Phase III Combat Systems Flashcards
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What is the mk15 phalanx also known as?
CIWS (sea-wiz)
What does CIWS stand for?
Close-In-Weapons-System
CIWS is a function of the ship’s what?
Anti Ships Missile Defense (ASMD)
What does CIWS use as the last measure of defense?
20MM Gatling gun fire control system
How many CIWS mounts do we have?
ABE has three CIWS mounts
What is the location of CIWS Mount 21?
Forward starboard sponson at 02-49-5-C
What is the location of CIWS Mount 23?
Aft starboard sponson at 1-259-1-C
What is the location of CIWS Mount 24?
Aft port sponson at 1-252-2-C
How is CIWS controlled?
Locally at mounts or Remotely from RCP in Combat
What does RCP stand for?
Remote Control Panel
How many modes does CIWS have?
The CIWS has three modes
What are the modes of CIWS?
Air ready, Anti Air Warfare (AAW) Manual, AAW Auto
What does NSSMS stand for?
NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System
What does NSSMS stand for?
NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System
How many NSSMS do we have?
We have two NSSMS systems
How many modes does NSSMS have?
Two modes
What are the modes of NSSMS
Semi Auto, Auto
What does RAM stand for?
Rolling Airframe Missile
How many .50 cal mounts does the ship have?
The ship has 10
How are the gun mounts numbered?
From 50 to 59
What radar is Carrier Controlled Approach search radar with a range of 250 yd to 50 nautical miles?
AN/SPN-43
What is the significance of the 43 radar?
Primary shipboard Air traffic Control surveillance radar to “Marshal” aircraft
What is the primary targeting radar used for NSSMS and RAM
AN/SPQ-9B
What radar is know as the “bullseye”?
AN/SPN-41
What kind of Landing system does the 41 provide?
ILS or Instrument Landing System
