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

  • Fire and Forget, Man-Portable, Medium Range, Anti-Tank Weapon (correct)
  • Safe and Forget, Man-Portable, Medium Range, Anti-Tank Weapon
  • Fire and Forget, Vehicle-Mounted, Medium Range, Anti-Tank Weapon
  • Fire and Forget, Man-Portable, Long Range, Anti-Tank Weapon
  • What are the components of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

  • Command Launch Unit and the round (correct)
  • Command Launch Unit and the battery
  • Command Launch Unit and the missile
  • Command Launch Unit and the target
  • What is the maximum range of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

    2,500 meters

    What are two types of engagement ranges for the M98A2 Javelin?

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    What is the minimum engagement range for a top attack with the M98A2 Javelin?

    <p>150 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum engagement range for a direct attack with the M98A2 Javelin?

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

    What is the function of the Seeker Trigger on the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

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

    What does the acronym 'NVS' stand for in the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?

    <p>Night Vision System (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two attack modes available for the M98A2 Javelin?

    <p>Top Attack and Direct Attack (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is maximum effective range of the M41A7 Saber weapon system?

    <p>3750 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum range of the M41A7 Saber weapon system?

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

    What is the maximum effective range of the TOW2B Aero Max missile?

    <p>4200 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum range of the TOW2B Aero Max missile?

    <p>200 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'PADS' stand for in the M41A7 Saber weapon system?

    <p>Position Attitude Determination Subsystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'SADA2Cooler' stand for on the M41A7 Saber weapon system?

    <p>Standard Advance Dewar Assembly 2 Cooler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'PH' stand for when discussing the M41A7 Saber weapon system?

    <p>Probability of Hit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'PK' stand for when working with the M41A7 Saber weapon system?

    <p>Probability of Kill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the M41A7 Saber ammunition used in the M41A7 Saber weapon system?

    <p>BGM-71C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the BGM-71C ammunition first fielded?

    <p>1981</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum range of the BGM-71C ammunition?

    <p>3,750 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum arming distance for the BGM-71C ammunition?

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

    What is the primary explosive used in the BGM-71C ammunition warhead?

    <p>LX-14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weight of the BGM-71C ammunition?

    <p>55.7 lbs encased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the M41A7 Saber ammunition fielded in 1983?

    <p>BGM-71D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the BGM-71E ammunition first introduced?

    <p>1987</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the BGM-71F-3 ammunition introduced?

    <p>2004</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mission of anti-armor warfare?

    <p>Destroy enemy armored vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the secondary mission of anti-armor warfare?

    <p>Provide fire support against point targets such as bunkers and crew-served weapons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of a hot position in anti-armor warfare?

    <p>Provides good fields of fire (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 5 key elements of a good anti-armor position?

    <p>Cover and concealment, dispersion, mutual support, standoff range, and flank shots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    M98A2 Javelin

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

    Components of Javelin

    Includes the Command Launch Unit (CLU) and missile, plus various sight and control systems.

    Max Range Javelin

    The maximum effective range of the M98A2 Javelin is 2,500 meters.

    Min Engagement Range Javelin

    Minimum ranges are 150 meters for top attack and 65 meters for direct attack.

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    BGM-71C

    ITOW missile with a max range of 3,750 meters and a warhead of 4.5 lbs LX-14.

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    BGM-71D

    TOW 2 missile with a max range of 3,750 meters and a warhead of 6.9 lbs LX-14.

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    BGM-71F

    TOW 2B missile with a max range of 3,750 meters, featuring a fly-over-shoot-down capability.

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    Max Range Saber

    The M41A7 Saber has a max effective range of 3,750 meters.

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    Active Protection

    Defense mechanism that actively reacts to threats, like jammers or radar.

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    Cold Position

    A firing position with maximum cover that is defendable.

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    Frontal Fire Pattern

    Used against an enemy armor column for flank shots.

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    Cross Fire Pattern

    Implemented when enemy vehicles are moving directly toward anti-armor troops.

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    Kill Window

    An exposed area between cover that allows for quick engagement of moving targets.

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    PADS

    Position Attitude Determination Subsystem helps define geographic coordinates.

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    Aided Target Tracking

    Enhances missile tracking and increases hit probability.

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    Anti-Armor Units

    Specialized units equipped to engage and defeat armored vehicles.

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    Initial Engagement Methods

    Tactics like On-Order and Event-Oriented Fire Control are used for engagements.

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    Primary Position

    The main assigned position for anti-armor weapon systems.

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    Mass Surprise Fires

    Simultaneous fire from all anti-armor weapons at a single enemy target.

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    Minimum Arming Distance

    The minimum distance required before a missile is armed and ready to fire.

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    Light Anti-Armor Weapons

    Portable weapons that can defeat older armored vehicles with limited range.

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    Heavy Anti-Armor Weapons

    Utilizes larger, more powerful munitions like tanks and TOWs to engage targets.

