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

2,500 meters

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

The Night Vision Sight has not reached operating temperature.

What are the two default attack modes available on the CLU display?

  • Indirect Attack
  • Direct Attack (correct)
  • Top Attack (correct)
  • Side Attack

    • The PADS system on the M41A7 Saber requires a minimum of 4 satellites for its own position and 5 satellites for far enemy position.

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    What is the primary mission of anti-armor weapons?

    <p>Destroy enemy armored vehicles, tanks, IFV's, APC's, and other support vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following anti-armor weapon systems with their respective categories:

    <p>M98A2 Javelin = Medium M41A7 Saber = Heavy SMAW = Light TOW = Heavy AT-4 = Light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum range of the MAAWS HE round?

    <p>1250m Airburst, 1300 Impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum range for attacking targets with the Javelin in Top Attack mode?

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    The Saber's TU elevation brake enhances its stability during launch.

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    What is the primary advantage of HAW MAW LAW concept?

    <p>Engaging enemy armor for a longer period of time, normally allowing for more kills forward of the friendly positions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    M98A2 Javelin

    Man-portable, medium range anti-tank weapon with Fire and Forget capability.

    Command Launch Unit

    Re-usable component controlling the Javelin, equipped with sights and indicators.

    M98A2 Javelin Round

    Contains components including the Launch Tube and Missile with a max range of 2,500m.

    PADS

    Subsystem using satellites for determining positions with grid coordinates.

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    Active Protection

    Systems that actively protect by emitting signals or fragments.

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    Passive Protection

    Armor that does not react when hit, like nets and spaced armor.

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    Target Precedence

    Order of engagement based on threat levels.

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    HAW MAW LAW

    Concept of engaging targets at max range using heavy, medium, and light weapons.

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    Ambush Concept

    Strategy for positioning anti-armor weapons for surprise attacks.

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    Fire Patterns

    Techniques for targeting multiple threats effectively.

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    Frontal Fire

    Effective against organizing targets, least against those facing the shooter.

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    MSF advantages

    Provides quick, violent volleys against enemies, causing panic.

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    TU elevation brake

    Stabilizes the Saber for improved launch stability.

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    Cold Position

    Position providing maximum cover but is less aggressive.

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    Killwindow fire

    Fires into exposed areas between two cover zones.

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    Direct View Optic magnification

    Optics providing different magnifications for targeting (4X and 12X).

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    ABI

    First round hit accuracy is high due to technology and tactics.

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    ATGM advantages

    Effective against most armor using flank and top attacks.

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    Secondary mission of anti-armor

    Support against point targets like bunkers and crew-served weapons.

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    Methods of Initial Engagement

    Two types: on-order and event oriented for engagement.

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    Depth Fire

    Engagement strategy firing from the outside to the center of an area.

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    Seeker Trigger

    Initiates the seeker’s lock-on mode for tracking a target.

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    Javelin max range

    Maximum engagement distance of the Javelin is 2,500m.

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    BGM-71C ITOW

    Guided missile system effective from 65-3750m with an extendable probe.

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    LAV-25 considerations

    Tow capable vehicle that can penetrate light armor with 25mm.

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    Active Protection Systems

    Used to prevent threats by deploying defense mechanisms.

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    MSF disadvantages

    Involves being close to enemy fire, risking friendly lines.

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    Primary mission of anti-armor

    Destroying enemy armored vehicles and support units.

