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FCS Exam Flashcards

1
Q

With the exception of the PAC, what is the safety height for all CIWS air firings?

A

30,000 ft

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2
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Once a missile has been declared a DUD, how long is the safety period before Command can allow
personnel to the missile deck to investigate?

A

60 Minutes

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3
Q

What is the code input for ARS in CIWS?

A

Code 002

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4
Q

What is the title of NAVORD 4995-0?

A

Safety Firing Orders for Ships and Submarines

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5
Q

On the FCRs, what are the six different Gun Target Assignments?

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FCR A, FCR B, Window 1, 2, 3, and NGS

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6
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What is the state of the safety valve on the Pneumatic system of the DLF when sailing in a nonoperational manner?

A

The Safety Valve on the Pneumatic system will be set to SAFE, padlocked in this position and key removed.

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7
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What are the Out Of Bounds areas for a CIWS firing?

A

Hangar Top, Flight Deck, AX

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8
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Who can call a Check Fire?

A

Anyone

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9
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When is Pulse Doppler used?

A

In severe clutter environments.

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10
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For the FCRs, define the system being in LOCK.

A

The radar pedestal is in a lock position, however it can still leak radiation while calibrating

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11
Q

On the 57mm, Define GWS in Green Alert.

A

Servos and hydraulics are activated, but no higher functions

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12
Q

What are the OOB areas for a 57mm firing?

A

FX, Bridge Wings forward of the bridge wing doors

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13
Q

During missile firing events, who makes up the Ship’s Weapon Safety Firing Organization?

A

CO, OOW, ORO, DSO, MSO, SAC

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14
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For CIWS during a surface engagement, what is the clearance altitude for the safety firing arc?

A

20,000 ft

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15
Q

For CIWS during a surface engagement, what is the clearance altitude for the safety firing arc?

A

SWC

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16
Q

For the 57mm, which misfire procedure is most appropriate for use against a BQM target?

A

Primary remaining locked on

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17
Q

Which of the following is NOT a valid misfire drill method for the 57mm?

A

Primary Fictitious

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18
Q

What position must the mode switch be turned to in order to move the MASS launcher manually?

A

Local

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19
Q

When is CIWS considered a Hot Gun?

A

When 300 rounds have been fire within 5 minutes

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20
Q

During ESSM firing events, how far must a participating unit remain from the firing unit, while remaining in the non firing arc?

A

5,000 yds

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21
Q

True or False? AFT of the bridge wing doors are out of bounds for 57mm firing.

A

True

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22
Q

For 57mm, when a round doesn’t fire and no electrical current has been supplied to the round, it is known as a ?

A

Check Load

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23
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A Hang Fire for the 57mm is the time between when the firing signal was initiated and the round was (Blank) charged and a (Blank) safety period to ensure the round does not fire in a delayed
fashion.

A

Electrically, 2 Minute

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24
Q

True or False? Magazine handles are reusable after OMNI TRAP rounds have been fired from that magazine

A

True

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25
Q

A situation where an unintended target is close to or approaching the edges of the safety firing arc is known as what?

A

Dangerous Proximity

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26
Q

When is Frequency Agile used?

A

In a severe Jamming environment when clutter suppression is not necessary

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27
Q

How much time must be adhered to prior to handling a misfired rocket from the MASS launcher?

A

30 minutes

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28
Q

Who has the authority to lift/cancel a Check Fire?

A

Command

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29
Q

The CIWS shall not be switched to a firing mode until what is called from the aircraft?

A

“On Top”

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30
Q

What Actions Does the CIWS Operator have to take when making CIWS electrically safe?

A

Hold Fire selected at the LCP or RCP

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31
Q

During A ESSM launch, the missile does not leave the canister and the system indicates power has been supplied to the missile, creating an emergency on ship. What other area of the ship will receive an indication of an emergency?

A

Machinery Control Room (MCR)

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32
Q

During a CIWS bore loaded procedure how much time must elapse to allow for gas to dissipate prior to sending personnel to the Hanger top after a CIWS firing?

A

30 Minutes

33
Q

During close up clear away procedures the FCS shall ensure FCOs, RCO carry out correct CUCA procedures?

A

True

34
Q

Which of the following must the FCS do while assuming the standing to state of preparedness?

A

a) Ensure that FCOs, RCO/LCO carry out the correct Standing To procedures

b) Confirms setup of 57MM parameters and entry of ballistic data

c) Monitors the entry of the engagement criteria

35
Q

Where would you find misfire and check load indications?

A

Gun Status Page

36
Q

(True/False) While reverting to the secured state of preparedness the SWC and FCS must remain closed up until all weapons for which they are responsible are either Mechanically Safe or certified free of ammunition?

A

True

37
Q

During a CIWS Air tracking run when will the FCS report Tracking Satisfactory?

A

Once the Recommend Fire light extinguishes.

38
Q

(TrueFalse) During tracking runs CIWS must remain electrically safe throughout the procedure?

A

True

39
Q

During A PAC before commencing any procedures in the firing sequence the FCS will ensure which of the following have been completed?

A

a) All prior settings in the Gunfire Corrections window are zeroed including the Last and Total rows.
b) Previously recorded Warm MV is entered and accepted
c) Ammunition has been loaded to the mount so that the temperature of the powder has had time to warm or cool to the exterior temperature IAW MARTI 3221

d) All of the Above (correct answer)

40
Q

(True/False) The FCS will only call a MISFIRE if the indication on the GUN RESTRICTIONS is MISFIRE.

A

True

41
Q

(True/False) The FCS shall maintain continuity between A and B systems to ensure the same configuration is applied to both systems for weapon firings.

A

True

42
Q

What are the two principle references for AWW weapons firing and employment?

