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What is the minimum engagement range for a Top Attack using the M98A2 Javelin system?
What is the minimum engagement range for a Top Attack using the M98A2 Javelin system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system's Command Launch Unit (CLU)?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system's Command Launch Unit (CLU)?
What is the function of the 'GATE ADJ/CTRS&BRT' switch on the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?
What is the function of the 'GATE ADJ/CTRS&BRT' switch on the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?
What does the 'NVS NOT COOL' indicator on the M98A2 Javelin weapon system's CLU display signify?
What does the 'NVS NOT COOL' indicator on the M98A2 Javelin weapon system's CLU display signify?
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Which component of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system provides the electrical interface and transmits digital information and seeker image signals?
Which component of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system provides the electrical interface and transmits digital information and seeker image signals?
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What is the default attack mode for the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?
What is the default attack mode for the M98A2 Javelin weapon system?
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Which of the following is NOT a field of view (FOV) option on the M98A2 Javelin weapon system's CLU sights?
Which of the following is NOT a field of view (FOV) option on the M98A2 Javelin weapon system's CLU sights?
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Which of these components of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system initiates the seeker mode of operation?
Which of these components of the M98A2 Javelin weapon system initiates the seeker mode of operation?
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What is the maximum range of the BGM-71E (TOW 2A) missile?
What is the maximum range of the BGM-71E (TOW 2A) missile?
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Which TOW missile variant introduced the 'Fly over shoot down' capability?
Which TOW missile variant introduced the 'Fly over shoot down' capability?
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What is the primary mission of anti-armor warfare?
What is the primary mission of anti-armor warfare?
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What is the primary difference between the BGM-71F (TOW 2B) and BGM-71F-3 (TOW 2B Aero) variants?
What is the primary difference between the BGM-71F (TOW 2B) and BGM-71F-3 (TOW 2B Aero) variants?
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Which TOW missile variant features a titanium chisel point nose end?
Which TOW missile variant features a titanium chisel point nose end?
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What is the weight of the BGM-71F-6 (TOW 2B Aero GEN II) missile?
What is the weight of the BGM-71F-6 (TOW 2B Aero GEN II) missile?
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Which TOW missile variant features a precursor charge?
Which TOW missile variant features a precursor charge?
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What is the maximum velocity of the BGM-71H (TOW BB) missile?
What is the maximum velocity of the BGM-71H (TOW BB) missile?
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Which of the following fire patterns is most effective against an enemy armor column?
Which of the following fire patterns is most effective against an enemy armor column?
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What is the main purpose of a 'cold' position in employing a weapon system?
What is the main purpose of a 'cold' position in employing a weapon system?
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What type of armor protection relies on active emission or expenditure to defend against incoming threats?
What type of armor protection relies on active emission or expenditure to defend against incoming threats?
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Which fire pattern involves engaging targets at different distances, with fires shifting towards the center as targets are destroyed?
Which fire pattern involves engaging targets at different distances, with fires shifting towards the center as targets are destroyed?
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What is the primary advantage of a 'hot' position when employing a weapon system?
What is the primary advantage of a 'hot' position when employing a weapon system?
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Which type of armor protection is most effective against a kinetic energy penetrator, such as an armor-piercing round?
Which type of armor protection is most effective against a kinetic energy penetrator, such as an armor-piercing round?
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Which fire pattern is best suited for engaging targets that are moving between two covered areas?
Which fire pattern is best suited for engaging targets that are moving between two covered areas?
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What is a key characteristic of "On-Order Fire Control"?
What is a key characteristic of "On-Order Fire Control"?
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What is the minimum number of satellites required by the PADS for determining the system's own position?
What is the minimum number of satellites required by the PADS for determining the system's own position?
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What is the maximum magnification of the Night Vision Sight (NVS) on the Saber system?
What is the maximum magnification of the Night Vision Sight (NVS) on the Saber system?
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What is the primary function of the Traversing Unit (TU) in the Saber system?
What is the primary function of the Traversing Unit (TU) in the Saber system?
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What is the maximum effective range of the Saber system when using TOW2B Aero missiles?
What is the maximum effective range of the Saber system when using TOW2B Aero missiles?
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Which of the following components is NOT part of the Saber system?
Which of the following components is NOT part of the Saber system?
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What feature of the Saber system contributes to improved stability at launch?
What feature of the Saber system contributes to improved stability at launch?
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What is the primary advantage of using the Aided Target Tracking (ATT) feature in the Saber system?
What is the primary advantage of using the Aided Target Tracking (ATT) feature in the Saber system?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when using the Saber system?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when using the Saber system?
