Ch.2

Question 1

The 4 principal classes of bombs

Answer 1

General purpose
Fragmentation
Penetration
Cluster bombs

Question 2

Five munitions damage mechanisms

Answer 2

Blast
Fragmentation
Cratering
Penetration
Incendiary

Question 3

250 lb GP

Answer 3

Mk-81

Question 4

500 lb GP

Answer 4

Mk-82

Question 5

1,000 lb GP

Answer 5

Mk-83

Question 6

2,000 lb GP

Answer 6

Mk-84

Question 7

Guidance set that converts existing unguided munitions into smart munitions

Answer 7

Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

Question 8

Laser-guied Mk-84

Answer 8

GBU-10

Question 9

Laser-guided Mk-82

Answer 9

GBU-12

Question 10

Mk-84 with Paveway III used for low-level bombing

Answer 10

GBU-24

Question 11

Mk-82 w/ GPS guidance ability

Answer 11

GBU-38

Question 12

250lb-class weapon, precision glide weapon able to strike from stand-off range

Answer 12

GBU-39

Question 13

Upgrade GBU-38 incorporating GPS and laser guidance, can hit high speed moving targets

Answer 13

GBU-54

Question 14

Supersonic air to surface missile designed to seek and destroy enemy radar-equipped air defense system

Answer 14

AGM-88 HARM & AGM-65

Question 15

Family of missiles designed for CAS, interdiction, and defense suppression with standoff capability and high probability of strike

Answer 15

AGM -65 Maverick

Question 16

Do not carry conventional explosive munition, payload consists of smaller ordinance call, “Sub-munitions”

Answer 16

Cluster Bomb Units