General Knowledge
Nomenclature

Generator/
Shelter
Sentinel Radar
Warning systems
100

What are two ways to search for information using the IETM?

Table of contents and Index

100

QEAM

Quick Erect Antenna Mast

100

Before operating a generator what is the first thing you should do? 

Make sure that you are grounded properly.

100
What is the purpose of the elevation hand crank?

Erecting and Stowing the Antenna

100

5 IFF Identification modes

1,2,3A,4 and 5

200

Purpose of EPLRS radio is?

Provides send only CONOPS data communications.

200

PAM

Power Amplification Module

200

The Generator should idle for at least how long? 

5 minutes minimum 

200

Dead space above Sentinel Radar

“Cone of Silence”

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ADW Red

An attack by hostile aircraft or missile is imminent or in progress.

300

What is the purpose of the KIV-77?

A removable module used to generate the challenge sequence for Mode 4 interrogations and reply decoding.

300

What does ATS stand for?

Air Traffic Services

300

Surface Wire Grounding System…

Provides the system with Electrical Ground for the Shelter.

300

What is a characteristic of a SINGARS radio?

Provides voice communication during movement or operation of the Sentinel.

300

Describe early warning.

Function that allows the commander to apply maximum combat power and is critical to preservation of the force.

400

QEAM can be deployed on a maximum of how many degrees on a slope?

15 degrees.

400

FMTV

Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles

400

What indicator comes on when antenna azimuth or elevation hand crank interlock is open or when an antenna azimuth drive fault is detected?

ANT FAULT

400

What is the Technical manual that the operator should use for the Sentinal 

The training manual TM 9-1430-740-10

400

ADW White

Attack by hostile aircraft is improbable.

500

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


500

What does SWGS stand for?

Surface Wire Grounding System

500

Describe Staremode function

The stare mode feature interrupts sensor rotation cycle to improve tracking quality of a potential threat.

500

The Sentinel is a subsystem of what 2 components?

FAAD and C2I systems

500

A reading of 5600 mils gives you what direction?

Northwest