Operations part 1 Flashcards
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What rates stand watch in CDC?
OS, FC, AW, EW
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What is EMCON and what are the levels?
Emissions Control ? A/B/C/D
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What levels of EMCON are the most & least restrictive?
Alpha / Delta
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Define Marshall stack?
Holding pattern for aircraft to avoid collision / 21NM out and 6000FT up, every A/C add 1NM and 1000 FT
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Define CASE 1 flight ops?
Clear day, Unlimited Visibility and ceiling. 5NM / 3000 ft
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Define CASE 2 flight ops?
Over cast, Visibility up to 5 NM, ceiling 1000-3000 ft
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Define CASE 3 flight ops?
Night/Bad weather, Visibility less than 5NM, ceiling less than 1000 ft
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What are the responsibilities of the TAO?
Acts as an advisor for the CO, Operated from Display and Decision, only person besides the CO that has release authority
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What are the functions of the IFF modes?
Mode 1: Mission Code / Mode 2: Unit ID, Mode 3: Civ and Mil Air traffic Control, Mode 4: Military ID, Mode C: Altitude
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What is the function of the TACAN?
Highest antenna on the mast, provides a homing frequency for the ac that provides bearing and range for pilots
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What is the ACDS?
Advanced Combat Direction System
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Where is the ACDS console located?
In the CDC
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What does the ACDS do?
Integrates ships sensors, weapons and intelligence
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What is the MK23?
2D fire control radar used to detect and track high-speed small targets
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What is the range distance of the MK23?
Min 2000 yds, max 25NM
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What is CVIC?
Carrier Intelligence center- brief/debrief pilots, gives indications and warnings, and provides strike-mission planning
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Which two radars detect all air contact?
SPS-48/SPS-49
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How many CDC modules do we have OB?
7
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What is the primary job of the CDC?
To gather, process, display, evaluate, and disseminate information
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What is the CDC?s secondary job?
Assist the bridge
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What are OSs?
Air intercept controllers or AIC
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What is IFF?
Identification friend or foe—used to determine if an AC or ship is an ally
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What does TAO stand for?
Tactical Actions Officer
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What is CDCWO and what are his responsibilities?
CDC watch Officer—Admin assistant to TAO—Senior enlisted or Officer