18B Anti Tank Practice Exam

18B ANTI TANK PRACTICE

EXAM

Question 1: What is the primary guidance mechanism used by the FGM-148 Javelin

missile system?

Choices:

1) Semi-active laser homing 2) Wire-guided optical tracking 3) Passive infrared imaging seeker 4) Active radar homing

Correct Answer: Passive infrared imaging seeker

Explanation: The FGM-148 Javelin uses a passive infrared imaging seeker, allowing it to operate as a '�re-and-forget' system where the missile guides itself after launch.Page 1

Question 2: What are the two distinct attack modes of the FGM-148 Javelin?

Choices:

1) Top Attack and Direct Attack 2) Horizontal Attack and Vertical Attack 3) Line-of-Sight Attack and Beyond-Line-of-Sight Attack 4) Kinetic Intercept and Proximity Detonation

Correct Answer: Top Attack and Direct Attack

Explanation: The Javelin can be �red in Top Attack mode (to hit thinner turret roof armor) or Direct Attack mode (for bunkers, forti�cations, or frontal engagement).Question 3: What is the minimum engagement distance for the Javelin missile in Top Attack mode?

Choices:

1) 65 meters 2) 150 meters 3) 300 meters 4) 500 meters

Correct Answer: 150 meters

Explanation: In Top Attack mode, the minimum engagement distance is 150 meters to allow the missile su�cient altitude to execute its �ight pro�le.Page 2

Question 4: What is the primary danger zone distance in degrees and meters for the Javelin's backblast area?

Choices:

1) 90-degree cone extending 30 meters 2) 60-degree cone extending 25 meters 3) 45-degree cone extending 50 meters 4) 30-degree cone extending 15 meters

Correct Answer: 60-degree cone extending 25 meters

Explanation: The primary danger zone for a Javelin launch is a 60-degree fan extending 25 meters to the rear of the command launch unit.

Question 5: What type of weapon system is the M3 MAAWS (Carl Gustaf)?

Choices:

1) Smoothbore disposable rocket launcher 2) Ri�ed breech-loading recoilless weapon system 3) Wire-guided anti-tank missile system 4) Semi-automatic grenade launcher

Correct Answer: Ri�ed breech-loading recoilless weapon system

Explanation: The M3 MAAWS Carl Gustaf is an 84mm ri�ed, breech-loading, man-portable recoilless weapon system.Page 3