Events that Comprise the Engagement Sequence
Search, Detection, Non-Precision Tracking, Designation, Precision Tracking, Fire Control and Launch, Missile Capture, Missile Guidance, Fuzing and Detonation, Kill Assessment
SAM Guidance Schemes
Command, Semi-Active, Ground Aided Inertial, SAGG/TVM
Guidance Laws
Line of Sight, Lead Angle, Proportional Navigation
Command Guidance
Missile does not have a seeker; TTR commands missile to target
Semi-Active Guidance
Missile has a seeker in it
Ground Aided Inertial Guidance
TTR tracks target and sends target location to missile via datalink; missile compares own location with target location and flies towards target
Line of Sight
Missiles constantly steers directly towards the target. Least efficient guidance law and requires more G's
Lead Angle
Missile steers ahead of target. requires less G's at endgame. Known as "Half Rectified
Proportional Navigation
Makes the line of sight angle constant. Most efficient. Missile has to have a seeker
Missile Capture
Only for command and some GAI systems. Radar must track both the target and missile.
Tactical Range
Slant range that a non-maneuvering fighter type aircraft can expect to receive fire from a particular gun with a high probability of hit.
Types of Fire Control
Optical, Electro-Optical, Radar
Types of Radar Fire Control
On-Carriage, Off-Carriage
Types of Fire Directors on Radar Fire Control Systems
Analog, Digital
Types of Fire used by ADA
Aimed, Barrage, Curtain
IR Missile Guidance System
Passive Homing
IR Missile Guidance Law
Proportional Navigation
Basic Components of IR SAM
Seeker Section, Control Section, Propulsion Section, Ejector Motor
# of IR Missile Generations
5
1st Generation Missile
Uncooled seeker. Rear aspect seeking
2nd Generation Missile
Cooled Seeker, Limited all aspect
3rd Generation Missile
Dual seeker, hardwired IRCCM
4th Generation Missile
Dual seeker, reprogrammable microprocessor (IRCCM)
5th Generation Missile
True Image Seeker
Switch
Tells the seeker there is a flare in the field of view
Types of Switches
Rise Time (Temporal), Multi-Color (Spectral [near IR, mid IR]), Kinematic (rate of change), Spatial (Distance)
Response
Tells seeker what to do after switch activated
Types of Responses
Simple Memory, Seeker Push Ahead, Seeker Push-Pull, Sector Attenuation, Electronic FoV Gating
Disadvantages of IR Missiles
Limited Range, Atmospheric Conditions, Tine Critical
ATGM Guidance Types
Semi-Active Laser Homing (Hellfire)
Automatic Command Line of Sight (AGM114L)
Semi-Automatic Command Line of Sight (TOW)
Manual Command Line of Sight (AT3)
Weapon System that makes Hind F Unique
Fixed 30mm cannon
Most Likely Method of Acquisition from FW
Visual
Limitation of Pulse Doppler AI Radar in Look Down Mode
Low or no radial velocity (beam or hover) - notch airspeed
Critical System that Determines Accuracy of Air to Air Gun
Gun Sight System
Components of GPS Constellation
Space Segment - 31 satellites
GPS Control Segment
User Segment
12 Step Execution Template
Routing/SoF, CAS Aircraft Check in, Situation Update, Gameplane, CAS Brief, Remarks/Restrictions, Readbacks, Correlation, Attack, Assess Effects, BDA, Routing/SoF
Gameplan
TMOI (minimum of TM)
Readback Requirements
4,6 Restrictions (FAH, ACA, TOT, PLA, DC)
Responsibilities of EFL
Fires
6 Missions of Assault Support Escort
Protection from FW Threat, Protection from RW Threat, Protection from Enemy Ground Threat, Route Reconnaissance, Clear LZ by Fire, TRAP
3 Escort Techniques
Attached, Detached, Combined
Billet in Battalion Responsible for Approving. Modifying, or Denying Fires
Fire Support Coordinator (FSC)
Key Members of TACP
FAC/JTAC, Radio Operator
First Step in Obj Area Planning
Problem Framing
Methods of Separation
Time, Lateral Distance, Altitude
Planned Contingencies
Immediate Reembark, Emergency Extract, TRAP, CASEVAC, Asset Attrition
Who the EXCHECK is specifically created for
MAGTF Commander
Three Major Sources of input to EXCHECK
MAGTF Commander
Mission Commander
Major Subordinate Elements
Time Standard for R2P2
6 hours from mission receipt to execution
R2P2 Sequence
Receipt of Mission, COA Development, COA Brief, Concurrent Detailed Planning, Confirmation Brief, Transition
4 general areas to become proficient at R2P2
Effective SOPs, Proficient Planning Cells, Anticipation and Intelligence, Efficient Jnformation Flow