ATP-3-09-12 Field Artillery Counterfire and Weapons Locating Radar Operations Download
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26 October 2021 ATP 3-09.12 I-1 Appendix I AN/TPQ-50 Weapons Locating Radar System Characteristics and Employment This chapter discusses characteristics and employment techniques for the AN/TPQ50 WLR. The AN/TPQ-50 is designed to detect short range mortars firing from all angles. The AN/TPQ-50 provides automated 6400 mil coverage. SECTION I – CHARACTERISTICS AND EMPLOYMENT I-1. The AN/TPQ-50 has two different operating configurations: stand alone or on vehicle configurations (see figure I-1). They each provide the capability to detect enemy indirect fire through 6400 mil azimuth coverage. At a minimum, the AN/TPQ-50 is designed to detect, track, and locate mortars, rockets, and artillery. It has a location range from 0.5-10km. The AN/TPQ-50 will classify each weapon located as a mortar, artillery, or rocket. The system further classifies mortars by light, medium, and heavy projectiles. Figure I-1. AN/TPQ-50 configurations I-2. In nominal weather conditions the AN/TPQ-50 standalone system assembly, alignment, and initialization can be accomplished by two trained operators in less than 20 minutes. For the on-vehicle configuration this can be accomplished in 10 minutes. Disassembly can be accomplished by two trained operators in approximately 10 minutes. Care must be taken during assembly and disassembly to prevent damage to the equipment, especially the antenna columns.