Anti-Armor Study Guide
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What are the characteristics of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

  • Fire and Forget, Vehicle-Mounted, Medium Range, Anti-Tank Weapon
  • Fire and Forget, Man-Portable, Short Range, Anti-Tank Weapon
  • Fire and Forget, Vehicle-Mounted, Short Range, Anti-Tank Weapon
  • Fire and Forget, Man-Portable, Medium Range, Anti-Tank Weapon (correct)
  • What does the M98A2 Javelin weapon system consist of?

  • Command Launch Unit (CLU) and the round (correct)
  • Guidance Unit and Round
  • Guidance Unit and Missile
  • Command Launch Unit (CLU) and Missile
  • What are the key components of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

  • Detector Dewar Cooler (DDC), Night Vision Sight (NVS), Seeker Trigger, Fire Trigger, general interface
  • Detector Dewar Cooler (DDC), Night Vision Sight (NVS), Seeker Trigger, Fire Trigger, general buttonology (correct)
  • Detector Dewar Cooler (DDC), Night Vision Sight (NVS), Seeker Trigger, Fire Trigger, general control panel
  • Detector Dewar Cooler (DDC), Night Vision Sight (NVS), Seeker Trigger, Fire Trigger, general display
  • What is the maximum range of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

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    What is the minimum engagement range of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system for a top attack?

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    What is the minimum engagement range of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system for a direct attack?

    <p>65 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Seeker Trigger initiate on the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

    <p>Seeker mode of operation/lock-on after track gate adjustment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "SEEK" indicate on the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

    <p>Missile activation and CLU in Seeker mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "MSL CONN" indicate on the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

    <p>Good CLU/missile connection without Seeker activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "Missile Not Ready" indicate on the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

    <p>Missile is cooling down after Seeker activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the M41A7 Saber weapon system consist of?

    <p>Launch tube, Target Acquisition Subsystem (TAS), Traversing Unit (TU), tripod, Fire Control Subsystem (FCS), Lithium Power Source (LPS), and Position Attitude Determination Subsystem (PADS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the M41A7 Saber weapon system use to accurately determine the geographic coordinates of the system and the target?

    <p>Laser Rangefinder (LRF) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of missile system is the M41A7 Saber weapon system?

    <p>Tube launched, optically tracked, wire to command link guided missile system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    M98A2 Javelin

    A fire-and-forget, man-portable, medium-range anti-tank weapon system.

    M41A7 Saber

    A heavy anti-tank precision fire weapon designed for engagement of armored vehicles.

    Fire Trigger

    Initiates the missile firing sequence in systems like the Javelin.

    Seeker Trigger

    Initiates seeker mode of operation for target tracking.

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    Cold Position

    A firing position that provides maximum cover and defendable against attacks.

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    Hot Position

    A firing position that has good fields of fire and accommodates backblast.

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    TOW Missiles

    Tube-launched, optically tracked guided missile system used in M41A7 Saber.

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    Active Protection

    Defensive measures that actively engage threats to protect a vehicle.

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    Passive Protection

    Defensive systems that do not react when hit, like armor or nets.

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    Normal Engagement Range

    The distance at which the weapon systems can operate effectively.

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    Methods of Displacement

    Protocols for relocating weapons and units during combat.

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    On-Order Fire Control

    Control method involving a single individual's command to fire.

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    Kill Window

    Exposed area allowing an ATGM gunner to engage a moving target.

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    Depth Fire Pattern

    Engages targets at varying ranges, with sections firing at closest and farther targets.

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    Aided Target Tracking

    System that enhances missile tracking capabilities for better hit accuracy.

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    Backblast

    The force and debris expelled from a weapon when fired.

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    Missile Not Ready Indicator

    Signal showing that the missile is still cooling after activation.

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    Position Attitude Determination Subsystem

    Determines the geographical coordinates for targeting.

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    Maximum Effective Range

    The furthest distance at which a weapon can be used effectively.

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    Supplementary Position

    A different position and mission from the primary one.

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    Flank Shots

    Engaging targets from their sides for increased effectiveness.

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    Reactive Protection

    Armor that responds explosively when struck by a munition.

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    Mission of Anti-Armor Warfare

    To destroy enemy armored vehicles and support targets.

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    Night Vision Sight

    Optics that enable visibility in low-light conditions.

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    Horizontal Firing Techniques

    Methods for distributing fire effectively at multiple targets.

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    Primary Position

    Main position assigned for engagement with the enemy.

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    Engagement Categories

    Classification of enemy weapons based on the level of threat.

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    Mass Surprise Fires

    Simultaneous use of all anti-armor weapons against enemy forces.

