Laser Guided Weapons

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Considerations

In order to successfuly engage targets with Laser Guided Weapons a few requirements must be met.

1. LTD/LRFD, LSS/LST and LGW must use the same PRF code. (LGWs can't be guided using an IR Pointer.)
2. Designation of the target must be coordinated (time and duration) with the launch of the weapon in order for the weapon guided to see the reflection.
3. The weapon must be released towards the target and from a predetermined direction.
4. Both LTD/LRFD (LSS/LST when used) and the LGW must have LOS to the target during the time of designation.

Glossary

LASER BREVITY TERMS

• TEN SECONDS Standby for LASER ON call in approximately 10 seconds
• LASER ON Start/ acknowledge LASER designation
• SHIFT Shift LASER aimpoint.
• SPOT Acquisition of LASER designation
• CEASE LASER Discontinue lasing
• DEAD EYE LASER designator system inoperative
• NEGATIVE LASER LASER energy has not been acquired
• LASING The speaker is firing the LASER
• STARE Cue the LASER spot search/ tracker function on the specified location

Abbreviations

• LTD Laser Target Designator
• LRFD Laser Range Finder Designator
• LSS Laser Spot Search
• LST Laser Spot Track
• LGW Laser Guided Weapon
• PRF Pulse Repetition Frequency
• LOS Line of Sight
• BDA Battle Damage Assessment