FIRE CONTROLMAN, VOLUME 2,
FIRE-CONTROL RADAR FUNDAMENTALS
NAVEDTRA 12404
Prepared by the Naval Education and Training Professional Development
and Technology Center (NETPDTC), Pensacola, Florida
Congratulations!
By enrolling in this course, you have demonstrated a desire to improve yourself and the Navy
Remember, however, this self-study course is only one part of the total Navy training program. Practical experience.
schools, selected reading, and your desire to succeed are also necessary to successfully round out a fully meaningful
training program. You have taken an important step in self-improvement. Keep up the good work.
HOW TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE
SUCCESSFULLY
ERRATA: If an errata comes with this course, make all
indicated changes or corrections before you start any assig-
nment. Do not change or correct the associated text or
assignments in any other way.
ASSIGNMENTS: The text pages that you are to study are
listed at the beginning of each assignment. Study these
pages carefully before attempting to answer the questions
in the course. Pay close attention to tables and i Illustrations
because they contain information that will help you under-
stand the text. Read the learning objectives provided at the
beginning of each chapter or topic in the text and/or preced-
ing each set of questions in the course. Learning objectives
state what you should be able to do after studying the mate-
rial. Answering the questions correctly helps you accom-
plish the objectives.
SELECTING YOUR ANSWERS: After studying the
associated text, you should be ready to answer the questions
in the assignment. Read each question carefully, then select
the BEST answer. Be sure to select your answer from the
subject matter in the text. You may refer freely to the text
and seek advice and information from others on problems
that may arise in the course. However, the answers must be
the result of your own work and decisions. You are pro-
hibited from referring to or copying the answers of others
and from giving answers to anyone else taking the same
course. Failure to follow these rules can result in suspension
from the course and disciplinary action.
ANSWER SHEETS: You must use answer sheets designed
for this course (NETPMSA Form 1430/5, Stock Ordering
Number 0502-LP-216-0100). Use the answer sheets pro-
vided by your Educational Services Officer (ESO), or you
may reproduce the one in the back of this course booklet.
SUBMITTING COMPLETED ANSWER SHEETS: As
a minimum, you should complete at least one assignment
per month. Failure to meet this requirement could result in
disenrollment from the course. As you complete each
assignment, submit the completed answer sheet to your
ESO for grading. You may submit more than one answer
sheet at a time.
GRADING: Your ESO will grade each answer sheet and
notify you of any incorrect answers. The passing score for
each assignment is 3.2. If you receive less than 3.2 on any
assignment, your ESO will list the questions you answered
incorrectly and give you an answer sheet marked “RE-
SUBMIT.” You must redo the assignment and complete the
RESUBMIT answer sheet. The maximum score you can
receive for a resubmitted assignment is 3.2.
COURSE COMPLETION: After you have submitted all
the answer sheets and have earned at least 3.2 on each
assignment, your command should give you credit for this
course by making the appropriate entry in your service
record.
NAVAL RESERVE RETIREMENT CREDIT: If you
are a member of the Naval Reserve, you will receive retire-
ment points if you are authorized to receive them under
current directives governing retirement of Naval Reserve
personnel. For Naval Reserve retirement, this course is
evaluated at 2 points. (Refer to BUPERSINST 1001.39 for
more information about retirement points.)
STUDENT QUESTIONS: If you have questions concern-
ing the administration of this course, consult your ESO. If
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