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MQF12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the USSOCOM governing publication or instruction of JTAC Standards/Evaluation? | USSOCOM 350-5 |
| Which JTAC Publication is the ‘Multi Service Procedures for the Joint Application of Firepower’? | JFIRE Dec 07 |
| _____________is air action by fixed-wing (FW) and rotary-wing (RW) aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces, and require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces. | CAS (Close Air Support) |
| CAS execution is tightly integrated at the _______ level with the fire and maneuver of supported ground forces. | tactical |
| What does the term "close" determine in (CAS) Close Air Support? | It does not imply a specific distance; rather, it's situational |
| A ___________is a qualified (certified) Service member who, from a forward position, directs the action of combat aircraft engaged in CAS and other air operations. | JTAC |
| Which net provides an emergency distress net for aircraft and further serves as a means for air control agencies to advise aircraft of emergency conditions or serious hazards to flight safety? | Guard net |
| Although occasionally the result of malfunctioning weapons, fratricide has often been the result of: | confusion of the battlefield |
| Who is responsible for the effective and safe planning and execution of CAS? | All participants in the CAS employment process |
| ____________includes a combination of attack and/or scout rotary-wing aircraft and fixed wing CAS aircraft operating together, to locate and attack high-priority targets and other targets of opportunity. | JAAT |
| Per Joint Pub 3-09.3, which is NOT a condition for Effective Air Support? | Aircraft Playtime |
| Most CAS in support of Joint Operations is allocated and tasked via the __________located in the joint air operations center, using host component organic C2 architecture. | JFACC staff |
| ______ provides ground and air commanders with situational development, targeting, attack planning and limited post-attack assessment information. | JSTARS |
| What does the acronym DASC stand for and what service does it fall under? | Direct Air Support Center / USMC |
| A _________is a team provided by the JFSOCC that is attached to the JFACC to coordinate, de-conflict and integrate special operations air and surface operations with conventional air operations. | SOLE |
| ________are those actions that provide electronic, mechanical, voice, or visual communications that provide approaching aircraft and/or weapons additional information regarding a specific target location. | TGO |
| Which ultra-high frequency (UHF)-amplitude modification (AM) NET is used for direction and control of aircraft engaged in CAS? | Tactical Air Direction Net (TAD) |
| CAS can support _______, _______and _______ operations. | shaping, close, JSA |
| CAS planning considerations are associated with the ______format. | METT-T |
| Which CAS operation has CAS aircraft and fire support assets mass with surface forces to enable the commander to achieve his objectives? | Close |
| CAS during stability operations is limited in scale and scope primarily due to the restrictive nature of operations which often result in more restrictive ____. | ROE |
| The primary objective of ______is to allow friendly aircraft to operate in airspace defended by an enemy air defense system. | SEAD |
| Which is NOT an option for JTACs to mark a target? | Strobe |
| The following are examples of ____________: Coordinated Fire Line (CFL), Fire Support Coordination Line (FSCL), Free Fire Area (FFA), and Kill Boxes. | Fire Support Coordinating Measures (FSCM) (Permissive) |
| No Fire Areas (NFA), Restrictive Fire Area (RFA) and Restrictive Fire Line (RFL) are examples of _________________. | Fire Support Coordinating Measures (FSCM) Restrictive |
| Which type of separation can be established using separation plans and may be established by any ground commander? | Informal ACA |
| What form, that can be digitally transmitted using AFATDS, is used to request preplanned CAS and who will the request go to? | DD Form1972 / next HHQ/JAOC |
| Which chapters of the JP 3-09.3 cover planning, requesting and execution? | III and V |
| Only through effective _________can the CAS "team" successfully achieves the supported commander’s objectives for CAS. | coordination |
| TLE is defined as the difference between the coordinates generated for a target and the actual location of the target. | True |
| CE (circular error) is the error of the coordinates in the vertical plane. | False |
