Combat System Gouge Flashcards
(150 cards)
1
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Where are the .50 Cal. Mounts located and what are their number designations?
A
FWD and AFT Port/Stbd Catwalks (501, 502, 503, 504)
2
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What is the max range of the 50 Cal?
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2000 yds.
3
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How many MK 38 25mm guns does the ship have, where are they located, and what are their number designations?
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3 - Mid-ship Port (MT 252)/Stbd (MT 251) of catwalks and Fantail (MT 253)
4
Q
What is the max range of the 25mm and where can they be operated from?
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2700 yds.
Locally at each mount or in CIC
5
Q
What does MK 15 CIWS stand for and what is the max range?
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Close In Weapon System - 1NM/2000 YDS
6
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What is the maximum load out of CIWS?
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1550 Rounds
7
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What is the rate of fire for CIWS in Air and Surface mode?
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4500 RPM - Air
3000 RPM - Surface
8
Q
What is considered a ‘Hot Gun’ and what is ‘Cold Gun’ for CIWS?
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300 or more rounds in 5 Mins. - Hot
299 or less rounds in 5 min. - Cold
9
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What type of rounds does the CIWS utilize?
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Mk 244, 20MM Tungsten Rounds
10
Q
How many CIWS mounts are there, where are they located, and what are their number designations?
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Two: 05 level (MT 21), STBD side fantail (MT 22)
11
Q
What are the three primary modes of operation for CIWS?
A
Air Ready
Anti-Air Warfare Manual
Anti-Air Warfare Auto
12
Q
What is a PACFIRE for CIWS?
A
PreAimCalibration
13
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What does MK 31 RAM stand for and what is the maximum load out?
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Rolling Airframe Missile – 21 Missiles
14
Q
What type of missile does RAM use and what is the MOST EFFECTIVE range of the RAM?
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RIM-116
3.25 NM
15
Q
What type of guidance does the RIM 116 Missile Utilize?
A
Passive
16
Q
How many RAM Launchers are onboard?
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Two: 04 FWD Missile Deck 02 PORT side Fantail
17
Q
What type of missile does the NATO MK 29 GMLS utilize and what is the maximum load out?
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ESSM/Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile RIM-162
8 Missiles
18
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What is the most effective range of NATO and what type of guidance does the ESSM utilize?
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9-13 NM
Semi-active
19
Q
How many NATO launchers are there?
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Two: 04 FWD Missile Deck, 02 Aft Missile Deck
20
Q
What Firecontrol RADAR does NATO utilize and what is the max range?
A
MK 95 Tracker Illuminator System (TIS)
50 NM
21
Q
How many MK 95 Illuminators are there?
A
Two: 07 LVL by Pri-Fly, 08 By the Signal Bridge
22
Q
Name the five sections of a missile:
A
Radome,
Warhead,
Guidance Section,
Control Section,
Rocket Motor
23
Q
What are the types of missile guidance?
A
Active- Missile is guiding itself
Semi Active- Missile being guided by a fire control radar
Passive- Missile is guided by the target
24
Q
What does SSDS stand for?
A
Ship Self-Defense System
25
What is SSDS?
Combat management system designed to expedite DTE process
26
What consoles are used for SSDS and how many total?
OJ-836 OJ-827 OJ-830
18 Consoles
27
What is CEC and what is the code word?
Cooperative Engagement Capability
Code word – you must ask during walkthrough
28
How many CEC antennas are there and where are they located?
Four
Top of AFT Mast
29
What is the function of CEC?
Combines Air Search Sensor data into composite track picture and Networks Fire Control Capabilities
30
What is the purpose of SLQ-32?
Anti-ship missile Defense (ASMD) by Emitter (RF) identification.
31
What is the location of SLQ-32 arrays?
08 LVL opposite underneath SPS-48G platform
32
What is MK 36 DLS?
Decoy Launching System AKA CHAFF
33
Where are the launchers for MK 36 DLS?
Located along the port and starboard catwalks
34
How many launchers for MK 36 DLS?
6 launchers, 6 tubes per launcher
35
What is the SPS 49 used for and what is the max range?
Primary Air Search RADAR
256 NM
36
Where is the SPS 49 located?
Bottom of Aft Mast
37
What is the SPS 48G used for and what is the max range?
Secondary Air Search
220 NM
38
Where is the SPS 48G located?
Bottom of the FWD Mast
39
What is the tactical difference between the SPS-48 and SPS-49?
