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Term
Who is the Weapons Officer?
Definition
LT Dempsey
Term
Who is the Assistant Weapons Officer?
Definition
ENS Tucker
Term
Who is the Force Protection Officer?
Definition
MACS SAYRE
Term
What are the Divisions in Weapons Department?
Definition
W0, W1, W2, W3, W6
Term
What is the Purpose of W0?
Definition
WEAPONS DEPARTMENT ADMIN
Term
What is the Purpose of W1?
Definition
WEAPONS HANDLING
Term
What is the Purpose of W3?
Definition
FORCE PROTECTION
Term
What is the Purpose of W2?
Definition
DEFENSIVE WEAPONS, AMMO, & GUN SHOOTS
Term
What is the Purpose of W6?
Definition
WEIGHT TESTING, CRANE CERTS & ORDNANCE QA
Term
How many magazines are on board the Frank Cable? Where are they located?
Definition
1) 40MM – O5 Level
2) FWD 25MM – O1 LEVEL PORTSIDE OF THE FORCASTLE
3) AFT 25MM – O2 LEVEL NEAR VALVE SHOP
4) SMALL ARMS MAG – S-2 HANDLING AREA
5) COUNTERMEASURE MAG – OUTSIDE W2/W6 DIV-O’S OFFICE
6) FWD TORPEDO MAG – ON 6TH DECK BELOW MK48 SHOP
7) AFT TORPEDO MAG – ON 6TH DECK BELOW THE GYM
8) PYRO MAG – STARBOARD SIDE BELOW THE AFT TORPEDO MAG
Term
What does RSL stand for? How many do we have onboard? Where are they located?
Definition
1) 2-ON THE PORT BRIDGE WING
2) 3-ON THE STARBOARD BRIDGE WING
3) 2-ON THE 05 LEVEL NEAR THE MK 19 GRENADE LAUNCHERS
4) 2-ON THE 02 LEVEL FORWARD BEHIND EACH .50 CAL
5) 1-PORT MAIN DECK NEAR S-2 CATTLE DOOR
6) 1-STARBOARD MAIN DECK NEAR S-2 CATTLE DOOR
7) 2-O3 LEVEL NEAR 25MM GUNS
Term
What is the max effective range of the 9MM?
Definition
50 METERS
Term
What is the max effective range of the M-16?
Definition
550 METERS
Term
What is the max effective range of the M-4?
Definition
500 METERS
Term
Name the three different types of ordnance FRANK CABLE can carry onboard?
Definition
MK 48 ADCAPS, TOMAHAWKS, AND MK 67 SLMM (MINES)
Term
What are the three types of Tomahawks FRANK CABLE can carry?
Definition
TORPEDO TUBE LAUNCH (TTL), CAPSULE LAUNCH SYSTEM (CLS), AND VERTICAL LAUNCH SYSTEM (VLS)
Term
What are the conditions of the 9MM and the M-16?
Definition
CONDITION 1: SAFETY ON, MAGAZINE INSERTED, ROUND IN CHAMBER
CONDITION 2: DOES NOT APPLY
CONDITION 3: SAFETY ON, MAGAZINE INSERTED, NO ROUND IN CHAMBER
CONDITION 4: SAFETY ON, NO MAGAZINE INSERTED, NO ROUND IN CHAMBER
Term
In what weapon condition is the 9MM issued to watchstanders?
Definition
Condition 1
Term
In what condition is the M-4 issued to watchstanders?
Definition
Condition 3
Term
What is condition 2?
Definition
There is no Condition 2
Term
Define Deadly Force?
Definition
FORCE THAT A PERSON USES CAUSING, OR THAT A PERSON KNOWS OR SHOULD KNOW WOULD CREATE A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF CAUSING, DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY HARM.. IT IS ONLY JUSTIFIED UNDER EXTREME NECESSITIES WHEN ALL LESSER MEANS HAVE FAILED OR CANNOT BE REASONABLY DEPLOYED.
Term
Detect to engage
Definition
A detect to engagement will vary greatly depending upon the type ship, available weapons and threat. In any engagement the idea is to “shoot the archer, not the arrow”. This means take out the launch platform, ship, aircraft, or submarine, instead of trying to stop the missiles it’s capable of launching.
Term
Command and Control Warfare
Definition
The communications needed during warfare from the Battle Group Commander down to the fighting ship.
Term
Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS)
Definition
Provides gunfire support to prepare an area prior to landing amphibious forces or to support those forces already landed.
Term
Define the acronym RADAR
Definition
Radio detection and ranging
Term
Define the acronym SONAR
Definition
Sound navigation and ranging
Term
State the two warfare areas that utilize naval gun systems
Definition
Anti-Air Warfare (AAW)