| In order to facilitate the communication of target accuracy, TLE (target location error) is categorized into 6 categories. CAT I represents a circular error on the ground of 0-15 meters. | False |
| Name the type(s) of artillery separation: | Time, Lateral, Altitude, Altitude and lateral Separation |
| JTACs select IP/BPs based on _____________. | Enemy capabilities, target orientation, friendly location, weather, aircraft capabilities and FS support coordination requirements. |
| IPs are normally located_____________ from their target. | 5 NM- 15 NM |
| Does establishing an Offset Direction assign a specific attack heading? | No |
| What can the JTAC assign to increase ground troop safety, aid in aircraft acquisition, aid aircrews in target acquisition, mitigate collateral damage and facilitate fire support coordination? | Final Attack Heading |
| What are the two primary forms of surface fires that support the conduct of CAS missions? | target marking and SEAD |
| Which type of separation(s) permits indirect fires to continue when the aircraft must cross the GTL? | Timed and Altitude |
| Which type of separation requires the most detailed coordination and may be required when aircrews must fly near indirect fire trajectories or ordnance effects? | Timed |
| _________means the JTAC has the attack aircraft in sight and or the attack aircraft has the positively identified the JTACs friendly position | VISUAL |
| What are all of the Standard Laser Brevity Terms? | Ten Seconds ,Laser On, Shift, Spot, Terminate, Deadeye, Negative Laser, Lasing, Stare |
| What is the least desirable method of providing a target mark? This type of mark can be confusing and should only be used cautiously and only when no other method is available. | Marking Friendlies |
| Who does weapons release authority and responsibility for the expenditure of any ordnance on the battlefield fall on? | supported commander |
| When is the term "cleared to engage "used”? | Type 3 Control |
| Type 1 control is always a BOT attack due to the requirement for the CAS aircraft to be either tally the target or contact the mark. Type 2 and 3 can be either BOT or BOC for any ordnance. | True |
| Danger Close is defined by: | Ordnance delivered within 0.1%PI distance for that particular ordnance |
| How many types of Terminal Attack Control are there? | 3 |
| JTACs use _______________when they must visually acquire the attacking aircraft and the target of each attack. Analysis of attacking aircraft geometry is required to reduce the risk of the attack affecting friendly forces. | Type 1 Control |
| JTACs use_______ when they require control of individual attacks but are unable to visually acquire the attacking aircraft at weapons release, are unable to visually acquire the target and the attacking aircraft is unable to acquire the mark/target. | Type 2 Control |
| Which of the following is NOT best suited for Type 2 control? | The JTAC does not have real time targeting data |
| Which is false about Type 3 Control? | Observers may provide TGO but JTAC must monitor radio communications to maintain control of attacks and issue a "cleared hot" call, All targeting data does not need to be coordinated through the supported commander’s battle staff |
| When utilizing a Laser or IR Pointer, where is the LTL or PTL briefed in a 9 Line CAS Brief? | Remarks |
| Troops in Contact (TIC) is defined as: | Friendly ground forces receiving effective fire. |
| Laser guided weapons employed into a laser basket and guided by the JTAC is an example of a BOT (bomb on target) type mission. | False |
| A BOC (bomb on coordinates) attack is used when the JTAC determines that he can create the desired effects against the target with CAS aircraft and ordinance employing on a specific set of coordinates. | True |
| What are the mandatory read back items from a 9 Line CAS Brief? | 4, 6, any restrictions and what the JTAC/FAC(A) request to have read back |
| Non JTAC qualified ground personnel requiring air support do not need to identify themselves as unqualified. They can just pass the nine line to the aircraft. | False |
| How are corrections given to the second aircraft during a 2 ship attack? | A/C Call Sign, from lead's hits, north 100 |
| Ref. BDA, what is the minimum that must be passed to the aircraft if conditions preclude briefing BDA after the attack? | Successful, Unsuccessful or Unknown |
| What does the acronym SALTY stand for and how is it used? | Size, activity, location, time, your actions. BDA report to appropriate C2 agencies. |
| Approximately what height is medium/high altitude CAS flown? | 8000' to 15,000 AGL |
| An aircraft releases ordnance at a height over 15,000'AGL is considered what? | High Altitude CAS |
