Your guns primary sector includes an fpl, a pdf, or a trp. Merrill, its 2,997 officers and men became popularly known as merrills marauders. Sectors of fire each gun is given a primary and a secondary sector of fire. The position from which the gun will fire its primary sector of fire.
The range card you construct for your sector of fire may not look exactly like those shown in this manual. Standard range card for use of this form see fm 321. The range card may also be used to aid in target engagement. The following scenario is to illustrate how to prepare a range card for a pdf. Details have been added, such as the unit identification block, the terrain features.
Prepare a range card definitions 5 prepare a range card. Due to the various requests i have received in regards to my article sighted fire vs. Organised crime, terrorism, disruption of global supply chains, computer viruses all have played a role in raising peoples awareness of the risks they face in todays world. A range card is a sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon. Remember, however, the basic information and method of. Nf472hb08 p3 chs6 national fire protection association. A range card is a sketch of the assigned sector a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover. Reflexive fire, i am providing this diy guide to dry practice a.
The men composing merrills marauders were volunteers from the 5th, 154th, and. The usfa gratefully acknowledges the following leaders of. Sector of fire definition of sector of fire by the free. A primary sector with pdf sketch limits of primary sector, symbol of weapon system pointing in direction of pdf. Infantry platoon tactical standing operating procedure. Figure mk target board mk 19 40mm grenade machine gun. Fire into your secondary sector of fire only if there are no targets in your primary sector, or if ordered to fire there.
A range card is a sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is. Dry fire training cards pick up where highspeed instructors leave off. View notes army da range card from military s 100 at united states military academy. They are a collection of 52 dry fire training exercises and drills that cover firearms fundamentals, advanced concepts, dry fire exercise drills, dry fire complex movement drills, and lowlight drills. A range card is a record of the firing data needed to engage predetermined targets within a sector of fire at night or during degraded conditions. Sketched in terrain features that offer likely targets and.
You have an assigned sector of fire and secondary sector of fire both with recognizable targets. A sector of fire is an area to be covered by fire that is assigned to an individual, a weapon, or a unit. A sketch of the assigned sector for a direct weapons system on a. You have blank standard range cards da fm 5517r, a pencil, a lensatic compass, and a map of the area. Range cards created by bu2 collins nmcb 14 04302011 range card a range card is a sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover. Start studying lesson 611 weapons capabilities and characteristics, mg theory, range cards. Introduction to range cards by tyler crabb on prezi. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Range cards for antiarmor weapons use target reference points trp instead of fpl and pdf. Located and sketched in magnetic north, using the appropriate symbol.
Lesson 611 weapons capabilities and characteristics, mg. Contentscontinued operational range safety 112, page 6 certificates of risk acceptance 1, page 6 chapter 2 general safety, page 10 imminent danger 21, page 10 hazard analysis and risk assessment 22, page 10 personnel qualifications 23, page 12 use of written procedures 24, page 12 personnel and explosives limits 25, page 12. Prepared a range card for your position in duplicate. Sectors of fire are assigned to ensure weapon systems will cover target approaches. By using a range card, a gunner can quickly and accurately determine the information he needs to engage targets. The sop, however, is not a substitute for demanding, realistic tactical training. Range cards use either a pdf or a fpl but never both. A 0 or a 1 in all three hazard conditions indicates a relatively low hazard. The unit commander was brigadier general later major general frank d. Sector of fire a sector of fire is an area to be covered by fire that is assigned to an individual, a weapon, or a unit.
Binoculars or laser range finders may be used see chapter 5, techniques of fire, for more on range determination. T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a m a j o r revision. Voice radio communications guide for the fire service. When it is necessary to go down range to change targets or to repair a firearm malfunction, the following actions must be completed. Da pam 38564 ammunition and explosives safety standards. Ppt prepare a range card powerpoint presentation free. Conditions during daylight in a defensive fighting position, given your assigned weapon system. Standard range card da form 5517r, feb 1986 apd pe v1. Figure 422 provides an illustration of a tactical field setting. T h e a r m y a n d t h e m a r i n e corps will use this pamphlet in conjunction with ar 38563 and mco 3570.
Range card preparation 511 range card blank 5 range card sample 514 515 517. It provides the tactical standing operating procedures for infantry platoons and squads and is tailored for rotc cadet use. Use it as a supplement to artep 1 723710mtp and other materials to. A range card aids in planning and controlling fires and aids the.
The secondary sector of fire is the same area covered by the. Range card for a pdf the range card for a pdf is very similar to an fpl range card. Sketch in the limits of the primary sector of fire as assigned by your leader sector should not exceed 875 mils, the maximum traverse of the tripodmounted m60. Leaders use sectors of fire to ensure fires are distributed across the platoons area of responsibility. B primary sector with fpl sketch limits of primary sector and extend the symbol for weapon system being used with fpl along fpl line. You may adapt any part of this tank platoon sop as needed to fit your unit s mission requirements. Fpl final protective line or pdf principal direction of fire. A range card is a sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover. Before you add a wifi network to your fire phone, make sure you are within range of the network you want to add and that you know the network name and password if required. Sector of fire sector of fire a sector of fire is an. To prepare your range card when assigned a pdf instead of an fpl. Army da range card standard range card for use of this.
Sketched in the terrain in your assigned sector of fire. Direction deflection elevation range ammo description for use of this form see fm 321. Office for interoperability and compatibility to develop this second edition of the voice radio communications guide for the fire service. A range card aids in planning and controlling fires and aids the crews and squad gunners in. This can be used if youre solo or with a spotter and youre occupying a position for a given amount of time. Figure 420 shows the beginning stages of the range card.
Remember, however, the basic information and method of construction for all antiarmor. A sector of fire is a part of the battlefield within which a gunner is responsible for engaging targets. The azimuth and range are not placed on the solid lines for left or right. The left and right limits are labeled one and two, respectively, in the sector sketch and a circle drawn around each number.
Tbsdef1007g given a sector of fire, as part of a unit, create a fire plan sketch to depict your units area of responsibility. Purpose purpose and definition of a range card elos identify types of fighting positions range card a record of the firing data needed to engage targets within a sector of fire at night or during degraded conditions. The security economy the security economy the security economy recent years have seen security take a prominent place on the political and corporate agenda. Sketched in sector limits, the gun symbol, a fpl or pdf, and dead space. Range safety rules revision 2 august 1, 2019 safety first safety always. Call for fire 102 call for fire card 104 target list worksheet 105 mortarartillery capabilities 106.
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