PC 1 Flashcards
When does a CLEAR RANGE condition exist?
Indicates that no land, a vessel , aircraft or unintended target other than the towed target -towing vessel or aircraft have been detected in the safety firing arcs and or missile pattern.
What is the definition of RANGE FOUL ?
Indicates that land, a vessel , aircraft or an unintended target other than the towed target -towing vessel or aircraft have been detected in the safety firing arcs and or missile pattern..
Define the term CHECK FIRE ?
CHECK CHECK CHECK is the emergency order to stop firing it is called after command has given the order to carry on the fring, and shall be called by anyone if an unsafe condition exists.
Define MISFIRE ?
A failure of ammo component in whole or in part to fire or explode.
Define HANGFIRE
An intentional delay in the firing of an ammo between the application of inatiting energy and actual firing of the round.
When will a HOT GUN situation exist, with regard to 57mm gun ?
40 rounds in 1 hour or 60 rounds in 4 hours.
Define Mechanically Safe ?
A safety measure in which to prevent a weapon system from firing through an mechanical cut out.
Define Electrically Safe ?
A safety measure in which to prevent a weapon system from firing through an electrical cut out.
When is a weapons system considered loaded?
When ammo is supplied to a feed or inserted into the weapons system.
Who is responsible for ensuring Warning Pipes are made and when are they to be made ?
OOW. or FCS
What publication lists the locations of the OOB signs for weapons firing ?
Navords 4995-0
Each ship in the Royal Canadian Navy has a Weapons Safety Organization. What people make up the organization ?
CO,OOW,ORO,DSO,SAC and MSO
When conducting a 57mm “Open Ocean “ firing, what is the maximum height the rounds may go ?
5000 ft
When is the 57mm considered Mechanically safe ?
On Gun Mount Gun/Safe switched to safe
Where are the Veto panels located on a CPF ?
Bridge and OPS Room
At what elevation does a danger of ricochet danger exist ?
Will occur with elevations of 9 degrees or less.
What are the safety firing arcs for a surface firing of the 57 mm gun ?
20,000 ft 3 degrees of either side LOF 2nm either side of the firing . HCER 21000yds PFHE 16500yds BLP 16000yds
What is the minimum length of tow required when firing HE ammo ?
Not allowed unless with formation commander permission with a 2000 yds min or more.
What is the only type of ammo permitted for firing on the Barracuda target ?
BLP.
What must the A/C Captain of the towing aircraft do before a ship is permitted to engage a target?
Report that he is on top before commencing engagement through the SAC.
Describe the 57 mm HCER round ?
High Capicity extended range
Describe how the CIWS is made mechanically Safe ?
The sector hold back key is inserted and FIK is turned to Safe.
What are the nets that should broadcast warning of open ocean firings ?
CH 16 / 121.5 and 243 mhz
Define Taking
executive or to engage the target.
Define engage
The permissive or to shoot
Define Dangerous Proximity ?
Identifies a situation which may enter safety firing arcs.
Define HOLD FIRE ?
No further ammo is to be fired if missiles are in flight CWI will cease resulting in missle self destruct.Continue to track target
Define Cease Fire ?
No further ammo is to be fired if missiles are in flight CWI will comtinue radiating resulting in missle carrying to target.Continue to track target
Define COOK OFF ?
When a round is in breech of a hot gun it may fire due to the tempature of the breech after a 10 min period.
Define Jammed Gun ?
Is when the breech block is open and no voltage is applied to the round .
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