CC 106 Operations Fundamentals

Question 1

Discuss the primary and secondary missions of CIC/CDC.

Answer 1

Primary- To provide the organized collection, display, evaluation, and dissemination of pertinent tactical information and intelligence to command and control stations. Secondary- To control and/or assist in specific operations as delegated.

Question 2

Describe the duties, responsibilities and authority of the following personnel: CICWO

Answer 2

Responsible for the coordination of all CIC functions.

Question 3

Discuss the general duties of the following watch stations in CIC/CDC: Tactical Action Officer (TAO)

Answer 3

Direct advisor from the display/decision area.

Question 4

Discuss the general duties of the following watch stations in CIC/CDC: Electronic Warfare Supervisor (EWS)

Answer 4

Collection and display of all available EW info.

Question 5

Discuss the information contained in the following: Operational Order (OPORDER)

Answer 5

Order sent to command by the chain of command.

Question 6

Discuss the information contained in the following: Operational Plan (OPLAN)

Answer 6

Plan formulated by command to execute the order.

Question 7

Discuss the information contained in the following: Operational Tasking (OPTASK)

Answer 7

Execution of the plan.

Question 8

Discuss how the following factors affect radar operations

Answer 8

a. Atmospheric conditions- Depending on conditions can either increase or decrease returns.
b. Sea return- Large waves can show up on the screen.
c. Weather- Hot air improves radar speed and range. Fog can show on the radar.
d. Height of antenna and target- Radar is basically line of sight so the higher the better.

Question 9

Explain the purpose of Emission Control (EMCON).

Answer 9

EMCON is the reduction of use of signals throughout the frequency spectrum. Can be implemented on a reduced basis through only certain frequency ranges, or can be implemented on a total basis, when no signals of any kind are transmitted from the ship. Most restrictive: EMCON level A

Question 10

efine the following terms: ES, EA, EW

Answer 10

Electronic Support (ES) - Detects radar signals. b. Electronic Attack (EA) - Jamming the radar signal emitted. c. Electronic Protect (EP) - Countermeasure to jam the person who is jamming your signal.

Question 11

Explain the missions and characteristics of the following platforms: T-AO

Answer 11

Transport oilier.

Question 12

Explain the missions and characteristics of the following platforms: PC

Answer 12

Patrol craft.

Question 13

State the primary mission of the following fixed-wing aircraft: EA-6B Prowler

Answer 13

Tactical electronic warfare.

Question 14

State the primary mission of the following fixed-wing aircraft: E-2 Hawkeye

Answer 14

All weather airborne early warning and battle group command and control.

Question 15

State the primary mission of the following rotary-wing aircraft: SH-60 Sea Hawk

Answer 15

Inner antisubmarine-zone helicopter.

Question 16

State the primary mission of the following landing craft: LCAC

Answer 16

Landing Craft Air Cushion (40 + advertised speed) (250 miles max range) (Over the horizon)

Question 17

Describe the day shapes used for the following:

Answer 17

Vessel at anchor

Question 18

Describe the day shapes used for the following: two black balls

Answer 18

Vessel not under command

Question 19

Describe the day shapes used for the following: three black balls

Answer 19

Vessel aground

Question 20

Describe and discuss the flags/pennants used for the following: Refueling/ammunition handling

Answer 20

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