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Term
- What rates stand watch in CDC?
Definition
OS, FC, AW, EW
Term
- What is EMCON and what are the levels?
Definition
Emissions Control – A/B/C/D
Term
- What levels of EMCON are the most & least restrictive?
Definition
Alpha / Delta
Term
- Define Marshall stack?
Definition
Holding pattern for aircraft to avoid collision / 21NM out and 6000FT up, every A/C add 1NM and 1000 FT
Term
- Define CASE 1 flight ops?
Definition
Clear day, Unlimited Visibility and ceiling. 5NM / 3000 ft
Term
- Define CASE 2 flight ops?
Definition
Over cast, Visibility up to 5 NM, ceiling 1000-3000 ft
Term
- Define CASE 3 flight ops?
Definition
Night/Bad weather, Visibility less than 5NM, ceiling less than 1000 ft
Term
- What are the responsibilities of the TAO?
Definition
Acts as an advisor for the CO, Operated from Display and Decision, only person besides the CO that has release authority
Term
- What are the functions of the IFF modes?
Definition
Mode 1: Mission Code; Mode 2: Unit ID; Mode 3: Civ and Mil Air traffic Control; Mode 4: Military ID; Mode C: Altitude
Term
- What is the function of the TACAN?
Definition
Highest antenna on the mast, provides a homing frequency for the ac that provides bearing and range for pilots
Term
- What is the range distance of the MK23?
Definition
Min 2000 yds, max 25NM
Term
- What is CVIC?
Definition
Carrier Intelligence center- brief/debrief pilots, gives indications and warnings, and provides strike-mission planning
Term
- Which two radars detect all air contact?
Definition
SPS-48/SPS-49
Term
- How many CDC modules do we have OB?
Definition
7
Term
- What is the primary job of the CDC?
Definition
To gather, process, display, evaluate, and disseminate information
Term
- What is the CDC’s secondary job?
Definition
Assist the bridge
Term
- What are OSs?
Definition
Air intercept controllers or AIC
Term
- What is IFF?
Definition
Identification friend or foe---used to determine if an AC or ship is an ally
Term
- What does TAO stand for?
Definition
Tactical Actions Officer
Term
- What is CDCWO and what are his responsibilities?
Definition
CDC watch Officer---Admin assistant to TAO---Senior enlisted or Officer
Term
- What is SWC and what are his responsibilities?
Definition
Ship’s Weapons Coordinator---Assist with Weapon selection---Senior OS or Officer
Term
- What is RCP and what are his responsibilities?
Definition
Remote Control Panel Operator---Operates CWIS—FC
Term
- What is TAS/RAM and what is it?
Definition
Target Acquisition System/Rolling Airframe Guided Missile---FC operates
Term
- What are the responsibilities of the STRIKE?
Definition
Checks AC mode II and Mode IV---OS
Term
- What is the main responsibility for the ASW module?
Definition
Subsurface picture for USW
Term
- Who controls the ZULU module?
Definition
Desron 9
Term
- What is the main job of Desron 9?
Definition
Control surface ships battle group.
Term
- Who has their own TAO in Zulu module?
Definition
Desron 9
Term
- What is GCCS/M?
Definition
Global Command and Control System/Maritime
Term
- What is the purpose of the EW module?
Definition
To provide electronic support and Electronic attack to CDC and ALSG and to set EMCON
Term
- What is the purpose of the ULQ-16?
Definition
Pulse analyzer used to assist in evaluating signals
Term
- What is ES?
Definition
Electronic support- intercept enemy emissions
Term
- What is EA?
Definition
Electronic Attack- jamming enemies electronics
Term
- What is EP?
Definition
Electronic protection- Protects out forces from interception and exploitation of emissions
Term
- What is EMCON?
Definition
Emission Control- used to hide our ship’s emitters from enemy detection
Term
- How many levels of Emcon do we have?
