Anti-Armor Weapon Systems Overview
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What is the maximum range of the M98A2 Javelin Round?

2,500 meters

What is the maximum range of the MAAWS HE round?

1250m Airburst, 1300 Impact

What does the term 'NVS NOT COOL' indicate on the CLU display?

The Night Vision Sight has not reached operating temperature.

What is the maximum range of the Javelin?

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What is the maximum range of the TOW2B Aero?

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

What are the two types of Fire Patterns for distributing anti-armor fires on multiple targets?

<p>Standard (A), Tactical (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three categories of anti-armor weapons?

<p>Medium (A), Light (C), Heavy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept behind HAW MAW LAW?

<p>Heavy, medium, and light anti-armor weapons engaging targets at maximum range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two methods of initial engagement for anti-armor weapons?

<p>on order, event oriented</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five keys to anti-armor positioning?

<p>Cover and Concealment (A), Dispersion (B), Standoff (C), Flank Shots (D), Mutual Support (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of ATGMs?

<p>Equipped on different platforms (B), High first-round hit probability (D), Defeat most armor from flank and top attacks (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the penetration capability of the Saber?

<p>36 inches of homogenized steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mission of anti-armor weapons?

<p>destroy enemy armored vehicles, tanks, IFVs, APCs, and other support vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the secondary mission of anti-armor weapons?

<p>provide fire support against point targets like bunkers and crew-served weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these describes the concept of 'frontal fire'?

<p>Effective against a column, allows flank shots, least effective against targets facing the gunners (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these describes the concept of 'depth fire?'

<p>Employed against targets in depth, fired at outer units first then towards the center (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these describes the concept of 'killwindow fire'?

<p>Exposed area between two covered areas that allows an ATGM gunner sufficient time to engage a target that is moving from a covered area to another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are considered to be heavy anti-armor weapons?

<p>TOW (A), Tanks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'SEEKER MODE' indicator on the CLU display?

<p>It indicates that the CLU is in Seeker mode.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'SEEK' indicator indicate on the CLU display?

<p>The missile has been activated and the CLU is in Seeker mode.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'MSL CONN' indicator indicate on the CLU display?

<p>It indicates a good connection between the CLU and the missile without Seeker activation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Missile Not Ready' indicator indicate on the CLU display?

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

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M98A2 Javelin

A man-portable, medium-range anti-tank weapon system comprising a Command Launch Unit and missile.

Command Launch Unit

The re-usable component of the Javelin system with various sighting features and controls.

M98A2 Javelin Round

Includes the launch tube, cooling unit, and missile capable of defeating armor up to 2,500 meters.

M41A7 Saber

A heavy anti-tank precision fire system with a variety of subsystems for targeting and control.

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PADS

Position Attitude Determination Subsystem that requires satellites to provide coordinates for system and target.

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Seeker Trigger

Initiates the seeker mode to lock on after track gate adjustment.

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Attack Mode

CLUs display mode showing missile's path to a target, defaulting to Top Attack.

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FTL capability

Provided through PADS, offering grid position accuracy up to 60 meters at 6000m range.

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Aided Target Tracking

Enhances missile tracking for better probability of hits and kills.

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Cold Position

A defensive position with maximum cover, prioritizing safety.

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Fire Patterns

Techniques for distributing anti-armor fires across multiple targets.

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Active Protection

Systems that emit signals for protection, like jammers and radars.

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Passive Protection

Armor that doesn't react when hit, like cages and spaced plates.

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Target Precedence

The strategy of engaging enemy threats based on their level of danger.

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Primary Position

The main firing position assigned for a specific mission.

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Ambush Concept

Guidelines for positioning anti-armor weapons stealthily.

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Categories of Anti-Armor weapons

Classification into light, medium, and heavy weapon systems.

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Mass Surprise Fires

Simultaneous engagement of enemy forces using all available anti-armor weapons.

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BGM-71C ITOW

An anti-tank missile with a range of 65-3750m and an extendable probe warhead.

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frontal fire

Effective fire method against a column, allows for flank shots.

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cross fire

Utilizes good communication to attack opposing targets in a coordinated manner.

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least dangerous enemy

An enemy weapon that cannot engage friendly forces.

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alternate position

A different location to execute the same mission.

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ATGM advantages

High first-round hit rate, adaptable to various platforms, and effective against most armor.

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ATGM disadvantages

Vulnerable to enemy fire, slow flight and rate of fire, restricted by terrain.

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LAV-25 considerations

Tow capable with 25mm gun, penetrates light armor, easily transportable.

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Heavy anti armor weapons

Refers to TOW missiles and armored tanks.

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Secondary mission of anti-armor

Fire support against point targets like bunkers and crew-served weapons.

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killwindow fire

A tactical firing opportunity when an enemy moves between cover.

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methods of initial engagement

Tactical strategies defined as ordered or event-oriented approaches.

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most dangerous enemy

An enemy weapon that is engaging or about to engage friendlies.

