Defense Primer: U.S. Precision-Guided Munitions
Abstract
The Department of Defense (DOD) defines a precision guided munition (PGM) as a "guided weapon intended to destroy a point target and minimize collateral damage." This includes air- and ship-launched missiles, multiple launched rockets, and guided bombs. PGMs typically use the global positioning system (GPS), laser guidance, or inertial navigation systems to improve a weapon's accuracy to reportedly less than 3 meters (approximately 10 feet).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 09, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1169942
Entities
People
- John R. Hoehn
Organizations
- Library of Congress