Patriot Tabs & Questions Flashcards

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What is Tab 0?

Tactical Tab Index

What does Tab 1 represent?

FIDOC & OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS CHANGE

What is the purpose of Tab 2?

Communications Control + Status Data

What does Tab 3 indicate?

LS Test Results Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Tab 4?

ASOJ Virtual Target Control Signup and view all the answers

What information does Tab 5 provide?

Asset status/control Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 6 control?

IFF/SIF control Signup and view all the answers

What is contained in Tab 7?

LS Control + Wind speed Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 8 manage?

FP control (battleshort is here) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by Tab 9?

Reorientation Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 13 represent?

Data Base of Initialization Selection Signup and view all the answers

What control is associated with Tab 14?

Target Display Control Signup and view all the answers

What parameters does Tab 15 address?

TBM Discrimination Parameters Signup and view all the answers

What information is contained in Tab 16?

Launcher Fault Data Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 30 represent?

TWT Select + Transmitter Bite Data Signup and view all the answers

What is included in Tab 31?

Radar Functions Summary Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 32 manage?

Continuous diagnostics control and review Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 34 focus on?

ATM3 cold fire prevention Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 44 control?

TBM Threat Set Control Signup and view all the answers

What frequency is controlled by Tab 54?

Radar Frequency Control Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 55 govern?

Alternate Search Sector Control Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Tab 56?

Tailored TBM Search Data Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 63 relate to?

Launcher Group Assignments Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 68 include?

Data Communications control Signup and view all the answers

What are the Defended Assets in Tab 70?

Defended Assets Signup and view all the answers

What is contained in Tab 71?

Volumes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Tab 72?

General Purpose Maps Entry Signup and view all the answers

What is the KAA-63 Table found in Tab 73?

KAA-63 Table Signup and view all the answers

What do the Compass Rose Tables in Tab 74 indicate?

Compass Rose Tables Signup and view all the answers

What are the Counter Arm threat parameters in Tab 76?

Counter Arm threat parameters Signup and view all the answers

What do the Launch Decision Parameters in Tab 78 outline?

Launch Decision Parameters Signup and view all the answers

What do the Identification Parameters in Tab 79 provide?

Identification Parameters Signup and view all the answers

What information is entered in Tab 81?

RS LOCATION/ALIGNMENT DATA Entry Signup and view all the answers

What is the content of Tab 85?

Launcher Location/Alignment Signup and view all the answers

What is controlled by Tab 90?

Data Collection Control Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 94 specify?

FP data acquisitions mode select/control Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 95 regulate?

Radar Mapping Control + Summary Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 96 signify?

Initial Search Lower Bound Signup and view all the answers

What is displayed in Tab 97?

Mapping Display/Control Select Entry Signup and view all the answers

What is LNIP?

Launch Now Intercept Point Signup and view all the answers

What does EDWA stand for?

Engagement Decision Weapons Assignment Signup and view all the answers

What is PIP?

Predicted intercept point Signup and view all the answers

What does TVM stand for?

Track Via Missile Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 phases of missile flight?

Boost Signup and view all the answers

How many elements are in the Patriot Radar Main Array?

5,161 elements Signup and view all the answers

What type of radar is used by Patriot?

A based array radar Signup and view all the answers

What is K7?

Performs surveillance, target evaluation, launch decisions, weapons assignment, FP display/control, FP comms control, and mode control. Signup and view all the answers

What does TACI stand for?

Firing Platoon Tactical Initialization Signup and view all the answers

What does TACI do?

Supports the radar initialization and FP tactical information before loading the tactical software for K7. Signup and view all the answers

What are the parts of K7?

Radar survey, FPCC, DCIP, GUID, EXEC, FPSM, EDWA. Signup and view all the answers

What does DCIP refer to?

Tabular display, what you are manning. The status of equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What does Weapons Control Mode allow?

8 other groups to be selected... Signup and view all the answers

What does Friendly Protect SI enable?

Track evaluation group and engagement override group. Signup and view all the answers

What are the WPNS Control Areas?

Associated with Tab 71. Displayed as figures drawn with low-brightness solid lines/dashed lines and labeled. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mark Terrain/Maps SI relate to?

Associated with Tab 72. Displays in sequence: masked terrain and general points. Signup and view all the answers

What do ID areas display?

