ASSIGNMENT 2
2-1.
The Mk 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System
has two primary modes of operation. What are
they?
1.
Autonomic and manual
2.
Recommend fire and manual
3.
Remote control and manual
4.
Automatic and manual
2-2.
What is the principal air threat to U. S. naval
surface ships?
1.
Anti-ship cruise missiles
2.
Low, slow, or hovering aircraft
3.
Low altitude enemy aircraft
2-3.
The Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS)
integrates and coordinates what equipment on
board non-AEGIS class ships?
1.
Existing sensors and weapons
2.
Special computer programs
3.
Operator stations
4.
All of the above
2-4.
SSDS is the integration element of the entire
combat system program, including all
weapons and sensors. Which of the following
is NOT a purpose of SSDS?
1.
To improve reaction time from detect to
engagement in less than 60 seconds
2.
To improve the performance of
weapons/sensors beyond normal
stand-alone capability.
3.
To improve the integration and
coordination of all weapons and sensors in
order to provide quick reaction combat
capability
4.
To improve the capability to engage
multiple targets and quick response against
anti-ship cruise missiles
2-5.
Which of the following systems is an SSDS
interface on a non-AEGIS class ship?
1.
AN/SPS-49 air search radar
2.
AN/SPG-62 illuminator
3.
AN/SPQ-9B fire control radar
4.
AN/SPY-1 multi-dimensional radar
2-6.
Which of the following systems uses heat or
light as a source for target detection?
1.
Fire control radar
2.
Close-in weapon system
3.
Optronic system
4.
Air search radar
2-7.
The Thermal Imaging Sensor System (TISS)
provides surface and air target data to combat
systems via an electro-optical system. TISS
also has which of the following capabilities?
1.
Good night detection and identification
2.
Mine detection
3.
Both 1and 2 above
4.
Aid to navigation
2-8.
Which of the following sensors is/are a part of
upcoming developments in radar?
1.
High frequency surface wave
2.
Multi-function radar
3.
Volume search radar
4.
All of the above
QUESTIONS 2-9 THROUGH 2-19 REFER TO THE
DETECT-TO-ENGAGE SCENARIO.
2-9.
What is the definition of a warning status of
yellow?
1.
Hostilities probable
2.
Hostilities imminent
3.
Hostilities detected
4.
Hostilities displayed
2-10.
The Tactical Action Officer (TAO) is
responsible for which of the following actions
in the absence of the commanding officer?
1.
The proper employment of the ships
weapons systems
2.
The proper navigation of the ship through
friendly waters
3.
The proper employment of the ships
auxiliary systems
4.
The proper use of consoles in the combat
information center
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Textbook Assignment: Fire Control Radar Systems, chapter 2, pages 2-11 through 2-20 and Radar Safety,
chapter 3, pages 3-1 through 3-18.