Air-Laid Mines And Torpedoes

Question 1

A MK 46 Mods torpedo can be assembled into how many recoverable exercise configurations

Answer 1

Three

Question 2

To suspend MK 46 torpedoes from the bomb racks or shackles of the launching aircraft , which of the following suspension band configurations can be used

Answer 2

Two MK 78 Mod 0 only

Question 3

Component location information for a MK 46 torpedo is contained in what NAVSEA publication

Answer 3

SW512-AO-ASY-010

Question 4

To ensure a predictable air trajectory and water entry without causing structural damage to a MK 46 torpedo , what means is used

Answer 4

Air stabilizer

Question 5

What is the major advantage of using Otto II fuel in torpedoes

Answer 5

It requires a short turnaround time for exercise weapons

Question 6

Otto fuel II safety , storage , and handling instructions are contained in which of the following NAVSEA publications

Answer 6

S6349-AA-MMA-010

Question 7

When a person is initially exposed to Otto II fuel vapors , what symptoms could occur

Answer 7

All answers are correct
A. Headache and dizziness
B. Nasal congestion
C. A drop in blood pressure

Question 8

Aircraft laid mines are used in which of the following types of operations

Answer 8

Offensive or defensive

Question 9

Magnetic , acoustic , and pressure mines are grouped into which of the general classifications

Answer 9

Influence only

Question 10

Depending on the type of mine , the explosive system may contain which of the following components

Answer 10

A booster , a main charge , and an initiating system

Question 11

Air-laid mines contain which of the following types of explosives

Answer 11

HBX, Comp B , H6 or TNT

Question 12

The arming device in an air-laid mine consist of a _____ switch piston and a ______ aligning piston

Answer 12

Hydrostatic , explosive

Question 13

A MK 63 service mine is classified as what type of mine

Answer 13

A bottom mine

Question 14

What safety device is used in a MK 65 mine

Answer 14

MK 45

Question 15

Mines must be jettisoned in water that is at least how many feet deep

Answer 15

800

Question 16

What is the primary weapon used in anti submarine warfare

Answer 16

The torpedo

Question 17

what torpedo is one of the primary weapons used in antisubmarine warfare (ASW)

Answer 17

MK 46 Mods

Question 18

the MK 46 Mods torpedo can be assembled into one warshot (tactical) and how many recoverable exercise torpedo ( REXTORP) configurations

Answer 18

three

Question 19

what torpedo is the next generation lightweight , variable speed , antisubmarine torpedo that combines the MK 50 search and homing system with the propulsion system of the MK 46 torpedo for optimized performance in shallow water

Answer 19

MK 54

Question 20

the MK 31 Mod 0 or what other air stabilizers are used on torpedoes configured for helicopters

Answer 20

MK 31 Mod 1

Question 21

what is the propellant for the propulsion system of the MK 46 Mods and MK 54 Mods torpedo

Answer 21

Otto Fuel II

Question 22

when in a thin layer , such as a spill , stain , or leak , Otto FuelII is what color

Answer 22

yellow-orange

Question 23

what is the ingredient of medical concern in Otto Fuel II

Answer 23

nitrated ester

Question 24

the primary objective of what is effectively defend or control vital straits , port approaches , convoy anchorages , and seaward coastal barriers

Answer 24

naval mines

Question 25

what is the principal method of making large-scale mining attacks on enemy coastal and port areas

Answer 25

aircraft mine delivery

Question 26

mines are classified by intended use , method of delivery , position assumed when laid , method of actuation , or what else

Answer 26

weight

Question 27

what is the main element of the mine

Answer 27

mine case

Question 28

the amount of explosives used in air-laid mines ranges from 160 pounds to how many pounds

Answer 28

1,300

Question 29

what devices are usually small explosives that blow or open a hole in the mine case to sink it

Answer 29

auxiliary

Question 30

what is a combination of a hydrostatic switch piston and an explosive aligning piston

Answer 30

arming device

Question 31

what mechanisms are the only type of firing mechanisms currently used in aircraft mines

Answer 31

influence-actuated

Question 32

what type of mine is fired by the initiation of an enclosed microphone which picks up the sound waves generated by a nearby ship's rotating screws or other operating machinery

Answer 32

acoustic

Question 33

the MK 65 Mods mine is a how many pound , air-laid , all modular , influence actuated , bottom mine used against submarine and surface target

Answer 33

2,000 lb

Question 34

to conform to safety and ammunition stowage requirements , mines are normally received aboard ship in what assembly configurations

Answer 34

C or D

Question 35

no mine is jettisoned safe in water that is less than how many feet deep with positive assurance that it isn't a hazard

Answer 35

800