From TSP Flashcards

1
Q

what is a beaten zone?

A

a beaten zone is the elliptical pattern formed by the rounds striking the ground or target

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2
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what is the cone of fire?

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when several rounds are fired in a burst from any machine gun, each round takes a slightly different trajectory. the pattern these rounds form on the way to the target is called a cone of fire.

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what is the maximum ordinate?

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the maximum ordinate is the highest point the trajectory reaches between the muzzle of the weapon and the base of the target.

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4
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what is trajectory?

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Trajectory is the path of the bullet in flight

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5
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what is the maximum ordinate

A

the maximum ordinate is the highest point the trajectory reaches between the muzzle of the weapon and the base of the target.

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6
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what are the classes of fire?

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The machine gun fire is classified with respect to the ground, the target, and the weapon

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what are the 4 fires with respect to the weapon?

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  1. fixed
  2. traversing
  3. searching
  4. traversing and searching
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what are the prearranged signals in methods of fire control?

A

Prearranged signals are either visual or sound signals such as pyrotechnics or blasts on a whistle. these signals should be included in SOPs and understood by all squad members.

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what are the 6 elements of fire commands for the machine gun?

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the elements of fire commands are:

  1. alert
  2. direction
  3. description
  4. range
  5. method of fire
  6. command to open fire
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10
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what is the purpose of subsequent fire commands?

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these fire commands are used to make adjustments in direction and elevation, to change the rates of fire after a fire mission is in progress, to interrupt fires, or to terminate the alert.

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11
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what signal does the gunner use when he is ready to fire?

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the gunner signals that he is ready to fire by raising his right hand and arm above his head toward the leader.

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12
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what is the signal for interrupt or cease firing?

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the leader raises his arm and hand, palm outward, in front of his forehead and brings it downward sharply

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13
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what is a point target?

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a point target requires the use of a single aiming point

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14
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what is an are target?

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an area target has considerable width and depth and may require extensive traversing and searching fire

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what are the 3 rates of fire for a machine gun?

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  1. sustained
  2. rapid
  3. cyclic
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16
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what type of fire is used when engaging a deep target?

A

when engaging a deep target, the automatic rifleman must use a searching fire.

17
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what is a sector of fire?

A

a sector of fire is an area to be covered by fire that is assigned to an individual, a weapon, or a unit.

18
Q

what is a final protective fire (FPF)?

A

an final protective fire is an immediately available prearranged barrier of fire to stop enemy movement across defensive lines or areas.

19
Q

what is a final protective line (FPL) ?

A

An FPL is a predetermined line along which grazing fire is placed to stop an enemy assault.

20
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what is a principal direction of fire (PDF) ?

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A PDF is a direction of fire assigned priority to cover an area that has good fields of fire or has a likely dismounted avenue of approach.