A

NCPM 1000 v.8.0, NAVORD 4995-0

43
Q

How big is the third zone for the MASS launcher danger area

A

4.3 Meters

44
Q

What position must the mode switch be turned to and what indication is given that this safety position is taken on the MASS manual panel. Prior to removing the Mass Key and approaching the Launcher.

A

The mode switch should be turned to Load and the SAFE lamp will illuminate indicating it is now safe to load MASS.

45
Q

A cell that contains a mounted DUERAS has what combination of ammunition?

A

3 OMNI TRAP 1 DUERAS adaptor assembly

46
Q

Which cells are allowed to carry DUERAS magazines?

A

A, C, F, H

47
Q

What position must the mode switch be turned to in order to move the MASS launcher manually?

A

Local

48
Q

(True/False) MASS Test modules and ammunition can / shall be loaded together?

A

False

49
Q

(True/False) AFT of bridge wing doors are OOB for a 57mm firing.

A

False

50
Q

What isn’t an OOB area for a CIWS firing?

A

FX

51
Q

(True/False) Check load and misfire follow the same timeline.

A

False

52
Q

What are the OOB areas for a 57mm firing?

A

FX, Bridge Wings forward of the Bridge Wing doors

53
Q

What are the OOB areas for a CIWS firing?

A

Hangar Top, Flight Deck, AX

54
Q

What locations require OOB signs for a combined CIWS/57mm firing serial?

A

FWD FX Hatch, AFT FX Hatch, FWD Port Breezeway Door, Bridge Wings, Port & Starboard Mezzanine Deck Ladders, Hangar Lobby Doors, LSO Compartment Hatch, AX Hatch

55
Q

(True/False) A Cook Off Window indicates a Hot Gun situation where 10 minutes after the first attempt to fire is deemed a safe period to attempt to extract a round

A

True

56
Q

What will occur when conducting a PAC and RADAR SILENT is selected?

A

Spotting will not be displayed

57
Q
  1. In Red Alert the GWS is…
A

Fully activated and ready for employment

58
Q

Explain how “Sector Null” will affect the CIWS when pushed?

A

Will override a no engage sector

59
Q

Explain the FCR’s being in RADAR SILENT

A

This will completely silence the director radar. This will prevent any leakage which normally would occur from the radar transmitter.

60
Q

When is the CIWS and 57mm considered loaded?

A

When ammunition is supplied to the feed system

61
Q

What are the four selectable target categories, what is the associated RCS for each?

A

Missile/0.1m²
Air/1m²
Surface/10m²
Land/100m²

62
Q

As an operator how would you make CIWS electrically safe?

A

Hold Fire selected at the LCP/RCP

63
Q

What is the hierarchy of CIWS surface modes?

A

RF Range, Passive Range, Manual Range, FC Bypass

64
Q

When a shoot is being conducted in Primary, who shall make the 57mm unsafe?

A

AWWD (SWC)

65
Q
  1. When is Moving Target Indicator (MTI) used?
A

Used when fast frequency change due to Jamming is desired combined with clutter suppression.

66
Q

(True/False) During a misfire, primary locked on shall be used for a towed target.

A

False

67
Q

Which NAVORD provides policy guidance for the planning, preparation, conduct and analysis of Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD)?

A

NAVORD 3000-2

68
Q

Which misfire procedure is the most appropriate to use against a BQM target?

A

Primary remaining locked on

69
Q

What are the safety firing arcs for an ESSM on a single bearing?

A

A safety arc of 30 degrees either side of the intended line of fire, from the weapon out to a range of 32NM and to an altitude of 45,000 ft; and a non-firing arc of 300 degrees outside the safety arc to a range of 32NM and altitude of 45,000 ft.

70
Q

What are the Weapon Safety firing Arcs for the multiple bearing ESSM firings?

A

Instead of a single line of fire, a firing arc that includes all planned firing bearings; A safety arc of 30 degrees either side of the firing arc out to a range of 32NM and to an altitude of 45,000 ft; and A non-firing arc, which includes the remaining circumference outside the firing and safety arcs to a range of 32NM and an altitude of 45,000 ft.

71
Q

What is the proper voice drill upon detection of a “Non Target” visual/radar contact that appears in the declared “Clear Firing Range” once the executive order to fire has been given?

A

“CHECK, CHECK, CHECK” range foul, position reporting the check fire and the reason.

72
Q

Define the following: “BRAVO FOXTROT (BF)

A

All units have verified safe firing arcs are clear and are prepared to proceed. A unit signals __ at the commencement of a serial and units are deemed __ until they report Bravo Uniform (BU).

73
Q

Define the following: “BRAVO UNIFORM (BU)”

A

Employed when a unit is no longer BF. Also to be used when a unit is given firing duty and is unable to commence a firing run within two (2) minutes.

74
Q
  1. Define the following: “BRAVO BRAVO (BB)
A

Passed when a unit has completed their firing run.

75
Q

(True/False) With respect to ESSM a MISFIRE is when a Missile fails to leave the launcher after completion of events prescribed for firing?

A

True

76
Q

What are the safety firings arcs for a CIWS Surface firing?

A

80 degrees either side of the line of fire, out to 14,000 yds. To a height of 20,000ft.

77
Q

With respect to ESSM, what is a DUD missile?

A

A Missile that failed to launch after the batteries have been activated and prior to the rocket motor fire command being sent.

78
Q

Once a missile has been declared a DUD, how long is the safety period before Command can allow personnel to the missile deck to investigate?

A

60 minutes

79
Q

Choose the correct list of personnel included in the Ships Weapon Safety Firing Organization required during a missile firing ONLY:

A

c) CO, OOW, ORO, DSO, MSO, SAC.

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