Combat Systems Flashcards
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Detect to Engage
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Detect hostile inbound target, report Range and Bearing to TAO, TAO gives weapons release authority. Self-Defense Weapons Coordinator designates target to Weapons Delivery System and destroys target
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Information Warfare
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Protect from Monitoring and Hacking
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Naval Surface Fire Support
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Support amphibious operations by destroying, neutralizing, or suppressing:
- Shore installations that oppose the approach of ships and aircraft
- Defenses that may oppose the insertion of the Landing Force
- Defenses that may oppose the advance of the Landing Force There are two types of tactical missions that naval ships can provide while in support of the Landing Force. They are Direct Support and General Support.
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RADAR
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Radio Detection and Ranging
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SONAR:
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Sound Navigation and Ranging
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Warfare areas that utilize naval gun systems
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Air
Surface
NSFS
(Naval Surface Fire Support)
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Warfare areas that utilize naval missile systems
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Air
Surface
Subsurface
Strike
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Purpose of Fire Control
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To accurately place ordnance on target.
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ASM/ACSM
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Anti-ship missile, and anti-ship cruise missile
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FAC/FIAC
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Fast Attack Craft / Fast Inshore Attack Craft
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Harpoon
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an Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM), designed to be launched from multiple platforms, such as submarines, surface ships, or aircraft. Its flight profile is programmed prior to launch to allow for up to three points in its flight path to make course directions while en route to the target.
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Tomahawk
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capable attacking point targets, providing decoy and deception, and acting as a force multiplier. A fully operational and proven part of the battle group strike arsenal. It is an integral part of strike planning for power projection ashore.
13
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VLA
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Vertical Launched ASROC
Merely a torpedo with a rocket booster attached to its tail. ASROC is an acronym for Anti Submarine Rocket. Once the weapon has cleared the launcher and the booster has separated, a parachute is deployed and the weapon safely drops into the water. Upon entry, salt water activates the torpedo and it begins a set search pattern for the submarine or target it was launched against.
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SM
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Standard Missile
A surface to air missile. It is the surface navy’s primary offensive anti-air weapon. All Standard Missiles require some form of guidance to intercept and destroy or neutralize their targets. It can, in certain circumstances, be fired against surface or shore targets.
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RAM)
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Rolling Airframe Missile
is a supersonic, lightweight, quick-reaction, fire-and-forget weapon designed to destroy anti-ship missiles.
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CIWS
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Close-In weapon System
is a point-defense weapon for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which have penetrated the outer defenses, typically mounted shipboard in a naval capacity.
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NATO Sea Sparrow/ESSM
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is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile. The missile can be launched from surface ships to destroy threats that include high speed, highly manoeuvring anti-ship cruise missiles, low velocity air threats (LVATs), high-diving threats and surface-based targets. It can also engage attack aircraft, helicopters and ships.
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Gun Weapons Systems
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M2HB .50 Cal Machine Gun: Anti-surface combats any threat inbound to the ship.
M240B Machine Gun
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Nulka
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is a rapid response Active Expendable Decoy (AED) System capable of providing highly effective defense for ships against modern Anti-Ship Missiles.
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Air Search
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The primary purpose of an air-search radar is to maintain a 360-degree surveillance from the surface to high altitudes and to detect and determine ranges and bearings of aircraft targets over relatively large areas.
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Surface Search
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Surface search radars provide short-range (100 nautical miles or less), 360-degree coverage. They can determine a contact’s range and bearing.
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Fire Control
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The function of Fire Control radar is to lock on to and identify a specific hostile target in order to direct a weapon to destroy it.
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Navigation
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They are primarily used in harbors and restricted waters due to their higher resolution.
