Which action is performed first upon hearing a Quadrant Set announcement by the A-Gunner?

Which action is performed first upon hearing a Quadrant Set announcement by the A-Gunner?

• A. Recorder verifies information from the DA Form 4513
• B. A-Gunner applies Quadrant to M18A1
• C. Recorder records in Fire Mission Data
• D. Fire action begins

Answer: (A)

When the Quadrant Set is announced, the immediate step is for the Recorder to verify the information on the DA Form 4513. This form contains the fire mission data, including the quadrant data, target details, and related firing parameters. Verifying it first ensures that what the crew is about to set matches the agreed mission and prevents errors before any equipment is adjusted or firing begins. After this verification, the next steps would be to apply the quadrant to the M18A1, log the data in Fire Mission Data, and then proceed with firing—each of those actions occurring only after the data has been confirmed.

When the Quadrant Set is announced, the immediate step is for the Recorder to verify the information on the DA Form 4513. This form contains the fire mission data, including the quadrant data, target details, and related firing parameters. Verifying it first ensures that what the crew is about to set matches the agreed mission and prevents errors before any equipment is adjusted or firing begins. After this verification, the next steps would be to apply the quadrant to the M18A1, log the data in Fire Mission Data, and then proceed with firing—each of those actions occurring only after the data has been confirmed.