Joint Firepower Course (Midterm Exam)
Questions and Answers
Question 1
MQ-1 Predator
Correct Answer
1) Primary Mission = Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SAR)
2) Secondary Mission = CAS
3) Sensors = Multispectral Targeting System (LRD, IR Pointer, and IR/Electro Optical
Optics)
4) Other Equipment = Full-motion Video
5) Armament =
*AGM-114 Hellfire
Question 2
Components of FS System
Correct Answer
1. Command and Control (C2)
- Fires cell (FC) and Fire Support Coordination Center (FSCC) PLANS, PREPARES,
EXECUTES, AND ASSESSES fires in support of current and future operations.
2. Target Acquisition
- Provides the mean to successfully detect, identify, and locate target in sufficient
detail to permit the effective employment of weapons.
3. Attack/Delivery Resources
- Mortars, Artillery (Cannon/Rocket/Missile), Naval Surface Fire Support, Fixed Wing
A/C, Rotary Wing A/C, UAS
Question 3
Multiservice Doctrine
Correct Answer
Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of TWO OR MORE
SERVICES in coordinated action towards a common objective
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,Question 4
Joint Air Component Coordination Element (JACCE)
Correct Answer
Senior AF LIAISON to the AAGS. Not a C2 node and is co-located with the JFLCC
staff.
Question 5
Service Doctrine
Correct Answer
Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of a SINGLE SERVICE
Question 6
Identify The Four Positions that may Create a Joint Task Force
Correct Answer
1) Secretary of Defense
2) Geographic Combatant Commander
3) Subunified Commander
4) Existing Joint Task Force Commander
Question 7
Fuze Effects
Correct Answer
1. Impact (Quick/Point Detonating)
- Ground or delay burst allowing projectile to bury into the target
2. Time (Electronic Time)
- Provides detonation at height above target or at point along travel. Primary fuze
for projectiles with submunitions
3. Variable Time (VT)/Proximity
- Sensory detects surface during projectiles decent detonating at 7m above surface
4. Multi-Option Fuze Artillery (MOFA)
- Proximity, Time, Point Detonate, or Delay
5. Precision Guidance Kit
- GPS Guided Fuze for the 155m Round
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,Question 8
Joint Doctrine
Correct Answer
Fundamental principles that guide the employment of US MILITARY forces in
coordinated action toward a common objective.
Question 9
Rotary Wing Point Weapon Systems (PWS)
Correct Answer
Point Weapon Systems
1. Hellfire Missiles (AH-64D/E, AH-1W/Z, MH-60L (DAP), MQ-1C)
2. Advance Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) - Laser Guided Rockets
Question 10
JOINT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Correct Answer
1) Global Command and Control System - Army (GCCS-A) = Displays COP,
Disseminates COP data
2) Command Post of the Future (CPOF) = Displays 2D/3D COP, VTC Briefings,
Collaborative Briefings (BUBs)
3) Force Battle Command Brigade and Below (BCB2/BFT) = Displays Friendly/Enemy
Positions, Maps, Fires, and Overlays
4) Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) = Displays Enemy Situation
Estimate, Graphic Intelligence, Collection Management Effort
5) Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) = Displays FA
Weapon/Ranges, Airspace Coordination Measures (ACMs), Air Missions/Support
Units
6) Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS) = Displays Unit Airspace Plan (UAP),
Near Real Time Aircraft Tracking, Disseminates ACMs to TBMCS
7) Air and Missile Defense Work Station (AMDWS) = Displays ADA Weapon System
and Sensor Coverage, provides single integrated air picture for the COP
8) Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS) = 50+ Application Interface to
execute ATO and manage ASRs
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, Question 11
Maritime Component Delivery Platforms
Correct Answer
Naval Guns
Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruisers
- (2) 5" Gun Weapon System
- (2) MK-26 Guided Missile Launching System
- (2) MK-41 Vertical Launching System
- (8) Harpoon surface-to-ship missiles
Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyers
- (1) 5" Gun Weapon System
- (1) MK-41 Mod 0 Vertical Launching System
- (1) MK-41 Mod 1 Vertical Launching System
- (8) Harpoon surface-to-ship missiles
Multi-Mission Class Destroyer (DDG-1000)
- (2) 155mm Advance Gun Systems
- (80) Advanced Vertical Launch Cells (TLAM/ESSM)
- (2) 30mm Close in Gun Systems
Missiles
TLAM-C - 1000 Pound Unitary Round
TLAM-D - 166 Combined-effects Bomblets
TLAM-E - 1000 Pound Unitary Round with Loiter capabilites
Question 12
Air apportionment
Correct Answer
The determination and assignment of the total expected effort by PERCENTAGE
and/or by PRIORITY that should be devoted to the various air operations for a given
period of time. Responsibility of the JFC (Located at the JOC).
