Sectors of fire are assigned to ensure weapon systems will cover target approaches. Reflexive fire, i am providing this diy guide to dry practice a. 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. 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. 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. The unit commander was brigadier general later major general frank d. A 0 or a 1 in all three hazard conditions indicates a relatively low hazard. Call for fire 102 call for fire card 104 target list worksheet 105 mortarartillery capabilities 106. Fire into your secondary sector of fire only if there are no targets in your primary sector, or if ordered to fire there. B primary sector with fpl sketch limits of primary sector and extend the symbol for weapon system being used with fpl along fpl line. Sector of fire definition of sector of fire by the free. The primary sector of fire is the area to be covered by an individual or unit.
The position from which the gun will fire its primary sector of fire. A range card is a sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover. A sector of fire is an area to be covered by fire that is assigned to an individual, a weapon, or a unit. The azimuth degrees and distances meters of the firing position from an easily recognizable terrain feature. The secondary sector of fire is the same area covered by the. Binoculars or laser range finders may be used see chapter 5, techniques of fire, for more on range determination. Standard range card da form 5517r, feb 1986 apd pe v1. The left and right limits should be the first items drawn and labeled in the sector sketch and the data section of the range card. A range card is a sketch of the assigned sector a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover. Tbsdef1007g given a sector of fire, as part of a unit, create a fire plan sketch to depict your units area of responsibility. View notes army da range card from military s 100 at united states military academy. A sector of fire is a part of the battlefield within which a gunner is responsible for engaging targets. It provides the tactical standing operating procedures for infantry platoons and squads and is tailored for rotc cadet use. Remember, however, the basic information and method of construction for all antiarmor.
The following scenario is to illustrate how to prepare a range card for a pdf. Sketched in sector limits, the gun symbol, a fpl or pdf, and dead space. The usfa gratefully acknowledges the following leaders of. Infantry platoon tactical standing operating procedure. Range card preparation 511 range card blank 5 range card sample 514 515 517. Lesson 611 weapons capabilities and characteristics, mg. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Sector of fire sector of fire a sector of fire is an. Conditions during daylight in a defensive fighting position, given your assigned weapon system. To prepare your range card when assigned a pdf instead of an fpl. When it is necessary to go down range to change targets or to repair a firearm malfunction, the following actions must be completed. Safety range safety department of the army pamphlet 38563 h i s t o r y. T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a m a j o r revision.
A primary sector with pdf sketch limits of primary sector, symbol of weapon system pointing in direction of pdf. In the data section wrote in the weapon, the unit, and other data. Merrill, its 2,997 officers and men became popularly known as merrills marauders. Remember, however, the basic information and method of. The security economy the security economy the security economy recent years have seen security take a prominent place on the political and corporate agenda. You have an assigned sector of fire and secondary sector of fire both with recognizable targets. Figure 420 shows the beginning stages of the range card. 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.
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. Ppt prepare a range card powerpoint presentation free. Due to the various requests i have received in regards to my article sighted fire vs. 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. Figure 422 provides an illustration of a tactical field setting. A range card is a sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is. The left and right limits are labeled one and two, respectively, in the sector sketch and a circle drawn around each number. Fpl final protective line or pdf principal direction of fire. Introduction to range cards by tyler crabb on prezi. It shows the weapon symbol, the magnetic north arrow, the magnetic orientation line and location grid coordinates, the sector limits, and the grazing fire.
Sectors of fire each gun is given a primary and a secondary sector of fire. The azimuth and range are not placed on the solid lines for left or right. Dry fire training cards pick up where highspeed instructors leave off. By using a range card, a gunner can quickly and accurately determine the information he needs to engage targets. Army da range card standard range card for use of this. The men composing merrills marauders were volunteers from the 5th, 154th, and. The sop, however, is not a substitute for demanding, realistic tactical training. Located and sketched in magnetic north, using the appropriate symbol. You may adapt any part of this tank platoon sop as needed to fit your unit s mission requirements. This can be used if youre solo or with a spotter and youre occupying a position for a given amount of time. Prepared a range card for your position in duplicate. Direction deflection elevation range ammo description for use of this form see fm 321. Range card for a pdf the range card for a pdf is very similar to an fpl range card.
The range card may also be used to aid in target engagement. Leaders use sectors of fire to ensure fires are distributed across the platoons area of responsibility. A range card aids in planning and controlling fires and aids the crews and squad gunners in acquiring targets during limited visibility. Range cards for antiarmor weapons use target reference points trp instead of fpl and pdf. Office for interoperability and compatibility to develop this second edition of the voice radio communications guide for the fire service. The range card you construct for your sector of fire may not look exactly like those shown in this manual.
A range card is a sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon. Figure mk target board mk 19 40mm grenade machine gun. The only real difference is the machine gun symbol. Details have been added, such as the unit identification block, the terrain features.
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. Sketched in terrain features that offer likely targets and. Standard range card for use of this form see fm 321. 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. Use it as a supplement to artep 1 723710mtp and other materials to. Prepare a range card definitions 5 prepare a range card. Start studying lesson 611 weapons capabilities and characteristics, mg theory, range cards. 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. Automatic riflemen are normally assigned a primary and a secondary sector of fire. Da pam 38564 ammunition and explosives safety standards.
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