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2-D Radar
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Provides Range and Bearing
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3-D Radar
Provides Range, Bearing, and Elevation
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CSOSS
Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System
CSOSS provides the means to manage combat systems readiness around-the-clock, at-sea and in-port, in peacetime and in wartime. Contains procedures to Start, Stop, and what to do for a casualty in regards to all Combat Systems equipment
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Combat Systems Coordinator/Combat Systems Readiness Officer
The link for integrating CDC operations with the CSOSS organization. Qualified CSOOW and must be knowledgeable in tactical matters. Provides status and impact assessments to the CO/TAO as casualties are reported and resolved. Translates tactical requirements and priorities for the CSOOW to ensure directed technical operations support the immediate tactical situation. Maintains a Combat Systems Summary Status Board which displays the limitations imposed by casualties and configurations. Also, maintains control and coordination of the CSOSS organization during transition shifts between primary and alternate CSOOWs
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CSOOW
Combat Systems Officer of the Watch
Located in a central control area designated Combat Systems Maintenance Central (CSMC) also known as (C5IMC), the CSOOW is the unifying watch station for coordinating all CSOSS-based operations. Using CSOSS procedures, status boards, and other reference materials, the CSOOW communicates with CDC, Action Area Supervisors, Engineering, Damage Control, and Supply in order to coordinate system initialization, configuration changes, and casualty control/restoration. For non-combat and inport periods, maintains positive control of the combat system during all evolutions. This centralized control enhances safety and security between times of heightened readiness.
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Area Supervisor (air, surface, undersea, electronic)
Assigned during Condition I and as needed in Condition III, coordinates efforts to maintain a specific area of the Combat System. Under the direction of the CSOOW, they supervise assigned technicians and operators to maintain maximum readiness of the equipment within their area.
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Torpedo Countermeasure
Protect the ship from Torpedo attacks
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Active Sonar
Transmit sound signals through the water, which causes an echo (return) when it strikes an object. Provides Range and Bearing
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Passive Sonar
“Listens” to the noises that are made by subsurface contacts. Provides Bearing.
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Temperature
Temp increases, speed increases. Temp decreases, speed decreases
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Pressure
A sound wave transmission speed is directly proportional to pressure, the speed of sound increases as the pressure increases with depth
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Salinity
Salinity increases, speed increases. Salinity decreases, speed decreases
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Safety precautions for entering a magazine
Ensure that you remove all spark producing items
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Hang fire
The round is caught in the weapon
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Mis-fire
The weapon did not fire
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Hot gun
Over 300 rounds in 5 minutes
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Train warning circle
Circle painted outside the radius of the gun for safety
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Detection
Identifying a target
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Direction
Aiming of the weapon towards the target
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Delivery
Firing of the round
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Destruction
Detonation of the round
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HERO
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance
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HERP
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel
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HERF
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel
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(HF)
High Frequency (HF):
Range of radio frequency electromagnetic waves (radio waves) between 3 and 30 MHz.
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VHF
Very High Frequency (VHF):
Range of radio frequency electromagnetic waves (radio waves) between 30 MHz and 300 MHz.
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UHF
Ultra High Frequency (UHF):
Range of radio frequency electromagnetic waves (radio waves) between 300 MHz and 3GHz.
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SHF
Super High Frequency (SHF):
Range of radio frequency electromagnetic waves (radio waves) between 3GHz and 30GHz.
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EHF
Extremely High Frequency (EHF):
Range of radio frequency electromagnetic waves (radio waves) between 30 GHz and 300GHz
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Primary gun batteries on Navy surface combatants
5 in, 76 mm
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Blue color coding in regards to ammunition
Training / Dummy Round
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Purpose of the electronic cooling systems
Cool equipment
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Purpose of the ships’ gyro as it relates to weapon systems
Keeps weapon system trained on target
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ESS
Electronic Systems Supervisor
CS-5
Maintains navigation, MCMS equipment, and Alarm Systems.
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WSS
Weapons Systems Supervisor
CS-7
The direct communication between weapons systems and CSOOW.
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RSS
RADAR Systems Supervisor
CS-6 Maintains all RADAR equipment.
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XCS
Exterior Communication Supervisor
CS-9
Maintains Internal and External communications.
