TBS PHASE 3 2026 CORE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RATED A+
✔✔During a polar plot CFF, what unit of measure is used to express direction and
distance?
Select one:
a.
meters, mils (magnetic)
b.
mils (grid), meters
c.
degrees, meters
d.
degrees magnetic, feet MSL - ✔✔b.
mils (grid), meters
✔✔Target Location is given in which transmission of the CFF?
Select one:
a.
Third
b.
First
c.
Second and Third
d.
Second - ✔✔d.
Second
✔✔Which element is a standard part of the Message to Observer (MTO)?
Select one:
a.
Callsign of FO
b.
Time of Flight
c.
Description of the target
d.
Target Number - ✔✔d.
Target Number
✔✔Which report is given from the Fire Direction Center (FDC) to inform the FO when
his round is five seconds from impact?
Select one:
a.
'End of Mission'
,b.
'Incoming'
c.
'Shot'
d.
'Splash' - ✔✔d.
'Splash'
✔✔Which of the following best describes Condition 3 for the M203 Grenade launcher?
Select one:
a.
Round in the chamber, barrel closed, safety on
b.
Not Applicable to the M203
c.
Chamber empty, barrel open, safety on
d.
Chamber empty, barrel closed, safety on - ✔✔b.
Not Applicable to the M203
✔✔The burn time for this type of ammunition is approximately 40 seconds, and may be
white, red, or green.
Select one:
a.
40 mm Star Parachute
b.
40mm White Star Cluster
c.
40mm Ground Marker
d.
40mm Tactical CS Grenade - ✔✔a.
40 mm Star Parachute
✔✔What is the first step to perform when a misfire occurs with the M203 Grenade
Launcher?
Select one:
a.
Depress the barrel latch and push the barrel assembly forward
b.
Call over the RSO to help you unload and handle the grenade properly
c.
Wait 30 seconds from the time of failure before opening the barrel
d.
Keep the M203 pointed down range at the target and shout "MISFIRE"! - ✔✔d.
Keep the M203 pointed down range at the target and shout "MISFIRE"!
, ✔✔What is the maximum effective range of the M27 for a point target?
Select one:
a.
450m
b.
550m
c.
1000m
d.
600m - ✔✔b.
550m
✔✔The M67 fragmentation grenade has a time delay in the fuse of
approximately______.
Select one:
a.
1.2 to 2 seconds
b.
4.85 to 5.15 seconds
c.
2 to 3 seconds
d.
3.14 to 6.28 seconds - ✔✔b.
4.85 to 5.15 seconds
✔✔One specific purpose for the use of a base unit is to allow __________________.
Select one:
a.
Hand and arm signals to become useful
b.
A commander to establish a support by fire
c.
Ease of control when in low visibility
d.
Subordinates to hear commands with ease - ✔✔c.
Ease of control when in low visibility
✔✔The fighter leader concept is best characterized by ____________.
Select one:
a.
Allowing subordinates to fight their leader if the mission dictates
b.
Verbally communicating your intent at all times through command and control
RATED A+
✔✔During a polar plot CFF, what unit of measure is used to express direction and
distance?
Select one:
a.
meters, mils (magnetic)
b.
mils (grid), meters
c.
degrees, meters
d.
degrees magnetic, feet MSL - ✔✔b.
mils (grid), meters
✔✔Target Location is given in which transmission of the CFF?
Select one:
a.
Third
b.
First
c.
Second and Third
d.
Second - ✔✔d.
Second
✔✔Which element is a standard part of the Message to Observer (MTO)?
Select one:
a.
Callsign of FO
b.
Time of Flight
c.
Description of the target
d.
Target Number - ✔✔d.
Target Number
✔✔Which report is given from the Fire Direction Center (FDC) to inform the FO when
his round is five seconds from impact?
Select one:
a.
'End of Mission'
,b.
'Incoming'
c.
'Shot'
d.
'Splash' - ✔✔d.
'Splash'
✔✔Which of the following best describes Condition 3 for the M203 Grenade launcher?
Select one:
a.
Round in the chamber, barrel closed, safety on
b.
Not Applicable to the M203
c.
Chamber empty, barrel open, safety on
d.
Chamber empty, barrel closed, safety on - ✔✔b.
Not Applicable to the M203
✔✔The burn time for this type of ammunition is approximately 40 seconds, and may be
white, red, or green.
Select one:
a.
40 mm Star Parachute
b.
40mm White Star Cluster
c.
40mm Ground Marker
d.
40mm Tactical CS Grenade - ✔✔a.
40 mm Star Parachute
✔✔What is the first step to perform when a misfire occurs with the M203 Grenade
Launcher?
Select one:
a.
Depress the barrel latch and push the barrel assembly forward
b.
Call over the RSO to help you unload and handle the grenade properly
c.
Wait 30 seconds from the time of failure before opening the barrel
d.
Keep the M203 pointed down range at the target and shout "MISFIRE"! - ✔✔d.
Keep the M203 pointed down range at the target and shout "MISFIRE"!
, ✔✔What is the maximum effective range of the M27 for a point target?
Select one:
a.
450m
b.
550m
c.
1000m
d.
600m - ✔✔b.
550m
✔✔The M67 fragmentation grenade has a time delay in the fuse of
approximately______.
Select one:
a.
1.2 to 2 seconds
b.
4.85 to 5.15 seconds
c.
2 to 3 seconds
d.
3.14 to 6.28 seconds - ✔✔b.
4.85 to 5.15 seconds
✔✔One specific purpose for the use of a base unit is to allow __________________.
Select one:
a.
Hand and arm signals to become useful
b.
A commander to establish a support by fire
c.
Ease of control when in low visibility
d.
Subordinates to hear commands with ease - ✔✔c.
Ease of control when in low visibility
✔✔The fighter leader concept is best characterized by ____________.
Select one:
a.
Allowing subordinates to fight their leader if the mission dictates
b.
Verbally communicating your intent at all times through command and control
