FSCAOD Module 1 Exam Study
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Class 1: Intro to FS Organization - -
-What is the mission of the FA? - -To destroy, defeat, or disrupt the
enemy with integrated fires to enable maneuver CDRs to dominate in
unified land operations.
-What is the definition of FS? - -Fires that directly support land,
maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces to engage enemy
forces, combat formations, and facilities in support of tactical and
operational OBJs.
-In addition to his/her traditional duties, the FSCOORD also serves in
what capacity? - -As a LTC, he/she is also the BCT's organic FA BN CDR.
-Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT? - -M109A6 Paladin (SP).
-In any given BCT's FA BN: How many howitzers are in a PLT? How
many PLTs are in a BTRY? How many BTRYs are in the BN? - -Three
howitzers per PLT (three tubes), two PLTs per BTRY (six tubes), three
BTRYs per BN (18 tubes).
-Which howitzer(s) are found in the IBCT and in what configuration? - -
M119A2/3, towed (two BTRYs); M777A2, towed (one BTRY).
-Which howitzer(s) are found in the SBCT and in what configuration? - -
M777A2, towed (three BTRYs).
-Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT and in what configuration? - -
M109A6, SP (three BTRYs).
-Which two elements comprise the TGT Acquisition PLT (TAP)? - -Radar
Section & the FA BN's own OBS.
-What administrative unit is normally the senior FA HQ's organic,
assigned, attached, placed under OPCON on a supported commander? -
-FFA HQ.
-When a FAB is task organized (TO'd) for a specific operation or series
of operations, how many MLRS, HIMARS, and/or cannon BNs may it
include (one number range answer)? - -One to five.
,-What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with its BCT? - -Organic.
-What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with DIVARTY? - -
Assigned.
-How is DIVARTY structured? - -No fixed structure; can be tailored to fit
specific mission requirements; currently undergoing an identity crisis.
-Which document explains the role of DIVARTY in greater detail? - -
DIVARTY FAB White Paper.
-What is the primary role of mortars? - -To provide a CDR with
immediately available, responsive, and both lethal and nonlethal
indirect fires in support of CO/TRP and BN/SQN maneuver.
-What are mortars effective against? - -Enemy forces hidden in wadis,
ravines, reverse slopes, thick jungle, narrow streets, or alleyways.
-What are some advantages and disadvantages of mortars? - -
Advantages: Highly responsive, high rate of fire, can fire without an
FDC, high angle of fire, simplicity, and mobility.
Disadvantages: Limited RG, AM carrying capacity, AM resupply,
ineffective against point TGTs, lack of met support, and high angle fire.
-How many mortar tubes are in a SQD, SEC, and PLT, respectively? - -
One tube per SQD, two SQDs per SEC (two tubes), and two SECs per PLT
(four tubes).
-How many 120-mm mortars are found in a combined arms BN
(mechanized IN and AR)? - -Four.
-How many and what caliber mortars are found in an IBCT? - --Four 120-
mm OR 81-mm per maneuver BN.
-Two 60-mm per CO.
-Two 120-mm OR 60-mm per reconnaissance TRP.
-How many and what caliber mortars are found in a SBCT? - --Four 120-
mm OR 81-mm per maneuver BN.
-Two 120-mm OR 60-mm per CO.
-Two 120-mm per reconnaissance TRP.
-How many and what caliber mortars are found in a ABCT? - --Four 120-
mm per maneuver BN
-No mortars at rifle CO level.
-Two 120-mm per reconnaissance TRP.
-Where should one reference to learn more about Army CMD and
support relationships? - -CMD: FM 3-09, 1-32 Table 1-1.
Support: FM 3-09, 1-34 Table 1-2.
, -What kind of relationship does FA have with maneuver? - -Supporting.
-What kind of relationship does FA have with other FA? - -Reinforcing.
-What kind of missions are to be executed at an unspecified time in the
future? - -On-Order (o/o).
-What kind of missions might be executed and are generally
contingency plans? - -Be-Prepared.
-What are the four Army mortar tactical missions? - -GS with priority of
fires, GS with priority TGTs, GS without established priorities, and DS.
-JP - -Joint Publication.
-ADP - -Army Doctrine Publication.
-ADRP - -Army Doctrine Reference Publication.
-FM - -Field Manual.
-ATP - -Army Techniques Publication.
-ATTP - -Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
-ABCT - -Armored Brigade Combat Team
-SBCT - -Stryker Brigade Combat Team
-IBCT - -Infantry Brigade Combat Team
-USMC - -United States Marine Corps
-FSCOORD - -Fire Support Coordinator
-FSO - -Fire Support Officer
-FO - -Forward Observer
-CP - -Command Post
-FC - -Fires Cell
-FIST - -Fire Support Team
-HQ - -Headquarters
-MLRS - -Multiple Launch Rocket System
-HIMARS - -High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
Guide Compilation| 284
Questions with well Analyzed
Solutions| 100% Pass Rate
Class 1: Intro to FS Organization - -
-What is the mission of the FA? - -To destroy, defeat, or disrupt the
enemy with integrated fires to enable maneuver CDRs to dominate in
unified land operations.
