TCO-TCA operations Flashcards
TCO Functions there are 6
responsible for all actions of the crew.
Preform Friendly Protect and ECCM assist
Ensure timely compliance with orders
Fosters the consistent flow of information
Covers down for TCA
Monitor party line 1
TCO responsibilities
Monitor air picture for tracks that may pose a threat
Evaluate kinematic, iff resposes, and track adherence to ACM
Apply engagement overrides to track
recommend Identity of track
evaluate tracks based on track amp data
Kinimatics
how fast something is flying
What tab does the TCO to handle Data Base transfers
TAb 99
What does the TCO use Track Amp data for
•TCO uses the Track Amp Data Tab with situational display to evaluate tracks while in the manual identification mode and verify identification with the controlling authority when applicable.
TCA function
•Monitor, evaluate, engage designated hostile tracks, according to established hostile or self-defense criteria, at the direction of the TCO or ICC, and operate the Patriot weapon system to conduct and sustain operations.
•Focus on engagements.
TCA responsiblility
•Configure the system according to the current alert state as directed by the STO, or under circumstances that may require guidance from the TCO or ICC.
TCA responsiblility
•Monitor the status panel for LS status and missile count.
TCA responsiblility
•Activate the WPN CONTR S/I and EQUIP CONTR S/I.
TCA responsiblility
•Monitor the situation display, alert messages, and appropriate air defense control networks tabs based upon the situation, system recommendations, and written instructions.
TCA responsiblility
•Engage tracks employing the ROE and monitor the alert line for digital engagement commands sent from the ICC.
TCA responsiblility
•Manually engage tracks in the order of the to-be-engaged queue as appropriate.
TCA responsiblility
•During automatic engagements, monitor the engagements and provide kill assessments as appropriate.
TCA responsiblility
•Monitor cease fire track modifiers applied to tracks within the area of responsibility and may apply engage hold on a track as appropriate.
TCA responsiblility
•Depending on the ROE, and normally in the autonomous mode, the TCA places the system in weapons hold and does not fire except in self-defense or in response to a formal order.
TCA responsiblility
Self Defense
Operators enter modifiable ABT self-defense criteria in Tab 1, page 5.
The Patriot weapon system no longer supports automatic engagements of ABTs. However, entering a one (1) in the SELF DEFENSE CRITERIA data field results in the system alerting the operator when a track meets the criteria in Tab 1, page 5.
The ABT self-defense method of fire (MOF) causes the system to automatically illuminate the desired MOF S/I for hooked tracks that meet the ABT self-defense criteria.
The alert “nnn SELF DEFENSE THREAT” is generated by processing in the trhreat assessment logic that determines which track is an enemy threat to the FP.
Engagement Data Tab
•TCA monitors Air Defense Control Net (ADCN-Party Line 1)
•Monitor and operate the system communications equipment.
Communications Operator
•Responsible for ensuring the appropriate address is assigned to the RLRIU, ensuring all communications equipment is configured according to the current communications plan and passing and receiving tactical reports to and from the BCP.
Communications Operator
•SAMSTAT, monitoring of chat, missile count, and engagement reports
Communications Operator
•Assist the TCO in assessing communication faults and monitor the AMG.
Communications Operator
Rotate and elevate the UHF antennas when required
Communications Operator
•Implement all communications in the ECS, including the use of short-shot connections.
Communications Operator
•Implement the FP communications responsibilities in the battalion communications plan.
Communications Operator
•Configure the appropriate battle circuits/phones lines.
Communications Operator
•Coordinate communications plan changes with the ICC and battalion communications plan.
Communications Operator
•Four major tasks of air defense functions performed by the ECS:
Friendly Protect
Weapons control
eccm assist
equipment control
Consel mode
What TAB is Active Identifications
TAB 6
SIF
Selective Identification Features
Three possible SIF status’s
Conflict SIF Positive SIF Negative