Block II - Operations Flashcards
1
Q
What is METOC?
A
Meteorology and Oceanography
2
Q
What is CDC?
A
Combat Direction Center
3
Q
What is CVIC?
A
Carrier Intelligence Center
4
Q
What is another name for the AN/SPN 41 (ILM) radar?
A
bulls eye
5
Q
What is another name for the AN/SPN 46 radar?
A
easy rider
Precision Approach and Landing System (PALS)
6
Q
What is EMCON?
A
Emissions Control
7
Q
What is the term Ball?
A
A pilot report indicating that the visual landing aid is in sight.
8
Q
What is FOX CORPEN?
A
The ship’s true heading during flight operations.
9
Q
What is the term Nugget?
A
A first-tour pilot on initial carrier deployment.
10
Q
What is the term Rainmaker?
A
An aircraft sent to a shore-based landing site to verify its suitability as a divert field.
11
Q
What is CATCC?
A
Carrier Air Traffic Control Center
