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this is one of the most significant components of air combat planning
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targeting cycle
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____ ____ is designed to determin the most _____ & _____ means of employing military forces to achieve desired objects.
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targeting cycle, effective, efficient
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this emphasizes swift, systematic disablement of the enemy's capability and will to wage war thru lethal & non-lethal means.
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Air Force philosophy
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this can be a geo area, instal, fac, piece of equip, or activity planned for capture, degradation, or destruction by military forces.
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target
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___ a process of selecting targets and matching an appropriate military response to disable or destroy them
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targeting
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what is a continuous, six phase process?
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targeting cycle
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what are the 6 phases of the targeting cycle?
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objectives & guidance, target development, weaponeering, force application, execution planning, combat assessment
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to whom does the primary responsibility for targeting rests with and at what level?
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JTF Cmdr, theater/operational level
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what are the four products the targeting cycle should provide?
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weapon system req, damage assessment criteria for determining success or failure, target material req, validated & prioritized target list
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what is the most important phase of the targeting cycle and why?
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Obj & guidance, it defines the dir the other phases will take
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what are goals used to meet national interests?
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objectives
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what comprises the rules & policies that govern how objectives are pursued?
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guidance
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Objectives must be ____ & ___ and well defined ones must be what 3 things?
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clear & concise, observable, measurable, attainable
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what are two denial characteristics?
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degree, duration
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what are 3 levels of objectives?
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national (broad concepts),
theater, command (sht term well defined) |
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who is responsible for establishing national objectives?
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NCA (national command authority)
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who is responsible for applying national objectives in the development of theater level objectives?
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Component cmdr
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commanders use theater objectives to develop what two plans?
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OPLANS, CONPLANS
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what lays the framework for the employment of forces?
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OPLANS, CONPLANS
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what are 2 forms of guidance?
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universal, self-imposed
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which guidance consists of both unwritten and written rules or war?
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universal
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universal guidance consists of what 2 rules of war?
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Principles of war,
LOAC |
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what is the section of written international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities?
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LOAC
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self-imposed guidance consists of what 2 things?
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ROE, cmd guidance
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hatare guideline that we impose upon ourselves?
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ROE
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what includes the systematic id & analysis of target systems & the component instal, sites, and entities that comprise those systems?
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target development
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what is oriented toward a goal, objective, or purpose, achieved thru its components?
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target system
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after target analysis, its been determined what components comprise the target system, t.d. requires an analysis of the system for 3 things
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Military importance
attack priority critical nodes |
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after analyzing a target system, what must be performed?
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a physical & functional analysis of the target elements
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what are 4 physical characteristcs of target analyses
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target loc
target area dimension element id element loc, layout & dimens |
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along with physical analysis, what must also be conducted
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functional analysis of target sys components
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functional analysis of a target serves what 3 things?
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Determin targets fxnl charac.
Id fxn of ea targ element & its relate to other elem Provide a breakdwn of ea t.e. comprising the target sys |
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when performing fxnl analysis, analysts should pay attention to what terM?
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critical elements
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what is defined as a component of an installation that, if destroyed or made inop, prohibits the instal fr fxning?
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critical element
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using material in targ folders, targeteer creates a _____ ____ _____
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prioritized target list
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a prioritized targ list is forwarded to who for what?
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cmd or designated rep for validation
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if validated, attacking the target becomes a ___ ___
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viable option
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what is the validated list called?
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target nomination list
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what phase does the best method of destroying, disrupting, or delaying a target & its fxns determind?
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weaponeering
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what is determining the expected results of lethal & non lethal weapons against a specific target?
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weaponeering
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weaponeering helps determine the ____ & ___ of platform/weapon to be used as well as their ______ ______, all of which are req to achieve a specified level of damage to a target?
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qty, type, deliver parameters
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What are 2 groups that influence weaponeering process?
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resource & weapon factors
other factors |
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where are the info dealing with resources and weapons factors found at?
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the bible- Joint munitions effectiveness manuals
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what is jmems?
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joint munitions effectiveness manuals
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what are a series of documents that cover just about everything you need to knw about weaponeering?
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JMEMS
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_____ _____ should be stated in the mission objective
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damage criteria
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standardized damage criteria are used for what?
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to measure mission objectives
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____ _____ is when planning to use chemical, conventional, or nuclear weapons, the weaponeer must id the target
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aimpoint selection
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what is the optimum loc to destroy the critical elements of the target?
