CHAPTER VII

FIELD ARTILLERY

The Promotional Exams for the Field Artillery cover subjects taken up in
the FA Basic and Advance Career Courses.

It focuses on how the FA supports infantry units in the operations. It also

examines the duties and responsibilities of the Artilleryman in line with his tasks.

May this reviewer enhance the capabilities of an Artilleryman in the

pursuit of his military career.

MAJ FERDINAND REY J GA

Career Adviser for Field Artillery
 INDORSEMENT

The Promotional Examinations (PROMEX) Reviewer is a noteworthy effort

considering that for several years our soldiers did not have this reviewer that
could have assisted them not only in taking the examination but also in
evaluating intellectual growth.

I am indorsing the PROMEX for the Field Artillery believing that the
Artilleryman will benefit from this.

It is hoped that the Artilleryman exerts his utmost in providing FA support

to his comrade in arms.
 AFPOS: Field Artillery
Rank: Corporal

Topics for Review

1. FA History, Mission, Role, Organization and Characteristics

2. FA Ammunition
3. FA Weapons/Cannon Materiel
4. FA Tactical Missions
5. FA Organization for Combat
6. FA Fundamentals of Employment
7. FA Communication
8. FA Target Intelligence
9. Fire Support Coordination
10. Fire Support Planning
11. Combat Service Support
12. Fire Support of the Offense
13. Fire Support of the Defense
14. Fire Support of the Retrograde
15. Fire Support of other/Special Operations
16. Observed Fire Procedures
17. Battery Organization, and Duties and Responsibilities of Key Personnel
18. Fire Command and Execution
19. Laying the Battery
20. Fire Direction Center
21. Duties and Responsibilities of Assistant Gunner and Gunner
22. Preventive Maintenance Check and Services
Sample Questions

A. FA HISTORY, MISSION, ROLE, ORGANIZATION AND

CHARACTERISTICS

1. The mission of Field Artillery is to destroy, neutralize and suppress the enemy
by timely and accurate fires and to assist in the integration of all fire support
assets into a combined arms operations.

a. True b. False

2. The field artillery is organized into light, medium and heavy artillery on the
basis of __________.

a. size c. weight
b. weapon caliber d. height

B. FA AMMUNITION

3. What is the color of HE projectile?

a. black c. white
b. gray d. olive drab

4. 105mm ammunition is classified as _________ type of artillery ammo.

a. semi-fixed c. fixed
b. separate loading d. all of the above

C. FA WEAPONS/CANNON MATERIEL

5. An artillery cannon that employs a horizontal sliding wedge type of

breechblock.

a. 105mm How M101A1 c. 105mm Italian Pack How

b. 155mm How M114 d. 105mm M102

D. FA TACTICAL MISSIONS

6. General Support Reinforcing (GSR) requires a Field Artillery unit to furnish FA

fires for the force as whole and to reinforce the fires of another FA unit as a
second priority.

a. True b. False

7. A Field Artillery unit assigned with a mission of Direct Support is immediately

responsive to the fire support needs of a particular maneuver element, normally a
Brigade.
 a. True b. False

E. FA ORGANIZATION FOR COMBAT

8. Organization for combat consists of placing each Filed Artillery unit in a tactical
organization and assigning a tactical mission to each.

a. True b. False

9. The purpose of organizing Field Artillery for combat is to provide the best
possible support for the scheme of maneuver by employing all available weapons
and exploiting their capabilities.

a. True b. False

F. FA FUNDAMENTALS OF EMPLOYMENT

10. _______ are used to deceive the enemy as to the location of field artillery
units.

a. position area c. dummy position

b. displacement area d. secrecy in movement

11.Field Artillery cannot be attached to the main group during the march.

a. True b. False

G. FA COMMUNICATION

12. Communication in an FA Cannon Battalion is essential for efficient fire

support, and is a command responsibility.

a. True b. False

13. Security is the ability to support widely dispersed forces under adverse
conditions.

a. True b. False

H. FA TARGET INTELLIGENCE

14. Target acquisition which is the development of target data from an evaluation
of target information supplied by two or more means.

a. direct target c. indirect target

b. both a & b d. none of the above

15. The knowledge acquired through the collection, processing and

dissemination of all information pertaining to potential or actual targets.

a. FA target intelligence c. Target acquisition

b. Target analysis d. Target information

I. FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION

16. A line between converging friendly forces that prohibits fires, or their effects,
across the line without coordination with the affected forces.

