Block VI

Question 1

What is AIM

Answer 1

Air-launched, Intercept-Aerial, Guided Missile

Question 2

What is AGM

Answer 2

Air-launched, Surface-Attack, Guided Missile

Question 3

Explain Retarded

Answer 3

Used for Low level bombing, Fins open to slow weapon and allow A/C to leave the area

Question 4

Explain Non-Retarded

Answer 4

Used for High level bombing, Fins remain closed allowing weapon to fall unimpeded to target

Question 5

What is Active and Semi-Active guidance systems

Answer 5

Active- Target Illumination is supplied by a component in the missile
Semi-Active- Missile gets its Target Illumination from an external source

Question 6

What is the BRU-32

Answer 6

Bomb ejector rack used on the A/C

Question 7

What is the location and purpose of the ICM Switch

Answer 7

Left Forward of the fuselage
In the Safe position (extended) all counter measure dispensing in Inhibited
In the Armed position (flush) all counter measure dispensing in enabled

Question 8

What is the CLC

Answer 8

Command Launch Computer

Used to control and monitor the High Speed Anti-Radiation missile (HARM) located in door 13R

Question 9

What is the AN/ALE-50

Answer 9

A towed active RF decoy

Question 10

Describe the AGM-84

Answer 10

Air to Ground missile with a conventional warhead used as a Anti-Ship weapon

Question 11

Describe AGM-88

Answer 11

High Speed Anti-Radiation missile (HARM)- Air to Ground missile with a conventional warhead that uses proportional guidance to home in on threat radar emissions