WS/EO4: Introduction to Weapon Systems

Question 1

State the major components of a missile.

Answer 1

– Sensor group
– Guidance electronic group
– Warhead group
– Control Interface group
– Propulsion section
– Control section

Question 2

Describe and identify the elements that make up a weapon system.

Answer 2

A weapons system is a combination of one or more weapons with all related equipment, materials, services, personnel, and means of delivery and deployment (if applicable) required for self- sufficiency.

Question 3

State the major components of a Guided Bomb Unit (GBU).

Answer 3

• Computer control group
• WARHEAD
• Aerofoil group

Question 4

Describe the employment of naval weapons.

Answer 4

The employment of naval weapons involves deploying various types of weaponry from naval platforms, such as ships and submarines, to
achieve strategic, tactical, or defensive objectives.

• Surface Warfare
• Anti-Air Warfare
• Anti-Submarine Warfare
• Precision and Standoff Capabilities

Question 5

Describe the employment of air-to-air weapons.

Answer 5

Air to air weapons are specifically designed for use in aerial combat between aircraft. They typically utilise radar, infrared homing, or other guidance systems.

Question 6

Describe the employment of Surface-to-Air weapons.

Answer 6

• Surface-to-air weapons are employed for air defence, targeting, and
  engaging aircraft from the ground.
• They play a crucial role in protecting strategic assets, military
  installations from aerial attacks by aircraft or missiles.

Question 7

List the components of an IADS and explain its employment.

Intergrated Air Defence System

Answer 7

IADS consists of various components working together to detect,
track, and engage aerial threats.

– Sensors (RADAR/Detection systems)
– Command and Control (C2)
– Communication Systems
– Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs)
– Anti-Aircraft artillery
– Electronic Warfare systems
– IFF

Question 8

Describe Precision-Guided Munitions (PGM)

Answer 8

Guided weapon intended to destroy a point target and minimize collateral damage and increase lethality against intended targets.

Question 9

Components of a Weapon System

Answer 9

• Elements External to Weapon :
  – Launcher;
  – Search/seeker;
  – Tracking system;
  – Computer
  – Command link; &
  – Support elements.

Question 10

Describe IADS : Process

Answer 10

RADAR – Detects incoming threat
Communication systems used to disseminate information
C2 – Receives threat and analyses
SAMs – Deployed to engage and neutralize
RADAR – Continues tracking/Battle Damage Assessment

Question 11

list four Surface Warfare

Answer 11

• Anti-Ship Missile (AShM)
• Ballistic Missile
• Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
• Land Attack Missile (LAM)