MK49MOD0 ROSAM Flashcards
CCD
Charge coupled device (color camera)
FLIR
Forward looking infrared
Mil adjustment increments
.5, 1, 5 mils
GWS
Gun weapon station (where the gun is)
WS
Weapon station (where the controls are)
BRS
Break release system
- allows movement of system while on service mode
CSP
Commander safety panel
- requires OIC authorization to take off safe
Overriding safety
MFD
Multifunction display (screen)
What happens when zooming in, or out
Zooming in reduces field of view
Zooming out increases field of view
Why is ROSAM better than crew served (situation dictating)
10x more accurate than crew served
10x more rounds on target than crew served
If the system is on “fire” but control is blinking…
Need to switch Commander Safety Panel off safe
Service mode is…
Most stable platform of shooting
Manual mode
If ROSAM fails, disengage traverse and elevation pins, operate by hand
WSCU
Weapon station control unit