| Which one of the following is NOT a fixed wing attack aircraft holding pattern over the target area? | Dog Bone Pattern |
| Ref Medium/High Altitude Tactics: Dive Deliveries: Used for guided, unguided and forward firing ordnance, these dive deliveries typically use dive angles of ________degrees. | 15 - 60 |
| Low altitude bombing can be described as bombing with the height of release between _____and ______ feet. Very low can be described as a height below_______ feet. | Low=500 and 8000. Very Low= 500 |
| The avenue to the target is sectored (using an acknowledged sector), and timing on target is sequential with the trailing flight taking one minute spacing from the lead. This is an example of: | Sectored/Sequential/1Minute |
| _______flight is as close to the earth’s surface as vegetation and obstacles permit while following the earth’s contours. | NOE |
| _________is performed when the aircraft is in level, forward flight. Forward flight may add stability to the aircraft and improve the accuracy of unguided ordnance. | Running Fire |
| What are the general categories of limited visibility employment? | visual, system-aided, and NVD |
| _________is a covert illumination flare designed to illuminate while airborne for approximately eight minutes. | LUU-19 |
| _____will produce a detonation with an obvious flash and afterglow lasting 1 to 5 seconds. The radiated heat from the rocket usually can be seen for 1 to 5 minutes after impact, depending on the terrain. | WP Rockets |
| When using IR pointers or lasers to mark, the JTAC must use include “IR Pointer” or “Laser” in Line 7 Marks of his nine line brief. | True |
| _______ are ground based airspace control/air defense, battle management centers that provide the COFAFFOR with a decentralized C2 execution capability. | CRC |
| Which is NOT a night infrared Close Air Support brevity term? | Negative Laser |
| Ref: Urban CAS, a _________has a population of less than 3000. | Village |
| Which Joint Pub covers Joint Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Laser Designation Operations? | Joint Pub 3-09 |
| JTACs must consider tactics and techniques, low clouds and fog, smoke, haze, snow and rain, solar saturation, and other visually limiting phenomena when planning for: | Laser CAS |
| What is an example of a LGM? | AGM-65E Maverick |
| Ref: Laser Procedures. The optimal attack zone is: | 120 degree cone whose apex is at the target and extends 60 degrees either side of the target to laser designator line. |
| True or false: The AC-130H has a laser target designator with a code range of 1111-1788. | False |
| An aircraft conducting a mission where JTAC is lasing from the ground and his attack heading is 45 degrees off of the LTL, what risk is this? | Moderate |
| Which Laser Code(s) does the HELLFIRE Missile use to achieve highest probability of hit? | 1111 to 1488 |
| The missile seeker must have direct LOS with the designated target for LOBL launch mode to work properly. | True |
| Which munitions(s) optimally, would be an "all weather" munitions? | GBU-32 |
| Where would a JTAC find information on what air delivered weapon to use for a specific target? | JFIRE Table 28 |
| How many transmissions are in an SOF Gunship CFF? | 4 |
| Ref: SOF Gunship CFF: Transmission of the fire mission is clearance for the aircraft to fire, (UNLESS DANGER CLOSE) | True |
| Ref: SOF Gunship BURN: to move BURN, JTAC should say: | ROLL BURN, MOVE BURN |
| Ref: SOF Gunship: once the BURN is over a target what does the JTAC say? | FREEZE BURN |
| Where do you find Planning considerations for Close Air Support using night vision devices and infrared pointers? | Appendix C |
| Reference DD Form 1972, what do you give target elevation in? | Feet MSL |
| What section of the DD Form1972 is the Mission Coordination? | Section II |
| How many sections does a DD Form1972 have? | III Sections |
| When ordnance is a factor in the safety of friendly troops, the aircraft weapon’s axis of attack should be parallel to the friendly force’s axis or orientation. | True |
| _______ are ground based airspace control/air defense, battle management centers that provide the COFAFFOR with a decentralized C2 execution capability. | CRC |
| What is the 0.1%PI Risk-Estimate distance for Mk-82LD (contact) in meters? | 245 |
| What is the 0.1%PI Risk-Estimate distance for GBU-12 in meters? | 170 |
| What is the 0.1%PI Risk-Estimate distance for Mk-83HD (airburst) in meters? | 315 |
| What is the 0.1%PI Risk-Estimate distance for GBU-16 in meters? | 195 |
| What is the 0.1%PI Risk-Estimate distance for GBU-31 in meters? | 265 |
| What is the 0.1%PI Risk-Estimate distance for GBU-32 in meters? | 210 |
