FSCC TEST STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
What are the Capabilities and Limitations for the M777/A2 Howitzer? - ANS M777/A2
Howitzer: Weight-9000/9800 lbs
Rate of Fire- 4rpm/2rpm
Max Effective- 37500m (Excal)/22500m (HE)
CAPABILITIES- Massing and Shifting, All Weather, Mobility, Digital, Ammunition, Into/From
defilade, TGT Acquisition, Fire without adjustment, Direct Fire, SEAD
LIMITATIONS- Initial Support during amphibious operations, Exposed initial positions,
Vulnerable to air attack, Logistics, Close Combat, Terrain, Displacement
What are the Capabilities and Limitations for Mortars? - ANS 60mm Mortars:
Weight- 18-45 pounds
Max Range- 3490 meters
Min Range- 70
Rate of Fire- 30/min for 4 min then 20/minute
81mm Mortars:
Weight- 93 lbs
Max Range- 5800 meters
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, Min Range- 83
Rate of Fire- 35/min for 2 min then 15/min
120mm Mortars: Max Range- 7400 meters
CAPABILITIES- Responsiveness, Minimum Range, Into and From Defilade, Marking/Red
Phosphorous, Mobility, Massing and Shifting
LIMITATIONS- Ammunition quantity/resupply, Limited range, Point targets, Counter Mortar Fire
2/3 rule = 3866 meters of the 5800 meter range fan needs to be in front of maneuver element
What are the Capabilities and Limitations for Naval Surface Fire Support? - ANS Guns Per
Ship: Cruiser- 2
Destroyer- 1
Rates of Fire: 16-20 Rnds/min per gun
Maximum range is 21,900m full charge
Maximum range is 12,200m reduced charge
Maximum rate of fire: 16-20 rounds per minute per mount
Effective burst radius 45m
CAPABILITIES: Mobility, Rate of Fire, Fire Control Equipment, Ammunition Variety, High Initial
Velocity, Deflection Pattern
LIMITATIONS: Hydrography, Range, Defilade Targets,Weather and Visibility, Changing GTL,
Range Dispersion, Communications
What is the tactical missions for Artillery - ANS Direct Support
General Support
Reinforcing
General Support-Reinforcing
Non Standard
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QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
What are the Capabilities and Limitations for the M777/A2 Howitzer? - ANS M777/A2
Howitzer: Weight-9000/9800 lbs
Rate of Fire- 4rpm/2rpm
Max Effective- 37500m (Excal)/22500m (HE)
CAPABILITIES- Massing and Shifting, All Weather, Mobility, Digital, Ammunition, Into/From
defilade, TGT Acquisition, Fire without adjustment, Direct Fire, SEAD
LIMITATIONS- Initial Support during amphibious operations, Exposed initial positions,
Vulnerable to air attack, Logistics, Close Combat, Terrain, Displacement
What are the Capabilities and Limitations for Mortars? - ANS 60mm Mortars:
Weight- 18-45 pounds
Max Range- 3490 meters
Min Range- 70
Rate of Fire- 30/min for 4 min then 20/minute
81mm Mortars:
Weight- 93 lbs
Max Range- 5800 meters
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, Min Range- 83
Rate of Fire- 35/min for 2 min then 15/min
120mm Mortars: Max Range- 7400 meters
CAPABILITIES- Responsiveness, Minimum Range, Into and From Defilade, Marking/Red
Phosphorous, Mobility, Massing and Shifting
LIMITATIONS- Ammunition quantity/resupply, Limited range, Point targets, Counter Mortar Fire
2/3 rule = 3866 meters of the 5800 meter range fan needs to be in front of maneuver element
What are the Capabilities and Limitations for Naval Surface Fire Support? - ANS Guns Per
Ship: Cruiser- 2
Destroyer- 1
Rates of Fire: 16-20 Rnds/min per gun
Maximum range is 21,900m full charge
Maximum range is 12,200m reduced charge
Maximum rate of fire: 16-20 rounds per minute per mount
Effective burst radius 45m
CAPABILITIES: Mobility, Rate of Fire, Fire Control Equipment, Ammunition Variety, High Initial
Velocity, Deflection Pattern
LIMITATIONS: Hydrography, Range, Defilade Targets,Weather and Visibility, Changing GTL,
Range Dispersion, Communications
What is the tactical missions for Artillery - ANS Direct Support
General Support
Reinforcing
General Support-Reinforcing
Non Standard
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