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DPI/DMPI
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what does dpi/dmpi stand for?
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desired point of impact/ desired mean point of impact
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the outcome of weaponeering is a list of what 4 things?
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Fuzing for each target
optimal weapon systems aipoints munition |
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what gives the f.a. planners flexilbility in choosing different attack options?
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outcome of weaponeering list
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what combines data & recommendations fr the 3 previous phases with combat assesment result?
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f.a.
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what allows selection of the appropriate employment options to affect targets to the desired level?
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f.a.
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what is the result of f.a.?
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MAP , ATO
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WHAT IS MAP & ATO?
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master attack plan, air tasking order
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what is an optional doc derived from the TNL or ATO>
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MAP
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MAP includes what 4 info?
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msn #
attack sqnce target loc tot |
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what are 2 categories of attack sequence?
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attack in series/parallel
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what is also known as a frag order or frag?
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ATO/ITO
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where is the ato ito produced?
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AOC
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during what phase of the targeting cycle is the ato/ito produced?
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f.a.
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the ato/ito production cycle usualy spans for how long and consists of how many phases?
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30-72 hrs, 6
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which ato phase may last for any duration but normally covers a ____ hr period?
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executionphase, 24
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what is the type of cmd guidance that affects how a master attack plan is laid out?
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apportionment guidance
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apportionment guidance ids the cmdrs wt of effort, expressed as a %, by the ___ of msns assigned to a particul _____ ____ & ____ ____
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number of msns, msn type, geo area
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what are the f.a. levels?
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strategic
operational tactical |
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at what f.a. level are techniques used to conduct deliberate planning to ensure the cmdr has sufficient forces to conduct the campaign?
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strategic
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what is the primary level for f.a. & where daily atos are planned prepd & approved?
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operational
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which level do sqdrn cmdrs recommend changes their assigned mission?
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tactical
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what kind of changes can be recommended at the f.a. tactical level?
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# of aircraft
# of sorties aimpoints weapons load |
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what phase is bombs on targets?
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e.p.
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what 2 levels does e.p. take place?
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operational
tactical |
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what e.p. level are types of target materials and mapping products needed to perform a msn id at?
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operational
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exectuion of the ato is monitored during what e.p. level?
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operational
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what is the primary fxn performed by a unit at the tactical level?
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msn planning
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what e.p. level is bombs on target?
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tactical
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what is MPC what does it do?
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Mission planning cell
breaks out ato in order to determine what msns hav been tasked |
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what is the process of determining the effectiveness of military operations to ascertain whether the cmdrs objectives are met?
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combat assessment
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what is the objective of c.a.?
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to det the overall effectiveness of force applied during military ops and id recommend for course of future ops
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what are 3 subcats of c.a.?
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MEA, BDA, RE-ATTACK RECOMMENDATION
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what is an assessment of military force applied to determine the effectiveness of tactics, weapon systems, munitions, fuzing, and delivery system?
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MEA
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what 5 things does mea determine?
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tactics
weapon systems munitions fuzing delivery systems |
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what are 5 objectives of mea?
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weapon sys
munition performance tactics recommd changes to correct deficiencies id new sys require. |
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what are some far reaching effects of mea?
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id deficient in exist wpn sys
provide updates for db id tactics highlight tactics validate accuracy id need for upgrade |
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what is the key element of c.a.?
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bda
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what are 3 sub comp of bda?
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phys dmg assesment
fxnl dmg assessmt target sys assessmt |
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what are 5 general cats of phys dmg?
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destroyed
severe dmg moderate dmg light dmg no dmg |
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during physical assessmt, what 2 dmgs are also reported and what are the differences?
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collateral (bad), additional (good)
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structural dmg results from what?
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blast or fire or both
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what are 3 interpretation techniques for id blast dmg effects on imagery?
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presence of visible craters
circular apprnce of dmg sever dmg, encircled by leser degree of dmg |
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what are 3 interpretation technqs for fire dmg?
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no bomb craters visible
sq/rectangle dmg patterns discolor of adjacent area by ash & smoke |
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material & equipment in a bldg are soft and vulnerable to both what effects?
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blast & frag
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what are the 6 cats of fxnl dmg cats?
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fxn destroyed
degradation lt fxnl dmg mod fxnl dmg severe fxnl dmg no fxnl degradation |
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what missions shut down enemy comm, preventing enemy sys fr coord attacks against friendly forces?
