CNATRAINST 1543.5C
26 November 2002
CURRICULUM OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 8.21:
Torpedo Familiarization
Contact Periods:
0.5 Classroom
Media:
Lecture with handouts
Security Classification:
Unclassified
Terminal Objective:
Partially supported by this lesson topic:
8.0
Upon completion of this unit of instruction, the student
will identify the different types of airborne weapons
and describe their physical characteristics.
Enabling Objectives:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
21.8.1
Describe the design and capabilities of the Mk 46
torpedo.
21.8.2
State the three configurations of the Mk 46 Mod 5
Torpedo.
21.8.3
Describe the assemblies/sections of the Mk 46 Mod 5
torpedo.
21.8.4
Identify the five Torpedo Launch Accessories for the Mk
46 torpedo.
21.8.5
Identify the Recoverable Exercise Torpedo (REXTORP) Mk
46 to include its description and use.
21.8.6
Explain the operational aspects of the REXTORP Mk 46.
21.8.7
State the various launchers and suspension equipment
used to provide compatible aircraft weapon interface.
21.8.8
List the two containers used to ship or store the Mk 46
torpedo.
21.8.9
Describe the Mk 50 Torpedo to include its purpose and
improved design features.
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