Definition
4
Term
- What are the levels of EMCON?
Definition
Alpha- most restrictive; Bravo- Satellite vulnerability; Charlie-High value asset; Delta- least restrictive
Term
- What is SSES?
Definition
Ship’s Signal Exploitation Space
Term
- What is TOP?
Definition
Tactical Operations Plot
Term
- What is the main job of TOP?
Definition
Track surface contacts, assist during man overboard
Term
- What is CATCC?
Definition
Carrier Air Traffic Control Center
Term
- What is the main job of CATCC?
Definition
Control ac departing and landing within 50NM around ship
Term
- What are the zones of ATC?
Definition
Strike- beings ac from mission, hands off to CATCC at 50NM; Marshall- Take AC to 21NM, hands off to Approach; Approach- control AC from 21 t 8NM; Final- takes over at 8NM down to ¾, hands of to LSO to the deck
Term
- What is the SPN 41?
Definition
Bull’s eye/landing aid---Independent Landing Monitor
Term
- What is the SPN 43?
Definition
Primary CATCC radar used for departure approach, marshall---Navy’s Air traffic control radar system
Term
- What is SP 46?
Definition
Final Radar---PALS- precision approach landing system
Term
- What are the classifications of CVIC?
Definition
Confidential, secret, top secret
Term
- What are the modules of CDC?
Definition
D&T, EW, Air Warfare, ASW, Zulu, TOP, and D&D
Term
- What is the purpose of D&T?
Definition
Control the ink and designate air contacts
Term
- What is the function of ASW?
Definition
Anti-submarine warfare
Term
- What is the function of D&D?
Definition
Make the tactical decisions for fighting the ships
Term
- What is the function of EW?
Definition
Electronic warfare
Term
- Who works in the EW mod?
Definition
CTTs
Term
- What is an OPREP 3 Pinnacle message, who does it go to?
Definition
Incidents of national interests, goes to the President, for ex Nuclear incident
Term
- What is PALS?
Definition
Precision Approach Landing System
Term
- What is an AIC?
Definition
Air Intercept Controller
Term
- What is ASTAC?
Definition
Anti submarine tactical air controller
Term
- What does CIC stand for?
Definition
Combat information center
Term
- What is the primary mission of CIC/CDC?
Definition
Relay pertinent tactical information to command a control stations
Term
- What is an OPLAN?
Definition
Operational plan
Term
- What is an operation plan?
Definition
Complete formatted plan prepared well in advance for conducting military operations
Term
- What is a radar repeater?
Definition
Used to detect and track surface and air contacts
Term
- What does GINGERBREAD mean?
Definition
There is an intruder on the line (circuit)
Term
- What is the SPA-25?
Definition
Radar repeater used to detect track and display local tracks.
Term
- What type of ACDS do we have?
Definition
AN/SYQ-20, ACDS Block 1
Term
- What is the GCCS-M?
Definition
Global Command Control System Maritime.
Term
- What is the purpose of the GCCS-M?
Definition
To formulate tactical decisions---long range near real time tactical display
Term
- What is data link 4A?
Definition
AKA Dolly ---UHF communication link providing computer control communication between aircraft.
Term
- What is data link 11?
Definition
AKA Gator----High speed digital data link between TDS units . Used to exchange tracking information and weapons control orders.
Term
- What is data link 14?
Definition
AKA Beaver----NO LONGER OB ABE LINCOLN
Term
- What is data link 16?
Definition
AKA Timber----High-speed digital UHF satellite communication link has anti-jam capabilities.
Term
- What is ECM?
Definition
Electronic Countermeasure
Term
- What are two types of ECM?
Definition
Passive- receive only; Active- using electronic jamming---actions the enemy can detect
Term
- What is the dipping Sonar?
Definition
Sonar that obtains range, bearing, Doppler info and listens and collects information by target echoes.
Term
- What are sonobouys?
