GIS Applications in Military Operations

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Which of the following is NOT an application of GIS in the military?

  • Intelligence analysis
  • Nuclear weapons testing (correct)
  • Situational awareness
  • Mission planning

How does GIS assist in targeting and precision strikes?

  • By identifying suitable routes for military operations
  • By analyzing the vulnerability of targets and assessing collateral damage (correct)
  • By providing real-time information about friendly forces
  • By coordinating multiple assets during joint military operations

What type of data does GIS integrate for mission planning?

  • Economic data
  • Medical data
  • Social media data
  • Intelligence data (correct)

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Military Applications of GIS

  • GIS is used in the military for various applications, except for:
    • (Answer should be provided by the user)
  • GIS assists in targeting and precision strikes by:
    • Providing accurate geospatial data for target identification and location
    • Enabling precise calculation of target coordinates
    • Facilitating the integration of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance data
  • GIS integrates the following type of data for mission planning:
    • Geospatial data (e.g., satellite imagery, aerial photography)
    • Attribute data (e.g., terrain characteristics, weather conditions)
    • Intelligence data (e.g., enemy troop movements, tactical positions)

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