BDE FIRES Cert 2026
1. What are the five requirements for achieving accurate Accurate Target Location and Size
first-round fire for effect? Accurate Firing Unit Location
Accurate Weapon and Ammunition Information
Accurate Meteorological Information
Accurate Computational Procedures
As an observer, which of the five requirements for Accurate Target Location and Size
achieving accurate first-round fire for effect are you solely
responsible for?
True/False: The observer serves as the "eyes" of the True
indirect fire systems and the FDC serves as the "brain" of
the system.
What and its elements integrate the fires warfighting Fires Cell
function into operations?
What asset provides the commander flexibility, range, Fixed Wing Aircraft
speed, lethality, precision, and the ability to mass fires at a
desired time and place?
is executed in support of friendly forces in close enemy Army Attack Aviation
contact (i.e., close combat attack) or against enemy forces
out of contact with friendly forces.
Which branch of service employs it's attack rotary wing Marine Corps
aviation primarily as a CAS platform?
True/False: Army Attack Aviation can perform CAS in True
support of another component.
_____ can support or conduct close combat attack, CAS, Unmanned Aircraft
strike coordination and reconnaissance, AI, and other joint
fires missions.
_____ normally produces the specific effect on a target Massing Fires
with the minimum expenditure of ammunition. It also
reduces our vulnerability to adversary target acquisition.
Failure to select proper shell fuze combinations may result All of the Above
in what?
Aside from tactical considerations, the selection of targets, Both A and B
munitions, and techniques of fire must comply with what?
Observers equipped with nothing more than a map, 250 m
binoculars, and compass typically have a mean target
location error of about how many meters?
Who is in charge of the FIST and also the principal fire Company/Troop FSO
support advisor to the commander when attached to or
supporting a company or troop?
, BDE FIRES Cert 2026
The _____ has the responsibility to integrate fire support Maneuver Commander / FSO
with the scheme of maneuver and provides the
commander's intent for an operation and issues guidance,
including guidance for fire support. The _____ translates
the guidance into fire support tasks.
Select all that apply: What is a Target? all of the above
a. An entity or object that performs a function for the
adversary considered for possible engagement or other
action.
b. A country, area, installation, agency, or person against
which intelligence
operations are directed.
c. An area designated and numbered for future firing.
d. An impact burst that hits the target.
What is a target that is identified too late, or not selected Target of Opportunity
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?
A _____ is a target that is known to exist in the operational Planned Target
environment, upon which actions are planned, using
deliberate targeting, creating effects which support
commander's objectives.
A _____ is a planned target upon which fires or other Scheduled Target
actions are scheduled for prosecution at a specified time.
A _____ is a planned target upon which fires or other On-call Target
actions are determined using deliberate targeting and
triggered, when detected or located, using dynamic
targeting.
A _____ is a target, based on either time or importance, on Priority Target
which the delivery of fires takes precedence over all the
fires for the designated firing unit or element.
What is an immediately available prearranged barrier of FPF
fire designed to impede enemy movement across
defensive lines or areas?
When planning an FPF, what is the approximate length
and width in meters for an FPF fired with 4 tubes of
120mm Mortars?
When planning an FPF, what is the approximate length
and width in meters for an FPF fired with 8 guns of 155mm
Howitzers?
What is the DA form used for the Target List Worksheet? DA Form 4655
A _____ consists of two or more targets on which fire is Group of Targets
desired simultaneously.
A _____ is a number of targets and/or group(s) of targets Series of Targets
planned to be fired in a predetermined sequence to
support a maneuver operation.
, BDE FIRES Cert 2026
A _____ consists of a number of planned targets of a Program of Targets
similar nature that are planned for sequential attack.
What field artillery team is organic to each maneuver Fire Support Team
battalion and selected units to plan and coordinate all
available company supporting fires?
Fire support planning is integrated through targeting and Target Lists, No Fire Lists, Fire Support Execution Matrix, Scheme of Fires, and
the running estimate. It includes developing integrated fire Overlays
plans using what?
_____ is the planning and executing of fires so that targets Fire Support Coordination
are adequately covered by a suitable weapon or group of
weapons.
_____ can be conducted at any place and time friendly Close Air Support
forces are in close proximity to enemy forces.
_____ is the authority to control the maneuver of and grant Terminal Attack Control (TAC)
weapons release clearance to attacking aircraft.
What type of control requires control of individual attacks Type 1 Control
and the JTAC/FAC (A) to visually acquire the attacking
aircraft and visually acquire the target for each attack?
What type of control is used when the JTAC/FAC (A) Type 2 Control
requires control of individual attacks and is unable to
visually acquire the attacking aircraft at weapons release
or is unable to visually acquire the target?
What type of control is used when the JTAC/FAC (A) Type 3 Control
requires the ability to provide clearance for multiple attacks
within a single engagement subject to specific attack
restrictions.
What does each letter of the memory aid FA-PARCA stand Fire Support Task
for? Allocation of Assets or Targets to Subordinate Units
Positioning Guidance for Fire Support Assets and Observers
Attack Guidance
Restrictions
Coordinating Instructions
Assessment
Select all that apply: What types of close air support Type 2 Control
terminal attack control can a joint fires observer provide Type 3 Control
target information in support of?
How many options are used to employ the fire support 3
team?
Which FIST employment option consolidates the FIST at Option 1 - Battalion Fire Support Team
the battalion level?
Which FIST employment option has the FIST assets Option 2 - Company or Troop FIST
remaining at the company or troop level?