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NSS
Network System Supervisor
CS-3
Maintains NIPR, SIPR, and ADNS.
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ISS
information Systems Supervisor
CS-1
Report any communications or Network Outages.
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Information Assurance
CS-2 Cyber Security
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DCS
Damage Control Station
Liaison between CSOOW and DC central, for all damage control related matters during GQ.
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CSOSS
Combat Systems Operational Sequence System - provides the means to manage combat systems readiness around-the-clock, at-sea and in-port, in peacetime and in wartime. Contains procedures to Start, Stop, and what to do for a casualty in regards to all Combat Systems equipment.
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MCMS
Machinery Control Monitoring System
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Core Switches
Used to relay communication to its proper destination.
(4) located IDC # 3, 7, 11, 16
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Edge Switches
(12) Located in each IDC.
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Group Distribution Center (GDC)
Provides power to the input/output box (IODB). Home for the Program Logic Controller, it is the “brains”.
(52)
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IODB (Input/output box)
Also known as the “Dummy Box” . Single point of failure for the system. All field device connections are located inside.
(332)
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Field Device
sends the parameters operational status to the PLC to know the status of the overall MCMS system.
(8,000)
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ESS / MCMS How many modes
4 total
Manual / Local
Remote Manual
Remote Automatic
Automatic
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DHYSL
Digital Hybrid Speed Log
Measures speed through water
28.6 inches fixed rod meter
Location 8-25-4-Q
Controller: Computes all the information and sends it to the transceiver. Located in 4-122-2-C FWD IC
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WSN-7
Ships Ring Laser gyro
Receives information from the DSVL to determine ship’s position, velocity, heading, roll and pitch.
(2) Gyro’s. 1 located in FWD IC/ IDC. #7 and the other 1 located in AFT IC/ IDC. #11
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What are Ships Self-defense Weapons System
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NATO Sea Sparrow
RAM
CIWS
M2HB .50 Cal Machine Gun
M240B Machine Gun
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NATO Sea Sparrow
Medium range surface-air missile
Function of the ship’s ASMD (Anti-Ship Missile Defense) and acts as the ships first hard defense against missile attack.
Location: starboard side forward and port side aft.
Control from DWC (Defense Weapons Coordinator) Console located in CDC.
Mode: Semi and automatic
Range : 13-15NM
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RAM (Rolling Airframes Missile System)
supersonic, lightweight, quick-reaction, fire-and-forget weapon designed to destroy anti-ship missiles.
A function of the ship’s ASMD (Anti-Ship Missile Defense) and also defends against missile attacks.
Has (2) 21 cell, box launchers located Port Side FWD, The other Starboard side Aft.
Control from CDC on the Weapons Control Panel (WCP)
Modes: manual, semi, auto
Range: 3-5NM
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CIWS (Closed in Weapons System)
Is a point-defense weapon for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft which have penetrated the outer defenses, typically mounted shipboard in a naval capacity.
Provides final defense against Anti-Ship Missiles (ASM)
(3) - 21,22,23
Range: 1NM
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M2HB .50 Cal Machine Gun:
Anti-surface combats any threat inbound to the ship
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M240B Machine Gun
Watch stood by crew (crew cert) Gunners mates are in charge of.
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Harpoon
Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM), designed to be launched from multiple platforms, such as submarines, surface ships, or aircraft. Its flight profile is programmed prior to launch to allow for up to three points in its flight path to make course directions while en-route to the target.
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Tomahawk
capable attacking point targets, providing decoy and deception, and acting as a force multiplier. A fully operational and proven part of the battle group strike arsenal. It is an integral part of strike planning for power projection ashore.
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Vertical Launched ASROC (VLA)
Merely a torpedo with a rocket booster attached to its tail. ASROC is an acronym for Anti-Submarine Rocket. Once the weapon has cleared the launcher and the booster has separated, a parachute is deployed and the weapon safely drops into the water. Upon entry, salt water activates the torpedo and it begins a set search pattern for the submarine or target it was launched against.
