Electronic Warfare Operator Flashcards
What is the duration of the New Entry Sailor Course (NESC)?
10 weeks
Where is the Recruit School located for the NESC?
HMAS Cerberus, Vic
What is the purpose of the NESC course?
To prepare you to conduct basic duties as a sailor
What components are included in the physical fitness training of the NESC?
General fitness and the Navy swim test
What does military life training cover in the NESC?
General service knowledge including drill and ceremonial procedures
What military skills are taught in the NESC?
Weapons training, workplace safety, first aid and sailing
What Navy skills are included in the NESC curriculum?
Seamanship, survival at sea and fire and flood control
What happens after successfully completing all components of the NESC?
Participation in a Graduation Parade
Who can you invite to the Graduation Parade after completing the NESC?
Family and friends
What follows after completing the NESC course?
Proceeding to respective employment training
What is the duration of the Basic Seamanship Lite Course?
2 weeks
Where is the Basic Seamanship Lite Course held?
HMAS Cerberus, Vic
What are some key components of the Basic Seamanship Lite Course?
- boat work
- rigging
- anchor work
- helmsmanship
- ships husbandry and corrosion control
- general ship knowledge
What does ‘boat work’ in the Basic Seamanship Lite Course involve?
crew, maintenance and navigation of power boats
What skills are taught under ‘rigging’ in the Basic Seamanship Lite Course?
- working with cordage and wire ropes
- understanding splicing
- maintenance of rigging
- managing blocks, slips and shackles
What is the focus of ‘anchor work’ in the Basic Seamanship Lite Course?
maintenance of ships and boats anchors and cables
What is ‘helmsmanship’?
steering the ship
What does ‘ships husbandry and corrosion control’ entail?
cleanliness and maintenance of all parts of a ship, except machinery spaces
What is the duration of the Initial Electronic Warfare Course?
22 weeks
Where is the Initial Electronic Warfare Course conducted?
HMAS Watson, Watsons Bay, Sydney, NSW and HMAS Stirling, Rockingham, WA
What topics are covered in the Initial Electronic Warfare Course?
- electronic warfare theory
- introduction to electronic warfare
- Action Information Organisation
- regional threats
- associated radar to weapon systems
- equipment application courses
What is included in the ‘introduction to electronic warfare’?
- electronic support
- electronic attack
- electronic protection
- electromagnetic spectrum
What is the duration of the Electronic Warfare Support Course?
7 weeks
Where is the Electronic Warfare Support Course located?
HMAS Watson, Watsons Bay, Sydney, NSW, and HMAS Stirling, Rockingham, WA
