Types of indirect fire include which of the following?

Types of indirect fire include which of the following?

• A. Observed
• B. Planned
• C. Observed and Planned
• D. Observed; Planned

Answer: (D)

Indirect fire can be delivered in two primary modes: observed fires and planned fires. Observed fires rely on a forward observer or sensor to see where the rounds land and then adjust subsequent rounds to place fire on target. Planned fires are prearranged, using known coordinates or targets as part of the fire plan, without needing immediate observation for every shot. Because indirect fire can be used in either mode, the correct choice recognizes both: observed and planned as separate kinds of indirect fire. The other options describe only one mode or try to combine them in a way that doesn’t reflect the two distinct delivery methods.

Indirect fire can be delivered in two primary modes: observed fires and planned fires. Observed fires rely on a forward observer or sensor to see where the rounds land and then adjust subsequent rounds to place fire on target. Planned fires are prearranged, using known coordinates or targets as part of the fire plan, without needing immediate observation for every shot. Because indirect fire can be used in either mode, the correct choice recognizes both: observed and planned as separate kinds of indirect fire. The other options describe only one mode or try to combine them in a way that doesn’t reflect the two distinct delivery methods.