2 15FA MQF PRACTICE
EXAM Question 1: Who is the principal �re support advisor to the company or troop commander?
Choices:
1) Battalion FSO 2) Company/Troop FSNCO 3) Company/Troop FSO 4) Brigade FSO
Correct Answer: Company/Troop FSO
Explanation: The Company/Troop FSO is in charge of the FIST and advises the commander.Page 1
Question 2: Which entity integrates the �res war�ghting function into operations?
Choices:
1) Fires Cell 2) Fire Support Element 3) Joint E�ects Cell
4) FDC
Correct Answer: Fires Cell
Explanation: The Fires Cell and its elements integrate the �res war�ghting function into operations.Question 3: Which of the �ve requirements for achieving accurate �rst-round �re for e�ect is the observer solely responsible for?
Choices:
1) Accurate Met Info 2) Accurate Firing Unit Location 3) Accurate Computational Procedures 4) Accurate Target Location and Size
Correct Answer: Accurate Target Location and Size
Explanation: The observer is solely responsible for determining accurate target location and size.Page 2
Question 4: The observer serves as the 'eyes' of the indirect �re system. What serves as the 'brain'?
Choices:
1) The FDC 2) The Fires Cell 3) The FSO 4) The Maneuver Commander
Correct Answer: The FDC
Explanation: The Fire Direction Center (FDC) serves as the brain of the system, calculating �ring data.
Question 5: Which form is used for requesting close air support (CAS), both
immediate and preplanned?
Choices:
1) DA Form 4655 2) DD Form 1972 3) DA Form 4187 4) DA Form 4856
Correct Answer: DD Form 1972
Explanation: DD Form 1972 is the Joint Tactical Air Strike Request (JTAR) form used to request CAS.Page 3