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Study Notes

Anti-Armor Weapon Systems

  • Javelin (M98A2): A man-portable, medium-range anti-tank weapon system. Composed of a reusable Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a missile round.
  • CLU (Command Launch Unit): The reusable Javelin component. Features day/night sights, gunner controls, display indicators, and built-in self-tests.
  • Javelin Round (M98A2): Includes a Launch Tube Assembly (LTA), Battery Cooling Unit (BCU), and the missile itself. Capable of defeating modern and future armor with a maximum range of 2,500 meters.
  • Saber (M41A7): A heavy, mobile anti-tank precision-fire system. Components include the launch tube, Target Acquisition Subsystem (TAS), Traversing Unit (TU), tripod, Fire Control Subsystem (FCS), Lithium Power Source (LPS), and Position Attitude Determination Subsystem (PADS).
  • PADS (Position Attitude Determination Subsystem): Requires at least 4 satellites for its position and 5 for a target's. Provides grid coordinates for both weapon and target positions. This subsystem achieves a 60-meter Circular Error Probable (CEP) at 6000 meters (FTL capability).
  • Seeker Trigger: Activates the missile's seeker mode (lock-on) after adjustments to the tracking of the target.
  • Round Interface Connector: Connects the missile to the launch system for data and image signals.
  • NVS NOT COOL: A CLU display indicator that lights up if the night vision sight (NVS) hasn't reached operating temperature.
  • Attack Mode: A CLU display indicator showing the missile's flight path to the target. Default is top attack, with direct attack as a selectable option.
  • Aided Target Tracking: Improves missile tracking, leading to an increased hit and kill percentage.
  • TU Elevation Brake: Improves the Saber's stability during launch.
  • Hot Position: A firing position with good fields of fire, accommodating backblast; one per weapon.
  • Cold Position: A position with maximum cover and defensibility.
  • Fire Patterns: Standard methods for distributing anti-armor fire against multiple targets.
  • Active Protection: Systems that protect targets by emitting countermeasures like jammers, radar, and fragmentation.
  • Passive Protection: Armor that absorbs impacts without reacting with explosives, like cages, nets, and spaced armor.
  • Reactive Protection: Armor systems that utilize explosives and non-explosives to protect against incoming attacks.
  • Target Precedence: Prioritizing enemy weapons based on their threat level.
  • Primary Position: Main firing position for a specific task (mission).
  • Ambush Concept: Guides the positioning of anti-armor weapons.
  • Categories of Anti-Armor Weapons: Light, medium, and heavy.

Anti-Armor Systems: Ranges (MAAWS)

  • MAAWS HE (High Explosive): 1250m (airburst), 1300m (impact)
  • MAAWS HEDP (High Explosive Dual Purpose): 500m (stationary/armored), 1300m (unarmored).
  • MAAWS ADM (Armor-Piercing Discarding Sabot): 300m.
  • MAAWS Illum (Illumination): 300m-2100m (Variable).
  • MAAWS Illum Launch Angles:
    • 300m-25 degrees.
    • 2100m 25 degrees.
    • 301m - 2099m 20 degrees.
  • MAAWS Backblast: 90 degrees, 100m.
  • MAAWS HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank): 700m.

Anti-Armor Systems: Ranges (Javelin)

  • Javelin Max Range: 2500m
  • Javelin Min Range:
    • Top Attack: 150m
    • Direct Attack: 65m

Anti-Armor Systems: Ranges (TOW 2B Aero)

  • TOW 2B Aero Max Range: 4200m
  • TOW 2B Aero Min Range: 200m

Anti-Armor Weapon System Considerations

  • Saber: Launch tube and wire clearance (30"), friendly locations, backblast, standoff, minimum engagement range, system checks, water considerations (1100m), 36 inches of steel penetration.
  • TOW: Ranges for various models/versions (e.g., BGM-71C, D, E, F, F-3, F-6, H ), warheads, probe extensions, thermal beacons, flight motors, precursor charges, fly-over-shoot-down capability (TOW 2B).
  • LAV-25: Tow capable, 25mm can penetrate light armor, easily transportable.
  • LAAW: Can penetrate T-62 and older tanks, highly portable, limited exposure time, MK-153 (600mm armor penetration).
  • MG: Penetrates light armor (.50cal. 75" at 1500m / 40mm HEDP 2" at 2200m). Limits enemy visibility.
  • RW: TOW & Hellfire capable, penetrates MBTs. Mobility, angle of attack, tracking time exposure, and time on station are key considerations.
  • FW: Vulnerable to ADA (Air Defense Artillery) and SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses). Best used in rear against columns.
  • Arty: 155mm, DPICM (for light skin), Copperhead requires laser designator, counter battery fire.
  • General Anti-Armor System Considerations: Target precedence, primary and alternate/supplementary positions, cover, concealment, dispersion, mutual support, standoff, flank shots.
  • Advantages/Disadvantages of ATGM systems.
  • Fire Modes: Frontal, crossfire, depth fire, kill-window fire.
  • Methods of Initial Engagement: On order, event oriented.
  • Enemy Threat Levels: Most (can engage), dangerous (can engage), least (can't engage or not powerful enough).

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This quiz focuses on various anti-armor weapon systems, including the Javelin (M98A2) and Saber (M41A7). It covers their components, functionalities, and capabilities in modern warfare. Test your knowledge on these advanced military technologies.

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