Displays ID volumes with safe passage corridors, restricted, prohibited, IFF etc. Signup and view all the answers

Which Tab are altitude bands associated with?

Altitude bands are associated with Tab 14. Signup and view all the answers

What do ECM Strobes display?

Displays bearing to non-range resolve jammer. Signup and view all the answers

What does Track Data display?

Displays track data: Altitude, high/med/low or blank. Signup and view all the answers

What do Track Numbers represent?

Displays 3 digit track number. Signup and view all the answers

What is Passive Search?

Allows the radar to receive without transmitting. Signup and view all the answers

What is Clutter Map Update?

Automatically performed when transitioning operations... Signup and view all the answers

What does TAB DISPLAY SELECT include?

A-Scope, Send TAB, Fires PLT status, Fault Status. Signup and view all the answers

Where are the mirrors displayed?

1A61 Status Panel Signup and view all the answers

What is Engagement Control associated with?

Associated with Tab 78. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Types of Engagement Control?

Green (auto) & Red (semi-auto) Signup and view all the answers

What does Engage Initiate enable?

Enables TVM illumination of hooked target for Fixed Time. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Types of Firing?

Shoot-look-shoot, ripple, salvo. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Engagement Override Types?

Hold fire, cease fire, engage hold. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 Console Modes?

Friendly protect, ECCM assist, WPNs control, equipment control. Signup and view all the answers

What are Track Data Switches?

Altitude Bands, Friendly/unknown, PIP, GIDP. Signup and view all the answers

What are Tab Display Select Switches?

ASCOPE, fault data, free form messaging, FP status. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Radiate Switch signify?

When red, not tracking. Signup and view all the answers

What are Track Eval Switches?

Friend, unknown, special, hostile. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 Critical Switches?

<ol> <li>Engage, 2) WPNs safe switch, 3) Radiate Disable.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Air Defense Warnings?

Red - attack imminent; Yellow - attack probable; White - attack improbable. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 98 control?

Data Base Control Signup and view all the answers

What does Tab 99 manage?

FP Data Transfer Control Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tactical Tabs Overview

Tab 0: Tactical Tab Index for navigation.
Tab 1: Focus on FIDOC and operational parameters changes.
Tab 2: Communications control, status data essential for operations.
Tab 3: Displays LS (Launch System) test results for analysis.
Tab 4: Controls ASOJ (Anti-Surface Operations Jamming) virtual target operations.

Asset & Control Management

Tab 5: Asset status and control information.
Tab 6: Manages IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) and SIF (Selective Identification Feature) controls.
Tab 7: Controls LS with wind speed adjustments.
Tab 8: Focuses on Firepower (FP) control incorporating battleshort features.
Tab 9: Involves reorientation protocols for systems.

Initialization and Target Control

Tab 13: Data Base of Initialization Selection for system readiness.
Tab 14: Manages target display control functions.
Tab 15: Provided TBM (Tactical Ballistic Missile) discrimination parameters.
Tab 16: Contains launcher fault data for diagnostics.
Tab 30: TWT (Travel Wave Tube) selection and transmitter BIT (Built-in Test) data.

Radar and Engagement

Tab 31: Summarizes radar functions for operational oversight.
Tab 32: Offers continuous diagnostics review and control processes.
Tab 54: Manages radar frequency control to ensure clear operation.
Tab 95: Controls radar mapping and provides data summaries.

Missile Flight and Tracking

Phases of missile flight: boost, midcourse, terminal stages.
LNIP: Launch Now Intercept Point for trajectory calculations.
PIP: Predicted Intercept Point used for targeting.

Systems and Procedures

Track Data: Displays vital information such as altitude and track status.
Engagement Control Types: Differentiates between green (auto) and red (semi-auto) controls.
Weapons Control Mode: Allows eight selectable groups for differentiated operations.

Alerts and Engagement Types

Air Defense Warnings:
- Red: Imminent attack
- Yellow: Probable attack
- White: Improbable attack
Types of firing modes include shoot-look-shoot, ripple, and salvo engagements.

Miscellaneous Key Points

K7 System: Performs surveillance, target evaluation, and launch decision-making.
Passive Search: Enables radar tracking without transmission, crucial during ECM (Electronic Countermeasures).
Track Evaluation Switches: Helps classify tracks as friend, unknown, or hostile.
3 Critical Switches: Engage, WPNs safe switch, and radiate disable for operational safety.

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