HIMARS NCF UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Nomocalture of the launcher - CORRECT ANSWER - M142
UFCS - CORRECT ANSWER - provides overall control of all launcher operations
7 components of UFCS - CORRECT ANSWER - Universal gunner display unit (UGDU)
Rugged Memory Unit (RMU)
HIMARS Universal Launcher Inferface Unit (HULIU)
Universal Position Navigation Unit (UPNU )
Global Positioning System Antenna (GPSA)
Boom Controller (BC)
Universal Gunner Display Unit (UGDU ) - CORRECT ANSWER - allow the operator to
interface with the UFCS
Rugged memory Unit (RMU) - CORRECT ANSWER - Store the operational software
necessary to operate HIMARS Launcher ( 1.0 gigabytes )
HIMARS Universal Launcher Interface Unit (HULIU) - CORRECT ANSWER - provides
and monitor all system power
Universal Position Navigation Unit (UPNU ) - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides location
information for the vehicle and UFCS operation. GPS Aided and Non-Aided
Universal Weapon Interface Unit (UEIU) - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides the UFCs
with a connection to the onboard munitions and performs various task and functions associated
with each weapon. Power and data signals to the rocket pod
, GPS Antenna - CORRECT ANSWER - Receive signal from the GPS satellite and relays
them to the UPNU
Boom Controller (BC ) - CORRECT ANSWER - Hand held unit used to manually control
the position of the LM during reload maintenance operations
firing platform - CORRECT ANSWER - Secured the munitions pods to the LM and
provides the mechanical alignment of the pod to the UPNU
LPC Hold down latch - CORRECT ANSWER - Secure the pod to the firing platform
ELEVATION TRAVEL lock assembly - CORRECT ANSWER - Secure the firing
platform to the turret assembly during the travel mode
Jury Struts - CORRECT ANSWER - Serve as a safety feature during maintenance when
the LM is elevated and support
Sponsons - CORRECT ANSWER - It is a housing of some UFCS components and also
provide storage areas for crew
Reloaded system - CORRECT ANSWER - Consists of book and hoist assembly. Used to
load/unload munitions pods
Resolvers - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides the UFCS with the azimuth and elevation
postion of the LM
Hydraulic Control System (HCU ) - CORRECT ANSWER - Produces, distributed, filters,
cool and regulates hydraulic power for launcher
hydraulic control system (HCS) 11 components - CORRECT ANSWER - Speed
increasing Gearbox
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Nomocalture of the launcher - CORRECT ANSWER - M142
UFCS - CORRECT ANSWER - provides overall control of all launcher operations
7 components of UFCS - CORRECT ANSWER - Universal gunner display unit (UGDU)
Rugged Memory Unit (RMU)
HIMARS Universal Launcher Inferface Unit (HULIU)
Universal Position Navigation Unit (UPNU )
Global Positioning System Antenna (GPSA)
Boom Controller (BC)
Universal Gunner Display Unit (UGDU ) - CORRECT ANSWER - allow the operator to
interface with the UFCS
Rugged memory Unit (RMU) - CORRECT ANSWER - Store the operational software
necessary to operate HIMARS Launcher ( 1.0 gigabytes )
HIMARS Universal Launcher Interface Unit (HULIU) - CORRECT ANSWER - provides
and monitor all system power
Universal Position Navigation Unit (UPNU ) - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides location
information for the vehicle and UFCS operation. GPS Aided and Non-Aided
Universal Weapon Interface Unit (UEIU) - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides the UFCs
with a connection to the onboard munitions and performs various task and functions associated
with each weapon. Power and data signals to the rocket pod
, GPS Antenna - CORRECT ANSWER - Receive signal from the GPS satellite and relays
them to the UPNU
Boom Controller (BC ) - CORRECT ANSWER - Hand held unit used to manually control
the position of the LM during reload maintenance operations
firing platform - CORRECT ANSWER - Secured the munitions pods to the LM and
provides the mechanical alignment of the pod to the UPNU
LPC Hold down latch - CORRECT ANSWER - Secure the pod to the firing platform
ELEVATION TRAVEL lock assembly - CORRECT ANSWER - Secure the firing
platform to the turret assembly during the travel mode
Jury Struts - CORRECT ANSWER - Serve as a safety feature during maintenance when
the LM is elevated and support
Sponsons - CORRECT ANSWER - It is a housing of some UFCS components and also
provide storage areas for crew
Reloaded system - CORRECT ANSWER - Consists of book and hoist assembly. Used to
load/unload munitions pods
Resolvers - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides the UFCS with the azimuth and elevation
postion of the LM
Hydraulic Control System (HCU ) - CORRECT ANSWER - Produces, distributed, filters,
cool and regulates hydraulic power for launcher
hydraulic control system (HCS) 11 components - CORRECT ANSWER - Speed
increasing Gearbox
