Combat Systems Flashcards
What is the Detect to Engage (DTE) sequence?
The process of detection, direction, delivery, and destruction.
What are the 4 D’s of combat?
Detection
Direction
Delivery
Destruction
Who grants weapons release authority?
TAO (Tactical Action Officer)
Who designates targets to the different weapons?
SDWC (Ships Defense Weapons Coordinator)
This pertains to gunfire support for troops landing for beach operations (provided by DDG’s or CG’s)
Naval Surface Fire Support
What does RADAR stand for?
Radio Detection and Ranging
What does SONAR stand for?
Sound Navigation and Ranging
What are the factors that affect SONAR operations?
TPS:
Temperature of the water
Pressure of the water
Salinity: amount of salt in the water
State the purpose of fire control
Warheads on foreheads (or a target in general)
Which RADAR is used in the detection of air contacts (friendly or hostile)?
Air Search
Which RADAR is used in the detection of surface contacts (friendly or hostile)?
Surface search
What is used in the delivery of warheads to intercept a target?
FIRE CONTROL
Which RADAR is used to navigate the seas?
Navigation
What is the order of equipment in the DTE sequence?
AW(Air Warfare/point defense-201) and SW(Surface Warfare/point defense-202)
What is the range of the SLQ-32A (V) 3?
300+ NM
What is the function of the SLQ-32A (V) 3?
Anti-ship missile defense
What are the locations of the SLQ-32A (V) 3?
Port and Starboard of the island
What is the range of the SPS-49?
256 NM
What is the function of the SPS-49?
Primary Air Seach RADAR
What gives you the RANGE and BEARING of the target relative to the ship?
2D RADAR
What is the range of SPS-48E?
220 NM
What is the function of SPS-48E?
Secondary Air Search RADAR
What gives you the RANGE, BEARING, and ALTITUDE of the target relative to the ship?
3D RADAR
What is the system that combines 48 and 49 RADAR inputs into one, better RADAR picture of the targets for Advanced Combat Directions System?
SYS-2
What is the range of MK23 Target Acquisition System (TAS)?
Long range = 110
Short range or normal mode = 22.5
What is the function of MK23 Target Acquisition System (TAS)?
Primary Fire Control RADAR
What program allows targets to be externally designated to NATO, RAM?
TAS Op Program
What does NSSMS stand for?
NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System
What does GMFCS stand for?
Guided Missile Fire Control System
What does GMLS stand for?
Guided Missile Launching System
What type of missile system is the MK95 3D RADAR?
GMFCS
What is the range of the MK95 3D RADAR?
50 NM
What is the function of the MK95 3D RADAR?
Secondary Fire Control RADAR, illuminates target for NATO (tracking RADAR)
What is ONLY used by the NSSMS and must track target until missile intercepts?
MK95 3D RADAR
What type of missile system is MK29 NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System?
GMLS - Guided Missile Launching System