How is the term SPLASH used?

How is the term SPLASH used?

• A. To inform the observer when his round is five seconds from detonation.
• B. To indicate the round has impacted on target
• C. To signal the end of firing
• D. To request another round

Answer: (A)

SPLASH is a pre-detonation alert used in artillery communications. When a round is fired with a time fuse, the observer uses SPLASH to tell the gun line that the round will detonate about five seconds from the cue, so the observer can watch the burst and assess its effect or coordinate follow-up fire. This timing cue helps with accuracy and safety because it links the observed burst to the intended target window. It isn’t a report of impact, a signal to end firing, or a request for another round, which are handled by other terms.

SPLASH is a pre-detonation alert used in artillery communications. When a round is fired with a time fuse, the observer uses SPLASH to tell the gun line that the round will detonate about five seconds from the cue, so the observer can watch the burst and assess its effect or coordinate follow-up fire. This timing cue helps with accuracy and safety because it links the observed burst to the intended target window. It isn’t a report of impact, a signal to end firing, or a request for another round, which are handled by other terms.