Armament Flashcards
EAWS (37 cards)
Explosive Handling/Certification
to ensure after the training the ability to properly and safely perform all functions and tasking involving explosive devices also that they are certified to handle devices and set guidelines
Suspension/Accessory Equipment
used to SUSPEND and RELEASE stores, bombs and a variety of missiles
CADS
Cartridge Actuated Devices
Whats the purpose of CADS
small explosives filled cartridges used to fire other explosives or release mechanisms
Define AIM
air to air missle
Define AGM
air to ground missile
CATM
Captive Air Training Missile
Define CATM
all types of missiles other than service or tactical
Define HERO
Hazard Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance
Retarded Bomb
used during low level bombing, slow
Non-Retarded Bomb
used during high level bombing, fast
Color Yellow of Weapons
high explosives
Color Brown of Weapons
rocket motor
Color Blue of Weapons
training round or inert weapon
Weapons Guidance System, Active
target illumination is supplied by component in missile
Weapons Guidance System, Semi-Active
when missile gets its target illumination from external source
Weapons Guidance System, Passive
directing intelligence is received from the target
Flares
give off infrared energy
Chaff
tiny pieces of heated aluminum
Hazards with Forward Firing Ordnance
don’t stand in front or behind
Types of Bomb/Ejector Racks
BRU-32, BRU-41, BRU-42
Location and purpose of the ICM switch
safety switch by the nose of A/C
Armament Control Processor Set
SMS Component
stores management set, provide electrical interface the weapon stations, aircraft switching and related a/c systems
Command Lauch Computer
SMS Component
to control and monitor the high speed anti radiation (HARM) missile