Mission understanding Flashcards
(16 cards)
What are the four main roles of NATO’s maritime forces?
Deterrence and Collective Defence, Crisis Management, Cooperative Security, Maritime Security
What are the five pillars of U.S. Naval doctrine?
Sea Control, Power Projection, Deterrence, Maritime Security, Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response
What platforms are used in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)?
Frigates, destroyers, P-8 Poseidon aircraft, MH-60R helicopters
What sensors are essential for ASW?
Hull-mounted sonar, towed array sonar, sonobuoys
Which radars are used in Anti-Air Warfare?
AN/SPY-6, SAMPSON
Which missile systems are commonly used for AAW?
SM-2, SM-3, SM-6, Sea Viper
Which weapons are used in Surface Warfare?
Harpoon missiles, LRASM, naval guns
What types of ships conduct Surface Warfare?
Cruisers, destroyers, littoral combat ships
Which ships are central to power projection missions?
Aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships
What is the primary long-range strike missile used by the U.S. Navy?
Tomahawk cruise missile
What systems are used for mine countermeasures (MCM)?
Autonomous underwater vehicles, unmanned surface vessels, mine countermeasure ships
Which company produces the Aegis Combat System?
Lockheed Martin
Which company manufactures the Standard Missile series?
Raytheon
Which company provides sonar and communication systems?
Thales
What naval technologies are emerging in modern navies?
Autonomous systems, AI, directed energy weapons, modular platforms
How do NATO navies differ from Russia and China?
NATO emphasizes interoperability and technology; Russia focuses on submarines; China on rapid fleet expansion and regional dominance
