Upon receipt of a fire mission, the Gunner repeats the announced Deflection and applies it to the Deflection Counter of the M137A2 Panoramic Telescope.

Upon receipt of a fire mission, the Gunner repeats the announced Deflection and applies it to the Deflection Counter of the M137A2 Panoramic Telescope.

• A. Not Applicable
• B. Sometimes
• C. False
• D. True

Answer: (D)

The action tests the habit of confirming horizontal aiming data by repeating and inputting it into the sighting instrument. When a fire mission arrives, the Gunner repeats the announced deflection to verify understanding and then sets that value on the Deflection Counter of the M137A2 Panoramic Telescope. This keeps the telescope’s crosshair aligned with the requested azimuth and provides a reliable base before adjusting elevation or proceeding with firing data. Because this repetition and input is standard practice for every mission to prevent miscommunication and misalignment, the correct conclusion is that this is done.

The action tests the habit of confirming horizontal aiming data by repeating and inputting it into the sighting instrument. When a fire mission arrives, the Gunner repeats the announced deflection to verify understanding and then sets that value on the Deflection Counter of the M137A2 Panoramic Telescope. This keeps the telescope’s crosshair aligned with the requested azimuth and provides a reliable base before adjusting elevation or proceeding with firing data. Because this repetition and input is standard practice for every mission to prevent miscommunication and misalignment, the correct conclusion is that this is done.