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compass call
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compasscall msns are known as?
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defense suppression msns
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what is the best way to achieve an accurate report and what does it help?
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all intell, negat enemy tactical deception measure during bda
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bda is performed at what 4 levels
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national
theater component (mostly) unit |
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whats the last component of c.a. ?
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re-attack recommendation/msn assessmt
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what phase does tct take place?
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execution monitoring in e.p. phase
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what is primarily concerned w/ targets of high value & require immediate response, or have a limited window of vulnerability?
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tct
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tct attacks are crtical to ensure what?
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the successful execution of JFC ops
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tst poses or will pose what?
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clear & present danger to friendly forces, maybe lucrative, fleeing targets of opportunity.
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6 steps of tct?
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find
fix track target engage assess |
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what sets the basic procedural framework for components to expedite targeting tct/tsts
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cmdrs objectives & guidance
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what are 5 poss tcts?
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mrl
mobile high threat sams tbm wmd c2 vehicles |
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under what circumstances do ordinary fixed targets such as power stations be classified as tst?
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if they present a lucrative opportunity & support overall objective of the OPORD
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primary weapons systems suitable for tct attacks in an op area are dependent upon what 3 factors
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proximity of component sys
suitability of cpnt sys against a target wpn sys response time |
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gp bombs can be used for what 2 things?
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guided weapons, mines
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what are the 4 dmg mechs for gp bombs?
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frag, incend, crater, blast
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which bombs are not retarded, or retarded?
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non-retarded=high alt
retard=low alt |
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what are 2 methods of retarding a gp bomb?
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real attached fins
parachute retard/ballutes |
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how are gp bombs dropped?
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pairs or sticks
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what are the 4 mk 80 series bombs and wt, and who use them?
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mk 81- 250 lbs - navy
mk 82- 500 lbs- af mk 83- 1000 -navy mk 84- 2000 - af |
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how much does the moab weigh?
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21,000 lbs, 18,000= filler
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which missile contains a 24 lb shaped charge warhead?
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agm 114 hellfire
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what are 2 laser designation modes for agm114?
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autonomous
remote |
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what are 5 common operating principles of lgbs?
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all use semi-active homing
aka gbus becomes dumb bomb is lost homes in on laser energy signal fr launcraft, other, or grd sce |
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what are the paveway 2 gbus?
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10, 12, 16
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how much does the 10, 12, 16 gbus weigh?
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10= mk84
12= mk 82 whd 16= mk 83 navy whd |
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which gbus are pavewya 3?
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24, 27, 28
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which gbu is carried only by the f117?
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gbu 27
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what are two notable penetration weapons?
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blu 109= 2000 lbs
blu 13= 2x +100 more lbs of filler |
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which penetration bomb has delay fuze tail?
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blu 109
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which penetration bomb perforates thru 20 ft of concrete?
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blu 113
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a dispenser contains how many submun?
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3-717
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what are the dmg mechs for cbu?
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blast, frag, incen, shaped charges, crater
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the pattern of cbu varies on what 3 things?
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altitude
#of subs delivery conditions |
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the cbu 52 consists of what two things?
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suu 30, 220 blu 61 ab
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which cbu causes a doughnut or toroidal?
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cbu 52
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which cbu is a conventional munition designed to achieve multiple kills per pass?
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cbu 97 sfw
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cbu 97 hits what things?
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vehicles
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what does the cbu 97 consist of?
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suu 66, 10 blu 108 (40 projectiles per dispenser)
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if a cbu 97 fails to detect target it self destructs at what time?
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8 sec after release
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which munition system deploys 2 types of mines simultaneously?
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gater cbu 89
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what are 2 mines of the gator?
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blu91-a-t bidirect
blu 92- ap- grd burst tripline |
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fuzes serve what 2 basic purposes?
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safe storage & handling
launch of wpn & initiate frng sqnc @ approp time |
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what are 3 principal modes of initiation?
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impact
proximity time |
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which fuze initiation designed to fxn w/ least poss delay on microseconds?
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instantaneous/sq fuze
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which fuze range from milliseconds to days?
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delay
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which fuze are inertia activated tail fuze and have an inherent delay of approx 3 milliseconds?
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non-delay
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what are 5 wpn effects of whds?
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frag
blast crate fire shaped charge |
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how is a wpn signature determined?
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weapon type, fuze
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