Operations Flashcards
What is EMCON?
emissions control
What rates stand watch in CDC?
OS, FC, AW, EW
What are the EMCON levels?
A, B, C and D
What levels of EMCON are the most and least restrictive?
most - alpha
least - delta
Define Marshall stack.
Holding pattern for aircraft to avoid collision. Starts 21nm out and 6,000 feet up, adding 1nm and 1,000 feet for each aditional aircraft.
Case 1 flight ops
Clear day
Unlimited visibility and ceiling
5nm / 3,000 ft
Case 2 flight ops
Overcast
Visibility upto 5nm
Ceiling 1,000-3,000 feet
Case 3 flight ops
Night/Bad weather
Visibility less than 5nm
Ceiling less than 1,000 feet
What are the responsibilities of the TAO?
Acts as an advisor to the CO, and stands watch in D&D. Is the only other person (besides CO) with release authority.
IFF mode 1
Mission code
IFF mode 2
Unit ID
IFF mode 3
Civilian/military ATC
IFF mode 4
Encrypted military ID
IFF mode 5
Altitude
What is the function of the TACAN?
The highest antenna on the mast, provides a homing frequency for the aircraft that provides range and bearing for pilots.
What is ACDS?
Advanced Combat Direction System
Where are the ACDS consoles located?
Primarily CDC
What does ACDS do?
Integrates ships sensors, weapons and intelligence
MK23
2D fire control RADAR used to detect and track high-speed small targets
Range of the MK3
2,000 yds - 25 nm
CVIC
Carrier Intelligence Center
Brief/debrief pilots, gives indications and warnings, and provides strike mission planning
Air search RADARs
SPS-48 and SPS-49
Modules in CDC
7
D&T, EW, AW, ASW, Zulu, TOP, and D&D
Primary job of CDC
gather, process, display, evaluate, and diseminate information
CDC’s secondary job
Assist the bridge
What are OSs?
AIC
Air Intercept Controllers
IFF
Identification Friend or Foe
Used to determine if an aircraft or ship is an ally
TAO
Tactical Action Officer
Defense of the ship, has release authority
CDCWO
CDC watch officer
adminitrative assistant to the TAO
SWC
Ship’s Weapons Coordinator
Assists with weapon selection
RCP
Remote Control Panel Operator
Operates CIWS
TAS
Target Acquisition System
RAM
Rolling Airframe Guided Missile
STRIKE
Checks aircraft modes 2 and 4
ASW mod
responsible for subsurface picture for USW
Who controls Zulu mod?
DESRON 9
What is the main job of DESRON 9?
Control surface ships battle group
Who has their own TAO in Zulu mod?
DESRON 9
GCCS-M
Global Command and Control System - Meritime
EW mod
Responsible for providing electronic support and electronic attack to CDC and ALSG and to set EMCON
ULQ-16
Pulse analyzer used to assist in analyzing signals
ES
Electronic Support
intercept enemy emissions