misc Flashcards
Define KINEMATIC RANGE
max distance a round can physcially fly.
Define MAX EFFECTIVE RANGE (RMe)
distance at which 50% probability of both hitting and defeating a target.
a.) What range is the most useful for tactical planning and b.) is dependent upon what munition characteristics?
a.) max effective range
b.) desired effects and target type
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
c.) A/C body rate and velocity data from the EGI
d.) thumb force controller inputs
TSE extrapolates target states based on what?
last valid range measurement
What are the steps that provide guidelines for consistant rocket engagements?
The 4 T’s: TGT, TQ, Trim, TGT
What does PIV stand for and what does it depict?
Predicted impact vector; depicts the location of the TGT at munition impact
What does DLZ stand for and what does it depict?
Dynamic launch zone: represents the min, max effective, max range of the actioned weapon.
What is the small carrot located inside the DLZ and what does it depict?
Target range indicator: represents the current range and its relation to depicted TGT
Levels of safeing the aircraft?
a. weapons trigger released
b. weapon action switch deselected
c. SAFE/ARM button-SAFE
Define fratricide
the employment of friendly weapons and munitions with the intent to kill the enemy or destroy his equipment or facilities, which results in the unforeseen and unintentional death or injury to friendly personnel.
Fratricide prevention
AV units must incorporate doctrine as their baseline for all operations.
ANGELS
height of FRDLY a/c in thousands of ft (MSL)
capture
OBJ has been acquired and is being tracked.
saunter
fly at best endurance
danger close
FRDLY troops are within .1% probability of incapacitation from the TGT
MUD
radar warning receiver indication of surface threat in track mode
popeye
- flying in clouds or an area of reduced visibility
- *reduced EO/IR visibility due to atmospherics
Remington
no ordnance remaining except gun or self-protect ammunition
rifle
FRDLY A/S missle launch. Option to add follow-on modifiers for the number of munitions or TOF
Ripple
2 or more munitions will be released or fired in close succession.
BLIND
no visual contact with FRDLY a/c, ship, or ground position. Opposite of VISUAL
NO JOY
aircrew does not have visual contact with TGT or BANDIT. Opposite of TALLY.
TALLY
sighting a TGT, non-friendly a/c, or enemy position. Opposite of NO JOY
VISUAL
sighting of a FRNDLY aircraft or ground position or ship. Opposite BLIND
STARE
cue the laser spot search or tracker function on the specified laser code in relation to the specified ref. point.
