Which is the fuzing for landmine apers, fragmentation?

Which is the fuzing for landmine apers, fragmentation?

• A. Cmd Det
• B. Impact
• C. VT/Impact
• D. Pressure, Pull, Cmd Det

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is the variety of initiation methods used to trigger fragmentation landmines. Fragmentation mines can be armed by several mechanical actions, so a fuze may be designed to respond to different kinds of stimuli. Pressure initiation uses a pressure plate beneath the ground or on a surface, activating the mine when someone steps on it. Pull initiation uses a tripwire or connected line that, when pulled, detonates the mine. Command detonation is a remote or manual trigger controlled by an operator. Because fragmentation mines are often built to respond to any of these common triggers, the best answer is the one that includes all three initiation methods—pressure, pull, and command detonation. Choices that focus on only one type, such as impact or a single remote/impact fuse, don’t cover the full range of fuze options that fragmentation mines may use.

The concept being tested is the variety of initiation methods used to trigger fragmentation landmines. Fragmentation mines can be armed by several mechanical actions, so a fuze may be designed to respond to different kinds of stimuli. Pressure initiation uses a pressure plate beneath the ground or on a surface, activating the mine when someone steps on it. Pull initiation uses a tripwire or connected line that, when pulled, detonates the mine. Command detonation is a remote or manual trigger controlled by an operator. Because fragmentation mines are often built to respond to any of these common triggers, the best answer is the one that includes all three initiation methods—pressure, pull, and command detonation. Choices that focus on only one type, such as impact or a single remote/impact fuse, don’t cover the full range of fuze options that fragmentation mines may use.