| What is the 0.1%PI Risk-Estimate distance for GBU-10 and GBU-24 in meters? | 250 |
| Which CBU has the risk-estimate distance in meters of 265? | CBU-87/CBU-89 |
| What does WCMD stand for? | Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser |
| 2.75" Rockets have a ________0.1%Risk Estimate distance when delivered at LOW ALTITUDE? | 225 |
| A HELLFIRE is a _________and has a 0.1%Risk-Estimate Distance of ________meters. | AGM-114/ 110-125 |
| The AGM-65 can NOT be guided by which of the following? | GPS |
| True or False: 0.1%PI Risk Estimate distance for 25mm and 30mm Gatling Guns is 150 meters (Except for the AC-130). | False |
| AC-130U's 25mm has a Risk-Estimate distance of _______. | 65 |
| AC-130U's 40mm has a Risk-Estimate distance of _______. | 75 |
| AC-130U's 105MMCannon has a Risk-Estimate distance of _______. | 165 |
| Are the 0.1%and 10% Probability of Incapacitation numbers safe for peace time training? | No |
| JTAC’s must pass ground commander’s initials when targets fall within _____________. | 0.1% Pi Distance |
| Situation: HOG 2, flight of 2 x A-10s, check in w/ 30mm and 2 x Mk-82HD (contact). Your target is 250 meters away from the closest friendly position and they are taking effective MG fire. Which of the following apply? | TIC (Troops in Contact) |
| Situation: HOSS 2, flight of 2 x F-15Es, checks in w/ 20mm and 2 x GBU-24. Your target is 460 meters away from the closest friendly position. Which of the following apply? | Nothing |
| Situation: Cannon flight (2 x A-10s) checks in with 2 x IIR Maverick (AGM-65 IR). Are you danger close at 150 meters away from the target? | No |
| How many elements of an Artillery Call For Fire are there? How many transmissions are used to send it to FDC? | 6 / 3 |
| In which transmission of an Artillery Call for Fire is the target description given? | 3 |
| Artillery CFF Shift from Known Point: Left/Right (Lateral Shift) in meters (to nearest______) Add/Drop (Range Shift) in meters (to nearest______) | 10 / 100 |
| Ref Artillery CFF: What is the Message to Observer? | Call made after FDC has processed the CFF request |
| What command is used when the observer desires to control the exact time of delivery of fires? | At My Command |
| What command is used for any one on the fire support net to cause an immediate halt in firing? | Check Firing |
| Naval Gunfire: During "Danger Close", what type of adjustments will be used for range corrections? | Use first salvo offset and creeping fires in 50 meter increments |
| What is announced by the FDC to alert the observer that rounds will impact in approximately 5 seconds? | Splash |
| What publication can a JTAC carry with him to reference how to conduct an Artillery CFF mission? | JFIRE Dec 07 |
| Ref Artillery; In Message to Observer, the JTAC will receive mandatory information. Which of the following is given only if requested? | Gun Target Line |
| How many lines in a NATO CAS Brief? | 15 |
| How many mandatory read back items are in the NATO CAS Brief? | 4 |
| Rockets, IR Marker, LUU-2 Flares and 25mm HEI are all marking rounds of what aircraft? | AV-8 |
| The LITENING II POD has LST and LTD capability. | Yes |
| The SNIPER POD is LST but cannot laser designate. | False |
| An effective and efficient method for selecting an IP is to anchor the location of that IP off of the target. This is referred to as __________. | Keyhole CAS |
| In Keyhole CAS each cardinal direction is labeled with a letter. Pick the correct labeling. | A-North, B-East, C-South, D-West, E-Overhead |
| CGRS (Common Geographic Reference System)/ GARS (Global Area Reference System) are not FSCM's or Airspace Control Measures (ACM) but simply a common reference system that compliments joint fire support and / or airspace control systems and measures. | True |
| What size is the Laser Safety Exclusion zone? | 20 degrees |
| BLIND, CONTACT, CAPTURED, NO JOY, TALLY and VISUAL are all terms used as: | Marking Brevity Terms |
| What is the term for: No visual contact with friendly aircraft/ground position? Opposite of VISUAL. | BLIND |
| __________ means sighting of a target, non-friendly aircraft, landmark or enemy position. Opposite of NO JOY. | TALLY |
| What brevity term is: Directive call to begin using briefed radio procedures to counter jamming? | CHATTERMARK |
| What brevity term is: Directive or informative call indicating illumination of target is being conducted with artificial illumination. | SUNSHINE |
| How many feet are in a Nautical Mile? | 6076 |
| What is the term used for friendly air-to-surface missile launch? | RIFLE |
| What is the maximum range of the SOFLAM in range finding mode? | 19995meters |
