Joint Fires Observer Exam and Already
Solved Solutions 2026/2027.
What is the brevity term used by the pilot to confirm he can see the target the controller is
referencing? - Answer Tally
What is the brevity term used by the the pilot to confirm he can see the friendly troops the
controller is referencing? - Answer Visual
CAS is defined as air action by fixed-and-rotary-wing aircraft against hostile targets that
are________, and which require __________ of each air mission with the fire and movement of
those forces. - Answer In CLOSE PROXIMITY to friendly forces; DETAILED INTEGRATION
All of the following are part of the situation update except for________________.
A. Target
B. Threat Activity
C. Artillery Activity
D. Observer Instruction - Answer D. Observer Instructions
This is an authoritative request for the pilot/operator to remove targeting symbiology to allow
user to see a better picture of the target area. - Answer Declutter
Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of two or more services of the
same nation in coordinated action toward a common objective and is promulgated by the
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) is what kind of doctrine? - Answer Joint Doctrine
Select the aircraft that has a primary mission of close air support (CAS) and is capable of
vertical/short takeoff and landing? - Answer AV-8B
What UAS platform has the capability to carry AGM 114's and 500lbs bombs? - Answer Reaper
What are advantages for CAS employment? - Answer Long loiter times and precise weapon
load
Select the weapon effect considered to be the MOST EFFECTIVE against an area type soft target.
- Answer Fragmentation
, From the list below, select the environment that is best suited for employment of the AC-130
Spectre or Spooky. - Answer In a low threat environment at nighttime.
An enemy tank is moving into position to engage friendly forces and the enemy air defense are
light. Select the weapon BEST suited to engage and destroy this enemy tank. - Answer 30mm
(GAU-8) Cannon
JDAM series weapons require the input of ________ in order to be employed. - Answer
Accurate Target Coordinates
Which of the following describes a GBU-10? - Answer 2,000 lbs Laser Guided Bom (LGB)
Which of the following describes a GBU-38? - Answer 500lbs GPS/INS guided bomb (JDAM)
For fixed-wing aircraft delivered ordnance, what is considered danger close? - Answer 0.1% PI
risk estimate distance for each weapon
Target location error (TLE). The accuracy of target coordinates is highly dependent upon their
source. TLE is the difference between a targets actual location and the coordinates derived from
given targeting source. - Answer True
Identify the purpose of a restricted fire area (RFA). - Answer Regulate fires into an area
according to the established restrictions.
Identify the purpose of an airspace coordination area (ACA). - Answer Create a volume of
airspace in which aircraft are reasonably safe from friendly surface fires.
The Fire Support Coordination Line (FSCL) is a permissive fire support coordination measure
which allows for which of the following? - Answer The expeditious air-to-surface engagement
of targets of opportunity beyond the FSCL.
Identify the purpose of a permissive fire support coordination measure. - Answer Facilitate the
attack of targets.
Identify the purpose of a restrictive fire support coordination measure. - Answer Provide
safeguards for friendly forces.
Identify the purpose of a Free Fire Area (FFA) - Answer Facilitate the attack of targets and
facilitate the jettison of aircraft munitions.
Solved Solutions 2026/2027.
What is the brevity term used by the pilot to confirm he can see the target the controller is
referencing? - Answer Tally
What is the brevity term used by the the pilot to confirm he can see the friendly troops the
controller is referencing? - Answer Visual
CAS is defined as air action by fixed-and-rotary-wing aircraft against hostile targets that
are________, and which require __________ of each air mission with the fire and movement of
those forces. - Answer In CLOSE PROXIMITY to friendly forces; DETAILED INTEGRATION
All of the following are part of the situation update except for________________.
A. Target
B. Threat Activity
C. Artillery Activity
D. Observer Instruction - Answer D. Observer Instructions
This is an authoritative request for the pilot/operator to remove targeting symbiology to allow
user to see a better picture of the target area. - Answer Declutter
Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of two or more services of the
same nation in coordinated action toward a common objective and is promulgated by the
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) is what kind of doctrine? - Answer Joint Doctrine
Select the aircraft that has a primary mission of close air support (CAS) and is capable of
vertical/short takeoff and landing? - Answer AV-8B
What UAS platform has the capability to carry AGM 114's and 500lbs bombs? - Answer Reaper
What are advantages for CAS employment? - Answer Long loiter times and precise weapon
load
Select the weapon effect considered to be the MOST EFFECTIVE against an area type soft target.
- Answer Fragmentation
, From the list below, select the environment that is best suited for employment of the AC-130
Spectre or Spooky. - Answer In a low threat environment at nighttime.
An enemy tank is moving into position to engage friendly forces and the enemy air defense are
light. Select the weapon BEST suited to engage and destroy this enemy tank. - Answer 30mm
(GAU-8) Cannon
JDAM series weapons require the input of ________ in order to be employed. - Answer
Accurate Target Coordinates
Which of the following describes a GBU-10? - Answer 2,000 lbs Laser Guided Bom (LGB)
Which of the following describes a GBU-38? - Answer 500lbs GPS/INS guided bomb (JDAM)
For fixed-wing aircraft delivered ordnance, what is considered danger close? - Answer 0.1% PI
risk estimate distance for each weapon
Target location error (TLE). The accuracy of target coordinates is highly dependent upon their
source. TLE is the difference between a targets actual location and the coordinates derived from
given targeting source. - Answer True
Identify the purpose of a restricted fire area (RFA). - Answer Regulate fires into an area
according to the established restrictions.
Identify the purpose of an airspace coordination area (ACA). - Answer Create a volume of
airspace in which aircraft are reasonably safe from friendly surface fires.
The Fire Support Coordination Line (FSCL) is a permissive fire support coordination measure
which allows for which of the following? - Answer The expeditious air-to-surface engagement
of targets of opportunity beyond the FSCL.
Identify the purpose of a permissive fire support coordination measure. - Answer Facilitate the
attack of targets.
Identify the purpose of a restrictive fire support coordination measure. - Answer Provide
safeguards for friendly forces.
Identify the purpose of a Free Fire Area (FFA) - Answer Facilitate the attack of targets and
facilitate the jettison of aircraft munitions.
