ALC FO 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✅✅WARNO
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✅✅35m
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✅✅How the target will be attacked* Consists of 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 area adjustment fire technique is used when firing danger close? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Creeping Fire
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✅✅WARNO
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✅✅35m
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✅✅How the target will be attacked* Consists of 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 area adjustment fire technique is used when firing danger close? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Creeping Fire
