Combat Systems Flashcards
What division maintain ship surveillance, control and radar systems?
CS6 division
What division is responsible for the secret network?
CS31
What division is responsible for interior communication systems such as: 1MC, J-dials, and sound-powered phones?
CS8 division
What division is responsible for network security?
CS2
Name in this ratings you’ll find in combat systems
- IC
- IT
- ET
- FC
What information area is CS31 division responsible for?
Automated data processing/ADP
What division maintains ships self-defense system and data links?
CS5
What enlisted rating operates and maintains all the ships weapon systems?
FC
RADAR
Radio detection and ranging
SONAR
Sound Navigation and Ranging
Name a surface weapon
- Harpoon
- Tomahawk
- Vertical Launched ASROC
- Standard missile
- Torpedo
- RAM
- CIWS
- NSSMS
- Gun Weapons Systems
CSOSS
Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System
Purpose of CSOSS
• Procedures and information for combat systems operation/maintenance
CSRO
Combat Systems Readiness Officer
Who does the CSRO report to?
TAO
When is the CSO watch manned?
General Quarters
CSOOW
Combat Systems Officer of the Watch
Where does the CSOW stand watch?
- CSMC
* 03-113-2-C
Name one of the combat systems area supervisors?
- ESS
- ISS
- RSS
- WSS
- XCS
What is a hang fire in relation to combat systems?
DELAYED ignition of the primer
What is a misfire in relation to combat systems?
FAILED ignition of the primer
Hot gun
300 or more rounds are fired in a 5 minute period
What is the minimum amount of time to stay away from a hot gun?
30 minutes
What is the purpose of the train warning circle?
To establish a safe distance to keep personnel away from the moving equipment such as the missile launchers
What words of paint on the train morning circle?
Danger area
How far is the circle painted from the launcher?
18 inches from any position
What does HERO stand for?
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance
Why is HERO important?
- Safe operating and handling measures for ordnance
- Prevents the accidental initiation of ammunition and electro explosive devices in the presence of electromagnetic radiation environment during handling, loading, and storing.
What provides stable temperature so that the equipment operates optimally?
Electronic Cooling Systems
What does blue color code mean in regards to ammunition?
Training or inert rounds used for practice
How does the ships Gyro help weapon systems?
- Stabilizes Missile launchers, gun mounts and other equipment
- Remain level to the earth surface for proper operation
What is the frequency range of HF?
3-30MHz
What is the frequency ranges of VHF?
30-300MHz
What is the frequency range of UHF?
300MHz-3GHz
LOS
Line of sight
SATCOM
Satellite Communications
What does SATCOM provide us?
Global Communication
Voice and data
DMR
Digital Modular Radio
Total # of DMR’s onboard?
of LOS?
of SATCOM’s?
- 12 total
- 9 LOS
- 3 SATCOM
Name one of the major SATCOM systems on board?
- WSC-6
- WSC-8
- DirecTV
- Satcom DMR
What frequency range is resistant to nuclear attack?
EHF (30-300GHz)
How many levels of INFOCON are there?
5
What is the most restrictive INFOCON level?
Level 1
What INFOCON level are we normally at while underway?
Level 3
What is the purpose of underwater log?
• Measures ships speed + distance traveled through the water.
What type of underwater log does CVN 77 have?
Digital hybrid speed log/DHYSL
AN/WSN-9
What part of the DHYSL extends to the hull of the ship and is non retractable?
Pitsword or rodmeter
What is the dummy log used for?
Manual control of speed indicators on the rod meter is not used
What is the WSN-7?
Ships gyroscope
What data does the WSN-7 provide to weapon, radar, navigation, and SATCOM equipment?
- Heading
- Pitch
- Roll
- Speed
- Position
What is another name for the J-dial?
31V
What does POTS stand for and what service does it provide?
Plain old telephone system
Voice calls off ship
MK 15 Phalanx
CIWS Close-in Weapons System
How many CIWS mounts do we have?
What are their names?
2,
MT21 and MT24
MK 57
Re-architectured NATO Seasparrow Surface Missile System
How many NATO launchers do we have onboard?
2
NATO Launcher 1 location
FWD STBD Quarter
NATO Launcher 2 location?
AFT PORT Quarter
How many missiles does each NATO Launcher hold?
8
What is the maximum range of NATO?
15NM
What is the length of the NATO missile?
12ft
What is battle-short mode?
• Setting that allows safety features to be bypassed
Who is able to authorize a battle shot?
CO
What is the primary mission of the AN/SLQ-32?
Anti-ship missile defense
What is the term used to describe the SLQ-32’s ability to defeat a missile?
Soft kill
How many arrays does the SLQ-32 have?
2
What is special about the STBD SLQ-32 array?
If the starboard array fails, the whole system is down
How many 50 caliber gun mounts do we have?
10
When are the 50-caliber gun mounts manned?
- Full bore
* Certain weapons postures
MK 31
Rolling Airframe missile (RAM) system
How many RAM launchers do we have onboard?
2
How many missiles does each RAM launcher hold?
21
What is the name of the RAM missile?
RIM-116
What is the maximum range of RAM?
3NM
What length is the of the RAM missile?
9 ft
How loud is the missile salvo alarm?
85 decibels
Another name for SLQ-25?
Nixie
Nixie serves as a decoy against what type of threat?
Acoustic Homing Torpedoes