| The SOFLAM is capable of exceeding ________when designating in favorable conditions. | 5000meters |
| What class of Laser is the SOFLAM? | Class 4 |
| What piece of equipment can be mounted on the SOFLAM to see the laser spot? | AN/PAS-21 SEE SPOT III |
| What is the range of the MKVII LRF if interfaced with GPS? | >10,000 Meters |
| What is the most accurate method of calibration for the MARK VII DMC? | Soft calibration |
| Can you log AC-130 for currency requirements? | No |
| How many years as a qualified JTAC does it take to be a JTAC (I)? | 2 years of continuous qualified JTAC experience |
| The _______is a set of applicable questions designed to assess the JTAC’s knowledge of TTPs. | MQF |
| Which type of controls may be used for JTAC currency? | Type 1/Type 2 |
| What table in the USSOCCOM 350-5 describes the minimum requirements for recurring training? | Table 3-3 |
| What is the JTACs senior publication for JTAC training, standardization, and evaluation? | JTAC MOA |
| Specific levels of risk should not be associated with each type of terminal attack control. | True |
| What is the governing publication for all CAS TTP matters? | JP 3-09.3 |
| During the ground phase evaluation, how many questions does the MQF consist of and what is the minimum passing score? | 50 / 80% |
| Does a Joint Fires Observer (JFO) have the authority to clear aircraft to release ordnance? | No |
| If a JTAC is in non-qualified status for more than 24 months, what must be re-accomplished? | Regain Qualification by completing a USSOCOM approved refresher syllabus and a minimum of 6 fixed-wing Type I or Type II controls under the supervision of a JTAC(I) |
| In what reference would you find laser procedures covered more in depth than the JP 3-09.3? | JP 3-09 |
| Control of SOF air is normally exercised by the _______. | JSOAC |
| With a LTL of 235 and a 30 degree basket on the left shoulder, what would be the FAH? | 245-275 |
| If an LTD has a beam spread/divergence of 1 milliradian, what is the size of the spot at 1,000 meters? | 1-meter |
| Line of sight, ______, direction of attack, LTD, and deliver system (air or ground) are the basic considerations for using LSTs or LGWs? | PRF Codes |
| Most aircraft conduct dive deliveries angles of 15-60 degrees. They are allowed to this due to a CCIP in their HUD. What does CCIP stand for? | Continuously Computed Impact Point |
| When using Night Infrared Close Air Support Brevity Terms, who initiates the “Snake” call? | Aircrew |
| What is the primary USAF control agency of the TACS normally collocated with the senior Army’s FSCC? | ASOC |
| Weapons selection in the urban environment must focus on rapid employment, the target set, minimum collateral damage, minimum rubbling, the ability to employ in proximity to ground forces and high precision. | True |
| It is the responsibility of the ground unit owning the operational area to produce, disseminate and control updates to GRGs. | True |
| What is one of the most overlooked aspect of maneuver and fire support preparation? | Rehearsal |
| Which best describes the Joint Air Attack Team (JAAT)? | combination of RW and FW working together to locate and attack HPT’s and targets of opportunity, normally supported by IDF |
| The standard timing method for synchronization of maneuver and fires is? | GPS time |
| Which ordnance would be best suited to use against a concrete bunker? | BLU-109 |
| Which ordnance would be best suited to use against moving targets? | Maverick |
| ‘Danger Close’ for the 105mm on the AC-130 is: | 165 meters |
| ‘Danger Close’ for the 40mm on the AC-130 is: | 75 meters |
| On which line of the AC-130 CFF do you state ‘Cleared Danger Close’ with commander’s initials? | 5. Remarks |
| The easiest tactic to execute when integrating AC-130 with CAS is the: | Wheel |
| The S-60 is a 4 wheel, towed, optically or radar guided 57mm anti-aircraft system. | True |
| The SA-18 is the missile mounted on the 2S6 ADA system. | False |
| Most MANPAD surface to air missile threats utilize IR for guidance. | True |
| Firing the Laser on the Mk VII LRF with the output window cover closed could damage the laser receiver. | True |
| Before performing compass calibration on the Mk VII LRF switch to one of the ranging modes (LST or FST) and fire the laser by ranging ____ times on any convenient target or into the air. | 3 |
| This calibration method takes longer to perform on the Mk VII and takes longer to compute the figure of merit due to a higher level of calibration being performed. | Soft |
| Which mode of operation utilizes the most power on the PSN-13 DAGR? | Continuous |
