Threat Weapon Systems Flashcards
Define a Combat Recon Vehicle
Not designed to initiate combat but survive it if engaged.
What are some examples of CRVs?
Armored scout cars, light patrol vehicle, light strike vehicle.
Define a Main Battle Tank
Tracked and heavily armored vehicles that weigh 40-70 tons. Mobile, survivable and lethal.
Describe Anti-Tank weapon type
1) Field Guns
2) ATGM
3) Rockets and Grenades
4) Mines
Describe an APC.
Carries troops closer to the battle and then dismounts them.
Describe IFVs
Designed to fight with soldiers on board or in direct support of troops.
What are the 5 categories of Artillery?
1) Command and Recon
2) Cannon
3) SPG
4) MLRS
5) Mortars
What is the difference between a Ballistic and Cruise missile?
Football vs an Aircraft.
Ballistic = High trajectory
Cruise = Low trajectory
Define ADA
Weapons and equipment for actively combating air target from the ground.
Define SHORAD
Short Range Air Defense
Define MANPADS
Man Portable Air Defense System
Define IADS
Integrated Air Defense System. System of Systems.
What is a defining characteristic of radar guided SAMs?
Large and visible radar antenna, usually vehicle mounted.
What is a defining characteristic of IR guided SAMs?
Mounted on missile itself, usually small, MANPADs
What are the classifications of RW A/C?
Light, Attack, Multirole, Transport, and Recon
What are the classifications of FW A/C?
Fighter/Interceptor, Strike, Ground Attack, Multi-role, bombers, special mission, and transport A/C
What is unique about UAVs?
Cheap, easy to weaponize and hard to counter.