-What is the definition of FS? - -Fires that directly support land,
maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces to engage enemy
forces, combat formations, and facilities in support of tactical and
operational OBJs.
-In addition to his/her traditional duties, the FSCOORD also serves in
what capacity? - -As a LTC, he/she is also the BCT's organic FA BN CDR.
-Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT? - -M109A6 Paladin (SP).
-In any given BCT's FA BN: How many howitzers are in a PLT? How
many PLTs are in a BTRY? How many BTRYs are in the BN? - -Three
howitzers per PLT (three tubes), two PLTs per BTRY (six tubes), three
BTRYs per BN (18 tubes).
-Which howitzer(s) are found in the IBCT and in what configuration? - -
M119A2/3, towed (two BTRYs); M777A2, towed (one BTRY).
-Which howitzer(s) are found in the SBCT and in what configuration? - -
M777A2, towed (three BTRYs).
-Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT and in what configuration? - -
M109A6, SP (three BTRYs).
-Which two elements comprise the TGT Acquisition PLT (TAP)? - -Radar
Section & the FA BN's own OBS.
-What administrative unit is normally the senior FA HQ's organic,
assigned, attached, placed under OPCON on a supported commander? -
-FFA HQ.
-When a FAB is task organized (TO'd) for a specific operation or series
of operations, how many MLRS, HIMARS, and/or cannon BNs may it
include (one number range answer)? - -One to five.
,-What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with its BCT? - -Organic.
-What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with DIVARTY? - -
Assigned.
-How is DIVARTY structured? - -No fixed structure; can be tailored to fit
specific mission requirements; currently undergoing an identity crisis.
-Which document explains the role of DIVARTY in greater detail? - -
DIVARTY FAB White Paper.
-What is the primary role of mortars? - -To provide a CDR with
immediately available, responsive, and both lethal and nonlethal
indirect fires in support of CO/TRP and BN/SQN maneuver.
-What are mortars effective against? - -Enemy forces hidden in wadis,
ravines, reverse slopes, thick jungle, narrow streets, or alleyways.
-What are some advantages and disadvantages of mortars? - -
Advantages: Highly responsive, high rate of fire, can fire without an
FDC, high angle of fire, simplicity, and mobility.
Disadvantages: Limited RG, AM carrying capacity, AM resupply,
ineffective against point TGTs, lack of met support, and high angle fire.
-How many mortar tubes are in a SQD, SEC, and PLT, respectively? - -
One tube per SQD, two SQDs per SEC (two tubes), and two SECs per PLT
(four tubes).
-How many 120-mm mortars are found in a combined arms BN
(mechanized IN and AR)? - -Four.
-How many and what caliber mortars are found in an IBCT? - --Four 120-
mm OR 81-mm per maneuver BN.
-Two 60-mm per CO.
-Two 120-mm OR 60-mm per reconnaissance TRP.
-How many and what caliber mortars are found in a SBCT? - --Four 120-
mm OR 81-mm per maneuver BN.
-Two 120-mm OR 60-mm per CO.
-Two 120-mm per reconnaissance TRP.
-How many and what caliber mortars are found in a ABCT? - --Four 120-
mm per maneuver BN
-No mortars at rifle CO level.
-Two 120-mm per reconnaissance TRP.
-Where should one reference to learn more about Army CMD and
support relationships? - -CMD: FM 3-09, 1-32 Table 1-1.
Support: FM 3-09, 1-34 Table 1-2.
, -What kind of relationship does FA have with maneuver? - -Supporting.
-What kind of relationship does FA have with other FA? - -Reinforcing.
-What kind of missions are to be executed at an unspecified time in the
future? - -On-Order (o/o).
-What kind of missions might be executed and are generally
contingency plans? - -Be-Prepared.
-What are the four Army mortar tactical missions? - -GS with priority of
fires, GS with priority TGTs, GS without established priorities, and DS.
-JP - -Joint Publication.
-ADP - -Army Doctrine Publication.
-ADRP - -Army Doctrine Reference Publication.
-FM - -Field Manual.
-ATP - -Army Techniques Publication.
-ATTP - -Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
-ABCT - -Armored Brigade Combat Team
-SBCT - -Stryker Brigade Combat Team
-IBCT - -Infantry Brigade Combat Team
-USMC - -United States Marine Corps
-FSCOORD - -Fire Support Coordinator
-FSO - -Fire Support Officer
-FO - -Forward Observer
-CP - -Command Post
-FC - -Fires Cell
-FIST - -Fire Support Team
-HQ - -Headquarters
-MLRS - -Multiple Launch Rocket System
-HIMARS - -High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
