Air Defense Basics
TFCC
TBCP
Launcher
Sensor
100

ADW White (Doctrine Definition)

Attack by hostile aircraft or missiles are improbable.

REF: (ATP 3-01.91)

100

What does TFCC stand for?

THAAD Fire Control & Communication

REF: (ATP 3-01.91)

100
What Console role does the TBCP fight from?

Battle Monitor and Control

100

What does TMA Stand for?

Touch Monitor Assembly

100

What power is applied from the CEU to the AEU?

4160VAC

200

Distances for the following:

CRBM:

SRBM:

MRBM:

IRBM:

ICBM:


<300KM

300-1000KM

1000-3000KM

3000-5500KM

>5500KM

200

WCS FREE:

WCS TIGHT:

WCS HOLD:

May engage any target not positively identified as friendly

May engage any target positively identified as hostile 

May NOT engage unless directed by HEU or Self Defense

200

What port does the Fiber from the TBCP connect IOT integrate with the TFCC

LCS Roadside Demarcation panel

200

What is the safety distance for a Missile Round Hazard?

381M/1250FT.

200

How many SAMs are located inside the Radar?

72

300

What are the missile phases of flight?

Boost, Midcourse, Terminal

300

In your engagement queue, when does a track become highlighted as RED

When the TTLC has hit 25s
300

Who do we get out messages from IOT see tracks on the ADSI?

Sentinel

300

What is the tolerance for the slope when emplacing the launcher?

+/- 10 Degrees

300

What are the 3 temperature settings on the CEU?

30, 40, and 50 Degrees C

400

Name 6 threats THAAD has no defense against

ABTs, SAMs, Cruise Missiles, Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, UAS/UAV.

400

What F series message is sent at 6s when the status of the engagement changes to COMMITTED?

F416, MAC (Missile Acquisition Command).

400

What does ADAM cell stand for?

Air Defense and Airspace Management Cell Operation

400

What is Black and Blue represent on the Fuel Indicator and Humidity Indicator?

MMH Leak

Humidity outside tolerance

400

What does TRIMM stand for and how many of them are there?

Transmit & Receive Integrate Microwave Module. 3,168

500

What is the THAAD Mission Statement

The mission of the THAAD Battery is to protect the Homeland, deployed military forces, friends and allies from short range and medium range ballistic missiles.

500

Name 5 reasons the TFCC will consider a target for re-engagement as discussed in the SUG.

F272 Non compliance report to a F416 message

Receipt of a Hit assessment 

TFCC determined the interceptor is errant

Launcher reported Launch Abort to the TFCC

Launcher reported Launch Failed to the TFCC

Failed acquisition of the Kill Vehicle was reported to the TFCC

THAAD Radar responded with a F272 Non Compliance Report to the initial F300 Intercept Support Plan

500

Name the 6 PPLI J Series messages

 

2.0 - Indirect Interface Unit PPLI

2.2 Air PPLI

2.3 Surface PPLI

2.4 Subsurface PPLI

2.5 Land Point PPLI

2.6 Land Track PPLI

500

What is MMH (Spelt correctly)

Monomethylhydrazine

500

What are the Operating Status's selectable from your D&C screen?

Maintenance

Standby Not Ready

Standby Ready

Live Ops Ready

Live Ops Active

Digital Simulation Ready

Digital Simulation Active

Analog Simulation Ready

Analog Simulation Active

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