Operations Flashcards
OPS
DRT - Dead Reckoning Tracer
Plots travel from a known starting point to determine location
Turns for MOB Recovery
Anderson
Williamson
Race Track
Y Back
Anderson
Used by ship with considerable power and tight turning radius, resembles a circle and is the fastest recovery method.
Williamson
During low visibility or night, good reciprocal of original track
Race Track
During good visibility when straight approach is desired. Ship returns to person if lost from sight
Y Back
Used by submarines due to the danger associated with the screw. If Oscar is on the STBD Port side the boat turns STBD Port to kick the screw out away from the Oscar ship remains close to person
Length of Ship
643’8”
Beam
85’
Draft
28’
Displacement Tons
22,750
Speed
22 Knots
Complement
1098
VLF
Used for low data rate coded signals
Used for communications with submarines due to VLF waves can penetrate 120ft into saltwater
VLF Equipment
Receiver - Long Wire
Antennas - OE-538
HF
Used mainly for voice communications.