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DO NOT

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1) DO NOT operate Launching EQPT switch
2) DO NOT Operate Platform Mode switch
3) DO NOT Turn Main Power off
4) DO NOT Turn ITAS Power off

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Describe the TOW missile

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The TOW missile is a tube-launched, optically-tracked and wire or wireless command-link guided missile.

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Missile Sections

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1) Missile Case
2) Warhead Section
3) Electronics Section
4) Flight Motor Section
5) Center Section
6) Aft Section

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How is the TOW missile held in places in the missile case?

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By a two position holdback pin
(Adv. pp 350)

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Warhead Section
(Contents)

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  • Ogive Assembly
  • Warhead Assembly
  • Safety & Arming Device

(Adv. pp. 350)

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Describe the Ogive Assembly (Functions)

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Forms the front of the warhead.

Function 1: Aerodynamic cover for the forward end of the missile during flight.

Function 2: Detonate the fuze in the safety and arming device upon contact with the target.

(Adv. pp 350)

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Crush Switch

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Located in the ogive

Senses impact with the target and initiates detonation of the warhead.

(Adv. pp 350)

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Magnetometer

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Identifies a specific amount of iron in the armored vehicle (usually the engine block).

(Adv, pp 358)

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Profilometer

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Laser measuring device that determines a precise profile of a tank or tank like target.

(Adv. pp 358)

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TOW 2A Warhead Assembly (Contains)

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6in. shaped charge device consisting of a multiple-angle liner and explosive charge.

17” extensible probe with 1.5in precursor charge

(Adv. pp 350)

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TOW 2B Warhead Assembly

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2, 5in. Warhead units and S&A device

(Adv. pp 350)

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TOW BB Warhead Assembly

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Fragmenting high explosive warhead unit with S&A device.

(Adv. pp 350)

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S&A Device

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Arms the explosive for detonation when the missile has been successfully launched and flown to a safe distance from the launcher, and fires a directional electro-explosive charge to detonate the warhead when the target is “sensed” either by a crush switch or by the sensors in the TOW 2B family or the crush switch in the TOW 2A family.

(Adv. pp 351)

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Electronics Section

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Located in the Aft Section

  • Contains the Digital Electronic Unit (DEU)
  • Receives missile steering signals from the attitude control gyro
  • DMOIC
    (Adv. pp 351)
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Digital Missile Ordnance Inhibit Circuit (DMOIC)

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Disables the missile preventing launch motor ignition, flight motor ignition, or warhead arming if the missile fails to follow the proper sequence of operations.

(Adv. pp 351)

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Flight Motor Section

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Propels the missile toward the target.

The flight motor case consists of two parts (aft and forward) and when conjoined serves as part of the missile skin.

(Adv. pp 351)

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Center Section

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  • Center Section Case
  • Attitude Gyro
  • Missile Batteries
  • Center Section
  • Wiring Harness

(Adv. pp 351)

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Aft Section (Components)

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  • Launch motor
  • Aft section case
  • Wire dispensers (2)
  • Xenon light (infrared) source and modulator
  • Thermal beacon and shutter
  • Actuator system

(Adv. pp 351)

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How far does the Launch motor propel the missile out of the launch container?

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Approximately 8m

(Adv. pp 351)

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What occupies most of the missile aft section assembly?

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Missile actuator system

(Adv. pp 351)

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What provides the dual tracking mode for the TOW2 system?

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The optical sight and night sight together.

(Adv. pp 351)

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Missile Stripe Colors

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Brown: Low-explosive Rocket Motor
Yellow: High-explosive warhead
Blue Stripe: Training or Practice with inert warhead

(Adv. pp 354)

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Tactile Bar Markings

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TOW 2B AERO: One raised tactile bar parallel to the missile case

TOW BB: Two raised tactile bars perpendicular to the missile case.

(Adv. pp 354)

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Tactile Notches

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GEN 1 missile: Single notch on the Detent plate

GEN 2 missile: Two tactile notches on the Detent plate.

(Adv. 355)