Anti-surface Warfare (ASUW)
Term
State the four warfare areas that utilize naval missile systems
Definition
Anti-Air Warfare (AAW)
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)
Strike Warfare(STW) “land attack”
Term
State the purpose of fire control
Definition
To direct various weapons so that they will hit a desired target.
Term
Explain the purpose of the Harpoon
Definition
A subsonic, low altitude cruises missile for use against surface targets only.It is designed as an all-up-round (AUR) for all weather operations and is capable of engaging over-the-horizon targets
Term
Explain the purpose of the Tomahawk
Definition
A long range, subsonic, land attack missile with a solid propellant booster and a liquid propellant turbofan engine
Term
Explain the purpose of the Vertical launched ASROC (Anti-submarine Rocket)
Definition
Launched from surface ships from the vertical launch system. Allows the firing craft a stand-off distance against a hostile submarine. Once the rocket motor burns out, it is separated from the torpedo itself. The torpedo will continue on its trajectory into the water
Term
Explain the purpose of the Standard missile
Definition
Represents the largest group of guided missiles in the SMS arsenal used primarily against air targets but certain variants can be used against surface targets. The popular designation of the missile is expressed as SM-2 MR medium range missiles and SM-2 ER extended range missile. SM-2 missiles are used on Vertical Launching System (VLS)equipped ships
Term
Explain the purpose of the Torpedo
Definition
A self propelled, high speed, deep running underwater missile used against surface and subsurface targets. Guidance systems are either preset, wire guided or homing. Guided Missile Destroyers and Frigates launch torpedoes from tubes mounted topside. Torpedoes from helicopter of fixed wing aircraft are parachuted from the craft. The MK-48 ADCAP is a submarine launched wire guided torpedo
Term
Two dimensional radar
Definition
The primary source for the detection of long range air targets. They only provide course range and bearing.
Term
Three dimensional radar
Definition
The primary source of air target information for a weapons system. These range, bearing, and elevation angle to the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) and/or weapons direction system
Term
Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS)
Definition
Provides a structured means of evaluating, reporting, and combating combat systems casualties thus maintaining optimal system readiness and capabilities. Also used as a means to train area supervisors, system technicians and operators in proper response procedures and evaluations
Term
Combat Systems Readiness Officer (CSRO)
Definition
Mobile watchstander that provides technical-to-tactical interpretation of combat system status for the tactical Action Officer (TAO)
Term
Combat Systems Officer of the Watch (CSOOW)
Definition
Duties consist of control and coordination of the technical operations within the combat system. These include initialization,configuration changes and the control of casualties. The CSOOW directs area supervisors in reconfiguration and restoration to provide maximum tactical capability to include initialization, configuration changes and the control of casualties
Term
Area Supervisor (air, surface, undersea, electronic)
Definition
The four area supervisors are responsible directly to the CSOOW to provide the optimum combat system readiness and operational capabilities within their assigned area. Each Area Supervisor evaluates and acts on the readiness information from the technicians and operators manning equipment in his area. Each Area Supervisor reports capability status, changes in status, casualty conditions, and recovery recommendations to the CSOOW. When directed by the CSOOW he restores repaired equipment to operation
Term
Discuss the purpose of torpedo countermeasure systems
Definition
A device that is launched from an evading vessel in an attempt to mask ships’ noise and direct incoming torpedoes away from own ship
Term
Explain the difference between active and passive sonars
Definition
Active listens and talks…Passive just listens
Term
Discuss how temperature factors affect sonar operations
Definition
Will increase or decrease the acoustic speed of sound through the water
Term
Discuss how pressure factors affect sonar operations
Definition
At deeper depths, less energy will be required for sound propagation. Sound will travel faster in deeper water
Term
Discuss how salinity factors affect sonar operations
Definition
Higher concentration of salt in the water will cause a higher percentage of sound distortion
Term
Discuss the safety precautions of entering a magazine
Definition
Remove all flame and spark producing objects and ensure magazine is ventilated.
Term
Hang-Fire
Definition
Temporary failure or delay in the action of a primer, igniter, or propelling charge
Term
Misfire
Definition
Failure of a component to fire or explode following an intentional attempt to cause an item to do so
Term
Hot gun
Definition
A gun whose barrel temperature has been raised to a temperature at which cook-off of a round is possible
Term
Train Warning Circle (Danger Circle)
Definition
Area extablished around power-driven armament. 4in wide and 18in from the maximum rotating projection.
Term
HE-PD
Definition
High Explosive Point Detonating
Term
Use of HE-PD (High Explosive Point Detonating)
Definition
This projectile detonates on impact. It is used against surface targets vulnerable to an impact burst
Term
HE-VT
Definition
High Explosive Variable Time
Term
What are the four components of an automated weapons system?
Definition
Detection
Direction
Delivery
Destruction
Term
Discuss detection as a component of a weapons system
Definition
The ability to detect a target with a ship’s sensor and establish the targets initial position
Term
Discuss direction as a component of a weapons system
Definition
The direction the target is moving
Term
Delivery
Definition
The weapon system best suited to accurately deliver the required ordnance to the target
Term
HERO
Definition
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance

Lima Flag will fly
Term
Explain the term C4I
Definition
Command, control, communications, computers, and Intelligence
Term
State the two primary gun weapon systems found on Navy surface combatants
Definition
The MK45 (5in) found on DDG-51 and CG-47 class ships

The MK 75 (76mm) is found on FFG-7 class ships.
Term
Blue color coding in regards to ammunition
Definition
Training or Firing practice
Term
What is the range of the 25mm chain guns?
Definition
2700 yards
Term
Discuss the 50 caliber machine guns?
Definition
There are four mounts. Mounts 51 and 52 are located 02 level forward port and starboard side. Mounts 53, and 54 are located on the 03 level Both starboard and port

Single-shot and automatic mode
Term
M240B Mahine Gun
Definition
Portable and Automatic only
Term
TP-T
Definition
Target Practice Tracer used for training purposes and in combat against personnel and unarmmored targets.
Term
BL-P
Definition
Blind Loaded and Plugged.
This practice allows firing through the thin fabric or rubber muzzle covers used to protect the gun barrels from the weather
Term
How is a tracer identified?
Definition
Identified by a red, maroon, or orange tip
Term
What is the maximum and effective range of the 25mm chaing gun?
Definition
Max range is 4.1 nautical miles. Max effective range is 2700 yards
Term
What is the maximum and effective range of the 50 caliber machine gun?
Definition
Max range is 7400 yards. Max effective range is 2000 yards
Term
What is the maximum and effective range of the 40mm grenade launcher?
Definition
Max range is 2419 yards. No effective range, blows up on impact
Term
What is the maximum and effective range of the M60 machine gun?
Definition
Max range is 4075 yards/ 3725 meters. Max effective range is 1200 yards/ 1100 meters
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