Definition
Sonar’s that are dropped in the water and float on the surface to send and receive transmision
Term
- What is the CDC?
Definition
Combat direction center- responsible for the coordination of all matter pertaining to combat operations
Term
- Which two modules of the CDC deal with anti-sub warfare?
Definition
ASW, and ZULU
Term
- What is the SLQ-32(V)4?
Definition
Used for anti-ship missile defense by electronic jamming or to passively receive signals for id purposes---has 2 modes---ES and EA
Term
- What is the SLQ-25/25A?
Definition
NIXIE- torpedo countermeasures—located on the fantail
Term
- How many modes does the NIXIE have?
Definition
2- acoustic and magnetic
Term
- What are the 3 phases of a ship trng cycle?
Definition
Basic, Intermediate, Advance
Term
- What is CART?
Definition
Command Assessment of Readiness and Trng Team
Term
- What is TSTA?
Definition
Tailored Ship’s Trng Availability
Term
- What is FEP?
Definition
Final Evaluation Problem
Term
- Who stands watch in the SSES?
Definition
YN, IT, CT
Term
- Where is the SSES located?
Definition
Cos Pway on 03
Term
- What does SNOOPIE stand for?
Definition
Ship Naval On Scene Observation Photo Intelligence Evaluators
Term
- Which module is not in the CDC?
Definition
TOP- on O9
Term
- What is the SSQ-82?
Definition
“mute” no longer used
Term
- What does the track supervisor do?
Definition
Controls link pic
Term
- Who is our air defense CDR?
Definition
USS Mobile Bay
Term
- Who is out Sea Combat CDR?
Definition
Commodore
Term
- What is the QWQC-2?
Definition
AKA Gurtrude---talks to subs, can hear torpedoes
Term
- How many NIXIE mounts are there?
Definition
2
Term
- Name the modules of CDC, and who stands watch and mission?
Definition
Display & Decision / TAO, CDCWO, STRIKE, TAS / Final Tactical Picture; Air-Warfare / Air Intercept Controllers / Control aircraft tactically; ASW Module / AW’s / Control anit-submarine aircraft – Helo’s or S-3B; Zulu Module / DESRON 31, SCAC / Surface Picture 32+NM & MIO; Detect & Tracking / Track Sup, ID OP / Link and airspace; EW Module / EW’s / Ships Emission Control; TOP / OS’s / Surface picture 32NM and in, Back up Navigation
Term
- Who has weapons release authority for defense?
Definition
CO, TAO
Term
- Give an example of MIO?
Definition
Enforcement of sanctions, Drug Ops
Term
- Give an Example of NEO?
Definition
Rescue of personnel from an Embassy
Term
- What is WAS?
Definition
War at Sea
Term
- What is the purpose of CVIC?
Definition
Top-Secret library, TARPS, brief and debrief pilots
Term
- What is a LOGREQ?
Definition
Report sent to port call for ship’s needs / Brows, CHT, Phone lines, ETC.
Term
- What is an OPREP 3 Navy Blue?
Definition
US NAVY interest / lost aircraft
Term
- What is an OPREP 3 Pinnacle?
Definition
National Interest / nuclear accident
Term
- What is a Unit SITREP?
Definition
Fleet or Ships interest / suicide
Term
- What are the 3 phases of the ships training cycle?
Definition
LOA, CART, TSTA, FEP, COMPTUEX, JTFEX
Term
- Name the flight deck lights.
Definition
BLUE – HERO; RED – Foul Deck; AMBER – 5 minutes to flight ops; GREEN – Go for flight ops
Term
- What are some environmental factors that have an affect on radar?
Definition
Atmospheric conditions- effects refection- radar wavelength-earth’s curvature; Sea return- makes it difficult to track close in contacts; Weather- Clouds and rain clutter the radar scope
Term
- What is NEO?
Definition
Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations----quick and safe removal of US forces from designated areas
Term
- What is SAR?
