ASW Attack Procedures Flashcards
What does MATCH stand for?
Medium range, Anti-submarine Torpedo Carrying Helicopter
What are the MATCH system components?
Medium Range Sonar Radar capable of directing aircraft External and internal communications Organic Helicopter Terminal Weapons
Define the Drop Point
The point to which the aircraft will be controlled for weapon release
Define the Splash Point
The point of weapon entry into the water
Define the Ballistic Correction
The distance between drop point and the splash point, plus the distance of underwater travel (DUT).
Define Urgent
Urgent- Purpose is to upset the submarines plan of action, and gain the upper hand. Put best available weapon in water ASAP. Hoping to upset the submarine’s fire control solution causing it to take avoiding actions. Speed overrides the need for accuracy
Define Deliberate
Deliberate- This is the positive destruction of a submarine using the most effective weapon, and meticulous execution of the correct aiming rules. Accuracy overrides speed
List Attack Methods
Radar VECTAC Reverse Radar VECTAC INFOTAC INFOTAC B22 Hoverdrop SelfTac Visual VECTAC
Explain a dogbox
A dogbox is an area in which there is a live ASW weapon. Initiated on completion of an attack. Has a radius of at least 3000yds centred on the drop point. Once a dogbox has been established no other ASW weapons can be released until the current Dogbox had expired after 8 minutes. No ships are to enter a live Dogbox any ship within a Dogbox must leave immediately.
