FFL Weapons and Equipment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary artillery system available to support FFL operations?
- CAESAR (Camion Équipé d'un Système d'Artillerie) self-propelled howitzer (Correct answer)
- M109 Paladin
- D-30 howitzer
- BM-21 Grad
Correct answer: CAESAR (Camion Équipé d'un Système d'Artillerie) self-propelled howitzer
The CAESAR, a French 155mm self-propelled howitzer mounted on a truck chassis, provides artillery support to FFL operations.
Question 2: What combat engineer equipment is used by the 1er REG for breaching obstacles?
- EEI (Engin d'Explosion Improvisé) detection kits and mine-clearing gear (Correct answer)
- Anti-aircraft missiles
- Submarine equipment
- Parachute rigs
Correct answer: EEI (Engin d'Explosion Improvisé) detection kits and mine-clearing gear
The 1er REG uses mine-clearing equipment, explosive breaching tools, and IED detection kits for combat engineering and obstacle clearance.
Question 3: Which French military helicopter primarily supports FFL airborne operations?
- NH90 and EC725 Caracal (Correct answer)
- UH-60 Black Hawk
- CH-47 Chinook
- AH-64 Apache
Correct answer: NH90 and EC725 Caracal
The NH90 and EC725 Caracal helicopters are the primary platforms supporting FFL troop transport and combat search and rescue.
Question 4: What personal protective equipment does the FFL currently issue to infantry?
- SPECTRA helmet and FELIN integrated soldier system (Correct answer)
- PASGT vest
- MOLLE II system
- Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert only
Correct answer: SPECTRA helmet and FELIN integrated soldier system
FFL infantry are equipped with the SPECTRA ballistic helmet and the FELIN integrated soldier system providing networked situational awareness.
Question 5: What light anti-tank weapon do FFL infantry carry for close-range armor threats?
- APILAS or AT4 disposable rocket launcher (Correct answer)
- RPG-7
- M72 LAW
- Carl Gustaf
Correct answer: APILAS or AT4 disposable rocket launcher
FFL infantry carry the APILAS or AT4 disposable rocket launcher for close-range anti-armor engagements and bunker busting.
Question 6: What communications system does the FFL use for tactical digital networking?
- PR4G and CONTACT radio systems (Correct answer)
- SINCGARS
- Harris AN/PRC-117
- Bowman
Correct answer: PR4G and CONTACT radio systems
The FFL uses the PR4G legacy radio and the newer CONTACT (COmmunications Numériques Tactiques et de Théâtre) system for tactical digital communications.
FFL Weapons and Equipment 2
What is the primary artillery system available to support FFL operations?