Definition
Search and Rescue---used to assist personnel and property in potential or actual distress
Term
- What is the SPS 49?
Definition
Long range 2-D air search radar
Term
- What is the range of the SPS 49?
Definition
Min- 500 yds max- 256 NM
Term
- Where is the SPS 49 located?
Definition
On he mast aft of the island
Term
- Where is the ACDC console located?
Definition
In the CDC
Term
- What does the ACDS do?
Definition
Integrates ships sensors, weapons and intelligence
Term
- What is the SPS 48?
Definition
Long range- 3D radar, the primary air search radar
Term
- Where is the SPS-48 located?
Definition
Above the signal bridge
Term
- What is the distance of the SPS-48?
Definition
5000yds, max 220NM
Term
- What is the purpose of the SLQ-32(V)4?
Definition
Used to identify radar emissions and if required to perform, defensive jamming
Term
- What is the SLA-10B?
Definition
Used to mask own ship’s radar
Term
- What are the link prowords?
Definition
Link 4A-Dolly; Link 11- Alligator; Link 14- Beaver- no long OB; Like 16- Timber
Term
- What is TOP?
Definition
Tactical Operations Plot
Term
- How many zones of ATC are there?
Definition
4
Term
- What is a marshall stack?
Definition
A safe means to arrange AC waiting to land on carrier to prevent collision and confusion
Term
- What are the four zones of ACC?
Definition
Strike, marshall, approach, final
Term
- What are 3 pieces of equipment in the EW module and what is the function of each?
Definition
SLQ-32 Classifying emitters, WLR-1 Jamming hostile emitters, SSQ-82 override for ship’s emitters
Term
- What is a LOGREQ?
Definition
A logistic request---must be submitted 48-72 hours prior to expected arrival
Term
- What is an OPREP 3 Navy Blue, who does it go to?
Definition
Incidents of Naval Interest, goes to the CNO, ex plane crash, suicide
Term
- What is a unit Sitrep?
Definition
Any incident not meeting OPREP criteria
Term
- What is SORTS?
Definition
Status of resources and Training
Term
- What is the operations officer responsible for?
Definition
Responsible to the CO on combat and operational information required for ship’s mission
Term
- What is the CIC CDC Officer responsible for?
Definition
Responsible to the ops officer for trng the CIC and maintaining CDc equipment
Term
- What is the Communications officer responsible for?
Definition
Responsible to the CO for visual and electronic exterior communication equipment
Term
- What is the secondary mission of CIC/CDC?
Definition
Control and/or assist in specific operations as delegated by proper authority
Term
- Referring to CIC/CDC what are the following:
Definition
Gathering: Collection of information from various sources; Processing: filtering information; Display: Displaying the processed information; Evaluation: Come to an operational decision by evaluating the information; Dissemination: Distributing the information o various control stations; Control and Assist: Can call upon CIC for various operations
Term
- What are the responsibilities of the EWS?
Definition
Electronic Warfare Supervisor—responsible for all EW information
Term
- What are the responsibilities of the AWC?
Definition
Air warfare Coordinator—responsible for air contact picture around ship
Term
- What are the responsibilities of the SUWC?
Definition
Surface Warfare Coordinator—responsible for the management of surface contacts
Term
- What are the responsibilities of the UWC (Undersea surface coordinator)?
Definition
Manages subsurface contacts
Term
- What is the responsibility of the CICWS (CIC watch supervisor)?
Definition
Supervisor of enlisted personnel in CIC
Term
- What is the responsibility of the radar operator?
Definition
Operates surface and air search radar equipment
Term
- What is the responsibility of the shipping officer?
Definition
Supervisors the surface picture during radar navigation
Term
- What are the responsibilities of the piloting officer?
Definition
Man the 1JS circuit. Makes piloting recommendation to the conning officer during radar navigation
Term
- What is OPORDER?
Definition
Operational Order
Term
- What is an operation order?
