FIRE SUPPORT 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
The second letter of the two letter group at the beginning of a target number is assigned from battalion
level to company level. T/F - (answer)False
What is a Fire Support Task? - (answer)Task for fire support to accomplish that is required to support a
combined arms operation
Because of the size of the effects pattern for ICM, deviation shifts of less than 50m and range
corrections of less than 100m should not be made. T/F - (answer)True
An observer can estimate distance to an exploding round by using the flash to bang method. He does
this by multiplying the speed of sound by the number of seconds it takes the sound of detonation to
reach him. The speed of sound is ____m per second. - (answer)350m
Which type of smoke mission would be used to mask friendly movement. - (answer)Screening
Targets included in a group may not be attacked individually. T/F - (answer)False
When locating a target using shift from known point method the observer is: - (answer)Describing the
target location in relation to a point of known location
When additional accuracy is required, the observer should try to obtain a ______ target location. -
(answer)eight digit grid
Some of the keys to acquiring an accurate target location are: - (answer)Self locating to within 100m
every time you move
Ensuring a planned target is always a recognizable point on the ground
The observer announces the difference in the vertical shift if it is greater than____ - (answer)35m
, FIRE SUPPORT 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
The formula used to compute the angular deviation between the OT line and the known point is -
(answer)The mil relation formula
To determine the OT factor the observer must divide distance to the target by_____ - (answer)1000
The five methods of determining direction are: - (answer)Estimating, scaling from a map, using a
compass, measuring from a reference point and using other measuring devices
Using the flash to bang method of determining distance to the target, you count 11 seconds from the
flash to the bang. What is the estimated distance? - (answer)11x350m=3850m
You know that the side view of a BMP is 6.8 m and you measure it as being 2 mils in your binoculars.
What is the estimated distance to the BMP? 3-09.30 p3-10 - (answer)3400m
If you are estimating the distance using a wood line and you can see the tree trunks, branches are
distinguishable, foliage appears as a smooth surface and the outline of foliage of separate trees are
distinguishable, the estimated distance is _____. 3-09.30 p3-9 - (answer)2000m
You know that the front view of a T-72 tank is 3.6m and you measure it as being 4 mils in your
binoculars, what is the estimated distance to the tank? - (answer)900m
The first thing you draw on the terrain sketch is: - (answer)Skyline
Where should you write the name, date, and location on the terrain sketch? - (answer)Bottom right
corner
Description, direction, distance, altitude, grid are the five items used to label a T on a terrain sketch T/F -
(answer)True
The observer should continually update his terrain sketch T/F - (answer)True
The second letter of the two letter group at the beginning of a target number is assigned from battalion
level to company level. T/F - (answer)False
What is a Fire Support Task? - (answer)Task for fire support to accomplish that is required to support a
combined arms operation
Because of the size of the effects pattern for ICM, deviation shifts of less than 50m and range
corrections of less than 100m should not be made. T/F - (answer)True
An observer can estimate distance to an exploding round by using the flash to bang method. He does
this by multiplying the speed of sound by the number of seconds it takes the sound of detonation to
reach him. The speed of sound is ____m per second. - (answer)350m
Which type of smoke mission would be used to mask friendly movement. - (answer)Screening
Targets included in a group may not be attacked individually. T/F - (answer)False
When locating a target using shift from known point method the observer is: - (answer)Describing the
target location in relation to a point of known location
When additional accuracy is required, the observer should try to obtain a ______ target location. -
(answer)eight digit grid
Some of the keys to acquiring an accurate target location are: - (answer)Self locating to within 100m
every time you move
Ensuring a planned target is always a recognizable point on the ground
The observer announces the difference in the vertical shift if it is greater than____ - (answer)35m
, FIRE SUPPORT 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
The formula used to compute the angular deviation between the OT line and the known point is -
(answer)The mil relation formula
To determine the OT factor the observer must divide distance to the target by_____ - (answer)1000
The five methods of determining direction are: - (answer)Estimating, scaling from a map, using a
compass, measuring from a reference point and using other measuring devices
Using the flash to bang method of determining distance to the target, you count 11 seconds from the
flash to the bang. What is the estimated distance? - (answer)11x350m=3850m
You know that the side view of a BMP is 6.8 m and you measure it as being 2 mils in your binoculars.
What is the estimated distance to the BMP? 3-09.30 p3-10 - (answer)3400m
If you are estimating the distance using a wood line and you can see the tree trunks, branches are
distinguishable, foliage appears as a smooth surface and the outline of foliage of separate trees are
distinguishable, the estimated distance is _____. 3-09.30 p3-9 - (answer)2000m
You know that the front view of a T-72 tank is 3.6m and you measure it as being 4 mils in your
binoculars, what is the estimated distance to the tank? - (answer)900m
The first thing you draw on the terrain sketch is: - (answer)Skyline
Where should you write the name, date, and location on the terrain sketch? - (answer)Bottom right
corner
Description, direction, distance, altitude, grid are the five items used to label a T on a terrain sketch T/F -
(answer)True
The observer should continually update his terrain sketch T/F - (answer)True
