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What is the maximum range of the MAAWS HE round?
What is the maximum range of the MAAWS HE round?
What is the maximum range of the Javelin missile?
What is the maximum range of the Javelin missile?
What is the primary mission of anti-armor weapons?
What is the primary mission of anti-armor weapons?
Destroy enemy armored vehicles, tanks, IFVs, APCs, and other support vehicles.
What is the secondary mission of anti-armor weapons?
What is the secondary mission of anti-armor weapons?
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What is the name of the anti-armor weapon system that involves heavy, medium, and light weapons engaging targets at maximum range?
What is the name of the anti-armor weapon system that involves heavy, medium, and light weapons engaging targets at maximum range?
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What is the name of the anti-armor tactic that involves simultaneous engagement of enemy forces with all available weapons?
What is the name of the anti-armor tactic that involves simultaneous engagement of enemy forces with all available weapons?
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The LAV-25 is capable of firing TOW missiles.
The LAV-25 is capable of firing TOW missiles.
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The LAAW can penetrate the armor of T-62 and older tanks.
The LAAW can penetrate the armor of T-62 and older tanks.
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What is the maximum armor penetration of the MK-153 LAAW round?
What is the maximum armor penetration of the MK-153 LAAW round?
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What is the maximum range of the TOW 2B Aero missile?
What is the maximum range of the TOW 2B Aero missile?
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What are the magnification options of the CLU sights in the Javelin system?
What are the magnification options of the CLU sights in the Javelin system?
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What is the name for a position that provides good fields of fire, accommodates backblast, and is designated for a specific weapon?
What is the name for a position that provides good fields of fire, accommodates backblast, and is designated for a specific weapon?
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What is the name for a position that provides maximum cover and is defendable?
What is the name for a position that provides maximum cover and is defendable?
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What is the term for determining which enemy weapon to engage first based on threat level?
What is the term for determining which enemy weapon to engage first based on threat level?
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What is the term for the main firing position with a specific mission?
What is the term for the main firing position with a specific mission?
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What is the term for a position that has the same mission but a different location?
What is the term for a position that has the same mission but a different location?
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What is the term for a position that has a different mission and a different location?
What is the term for a position that has a different mission and a different location?
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Which of the following is NOT a key to anti-armor positioning?
Which of the following is NOT a key to anti-armor positioning?
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ATGM's can penetrate most armor from a flank or top attack.
ATGM's can penetrate most armor from a flank or top attack.
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of ATGM's?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of ATGM's?
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An enemy weapon that has not seen a friendly but could engage it is considered a least dangerous enemy.
An enemy weapon that has not seen a friendly but could engage it is considered a least dangerous enemy.
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What is the name of the indicator on the CLU display that lights when the Night Vision Sight has not reached operating temperature?
What is the name of the indicator on the CLU display that lights when the Night Vision Sight has not reached operating temperature?
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What is the name of the indicator that appears on the CLU display when the missile is activated and the CLU is in Seeker mode?
What is the name of the indicator that appears on the CLU display when the missile is activated and the CLU is in Seeker mode?
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What is the name of the indicator that appears on the CLU display with a good CLU/missile connection without Seeker activation?
What is the name of the indicator that appears on the CLU display with a good CLU/missile connection without Seeker activation?
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Flashcards
M98A2 Javelin
M98A2 Javelin
A man-portable anti-tank weapon with Fire and Forget capability.
Command Launch Unit
Command Launch Unit
Reusable part of the Javelin system with control and display features.
M98A2 Javelin Round
M98A2 Javelin Round
The missile component designed to defeat advanced armor at a range of 2,500 meters.
M41A7 Saber
M41A7 Saber
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PADS
PADS
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Seeker Trigger
Seeker Trigger
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NVS NOT COOL
NVS NOT COOL
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Attack Mode
Attack Mode
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Aided Target Tracking
Aided Target Tracking
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TU elevation brake
TU elevation brake
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Hot Position
Hot Position
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Cold Position
Cold Position
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Active Protection
Active Protection
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Passive Protection
Passive Protection
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Target Precedence
Target Precedence
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Primary Position
Primary Position
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Ambush Concept
Ambush Concept
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Light Anti-Armor Weapons
Light Anti-Armor Weapons
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Heavy Anti Armor Weapons
Heavy Anti Armor Weapons
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killwindow fire
killwindow fire
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HAW MAW LAW advantages
HAW MAW LAW advantages
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ATGM advantages
ATGM advantages
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MSF disadvantages
MSF disadvantages
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Methods of Initial Engagement
Methods of Initial Engagement
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Least Dangerous Enemy
Least Dangerous Enemy
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LAV-25 considerations
LAV-25 considerations
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Secondary mission of anti-armor
Secondary mission of anti-armor
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Depth fire
Depth fire
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MSF advantages
MSF advantages
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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 round. The CLU has day and night sights, gunner controls, display indicators, and built-in self-tests.
- Javelin Round: Includes a Launch Tube Assembly (LTA), and a Battery Cooling Unit (BCU), and a missile designed to defeat current and projected armored vehicles. Maximum range is 2,500 meters.
- Saber (M41A7): An easily maneuvered, heavy anti-tank precision fire system. Components include a launch tube, Target Acquisition Subsystem (TAS), Traversing Unit (TU), tripod, Fire Control Subsystem (FCS), Lithium Power Source (LPS), and a Position Attitude Determination Subsystem (PADS).
