Combat Systems Flashcards
What does SSDS stand for?
Ship’s Self-Defense System
What Rates Work in Combat Systems?
IC, ET, IT, FC, YN
What are the components of a weapon system?
Detection, Direction, Delivery, Destruction
What is the purpose of fire control?
To control weapon fire to ensure maximum kill probability
What is a train warning circle?
Circle painted 18 inches from the furthest point of a weapon system for safety
What does POTS stand for?
Plain Old Telephone System
Where are the gyros located?
FWD/AFT IC
What information do gyros provide?
Pitch, roll, heading, and position
What is the nomenclature for the gyros?
WSN-7
What does DTE stand for?
Detect To Engage
What does CIWS stand for?
Close-In Weapon System
Where are the CIWS mounts located?
Mount 21 – FWD/STBD (02/03 LVL), Mount 22 – AFT/PORT (Hangar Bay LVL)
What are the modes of operation for CIWS?
Air Ready, Anti-Air Warfare Manual, Anti-Air Warfare Auto
What rounds are used in CIWS?
20mm Tungsten/ELC
What is the maximum drum capacity of CIWS?
1550 rounds
How many rounds do we load in CIWS?
1400
What sub mode do we use the PTI for?
Surface
What is the air rate of fire for CIWS?
4500 rounds per minute
What is the surface rate of fire for CIWS?
3000 rounds per minute
What is the ENGAGE range for CIWS?
1 NM
What is the TRACK range for CIWS?
3 NM
What is the SEARCH range for CIWS?
5 NM
What does PTI on CIWS stand for?
Phalanx Thermal Imager
What does RAM stand for?
Rolling Airframe Missile
How many RAM launchers are onboard?
Two
Where are the RAM launchers located?
RAM 1 – FWD/PORT (02 LVL), RAM 2 – AFT/STBD (02/03 LVL)
What system provides ‘power adequate’ to the RAM?
SLQ-32
What missile does the RAM fire?
RIM-116B
How many missiles does the RAM launcher hold?
21
What homing does the RAM use?
Passive
What is the max effective range of the RAM?
3 NM
What is the maximum range of the RAM?
5 NM
What does NSSMS stand for?
NATO Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System
Where are the NSSMS launchers located?
Launcher 1 – FWD/STBD (02/03 LVL), Launcher 2 – AFT/PORT (03 LVL)
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What missile does the NSSMS fire?
RIM-162D
What missile does the ESSMS fire?
RIM-162D
What type of homing does the RIM-162D use?
Semi-active
How many missiles does each NSSMS launcher hold?
8
What is the maximum range of the ESSMS?
18 NM
What is the max effective range of the ESSMS?
12 NM
What does the NSSMS use to track targets?
Directors (Tracker Illuminators)
How many Directors are onboard?
4
What are the locations of the Directors?
3 on the Island, 1 on the SPS-49 Tower
What is the range of the Directors?
50 NM
What is the Primary purpose of the SPS-48?
Primary Air Search
What is the Primary purpose of the SPS-49?
Back-up Air Search
What is the Secondary purpose of the SPS-48?
Back-up Fire Control Radar
What is the Secondary purpose of the SPS-49?
Back-up Marshalling Radar
What is the range of the SPS-48?
220 NM
What is the range of the SPS-49?
256 NM
What is the primary Fire Control Radar?
SPQ-9B
What are the ranges of the SPQ-9B?
Air – 80 NM, Surface – 40 NM
What is a special ability of the SPQ-9B?
Look-back function
What is the Highest spinning Radar on the mast?
SPQ-9B
What is the primary Surface Search Radar?
SPS-67
What is the range of the SPS-67?
100 NM
What is the primary Navigation Radar?
SPS-73
What is the range of the SPS-73?
30 NM
What is the Back-Up Navigation Radar?
SPS-67
What is the Back-up Surface Search Radar?
SPS-73
What is the frequency range of HF?
3-30MHz
What is the frequency range of VHF?
30-300MHz
What is the frequency range of UHF?
300MHz-3GHz
What is the frequency range of SHF?
3-30GHz
What is the frequency range of EHF?
30-300GHz
What does ASTAB stand for?
Automatic Status Board
What is the underwater Telephone?
Gertrude
What does C4I stand for?
Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence
What is another name for the PITSWORD?
RODMETER
What radar provides electronic warfare and ASMD (Anti-Ship Missile Defense) with soft kill capabilities?
SLQ-32
Where are the SLQ-32 antennas located?
FWD/PORT on 03 catwalk, STBD side on 08 LVL on the Island
What is the primary mission of the SLQ-32?
ASMD (Anti-Ship Missile Defense)
What does an antenna with a red colored base signify?
Transmitter
What does an antenna with a blue colored base signify?
Receiver
What does an antenna with a grey colored base signify?
Transmit & Receiver
What are the 3D Radars onboard?
SPQ-9B, SPS-48
What is the difference between 2D and 3D radar?
2D = Range and Bearing, 3D = Range, Bearing, Altitude
What does a blue band around ordnance signify?
Training Shape/ Inert/ Dummy Round
What does HERO stand for?
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance
What does RADAR stand for?
Radio Detection and Ranging
What HERO condition do we set for Mount 21?
6
What HERO condition do we set for Mount 24?
7
What does SONAR stand for?
Sound Navigation and Ranging