18B ANTI TANK PRACTICE
EXAM
Question 1: What is the primary guidance mechanism used by the FGM-148 Javelin
missile system?
Choices:
1) Semi-active laser homing 2) Wire-guided optical tracking 3) Passive infrared imaging seeker 4) Active radar homing
Correct Answer: Passive infrared imaging seeker
Explanation: The FGM-148 Javelin uses a passive infrared imaging seeker, allowing it to operate as a '�re-and-forget' system where the missile guides itself after launch.Page 1
Question 2: What are the two distinct attack modes of the FGM-148 Javelin?
Choices:
1) Top Attack and Direct Attack 2) Horizontal Attack and Vertical Attack 3) Line-of-Sight Attack and Beyond-Line-of-Sight Attack 4) Kinetic Intercept and Proximity Detonation
Correct Answer: Top Attack and Direct Attack
Explanation: The Javelin can be �red in Top Attack mode (to hit thinner turret roof armor) or Direct Attack mode (for bunkers, forti�cations, or frontal engagement).Question 3: What is the minimum engagement distance for the Javelin missile in Top Attack mode?
Choices:
1) 65 meters 2) 150 meters 3) 300 meters 4) 500 meters
Correct Answer: 150 meters
Explanation: In Top Attack mode, the minimum engagement distance is 150 meters to allow the missile su�cient altitude to execute its �ight pro�le.Page 2
Question 4: What is the primary danger zone distance in degrees and meters for the Javelin's backblast area?
Choices:
1) 90-degree cone extending 30 meters 2) 60-degree cone extending 25 meters 3) 45-degree cone extending 50 meters 4) 30-degree cone extending 15 meters
Correct Answer: 60-degree cone extending 25 meters
Explanation: The primary danger zone for a Javelin launch is a 60-degree fan extending 25 meters to the rear of the command launch unit.
Question 5: What type of weapon system is the M3 MAAWS (Carl Gustaf)?
Choices:
1) Smoothbore disposable rocket launcher 2) Ri�ed breech-loading recoilless weapon system 3) Wire-guided anti-tank missile system 4) Semi-automatic grenade launcher
Correct Answer: Ri�ed breech-loading recoilless weapon system
Explanation: The M3 MAAWS Carl Gustaf is an 84mm ri�ed, breech-loading, man-portable recoilless weapon system.Page 3