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Title: Army TACMS Block I
Dialogue: The Block I missile is a ballistically launched, inertial guided missile. It is fired against personnel and soft targets normally with a TLE of 150 m or less. Each missile dispenses a cargo of 950 M74 anti-personnel and anti-material (APAM) submunitions over the target area. The missile has four sections: the guidance and control section (GCS), propulsion section, control section and warhead assembly.
The Guidance and Control Section: the GCS provides all navigation, guidance, auto pilot and internal communications functions for the missile.
The Propulsion Section: The solid rocket motor furnishes the energy necessary to launch the missile and sustain missile flight to met altitude and range requirements.
The Control Section: The function of the control section assembly is to position the missile fins and provide the missile with electrical power.
The Warhead Assembly: The primary function of the warhead assembly is to carry, protect and dispense the missile payload. In addition to the payload, the warhead assembly contains a skin severance system which controls the release of the payload at the required time.
