During a Shift From a Known Point Call For Fire the range shift (add or drop) is expressed to the nearest ____ meters and the vertical shift (up or down) is expressed to the nearest ____ meters?

• A. 100, 5
• B. 50, 3
• C. 200, 10
• D. 25, 2

Answer: (A)

In a shift from a known point call for fire, the offsets you give are standardized to specific increments so everyone can quickly and reliably apply them in the field. The range shift is expressed to the nearest 100 meters because range estimates from a known point are used over long distances and don’t need finer resolution; using 100-meter steps keeps corrections practical and aligned with how range data is read on common maps and fire-control data. The vertical shift, on the other hand, is expressed to the nearest 5 meters, a finer step that allows precise adjustment of elevation to place rounds on target despite small changes in target height or ballistic conditions. So the correct pairing is 100 meters for range and 5 meters for vertical, reflecting the balance between usable precision and field practicality.