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Which of the following categories denotes an enemy weapon that could engage a friendly weapon but has not seen it yet?
Which of the following categories denotes an enemy weapon that could engage a friendly weapon but has not seen it yet?
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What is the primary advantage of using a Main Battle Tank (MBT) in defense?
What is the primary advantage of using a Main Battle Tank (MBT) in defense?
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Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of an effective anti-armor position?
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of an effective anti-armor position?
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What is the primary limitation of using light anti-armor weapons in defense?
What is the primary limitation of using light anti-armor weapons in defense?
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What distinguishes a supplementary position from a primary position?
What distinguishes a supplementary position from a primary position?
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Which of the following is a significant disadvantage of using an Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) in defense?
Which of the following is a significant disadvantage of using an Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) in defense?
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What is the primary advantage of using an LAV-25 or LAV-25AT in defense?
What is the primary advantage of using an LAV-25 or LAV-25AT in defense?
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Suppose an enemy has multiple weapons in the "Most Dangerous Category." Which should be engaged first?
Suppose an enemy has multiple weapons in the "Most Dangerous Category." Which should be engaged first?
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What is a key disadvantage of HAW-MAW-LAW? (Heavy weapons, medium anti-armor weapons, light anti-armor weapons)
What is a key disadvantage of HAW-MAW-LAW? (Heavy weapons, medium anti-armor weapons, light anti-armor weapons)
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Mass Surprise Fires?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Mass Surprise Fires?
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What is a key disadvantage of using artillery against armor?
What is a key disadvantage of using artillery against armor?
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What is a characteristic of fixed-wing aircraft used against armored forces?
What is a characteristic of fixed-wing aircraft used against armored forces?
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What is the primary concern when engaging enemy armor with fixed-wing aircraft?
What is the primary concern when engaging enemy armor with fixed-wing aircraft?
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What is the primary advantage of HAW-MAW-LAW?
What is the primary advantage of HAW-MAW-LAW?
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What is the primary reason machineguns are used against armored vehicles?
What is the primary reason machineguns are used against armored vehicles?
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What is a key factor to consider when employing the Mass Surprise Fires tactic?
What is a key factor to consider when employing the Mass Surprise Fires tactic?
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Flashcards
M98A2 Javelin
M98A2 Javelin
A fire-and-forget, man-portable, medium-range anti-tank weapon system.
Command Launch Unit (CLU)
Command Launch Unit (CLU)
Reusable part of the M98A2, containing control and display functions.
Max Range of Javelin
Max Range of Javelin
The maximum engagement distance of the Javelin is 2,500 meters.
Attack Modes
Attack Modes
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Seeker Trigger
Seeker Trigger
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Fire Trigger
Fire Trigger
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Night Vision Sight (NVS)
Night Vision Sight (NVS)
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CLU Display Indicators
CLU Display Indicators
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Saber Weapon System
Saber Weapon System
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Subsystems of Saber
Subsystems of Saber
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Max Effective Range
Max Effective Range
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Minimum Engagement Range
Minimum Engagement Range
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Position Attitude Determination Subsystem (PADS)
Position Attitude Determination Subsystem (PADS)
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Aided Target Tracking (ATT)
Aided Target Tracking (ATT)
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Fire Control Subsystem (FCS)
Fire Control Subsystem (FCS)
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Hot Position
Hot Position
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Cold Position
Cold Position
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Frontal Fire Pattern
Frontal Fire Pattern
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Cross Fire Pattern
Cross Fire Pattern
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Depth Fire Pattern
Depth Fire Pattern
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Kill Window
Kill Window
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Active Protection
Active Protection
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Reactive Protection
Reactive Protection
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BGM-71C (ITOW)
BGM-71C (ITOW)
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BGM-71D (TOW 2)
BGM-71D (TOW 2)
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BGM-71E (TOW 2A)
BGM-71E (TOW 2A)
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BGM-71F (TOW 2B)
BGM-71F (TOW 2B)
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BGM-71F-3 (TOW 2B Aero)
BGM-71F-3 (TOW 2B Aero)
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BGM-71F-6 (TOW 2B Aero GEN II)
