Fire Command Elements

Questions and Answers

What is the FIRST ELEMENT of a fire command?

ALERT (correct)

DESCRIPTION

WEAPON OR AMMUNITION

DIRECTION OR ELEVATION

What identifies which weapon or ammunition type is to be fired during the engagement?

WEAPON OR AMMUNITION

What is the description of the threat or threats that a small unit or crew engages?

DESCRIPTION (TARGET DESCRIPTION)

What is given as a guide to the firer in various ways?

DIRECTION OR ELEVATION Signup and view all the answers

What tells the firer to set the weapon sight in order to engage properly?

RANGE Signup and view all the answers

What describes the way the targets are engaged?

METHOD Signup and view all the answers

What element provides the leader the ability to manage ammunition and friendly exposure?

CONTROLS Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to announce the execution command during a fire command?

The small unit leader Signup and view all the answers

What informs soldiers to stop firing all weapons and systems?

TERMINATION Signup and view all the answers

What determines short range machine gun for 7.62 mm and .50 CAL?

Less than 400 meters Signup and view all the answers

What determines long range machine gun for 7.62 mm and .50 CAL?

More than 600 meters Signup and view all the answers

What determines long range machine gun for MK 19?

More than 600 meters but less than 1000 meters Signup and view all the answers

What determines short range machine gun for MK 19?

More than 65 meters but less than 400 meters Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 sensing terms?

Doubtful, Lost, Over, Short, and Target Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 common location methods?

Clock, Grid, and Orientation Signup and view all the answers

What is the maneuver box constant?

0.4471416 Signup and view all the answers

What are 5 response terms?

Identified (Range), On the Way, (Crewmember) Complete, Cannot Identify, and Cannot Engage Signup and view all the answers

What is immediate range determination?

LRF, Range recognition, and 100m unit of measure Signup and view all the answers

What is deliberate range determination?

Mil relationship, adjacent element, map reference, flash to bang, and known range Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Elements of a Fire Command

ALERT: Initiates all fire commands; notifies of engagement and identifies the firers.
WEAPON OR AMMUNITION: Specifies the weapon or ammunition type to be used; can be omitted based on circumstances.
DESCRIPTION (TARGET DESCRIPTION): Details the threats being engaged; essential for all fire commands, identifies specific targets.
DIRECTION OR ELEVATION: Guides the firer in targeting; helps leaders describe target locations, particularly in urban or restricted environments.
RANGE: Instructs the firer on weapon sight settings; announced in hundreds or thousands of meters.
METHOD: Describes engagement tactics; assists in determining target priority; can specify collective fire patterns.
CONTROLS: Enables leaders to manage ammunition usage, safety, and engagement rules; sets conditions before engagement.
EXECUTION: Authorizes the commencement of engagement; only the unit leader has the authority to announce this command.
TERMINATION: Commands soldiers to cease firing; essential for safety and can be issued by any member for various reasons.

Machine Gun Ranges

Short Range (7.62 mm and .50 CAL): Defined as engagements at less than 400 meters.
Long Range (7.62 mm and .50 CAL): Defined for engagements at more than 600 meters.
Long Range (MK 19): Defined for engagements that are more than 600 meters but less than 1000 meters.
Short Range (MK 19): Defined as engagements between more than 65 meters but less than 400 meters.

Sensing and Response Terms

5 Sensing Terms: Doubtful, Lost, Over, Short, Target.
3 Common Location Methods: Clock, Grid, Orientation.
5 Response Terms: Identified (Range), On the Way, (Crewmember) Complete, Cannot Identify, Cannot Engage.

Range Determination Methods

Immediate Range Determination: Utilizes Laser Range Finder (LRF), range recognition, and a unit of measure of 100 meters.
Deliberate Range Determination: Employs mil relationship, engagement with adjacent elements, map references, flash-to-bang measurements, and known range calculations.

Maneuver Box Constant

Value: 0.4471416 - used in calculations related to maneuvering in combat operations.

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This quiz focuses on the essential elements of fire commands, specifically designed for firefighting or military operations. It covers key terms such as ALERT and WEAPON OR AMMUNITION, essential for efficient communication in critical situations. Test your knowledge of these fundamental concepts in fire command.