What is a Call for Fire Zone (CFFZ)?

• A. A weapons locating radar search area from which the commander wants to attack hostile firing systems.
• B. A defensive perimeter around a friendly unit to prevent enemy observation.
• C. An area designated for artillery ammunition resupply.
• D. A zone where all air traffic is restricted.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is identifying and targeting the enemy’s firing positions. A Call for Fire Zone is the geographic area within which the commander wants to attack hostile firing systems, often using information from weapons locating radars to pinpoint those weapons. Defining this zone gives the fire control team a clear envelope to locate and engage the guns, mortars, or launchers while reducing the risk to friendlies outside that area. The other options describe unrelated functions—protecting a unit, resupplying ammunition, or restricting air traffic—so they don’t match the purpose of a Call for Fire Zone.