GST JAN 2025 Flashcards
What is destruction
Destruction is achieved by killing enemy personnel or destroying enemy equipment. It requires weapons to strike within lethal range of the target
What is neutralization
Neutralization requires weapons effects to hit the target and cause damage to it. Cannot be achieved by rounds that miss the target. Neutralizing damage to a target can temporarily remove it from the battle.
What is suppression
Suppression of a target limits the ability of enemy personnel to perform their mission. Used to defend friendly forces. Limits enemy movement and observation and increases friendly FoM
What are the five techniques of fire
Hover, Running, Diving, Low altitude bump, Diving/Running IP
What is kinematic range
The maximum distance that the round can physically fly
What is Rmax
The range at which a defined target can be hit, though not necessarily defeated.
What is Rme
The distance at which there is a 50% probability of both hitting and defeating a target.
What are the types of ballistics
Interior, Exterior, Aerial, and Terminal
What is ballistics
The science of projectile motion and conditions affecting that motion
What are the interior ballistics
Barrel wear, Launcher tube misalignment, Thrust misalignment, Propellant charge, and Projectile weight
What are the types of exterior ballistics
Gravity, Air resistance, Projectile drift, and Wind drift
Projectile drift increases as __________
Range to the target increases
What are the types of Aerial ballistics
Trajectory shift, Propellant force, Projectile jump, Port-starboard effect, CG, Rotor down-wash, Relative wind effect, Angular rate, Turning bank
(TPP-PCR-RAT)
When does projectile jump occur
When a crew fires a weapon from an a/c in flight and the weapon’s muzzle is pointed in any direction other than into the relative wind
Which way does the round move from projectile jump
Firing to the right produces a downward jump. Firing to the left produces an upward jump.
What causes angular rate error
Caused by the motion (pitch, roll, and/or yaw) in the launch platform as a projectile leaves the weapon.
How is the TSE implemented
Whenever continuous lasing is in progress and a fresh range update is available from the LRV, the TSE updates target states and co-variances. Otherwise, the TSE extrapolates target states based on the last valid range measurement.
The TSE is utilized to derive target states using the following inputs:
A. Processed range data from the laser range validator
B. TADS LOS vector, pitch and yaw rates from the TADS gyros
C. Aircraft body rate and velocity data from the EGI
D. Thumb force controller inputs
During dynamic engagements, continuous laser ranging is required to compensate for target and/or a/c movement. Prior to firing, the CPG should verify a solid asterisk is displayed in front of the laser range for at least __________
3-5 seconds
The TSE continues to provide dynamic provide dynamic range data for a ballistic solution for _________ after the second detent laser trigger is released. It is important to note that the TSE will zero all dynamic values if the laser trigger is released.
10 seconds
The Army Attack Aviation Call for Fire (5-line) is a “____________” brief that does ______________
Friendly centric, does not require a JTAC
What are the parts of the Artillery call for fire
1st transmission:
Callsign and Warning order
2nd transmission:
Target location
3rd transmission:
Target description, method of engagement, and method of control
What is the clearance to fire for a 5-line
Transmission of the brief unless “danger close”, “at my command”, or an additional method of control is stated.
What is makes up TPMR
Techniques, Patterns, Munitions, Range