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    Effective Armor Penetration

    The capability to breach the armor of enemy vehicles.

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    Cold Weather Operations

    Operational tactics adjusted for cold weather conditions affecting weapons systems.

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    TOW 2B Aero

    An upgraded TOW missile with enhanced aerodynamic capability and max range of 4,200 meters.

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    Enemy Weapon Categories

    Categorizes threats into Most Dangerous, Dangerous, and Least Dangerous.

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    Backblast

    The dangerous rearward blast created by launching an anti-armor weapon.

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    Fire Control Subsystem

    The system that manages targeting and firing control for anti-armor weapon systems.

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    Launch Tube Assembly

    The component that houses the missile before launch in anti-armor systems.

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    Penetration Capabilities

    Ability of a missile to penetrate enemy armor, often measured in inches of steel.

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    Study Notes

    Anti-Armor Study Guide

    • M98A2 Javelin Weapon System:

      • Fires and forgets, man-portable, medium-range, anti-tank weapon
      • Composed of a Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a missile round
      • CLU is reusable
      • Includes day and night sights, gunner controls, CLU display indicators, and built-in tests
      • The M98A2 Javelin round includes a Launch Tube Assembly (LTA) and Battery Cooling Unit (BCU)
      • Capable of defeating current and projected armor
      • Max range: 2,500 meters
      • Minimum engagement range: Top attack - 150 meters; Direct attack - 65 meters
    • M98A2 Javelin Weapon System Component Functions:

      • Detector Dewar Cooler (DDC)
      • Night Vision Sight (NVS)
      • Seeker Trigger
      • Fire Trigger
      • General buttonology
      • Seeker Trigger initiates seeker mode after track gate adjustment
    • M41A7 Saber Weapon System Characteristics:

      • Easily movable, 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, all-weather conditions, and includes day sights and NVS
      • System includes PADS for geographic coordinate determination with Laser Rangefinder (LRF)
    • TOW (Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-to-Command Link Guided Missile) System:

      • Tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-to-command link guided missile system (TOW)
      • Max Effective Range: 3750 meters
      • Min Range: 65m
      • TOW2B Aero Max Range: 4200m
      • Min Range: 200m
      • Direct View Optic magnification (WFOV - 4X) and NVS (NFOV - 12X) magnification options
      • Anti-tank capabilities up to 96X magnification
    • Saber Firing Considerations:

      • Launch tube and wire clearance (30")
      • Location of friendly units and supporting units
      • Backblast
      • Proper stand-off distance from main battle tanks
      • Awareness of minimum engagement range
    • M41A7 Saber Ammunition (BGM-71C, BGM-71D):

      • Different ammunition types with various ranges, warhead weights, velocities, and casing weights.
      • Key characteristics for different missile types such as max range, minimum arming distance, warhead explosive type, max velocity
      • Improvements (e.g., warhead, extendable probe, thermal beacon, flight motor)
    • Anti-Armor Warfare Secondary Missions:

      • Provide fire support against point targets such as bunkers, crew-served weapons, and other defensive positions
    • Hot/Cold Positions:

      • Advantages: Good fields of fire, accommodates backblast.
      • Hot: One per weapon
      • Cold: Maximum cover, Defendable
    • Anti-Armor Firing Patterns:

      • Standard techniques for distributing anti-armor fire on multiple targets
      • Fire patterns are announced for platoon/section fire commands.
      • Used by tank, TOW, and Javelin sections
      • Frontal, Cross, and Depth
    • Anti-Armor Weapon System Capabilities/Limitations:

      • Light, medium, and heavy anti-armor weapons
      • Strengths and weaknesses of MBT
      • Advantages and disadvantages of different anti-armor weapon types
    • Methods of Anti-Armor Engagement:

      • Heavy, medium, light anti-armor weapons
      • Types of weapons, ranges, and factors that will dictate engagements
      • Tactical considerations for the correct engagement of opposing armor
    • Methods of Displacement:

      • Unit, Echelon
      • The mindset of anti-armor positioning
      • Understanding the key factors of Anti-armor positioning (Cover and concealment, dispersion, mutual support, standoff range, flank shots)
    • Target Precedence:

      • On-Order Fire Control (one person has control, good communication)
      • Event-Oriented Fire Control (prior to event, that enemy is engaging or planning to engage your forces)
    • Enemy Weapon Category:

      • Most Dangerous Category: Denoting weapons that will engage, is engaging, or prepares to engage a friendly weapon
      • Dangerous Category: Weapons will engage a friendly weapon but have not engaged the friendly weapon yet
      • Least Dangerous Category: Weapons that are incapable of engaging friendly weapons
    • Firing Position Characteristics:

      • Primary, Supplementary, and Alternate positions
      • Characteristics of a firing position (cover, concealment, dispersion, mutual support, standoff range, flank shots)
      • Methods of displacement

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