Which statement describes a Passive guidance system?

Which statement describes a Passive guidance system?

• A. Target Illumination From External Source.
• B. Missile Illumination From External Transmitter.
• C. Guidance Uses No External Assistance.
• D. Directing Intelligence Is Received From The Target.

Answer: (D)

Passive guidance means the weapon relies on signals that are already present from the target or the environment, rather than actively emitting energy to find or track the target. The statement that directing intelligence is received from the target aligns with this idea, because the guidance system uses information provided by the target itself to steer, without needing an external illumination or transmitter. The other scenarios involve external energy sources illuminating or guiding the target, which is active or semi-active guidance, not passive.

Passive guidance means the weapon relies on signals that are already present from the target or the environment, rather than actively emitting energy to find or track the target. The statement that directing intelligence is received from the target aligns with this idea, because the guidance system uses information provided by the target itself to steer, without needing an external illumination or transmitter. The other scenarios involve external energy sources illuminating or guiding the target, which is active or semi-active guidance, not passive.