a. Coordinated Fire Line c. Restrictive Fire Line

b. Fire Support Coordination Line d. Final Protective Line

17. An area into which any weapons systems may fire without additional
coordination with the establishing HQ.

a. No fire area c. Restrictive fire area

b. Free fire area d. none of the above

J. FIRE SUPPORT PLANNING

18. Is the continuous process of analyzing, allocating and scheduling fire support.

a. Principles of Fire Support c. Fire Support Planning

b. Fire Support Coordination d. Fire Support Execution Matrix

19. The Brigade FSO is responsible for training the FIST and FO’s in applicable
Fire Support.

a. True b. False

K. COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT

20. The ________ cares for the limbers and caissons, making sure that their
ammunition is properly packed and in good condition.

a. Supply Sergeant c. Ammunition Officer

b. Chief of Ammunition d. Ammo Team Leader

21. The battalion, using organic transportation, goes to the supply point to pick
up supplies.

a. Supply Point Distributionc. Unit Distribution

b. LOGPACs d. Logistical Support

L. FIRE SUPPORT OF THE OFFENSE

22. During offensive operations, maneuver forces are vulnerable, as they must
expose themselves during maneuver to close with the enemy.

a. True b. False

23. The FSO can provide preparation fires to weaken enemy resistance during
the attack without asking the maneuver commander’s approval.

a. True b. False

M. FIRE SUPPORT OF THE DEFENSE

24. Field Artillery can be vulnerable to enemy air and counter-battery fire.

a. True b. False

25. This mission requires that the commander retain a specific piece of ground at
virtually any cost.

a. Defend in Sector c. Defend in Battle Position

b. Defend a Strong Point d. Defensive Operations

N. FIRE SUPPORT OF THE RETROGRADE

26. In Retrograde Operations, FA fires are employed to deceive, disrupt or

destroy the enemy or delay his advance; neutralize enemy artillery; to assist the
maneuver elements in disengaging; and support limited counter attack.

a. True b. False

27. A force engaged in a Retrograde Operations is usually stronger than the

enemy.

a. True b. False

O. FIRE SUPPORT OF OTHER/SPECIAL OPERATIONS

28. This is conducted to allow a moving unit to pass through a stationary unit. It
can be in offensive or defensive operations. During this activity, both units are
temporarily concentrated in the same area and are, therefore, vulnerable to
enemy action.
 a. Delay c. Relief in Place
b. Passage of Lines d. Deliberate River Crossing

29. Supported maneuver forces conduct ___________ to remove units from

combat zone. A deployed force is replaced by another unit, which assumes the
mission and the assigned sector or zone of action of the outgoing unit.

a. Delay c. Passage of Lines

b. Deliberate River Crossing d. Relief in Place

P. OBSERVED FIRE PROCEDURES

30. In the subsequent correction, the lateral shift is computed by multiplying the
angular deviation in mils by the _________.

a. OT Factor c. “K” of the mil relation formula

b. to constant d. map distance

31. The correction LEFT 100 DROP 200 sent by the FO is in ____________.

a. mils c. degrees
b. meters d. inches
Q. BATTERY ORGANIZATION, AND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
KEY PERSONNEL

32. A Firing Battery has ___________ gun sections.

a. six (6) c. four (4)

b. five (5) d. three (3)

R. FIRE COMMAND AND EXECUTION

33. The commands exchanged between the rear and front tapemen in measuring
full tape lengths are _______.

a. tape, pull, stick, stuck c. pull, stick, holding

b. slack, pull, read d. pull, read, stick, stuck

34. Direct laying is the aiming of a piece by sighting and completing his initial
laying with the announced deflection. He then announces ____________.

a. Nr 3, ready to fire c. Nr 3, ready for recheck

b. Nr 3 ready to check d. Nr 3, deflection check

S. LAYING THE BATTERY

35. The most commonly used instrument in laying the piece of firing battery is the
__________.

a. firing chart c. compass

b. binocular d. aiming circle

36. The process of ensuring that the optical axis of the weapon sight (pantel) is
parallel to cannon tube.

a. Direct Laying c. Bore Sighting

b. Indirect Laying d. Calibration

T. FIRE DIRECTION CENTER

37. Among the FDC personnel, who determines the site?

a. horizontal control operator

b. computer
c. vertical control operator
d. radio telephone operator

38. This section receives the observer’s fire request, determines firing data, and
fire commands based on that request and announces the fire commands to the
firing battery.

a. Fire Observer c. FDC

b. Firing Battery d. Ratelo

U. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSISTANT GUNNER AND

GUNNER

39. The crew member that operates the elevating mechanisms and levels the
bubbles is the _______.

a. gunner c. chief section

b. asst gunner d. loader

40. During the preparation for action, he lays the weapon at the command of the
gunnery sergeant.

a. Gunner c. Asst Gunner

b. Chief of Section d. Number 3

V. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK AND SERVICES

41. He is primarily responsible in the conduct of preventive maintenance check

and services of the guns.
 a. Gunner c. Cannoneer
b. Chief of Section d. First Sergeant