1. What are the five requirements for achieving accurate Accurate Target Location and Size
first-round fire for effect? Accurate Firing Unit Location
Accurate Weapon and Ammunition Information
Accurate Meteorological Information
Accurate Computational Procedures
As an observer, which of the five requirements for Accurate Target Location and Size
achieving accurate first-round fire for effect are you solely
responsible for?
True/False: The observer serves as the "eyes" of the True
indirect fire systems and the FDC serves as the "brain" of
the system.
What and its elements integrate the fires warfighting Fires Cell
function into operations?
What asset provides the commander flexibility, range, Fixed Wing Aircraft
speed, lethality, precision, and the ability to mass fires at a
desired time and place?
is executed in support of friendly forces in close enemy Army Attack Aviation
contact (i.e., close combat attack) or against enemy forces
out of contact with friendly forces.
Which branch of service employs it's attack rotary wing Marine Corps
aviation primarily as a CAS platform?
True/False: Army Attack Aviation can perform CAS in True
support of another component.
_____ can support or conduct close combat attack, CAS, Unmanned Aircraft
strike coordination and reconnaissance, AI, and other joint
fires missions.
_____ normally produces the specific effect on a target Massing Fires
with the minimum expenditure of ammunition. It also
reduces our vulnerability to adversary target acquisition.
Failure to select proper shell fuze combinations may result All of the Above
in what?
Aside from tactical considerations, the selection of targets, Both A and B
munitions, and techniques of fire must comply with what?
Observers equipped with nothing more than a map, 250 m
binoculars, and compass typically have a mean target
location error of about how many meters?
Who is in charge of the FIST and also the principal fire Company/Troop FSO
support advisor to the commander when attached to or
supporting a company or troop?
, BDE FIRES Cert 2026
The _____ has the responsibility to integrate fire support Maneuver Commander / FSO
with the scheme of maneuver and provides the
commander's intent for an operation and issues guidance,
including guidance for fire support. The _____ translates
the guidance into fire support tasks.
Select all that apply: What is a Target? all of the above
a. An entity or object that performs a function for the
adversary considered for possible engagement or other
action.
b. A country, area, installation, agency, or person against
which intelligence
operations are directed.
c. An area designated and numbered for future firing.
d. An impact burst that hits the target.
What is a target that is identified too late, or not selected Target of Opportunity
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?
A _____ is a target that is known to exist in the operational Planned Target
environment, upon which actions are planned, using
deliberate targeting, creating effects which support
commander's objectives.
A _____ is a planned target upon which fires or other Scheduled Target
actions are scheduled for prosecution at a specified time.
A _____ is a planned target upon which fires or other On-call Target
actions are determined using deliberate targeting and
triggered, when detected or located, using dynamic
targeting.
A _____ is a target, based on either time or importance, on Priority Target
which the delivery of fires takes precedence over all the
fires for the designated firing unit or element.
What is an immediately available prearranged barrier of FPF
fire designed to impede enemy movement across
defensive lines or areas?
When planning an FPF, what is the approximate length
and width in meters for an FPF fired with 4 tubes of
120mm Mortars?
When planning an FPF, what is the approximate length
and width in meters for an FPF fired with 8 guns of 155mm
Howitzers?
What is the DA form used for the Target List Worksheet? DA Form 4655
A _____ consists of two or more targets on which fire is Group of Targets
desired simultaneously.
A _____ is a number of targets and/or group(s) of targets Series of Targets
planned to be fired in a predetermined sequence to
support a maneuver operation.
, BDE FIRES Cert 2026
A _____ consists of a number of planned targets of a Program of Targets
similar nature that are planned for sequential attack.
What field artillery team is organic to each maneuver Fire Support Team
battalion and selected units to plan and coordinate all
available company supporting fires?
Fire support planning is integrated through targeting and Target Lists, No Fire Lists, Fire Support Execution Matrix, Scheme of Fires, and
the running estimate. It includes developing integrated fire Overlays
plans using what?
_____ is the planning and executing of fires so that targets Fire Support Coordination
are adequately covered by a suitable weapon or group of
weapons.
_____ can be conducted at any place and time friendly Close Air Support
forces are in close proximity to enemy forces.
_____ is the authority to control the maneuver of and grant Terminal Attack Control (TAC)
weapons release clearance to attacking aircraft.
What type of control requires control of individual attacks Type 1 Control
and the JTAC/FAC (A) to visually acquire the attacking
aircraft and visually acquire the target for each attack?
What type of control is used when the JTAC/FAC (A) Type 2 Control
requires control of individual attacks and is unable to
visually acquire the attacking aircraft at weapons release
or is unable to visually acquire the target?
What type of control is used when the JTAC/FAC (A) Type 3 Control
requires the ability to provide clearance for multiple attacks
within a single engagement subject to specific attack
restrictions.
What does each letter of the memory aid FA-PARCA stand Fire Support Task
for? Allocation of Assets or Targets to Subordinate Units
Positioning Guidance for Fire Support Assets and Observers
Attack Guidance
Restrictions
Coordinating Instructions
Assessment
Select all that apply: What types of close air support Type 2 Control
terminal attack control can a joint fires observer provide Type 3 Control
target information in support of?
How many options are used to employ the fire support 3
team?
Which FIST employment option consolidates the FIST at Option 1 - Battalion Fire Support Team
the battalion level?
Which FIST employment option has the FIST assets Option 2 - Company or Troop FIST
remaining at the company or troop level?