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DANGER Statement (TOW 2B)
Do not fire any member of the TOW 2B family over friendly vehicles or personnel, or over vehicles that have been destroyed by friendly fire. This may cause the missile to detonate on friendly or dead vehicles. (Adv. 356)
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DANGER Statement (TOW BB)
When firing the TOW BB missile, fratricide or injury to friendly forces can occur. To reduce the probability of fratricide or injury, take the following precautions: At least 400m from unprotected troops and 200m from protected troops. Ensure that crews firing TOW BB know the location of friendly forces in the area. (Adv. pp 356)
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TOW 2A/RF
- Developed to defeat Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA). - Incorporates a tandem warhead - Max Range: 3,750 meters. - Missile Armed: 30-65 meters. - Flight Time to Max range: Approx. 21 seconds. - Precursor Warhead: 17 inch spring-actuated extensible probe with a 1.5 inch diameter shaped-charge. - Main Warhead: 6-inch diameter shaped warhead - Capable of penetrating over 30 inches of rolled homogeneous steel. - Flight Profile: Line of Sight (LOS) missile. - Primary Targets: Armor - Secondary Targets: Light Armor and buildings bunkers and caves (BBC). (Adv. pp 357)
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What family of missile are capable of firing in both modes of attack (Direct of LOS & Fly Over/Shoot-Down)?
TOW 2B (Adv. pp 359)
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Which missiles are LOS missiles?
TOW 2A and TOW BB (Adv pp 359)
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TOW Bunker Buster (BB)/RF
- Primary Warhead: Fragmenting HE - Max Range: 3,750 meters. - Missile Armed: 30-65 meters. - Minimum Safe Engagement Range: 200 meters. - Maximum Effective Range: 3,000 meters - Flight Time to Max Range: Approx. 21 seconds. - Flight Profile: LOS missile. - Secondary Target: Light Armor - Capable of penetrating: 21 in. of earth and timber or 8 in. double-reinforced concrete (DRC) (Adv. pp 360)
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TOW 2B TOW 2B GEN I TOW 2B AERO TOW 2B AERO GEN II TOW 2B AERO RF TOW 2B RF GEN II
- Warheads: 5" EFP - Max Range: TOW 2B 3,750 meters TOW 2B GEN I 3,750 meters TOW 2B AERO 4,500 meters TOW 2B AERO GEN II 4,500 meters TOW 2B AERO RF 4,500 meters TOW 2B 2B AERO RF GEN II 4,500 meters - Missile Armed: 110-200 meters, 150 meters nominal - Safe Engagement 200 meters - Primary Warhead: Two 5 inch diameter EFPs - Capable of penetrating over 30 inches of rolled homogeneous steel. - Flight Profile: Fly Over/ Shoot Down (FOSD) and LOS missile. - Primary Targets: Armor. - Secondary Targets: Light Armor and BBC (Specifically using the LOS mode to fly the missile through an opening to impact the interior) (Adv. pp 361)
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Why was the TOW RF missile developed?
Developed to improve reliability, enhance over-water performance, provide environmental compliance under training conditions, increase combined arms applications in urban environments, and eliminate power line restrictions. (Adv. pp 363)
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How is the RF case identified?
- An elongated hump on the top surface - The model designation on the forward stripe of the missile case (yellow or blue marking) and the aft end have the “RF” suffix on the missile designation. (Adv. pp 363)
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Preparing an encased missile
- Inspect the body of the encased missile. Ensure there are no cracks, breaks, or dents. - Remove electrical connector protective cover. Push down on connector ensuring it moves down and up when released. - Check for any physical damage to the forward and aft diaphragms that may impact the warhead. (Adv. pp 365, slide 11)
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Humidity Indicator
If the humidity indicator is pink, the crewmember notifies the supervisor and turns the missile in to the ammunition supply point as soon as possible. Should only be fired in emergencies. (Adv. pp 365)
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What 2 pieces must be removed from the missile case when preparing the missile?
- Forward handling ring - Quick-release clamp - Electrical connector cover
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What missiles have this symbol?
- TOW Bunker Buster - TOW Bunker Buster RF
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What missiles have this symbol?
- TOW 2B - TOW 2B AERO - TOW 2B AERO RF
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What missiles have this symbol?
- TOW 2B GEN 1 - TOW 2B AERO GEN 2 - TOW 2B AERO GEN 2 RF
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What missiles do not have a marking?
- TOW 2A - TOW 2A RF
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TOW2A Family of missiles
- TOW 2A - TOW 2A RF
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TOW2B Family of missiles
- TOW 2B - TOW 2B GEN I - TOW 2B AERO - TOW 2B AERO GEN II - TOW 2B AERO RF - TOW 2B AERO GEN II RF
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Missile Limitations
Wire Guided: - Over water - Over electrical lines - Windy conditions - Smoke and area fires - Indoor operations - Elevation - APS RF Limitations: - Windy conditions - Smoke created by fires - Indoor operations - APS
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Erratic Flight (Reasons)
- Shorted or broken command-link wires - Defective missile wing or control surface - Defective rocket motor - Excessively high gunner tracking errors
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What Warhead section features are common amongst all warheads?
- Crush Switch - S&A Device
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Attitude Gyro
Measures the missile's RAD during flight
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What on the missile denotes RF missiles?
Elongated Hump
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What Warhead is a modified version of the TOW 2A?
TOW BB
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AFT Markings
Nomenclature: TOW 2A/RF TOW 2B/AERO BB Symbol: TOW BB GEN Triangle TOW 2B GEN I TOW 2B AERO GEN II/RF RF TOW 2B AERO RF
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