where does target selection begin
area/theater commander level
what is a target component
any distinct element, installation or activity specially identified for attack
what does the use of a flow chart do
helps identify critical components (choke points)
how do diesel electric locomotives run
relays in the wheels that run motors in the wheels
what is a critical component to attack on a diesel electric locomotive
the shaft that comes from the engine to the generator
what are journal boxes
hold bearings for the wheels, use 2 pounds of explosives
what are the two types of electric locomotives
third rail and overhead powerlines
what are some critical points of highway systems
overpasses
dams
ferries
bridges/culverts
tunnels
cuts/fills
what are three types of demolitions
reserved, deliberate and hasty
describe reserved demo
commanded and planned at the tactical or strategic level
describe deliberate demo
used when enemy interferrence during prep is unlikely
whats a key thing when doing hasty demo
each charge is primed as it is placed
when planning bridge demo you give priority to what
tension members over compression
what is the weakest point on a cantilever bridge
the suspended span
whats the most vulnerable point on an artillery piece
the breach block
when are aircraft most vulnerable
during approach and departure
where do you attack radar dishes
on the cone
when interdicting runways how do you place the charges
15' apart diagonally
what are the most critical components of waterway systems
ports, dams and locks
why are surface combatant vessels harder to attack
they are thick hulled, multi-compartmented and may have swimmer defense mechanisms
how much coal do coal power plants keep on hand
60-90 days
out of all the systems what is the most important factor
electrical power
what are the three classes of power plants
base load
intermediate
peak load
which plant produces energy at the least cost
coal/base load
which plant is the least cost effective
peak load
which plant is the largest producer of energy
Nuclear
what is the most critical component of the substation and where is it
the step down transformer, the middle of substation
what is the analysis priorites for an energy complex
generation
transmission/control
distribution
what are the types of energy generation for plants
thermal
nuclear
hydroelectric
internal combustion unit
what are the interdiction priorities for thermal plants
turbine generator assembly
generator step up unit
condensor
boilers
reactors
plant control room
outside elements