42. The Equipment Inspection and Maintenance worksheet is an effective tool in

the maintenance procedure of the Howitzers.

a. True b. False

43. He counterchecks and recommends to the Chief of Firing Battery any

defects noted by the Gunner and Asst Gunner as indicated in the worksheet for
appropriate action.

a. Chief of Section c. Platoon Sergeant

b. Battery F/Sgt d. Instrument operator

--GOOD LUCK—
 AFPOS: Field Artillery
Rank: Sergeant

Topics for Review

1. FA History, Mission, Role, Organization and Characteristics

2. FA Ammunition
3. FA Weapons/Cannon Materiel
4. FA Tactical Missions
5. FA Organization for Combat
6. FA Fundamentals of Employment
7. FA Communications
8. FA Target Intelligence
9. Fire Support Planning and Coordination
10. Fire Support of the Offense
11. Fire Support of the Defense
12. Fire Support of the Retrograde
13. Fire Support of other/Special Operations
14. FA Survey
15. Observed Fire Procedures
16. Battery Organization, and Duties and Responsibilities of Key Personnel
17. Fire Command and Execution
18. Laying the Battery
19. Fire Direction Center
20. Duties and Responsibilities of a Member of the Firing Battery
21. Preventive Maintenance Check and Services
Sample Questions

A. FA HISTORY, MISSION, ROLE, ORGANIZATION AND

CHARACTERISTICS

1. The general mission of FA is to ________.

a. Provide continuous and timely fire support to the maneuvering force

b. Add depth to combat by attacking enemy reserves, command posts
supply and communications
c. Achieve fire superiority over the enemy
d. None of the above

2. The ability to move over terrain at relatively high speeds.

a. Mobility c. Stability
b. Adoptability d. Flexibility

B. FA AMMUNITION

3. The ideal height of burst (HOB) of 105mm for shell illumination is ________.

a. 850 meters c. 750 meters

b.150 meters d. 100 meters

4. Normally, smoke missions are conducted during breaching operations.

a. True b. False

C. FA WEAPONS/CANNON MATERIEL

5. The vehicle used to tow a 105mm Howitzer is called a ______________.

a. weapon carrier c. prime mover

b. personnel carrier d. cargo truck

6. The 105 mm How M101A1 has _______ minimum elevation.

a. 90 m c. -90 m
b. 100 m d. 100 m

D. FA TACTICAL MISSIONS

7. Those units which are essential part of a military organization and would be
found in the unit’s TOE (Table of Organization and Equipment).

a. Attached c. Assigned
 b. Operational Control d. Organic

8. Reinforcing mission is assigned to a Field Artillery when another FA unit

requires augmentation to meet the fire support needs of a maneuver force.

a. True b. False

E. FA ORGANIZATION FOR COMBAT

9. Organization for combat consists of placing each Field Artillery unit in a tactical
organization and assigning a tactical mission to each.

a. True b. False

10. The purpose of organizing Field Artillery for combat is to provide the best
possible support for the scheme of maneuver by employing all available weapons
and exploiting their capabilities.

a. True b. False

F. FA FUNDAMENTALS OF EMPLOYMENT

11. Tactical march is the movement of a unit or elements of a unit under actual or
simulated combat conditions.

a. True b. False

12. When a covering force or an advance guard is to be accomplished, warning

order is issued by the commander of the next higher headquarters and by the
commanders of the relieving unit and the unit being relieved.

a. True b. False

G. FA COMMUNICATIONS

13. Receives, repeats back and records fire request of Forward Observer.

a. Radio Telephone Operator c. FDO

b. Switch Board Operator d. Any of the above

14. Wire System is less secure than radio, visual and sound system.

a. True b. False

H. FA TARGET INTELLIGENCE

15. Through IPB, the enemy direction of attack can be determined. Hence, the
defense must only be focused on the expected enemy avenues of approach and
not in all direction.

a. True b. False

16. The fire support means selected, must be capable of engaging the target
without adversely affecting friendly troops. This refers to concern for
__________.

a. firepower c. troop safety

b. time requirements d. surprise fire

I. FIRE SUPPORT PLANNING AND COORDINATION

17. Is an area into which no fires or their effects are allowed. It may be used to
protect a national asset, population center or shrine.

a. RFL c. NFA
b. RFA d. Informal ACA

18. The FSO’s only advises, suggests, and recommends Fire Support Plan to
maneuver commander. The Fire Support Plan can not be implemented without
the approval of the maneuver commander.

a. True b. False

J. FIRE SUPPORT OF THE OFFENSE

19. In offensive operations, the FSO, using his initiative immediately makes the
fire support plan without the infantry scheme of maneuver.

