Sentinal
All of the following are characteristics which must be considered in selecting sites for Sentinel teams except:
A) Positions make maximum use of available cover and concealment to facilitate survivability.
B) Positions should be within 300 meters of plotted positions in the original Sentinel design.
C) Ability to sustain effective communications (voice and data) with other teams and the command post.
D) Primary and secondary positions.
B) Positions should be within 300 meters of plotted positions in the original Sentinel design.
What switch is set to the “Normal” position prior to starting the generator?
Dead Crank
What is the full nomenclature of the IFF interrogator the will be filled with mode 4 or 5 codes that is house in the AN/MPQ64-A3 antenna array?
A) AN/TPX-56
B) AN/TPX-57
C) KIV-76
D) KIV-77
B) AN/TPX-57
Solid objects & foliage should NOT extend above the bottom of the antenna within ___________ meters of the antenna.
200 Meters
The Quick Erect Antenna Mast can be raised up to ___________.
A) 12m
B) 6m
C) 15m
D) 10m
D) 10m
Describe the Stare Mode Function.
The stare mode feature interrupts the sensor rotation cycle to improve the tracking quality of a potential threat.
What is the purpose or function of the dead crank switch?
The engine starter may be cranked without starting the engine by positioning switch to CRANK. With the switch positioned to NORMAL, engine starter cranking is controlled by the MASTER SWITCH on the generator control panel. With the switch in the OFF position, the engine starter will not crank.
The PIN is a five-character octal value (00000-37777) for display to operators. It is a unique ID assigned to a platform. This describes what Mode?
A) Mode 3
B) Mode 4
C) Mode 5
D) Mode 6
C) Mode 5
The QEAM can be deployed in winds up to ___________ mph. Directional pointing accuracy is maintained in winds up to ___________ mph. Maximum survival wind speed is ___________ mph.
A) 25 MPH, 45 MPH, 80 MPH
B) 25 MPH, 35 MPH, 50 MPH
C) 30 MPH, 45 MPH, 60 MPH
D) 25 MPH, 60 MPH, 80 MPH
D) 25 MPH, 60 MPH, 80 MPH
How many positions or sites should be considered and selected during RSOP and what are they?
A) Two, Primary and Secondary
B) Three, Primary, Secondary and Emergency
C) Two, First and Second
D) Three, Primary, Secondary and Supplement
D) Three, Primary, Secondary and Supplement
When setting the Sentinel radar to low altitude, the radar rotation speed is set to ___________ RPM and radar coverage is 5 degrees above the terrain.
A) 20 RPM
B) 30 RPM
C) 3.14 RPM
D) 3.15 RPM
A) 20 RPM
Prior to a before operation PMCS, you must ______ .
Check ground.
What are the five Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) modes?
1, 2, 3A, 4, 5
The Surface Wire Grounding System (SWGS) provides ___________.
Provides the system with electrical ground for the shelter.
In regard to Weapons Control Status, what does Weapons Tight indicate?
That the weapons system may only be fired at targets identified as hostile in accordance with current track identification criteria
Define and describe the “dead space” above the Sentinel Radar.
“Cone of Silence” / Radius that is not covered by the radar.
What is the normal operating oil pressure for the 10KW Generator?
25-60 PSI
What does FAAD and AMDWS stand for?
Forward area air defense Air missile defense weapons systems
What type of shelter is at the battery level?
C2
What are the three types of reconnaissance methods Sentinel teams employ while performing the RSOP tasks?
Map, Aerial, Ground
What is the maximum wind speed that the Sentinel Radar can operate in?
A) 65 MPH
B) 52 MPH with gusts to 75 MPH
C) 40 MPH with gusts to 70 MPH
D) 75 MPH
B) 52 MPH with gusts to 75 MPH
How long should a generator engine warm up before applying a load?
5 minutes
What is the component that is inserted into the AN/TPX 57 that stores Mode 4/5 encryption Codes?
KIV-77
What is the role of the TacLink?
Translator to send and receive data from the FAAD to other equipment
TM 43-0002-28 refers to the Destruction to Prevent Enemy Use for the Sentinel, what are 3 out of the 6 methods prescribed.
Demolition, Fire, Weapons Fire, Mechanical, Improper Operation, Natural Surroundings