OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT MISSION AREAS Flashcards
Picket ships:
Provides early warning of approaching attacks
SLQ-32(V) 6:
“Ears of the ship”
Primarily functions as ASMD (Anti-Ship Missile Defense)
Also used to identify and display the radio frequencies
Electronic Support (ES)
Detects radar signals
Electronic Attack (EA)
Jamming radar signals
Electronic Protect (EP)
Countermeasure to reduce the effects of enemy jamming
SSDS MK2
integrate the other combat system segments
SLQ-25 C: “Nixie”
torpedo countermeasure.
WQC-2: “Gertrude”
Underwater microphone
State the primary mission of the following aircraft:
F/A-18 Hornet
Multi-role attack and fighter aircraft. Missions: Counter Air Patrol (CAP), Strike Mission, and, ASW
State the primary mission of the following aircraft:
E-2C Hawkeye
Airborne Command & Control, Battle Space Management (CEC).
Missions: Primary Air Surveillance and Early Warning Aircraft.
State the primary mission of the following aircraft:
C-2 Greyhound
Fleet Logistic Combat Support
State the primary mission of the following aircraft:
MH-60R Seahawk
Anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, drug interdiction, anti-ship warfare, cargo lift, and special operations.
Max loadout: 25 buoys, 3 MK54/ 46 torpedoes, 4 AGM-114.
AIM 7 (Sparrow)
Semi active radar- guided missile.
AIM 9 (Sidewinder)
Passive Infrared homing missile
AIM 120 Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile (AMRAAM)
Initially guided- mid course, active radar missile.
d) MK-46
Max range of 1,600 yds.
Search speed of 36kts.
Weapons entry point requires 100ft water depth.
High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM)
HARM is a tactical, air-to-surface anti-radiation missile
e) MK-54
Max range of 2,000 yds.
Search speed of 32kts.
Weapons entry point requires 150ft water depth.
Discuss the two ways to track, locate, and find submarines:
DICASS- (Cadillac)
DIFAR- (Pointer)
XBT
DICASS- (Cadillac):
Active tracking of subs. Gives bearing and range
DIFAR- (Pointer):
Passive tracking of subs. Gives only bearing
XBT
Expandable Bathythermograph
5 Basic Planning Factors for EMCON:
a) Mission
b) Threat
c) Operating Area
d) Level of Tension
e) Desired Result of EMCON
