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where does target selection begin

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area/theater commander level

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what is a target component

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any distinct element, installation or activity specially identified for attack

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3
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what does the use of a flow chart do

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helps identify critical components (choke points)

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4
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how do diesel electric locomotives run

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relays in the wheels that run motors in the wheels

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5
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what is a critical component to attack on a diesel electric locomotive

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the shaft that comes from the engine to the generator

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6
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what are journal boxes

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hold bearings for the wheels, use 2 pounds of explosives

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7
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what are the two types of electric locomotives

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third rail and overhead powerlines

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8
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what are some critical points of highway systems

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overpasses

dams

ferries

bridges/culverts

tunnels

cuts/fills

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9
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what are three types of demolitions

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reserved, deliberate and hasty

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10
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describe reserved demo

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commanded and planned at the tactical or strategic level

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11
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describe deliberate demo

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used when enemy interferrence during prep is unlikely

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12
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whats a key thing when doing hasty demo

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each charge is primed as it is placed

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13
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when planning bridge demo you give priority to what

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tension members over compression

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14
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what is the weakest point on a cantilever bridge

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the suspended span

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15
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whats the most vulnerable point on an artillery piece

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the breach block

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16
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when are aircraft most vulnerable

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during approach and departure

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17
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where do you attack radar dishes

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on the cone

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18
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when interdicting runways how do you place the charges

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15’ apart diagonally

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what are the most critical components of waterway systems

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ports, dams and locks

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20
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why are surface combatant vessels harder to attack

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they are thick hulled, multi-compartmented and may have swimmer defense mechanisms

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21
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how much coal do coal power plants keep on hand

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60-90 days

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22
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out of all the systems what is the most important factor

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electrical power

23
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what are the three classes of power plants

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base load

intermediate

peak load

24
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which plant produces energy at the least cost

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coal/base load

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which plant is the least cost effective
peak load
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which plant is the largest producer of energy
Nuclear
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what is the most critical component of the substation and where is it
the step down transformer, the middle of substation
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what is the analysis priorites for an energy complex
generation transmission/control distribution
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what are the types of energy generation for plants
thermal nuclear hydroelectric internal combustion unit
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what are the interdiction priorities for thermal plants
turbine generator assembly generator step up unit condensor boilers reactors plant control room outside elements
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which turbine does the steam go into first
high then intermediate then low
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what are the two purposes of the condensor
to turn the steam back to water and create vacuum for flow
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whats critical for the turbine/generator
lubrication
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T/F: schnabel special rail car is a key interdiction target
true
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what are the priorities of interdiction for a nuclear plant
turbine generator assembly generator step up unit condensor reactor plant control rooms misc outside elements
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what do nuclear plants use in the fuel rods
U-235
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what is the most critical element of a nuclear plant
water
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what are the two types of hydro-electric plants
seperated and combined
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what are the three types of turbine generator assembly
francis kaplan pelton
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what are the interdiction priorites for internal combustion unit plants
GSU engine generator assembly plant control rooms outside components
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when attacking Hangar pylons how many should you attack
3 and fall them in opposite directions and attack a 90 degree one if possible
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T/F: power grid control center/SCATA is a critical interdiction target
true
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what is second in priority to electric power systems
petroleum systems, have a great impact on military
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what are the priorites for both analysis and interdiction for petroleum systems
analysis: production transmission refining distribution interdiction: refining transmission distribution production
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what is the breakdown for crude oil products
50% gasoline 40% diesel, jet fuel, kerosine 10% residual fuel oil
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what is used to refine crude oil
fractioning tower
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what is a critical component for natural gas system
christmas tree valve
48
what is the most profitable element when attacking telecommunications
electrical power
49
for communication systems, what critical component comes from the rectifer
batteries with purified water
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what is the analysis and interdiction priorities for water supply systems
analysis: collection, transmission, treatment,distribution interdiction: treatment, collection, transmission, distribution
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for demo of water towers what is the formula
cubic feet/100 = pounds of explosives charge placed a min of 5 ft underwater
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how do you determine number of charges for triple nickle forty
N = W/5 -1
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how do determine charges for abutments more than 5' thick
N = W/2R
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describe the chain of events for a coal plant
hopper - bunkers - pulverizer - boiler -