ASM-EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Ripple - ANSWER-Two or more munitions will be released or fired in close succession.
Typically associated with number and type of weapon with release interval. (Normally
discussed during the pre-strike game plan between aircraft and/or between aircraft and
ground tactical controller.)
Sam (direction) - ANSWER-Visual acquisition of a surface-to-air missile in flight or a
surface-to-air missile launch; should include position.
Scan - ANSWER-Search sector indicated and report any CONTACT
SQUIRTER - ANSWER-a ground-borne object of interest departing the objective area.
TECHNICAL - ANSWER-improvised fighting vehicle (usually civilian vehicles modified
with mounted weapons).
OCCUPIED - ANSWER-ground equipment present at tasked target location. Opposite
of VACANT.
TRESPASS - ANSWER-the addressed flight is entering the threat SAM ring of a
specific (system) at the stated location.
a specified FRIENDLY spacecraft is entering into a collection area and/or weapons
engagement zone of a known or suspected threat object
VACANT - ANSWER-ground equipment not present at specific or tasked target location.
opposite of OCCUPIED
WAGON - ANSWER-rotary wing directive call to orbit around the target (e.g, "Taz31,
WAGON left")
SINGER - ANSWER-radar warning receiver indication of SAM launch. See MUD and
DIRT
Captured - ANSWER-[A/S] Specified surface target or object has been acquired and is
being tracked with an onboard sensor
Defensive - ANSWER-[A/A][A/S] Aircraft is under attack maneuvering defensively, and
unable to ensure deconfliction or mutual support.
Down - ANSWER-[EW] Referenced emitter has stopped radiating at the stated location
or along the stated bearing.
Ripple - ANSWER-Two or more munitions will be released or fired in close succession.
Typically associated with number and type of weapon with release interval. (Normally
discussed during the pre-strike game plan between aircraft and/or between aircraft and
ground tactical controller.)
Sam (direction) - ANSWER-Visual acquisition of a surface-to-air missile in flight or a
surface-to-air missile launch; should include position.
Scan - ANSWER-Search sector indicated and report any CONTACT
SQUIRTER - ANSWER-a ground-borne object of interest departing the objective area.
TECHNICAL - ANSWER-improvised fighting vehicle (usually civilian vehicles modified
with mounted weapons).
OCCUPIED - ANSWER-ground equipment present at tasked target location. Opposite
of VACANT.
TRESPASS - ANSWER-the addressed flight is entering the threat SAM ring of a
specific (system) at the stated location.
a specified FRIENDLY spacecraft is entering into a collection area and/or weapons
engagement zone of a known or suspected threat object
VACANT - ANSWER-ground equipment not present at specific or tasked target location.
opposite of OCCUPIED
WAGON - ANSWER-rotary wing directive call to orbit around the target (e.g, "Taz31,
WAGON left")
SINGER - ANSWER-radar warning receiver indication of SAM launch. See MUD and
DIRT
Captured - ANSWER-[A/S] Specified surface target or object has been acquired and is
being tracked with an onboard sensor
Defensive - ANSWER-[A/A][A/S] Aircraft is under attack maneuvering defensively, and
unable to ensure deconfliction or mutual support.
Down - ANSWER-[EW] Referenced emitter has stopped radiating at the stated location
or along the stated bearing.