a. True b. False

20. During offensive operations, allocate responsive fire support for leading
elements.

a. True b. False

K. FIRE SUPPORT OF THE DEFENSE

21. Field Artillery can be vulnerable to enemy air and counter-battery fire.

a. True b. False

22. This mission requires that the commander retain a specific piece of ground at
virtually any cost.

a. Defend in Sector c. Defend in Battle Position

 b. Defend a Strong Point d. Defensive Operations

L. FIRE SUPPORT OF THE RETROGRADE

23. It is a maneuver or organized movements to the rear or away from the

enemy. It may be forced by the enemy or executed voluntarily.

a. Retrograde Opns c. Offensive Opns

b. Defensive Opns d. MOUT

24. Retrograde Operations are classified as delaying actions, withdrawals and

retirements.

a. True b. False

M. FIRE SUPPORT OF OTHER/SPECIAL OPERATIONS

25. These operations join two friendly forces. They may be moving forward
toward one another, or may be stationary. These are complex operations that
require detailed planning and coordination.

a. Encircled Forces c. Security Operations

b. Link-Up Operations d. Reconnaissance Operations

26. When all ground routes of evacuation and reinforcement have been cut by
enemy actions, a force may be ordered to remain in a strong position on key
terrain to deny the enemy passage through vital choke points.

a. Link-Up Operations c. Encircled Forces

b. Security Operations d. Reconnaissance Operations

N. FA SURVEY

27. ___________ is a series of survey stations joined by straight lines.

a. Resection c. triangulation
b. Traverse d. Intersection

28. It is a type of traverse that starts and ends at station of known control, and
has two types: the closure on the starting point, and closure on a second known
point.

a. Close Traverse c. Directional Travers

b. Open Traverse d. Triangulation
O. OBSERVED FIRE PROCEDURES

29. The function of the Forward Observer is to __________________.

a. Observe the entire zone of action of the supported unit

b. Call for and adjust fire on the hostile target
c. Know the situation and scheme of maneuver of the supported unit
d. All of the above

30. Which of the following prescribed number of additional attempts must be

made in order to fire a round that has misfired?

a. four (4) c. two (2)

b. three (3) d. one (1)

31. The correction LEFT 100 DROP 200 sent by the FO is in ___________.

a. mils c. degrees
b. meters d. inches

P. BATTERY ORGANIZATION, AND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF

KEY PERSONNEL

32. When the chief of section is away or incapacitated, who takes over his
position?

a. Gunner c. Driver
b. Battery F/Sgt d. Battery Commander

33. Who measures the angle of site to mask?

a. gunner c. asst gunner

b. chief of section d. number 1

Q. FIRE COMMAND AND EXECUTION

34. The far aiming post should be approximately 100 meters from the pantel of
the piece. The near post should be exactly _______ distance to the far aiming
post.

a. equal c. one third

b. twice d. one half

35. If the FO desires to control the delivery of fire, then he should include
________ in his call for fire.

a. adjust fire c. at my command

b. fire when ready d. salvo

R. LAYING THE BATTERY

36. Direct laying is the aiming of a piece by sighting ___________.

a. light angle c. low angle

b. indirectly d. directly

37. The process of ensuring that the optical axis of the weapon sight (pantel) is
parallel to cannon tube.

a. Direct Laying c. Bore Sighting

b. Indirect Laying d. Calibration

S. FIRE DIRECTION CENTER

38. Among the FDC personnel, the __________ determines the range,
deflection, and angle T.

a. horizontal control operator

b. computer
c. vertical control operator
d. radio telephone operator

39. The Fire Direction Center is considered as the brain of the Gunnery Team.

a. True b. False

T. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEMBER OF THE FIRING BATTERY

40. In Battalion FDC, he helps the FDO as required and trains the FDC
personnel.

a. HCO c. VCO
b. Chief Computer d. FDO

41. Responsible for the execution of the defense plan and coordinates for
re-supply.

a. Battery Commander c. F/Sgt

b. Platoon Leader d. Chief of Section

42. Ensures that howitzer and other crew-served weapons range card and
fighting position are prepared.

a. F/Sgt c. Platoon Leader

b. Battery Commander d. Chief of Section

U. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK AND SERVICES

43. The Chief of Section is responsible for the daily maintenance of the gun to
maintain the ________ issued in order to determine the daily status of the gun for
mission capability.