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    Study Notes

    Anti-Armor Study Guide

    • M98A2 Javelin Weapon System:

      • Fire and Forget, Man-Portable, Medium Range, Anti-Tank Weapon
      • Consists of a Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a round
      • Re-usable CLU
      • Day and Night sights
      • Gunner controls
      • CLU Display Indicators
      • CLU built-in test
      • M98A2 Javelin Round
      • Launch Tube Assembly (LTA)
      • Battery Cooling Unit (BCU)
      • Missile
      • Capable of defeating current and projected armor
      • Maximum Range: 2,500 meters
      • Minimum Engagement Range: Top attack - 150 meters; Direct attack - 65 meters
    • M98A2 Javelin System Component Functions:

      • Detector Dewar Cooler (DDC)
      • Night Vision Sight (NVS)
      • Seeker Trigger
      • Fire Trigger
      • General buttonology
      • Seeker Trigger initiates seeker mode of operation after a specific adjustment.
    • M41A7 Saber Weapon System Characteristics:

      • Easily moved, heavy anti-tank precision fire weapon system designed for engaging armored vehicles and hard targets
      • Subsystems include: Launch Tube, Target Acquisition Subsystem (TAS), Traversing Unit (TU), tripod, Fire Control Subsystem (FCS), Lithium Power Source (LPS), and Position Attitude Determination Subsystem (PADS)
      • Operates day or night in all weather conditions
      • Utilizes TOW missiles and includes PADS for geographic coordinates determination
      • Uses a Laser Rangefinder (LRF)
    • TOW Weapon System Characteristics:

      • Tube launched, optically tracked, wire to command link guided missile system
      • Maximum Effective Range: 3750 meters
      • Minimum Range: 65 meters
      • TOW2B Aero Max Range: 4200m; Min Range: 200m
      • Direct View Optics magnification : WFOV - 4X
      • Night Vision System (NVS): NFOV - 12X; 2X, 4X, or 12X zoom
      • 96X Magnification possible.
    • Saber Firing Considerations:

      • Launch tube and wire clearance (30 inches)
      • Consideration of locations of friendly units and support units
      • Using maximum effective ranges
      • Utilizing caution with minimum engagement ranges
    • M98A17 Saber Ammunition Characteristics:

      • BGM-71C (ITOW) Fielded in 1981
      • Warhead: 4.5 lbs of LX-14 explosive
      • Maximum Range: 3,750 Meters
      • Minimum Arming Distance: 65 Meters
      • Maximum Velocity: 296 m/sec (662 mph)
      • Weight: 55.7 lbs encased
    • Other Ammunition Characteristics:

      • BGM-71D: Fielded in 1983, 6.9 lbs of LX-14 explosive, 329 m/sec (736 mph), 60.2 lbs encased, Improvements include Warhead, Extendable Probe
      • Other BGM variants and their specifications
    • Methods of Anti-Armor Engagement:

      • Two Methods of Initial Engagement: On-Order Fire Control (1 person in control, requires good communication) & Event-Oriented Fire Control (the targeted action is to happen before the gunner fires)
      • Categories of Enemy Weapons: Most Dangerous (engaging or preparing to engage friendly weapons; prioritizing the closest enemy first), Dangerous (potential for engagement), Least Dangerous (incapable of engagement)
    • Anti-Armor Capabilities/Limitations and Anti-Armor Weapons:

      • Main Battle Tank (MBT): 120mm cannon with rapid rate of fire. Key consideration is that it is the most difficult weapon to suppress.
      • Other considerations, including Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, Light Anti-Armor Weapons and Heavy Weapons. These can be equipped on different platforms.
      • Fire Patterns: Standard techniques and firing commands for multiple targets. Normally used by tank platoons, TOW platoons, and Javelin sections.
      • Frontal and Cross-Fire capabilities.
      • Depth Method: targets in exposed areas, engaged by sections that shift position based on target destruction.
      • Kill Window: area between covered regions where targets are exposed
    • Firing Position Characteristics:

      • Primary position, alternate positions and supplementary positions
      • Methods of displacement (by unit and by echelon)
      • Critical elements of a firing position (cover and concealment, dispersion, mutual support, standoff range, flank shots)
    • Methods of Anti-Armor Engagement

      • Heavy weapons (TOW & Tanks), medium anti-armor weapons (Javelins), and light anti-armor weapons (such as SMAWS and AT-4s)
      • Concept of engaging targets at maximum range
      • Advantages include engaging enemy armor for longer periods of time and a greater number of kills
      • Disadvantages include early detection, longer exposure and more difficult to obtain flank shots at longer range

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