TARGET PERFORMANCE REPORTS The information contained on a Target Performance    Report    targets    performance,    and    is consolidated into an automated database for Navywide use. Target performance data is submitted on OPNAV 8600/15 (fig. 8-14). TARGET EXPENDITURE REPORTING Target operating activities are required to transmit a message report (fig. 8-15) within 24 hours of target loss listing  target,  serial  number,  calendar  date,  activity charged, weapons system used. All aerial towed targets (TDU-32,  TDU-34,  etc.)  may  be  transmitted  weekly. Reports must be timely and accurate because they are used to determine allocations for the current fiscal year and out years. REVIEW NUMBER 3 ANSWERS A1. The three aerial targets used by the Navy are the AQM-37C, BQM-74C, and BQM-34A/S. A2. The  AQM-37C  has  a  speed  range  between Mach 0.7 and Mach 4.0. A3. The AQM-37C is an air-launched target. A4. LR-64    liquid    propellant    is    used    in    the self-contained propulsion system of the AQM-37C. A5. The   aerodynamic   destruct   system   of   the AQM-37C  is  used  to  prevent  the  target  from becoming a hazard to other aircraft and from impacting the ground in undesired areas. A6. The BQM-74C/E is powered by a YJ400-WR-402 variable speed, turbojet engine. A7. The   A-6E   and   TA-4J   aircraft   are   used   to launch the BQM-74C/E target drone. A8. The maximum speed of the BQM-34A/S target system is 600 knots. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LEARNING    OBJECTIVE:    Identify    safety precautions to follow when working with aerial targets and associated equipment. There are many safety precautions associated with the   target   towing   service.   Some   of   these   safety precautions are: ·  Preservatives  and  lubricants  may  NOT  be  used on  tow  cables.  Friction  caused  by  high-speed reeling-out generates heat. This heat can generate explosive vapors from the lubricants in the tow compartment. ·  A cable should be uncoiled by standing the coil on  its  edge,  holding  the  end,  and  unrolling  the coil. Do NOT attempt to take cable from either a coil or roll by pulling the cable when the coil or roll is lying flat. The cable will snarl and kink. ·  When you cut nylon towline, the ends have to be bound. Otherwise, apply enough heat to the cut ends to melt the nylon. This prevents raveling. ·  Safety  tow  webbing  must  be  used  between  the target and the end of the towline. When the pilot shoots off the towline, this webbing can prevent it from becoming tangled in the target. Multistrand safety webbing’s (100 feet long) are used with banner targets. ·  The  snarl  catcher  must  NOT  be  used  during air-to-air gunnery exercises. It may clamp on the towline  before  it  reaches  the  end  of  the  cable. This means there will be a long, free section of the cable whipping about behind the target. ·  All   personnel   involved   in   target   towing operations must know the standard hand signals for controlling aircraft on the ground. ·  Perform    a    preflight    inspection    of    all    tow equipment. ·  Make   sure   you   are   clear   of   the   cable   when launching a target. ·  Do  NOT  wear  loose  clothing  when  operating rewind  equipment.  Keep  your  hands  clear  of moving parts when the equipment is in operation. ·  Observe  RADHAZ  precautions  when  working with cable cutting cartridges and tracking flares. ·  Exercise caution when it is necessary to work in close proximity of pneumatic, hydraulic, spring, or cartridge-operated components. 8-13