Sites and Recon
Solid objects & foliage should NOT extend above the bottom of the antenna within ___________ meters of the antenna.
200 Meters
What piece of equipment is used to orient the antenna during sensor emplacement if the North Finding System (NFS) is inoperable?
Bore Sight Telescope Assembly
What is the Sentinel Radar’s nomenclature?
AN/MPQ-64 A3
What is the maximum wind speed that the Sentinel Radar can operate in?
52 MPH with gusts to 75 MPH
What switch is set to the “Normal” position prior to starting the generator?
Dead Crank
What are the three positions that should be considered and selected during RSOP?
Primary
Secondary
Supplement
What is the component that is inserted into the AN/TPX 57 that stores Mode 4/5 encryption Codes?
KIV-77
The Enhanced Sentinel Radar has a pencil beam width of ___________x___________ and a track radius of ___________km
2x2 and 40km
Seven major hazards exist that may result in death or serious injury, name three of those hazards.
Backing Vehicle
Antenna Rotation
ATG Fall
Electrical Shock
RF Radiation
Truck Fall
Soldering
What system provides an electrical ground for the shelter?
Surface Wire Grounding System (SWGS)
What are three of the site requirements to account for during emplacement of the sentinel radar?
slope of ground
height and density of foliage
trees relative to antenna
average terrain mask angle
other radar sets operating in the area
The ___________ contains circuit cards that perform radar control and signal processing, and provides interface between the Sentinel, RCT and external systems.
Signal Data Processor
A reading of 2400 mils indicates what direction?
South West
What TM covers the Destruction to Prevent Enemy Use for Sentinel, for instructions to destroy this equipment to prevent enemy use?
TM 43-0002-28
How long should the generator run before a load has been applied and after a load has been removed?
5 minutes
What are the three types of reconnaissance methods Sentinel teams employ while performing the RSOP tasks?
Map
Aerial
Ground
The ___________ is a receive-only antenna used to detect external RF jamming signals for electronic countermeasure (ECM) functions.
Auxiliary Feed Horn
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.
20 RPM
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
The Quick Erect Antenna Mast can be raised up to ___________.
10m
The AN/MPQ-64A3 can be emplaced in ___________ mins and march-ordered in ___________ mins.
30 and 30
What is accessed from the curbside work platform on the ATG trailer?
low voltage compartment
While performing PMCS on the Sentinel Radar in an enclosed area, what switch should you engage as a safety measure prior to initializing the system?
DUMMY load
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.
25 MPH, 60 MPH, 80 MPH
What are the three functions of the dead crank switch and what does each do?
Normal: engine starter cranking is controlled by the master switch on the generator control panel
Off: engine starter will not crank
Crank: engine starter may be cranked without starting the engine