3D vs 2D – explain the difference
40
Where is the SPS 67 located?
Top of FWD Mast
41
What is the primary function of the SPS 67 and what is the range?
Primary Surface Search RADAR
100 NM
42
What is the secondary function of the SPS 67?
Secondary Navigation RADAR
43
Where are the two SPS 73s located?
FWD Above the 48G AFT next to the 49
44
What is the primary function of the SPS 73 and what is the range?
Primary Navigation RADAR
96 NM
45
What is the secondary function of the SPS 73?
Secondary Surface Search
46
Where is the SPQ-9B located?
Top of AFT Mast
47
What is the SPQ-9B used for?
Simultaneous Air and Surface Search Radar
48
What is the Range for SPQ-9B?
80 NM AIR
20NM SURFACE
49
Name all sensors required for Flight Ops
SPN-35
SPN-41
SPN-43
URN-32
50
What is URN-32 (TACAN)?
Tactical Air Navigation
51
What does TACAN provide and what is the range?
Ships ‘Homing Beacon’ for Aircraft
300 NM
52
What is the SPN 43 used for and what is the range?
Marshal and Vector aircraft
60 NM
53
Where is the SPN 43 located?
AFT Mast above SPS 49
54
What is the SPN 35 used for?
Precision Aircraft Landing (PALS)
55
Where is the SPN 35 located?
Underneath AFT MK95 TIS
56
What is the SPN 41 used for and what is the range?
Instrument Carrier Landing System
40 NM
57
Where is the SPN 41 located?
Elevation Next to SPN-35 Dome
Azimuth next to Aft NSSMS Launcher
58
What does VSTOL/OLS stand for?
Vertical Short-Take-Off and Landing/Optical Landing System
59
What is VSTOL/OLS used for?
Recovering AV-8B and F-35B aircraft
60
Where is the remote control unit (Unit 6) for VSTOL/OLS?
Pri-Fly
61
What are units 3, 4, and 5 used for?
Source lights
4 and 5 for PORT and STBD datum lights
62
How many source lights are in units 11 and 12?
20 bulbs in each unit (1 primary and 1 secondary for each light)
63
What is the purpose of the TAO?
Tactical Action Office- Direct advisor to the CO from the display/decision area. The only person, other than the CO, that has weapons release authority.
64
What is the purpose of the ADWC?
Air Defense Weapons Coordinator- Responsible under the TAO, for the defense of ownship from air and surface threats.
65
What is the purpose of DWC?
Defense Weapons Coordinator- Under direction of the ADWC for ownship defense against air and Surface Threats
66
Define what RADAR stands for.
Radio Detection and Ranging
67
Define what SONAR stands for.
Sound Navigation and Ranging
68
What are the three areas that utilize Naval Gun Systems?
Air Warfare, Surface Warfare, and Strike Warfare
69
State the four areas that utilize Naval Missile Systems.
Air Warfare,
Surface Warfare,
Undersea Warfare
Strike Warfare
70
State the purpose of Fire Control.
To control weapon fire to ensure maximum kill probability. (Warheads on Foreheads)
71
State the navy ships self-defense weapon systems.
NATO Sea sparrow,
Basic Point Defense Missile Systems,
RAM,
CIWS
72
Which of the navy’s self-defense weapon systems does LHD-2 utilize?
NATO Sea sparrow,
RAM
CIWS
73
Explain the purpose of the Harpoon.
Surface to Surface anti-ship cruise missile.
74
Explain the purpose of the Tomahawk.
Land Attack Cruise Missile
75
Explain the purpose of the Vertically Launched ASROC.
Anti-Submarine
76
Explain the purpose of the Standard Missile.
Medium to Long range Air Defense
77
Explain the purpose of a Torpedo.
Anti-ship, Anti-submarine
78
State the purpose of Air Search RADAR.
Search for Air Contacts
79
State the purpose of Surface Search RADAR.
Search for Surface Contacts
80
State the purpose of Fire Control RADAR.
For the use of the weapon systems
81
State the purpose of Navigation RADAR.
Provides information for navigation
82
What does CSOSS stand for?
Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System
83
What does CSRO stand for and what are his responsibilities?
Combat Systems Readiness Officer manned during condition I and technical advisor to the TAO on tactical capabilities/limitations of equipment configurations
84
What does CSOOW stand for and what are his responsibilities?