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Standard Missile (SM)
A surface to air missile. It is the surface navy’s primary offensive anti-air weapon. All Standard Missiles require some form of guidance to intercept and destroy or neutralize their targets. It can, in certain circumstances, be fired against surface or shore targets.
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Active Sonar
Transmit sound signals through the water, which causes an echo (return) when it strikes an object.
Provides:
Range
Bearing
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Passive Sonar
“Listens” to the noises that are made by subsurface contacts.
Provides:
Bearing
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Ordinance color codes
Blue: Training
Brown: Tactical
Yellow: Explosive
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Temperature
Temp increases, speed increases. Temp decreases, speed decreases.
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Pressure
A sound wave transmission speed is directly proportional to pressure, the speed of sound increases as the pressure increases with depth
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Salinity
Salinity increases, speed increases. Salinity decreases, speed decreases
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Hang Fire
The round is caught in the weapon
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Mis-fire
The weapon did not fire
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Hot Gun
Over 300 rounds in 5 minutes
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Train warning Circle
Circle painted outside the radius of the gun for safety
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Detection-
Identifying a target
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Direction
Aiming of the weapon towards the target
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Delivery
Firing of the round
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Destruction
Detonation of the round
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Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO)
To reduce the amount of frequencies being used. These High Frequencies may detonate a round.
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Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel (HERP):
The detrimental effects of overexposure to Radio Frequency Radiation are associated with an increase in overall body temperature or a temperature rise in specific organs of the body. High-level electromagnetic energy can also induce electrical currents or voltages that may cause shocks and burns.
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Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel (HERF)
Fuel vapors being accidentally ignited by electromagnetic radiation. The most likely time this might occur is during a ship’s refueling evolutions (UNREP).
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Radar
Radio Detection and Ranging
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Radar 2D
Provides:
Range
Bearing
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Radar 3D
Provides :
Range
Bearing
Elevation
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DBR
Dual Band Radar
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MFR
Multifunction Radar
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MFR (Multifunction Radar)
Purpose:
Surface search - Surface search radars provide medium-range (100 nautical miles or less), 360-degree coverage. They can determine a contact’s range and bearing.
Fire control illumination- The function of Fire Control radar is to lock on to and identify a specific hostile target in order to direct a weapon to destroy it.
3 arrays
Upper arrays on the mast
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VSR
Volume Search Radar
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VSR (Volume Search Radar)
Purpose:
Air search - maintain a 360-degree surveillance from the surface to high altitudes and to detect and determine ranges and bearings of aircraft targets over relatively large areas.
Aircraft marshaling – The aircraft picture the Air Marshal in CATCC observes.
3 Arrays
Lower arrays on the mast
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SSDS
Ship’s Self Defense System
Integrates several shipboard systems (DBR, IFF, Link 11 & 16, SPS-73, SEWIP, CIWS, RAM, RNSSM, CS LAN, and CEC) to provide a capability that meets the ship's self-defense and overall tactical situation awareness in CDC (Combat Direction Center). SSDS has the ability to automate the fire control loop to shorten the overall detect-to-engage time.
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HF
3MHz - 30 MHz
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Antennas HF Broadband
Used for voice circuit
OE-404 (FAN WIRE)
MCCP (Mast Clamp Current Probe) AS3012/AS3013
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Antenna HF Narrowband
Used for data
AS-3772B
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VHF
30MHz - 300 MHz
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VHF Antenna
AS-3226B
Bridge to Bridge (short range)
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UHF
300MHz – 3GHz
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UHF Antenna
AS390 (spider)
SRA62 (Christmas tree)
OE-570 (used for UHF SATCOM)
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SHF
Primary Means for IP Service
3GHz – 30GHz
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SHF Antenna
CBSP (USC69 V2)– Commercial Broadband Satellite Provider
NMT (Navy Multiband Terminal)
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EHF
Secondary and Tertiary means of IP services
30GHz – 300GHz
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EHF Antenna
NMT (Navy Multiband Terminal)
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Routine Destruction
Scheduled destruction.
