DIDEA Study Guide
Define the basis of the mil relationship? - Answer- one mil equals a width (or height) of one meter at a range of 1000 meters
What are the 9 detection challenges? - Answer- 1.Peripheral targets (targets on the edge of the field of view)
2.Targets that are camouflaged, maske...
DIDEA Study Guide
Define the basis of the mil relationship? - Answer- one mil equals a width (or height)
of one meter at a range of 1000 meters
What are the 9 detection challenges? - Answer- 1.Peripheral targets (targets on the
edge of the field of view)
2.Targets that are camouflaged, masked, appear innocuous, or blend in to the
environment
3.Targets that can be heard but not seen
4.Targets under less than ideal indirect fire illumination
5.Mirage effects caused by high temperatures and heat waves near the ground
6.Small single targets such as lone dismount threats, antitank guided missile
(ATGM) or rocket propelled grenade (RPG) firing positions
7.Small targets in complex detection environments (such as urban or jungle
environments)
8.Natural and man-made obscurants or surroundings
9.Behavioral or physical deficiencies of the observer (fatigue and eye reaction to gun
flashes)
What are the 3 core fundamentals of detection? - Answer- Scan and Search,
Acquire, Locate
What is the goal of the direct fire engagement process? - Answer- To provide a
standardized method of engagement for weapons and platforms on the battlefield.
What is the primary use of a range or sketch card? - Answer- To assist the Soldier in
engaging targets during limited visibility, or when effective use of the laser range
finder has been lost
What does the acronym DIDEA stand for? - Answer- Detect
Identify
Decide
Engage
Assess
What are the 3 types of fire commands? - Answer- 1) Initial
2) Subsequent
3) Supplemental
The _______ _______ is the least desired technique because of the length of time it
takes to guide the firer onto target. - Answer- grid method
The Soldier can use the map to determine range to target by using _________
________ , ________ _______ , ___________ ______ _________. - Answer-
terrain association
own location
marginal data information
, A threat is __________ when it is temporarily taken out of the battle. - Answer-
neutralized
What are the 8 principles of direct fire? - Answer- 1.Mass the effects of fire
2.Destroy the greatest threat first
3.Avoid target overkill
4.Employ the best weapon for the target
5.Minimize friendly exposure
6.Prevent fratricide
7.Plan for extreme limited visibility conditions
8.Develop contingencies for diminished capabilities
What are the 5 detection methods? - Answer- 1) Rapid
2) Slow
3) Horizontal
4) Vertical
5) Detailed
Define the acronym POVA3. - Answer- Personnel
Obstacles or Mines
Vehicles
Anti-tank
Aircraft
Artillery
What are the three characteristics of POVA3? - Answer- Sight
Sound
Smell
Define the acronym HATS. - Answer- Hull
Armament
Turret
Suspension
Define the acronym WEFT. - Answer- Wings
Engine
Fuselage
Tail
_______ _____________ is the preferred method of the deliberate range
determination option. - Answer- Mil relationship
What is the destruction standard? - Answer- Destructive fires render the vehicles or
enemy unit's capabilities to shoot, move, communicate, and observe ineffective
What are the destruction indicators? - Answer- 1) The vehicle stops moving
2) The vehicle stops firing
3) The vehicle is smoking from what appears to be internal damage
4) The vehicle explodes
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