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
MQ-1 Predator
Correct Answer
1) Primary Mission = Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SAR)
2) Secondary Mission = CAS
3) Sensors = Multispectral Targeting System (LRD, IR Pointer, and IR/Electro Optical
Optics)
4) Other Equipment = Full-motion Video
5) Armament =
*AGM-114 Hellfire
Question 2
Components of FS System
Correct Answer
1. Command and Control (C2)
- Fires cell (FC) and Fire Support Coordination Center (FSCC) PLANS, PREPARES,
EXECUTES, AND ASSESSES fires in support of current and future operations.
2. Target Acquisition
- Provides the mean to successfully detect, identify, and locate target in sufficient
detail to permit the effective employment of weapons.
3. Attack/Delivery Resources
- Mortars, Artillery (Cannon/Rocket/Missile), Naval Surface Fire Support, Fixed Wing
A/C, Rotary Wing A/C, UAS
Question 3
Multiservice Doctrine
Correct Answer
Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of TWO OR MORE
SERVICES in coordinated action towards a common objective
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,Question 4
Joint Air Component Coordination Element (JACCE)
Correct Answer
Senior AF LIAISON to the AAGS. Not a C2 node and is co-located with the JFLCC
staff.
Question 5
Service Doctrine
Correct Answer
Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of a SINGLE SERVICE
Question 6
Identify The Four Positions that may Create a Joint Task Force
Correct Answer
1) Secretary of Defense
2) Geographic Combatant Commander
3) Subunified Commander
4) Existing Joint Task Force Commander
Question 7
Fuze Effects
Correct Answer
1. Impact (Quick/Point Detonating)
- Ground or delay burst allowing projectile to bury into the target
2. Time (Electronic Time)
- Provides detonation at height above target or at point along travel. Primary fuze
for projectiles with submunitions
3. Variable Time (VT)/Proximity
- Sensory detects surface during projectiles decent detonating at 7m above surface
4. Multi-Option Fuze Artillery (MOFA)
- Proximity, Time, Point Detonate, or Delay
5. Precision Guidance Kit
- GPS Guided Fuze for the 155m Round
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,Question 8
Joint Doctrine
Correct Answer
Fundamental principles that guide the employment of US MILITARY forces in
coordinated action toward a common objective.
Question 9
Rotary Wing Point Weapon Systems (PWS)
Correct Answer
Point Weapon Systems
1. Hellfire Missiles (AH-64D/E, AH-1W/Z, MH-60L (DAP), MQ-1C)
2. Advance Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) - Laser Guided Rockets
Question 10
JOINT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Correct Answer
1) Global Command and Control System - Army (GCCS-A) = Displays COP,
Disseminates COP data
2) Command Post of the Future (CPOF) = Displays 2D/3D COP, VTC Briefings,
Collaborative Briefings (BUBs)
3) Force Battle Command Brigade and Below (BCB2/BFT) = Displays Friendly/Enemy
Positions, Maps, Fires, and Overlays
4) Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) = Displays Enemy Situation
Estimate, Graphic Intelligence, Collection Management Effort
5) Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) = Displays FA
Weapon/Ranges, Airspace Coordination Measures (ACMs), Air Missions/Support
Units
6) Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS) = Displays Unit Airspace Plan (UAP),
Near Real Time Aircraft Tracking, Disseminates ACMs to TBMCS
7) Air and Missile Defense Work Station (AMDWS) = Displays ADA Weapon System
and Sensor Coverage, provides single integrated air picture for the COP
8) Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS) = 50+ Application Interface to
execute ATO and manage ASRs
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, Question 11
Maritime Component Delivery Platforms
Correct Answer
Naval Guns
Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruisers
- (2) 5" Gun Weapon System
- (2) MK-26 Guided Missile Launching System
- (2) MK-41 Vertical Launching System
- (8) Harpoon surface-to-ship missiles
Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyers
- (1) 5" Gun Weapon System
- (1) MK-41 Mod 0 Vertical Launching System
- (1) MK-41 Mod 1 Vertical Launching System
- (8) Harpoon surface-to-ship missiles
Multi-Mission Class Destroyer (DDG-1000)
- (2) 155mm Advance Gun Systems
- (80) Advanced Vertical Launch Cells (TLAM/ESSM)
- (2) 30mm Close in Gun Systems
Missiles
TLAM-C - 1000 Pound Unitary Round
TLAM-D - 166 Combined-effects Bomblets
TLAM-E - 1000 Pound Unitary Round with Loiter capabilites
Question 12
Air apportionment
Correct Answer
The determination and assignment of the total expected effort by PERCENTAGE
and/or by PRIORITY that should be devoted to the various air operations for a given
period of time. Responsibility of the JFC (Located at the JOC).
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