- PADS (Position Attitude Determination Subsystem): Requires at least 4 satellites for its own position and 5 for enemy target positions. Provides grid coordinates for both the weapon system and the target with a CEP (circular error probable) of 60 meters at 6000 meters.
- Seeker Trigger: Activates the missile's seeker mode after the track gate has adjusted.
- Round Interface Connector: Provides electrical and digital communication conduits between the system and the seeker missile for image/information transmission.
- NVS NOT COOL: A CLU display indicator that lights up when the Night Vision Sight (NVS) is not at its operating temperature.
- Attack Mode: Shows the missile's path to the target on the CLU display. Default is Top Attack; Direct Attack is a manual selection available in certain situations.
- FTL (Forward Targeting Laser): Provided by PADS and TAS, offering grid coordinates with high precision for both systems and targets (60 meter CEP at 6000 meters).
- Aided Target Tracking: Improves missile tracking, resulting in a higher percentage of hits and kills.
- TU Elevation Brake: Improves launch stability for the Saber system.
- Hot Position: Provides a good field of fire and accommodates backblast. One per weapon system.
- Cold Position: Provides maximum cover and defendability.
- Fire Patterns (Offensive Operations): Standard techniques for coordinating anti-armor engagements on multiple enemy targets.
- Active Protection: Systems (e.g., jammers, radars, fragmentation) that emit energy to protect vehicles.
- Passive Protection: Armor that does not actively react when hit (e.g., cages, nets, spaced armor plates).
- Reactive Protection: Includes explosive and non-explosive protection measures to enhance vehicle survivability.
- Target Precedence: Determines the priority order of enemy targets for engagement based on threat level.
- Primary Position: The main firing position with a defined mission.
- Ambush Concept: Guides the positioning of anti-armor weapons for tactical advantage.
- Categories of Anti-Armor Weapons: Light, medium, and heavy.
- HAW MAW LAW (Heavy, Medium, Light Anti-Armor Weapons): Tactical concept involving sequential use of different types of anti-armor weapons, potentially with increasing range or other considerations (e.g. different weapon types) to engage the target.
- Mass Surprise Fires: Simultaneous engagement of enemy forces via all available anti-armor weapons.
- MAAWS (various types): Detailed data on airburst (HE), impact (HEDP), armor-piercing (ADM), illumination (Illum), and HEAT rounds, specifying maximum ranges, launch angles, backblast considerations, and more. Specific ranges are detailed.
- Javelin Details: Max 2500m range. Min range for top attack 150m and direct attack 65m, detailed controls (Left Handgrip) and sight (CLU sight) information.
- Saber Firing Considerations: Important factors like launch tube clearance, friendly location, backblast, standoff distance, minimum engagement range, systems checks, and water/wet conditions.
- Saber Penetration: Penetration capacity of 36 inches of homogenized steel.
- TOW (various variants): Extensive details on different TOW variants (Tow 2B Aero, etc., with respect to ranges, warheads, and specific features).
- Anti-Armor Positioning Keys: Cover, concealment, dispersion, mutual support, standoff distance, and flanking approaches are critical for successful anti-armor operations.
- ATGM Advantages: High first-round hit probability, adaptability across various platforms, and effectiveness against armored vehicles from multiple angles (flank, top).
- ATGM Disadvantages: Vulnerability to enemy fire, relative slow firing rate, and terrain limitations.
- LAV-25 Considerations: TOW capability, 25mm cannon (for light armor penetration), and transportability.
- LAAW Considerations: Penetration capability against older tank models, portability, exposure time limitations, and specific armor penetration details (MK-153).
- MG Considerations: Penetration capabilities and impact on enemy visibility.
- RW Considerations: TOW & Hellfire capability, MBT penetration, mobility considerations, angle of attack, time on target considerations.
- FW Considerations: High vulnerability to Air Defence and SEAD and best effective position in the rear targeting approaching enemy columns.
- Arty Considerations: Specific weapon calibre (155mm), ammunition types, and counter-battery considerations.
- Mission Types: Both primary (destruction of armored vehicles) and secondary (suppression of bunkers/crew-served weapons) missions of anti-armor operations are defined.
- Firing Methods: Frontal fire, cross fire, and depth fire targeting considerations and advantages/disadvantages to target specific enemy positions.
- Kill Window Fire: Engaging targets moving between sections of cover are identified as high priority and possible targets.
- Firing Sequence Considerations: "On Order" and "Event-Oriented" methods of initiating fire.
- Enemy Threat Levels: Categorization of enemy threats based on their ability to engage friendly units.
- Alternative/Supplementary Positions: Different position types in terms of mission types and locations.
- Weapon System Advantages/Disadvantages: Advantages and disadvantages for various anti-armor weapon systems are addressed (e.g., Javelin, Saber, TOW).
- Display Indicators (CLU): Detailed information on indicator lights on the Command Launch Unit (CLU) display indicating missile status (e.g., NOT READY, SEEK, MSL CONN).
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This quiz covers key anti-armor weapon systems including the Javelin and Saber. Test your knowledge on their components, operational ranges, and functionalities. Perfect for military technology enthusiasts and students alike.