| When filling crypto into the PSN-13 DAGR from a KYK-13, the KYK is turned on immediately after the crypto fill cable is connected to the J1 connector. | False |
| Signal interference (jamming) may occur due to hostile parties or when operating near large metal objects, dense foliage, or high power electronic emissions. Improve operation by the following: | Operate the DAGR close to the ground avoiding dense foliage/Block the jamming signal by placing your body between the DAGR and jamming source. |
| PRC-148 MBITR is capable of providing both secure and non secure communications. | True |
| The basic MBITR operates over a ________ MHz frequency range with either frequency modulated (FM) or amplitude modulated (AM) radio frequency (RF) output. | 30-512 |
| When utilizing the ROVER system the A/C holding pattern employed by flight lead depends on the proximity of the JTAC to the target. Which pattern best describes when the JTAC is close to the target? | Parallel to and within 0-2 nm of the JTAC, placing the JTAC between the A/C and the target. |
| Utilizing the ______ technique for talking on the ROVER system to a target requires a unit of measure to be established with the aircrew prior to all else. | Clock / Unit |
| The JTAC employs a series of left, right, up and down commands coupled with the unit of measure. Example, ‘Slew left, up 1’ when utilizing the _____ technique of talking on a ROVER to a target. | Battleship |
| The _____ method of talk on for ROVER orientation to a target is most useful in cultural and urban developments as lines of communication are prevalent. | Roadway |
| What are the three classes of UAS? | Man-portable, tactical and theater |
| Which form is used to document evaluations and is placed in Part IV of the JTAC Folder? | AF Form 942 |
| Which term refers to a lost video signal / data link between the UA and RVT in UAV operations? | HOLLOW |
| Which term indicates that video signal / data link with RVT and UA are established and working in UAV operations? | HANDSHAKE |
| In the CAS employment process, who is responsible for the effective and safe planning and execution of CAS | All participants |
| Transmission of the SOF Gunship CFF is clearance to fire, except in which type missions? | Danger Close missions/At My Command missions |
| What is the preferred method of sending target location in line 3 for AC-130? | Bearing (degrees magnetic) and Range,(meters) from the friendly position |
| When conducting a danger close mission, what clearance does the controller give the gunship to commence firing? | “Cleared Danger Close, initials FG” |
| Which AC-130 sensor “sees” GLINT tape? | Low Light Level TV (LLLTV) – H-model/All Light Level TV (ALLTV) – U-model |
| During an observer’s adjustment phase, what must be known by the FDC prior to making the first adjustment? | OT Direction |
| When spotting, the observer will spot HOB, Range, and Deviation in that sequence. What sequence are the corrections given in? | Deviation, Range, Height of Burst |
| An observer sees a target at a range of 3300 meters. What is his OT factor? | Three |
| Deviation corrections are given to the nearest _____ meters with a minimum correction of _____ meters as a standard. | 10 / 30 |
| The OT Direction is sent to the FDC to the nearest ____ mils. | 10 |
| Using radar to track aircraft in the battlespace would be an example of what method of airspace control? | Positive Control |
| Relying on pre-established Airspace Coordinating Measures (ACMs) would be an example of what method of airspace control? | Procedural Control |
| The Joint Force Commander uses the ___________________to establish formal ACMs. | Airspace Control Authority |
| A method used to disseminate to components, subordinate units and C2 agencies the projected sorties, capabilities, and/or forces to targets and specific missions. | Air Tasking Order (ATO) |
| A procedural method to separate fixed and rotary wing aircraft by determining an altitude below which fixed-wing aircraft normally will not fly and above which rotary-wing aircraft will not normally fly. | Coordinating Altitude |
| The two types of Airspace Coordination Areas (ACAs) are ______________&_______________. | Formal & Informal |
| What authentication method would an aircraft be using if he asked you to authenticate GTS? | The TRIAD Method |
| What authentication method would an aircraft be using if he asked you to authenticate AFU? | Either TRIAD or Alpha Line…as the JTAC, you should clarify which method the A/C is using. |
| Name the reasons to authenticate | Deception is suspected, Making initial contact after prolonged breaks, Operating on a non-secure net, When challenged (CAS aircraft only) |
| Currently in theater, how often do RAMROD words change? | Weekly |