BGM-71F-6 (TOW 2B Aero GEN II)
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BGM-71H (TOW BB)
BGM-71H (TOW BB)
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Anti-Armor Warfare Mission
Anti-Armor Warfare Mission
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Event-Oriented Fire Control
Event-Oriented Fire Control
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Most Dangerous Category
Most Dangerous Category
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Dangerous Category
Dangerous Category
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Least Dangerous Category
Least Dangerous Category
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Primary Position
Primary Position
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Cover and Concealment
Cover and Concealment
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Main Battle Tank (MBT) Advantages
Main Battle Tank (MBT) Advantages
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Limitations of Light Anti-Armor Weapons
Limitations of Light Anti-Armor Weapons
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Mk-153 Penetration
Mk-153 Penetration
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50cal SLAP
50cal SLAP
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HEDP Shell
HEDP Shell
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HAW-MAW-LAW
HAW-MAW-LAW
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Mass Surprise Fires
Mass Surprise Fires
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Advantages of HAW-MAW-LAW
Advantages of HAW-MAW-LAW
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Disadvantages of HAW-MAW-LAW
Disadvantages of HAW-MAW-LAW
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Terrain Considerations
Terrain Considerations
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Study Notes
Anti-Armor Study Guide
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M98A2 Javelin Weapon System:
- Man-portable, medium-range anti-tank weapon
- Consists of a Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a round
- CLU is reusable
- Includes day and night sights
- Gunner controls
- CLU display indicators
- Built-in test for CLU
- Launch Tube Assembly (LTA)
- Battery Cooling Unit (BCU)
- Missile capable of defeating current and projected armor
- Max range: 2,500 meters
- Minimum engagement range: Top attack - 150 meters; Direct attack - 65 meters
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M98A2 Javelin Weapon System Components & Functions:
- Detector Dewar Cooler (DDC)
- Night Vision Sight (NVS)
- Seeker Trigger initiates seeker mode of operation/lock-on after track gate adjustment
- Fire Trigger
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M41A7 Saber Weapon System Characteristics:
- Easily mobile, heavy anti-tank precision fire weapon system
- Designed for armored vehicles and other hard targets (field fortifications)
- Subsystems include: launch tube, Target Acquisition Subsystem (TAS), Traversing Unit, tripod, Fire Control Subsystem (FCS), and Lithium Power Source (LPS)
- Operates day or night, all weather conditions
- Uses TOW missiles
- Incorporates a Laser Rangefinder (LRF)
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M41A7 Saber Firing Considerations:
- Launch tube and wire clearance (30")
- Location of friendly units and supporting units
- Utilizing max effective ranges to stand off from main battle tanks
- Cautious of minimum engagement range when engaging close targets
- Systems checks necessary for proper function
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M41A7 Saber Ammunition:
- BGM-71C (ITOW) fielded in 1981: Max Range- 3,750 Meters, Min. Arming Distance- 65 Meters, 4.5 lbs of LX-14 explosive, Max Velocity- 296 m/sec, 55.7 lbs encased, Warhead, Improvements(Warhead, Extendable Probe)
- BGM-71D (TOW 2) fielded in 1983: Max Range- 3,750 Meters, Min. Arming Distance- 65 Meters, 6.9 lbs of LX-14 explosive, Max Velocity- 329 m/sec, 60.2 lbs encased, Improvements (Warhead, thermal beacon, Flight Motor)
- Various other types (e.g., BGM-71E, BGM-71F, BGM-71F-3, BGM-71H). Specific characteristics for each is listed
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Anti-Armor Capabilities and Limitations:
- Firing Patterns (Stand, Frontal, Depth, Kill Window): Standard techniques for distributing anti-armor fire across multiple targets. Different firing patterns are suited to different target configurations.
- Anti-Armor Weapons (Light, Medium, Heavy): Different weapons (e.g., Main Battle Tank (MBT), TOW missiles, Javelin) have advantages and disadvantages and are considered when choosing the best option.
- Enemy Armor Vulnerabilities and Strengths: This section lists factors like terrain, positions, weapon types which affect anti-armor capabilities
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Target Precedence (Two Methods of Initial Engagement):
- On-Order Fire Control: One person has control, requires good communication.
- Event-Oriented Fire Control: Specific events trigger firing before the gunner fires a weapon.
- Most dangerous category of enemy weapons: Denotes an enemy weapon that engages or is preparing to engage a friendly weapon.
- Dangerous category: Signifies an enemy weapon that could engage a friendly weapon but hasn't seen it yet.
- Least dangerous category: Indicates an enemy weapon that cannot engage or is not powerful enough to destroy a friendly weapon.
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Firing Positions:
- Primary, alternate and supplementary positions available
- Methods of displacement such as by unit and echelon
- Key aspects of a good position: Cover and Concealment, Dispersion, Mutual Support, Standoff Range, and Flank Shots
- Advantages and disadvantages of light, medium, and heavy anti-armor weapons (e.g., MBT).
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Test your knowledge about the M98A2 Javelin weapon system with this quiz, which covers various components and functions of the system. Questions include engagement ranges, command launch unit features, and missile capabilities. Perfect for anyone studying military weaponry or defense systems.