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FSCAOD Module 1 Exam Study Guide Compilation
Questions and Answers
What is the mission of the FA?
o :## 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?
o :## 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?
o :## As a LTC, he/she is also the BCT's organic FA BN CDR.
Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT?
o :## 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?
o :## 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?
o :## M119A2/3, towed (two BTRYs); M777A2, towed (one BTRY).
Which howitzer(s) are found in the SBCT and in what configuration?
o :## M777A2, towed (three BTRYs).
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Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT and in what configuration?
o :## M109A6, SP (three BTRYs).
Which two elements comprise the TGT Acquisition PLT (TAP)?
o :## 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?
o :## 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)?
o :## One to five.
What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with its BCT?
o :## Organic.
What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with DIVARTY?
o :## Assigned.
How is DIVARTY structured?
o :## 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?
o :## DIVARTY FAB White Paper.
What is the primary role of mortars?
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o :## 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?
o :## Enemy forces hidden in wadis, ravines, reverse slopes, thick jungle, narrow
streets, or alleyways.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of mortars?
o :## 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?
o :## 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)?
o :## Four.
How many and what caliber mortars are found in an IBCT?
o :## -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?
o :## -Four 120-mm OR 81-mm per maneuver BN.
-Two 120-mm OR 60-mm per CO.
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-Two 120-mm per reconnaissance TRP.
How many and what caliber mortars are found in a ABCT?
o :## -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?
o :## 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?
o :## Supporting.
What kind of relationship does FA have with other FA?
o :## Reinforcing.
What kind of missions are to be executed at an unspecified time in the future?
o :## On-Order (o/o).
What kind of missions might be executed and are generally contingency plans?
o :## Be-Prepared.
What are the four Army mortar tactical missions?
o :## GS with priority of fires, GS with priority TGTs, GS without established
priorities, and DS.
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FSCAOD Module 1 Exam Study Guide Compilation
Questions and Answers
What is the mission of the FA?
o :## 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?
o :## 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?
o :## As a LTC, he/she is also the BCT's organic FA BN CDR.
Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT?
o :## 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?
o :## 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?
o :## M119A2/3, towed (two BTRYs); M777A2, towed (one BTRY).
Which howitzer(s) are found in the SBCT and in what configuration?
o :## M777A2, towed (three BTRYs).
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Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT and in what configuration?
o :## M109A6, SP (three BTRYs).
Which two elements comprise the TGT Acquisition PLT (TAP)?
o :## 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?
o :## 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)?
o :## One to five.
What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with its BCT?
o :## Organic.
What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with DIVARTY?
o :## Assigned.
How is DIVARTY structured?
o :## 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?
o :## DIVARTY FAB White Paper.
What is the primary role of mortars?
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o :## 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?
o :## Enemy forces hidden in wadis, ravines, reverse slopes, thick jungle, narrow
streets, or alleyways.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of mortars?
o :## 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?
o :## 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)?
o :## Four.
How many and what caliber mortars are found in an IBCT?
o :## -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?
o :## -Four 120-mm OR 81-mm per maneuver BN.
-Two 120-mm OR 60-mm per CO.
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-Two 120-mm per reconnaissance TRP.
How many and what caliber mortars are found in a ABCT?
o :## -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?
o :## 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?
o :## Supporting.
What kind of relationship does FA have with other FA?
o :## Reinforcing.
What kind of missions are to be executed at an unspecified time in the future?
o :## On-Order (o/o).
What kind of missions might be executed and are generally contingency plans?
o :## Be-Prepared.
What are the four Army mortar tactical missions?
o :## GS with priority of fires, GS with priority TGTs, GS without established
priorities, and DS.
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