Sonar

Question 1

What type of torpedoes does Momsen carry onboard?

Answer 1

MK 46

Question 2

What are the 3 ways Momsen can launch a torpedo at a sub?

Answer 2

VLA (Vertical Launch ASROCs)
SVTT (Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes)
Helo - SH60R Seahawk

Question 3

What is the proword for the WQC-2?

Answer 3

Gertrude

Question 4

What is the pro word for the WQC-6?

Answer 4

Probe Alert

Question 5

What does WQC-2 (Gertrude) provide?

Answer 5

2 way ship to ship and ship to sub comms.

Non-encrypted and non-secure

Question 6

What does WQC-6 (Probe Alert) provide?

Answer 6

1 way ship to sub comms.

Encrypted and secure; located in SONAR control

Question 7

What is Momsen’s torpedo countermeasure system called?

Answer 7

NIXIE or AN/SLQ-25C

Question 8

How many feet of cable are on each NIXIE winch?

Answer 8

2,100 ft

Question 9

What is the common name for the UQN-4A?

Answer 9

Fathometer

U for Underwater

Question 10

How many repeaters are there for the Fathometer and where are they located?

Answer 10

(3 total)
CIC
Bridge
Chart room

Question 11

What information does the Fathometer provide for the ship?

Answer 11

Depth of the ocean below the keel of the ship

Question 12

What is the nomenclature for Momsen’s SONAR system?

Answer 12

AN/SQQ-89(V)15

Question 13

What is the preferred method of attack when we want to attack a submarine?

Answer 13

Have the helo drop a torpedo

Question 14

How many torpedoes can each helo carry?

Answer 14

2

Question 15

What does OBT stand for and what does it do for the ASW team?

Answer 15

Onboard Trainer; provides the ability to conduct ASW training by simulating contacts

Question 16

What does XBT stand for?

Answer 16

Expendable Bathythermograph

Question 17

What do XBTs do?

Answer 17

It reads depth from the surface down to 1500 feet

Question 18

What are the 5 modes of NIXIE?

Answer 18

1. Sweep
2. Noise
3. Alternating
4. Pulsating
5. Random