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    Study Notes

    Anti-Armor Weapon Systems

    • Javelin (M98A2): A man-portable, medium-range anti-tank weapon. Consists of a reusable Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a missile. Max range is 2,500 meters.
    • Command Launch Unit (CLU): The reusable part of the Javelin system. Includes day and night sights, gunner controls, display indicators, and built-in testing.
    • Javelin Round: Composed of a Launch Tube Assembly (LTA) and Battery Cooling Unit (BCU). Designed to defeat current and projected armor.
    • Saber (M41A7): A highly mobile, heavy anti-tank precision fire system. Includes a 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: Requires at least 4 satellites for its position and 5 for the target, providing grid coordinates for both. Accuracy is 60 meter CEP at 6,000 meters.
    • Seeker Trigger: Activates the missile's seeker mode after target lock adjustment.
    • Round Interface Connector: Connects electrically and digitally for information and seeker image transmission.
    • NVS NOT COOL: CLU indicator signifying the night vision sight hasn't reached operating temperature.
    • Attack Mode: CLU display indicator showing missile trajectory to the target; default is top attack, with direct attack selectable by the gunner.
    • FTL capability: Provided by PADS on the TAS, giving precise grid coordinates (60m CEP at 6km).
    • Aided Target Tracking: Improves missile tracking for higher hit and kill percentages.
    • TU Elevation Brake: Enhances Saber stability at launch.
    • Hot Position: Good firing position accommodating backblast.
    • Cold Position: Maximally covered position.
    • Fire Patterns: Standard techniques for deploying anti-armor fire across multiple targets.
    • Active Protection: Systems that protect targets through jamming, radar, or fragmentation.
    • Passive Protection: Armor not actively responding to threats, e.g., cages or spaced armor plates.
    • Reactive Protection: Includes explosive and non-explosive defense measures.
    • Target Precedence: Prioritizing enemy weapons based on threat level.
    • Primary Position: Prime firing location with a specific mission.
    • Ambush Concept: Guides positioning of anti-armor weapons.
    • Categories of Anti-Armor Weapons: Light, medium, and heavy.
    • HAW MAW LAW: Concept combining heavy, medium, and light anti-armor weapons for long-range engagement.
    • Mass Surprise Fires: Simultaneous engagements by all anti-armor weapons.
    • MAAWS: Specific anti-armor weapon systems with varying characteristics and ranges. (HE, HEDP, ADM, Illum, HEAT).
    • Javelin Max Range: 2500 meters.
    • Javelin Min Range: Top attack 150m; direct attack 65m.
    • Left Handgrip Controls: Components for filter, focus, and sight selection.
    • Fire Trigger: Initiates missile firing sequence.
    • CLU Sights: Magnification options for different sight types.
    • TOW2B Aero Max Range: 4200 meters.
    • TOW2B Aero Min Range: 200 meters.
    • Direct View Optic Magnification: WFOV (4x), NFOV (12x).
    • NVS Magnification: 2x, 4x, or 12x.
    • Saber Firing Considerations: Launch clearance, friendly locations, backblast, standoff distance, minimum engagement range, systems checks, and water considerations.
    • Saber Penetration: 36 inches of homogenized steel.
    • ITOW, TOW 2, TOW 2a, TOW 2b, TOW 2B AERO, TOW 2B AERO Gen 2, TOW BB: Different TOW missile variants with varying features and capabilities.
    • Primary Anti-Armor Mission: Destroy enemy armored vehicles (tanks, IFVs, APCs).
    • Secondary Anti-Armor Mission: Provide fire support against point targets.
    • Fire Positions: Frontal fire (best against columns), crossfire (best against facing targets), depth fire (targets in depth), and kill-window fire (targets moving between cover).
    • Methods of Initial Engagement: On order or event-driven.
    • Enemy Threat Levels: Most dangerous (engaging friendlies), dangerous (possible engagement), least dangerous (no engagement).
    • Position Strategies: Alternate positions (same mission, different spot) vs. supplementary (different mission, different spot).
    • Anti-Armor Positioning Keys: Cover, concealment, dispersion, mutual support, stand-off, flank shots.
    • ATGM Advantages: High first round hit probability, adaptability on various platforms, capability against armor from flanks and top.
    • ATGM Disadvantages: Vulnerability to enemy fire, slow time of flight, limited rate of fire, terrain/vegetation restrictions.
    • LAV-25, LAAW, MG, RW, FW, Arty: Specific advantages and considerations for different anti-armor weapons, especially in terms of their ranges and capabilities.
    • HAW MAW LAW Advantages: Extended engagement of enemy armor, potentially increasing friendly position kills.
    • HAW MAW LAW Disadvantages: Increased visibility, exposure, difficulties with flank shots at range.
    • MSF Advantages: Rapidly demoralizing & destroying enemy.
    • MSF Disadvantages: Proximity to enemy within safe standoff, potential for enemy bleeding into friendly lines.
    • CLU Display Indicators: Various indicators (Seeker Mode, Missile Not Ready, MSL CONN).

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    Explore the functionalities and specifications of modern anti-armor weapon systems such as the Javelin and Saber. This quiz covers key components, including the Command Launch Unit and advanced targeting systems. Test your knowledge on the systems designed to combat armored threats.

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