Special Purpose Munitions

Question 1

What does PDM stand for?

Answer 1

pursuit deterrent munition

Question 2

What type of munition is a M86 PDM?

Answer 2

bounding fragmentation

Question 3

How much does an M86 PDM weigh?

Answer 3

1.2lbs

Question 4

What type of fuse does an M86 PDM have?

Answer 4

integral

Question 5

What are the times for the M86 PDM?

Answer 5

25 seconds-circuit self check
60 seconds-trip wire deploys
75 seconds-fully armed
4 hours-self-destruct

Question 6

What are the M86 PDM employment techniques?

Answer 6

• slow enemy forces down
• temporarily protect equipment or charges and firing systems
• general defensive measure

Question 7

What does the Selectable lightweight munition (SLAM) use to defeat targets?

Answer 7

explosively formed penetrator (EFP)

Question 8

What does REPP stand for?

Answer 8

reusable environmental protective pack

Question 9

What are the modes of a SLAM?

Answer 9

• mine mode
• side attack mode
• timed mode
• command mode

Question 10

How many inches does an EFP need to form?

Answer 10

5”

Question 11

What are the selector switch times for the SLAM?

Answer 11

4, 10, or 24 hours

Question 12

What type of sensor does the SLAM use in side attack mode?

Answer 12

passive infrared sensor (PIR)

Question 13

What modes does the SLAM have anti-disturbance and anti-tamper?

Answer 13

• mine mode

- side attack mode

Question 14

What timeshare used on a timed mode SLAM?

Answer 14

15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes

Question 15

In what mode is the PIR and magnetic senior inoperable?

Answer 15

timed mode

Question 16

What blasting cap is needed for a SLAM when used in command mode?

Answer 16

blasting cap with M1A4

Question 17

After removing the safety pin from a SLAM in side attack and mine mode how long before it can fire?

Answer 17

2 minutes