Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

Question 2

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.1 State the mission of the Office of Oceanographer/Navigator of the Navy.

Answer 2

It enables the safety, speed and operational effectiveness of our Fleet by illuminating the risks and opportunities for Naval and Joint forces posed by the present and future natural environment.

Question 3

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.2a State the location, mission and component for COMNAVMETOCCOM

Answer 3

COMNAVMETOCCOM - Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography CommandLocation: Stennis Space Center, MSMission: It enables the safety, speed and operational effectiveness of our Fleet by illuminating the risks and opportunities for Naval and Joint forces posed by the present and future natural environment.Component Commands:Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography CenterUnited States Naval ObservatoryNaval Oceanographic OfficeNaval Oceanography Operations Command*Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Professional Development Center

Question 4

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.2b State the location, mission, and component commands for FLENUMMETOCCEN.

Answer 4

FLENUMMETOCCEN - Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography CenterLocation: Monterey, CAMission: We produce and deliver weather, ocean and climate information for Fleet Safety, Warfighting Effectiveness, and National Defense

Question 5

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.2c State the location, mission, and component commands for NAVOCEANOPSCOM.

Answer 5

NAVOCEANOPSCOM - Naval Oceanography Operations CommandLocation: Stennis Space Center, MSMission:Provide strategic, operational and tactical oceanographic, riverine and atmospheric decision superiority to U.S. and coalition forces.Command of the Operational Directorates for the Naval Oceanography enterprise (NOe).Enhance the Naval warfighter’s competitive advantage by providing expertise across the oceanographic, riverine and atmospheric domains.

Question 6

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.2d State the location, mission, and component commands for NAVOCEANO.

Answer 6

NAVOCEANO - Naval Oceanographic OfficeLocation: Stennis Space Center, MSMission: The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO) maximizes seapower by applying relevant oceanographic knowledge in support of U.S. National Security.Component Commands:*Naval Ice Center (NAVICE)/National Ice Center (NIC)

Question 7

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.2e State the location, mission and component commands for USNAVOBSY

Answer 7

USNAVOBSY - US Naval ObservatoryLocation: Washington DCMission:The United States Naval Observatory’s Mission is to: 1. Determine the positions and motions of celestial bodies, motions of the Earth, and precise time.2. Provide astronomical and timing data required by the Navy and other components of the Department of Defense for navigation, precise positioning, and command, control, and communications.3. Make these data available to other government agencies and to the general public.4. Conduct relevant research, and perform such other functions as may be directed by higher authorityComponent Commands:

Question 8

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.3 Discuss the function of the COMNAVMETOCCOM Operational Oceanography Watch.

Answer 8

COMNAVMETOCCOM - Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography CommandMaintain situation awareness of NAVMETOCCOM current op, major fleet ops, and current world events.Single call point for OPREP-3 reporting to NAVMETOCCOM leadershipReceive RFS/RFI and broker managing requestsMaintain Oceanography Portal: collect and collate daily operational inputs from subordinate activities and post them.

Question 9

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.4 Discuss the primary services provided by deployable Naval Oceanography teams.

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Hazardous Weather/Evasion and Special Weather Phenomena ReportsStrike Group ForecastTerminal AAerodrome ForecastsMETOC Post-Deployment ReportObservationsSpecial Observations Near Tropical Cyclones*Hydrography

Question 10

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.5 Discuss the basic organizational structure during Joint Naval Oceanography Operations

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Question 11

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.6a Define collect in terms of Naval Oceanographic information.

Answer 11

Collect - Collecting information about atmospheric/ocean conditions.

Question 12

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.6b Define Analyze in terms of Naval Oceanographic information.

Answer 12

Analyze - Using raw data to determine predictive outcomes.

Question 13

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.6c Define predict in terms of Naval oceanographic information.

Answer 13

Predict - Creating informed decisions about what potential weather will be.

Question 14

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.6d Define exploit in terms of Naval Oceanographic information.

Answer 14

Exploit - Recommendations on how to use weather to military advantage.

Question 15

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.7 Discuss the purpose of BonD to include how it enables decision-making capabilities for the warfighter.

Answer 15

BonD - Battlespace on Demand, is Naval Oceanography’s operational concept.Data->Environment->Performance->DecisionIt guides and informs our technical domains, and drives our investment strategy.It enables us to keep the fleet safe, and enhance warfighting effectiveness by achieving decision superiority.

Question 16

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.8 Discuss the various Naval Oceanography models/products available on the NEP-O

Answer 16

Maritime Safety Models (High winds and Seas reports, tropical cyclone warnings, etc) Forecasts, OTSR warnings & advisoriesOcean prediction, bathymetry and temperatureClimatologyModel outputs: Wave Watch 3, COAMPS, NOGAPS, GFSEnsemble forecastingObservationsRadar & satellite

Question 17

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.9 Discuss the importance of satellite imagery to Naval Oceanography applications.

Answer 17

Accurate and timely characterization of the littoral and riverine battlespace that allows for further manipulation of the data and products by the customerEO imagery can effectively aid in tracking weather patterns by showing physical changes in cloud cover, terrain etcRadar imagery can help to accommodate Doppler readings and analysisIR can aid in facilitating oceanographic readings on temperature, salinity (in combination with other readings), etc

Question 18

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.10a Discuss how Visibility affects military operations

Answer 18

Targeting difficultyAir operations adversely affectedSafe navigationDefense, reconnaissance

Question 19

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.10b Discuss how Precipitation affects military operations.

Answer 19

Affects visibility and the functioning of many infrared and electro-optical sensors, radar, and communications systemsHazardous for transportationMay result in mud slides, flooding, etcDamages supplies

Question 20

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.10c Discuss how Winds affect military operations.

Answer 20

Combat effectiveness of troops by blowing dust, smoke, sand, or precipitationCBRN negative effect on downwind forcesAircraft and missile flightMay result in Sortie of ships

Question 21

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.10d Discuss how Cloud Cover affects military operations.

Answer 21

Visibility to strike operationsImagery collection

Question 22

Section 110 BKUP 17Apr2013

110.10e Discuss how Temperature and Humidity affects military operations.

Answer 22

Effects on ability for human operators to operateReduction in effective use of equipment