Combat Systems Flashcards
1
Q
ASMD
A
ANTI-SHIP Missile Defense
2
Q
What 3 systems make up NIMITZ’s ASMD?
A
CIWS, RAM, NSSMS
3
Q
What is the ships’s last measure of defense against missile attack?
A
CIWS
4
Q
What does CIWS stand for?
A
Close in weapon system
5
Q
What is another name for CIWS?
A
MK 15 Phalanx
6
Q
How many CIWS mounts do we have?
A
2
7
Q
Where is Mount 21?
A
Forward starboard
8
Q
Where is mount 24?
A
Aft port
9
Q
Where can CIWS be controlled from?
A
Locally at each mount or CDC
10
Q
What are the 3 modes of operation for CIWS?
A
Air Ready, AAW Manual, and AAW Automatic
11
Q
Which mode does not “look for targets”?
A
Air ready
12
Q
What is the average range of CIWS?
A
1-3 NM
13
Q
What size rounds does CIWS use?
A
20 mm
14
Q
What does RAM stand for?
A
Rolling airframe missile
15
Q
How many RAMS do we have?
A
2
