General Knowledge

Question 1

What is not available with GEN switches off?

Answer 1

TACPLOT OVERLAY
RADAR/RADAR OVERLAY
IFF INTERROGATOR (linked)
DATA LINK TERMINAL
SATCOM
HF

Question 2

List the parameters for SAR

Answer 2

WL: 20 seconds
Spot: +/- 30 deg
Strip: +/- 5 deg
Altitude: 5000 to 30,000
Ground Speed: 200-350 KTs
Range: 5 to 87.5 NM
Grazing Angle: 4 deg to 10 deg

Question 3

List the parameters for ISAR

Answer 3

WL: 15 seconds
Altitude: 5000 to 30,000
Ground Speed: 180-250 KTs
Range: 12 to 300 NM
Grazing Angle: .01 deg to 4 deg

Question 4

What is the rule of thumb for SAR?

Answer 4

1-2 NM for every 1000 feet of altitude

Question 5

What is the rule of thumb for ISAR?

Answer 5

2.5 NM for every 1000 feet of altitude

Question 6

How long does it take the INS to align on the ground? In the air?

Answer 6

240 seconds (ground)
85 seconds (air)

Question 7

How long is the radar warmup time?

Answer 7

5 minutes

Question 8

[QOD]

From the Sensor/Link FTI, what component does an IR system have that an EO system does not have? What is its purpose?

Answer 8

The IR system has a cooler.

The IR system is cryogenically cooled to reduce the detector noise temperature in order to increase the detection capability of the sensor. (p. 4-2)

Question 9

[QOD]

From the Fam/Nav FTI, discuss HF, VHF, and UHF radios’ frequency ranges and intended uses.

Answer 9

VHF: LOS and longer range than UHF. 
108 - 137 MHz (Airband)
108 - 117.975 MHz (NAVAIDs)
118 - 136.975 MHz (AM only)
121.5 MHz (Guard)

UHF: LOS and dependent on power and altitude. Short range of up to 150 NM.

225. 0 - 399.975 MHz, AM/FM
226. 00 MHz (Guard)

HF: OTH and long range. Prone to overheating.
3 - 30 MHz.

Question 10

[QOD]
From the Fleet Ops FTI, discuss the purpose of each of the following entities: Alpha Bravo (AB), Alpha Papa (AP), and Alpha Foxtrot (AF).

Answer 10

AB: Composite Warfare Commander. Delegated authority for overall control of the force (one-star). They need remain cognizant of the overall tactical picture in all warfare areas. (p. 1-5)

AP: Strike Warfare Commander. The Carrier Air Group (CAG) Commander (O-6). Main focus is to conduct operations that destroy or neutralize threats. Overall offensive outlook. They are located on the carrier and is normally the Carrier Airwing Commander. (p. 1-5)

AF: Fleet Over the Horizon Track Coordinator (FOTC). They are normally the JICO as a limited duty officer onboard a CSG. They specialize in multi-tactical data link interface architecture, planning, and usage. (p 3-1)

Question 11

[QOD]
From the Fleet Ops FTI, discuss the purpose of each of the following entities: Alpha Whiskey (AW), Alpha Zulu (AZ), Alpha Quebec (AQ).

Answer 11

AW: AMDC and is normally the CSG Cruiser CO (O-6). Responsible for the defending the maritime force against air and ballistic missile threats. (p. 1-5)

AZ: SCC and is normally the DESRON commander (O-6). Combines the ASWC/SUWC into one role. They establish see combat guidelines and controls assigned assets to implement the sea combat plan. (p. 1-5)

AQ: IWC is normally the senior O-6 on the CSG. Responsible for shaping and assessing the information environment, achieving and maintaining information environment, maintaining information superiority, and supporting other warfare commanders. (p. 1-4)