Which devices are used for Magnetic Sweeping?

Which devices are used for Magnetic Sweeping?

• A. The MH-53E, MK-104, and MK 2(G)
• B. The MH-53E, MK-105 and AN/SPU-1W (MOP)
• C. MK-106 with MK-2(G)
• D. AN/SPU-1W only

Answer: (B)

Magnetic sweeping relies on creating a controlled magnetic field to interact with ferromagnetic mines, allowing safe clearance as the aircraft passes. The correct setup includes a capable air platform, a dedicated magnetic sweep tow device, and a control/monitoring unit. The MH-53E provides the helicopter platform with the range and towing capability needed for sweeping. The MK-105 is the magnetic sweep device that generates the magnetic field along the tow path. The AN/SPU-1W (MOP) acts as the operator’s display/processing system, coordinating the sweep, monitoring performance, and recording results. Without the aircraft, there’s no deployment; without the magnetic sweep device, there’s no magnetic field to interact with mines; without the control/monitoring unit, there’s no integrated coordination of the operation. Other options mix in equipment used for different AMCM roles or omit essential components, so they don’t fit magnetic sweeping.

Magnetic sweeping relies on creating a controlled magnetic field to interact with ferromagnetic mines, allowing safe clearance as the aircraft passes. The correct setup includes a capable air platform, a dedicated magnetic sweep tow device, and a control/monitoring unit. The MH-53E provides the helicopter platform with the range and towing capability needed for sweeping. The MK-105 is the magnetic sweep device that generates the magnetic field along the tow path. The AN/SPU-1W (MOP) acts as the operator’s display/processing system, coordinating the sweep, monitoring performance, and recording results. Without the aircraft, there’s no deployment; without the magnetic sweep device, there’s no magnetic field to interact with mines; without the control/monitoring unit, there’s no integrated coordination of the operation. Other options mix in equipment used for different AMCM roles or omit essential components, so they don’t fit magnetic sweeping.