TA Railroad System Flashcards
1
Q
- What makes railroad system be good target for unconventional forces?
A
Easy to access, and takes small amount of effort to create huge effect, spread over large geographic area
2
Q
- What is Railroad system priority of attack?
A
Division HQ/Signal links Yard terminals and control centers Track and structures Locomotives Rolling Stocks
3
Q
- Track destruction should be accomplished at:
A
Curves, switches, frogs, and crossovers
4
Q
- What is the minimum gap of rail destruction?
A
At minimum 20 feet, outside of a curve
5
Q
- What is the most critical factor in railroad tunnel demolitions?
A
The types of rock
6
Q
- What is “T” type demolition well in tunnel destruction?
A
750 lbs per ends of the well that have a 15 ft thick “Burden”
7
Q
- True or False: Railroad are most vulnerable to unconventional warfare forces?
A
True
8
Q
- What are the three types of Locomotives?
A
Diesel-electric, Electric, and Steam