Definition
Order issued by a cdr to execute an operation in the immediate future
Term
- What’s optask?
Definition
An operational tasking
Term
- What is task force?
Definition
Component of a fleet, as many as 10
Term
- What is a task group?
Definition
Component of a force, can be so man as 10
Term
- What is a task unit?
Definition
Component of a task group, can be so many as 10
Term
- What is task element?
Definition
Component of a task nit, can b as many as 10
Term
- What is battle force?
Definition
Naval task group designed to destroy hostile subs, surface, and air forces
Term
- What is an amphib ready group?
Definition
Naval task group designated to conduct amphib operations
Term
- What is a strategic plot?
Definition
Large area true plot showing position, movement and strength of own an enemy forces within a prescribed area
Term
- What are Geographic plot?
Definition
Maintained on the DRT/ACDS, true display of all tracks within the immediate area
Term
- What s a surface summary plot?
Definition
Short-range surface plot used to manage surface contacts
Term
- What is an air summary plot?
Definition
Medium to long range plot (200nm) used to display air contacts
Term
- What is CPA?
Definition
Closest point of approach
Term
- What s a surface status board?
Definition
Displays summary of surface data such as course, speed, CPA, and amplifying information of own ship’s tracks
Term
- What is an equipment status board?
Definition
Displays status of all CIC associated equipment-radars
Term
- What is a communications status board?
Definition
Displays status of all communications circuits and equipment
Term
- What is an EW information board?
Definition
Displays own ship’s emcon status and status of all active threat emitters
Term
- Why is there a navigational plot in CIC?
Definition
Because CIC is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship
Term
- What is the function of a TDS (tactical data system)?
Definition
Enables the battle force to combat the threat
Term
- What is the purpose of data links?
Definition
Used to rapidly trf information from the TDS
Term
- What are radiotelephones?
Definition
Used for voice tactical and admin external communications by ships and ac
Term
- How does the height of the antenna effect detection?
Definition
Taller the antenna the more range of detection
Term
- What is the operational relationship of the following to CIC/CDC?
Definition
Pilot house- Provide navigation and contact information; Signal bridge- Records and correlates all information received externally; Radio central- Construct and maintains communication plan; Weapons station- Provides accurate information of ship’s weapons system; Look outs- help determine surface and air contacts to determine target’s course, speed and CPA
Term
- What is air warfare?
Definition
Action required to destroy or reduces an enemy’s air or missile threat
Term
- What is Surface warfare?
Definition
Action required denying the enemy use of its surface vessels
Term
- What is undersea warfare?
Definition
To deny an enemy’s effective use f it’s sub force
Term
- What is command and control warfare (C2W)?
Definition
The integrated use of operations security (OPSEC), military deception (MILDEC), psychology operations (PSYOP), electronic warfare, and physical destruction
Term
- What is amphiv warfare?
Definition
Successful completion of amphib assault utilizing ship-to-shore movement of a landing force and its equipment
Term
- What is mine warfare (MIW)?
Definition
Included designing, producing, and laying mines
Term
- What is MIO?
Definition
Maritime Interdiction Operations
Term
- What is MIO?
Definition
Operations designated to impose restrictive maritime sanctions on designated countries
Term
- What is non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO)?
Definition
Safe removable of US forces, from designated area of responsibility
Term
- What is SAR (search and rescue)?
Definition
Use of available resources to assist persons and property in potential actual distress
Term
- What is aircraft carrier used for?
Definition
Launch and recovery of aircrafts
Term
- What is CG Cruiser?
Definition
Protects task force from surface attacks
Term
- What is DD Destroyer?
Definition
Moves platforms for armament and sub detection equip
Term
- What is a DDG Guided Missile Destroyer?
Definition
Screens fleet striking forces to escort amphb forces, and support
Term
- What is a T-AO Oilier?
Definition
Operates with Underway replenishment groups to deliver fuel to ships at ea
Term
- What is a T-AE Ammunition Ship?