| List the six elements in a call for fire. | Observer ID, Warning Order, Target Location , Target Description, Method of Engagement, Method of Fire and Control |
| What is the standard shell/fuse combination for fire-for-effect? | HE Quick/PD |
| Utilizing the finger measurement method for mils, how many mils is 4 fingers? | 125 mils |
| Normally, when does a bomber expect the clearance to drop from the JTAC? | 60 seconds from release |
| What would be the right shoulder FAH for a bomber when conducting a ground lase with a LTL of 300? | “FAH 240 – 290” |
| When attacking an area target, the JTAC will give the bomber the target description on Line 5, and may give additional target information in Remarks such as: | Length (meters), Width (meters), Orientation |
| When giving multiple DPIs to the bomber, it’s best to list the primary DPI in the 9-Line and give additional DPI information in Remarks. What information is given for the additional DPIs? | Lines 4, 5, and 6 |
| T/F: It is permissible to give friendly coordinates in the 9-line brief in extreme situations. | NEVER, If you must give friendly grid coordinates, do it during the AO update |
| What would be the left shoulder FAH for a bomber when conducting a ground lase with a LTL of 340? | “FAH 350 – 040” |
| List the operational areas on the battlefield where CAS can be employed. | Shaping operations, Close Combat operations, Joint Security Area operations |
| When selecting an IP, what is the planning distance the JTAC should consider? | 5-15 NM |
| What is the main cause of fratricide incidents involving CAS? | Failure to properly PID targets |
| T/F: Offsets help protect aircraft and should always be used when passing a 9-line. | False…Offsets do help protect aircraft in certain situations, but should be used only when it is necessary to do so. |
| “An Airspace Coordination Area that contains Firing Points (FPs) for attack helicopters” is the definition of a ______. | Battle Position (BP) |
| When weaponeering a target, JTACs should make their decision based on the three operational imperatives, which are | Mission, Force Protection, Collateral Damage |
| You are attacking combatants inside a building with a GBU-31 delay. What is the dominant hazard to persons outside the building? | Ejecta / Debris |
| You are attacking a mortar position located in town with a GBU-38. What is the dominant hazard to personnel standing outside? | Fragmentation |
| Reference the scenario above, what steps could you take to mitigate injury or death to those personnel? | Delay fusing, Shielding, Attack heading, Aimpoint Offset |
| Concerning CDE Methodology, there are 5 basic questions a JTAC should ask himself before engaging a target. What is number 1? | Can I PID? Is it a valid target based on ROE? |
| “The determination and assignment of the total expected effort by percentage and/or priority that should be devoted to the various air operations for a given period of time.” | Apportionment |
| “The translation of the air apportionment decision into total number of sorties available by aircraft type for each operation or task.” | Allocation |
| Although CAS is conducted at the ________ level, it is linked to the ________ level through the air apportionment and allocation process. | Tactical / Operational |
| The _______ is the C2 focal point for CAS requests for SOF in support of conventional, joint, or service forces. | SOCCE (Special Operations Command and Control Element) |
| What are the mandatory readback items in a 9-Line CAS brief? | Lines 4, 6, restrictions, Any additional readbacks requested by the JTAC |
| What word will the JTAC use to approve an aircraft to continue his present maneuver, without clearing him to expend ordnance? | “CONTINUE” |
| What is the first item stated in the 9-Line CAS Brief? | The TYPE of Control in effect for the mission |
| How would a JTAC abort an A/C using an abort code of B? | “Abort Bravo…Abort Bravo…Abort Bravo” |
| What clearance is issued by the JTAC for the attacking aircraft to commence during a live Type 3 control? | “Cleared to Engage” |
| T/F: Not issuing a clearance to drop is the same as giving an abort…the aircraft will not drop. | FALSE |
| T/F: The JTAC should ask the aircraft if they are ready for BDA before sending it, and then pass each aircraft their BDA for the attack. | FALSE: The JTAC should ask the aircraft if they are ready for BDA…but BDA is passed for the Flight, not individual aircraft. |
| T/F: During Type 1 control, attacking aircraft must call “TALLY” on the target before a clearance can be issued by the JTAC. | FALSE…The aircraft are required to see the target…OR THE MARK |