a. Daily record of equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet

b. Daily journal
c. Daily operations report
d. None of the above

---GOOD LUCK---
 AFPOS : Field Artillery
Rank: Staff Sergeant

Topics for Review

1. Field Artillery Organization and Characteristics

2. Command Relationship and FA Tactical Mission
3. Organization for Combat
4. Command and Control
5. Fundamentals of Employment
6. FA Target Intelligence
7. FA Communications
8. Fire Support Planning
9. Fire Support Coordination
10. Fire Support Plan / FA Support Plan
11. FA in Support of Offensive Operations
12. FA in Support of Defensive Operations
13. FA in Support of Retrograde Operations
14. FA in Support of the others / Special Operations
15. Combat Service Support (Organization & Function)
16. CSS (Planning)
17. CSS (Logistical, Personnel and Health Services Support)
18. FA Survey
19. Observed Fire Procedures
20. Preventive Maintenance Check and Services
21. Firing Battery
22. Fire Direction Center
Sample Questions

A. FIELD ARTILLERY ORGANIZATION AND CHARACTERISTICS

1. To destroy, neutralize or suppress the enemy by cannon, rocket and missile

fires, and to help integrate all fire support assets into combined arms operations.

a. Mission of the FA c. FA Organization

b. Capabilities of FA d. FA Limitations

2. The ability of an emplaced weapon to remain in place and withstand the shock
of firing.

a. Mobility c. Stability
b . Flexibility d. Simplicity

B. COMMAND RELATIONSHIP AND FA TACTICAL MISSION

3. Command relationships in which units have been placed in that organization

on a relatively temporary basis as part of the maneuver commander’s tactical
tailoring of his force. This may be done at any level.

a. Organic c. Assigned
b. Attached d. OPCON

4. This mission is also the most centralized of the field artillery missions.

a. General Support c. General Support Reinforcing

b Reinforcing d. Direct Support

C. ORGANIZATION FOR COMBAT

5. Field artillery is organized for combat to ensure that the maneuver elements
and the force as a whole are provided the required field artillery support.

a. True b. False

6. A high degree of centralized control is acceptable in offensive situations

because the supported force possesses the initiative.

a. True b. False

D. COMMAND AND CONTROL

7. His duties consist of exchanging information relative to the plans, situation and
policies between the two units and the promotion of cooperation and coordination
of effort.
 a. FA Commander c .Fire Support Officer
b. Chief of Section d. Liaison Officer

8. A Command Post (CP) that serves as the primary synchronization point for the
entire battlefield and its functional cells include a headquarters cell, a current
operations cell, a plan cell, an intelligence cell, an FS cell and a CSS cell.

a. Tactical Command Post c. Rear Command Post

b. Assault Command Post d. Main Command Post

E. FUNDAMENTALS OF EMPLOYMENT

9. Net discipline, reduction of transmission time, strict adherence to

Communications-Electronics Operation Instructions (CEOI) and
Communications-Electronics Standing Instructions (CESI), strict adherence to
the use of approved codes only, and the use of authenticated secure radio nets
are essential elements of __________.

a. Deception Measures c. Communication Security

b. Movement d. Tactical Marches

10. He is responsible for ensuring that his unit is positioned so that it provides the
field artillery weapons needed in accomplishing the mission.

a. FA Commander c. Fire Support Officer

b. Chief of Section d. Liaison Officer

F. FA TARGET INTELLIGENCE

11. Fires which are delivered to hamper and interrupt movement and/or the firing
of weapons and to render personnel or materiel incapable of interfering with a
particular operation.

a. Destroy c. Neutralize
b. Defensive works d. Materiel targets

12. Targets capable of immediate serious interference with the execution of the
plan of action is considered _________ targets.

a. Priority I c. Priority II
b. Priority III d. Priority IV

G. FA COMMUNICATIONS

13. Ability to function with the desired accuracy and dependability at all times.

a. Security c. Economy
b. Flexibility d. Reliability
14. These are the most flexible, reliable and secure of the communication
system.

a. Messenger System c. Visual & Sound System

b. Radio System d. Wire System

H. FIRE SUPPORT PLANNING

15. The Company FSO is the maneuver Company FSCOORD and integrates all
fires to support the company commander’s scheme of maneuver.

a. True b. False

16. The framework for an automatic thought process that the FSCOORD follows
to ensure the most effective use of available fire support assets.

a. Fire Support Planning c. Mission

b. Principles of Fire Support d. Fire Support Cell

I. FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION

17. The Battalion FSO serves as a full-time liaison between the DS FA battalion
and maneuver battalion.

a. True b. False

18. It is an immediately available prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede

enemy movement across defensive lines or areas (Last Defense).

a. Final Protective Fires c. Irregular Target

b. Series Fires d. none of the choices

J. FIRE SUPPORT PLAN / FA SUPPORT PLAN

19. _____ is conducted through a formal top – down process, with bottom – up
refinement as time permits.

a. Fire Support Plan c. Movement of FA

b. Deliberate Fire Planning d. Fire Support Execution matrix

20. The operations section of an artillery unit assigned the tactical mission of
Direct Support is responsible for preparing the FA support plan.

