FCO Flashcards
At what elevation does a danger of ricochet danger exist? (1)
9 degrees elevation or Less
.What is the minimum length of tow required when firing HE ammunition? (1)
2,000 yards
What is the Safety Firing Arcs for a CIWS 1B towed AA target shoot?
Up – 30,000 ft, Out – 14,000 Yards 80 degrees either side of fire 200 degrees no engage Clear of land, vessels, marine life, A/C.
Define MISFIRE. (1)
A failure of ammunition component in whole or in part, to fire or explode after an intentional attempt to cause it to do so.
When will a HOT GUN situation exist, with regard to the 57mm gun? (2)
40 rounds in hour 60 rounds in 4 hour
Who is responsible for ensuring Warning Pipes are made and when are they to be made? (2)
OOW is responsible and pipes are made 15min prior to and every 15min during an exercise.
What is the Maximum Effective Range of the 57mm gun in AIR/SURF? (2)
Air: 6,000 yards Surface: 18.000 yards
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When is a weapons system considered loaded? (2)
As soon as ammunition is supplied to the feed system.
What must the pilot of the towing aircraft do before a ship is permitted to engage the target? (1)
Call ‘’ON TOP’’
Define ELECTRICALLY SAFE. (2)
A safety measure in which a gun or weapon system is prevented from firing through an electrical cutout
What pub lists the location of Out of Bounds signs for weapons firing?
NAVORD 4995-0
.What is the rate of fire for the 57mm?
220 RPM
What is the Rate of Fire for CIWS AIR and CIWS SURFACE modes?
AIR: 4500 SURF: 3000
What is defined as a hot gun for the CIWS 1B? (1)
300 rounds in 5 minute
Define MECHANICALLY SAFE. (2)
A safety measure in which a gun or weapon system is prevented from firing via a mechanical cutout
Define the term CHECK FIRE. (1)
Emergency order to stop firing after engage order has been given because land, vessels, A/C, marine life has entered safety firing arcs or an unsafe condition exists Called by anyone, Released by the CO.
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What are the Safety Firing Arcs for a CIWS PAC shoot? (4)
Up – 20,000 ft, Out – 14,000 Yards 30 degrees either side of fire
Each ship in the Royal Canadian Navy has a Weapons Safety Organization. What people make up this organization?(4)
CO, ORO, OOW, designated safety observer, MSO (missile shoots), SAC
Where are the Firing Signs located when conducting a CIWS 1B shoot IAW Marcords?
LSO Compartment Hatch Hangar lobby Doors Ladders leading to Mezzanines AX Hatch Hanger Doors remain closed
When conducting an 57mm ‘’Open Ocean’’ firing, what is the maximum height the rounds may go? (1)
5,000ft