What is the purpose of the uncage switch?

• A. Activates the range finder
• B. Allows the seeker to track independently
• C. Powers the electronics
• D. Raises the weapon reticle

Answer: (B)

The uncage switch is about releasing the seeker so it can operate on its own. When the seeker is caged, it’s held in a safe state and won’t actively search for or lock onto a target. Flipping the uncage switch frees the seeker head, allowing it to independently acquire and track a target once the system is prepared. This enables fire-and-forget behavior, where the weapon can guide itself to the target without continuous input from the operator. Other functions described—like turning on the range finder, powering electronics, or moving the reticle—are controlled separately and aren’t what the uncage switch does.