a. True b. False

K. FA IN SUPPORT OF OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS

21. It is a series of movements to contact and hasty attacks, all conducted with
two overriding requirements – speed and violence.

a. Movement to Contact c. Hasty Attack

b. Pursuit d. Exploitation

22. Fire Support, particularly Field Artillery, is critical to the success or failure of
an offensive operation.

a. True b. False

L. FA IN SUPPORT OF DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS

23. A form of defense wherein defending units are allocated specific areas to
defend with their own scheme of defense applied in consonance to the main
defense plan.

a. Defend a Strongpoint c. Defend in Sector

b. Defend a Battle Position d. Area Defense

24. Defend a Strong Point, Defend in Sector, and Defend in Battle Position are
the types of defensive operations a Cannon Battalion can expect to support.

a. True b. False

M. FA IN SUPPORT OF RETROGRADE OPERATIONS

25. These operations are classified as delaying actions, withdrawals, and

retirements.

a. Delay c. Withdrawal
b. Retirement d. Retrograde

26. FA supports the withdrawal (not under enemy pressure) by providing

continuous fires to the detachments left in contact.

a. True b. False

N. FA IN SUPPORT OF THE OTHERS / SPECIAL OPERATIONS

27. The fire support available to a maneuver commander in MOUT is only the
Field Artillery.

a. True b. False

28. It is conducted to allow a moving unit to pass through a stationary unit.

 a. Relief in Place c. Passage of Lines
b. Encircled Forces d. Link – Up

O. COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT (ORGANIZATION & FUNCTION)

29. This command post serves as the coordination center for combat service
support for the battalion or task force and the control element of the combat
trains, and is positioned forward of the field trains.

a. Main Command Post c. Combat Trains Command Post

b. Alternate Main Command Post d. Field Trains Command Post

30. Is an enabling operation that generates and sustains combat power for
employment and in shaping decisive operations at the time and place the force
commander requires.

a. Combat Support c. Combat Service Support

b. Engineer Support d. Fire Support

P. CSS (PLANNING)
31. Provides a comprehensive and meaningful picture of CSS units, their
capabilities, and options for employment.

a. Intelligence Estimate c. Operation Estimate

b. Staff Estimate d. CSS Estimate

32. The CSS system’s ability to maintain support to the entire force throughout
the duration of an operation.

a. Anticipation c. Economy
b. Sustainability d. Flexibility

Q. CSS (LOGISTICAL, PERSONNEL AND HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT)

33. Class of supply that refers to rations and gratuitous issue, health, morale and
welfare items.

a. Class II c. Class III

b. Class I d. Class V

34. Refers to supply of subsistence, clothing, water, barrier material, and major
end items.

a. Personnel Service Support c. Combat Health Support

b. Field Service Support d. General Supply Support

R. FA SURVEY

35. It is a method of survey, which uses triangular figures to determine survey

data.
 a. Triangulation c. Polar Coordinates
b. Subtense angle d. None of the abov

36. It is the fastest method among the three (3) distance measuring procedures
in hasty survey.

a. Triangulation c. Polar coordinates

b. Subtense angle d. None of the above

S. OBSERVED FIRE PROCEDURES

37. Methods used in locating targets.

a. polar plot c. shift from a known point

b. grid coordinate d. all of the above

38. It is the distance from the known point to the OT line. It is a perpendicular drift
from the known point.

a. Observer c. Lateral Shift

b. Range Shift d. Vertical Shift

T. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK AND SERVICES

39. __________ should countercheck and recommend to the Battery

Commander whatever findings or defects of the gun, as reported by the Gunner
and Assistant Gunner indicated in the equipment inspection and maintenance
worksheet for appropriate action.

a. Fire Support Coordinator c. FA Bn Sgt Major

b. Battery F/Sgt d. None of the above

U. FIRING BATTERY

40. He is the principal enlisted advisor to the battery commander.

a. Chief of Section c. F/Sgt

b. Gunner d. Cannoneer

41. Within the Battery, one (1) platoon must be ready to support another platoon.

a. True b. False

V. FIRE DIRECTION CENTER

42. The FDC converts the call for fire given by the FO into firing data and sends it
to the firing battery in the form of ______.

