Common Core 107: Combat Systems Flashcards
Detect to Engage
Dtect inbound hostile target, report range and bearing to TAO, TAO gives weapons release authority. Self defense weapons coordinator designates to Weapons delivery system to destroy the target
Command and Control Warfare (C2W)
The direction of forces and weapons to achieve a mission or goal
Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS)
Gun fire support for troops landing or conducting operations on the beach
RADAR
Radio Detection and Ranging
SONAR
Sound Navigation and Ranging
3 Warfare Areas for Gun Systems
Air
Surface
Strike
4 Warfare areas for Missile Systems
Air
Surface
Sub-Surface
Strike
Purpose of Fire Control
Ensure maximum kill probability
ASM/ASCM
Designed for use against ships and large boats at sea. EX: Harpoon Missile
Submarine
Underwater vessel designed for warfare.
Torpedo
Self-Propelled, Explosive projection weapon. Launched above or below water but propelled underwater
Aircraft
Capable of dropping ordnance
Unmanned Ariel Vehicle
Aircraft that flies without human crew on board
Warships
Ships built primarily for combat
FAC/FIAC
Small Speed boats
Mine
Detonated by a mechanism that responds to magnetic material
Shore Battery
A unit of guns, mortars, rockets or missiles that are positioned on shore that can fire on ships in the water
Harpoon
All weather, over the horizon, anti ship missile. uses active radar homing, low level, sea skimming, cruise trajectory
Tomahawk
All weather submarine or ship launched attack cruise missle.
Vertical Launched ASROC
Launched from MK-41 VLS for anti-submarine attacks.
Standard Missiles
Primary surface-to-air missile air defense weapon.
Rolling Airframe Missile Launcher (RAM)
Small, lightweight, infared homing surface-to-air missile.
Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) PHALANX
Point defense weapon for detecting and destroying incoming, anti-ship missiles and enemy aircraft at short range
NATO Sea Sparrow
Ship-borne, short range, anti aircraft and anti missile weapon system
Air Search Radar
Search the Air for contacts
Surface Search Radar
Search the Surface for contacts
Fire Control Radar
For efficient use of weapons systems
Navigation Radars
Used for safe navigation
2 Dimensional Radar
Range and Bearing
3 Dimensional Radar
Range, Bearing and Altitude
Purpose of Combat Systems Operation Sequencing System (CSOSS)
Provide detailed step-by-step operations for completing functions
Combat Systems Readiness Officer
Ensures maintenance is preformed on all systems
Combat Systems Officer of the Watch
Ensures all duties are being completed
What type of Torpedo countermeasure does MTW have?
NIXIE
Difference between Active and Passive SONAR
Active pings while Passive only listens
Factors that could affect SONAR
Temperature
Pressure
Salinity
How could Temperature affect SONAR
1 degree of temp difference can cause 6 fps change in sound velocity
How could Pressure affect SONAR
change in depth of 100ft can cause 2 fps change in sound velocity
How can Salinity Affect SONAR
1ppm change in salinity can cause 4 fps change in sound velocity
Hang Fire
Slight delay in fire between when the primer is struck and the round is actually fired
Missfire
Round does not fire when primer is struck
Hot Gun
When the temperature of the barrel exceeds safe operational condition
Train Warning Circle
18” circle painted around gun capable of rotating for safety purposes
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO)
Setting HERO reduces the amount of Frequencies being used
Gun Batteries on Naval Surface Combatants
CIWS - PHALANX NATO Sea Sparrow RAM Launcher MK45 5"/54 Caliber -CG and DDG MK75 76-MM/62 Caliber - Frigates
Purpose of Blue Ammunition
Designates dummy round
HE-PD
High Explosive Point Detonating
HE-VT
High Explosive Variable Time
HE MT-PD
High Explosive Mechanical Time, Point Detonating
VT non-FRAG
Used for training on air targets
RAP
Rocket - Assisted Propelled
BL&P
Blind Loaded and Plugged
HE-IR
High Explosive InfaRed
WP
White Phosphorous
HE-CVT
High Explosive Controlled Variable Time
