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Difficulty: EasyNegative Detail Identification

The OE-254 is a tactical biconical antenna group used by military ground units to extend the communication range of tactical VHF-FM radios. Designed for rapid deployment, the entire system can be assembled and erected by two soldiers in under fifteen minutes. The antenna uses lightweight aluminum mast sections to elevate the feed cone approximately 30 feet above the ground, significantly improving line-of-sight signal transmission. During transport, all mast components, guy ropes, and coaxial cables are stowed inside a durable canvas carrying bag to protect them from dirt and moisture.

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true regarding the OE-254 antenna system?

  1. A
    It is designed to extend the communication range of VHF-FM radios.
  2. It requires a crew of at least four soldiers to assemble in the field.Answer
  3. C
    It elevates the feed cone approximately 30 feet above the ground.
  4. D
    It uses aluminum mast sections to provide structural elevation.

Answer

The statement claiming that the antenna system requires a crew of at least four soldiers to assemble is NOT supported by the passage.
The passage clearly specifies that the entire antenna system can be assembled and erected by two soldiers in under fifteen minutes. Therefore, the statement claiming it requires a crew of at least four soldiers is factually contradicted by the text and represents the correct negative detail.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the negative qualifier in the question stem.
The prompt asks which statement is NOT true based on the provided text.
Recognizing the negative task prevents accidentally choosing true supporting details.
2
Scan the passage to verify each choice against the text.
The text mentions extending VHF-FM range, elevating the feed cone 30 feet, and using aluminum mast sections, but specifies a crew of two soldiers rather than four.
Direct fact comparison eliminates true details and identifies the contradicting claim.
3
Select the choice that directly contradicts the passage.
The claim requiring at least four soldiers is false because the text states two soldiers can assemble it.
The contradicted fact fulfills the negative requirement of the stem.

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Negative Detail Identification
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