FCO

Question 1

At what elevation does a danger of ricochet danger exist? (1)

Answer 1

9 degrees elevation or Less

Question 2

.What is the minimum length of tow required when firing HE ammunition? (1)

Answer 2

2,000 yards

Question 3

What is the Safety Firing Arcs for a CIWS 1B towed AA target shoot?

Answer 3

Up – 30,000 ft, Out – 14,000 Yards 80 degrees either side of fire 200 degrees no engage Clear of land, vessels, marine life, A/C.

Question 4

Define MISFIRE. (1)

Answer 4

A failure of ammunition component in whole or in part, to fire or explode after an intentional attempt to cause it to do so.

Question 5

When will a HOT GUN situation exist, with regard to the 57mm gun? (2)

Answer 5

40 rounds in hour 60 rounds in 4 hour

Question 6

Who is responsible for ensuring Warning Pipes are made and when are they to be made? (2)

Answer 6

OOW is responsible and pipes are made 15min prior to and every 15min during an exercise.

Question 7

What is the Maximum Effective Range of the 57mm gun in AIR/SURF? (2)

Answer 7

Air: 6,000 yards Surface: 18.000 yards

Question 8

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Answer 8

Question 9

When is a weapons system considered loaded? (2)

Answer 9

As soon as ammunition is supplied to the feed system.

Question 10

What must the pilot of the towing aircraft do before a ship is permitted to engage the target? (1)

Answer 10

Call ‘’ON TOP’’

Question 11

Define ELECTRICALLY SAFE. (2)

Answer 11

A safety measure in which a gun or weapon system is prevented from firing through an electrical cutout

Question 12

What pub lists the location of Out of Bounds signs for weapons firing?

Answer 12

NAVORD 4995-0

Question 13

.What is the rate of fire for the 57mm?

Answer 13

220 RPM

Question 14

What is the Rate of Fire for CIWS AIR and CIWS SURFACE modes?

Answer 14

AIR: 4500 SURF: 3000

Question 15

What is defined as a hot gun for the CIWS 1B? (1)

Answer 15

300 rounds in 5 minute

Question 16

Define MECHANICALLY SAFE. (2)

Answer 16

A safety measure in which a gun or weapon system is prevented from firing via a mechanical cutout

Question 17

Define the term CHECK FIRE. (1)

Answer 17

Emergency order to stop firing after engage order has been given because land, vessels, A/C, marine life has entered safety firing arcs or an unsafe condition exists Called by anyone, Released by the CO.

Question 18

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Answer 18

Question 19

What are the Safety Firing Arcs for a CIWS PAC shoot? (4)

Answer 19

Up – 20,000 ft, Out – 14,000 Yards 30 degrees either side of fire

Question 20

Each ship in the Royal Canadian Navy has a Weapons Safety Organization. What people make up this organization?(4)

Answer 20

CO, ORO, OOW, designated safety observer, MSO (missile shoots), SAC

Question 21

Where are the Firing Signs located when conducting a CIWS 1B shoot IAW Marcords?

Answer 21

LSO Compartment Hatch Hangar lobby Doors Ladders leading to Mezzanines AX Hatch Hanger Doors remain closed

Question 22

When conducting an 57mm ‘’Open Ocean’’ firing, what is the maximum height the rounds may go? (1)

Answer 22

5,000ft