Combat System Officer Of the Watch, coordinator of all technical activities including casualty control via area supervisors, works with CSRO to provide TAO maximum available resources in all mission areas, single point of contact between Combat Systems and Engineering
85
What is the difference between active and passive SONAR?
Active SONARs transmits (pings) and receives (listens) while passive SONAR receives (listens) only
86
What is a hang-fire?
When the round is caught in the weapon or when the round fire is delayed
87
What is a miss-fire?
When the weapon does not fire
88
What does a brown band on a missile indicate?
live rocket motor or propellant present
89
What does a yellow band on a missile indicate?
live warhead
90
What does a blue band on a missile indicate?
telemetry or training missile
91
What are the five steps of a Detect to Engage Sequence?
Detect, Identify, Assess, Assign, and Engage
92
What equipment/watchstander is used to detect a target?
Ship sensors (CDF, SLQ-32, RADARS) or lookouts
93
What equipment/watchstander is used to identify a target?
IFF (Identify Friend or Foe, SLQ-32, lookouts, CAP (Combat Air Patrol)
94
What equipment/watchstander is used to assess and assign a target?
SSDS consoles in CIC SEN SUP, ID OP, DWC, EW SUP, DWC ADWC, TAO
95
What equipment/watchstander is used to engage a target?
DWC, ADWC, and TAO can engage with NSSMS, RAM, and CIWS
96
What is EMCON?
Emissions control, Controlled RF emissions of a selected RADAR or antenna
97
What is the purpose of EMCON?
The purpose of EMCON is to help avoid electronic detection.
98
What is HERO?
Hazardous Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance
99
What is the purpose of HERO?
Controlling Emissions that could detonate ordnance.
100
What is Firing Cutouts?
Prevents gun/missile from firing into own ship.
101
What is Circuit Y?
EM Log or Underwater Log, DHYSL(WSN-9)
102
What is the purpose of Circuit Y?
The underwater log system (circuit Y) measures and indicates the speed of the ship in knots and the distance traveled through the water in nautical miles.
103
What are the four major components of Circuit Y?
Rodmeter (Pitsword), Indicator/Transmitter (DHYSL), Sea Valve, Remote Control Unit (Dummy)
104
Where is the Pitsword located?
The Pitsword trunk is located within the dry provision storeroom on the 4th deck. Once you get to the trunk, climb three decks down to reach the sword.
105
What is the purpose of the Pitsword and what is the length?
The rodmeter or sword as it is commonly called provides an AC signal that is proportional to the ship’s speed.
72 Inches
106
Where is the Indicator/Transmitter located?
Forward IC (5-47-0-C)
107
What is the purpose of the Indicator/Transmitter?
The indicator-transmitter displays the ship’s speed on a dial display and the distance on a counter and transmits speed and distance information to various equipment and remote indicators throughout the ship.
108
What is the Sea Valve?
Mounted in the hull of the ship, the sea valve and packing assembly provides a watertight support for the rodmeter.
109
What is the Sea Valve?
Mounted in the hull of the ship, the sea valve and packing assembly provides a watertight support for the rodmeter. It also functions to seal the hull of the ship when the rodmeter is removed. The sea valve has no function relating to the production, transmission, flow, or conversion of data in the underwater log system.
110
Where is the Sea Valve located?
At the bottom of the Pitsword trunk
111
What is Remote Control Unit (Dummy Log)?
The remote control unit, or dummy log as it is commonly called, is used in place of the rodmeter when the ship is operating in shallow water, where lowering the rodmeter is impractical.
112
Where is 'Dummy Log' operated from?
Forward Main Machinery Room EOS
113
What is the purpose of the gyrocompass?
Provides precise heading, roll, and pitch signals to the ship’s navigational and combat systems.
114
How many gyrocompasses are onboard and where are they located?
2 - Forward IC (5-47-0-C) and Aft IC (5-77-0-C)
115
Why is aft gyro the main gyro?
It is more centrally located in the ship and therefore provides for better accuracy.
116
Where is the main IC SWBD located?
AFT IC 5-77-0-C
117
Name 3 equipment casualties ESSEX will experience if the Main IC SWBD is lost.
1MC, IOC #2 (ask the NAV technicians what this provides – bonus), AFT RTS (ask the NAV technicians what this provides – bonus)
118
How many power sources does the ship’s control console have?
