AMD Shelter of Operations
Components of AMD Shelter
Emplace an AMD Shelter
Operate an AMD Shelter
Prepare an AMD Shelter Movement
100

How does a sheltered subsystem support engagement operations?

Engagement of enemy aircraft, while providing protection for friendly aircraft from friendly fire

100

Which power system converts 208 VAC into +28 VDC?

The back up battery assembly/DC power supply converts 208 VAC to +28 VDC

100

WHen examining the site for an AMD shelter, which items would you look for that might cause RF interference?

Towers, power lines, radars, etc. can cause RF interference

100

What are the 3 power sources for an AMD shelter?

10kw generator, Garrison/Shore power, shelter-to-shleter (Daisy Chain)

100

What is the name of the shelter location where generator power is connected?

Power is connected at the Power Entry Panel, J1 Import Power

200

What is the nomenclature for the Sensor C2?

AN/TSQ-252

200

Which system serves as the primary internal location for power distribution, control & monitoring?

The Power Distribution Panel (PDP)

200

What is the proper order of connecting the 3 types of cables?

1st connect ground cable(s), 2nd signal cable(s), & 3rd connect power cable(s)

200

What is the minimum amount of power generation needed to power 1 shelter

The minimum power generation required is 10kw

200

How far apart should you place the grounding pegs for the SWGS?

Grounding pegs should be placed approximately 4 feet apart

300

Name the 3 types of interference the shelter is designed to shield equipment from?

The shelter shields from EMI, RFI, & EMP

300

The _ acts as an uniterruptible power supply (UPS) & is designed to support AC powered equipment for maximum of 10 minutes with the HMMWV engine running at increased RPM.

The DC/AC Inverter acts as a UPS

300

How level does the HMMWV have to be before raising the QUEAM?

The HMMWV must be on less than a 10* slope

300

When a situation requires total power cut-off, how does the operator ensure that all power is cut?

The operator must turn off the circuit breakers at the source of power, given that the EMERGENCY POWER CUT-OFF switch does not sut-off powr to the PDU

300

In what order are cables disconnected when preparing the shelter for movement?

1st power cables are disconnected, 2nd sgnal cables, & 3rd gorund cables

400

What is the MCPS?

Modular Command Post System (Tent)

400

What is the location of the Emergency Power CUT-OFF switch?

The Emergency Power Cut-Off switch is located on the PTIP on the roadside rear

400

Which antenna is utilized if the SINCGARS antenna is not high enough to transmit/receive a good signal?

The OE-254 is used if the SINCGARS antenna is not high enough.

400

How would the operator route cables in the tent in order to reduce electrical interference and poor/no communication issues?

Power in the air, signal on the ground

400

What is the name of the shelter location where Garrison/Shore power is connected?

Power is connected at the Power Entry Panel, J1 Imprt Power

500

The nomenclature AN/TSQ-253(v)5 is used for what Shelter?

Battery Command Post (Btry CP)

500

What serves as the signal/data transmission interface for sheltered operations in the MCPS?

The STIP (Signal Tent Interface Panel)

500

When connecting the data LAN & TFOCA-II cables, what does the operator do with the dust caps?

The operator will connect the dust caps together

500

In the initialization order of the PFP, up to which step is mission essential for initial & continued operations?

Up to step 5 of the initialization order is essential

500

What is the nomenclature for the ABMOC Shelter?

AN/TSQ-253(v)4