FSCAOD Module 1 Exam Study Guide Compilation Fully Solved
Class 1: Intro to FS Organization - Answers
What is the mission of the FA? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers As a LTC,
he/she is also the BCT's organic FA BN CDR.
Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers M119A2/3, towed (two
BTRYs); M777A2, towed (one BTRY).
Which howitzer(s) are found in the SBCT and in what configuration? - Answers M777A2, towed (three
BTRYs).
Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT and in what configuration? - Answers M109A6, SP (three
BTRYs).
Which two elements comprise the TGT Acquisition PLT (TAP)? - Answers 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? - Answers 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)? - Answers One to five.
What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with its BCT? - Answers Organic.
What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with DIVARTY? - Answers Assigned.
How is DIVARTY structured? - Answers 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? - Answers DIVARTY FAB White Paper.
,What is the primary role of mortars? - Answers 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? - Answers Enemy forces hidden in wadis, ravines, reverse slopes,
thick jungle, narrow streets, or alleyways.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of mortars? - Answers 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? - Answers 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)? - Answers Four.
How many and what caliber mortars are found in an IBCT? - Answers -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? - Answers -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? - Answers -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? - Answers 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? - Answers Supporting.
What kind of relationship does FA have with other FA? - Answers Reinforcing.
What kind of missions are to be executed at an unspecified time in the future? - Answers On-Order
(o/o).
, What kind of missions might be executed and are generally contingency plans? - Answers Be-Prepared.
What are the four Army mortar tactical missions? - Answers GS with priority of fires, GS with priority
TGTs, GS without established priorities, and DS.
JP - Answers Joint Publication.
ADP - Answers Army Doctrine Publication.
ADRP - Answers Army Doctrine Reference Publication.
FM - Answers Field Manual.
ATP - Answers Army Techniques Publication.
ATTP - Answers Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
ABCT - Answers Armored Brigade Combat Team
SBCT - Answers Stryker Brigade Combat Team
IBCT - Answers Infantry Brigade Combat Team
USMC - Answers United States Marine Corps
FSCOORD - Answers Fire Support Coordinator
FSO - Answers Fire Support Officer
FO - Answers Forward Observer
CP - Answers Command Post
FC - Answers Fires Cell
FIST - Answers Fire Support Team
HQ - Answers Headquarters
MLRS - Answers Multiple Launch Rocket System
HIMARS - Answers High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
BCT - Answers Brigade Combat Team
Class 2: FS Platforms & Munitions - Answers
What are the eight effects of fires listed in Chapter 1 of FM 3-09? - Answers Deceive, Defeat, Delay,
Destroy, Disrupt, Divert, Neutralize, and Suppress.
Class 1: Intro to FS Organization - Answers
What is the mission of the FA? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers As a LTC,
he/she is also the BCT's organic FA BN CDR.
Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers M119A2/3, towed (two
BTRYs); M777A2, towed (one BTRY).
Which howitzer(s) are found in the SBCT and in what configuration? - Answers M777A2, towed (three
BTRYs).
Which howitzer(s) are found in the ABCT and in what configuration? - Answers M109A6, SP (three
BTRYs).
Which two elements comprise the TGT Acquisition PLT (TAP)? - Answers 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? - Answers 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)? - Answers One to five.
What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with its BCT? - Answers Organic.
What is a BCT FA BN's command relationship with DIVARTY? - Answers Assigned.
How is DIVARTY structured? - Answers 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? - Answers DIVARTY FAB White Paper.
,What is the primary role of mortars? - Answers 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? - Answers Enemy forces hidden in wadis, ravines, reverse slopes,
thick jungle, narrow streets, or alleyways.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of mortars? - Answers 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? - Answers 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)? - Answers Four.
How many and what caliber mortars are found in an IBCT? - Answers -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? - Answers -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? - Answers -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? - Answers 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? - Answers Supporting.
What kind of relationship does FA have with other FA? - Answers Reinforcing.
What kind of missions are to be executed at an unspecified time in the future? - Answers On-Order
(o/o).
, What kind of missions might be executed and are generally contingency plans? - Answers Be-Prepared.
What are the four Army mortar tactical missions? - Answers GS with priority of fires, GS with priority
TGTs, GS without established priorities, and DS.
JP - Answers Joint Publication.
ADP - Answers Army Doctrine Publication.
ADRP - Answers Army Doctrine Reference Publication.
FM - Answers Field Manual.
ATP - Answers Army Techniques Publication.
ATTP - Answers Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
ABCT - Answers Armored Brigade Combat Team
SBCT - Answers Stryker Brigade Combat Team
IBCT - Answers Infantry Brigade Combat Team
USMC - Answers United States Marine Corps
FSCOORD - Answers Fire Support Coordinator
FSO - Answers Fire Support Officer
FO - Answers Forward Observer
CP - Answers Command Post
FC - Answers Fires Cell
FIST - Answers Fire Support Team
HQ - Answers Headquarters
MLRS - Answers Multiple Launch Rocket System
HIMARS - Answers High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
BCT - Answers Brigade Combat Team
Class 2: FS Platforms & Munitions - Answers
What are the eight effects of fires listed in Chapter 1 of FM 3-09? - Answers Deceive, Defeat, Delay,
Destroy, Disrupt, Divert, Neutralize, and Suppress.
