Strike Warfare Flashcards
What is Digital Scene Matching Area Correlation (DSMAC)
Missile takes a picture of the ground, compares it to a grayscale digital map on the computer, and corrects its flight path
What is Terrain Contour Mapping (TERCOM)
Missile uses radar altimeter to determine where in the sky to look for the GPS satellites
What is Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS)
System used to perform all Tomahawk tasking.
What is NAVSSI
2 onboard (Fwd/Aft)
Used to give TTWCS Almanac data that is loaded into missiles
How many cells are in the Fwd and Aft VLS?
Fwd: 29 missile cells, 3 crane cells
Aft: 61 missile cells, 3 crane cells
What are the max initial and follow-on Tomahawk salvos?
Initial: 24
Follow on: 22
What are the 3 types of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM)
TLAM 3C: 1,000lb warhead, conventional explosives
TLAM 3D: Submunition warhead, missile can engage multiple targets
TLAM 4E: 1,000lb warhead, conventional explosives, smart missile
What is Data Base Management
Keeps track of shipping and navigation hazards; database is maintained on GCCS-M by regional FLT commands
What is First Preplanned Waypoint
Last waypoint prior to missile making landfall
State the Strike Warfare engagements using direction, delivery and destruction system
Tasking
Database Management
Max Salvo
First Preplanned Waypoint
Waypoints
Time of Arrival
Time on Top
Time of Launch
Planned Launch Point
Launch Platform Mission Planning
Call for Fire
Multiple Outcome Mission
Post Launch Execution
Under Post Launch Execution, Tomahawk 4Es are controllable after launch via what 3 ways?
Aimpoint update (change to exact point on target to hit)
Flex (redirect missile to an alternate preplanned target)
Retarget (redirect missile to a completely new target)
What are the roles and responsibilities of the four Strike Warfare watch stations?
Engagement Control Officer: in charge of the strike team, answers to the CO
Engagement Planner: plans over water portion of engagements
Missile Manager: selects monitors and shoots all missiles
Data Base Manager: maintains an up to date tactical picture on GCCS-M
What are the ranges of the TLAM C, D and E missiles?
C: 1,000+nm
D: 720nm
E: 1,000+nm
What is the booster drop zone?
Area in danger of booster that falls off back of the missile after launch
What safety precautions apply to STW?
Toxic gas dampeners: prevents toxic gas from launches entering the ship
Salvo alarms: sirens to notify the weather decks of launches
Booster Drop Zone: area in danger of booster that falls off missile after launch
Dud/Misfire/Hang fire
VLS Deluge: used to cool warhead in case of restrained fire
List the details of the MK 41 Mod 2 Vertical Launching System
Fwd VLS
-4 modules
-29 cells
-Module 5 only has 5 cells due to the strike down crane occupying 3 cell spaces
-Uptake hatch
Aft VLS
-8 modules
-61 cells
-Module 5 only has 5 cells due to the strike down crane occupying 3 cell spaces
-Uptake hatches
What kind of missiles are used in STW?
Vertically Launched ASROC (Anti Sub Rocket)
Standard Missiles (SM-2, SM-3, SM-6)
ESSM (Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile)
Tomahawk 3C, 3D, 3E
What are the components of VLS?
Launch Control Unit (one in CSER 1, and one in CSER 3)
Launch Sequencer (brains of the module)
Motor Control Panel (muscle of the module)
Canister Safety Enable Panel
Remote Launch Enable Panel (in CIC between TAO and CSC)
Status Panel
What is the purpose of Deluge?
To cool the warhead incase of Restrained Fire or Canister Overtemp
Lights off at 190 degrees
Holds 13-15gal of water
Pressurized to 225psi
What is the purpose of Magazine Sprinklers
Cools down VLS in case of Magazine over temperature
Lights off at 165 degrees
Floods VLS in approx. 1 hour
What is the purpose of Harpoon?
Long range anti-ship missile with active missile guidance
What does HSCLCS consist of?
Harpoon Shipboard Command Launch Control Set:
Harpoon Control Console
Weapons Control Indicator Panel
Launcher Switching Unit
Casualty Panel
Launcher Support Structure
Trainer Module
Harpoon Guided Missile Simulator
What is the Harpoon Control Console?
The “brains” of the system, located in CSER-3A
What is the Human to Computer Interface of the Harpoon system?
Weapons Control Indicator Panel (located in CIC)
What are the 3 modes of operation for Harpoon?
Normal Mode
-Normal firing from the WCIP Plasma Display
Display Casualty Mode
Full HWS Casualty
What are the capabilities of Harpoon?
RGM-84D Missiles inside either a Grade B or a Thickwall Canister
Max range: 70+nm
Min range: 5nm
Uses JP-10 fuel
Fuel is dyed blue for lead detection
Up to 8 waypoints allowed
Harpoon is a subsonic missile
Booster drop zone is .4 to .5 KYDS downrange
Turquoise firing message for harpoon
What are the 4 stages of harpoon flight?
Boost
Cruise
Search
Attack
What are the 2 attack modes of harpoon?
Sea skim: missile flies right into the side of the target
Pop up: Missile pops up when it gets near the target and hits the top of the target
What are the 3 harpoon missile coordination modes?
STOT: Simultaneous Time on Top - shooting multiple missiles from the same ship to attack the target at the same time
DTOT: Designated Time on Top - multiple ships are coordinating launching missiles at the same target and having missiles arrive at the same time
Ripple Fire: shooting missiles and not caring when they hit the target at the same time
