USER GUIDE

Entering a Call-For-Fire

VBS3Fires v3.6.3 User Guide

b. Distance: This is the distance from the FO to the target in mils. Polar adjustment is

achieved by the FO obtaining the range (Distance) and direction (OT line) of the

impact of the adjustment round that had just been fired.

c. Right/Left: Number of meters to adjust the round to the right or the left of the last

impact. A positive number adjusts the round to the right, negative adjust the round

to the left.

d. Add/Drop: Number of meters to adjust the round away (over) or closer (short) of

the target. A positive number adjust the round over, negative adjusts the round

short.

e. UP/Down: Used for height of burst or adjusting to a target that is lower or higher in

elevation to the FO. A positive number adjust the round in meters up, and negative

adjusts the round in meters down.

f. Direction: Direction to the designated target in mils according to the laser

designator.

g. Distance: Distance to the designated target in meters according to the laser

designator.

h. Adjustment and Fire For Effect buttons: Allows the FO to switch to the Fire For

effect or adjustment phase. If ammunition was selected for a phase, that

ammunition will be fired, default is HE/Quick.

i. Check Fire: Stop all firing during multiple round missions. Button will change to

Cancel check fire, click to continue firing.

j. Cease Loading: Fires any rounds currently loaded, and then stop all firing. Button

will change to Cancel Cease Loading, click to continue firing.

k. End of Mission: Terminates the current mission.

l. Record as target: Records the current mission as a target. Once recorded the target

can be used in shift missions.