| T/F: A coordinated attack requires detailed coordination and mission planning. | FALSE |
| T/F: To ease deconfliction, air assets should operate on different PRF codes and radio frequencies. | FALSE |
| List the 2 attack types used in coordinated attacks | Combined/Sectored |
| List the attack timing options used in coordinated attacks. | Sequential/Simultaneous/Random |
| T/F: A JTAC must approve all reattacks after he coordinates with his GFC. | TRUE |
| T/F: As a general rule, aircraft entering the target area have the right-of-way. | FALSE |
| List the reasons a JTAC might reattack a target. | Multiple targets remaining in the target area, Desired effects not achieved on target, Aircraft are required for reconnaissance or to provide BDA |
| List supporting elements, that might provide support to attacking aircraft during a coordinated attack. | Ground maneuver forces, Indirect Fire Support (IDF), Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS), ISR Platforms, EW Platforms |
| Counterland operations are supported by two types of air operations for engaging enemy land forces. | Air Interdiction(AI), Close Air Support (CAS) |
| CAS differs from AI in what way? | CAS requires detailed integration with ground forces and is performed within close proximity to those forces. |
| A condition of a target so damaged that it can neither function as intended nor be restored to a usable condition. | Destroyed |
| Temporary degradation of a weapon system below the level needed to fulfill its mission objectives. | Suppressed |
| A mission placed on ground / ship alert status to provide responsive air support to ground forces that encounter substantial enemy resistance. | GCAS |
| A mission on airborne alert status in the vicinity of ground forces that expect to encounter enemy resistance. | XCAS |
| To render enemy personnel or material incapable of interfering with a particular operation. | Neutralize |
| Even though SCAR responsibilities are similar to that of a FAC(A), what is one major difference? | SCAR aircrews cannot perform terminal attack control |
| In the USMC, AI is referred to as: | DAS (Deep Air Support) |
| The difference between the coordinates generated for the target and the actual location of that target is called it’s __________________. | Target Location Error (TLE) |
| Having an 85 to 90 degree impact angle on a JDAM helps to alleviate a target’s _________ error. | vertical |
| List advantages of employing IAMs. | Accuracy Standoff capability All weather capability Multiple target capability Modified impact angle |
| In an “absolute” employment mode, the JDAM will use only the coordinates and elevation that are entered to determine the point of impact. This is associated with a ______ employment. | BOC |
| In a “____________” employment mode, the JDAM will use the coordinates and elevation that are entered...as well as...any error detected from the INS (Spherical Error) to determine the point of impact. This is associated with a BOT employment. | Relative |
| Name the three types of laser designation | Continuous Lasing Delayed Lasing Redundant Lasing |
| What are the advantages of using a LASER guided weapon system? | Increase first round hit probability Fewer weapons expended Reduced exposure of friendly aircraft Positive control for designation and destruction of priority targets |
| T/F: A JTAC may use his NVGs to “see” an aircraft’s laser designator. | FALSE |
| T/F: An aircraft may use his SNIPER XR pod to view a JTAC’s IR pointer. | FALSE |
| What is the general rule of thumb for determining beam divergence for the SOFLAM? | Spot Size = 1 foot in diameter for every 1000 meters in range from designator to target |
| Which fixed-wing targeting pods have an IR pointer capability? | LITENING II SNIPER ATFLIR |
| Given a target with a LTL of 340, give the FAH for a Left shoulder attack. | FAH 350 - 040 |
| Given a target with a LTL of 074, give the FAH for a Right shoulder attack. | FAH 014 - 064 |
| Given a target with a LTL of 026, give the FAH for a Right shoulder attack. | FAH 326 - 016 |
| Given a target with a LTL of 162, give the FAH for a Left shoulder attack. | FAH 172 - 222 |
| Who does the FAC(A) work for? | Ground Force Commander (GFC) |
| When briefing the FAC(A) his roles and responsibilities in the mission, the JTAC should make clear which of the following four areas he will have control of: | BRIEF…STACK…MARK…CONTROL |
| Name four fixed-wing FAC(A) platforms. | F/A-18 F-16 A-10 AV-8 |
| Name two rotary-wing FAC(A) platforms. | AH-1 & UH-1 |
| The acronym F2T2EA stands for: | Find Fix Track Target Engage Assess |
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