Definition
Operates with URG to deliver missiles and ammunition to the fleet
Term
- What are flags/pennants used for?
Definition
Short-range communication for tactical and administrative signals
Term
- What are day shapes?
Definition
Used to indicate special evolutions or conditions onboard to other ships in the vicinity
Term
- How are flashing lights used in communication?
Definition
Morse code in 12-inch mercury-Xenon searchlight. Max signaling speed is 15 words per min
Term
- What is the Semaphore?
Definition
A rapid and secure means of transmitting visual messages, better for long messages
Term
- What are flares and Pyrotechnic light used for?
Definition
Signals in emergencies
Term
- What is infrared signaling?
Definition
Light that cannot be seen b the naked eye. A special receiver is used to view the light being transmitted
Term
- What day shapes/light are used for the following
Definition
Vessel at anchorage- standard in port lights at night, one ball shape flown from a yardarm during day; Vessel not under command- standard lights at night plus two red vertical lights displayed on the mast near the mast head light---day time- two ball shapes flown from yardarm; Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver: Standard lights at night plus red over white over red vertical lights A ball shape over a diamond shape over a ball shape; Vessel Aground: standard lights at night plus two vertical red lights. Daytime: 3 balls flown from the yardarm
Term
- What is standard steaming light?
Definition
White fwd and aft masthead lights, arranged one over the other to form an angle from a distance, red port running light, green starboard, and white stem
Term
- What are standard lights in port?
Definition
Red aircraft warning lights on top of the mast, white bow and stern lights on the flag and jack staff, and white deck lights.
Term
- What flags and pennants are used for the following:
Definition
Refueling/Ammo: Bravo-red; Senior Officer Present Afloat (SOPA): Standard Pennant- green/white/pink; Breakdown: 5- yellow with blue X; Personnel Recall: Papa- blue with white squares; Boat recall: Quebec- yellow; Divers: Alpha-white blue; Personnel working afloat or over the side: Kilo- Yellow and Blue; HERO- Lima- yellow and black squares; Ready to receive a ship along side: Romeo-red and yellow; Man Overboard: Oscar- red and yellow; Anchoring: Uniform-white with red squares; Absentee pennants: first sub=flag officer, second sub=chief of staff, third sub= CO
Term
- What are the 3 parts of a message?
Definition
Heading, text, and ending
Term
- What are the 4 types of msgs?
Definition
Flash; Immediate; Priority; Routine
Term
- What does minimize mean?
Definition
A program to reduce the amount of radio traffic sent on circuits
Term
- What does EEFI stand for?
Definition
Essential Elements of friendly Information
Term
- What is a BEADWINDOW?
Definition
A 7-code number corresponding to communications security violations
Term
- What are the following frequencies and ranges:
Definition
HF- high frequency- 3,000 to 30,000; VHF- very high frequency- 30,000-300,000; UHF- Ultra high frequency- 300,000-3,000,000; SHF- Super high frequency- 3mhz – 30mhz; EHF- Extremely high frequency- frequencies above 30mgz
Term
- What is SHF used for?
Definition
SATCOMMS
Term
- What are the two types of communication of COMSEC?
Definition
Clear and encrypted
Term
- Who is the CMS custodian?
Definition
The crypto authority aboard
Term
- What is the CMS custodian responsible to the CO for?
Definition
Issuance and destruction of all crypto material
Term
- What is access?
Definition
The ability to obtain knowledge of classified material
Term
- What is classification?
Definition
The determination that official info requires
Term
- What is clearance?
Definition
An eligibility level of access to classified information
Term
- What is a compromise?
Definition
A Security violation
Term
- What is ‘need to know’ in correlation with classified information?
Definition
The necessity for access to, knowledge of, or possession of classified information
Term
- What is a restricted area?
Definition
Area that contains classified information
Term
- What is NWPL?