DFGMC, EOT FWD MMR, EOT AFT MMR, POT, RAOI, Lighting, AFT Steering (Port and STBD), FWD Gyro Repeater, AFT Gyro Repeater
119
How many SSA’s do we have onboard and what systems do they feed?
4 - SPN-43, SPS-48, SPS-49, SPS-67
120
What is the purpose of an SSA?
To provide NAV data to the RADARs for all true bearing readings.
121
What is the 1MC used for?
General Announcing
122
What is 2MC used for?
Engineering Announcing
123
What is 3MC used for?
Hangar Bay Announcing
124
What is 5MC used for?
Flight Deck Announcing
125
What is 21MC used for?
Captains Battle Circuit
126
What is the 46MC used for?
Ammunition Handling Circuit
127
Who can authorize an alarm to be in cut-out?
Commanding Officer in writing with a TSO
128
What is the maximum allowable rudder split while the rudders are in motion and while they are stopped?
Between 5 degrees left and 5 right = 1 degree while stopped; Between 5 degrees left and 5 right = 2 degrees while in motion; Above 5 degrees = 2 degrees while stopped; Above 5 degrees = 5 degrees while in motion
129
How many salinity cells do we have and where are they located?
44 - 21 in FWD MMR and 21 in AFT MMR, 2 in AMR, 9 each for FWD and AFT EVAP, 1 each for continuous monitor, 10 each for main condensate, 2 each for demineralized water
130
What is X2JZ used for?
Auxiliary Damage Control Circuit
131
What is X50J used for?
AFFF station circuit
132
What is X40J used for?
Casualty communication circuit
133
What is 1JV used for?
Maneuvering and docking circuit
134
What is JL used for?
Lookout circuit
135
What is JA used for?
Captains Battle Circuit
136
What is JW used for?
Bearing Taker Circuit
137
What is 1JS used for?
CIC information circuit (back up to ON-201)
138
What is TV-DTS and what is it used for?
Television-Direct To Sailor
## Footnote
Used to acquire AFN channels at sea, more than 70NM from U.S. land.
139
How many antennas does TV-DTS have and where are they located?
2 - Port antenna is located at the flight deck edge just FWD of port elevator; STBD antenna is located at the flight deck edge near the end of the island.
140
What is 27TV (SITE TV)?
Ship’s information, training, and entertainment television.
141
Where is 27TV located?
Public Affairs Office (02-98-1-Q)
142
What is 6TV5 (ALLSS)? And why is it the most important camera system?
Amphibious Low-Light Surveillance System
## Footnote
It records video 24/7.
143
Where is 6TV5 located?
Public Affairs Office (02-98-1-Q)
144
What is 2TV (ESS)?
Engineering Surveillance System
145
Where is 2TV located?
Aft Main Machinery Room EOS (5-86-5-0-E)
146
What is PARASENSE used for?
Refrigeration Leak Detection
147
How many PARASENSE panels do we have and where are they located?
7 - AMR, FWD EDG, 5&6 A/C Machinery Room, FWD Fire Pump Room, Passages 4-46.5-2-L, 5-47-1-L, and 1-41-02-L
148
Name 4 pieces of equipment IC’s maintain onboard ESSEX.
Damage Control Console, Ship’s Control Console, Boiler Control Console, Throttle Control Console, Valve Position Indicators, Flooding, Fire, and Smoke Sensors, Telephone System, MORIAH Wind Sensor System, Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System, Airflow Alarm Panels, IC/SM Alarm Switchboards, Intrusion Detection Systems, Magazine Sprinkler Alarm system, Dead Reckoning Tracer, PICT Phones
149
Name 3 pieces of equipment ET’s maintain onboard ESSEX.
RHIB Communications, Man Overboard Indicator, NMT and CBSP – Internet and Phone satellite systems, All exterior communications system (red phones, WSC radios, etc), Navigation, Surface, and Air RADARs, Hydra, 2M, General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment, Gyro Compass, Navigation Data Distribution systems
150
Take a Selfie with the following equipment:
Pitsword, #1 Evap Salinity Panel, Ship’s Control Console Helm Wheel, With the SPS-49 in the background, With the SPS-48 in the background, With the MORIAH wind sensor in the background, With the FWD RAM Launcher (supervised by an FC2 or Senior), With the AFT NATO Launcher (supervised by an FC2 or Senior), With the FWD CIWS in the background, With the STBD ATG, With the red phone located on the flying bridge
