# Human-Guided Weapon **Entity class:** Systems concept A **human-guided weapon** is a coupled human–platform system in which a person supplies intent, target selection, navigation, and terminal guidance while an otherwise ordinary platform supplies mobility, energy, or another physical effect. Post-September 11 congressional aviation testimony used the phrase to describe the potential misuse of aircraft of any size. ## Relationships [[wiki/Dangerous Individual|Dangerous Individual]] · [[wiki/Cognitive Guidance System|Cognitive Guidance System]] · [[wiki/Mass-Casualty Threat System|Mass-Casualty Threat System]] ## Sources - [U.S. Senate hearing — General Aviation Security, September 25, 2002](https://www.congress.gov/107/chrg/CHRG-107shrg89745/CHRG-107shrg89745.pdf) **As of:** 2026-09-23