Definition
Naval Warfare Publication Library
Term
- How does the following correlate with the NWPL:
Definition
Handling, accountability, and storage: assigned to accountability; Changes and Corrections: usually done in black pen red IS NOT permitted; Reference value: an open resource of all ships operations on different levels
Term
- What do you do if you discover a compromise?
Definition
Report to the nearest authority
Term
- What is emergency destruction?
Definition
The total destruction of classified materials and equipment beyond recognition in case of an emergency, ex abandon ship
Term
- What is a CASREP?
Definition
Causality Report
Term
- What is the purpose of the following contained in a CASREP?
Definition
Initial: reporting the ship’s status in a diminished combat readiness posture- 48hrs; Update: reports changes to and or additional information regarding a previously submitted CASREP; Correction: CASCOR’s are submitted upon correction of the casualty; Cancellation: Canceling a previous submission
Term
- Explain the following information required n a casrep:
Definition
"Initiating department: information about the department who initiated the casrep; Supply: lack of supply onboard, in regards to the casrep, or how the part (installed) will be (or need to be) supplied"
Term
- What is a MOVEREP?
Definition
Movement report- primary source of location data
Term
- What is CSTT?
Definition
Combat Systems training Team- drills and trains repair light (combat systems) and combat systems personnel
Term
- What is SERT?
Definition
Ship’s electronic Team
Term
- What is the ETT?
Definition
Engineering training team- drills and trains engineering department watch standers
Term
- What is DCTT?
Definition
Damage Control Training Team- drills and trains repair locker
Term
- What is STT?
Definition
Seamanship Training Team- drills and trains bridge watches and lookouts
Term
- What is ATT?
Definition
Aviation Training Team- drills and trains flight deck personnel
Term
- What is ITT?
Definition
Integrated Training Team. Made of key personnel from each ship training team. They come together to combine drills into larger more arrive drills, coordinating interactions between drill sets.
Term
- Why does Petty Officer Ramirez rock?
Definition
Because he is really cool beans. And is the smartest dude ever. He will one day go to space and completely pimp that shit out.
Term
- What is the SPS-73?
Definition
Short-range navigation and surface search radar. Range min. 40 yards to 48 NM
Term
- What is the SPS-67?
Definition
Primary surface search radar. Range min. 75 yards to 100 NM. Primary surface radar. 2-D.
Term
- What is the MK-23 TAS?
Definition
2-D fire control. Min. range 2000 yard to 25 NM. Detects and tracks high-speed targets.
Term
- What does TAS stand for?
Definition
Target Acquisition System
Term
- What is the ACDS?
Definition
Advanced Combat Direction System Console.
Term
- What does the ACDS do?
Definition
Allows command and control of battle group tactical operations through censor’s weapons and intelligence sources.
Term
- What is the ASTAB?
Definition
Automated Status Board.
Term
- What is the purpose of the ASTAB?
Definition
To display real time/ non-real time digital information.
Term
- What is the length of the flight deck?
Definition
1092
Term
- What is the overall length of the ship?
Definition
1115’4
Term
- What is the navigational draft?
Definition
37’6
Term
- What is the Water Line?
Definition
1039’8
Term
- What is the Bean?
Definition
133’
Term
- How many displacement tons is the ship?
Definition
95,000
Term
- What is the speed of the ship in Knots?
Definition
30 knots.
Term
- What are the ships of the Lincoln battle group?
Definition
USS Shiloh CG-67, USS Mobile Bay CG-53, USS Paul Hamilton DDG-60, USS Fletcher DD-92, USS Ruben James FFG-57, USS Cheyenne SSN-73, USS Honolulu SSN-718, USS Camden A0E-2.
Term
- What is a T-AE?
Definition
Ammunition ship. Deliver ammo and missiles at ships at sea.
Term
- What is an AD?
Definition
Destroyer Tender.
Term
- What is a P-AFS?
