ALC FO EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What term will alert the FDC that the target location will be determined using observer's position? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅polar
In a shift from a known point mission, the point or target from which the shift will be made is sent in
the? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Warning Order
Which element of the call for fire would the observer indicate how he wants to attack the target? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Method of Engagement
When massing fires, what two methods of control would the FO use? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅At my
Command, Time on Target
Which type of call for fire does the observer not announce method of target location in the initial
transmission? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Grid
The FO must send an "up" or "down" shift if the altitude at his location and the target altitude have a
difference of ___________ meters or more. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅35
When requesting indirect fires what directional measurement is preferred? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Mils
What elements does the FDC send in the message to observer after a call for fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅- Unit firing
- Number of rounds
- Target number
- Change to method of engagement (if applicable)
What does the Warning Order consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Type of mission, Method of target
location
, What adjustment fire technique is used when firing danger close? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅creeping fire
In the event that indirect fire is requested within 600 meters from friendly troops, what must be
announced? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅danger close
What method of fire and control would an FO use to request a specific time to attack a target? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅time on target
Which element of a call for fire mission would you request ammunition by type? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Method of engagement
The point at which the observer wants the center of the rounds to impact the target is known as
______________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Adjustment point
How is the range correction expressed when locating a target by shift from a known point? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅ADD/DROP or Rounded to the nearest 100M
What is one method by which to determine direction? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Estimating, Scaling from
a map: grid azimuth, Compass, measuring from a reference point, other measuring devices
When using the finger method to determine deviation, how many mils do five fingers (arm extended
with fingers spread) generally measure? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅300
When using the finger method to determine deviation, how many mils do five fingers (arm extended
with fingers together) generally measure? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅180
When using the finger method to determine deviation, how many mils do four fingers (arm extended
with fingers together) generally measure? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅125
When using the finger method to determine deviation, how many mils do three fingers (arm extended
with fingers together) generally measure? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅100
What term will alert the FDC that the target location will be determined using observer's position? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅polar
In a shift from a known point mission, the point or target from which the shift will be made is sent in
the? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Warning Order
Which element of the call for fire would the observer indicate how he wants to attack the target? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Method of Engagement
When massing fires, what two methods of control would the FO use? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅At my
Command, Time on Target
Which type of call for fire does the observer not announce method of target location in the initial
transmission? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Grid
The FO must send an "up" or "down" shift if the altitude at his location and the target altitude have a
difference of ___________ meters or more. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅35
When requesting indirect fires what directional measurement is preferred? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Mils
What elements does the FDC send in the message to observer after a call for fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅- Unit firing
- Number of rounds
- Target number
- Change to method of engagement (if applicable)
What does the Warning Order consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Type of mission, Method of target
location
, What adjustment fire technique is used when firing danger close? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅creeping fire
In the event that indirect fire is requested within 600 meters from friendly troops, what must be
announced? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅danger close
What method of fire and control would an FO use to request a specific time to attack a target? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅time on target
Which element of a call for fire mission would you request ammunition by type? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Method of engagement
The point at which the observer wants the center of the rounds to impact the target is known as
______________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Adjustment point
How is the range correction expressed when locating a target by shift from a known point? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅ADD/DROP or Rounded to the nearest 100M
What is one method by which to determine direction? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Estimating, Scaling from
a map: grid azimuth, Compass, measuring from a reference point, other measuring devices
When using the finger method to determine deviation, how many mils do five fingers (arm extended
with fingers spread) generally measure? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅300
When using the finger method to determine deviation, how many mils do five fingers (arm extended
with fingers together) generally measure? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅180
When using the finger method to determine deviation, how many mils do four fingers (arm extended
with fingers together) generally measure? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅125
When using the finger method to determine deviation, how many mils do three fingers (arm extended
with fingers together) generally measure? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅100
