FES

Question 1

What does FES stand for?

Answer 1

Fleet Electronic Support

Question 2

What is CCOP?

Answer 2

Cryptologic Carry-On Program

Question 3

State the mission of CCOP:

Answer 3

“To provide the fleet with a quick response, cost effective alternative to permanent cryptologic systems.”

Question 4

List the CCOP systems:

Answer 4

• HITS
• GALE-lite
• TURBULENTWAVE
• SCI Networks
• Mudcat
• Stingray

Question 5

List the classes of ships that FES supports:

Answer 5

• Frigates
• Arleigh Burke Destroyers (Flight 1) *TSCSI
• Arleigh Burke Destroyers (Flight 2)
• Ticonderoga Cruisers
• Austin Class LPD *TSCSI
• San Antonio LPD
• Wasp Class LHD
• Tarawa Class LHA
• Aircraft Carriers CV/CVN
• Coast Guard Cutters *TSCSI
• “Everything except Subs”

Question 6

What is DF?

Answer 6

Direction Finding;

-Using Two Bearing Cross

Question 7

List the antennas that FES supports:

Answer 7

• AS-3202; 150KHZ-30MHZ (DECK EDGE ANTENNA)
• AS-141; 500KHZ-30MHZ
• AS-145; 500KHZ-30MHZ
• AS-4293; 30MHZ-1.3GHZ
• AS-4293A; 30MHZ-3GHZ (BACKUP IS AS-2867B)
• AS-2867; 30MHZ-1.8GHZ
• AS-2867A; 30MHZ-3GHZ
• AS-2867B; 30MHZ-3GHZ (HAS GPS FOR HITS CAPABILITY)

Question 8

What is SSES?

Answer 8

Ships Signal Exploitation Space;

-Permanent Space, Crew, System

Question 9

What is TSCSI?

Answer 9

Temporary Surface Cryptologic System Installation;

-Temporary Space, Crew, System

Question 10

What does FES do?

Answer 10

Installs, removes, and supports CCOP equipment