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LESSON 1/LEARNING EVENTS 3 AND 4 PRACTICAL EXERCISE

Instructions The following items will test your understanding of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct answer for each item. When you have completed the exercise, check your answers with the answer key that follows. If you answer any item incorrectly, review that part of the lesson which contains the portion involved.

1. The abbreviated weapon checks are especially important for those weapons which have been outside their containers and exposed to bad weather.

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2. Under tactical conditions when no other BCUs are available, you may use an otherwise defective BCU as a last resort.

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3. The built-in 12 degree Superelevation angle compensates for missile drop.

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4. The Stinger is fired preferably from the standing position, but in an emergency can engage aircraft from a foxhole position.

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5. Many "beeps" mean-

a.a malfunction
b.mode 4 reply
c.unknown target
d.mode 3 reply

6. No "beeps" means-

a.mode 3 reply
b.unknown target
c.malfunction
d.mode 4 reply

7. The gunner initially tracks the target by keeping it in the center lower reticle.

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8. If the aircraft or helicopter comes from the right, or slightly from the right, it is placed in the right reticle.

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9. For a hangfire, misfire, or dud missile, personnel should evacuate the area around the missile for a distance of not less than 1,200 feet.

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10. In case of a dud, the Stinger missile should not be approached for at least 2 hours.

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