Which item is included in the third transmission for a CFF?

• A. Observer ID
• B. WARNO
• C. Target description, Method of engagement, and Method of fire and control
• D. Target location

Answer: (C)

In a Call For Fire, information is sent in a fixed sequence, with each transmission adding crucial details for a precise, safe strike. By the time the third transmission goes out, the observer is specifying exactly what the target is and how the fire will be delivered and controlled. The target description tells the shooter precisely what to look for and ensures the right object is engaged, while the method of engagement indicates the type of fire and how it should impact the target (which munitions, fuse, and delivery considerations apply). The method of fire and control then lays out who controls the fire and how it will be executed (how adjustments are made, who approves firing, timing, and safety procedures). This combination provides the essential guidance needed to prosecute the target accurately and safely.

Observer identity and a warning order appear earlier, and target location is addressed separately in other transmissions, so they aren’t the information bundled in the third transmission.