expenditure
B) Support the maneuver commander
C) Destroy all enemy artillery
D) Conduct reconnaissance
Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of all fire support is to support the maneuver commander. Fire
support is a combined arms function that enables maneuver forces to accomplish their mission .
Question 8:
How many echelons up must you understand the commander's intent?
A) One echelon
B) Two echelons
C) Three echelons
D) Four echelons
Answer: B
Rationale: To properly align fire support, personnel must understand the commander's intent two
echelons up. This ensures coordination with higher-level plans and objectives .
Question 9:
What are the three requirements of effective Fire Support Coordination?
A) Speed, accuracy, power
B) Cohesiveness, responsiveness, and integration
C) Planning, execution, assessment
D) Observation, communication, adjustment
Answer: B
Rationale: The three requirements of effective Fire Support Coordination are cohesiveness
(unity of effort), responsiveness (timely delivery), and integration (with maneuver and other
warfighting functions) .
