ATO Mission Computers Practice Test

In TACAN operation, which data are provided in transmit-receive mode?

Range Only Range, Bearing, and Station Identification Bearing Only Station Identification Only

Correct Answer:

Range, Bearing, and Station Identification

Explanation:

TACAN in transmit-receive mode is designed to give a complete navigation picture: you get range, bearing, and the station’s identification. The range comes from the DME-like two-way exchange—the interrogator and transponder timing provide the distance to the station. The bearing comes from the TACAN’s azimuth information, telling you the direction to the station. The station identification is continuously broadcast so you can confirm which TACAN site you’re tracking. Together, these three data items—distance, direction, and ID—are why this mode provides the full set of TACAN information.

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