COMBAT SYSTEMS ESWS STUDY GUIDE

Question 1

CS1

Answer 1

CWO (Communications Watch Supervisor)

IT

Question 2

CS2/3

Answer 2

ISS (Information Systems Supervisor)

IT, ET

Question 3

CS4X

Answer 3

DC Divsions

Any rate

Question 4

CS5

Answer 4

ESS (Electronic Systems Supervisor)

ET, FC

Question 5

CS6

Answer 5

RSS (Radar Systems Supervisor)

ET

Question 6

CS7

Answer 6

WSS (Weapons System Supervisor)

FC

Question 7

CS8

Answer 7

ICS (Interior Communication Specialist)

IC

Question 8

CS9

Answer 8

XCS (Exterior Communication Specialist)

ET

Question 9

EMCON

Answer 9

EMissions CONtrol

Question 10

HERO

Answer 10

Hazard of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordinance

Question 11

RADAR

Answer 11

Radio Detection And Ranging

Question 12

SONAR

Answer 12

Sound Navigation And Ranging

Question 13

CSOSS

Answer 13

: Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System
Maintenance of the highest possible levels of readiness
Components:
a.Space layout
b.Power diagrams
c Normal Procedures
d.Casualty procedures

Question 14

C5I

Answer 14

a. Combat Systems
b. Computer
c. Communication
d. Command
e. Control
f. Intelligence

Question 15

Area Supervisors

Answer 15

Liaisons between technicians who work on a specific set of equipment and the CSOOW.

Question 16

CSOOW

Answer 16

Combat Systems Officer Of the Watch
Communicates with: CSO, CSMO, TAO, OOD. Keeps them aware of any equipment casualties and problems related to Combat Systems. Maintains departments, tag out log. Coordinates and controls aloft evolutions inport and underway.
Located at: CSMC – Combat Systems Maintenance Center
Relays trouble calls to: Appropriate Area Supervisor

Question 17

CSRO

Answer 17

Combat Systems Readiness Officer

Filter between: TAO and CSOOW Manned only during: GQ

Question 18

HF (URC-131)

Answer 18

Frequency Range: 3-30 MHz
High Frequency Radio Group (HFRG)
Purpose:
•Link 11
•Over The Horizon Voice and Data

Question 19

VHF (URC-139)

Answer 19

Frequency range: 30 MHz- 300 MHz
Purpose:
•Bridge to Bridge communications
•LOS (Line of Sight)

Question 20

UHF (Digital Modular Radio- DMR)

Answer 20

Frequency range: 300 MHz- 3 GHz
Purpose:
•Back-up to Satellite Data Communications

Question 21

SHF (WSC-6, WSC-8)

Answer 21

CWSP: Commercial Wideband Satellite Program WSC-8
DSCS: Defense Satellite Communication System WSC -6
Frequency range: 3GHZ- 30GHZ
Purpose:
•Satellite communications
•NIPR/SIPR
•POTS
•Off ship connections

Question 22

PRC’s

Answer 22

Portable communications. Emergency communications in case complete loss of power to the island and Radio.

Question 23

POTS

Answer 23

Plain Old Telephone System

Question 24

J-DIALS

Answer 24

Ship’s internal phone can interface with Hydra’s

Question 25

HYDRA (AN/SRC-55)

Answer 25

Hierarchal Yet Dynamically Reprogrammable Architecture

Question 26

Three ways to determine speed

Answer 26

1) Pitsword •100 Inches long •Reads magnetic waves to determine ship’s speed through water 2) Dummy log •Measures shaft RPMs to determine ships speed 3) GPS •Speed over ground

Question 27

GYRO’S

Answer 27

* Nomenclature: WSN-7 * Two: FWD/AFT IC ``` Provides:  Heading  Pitch  Roll  Lat/Long • Output to: Weapons • Radars • Navigation equipment ```

Question 28

GERTRUDE (WQC-2)

Answer 28

Two-way underwater communication system used to talk to Subs

Question 29

Effects of sonar operation

Answer 29

1) Temperature- will increase or decrease the speed of sound through water 2) Pressure- sound will travel faster or slower depending on depth 3) Salinity- More salt=more distortion. a) Least effect on speed of sound in water

Question 30

ISNS

Answer 30

Provides Secret and Unclassified LAN’s network. (NIPRNET/SIPRNET)

Question 31

RIVER CITY

Answer 31

1. Only the Top Decision Makers 2. Staff Information Warfare Personnel 3. E7 and above 4. All Hands

Question 32

(RADAR PURPOSE) Air Search

Answer 32

Detects and tracks air targets

Question 33

(RADAR PURPOSE) Surface Search/Navigation

Answer 33

Gives information on surface and low altitude targets Provides land mass recognition

Question 34

(RADAR PURPOSE) Fire Control

Answer 34

Tracks/illuminates surface or air targets Provides continual posistional data

Question 35

SPN-43

Answer 35

Allows CATCC to organize landing pattern | MARSHALL

Question 36

SPN-41

Answer 36

Provides azimuth and elevtion data to pilots | BULLS - EYE

Question 37

SPN-46 3D

Answer 37

Provides azimuth and glide slope data to pilots Final approach Can auto land F-18 and EA-6B Prowler (NEEDLES)