Mission Integration

Question 0

What is Strike Warfare?

Answer 0

The use of conventional or nuclear weapons in the destruction or neutralization of enemy targets ashore.

Question 1

How are NATOPS manuals issued?

Answer 1

By the authority of the CNO and under the direction of the Commander, Naval Air Systems Command in conjunction with the NATOPS program.

Question 2

What has been developed for use by P-3C aircraft for SAR operations at sea?

Answer 2

A SAR drop kit.

Includes two seven-man life rafts and an emergency equipment container.

Question 3

What is the aim of ASW?

Answer 3

To prevent the effective use of submarines by the enemy.

Question 4

What is intelligence?

Answer 4

The assessment and management of information obtained via surveillance, reconnaissance, and other means.

Question 5

What is BAMS?

Answer 5

Broad Area Maritime Surveillance.

A high altitude, long endurance UAV designed to provide maritime surveillance.

Question 6

What are four capacities of BAMS?

Answer 6

.Enhanced battlefield awareness
.Long dwell time in surveillance area
.Persistent revisit on targets of interest
.Communications relay

Question 7

What is the resupply of combat consumables to combatant forces during operation?

Answer 7

Logistics

Question 8

When did the P-3C’s mission expand to include surveillance of battle space both at sea or over land?

Answer 8

In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s.