a. Fire Commands c. Firing Charts

b. Prime Mover d. Firing Data

43. The Battalion FDC can provide direction assistance to the Battery FDC.

a. True b. False

--GOOD LUCK--
 AFPOS: Field Artillery
Rank: Technical Sergeant

Topics for Review

1. Field Artillery Organization and Characteristics

2. Command Relationship and FA Tactical Mission
3. Organization for Combat
4. Command and Control
5. Fundamentals of Employment
6. FA Target Intelligence
7. FA Communications
8. Fire Support Planning
9. Fire Support Coordination
10. Fire Support Plan / FA Support Plan
11. FA in Support of Offensive Operations
12. FA in Support of Defensive Operations
13. FA in Support of Retrograde Operations
14. FA in Support of the others / Special Operations
15. Combat Service Support (Organization & Function)
16. CSS (Planning)
17. CSS (Logistical, Personnel and Health Services Support)
18. FA Survey
19. Observed Fire Procedures
20. Firing Battery
21. Fire Direction Center
Sample Questions

A. FIELD ARTILLERY ORGANIZATION AND CHARACTERISTICS

1. It is the basic firing element of the cannon battalion regardless of how the
battery is organized.

a. FA HOW Section c. FA Cannon Battalion

b. FA Cannon Battery d. FA Cannon Platoon

2. He is the principal enlisted advisor to the battery commander.

a. Platoon Sergeant c. First Sergeant

b. Gunnery Sergeant d. HOW Section Chief

B. COMMAND RELATIONSHIP AND FA TACTICAL MISSION

3. Command relationships in which units have been placed in that organization

on a fairly permanent basis.

a. Organic c. Assigned
b. Attached d. OPCON

4. A field artillery unit assigned mission of ____________ is immediately

responsive to the fire support needs of a particular maneuver element, normally a
Brigade.

a. General Support c. General Support Reinforcing

b. Reinforcing d. Direct Support

C. ORGANIZATION FOR COMBAT

5. ‘Facilitate future operations’ is one of the fundamentals to be considered and

placed in proper balance in the development of an effective organization for
combat.

a. True b. False

6. A high degree of centralized control is desired in a defensive situation, since

the enemy has the initiative.

a. True b. False

D. COMMAND AND CONTROL

7. A Command Post (CP) that serves as the primary synchronization point for the
entire battlefield and its functional cells include a headquarters cell, a current
operations cell, a plan cell, an intelligence cell, an FS cell and a CSS cell.
 a. Tactical Command Post c. Rear Command Post
b. Assault Command Post d. Main Command Post

8. He is the full time representative from a Direct Support Field Artillery Battalion.
He works at the command post of a supported maneuver battalion or brigade.

a. Liaison Officer c. Fire Support Officer

b. Fire Support Coordinator d. Fire Support NCO

E. FUNDAMENTALS OF EMPLOYMENT

9. ________ is completed as rapidly as possible in order to resume fire with

minimum delay and to minimize the probability of enemy detection.

a. Relief in Place c. Displacement

b. Position Areas d. Tactical Marches

10. These are taken in accordance with tactical cover and deception plans and
are designed to support tactical operations. Their focus is on communications.

a. Movement c. Communication Security

b. Deception Measures d. Dummy Position

F. FA TARGET INTELLIGENCE

11. It is a post attack examination of the target area to appraise the effect of fires.

a. Fire Planning Considerations

b. Sensor Employment
c. Tactical Damage Assessment
d. Determining the Method of Attack

12. It is that part of the intelligence activities which involves accurate and timely
detection, identification, and location of ground targets to permit the effective
employment of supporting weapons.

a. FA Target Intelligence c. Target Acquisition

b. Target Analysis d. Tactical Damage Assessment

G. FA COMMUNICATIONS

13. “Retain operations” may be to extend the area of coverage of a specific radio
net or to reduce the electronic signature of a position. This are characterized by
placing transmitters in distant areas exploiting terrain features such as valleys
and hills.

a. Reestablishment c. Directional Antennas

 b. Antenna Multiplexers d. Remoted Transmitters

14. These include the facilities by which a unit maintains communication with its
next higher headquarters, adjacent units and supported or reinforced units.

a. External Communications Requirements

b. Internal Communication Requirements
c. Quartering facilities
d. Sports facilities
H. FIRE SUPPORT PLANNING

15. In fire support planning, the FSO must consider three vital sets of information,
except:

a. Commander’s intent and/or scheme of maneuver

b. Mission, enemy, terrain and weather, and troops and time available
c. Guidance from higher FA headquarters
d. Consider the use of all infantry weapons

16. This is a concise, easy planning and execution tool that shows the many
factors of a complicated fire support plan.

a. Fire Support Execution Matrix

b. Fire Support Plan
c. Principles of Fire Support
d. Fire Support Cell

I. FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION

17. This is the continuous process of implementing fire support planning and
managing the fire support assets that are available to the maneuver force.

a. Fire support Plan

b. Fire Support Cell
c. Fire Support Coordination
d. Principles of Fire Support

18. ________ are those that provide safeguard for friendly forces, facilities, or
terrain.