Definition
Combat store ship. Conducts unreps.
Term
- What is an AS?
Definition
Submarine tender.
Term
- What is an AO?
Definition
Oilers. Carry fuel, jet fuel and other petroleum products.
Term
- What is an AOE?
Definition
Oilers, ammo and stores.
Term
- What is a CG?
Definition
Guided missile cruiser.
Term
- What is a CVN?
Definition
Nuclear power carrier
Term
- What is a DD/DDG?
Definition
Destroyer / guided missile destroyer. Fast ships
Term
- What is FFG?
Definition
Guided missile frigate. For escort and patrol.
Term
- What is a LLC/ AGF?
Definition
Amphibious command ship.
Term
- What is an LHA?
Definition
Amphibious assault ship.
Term
- What is a LHD?
Definition
Amphibious warfare ship.
Term
- What is a LPD?
Definition
Amphibious transport dock.
Term
- What is a LPH?
Definition
Amphibious assault ship.
Term
- What is LSD?
Definition
Dock landing ship.
Term
- What is a MCS?
Definition
Mine counter measure support ship.
Term
- What is an ATF?
Definition
Ocean going fleet tugs.
Term
- What is an ARS?
Definition
Repair and salvage ship.
Term
- What are 4 types of missiles (AIM)?
Definition
Sparrow III Guided Missile; Sidewinder Guided Missile; Advanced medium range air-to-air missile; Phoenix Missile
Term
- What are 4 types of destructive devices (AGM)?
Definition
Maverick Missile; HARM Missile; Joint stand off weapon; Harpoon
Term
- What are 3 types of bombs?
Definition
Laser Guided Bombs; Joint Direct Attack Munitions Guided bomb- GPS; Cluster Bomb units
Term
- What is the MSAS?
Definition
Multi-sensor analysis system-converts analog real-time or pre-recorded data
Term
- What are the 4 types of Sonar buoys?
Definition
BT- Bathythermograph; DIFAR- Directions frequency analyzer and recording; Directional command active sono-buoy system-DICASS; VLAD- vertical line array DIFAR
Term
- What is the purpose of torpedoes?
Definition
T search, detect, attack and destroy submarines
Term
- What is the purpose of mines?
Definition
To defend and control straights, port approaches, convoy anchorage, and seaward costal barriers
Term
- What are torpedo countermeasures?
Definition
Used to provide deceptive countermeasure against acoustic and wake homing torpedoes
Term
- What I the CIWS?
Definition
Close in weapon system---anti-ship missile defense---4 mounts---can operate from panel or remotely
Term
- What is NSSNS?
Definition
Nato Sea Sparrow Missile System
Term
- How many 50 caliber mounts are there OB?
Definition
10 numbered 50-59
Term
- What is the range of the 50cal?
Definition
Max 7400yds min 2000yds
Term
- What is the hot gun for a 50cal?
Definition
200 rounds in 2 minutes or less
Term
- What is the rate of the CIWS?
Definition
3000 rounds per minutes
Term
- What is the hot gun for a CWIS?
Definition
300 rounds in 5 minutes or less
Term
- What is the CIC/CDC Surface Summary Plot?
Definition
Short range surface plot used to manage surface contacts
Term
- What is the global command control system maritime?
Definition
Long range near real time tactical display used by commanders to formulate tactical decisions
Term
- What is Link 16?
Definition
A high speed digital, UHF satellite communications link, which employs frequency agility and has ante jam capabilities
Term
- Where is the additional remote for AN/SLQ 25 A?
Definition
ASW Module
Term
- Who is responsible for the coordination of all matters pertaining to combat operations?
Definition
CDC
Term
- Which Submarine detection system is primarily for CV inner zone defense(015nm)?
Definition
SH60F Ocean Hawk
Term
- Which Submarine detection system is primarily for outer carrier-battle group antisubmarine zones?(100+nm)?
Definition
P-3 Orion
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