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Question 1

Define the acronym RADAR

Answer 1

Radio Detection and Ranging

RADAR is a system used to detect and locate objects by sending out radio waves and analyzing the reflected signals.

Question 2

What are the general duties of the Electronic Material Officer (EMO)?

Answer 2

Responsible to the Combat Systems Officer & CO regarding all EXCOM, ICOM, Navigation and RADAR systems.

Question 3

What is the primary Surface Search RADAR?

Answer 3

SPS-67

Question 4

What is the maximum range of the SPS-67?

Answer 4

100 nm in Long Pulse

Question 5

What is the secondary Surface/Navigation RADAR?

Answer 5

BME Bridge Master Echo

Question 6

What are BME’s maximum and minimum ranges?

Answer 6

Maximum: 96 nm in Long pulse, Minimum: 3 nm in short pulse

Question 7

Explain the difference between 2D and 3D RADARs.

Answer 7

2D RADAR provides range and bearing; 3D RADAR provides range, bearing, and elevation.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS)?

Answer 8

Readiness tool authorized by the Chief of Naval Operations, includes step-by-step procedures for operation, maintenance, and casualty control.

Question 9

What are the general duties of the Combat Systems Coordinator?

Answer 9

Oversees Combat Systems operations and readiness.

Question 10

What does HERO stand for?

Answer 10

Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance

Question 11

What does HERP stand for?

Answer 11

Hazardous Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel

Question 12

What does HERF stand for?

Answer 12

Hazardous Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel

Question 13

What is the frequency range for High Frequency (HF) communications?

Answer 13

3 – 30 MHZ

Question 14

What is the frequency range for Very High Frequency (VHF) communications?

Answer 14

30 – 300 MHZ

Question 15

What is the frequency range for Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) communications?

Answer 15

300 MHZ – 3 GHZ

Question 16

What is the frequency range for Super High Frequency (SHF) communications?

Answer 16

3 GHZ – 30 GHZ

Question 17

What is the frequency range for Extremely High Frequency (EHF) communications?

Answer 17

30 GHZ – 300 GHZ

Question 18

What is the purpose of the ship’s gyro in relation to weapon systems?

Answer 18

Stabilizes Weapon Systems for Fire Control Purposes (accuracy) Pitch, Roll, Yaw

Question 19

How many gyros does the ship have?

Answer 19

Two

Question 20

What is the nomenclature of the gyros?

Answer 20

AN/WSN-7 Ring Laser Gyro

Question 21

Where are the gyros located?

Answer 21

FWD & AFT IC

Question 22

What are the functions of the Voyage Management System?

Answer 22

Processes ARPA data and Voyage Management System software.

Question 23

Where are the conning consoles located?

Answer 23

Pilot House, Conn-1 (STBD) and Conn-2 (PORT)

Question 24

What does NAVSSI stand for?

Answer 24

Navigation Sensor System Interface

Question 25

What does NAVSSI provide?

Answer 25

Ownship position (GPS) in latitude, longitude, altitude, inertial velocity, and timing.

Question 26

What does RTS stand for?

Answer 26

REAL TIME SUB-SYSTEM

Question 27

Where is RTS located?

Answer 27

RTS 1 in FWD IC, RTS 2 in AFT IC

Question 28

What is the purpose of Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)?

Answer 28

Identifies ownship to friendly aircraft and ships, classifies unknown and hostile contacts.

Question 29

What are the modes of IFF?

Answer 29

1, 2, 3C, 4 (no longer used), 5 (Military Use)

Question 30

How many interrogators does the ship have?

Answer 30

2 located in RADAR ONE

Question 31

Where is the transponder located?

Answer 31

RADAR ONE, remote in CIC

Question 32

What is the purpose of the AN/URN-32 TACAN Beacon?

Answer 32

Provides interrogating aircraft with bearing and distance to the ship.

Question 33

Where is the TACAN located?

Answer 33

RADAR 2

Question 34

What types of transmitters are used for High Frequency (HF) communications?

Answer 34

URC-131 HFRG (High Frequency Radio Group)

Question 35

What are the receivers for High Frequency (HF) communications?

Answer 35

R-2557A LF, MF, HF Receivers

Question 36

Where are the whip antennas for HF communications located?

Answer 36

Mid-ships behind the FWD Exhaust Stacks and in front of the AFT Exhaust Stacks

Question 37

What are the transceivers used for Ultra High Frequency (UHF) communications?

Answer 37

DMRs 1 thru 4 LOS, DMR 5-1 & 6-1 Havequick, DMR 7 (SATCOM)

Question 38

What is the purpose of the MD-1324s in UHF communications?

Answer 38

Used for UHF SATCOM in DAMA (Demand Assigned Multiple Access) circuits.

Question 39

What are the transceivers used for Very High Frequency (VHF) communications?

Answer 39

DMR 5-2 & 6-2 (IAD International Air Distress 121.5 mHz)

Question 40

What system is used for Extra High Frequency (EHF) communications?

Answer 40

NAVY MULTI-BAND TERMINAL (NMT)

Question 41

What capabilities does the NMT provide?

Answer 41

Voice/data and IP Services (email & internet)

Question 42

What is the purpose of the Integrated Voice Communication System (IVCS)?

Answer 42

Patches voice (red phones) and data circuits (LINK, etc.) to Crypto devices for PLAIN and/or Secure communication.

Question 43

What does the HAWK LINK provide?

Answer 43

FLIR video, NAV data, RADAR data, Secure and Plain Voice, Passive and Active SONAR buoy Data.

Question 44

How many antennas does the SRQ-4 have?

Answer 44

Two

Question 45

What is the function of the AN/SPA-25G?

Answer 45

Displays SPS-67 and BME video.

Question 46

What does FODMS stand for?

Answer 46

FIBER-OPTIC DATA MULTIPLEX SYSTEM

Question 47

What is the purpose of the Waveoff Light System?

Answer 47

To WAVE OFF Helos from landing on the Flight Deck.

Question 48

Where is the Waveoff Light System located?

Answer 48

Above the Flight deck on the AFT Missile Deck.