MP Nav Weaponeering Flashcards

1
Q

What is MALB and when would you employ it?

A

Medium Altitude Level Bombing

The preferred profile for the employment of Precision Guided Munitions (PGMs) such as Paveway 4 (PWY4)

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2
Q

What is the MALB speed bracket for Texan?

A

M0.4 +/-0.02

Must release the weapon in a delivery ‘basket’, or cone, that tapers to the target

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3
Q

What symbology is used to fly MALB in the Texan?

A

BMB (Freefall) CCRP (Continuously Calculated Release Point)

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4
Q

What is the maximum simulated range of the gun?

A

4000ft

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5
Q

What is the meaning of BLIND?

A

No viz contact with friendly aircraft/ground position

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6
Q

What is the meaning of VISUAL?

A

Sighting of friendly aircraft/ground position

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7
Q

What is the meaning of CONTACT?

A

Acknowledges sighting of specified point

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8
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What is the meaning of TALLY?

A

Sighting of a TARGET

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9
Q

What is the meaning of NO JOY?

A

No viz contact with TARGET

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10
Q

What is the meaning of ABORT (with code)?

A

Terminate attack/do NOT release weapons

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11
Q

What is the meaning of IN (with HDG)?

A

Aircraft on final attack HDG, request permission to attack

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12
Q

What is the meaning of CLEARED HOT?

A

Permission for weapons release

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13
Q

What is the meaning of CONTINUE?

A

Continue with attack, expect further clearance

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14
Q

What is the meaning of BDA?

A

Battle Damage Assessment

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15
Q

What is the meaning of DANGER CLOSE?

A

Friendly troops within 300m of TARGET

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16
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What is the meaning of SWEEP?

A

Friendly Air clearing airspace

17
Q

What is the meaning of ESCORT?

A

Friendly Air supporting ingress/egress

18
Q

What is the meaning of SEAD?

A

Suppression of Enemy Air Defences