a. Permissive Measures c. Restrictive Measures

b. Restrictive Fire Area d. Free Fire Area

J. FIRE SUPPORT PLAN / FA SUPPORT PLAN

19. This is a document that contains the information necessary for understanding
how fire support will be used to support an operation.
 a. Fire Support Plan c. FA Support Plan
b. Warning Order d. Fire Support Cell

20.This is based on the Fire support plan and contains information necessary for
understanding how Field Artillery will be used to support the maneuver brigade
operation.

a. Fire Support Plan c. FA Support Plan

b. Warning Order d. Fire Support Cell

K. FA IN SUPPORT OF OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS

21. In the defense, the commander has the advantage of choosing the time,
place, and strength of the attack.

a. True b. False

22. The basic task of FA in the offense is to support offensive maneuver

operations. The supporting FA commander should consider the specific aspects
of the seven basic tasks of the field artillery.

a. True b. False

L. FA IN SUPPORT OF DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS

23. It is important that the commander receive timely information concerning

threat disposition and possible intentions and this information will be applied to
this template which will help the commander make effective decisions against the
threat maneuver.

a. Event Template c. Doctrinal Template

b. Situation Template d. Decision Support Template

24. Normally, FA units are not positioned within strongpoint but they must be
positioned so that fires can be massed in support of the position.

a. True b. False

M. FA IN SUPPORT OF RETROGRADE OPERATIONS

25. Form of retrograde operations in which a force not in contact with the enemy
moves away from the enemy.

a. Withdrawal c. Screen
b. Retirement d. Offensive

26. Prevents the enemy from interfering with the withdrawal, and remains
between the enemy and the main body, and conceals main body preparations
and movement.

a. Support Force c. Breaching Force

b. Security Force d. Assault Force

N. FA IN SUPPORT OF THE OTHERS / SPECIAL OPERATIONS

27. Technique of relief in place operations which occurs when all elements are
relieved at the same time; and takes the least time to execute, but is more easily
detected by the enemy.

a. Traveling c. Bounding Overwatch

b. Simultaneous relief d. Staggered Relief

28. Purpose of link-up operations except

a. To complete the encirclement of an enemy force
b. To assist the breakout of an encircled friendly force
c. To join an attacking force with a force inserted in the enemy rear area
d. To destroy enemy attacking forces

O. COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT (ORGANIZATION & FUNCTION)

29. He is responsible for coordinating all CSS within the battalion.

a. Maintenance Officer c. Commander

b. Battalion Ex – O d. Battalion Signal Officer

30. It is responsible for unit maintenance of all battalion equipment except

COMSEC and medical equipment.

a. S4 Section c. Ammunition Section

b. Maintenance Section d. Medical Section

P. CSS (PLANNING)

31. Emergency re-supply is usually conducted daily while routine re-supply is

conducted when needed.

a. True b. False

32. Involves the ability to adapt CSS structures and procedures to changing
situations, missions, and concepts of operations.

a. Survivability c. Flexibility
b. Sustainability d. Attainability

Q. CSS (LOGISTICAL, PERSONNEL AND HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT)

33. Enhances soldier performance by providing services that enhance morale
and assure the soldier that he is being cared for. It also includes support to
promote efficient management of funds.

a. Personnel Service Support c. Combat Health Support

b. Field Service Support d. General Supply Support

34. Keep materiel in a serviceable, operational condition, and return it to service,

or update and upgrade its capability.

a. Maintenance c. Supply
b. Field Services d. Human resources

R. FA SURVEY

35. A mechanical device used for making lateral changes in direction of the tube.

a. Traversing mechanism c. Closed traverse

b. Open Traverse d. Directional Traverse

36. It is used in measuring linear distance between the rear and forward stations.

a. 30-meter steel tape c. Ruler

b. Compass d. String

S. OBSERVED FIRE PROCEDURES

37. Using of hands and fingers in measurement of angles, the close fist is equal
to:

a. 30 mils c. 100 mils

b. 125 mils d. 180 mils

38. It is the notice sent by the observer to achieve communication priority and to
alert the fire direction center.

a. Observer Identification c. Warning Order

b. Location of Target d. Description of Target

T. FIRING BATTERY

39. He is the primary enlisted assistant to the platoon leader and must be ready
to assume all of the platoon leader’s duties.

a. Chief of Section c. F/Sgt

b. Gunner d. Platoon Sergeant
40. The Battery Commander develops defensive plan based on S2 IPB.

a. True b. False

U. FIRE DIRECTION CENTER

41. It serves as the brain of the system.

a. Fire Direction Center c. Firing Chart

b. Observer d. Firing Data

42. He is responsible for the training and supervision of the FDC Personnel.

a. Chief of Firing Battery c. Fire Direction Officer

b. Executive Officer d. Platoon Sergeant

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