Combat Systems Flashcards
The MK15 Phalanx is what type of weapon system?
Close-in weapon system (CIWS)
The MK15 Phalanx is a function of the ship’s what?
Anti-ship missile defense (ASMD)
What acts of the ship’s last measure of defense against missile attack?
MK15 Phalanx
Which gun fire control system is used by the MK15 phalanx?
20 mm Gatling
How many CIWS mounts are on board?
2
Where are the CWIS mounts located?
MH 21 - 05 level just forward of the bridge
MH 22 - Portside fantail
Phalanx can be controlled locally, at the mounts, or remotely from the _____ located in combat.
Remote control panel (RCP)
What are the three primary modes of operation for MK15 phalanx?
Air ready
Anti-air Warfare (AAW) manual
AAW Auto
Which mode of operation is almost fully energized, the only thing it is not doing is radiating or looking for targets?
Air ready phalanx
Which modes is the CIWS radiating and looking for targets?
AAW manual
AAW Auto
When all target parameters I have have been met in ___, the computer illuminates the recommended fire indicator and if all fire breaks are closed the operator only needs to push the fire button to commence firing
AAW manual
In _____, as soon as the recommended fire illuminates, Phalanx will commence firing automatically
AAW Auto
What is completely autonomous from the rest of the ship’s Weapons Systems?
Phalanx
Who will have to decide what other what in system to use and move the ship in either an offensive or defensive position if this component fails?
TAO
What does NSSMS stand for?
NATO sea Sparrow missile system
What is the function of the ships ASDM and access the ship’s first hard kill defense against missile attack?
NATO sea Sparrow missile system
What type of missile is used by the NATO sea Sparrow missile system?
RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile
What can also be used as an offensive weapon against air and surface targets?
NATO sea Sparrow missile system
The NATO sea Sparrow missile system has how many major components?
TWO
MK 29
MK 95