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Emergency Destruction
Unscheduled destruction due to compromise.
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Two Person Integrity
Security measure taken to prevent single-person access to COMSEC keying material and cryptographic manuals.
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Integrity
assurance that information is not modified by unauthorized parties or in an unauthorized manner.
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Availability
Timely, reliable access to data and information services for authorized users.
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Non-Repudiation
Assurance the sender of data is provided with proof of delivery and the recipient is provided with proof of the sender‘s identity
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NSS
CS3 ADP
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CANES
Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Systems
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Purpose of Domain Controller
Provides centralized authentication to Domain Assets.
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Purpose of File Servers
Provide centralized file share access to network resources.
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Purpose of Exchange Servers
Mail and public folder access.
Location of Unclassified Servers: ADP 3-160- 1-Q.
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NIPR
Non-Secure Internet Protocol Routing
Provides unclassified means to send messages and information off ship.
2 Backbone Switches
15 edge switches
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How many Application Servers do we have?
2
NTCSS
NIAPS
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NTCSS
Naval Tactical Command Support System.
Hosts RADM, OMMS/NG, RSUPPLY and NALCOMIS.
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NIAPS
Host ESOMS, TSIMS, and Sked
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SIPR
Secure Internet Protocol Routing)
Provides classified means to send messages and information alongside access to classified material via website.
2 Backbone Switches
6 Edge switches
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GCCS-M
Global Command and Control system Maritime
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ADNS
Automated Digital Networking System
Provides on/off ship connectivity.
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Ships Phone System
3IV: The Phone System that supplies the ship with various management, control, switching, and conferencing functions required to support continuous and reliable communications and is the primary means of communication onboard the Ford
POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service): Phone lines provided via IP services. Interfaces outside Lines.
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HYDRA
Hierarchical Yet Dynamically Reprogrammable Architecture
AN/SRC-55
Primarily to support special evolutions (e.g. damage control, flight deck operations, and weapons handling), but has grown in use to include daily, routine, internal communications; this function is secondary in purpose.
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HF RADIO - HFRG
High Frequency Radio Group (2-30Mhz)
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15 Broadband Exciters (transmitters)
used for voice communications
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2 Narrowband Exciters (transmitters)
used for HF Link 11
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HF RADIO - HFRG – High Frequency Radio Group (2-30Mhz)
26 Broadband Receivers and 2 Narrowband Receivers
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Whip Antennas for Broadband
transmit 7-30 Mhz
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Fanwire Antenna for Broadband
transmits 2-9 Mhz
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Narrowband Antennas Transmit AND Receive
2-30 Mhz
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Whip Antenna for Broadband
receive 2-30 Mhz
150
Mast Clamp is backup receive antenna
located on bell knap pole, 2-30Mhz
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UHF RADIO – DMR
Digital Modular Radio
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LOS Radios
used for Secure and Non-secure Voice, Data, UHF Link 11, and Link 4A
Range is ~25NM
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SATCOM Radios
used for Secure Voice, Data and STJ Link(SAT Tadil J)
Range is “Over the Horizon,” utilizes Satellites for communications hundreds of miles away
2 Antenna controller units with 2 antennas each, for a total of 4 SATCOM antennas
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Each radio has 4 channels, for a total of 36 LOS Channels and 12 SATCOM Channels
Each Channel is programmed and controlled via HMI(Human Machine Interface)
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SHF – NMT 1
Navy Multiband Terminal
Provides Primary IP services, POTS Lines, and UTJ Link (Unicast Tadil J)
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SHF – CBSP
Commercial Broadband Satellite Program
Provides additional IP services
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EHF – NMT 2
Navy Multiband Terminal
Provides additional IP services, SATCOM secure voice and MTJ Link (Multicast Tadil-J) via A-TIP laptop
