Which item is NOT typically included in a Target Track Entry?

• A. Tracking history
• B. Sensor sources
• C. Weather radar cross-section
• D. IFF status

Answer: (C)

When you build a Target Track Entry, you’re recording information that defines a specific object’s identity and its observed motion, as well as how that track was established. The tracking history is included because past positions let you see the path the object has taken and help predict where it will go next. Knowing which sensors contributed measurements (sensor sources) is essential for data fusion, so you can weigh inputs from different sights and assess confidence in the track. IFF status is there to show whether the object is identified as friendly or hostile, guiding engagement decisions and reducing misidentification.

Weather radar cross-section is not typically part of a target track entry because it describes environmental weather returns rather than the individual tracked object. It isn’t a stable or useful attribute for tracking or identifying a specific target, and weather data is generally handled separately from a target’s track to avoid cluttering the track with environmental details.