Which statement best describes CIM configurations?

Which statement best describes CIM configurations?

• A. They consist of MK-104 acoustic device attached to outboard end of a MK-105 magnetic sled.
• B. They require MK-106 towed at very low speed
• C. They do not involve MK-104
• D. They are independent of MK-105

Answer: (A)

CIM configurations are defined by mounting the acoustic component on the end of the magnetic sensing platform. The MK-104 is the acoustic device, and the MK-105 is the magnetic sled; attaching the MK-104 to the outboard end of the MK-105 creates the combined CIM assembly. This arrangement leverages both magnetic sensing and acoustic detection in a single tow, giving a more capable profile for identifying and characterizing mines. The other statements don’t fit because they either introduce elements not inherent to CIM setup (like towing MK-106 at very low speed), or they imply the acoustic device isn’t involved, or that the magnetic sled isn’t part of the configuration. In CIM configurations, you indeed have the MK-104 mounted to the MK-105, forming the standard combined sensor package.

CIM configurations are defined by mounting the acoustic component on the end of the magnetic sensing platform. The MK-104 is the acoustic device, and the MK-105 is the magnetic sled; attaching the MK-104 to the outboard end of the MK-105 creates the combined CIM assembly. This arrangement leverages both magnetic sensing and acoustic detection in a single tow, giving a more capable profile for identifying and characterizing mines.

The other statements don’t fit because they either introduce elements not inherent to CIM setup (like towing MK-106 at very low speed), or they imply the acoustic device isn’t involved, or that the magnetic sled isn’t part of the configuration. In CIM configurations, you indeed have the MK-104 mounted to the MK-105, forming the standard combined sensor package.