Naval Weapons Systems

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Naval Weapons Systems

• Introduction to Naval Weapons

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Book Issue

• Principles of Naval Weapons Systems
• CDR J. Hall, USN
• Naval Intelligence
• Naval Doctrine Pub. 2
• Law of Armed Conflict booklet

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Syllabus

• Attendance is MANDATORY
• Presentation
• Grades
• Final Exam 30
• 2 Mid Exams 30
• Point Paper 20
• Platform Review 15
• Participation 5

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Course Objectives

• The student will comprehend basic applications of
  electronics, electromagnetic wave theory, and
  communications as they relate to maritime and
  naval applications in radar systems.
• The student will comprehend countermeasures
  principles including principles of electronic
  warfare.
• The student will comprehend the physical
  properties associated with sound travel in water
  and the application of these properties to
  sensing and detection systems.

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Course Objectives (cont.)

• The student will comprehend the concept and
  essential elements of command and control in the
  armed forces.
• The student will comprehend the fundamental
  chemical and physical principles of conventional
  and nuclear warheads, including fusing and the
  principal effects of detonation of such warheads.
• The student will comprehend the basic geometry of
  the fire control problem and applicable
  principles of internal and external ballistics,
  propulsion, launching and guidance.

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Course Objectives (cont.)

• The student will know the characteristics and
  capabilities of the major weapons systems and
  platforms of United States naval forces.

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Basic Definitions

• Weapons Instruments of offensive or defensive
  combat...something to fight with.

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Basic Definitions

• Ordnance Military supplies including weapons,
  ammunition, tools, equipment.

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Basic Definitions

• Weapon Systems Combination of a weapon (or
  weapons) and the equipment used to bring the
  destructive power of the weapon against the enemy.

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Weapon Nomenclature Identification

• AN/SQS-53 Sonar
• AN means that the nomenclature complies with
  the system jointly adopted by U.S. armed forces
  (Army- Navy).
• First S identifies installation type...here,
  water surface craft.

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Weapon System Nomenclature ID

• Q identifies equipment type...here, sonar and
  underwater sound.
• Final S indicates the purpose...here, detecting
  and ranging.
• 53 is the model number. Letter (i.e. - D)
  would indicate the version.

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Components of a Weapons System

• Components that detect, locate, and identify the
  target. (i.e. - radar)
• Components that direct or aim a delivery unit.
  (i.e. - tracking system)
• Components that deliver or initiate delivery of
  the weapon to the target. (i.e. - launching
  system)
• Components that destroy the target when in
  contact with or near it. (i.e. - missile/warhead)

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Detect to Engage Sequence

• 2 kinds
• Own ship
• Battle Group
• Detect (radar)
• ID
• Evaluate
• Engage (what weapon and when)

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Weapon System Requirements

• Reliability
• Flexibility
• Safety
• Simplicity of Operation
• Maintainability
• Specific Military Requirements

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Three Warfare Areas

• Anti-Air Warfare (AAW)
• Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
• Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)
• Information Warfare (IW)

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Law of Armed Conflict

• aka Law of War
• Derived from Geneva Convention
• A part of international public law which
  establishes rules for conduct during conflicts
• Prevents unnecessary suffering
• Cares for sick, wounded, shipwrecked, civilians,
  and POW

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Law of Armed Conflict

• Three Principles
• Necessity may attack only those targets
  necessary to achieve a specific military
  objective
• Distinction defenders must separate, to the
  maximum extent possible, civilian and military
  targets
• Proportionality the force used must be
  appropriate to the military objective to limit
  collateral damage

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Law of Armed Conflict

• Rules of Engagement
• Specific guidance provided to military units to
  direct their action against an enemy or potential
  enemy
• Peacetime vs. Wartime

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Neutrality

• Neutral states vs. Belligerent states
• Neutral states also have duties during conflicts
• Use force to maintain its neutrality
• Maintain established relations with warring
  parties
• Prohibit the sale or distribution of arms to
  either warring party

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U.S. Adherence

• WWI
• WWII
• Iraq/Afghanistan
• Guerrilla/urban warfare
• Sale of arms

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Paper Assignment

• Topic LOAC and historical/current U.S. actions.
• Discuss an armed conflict in which the US has
  been engaged, and whether our actions are
  justified or not relative to the LOAC. The
  conflict does not have to be after the LOAC was
  created i.e. WWII and before OK
• Length 5 pages, plus bibliography page
• Format As discussed in class
• References 4 or more (at least 3 non-internet)
• Due Outline after Fall Break, Paper after
  Thanksgiving

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Presentation Assignment

• Become an expert on one of 6 areas
• Submarines
• Surface
• Aviation
• Auxiliary/Small boats
• Developmental weapon systems
• Threat Platforms
• 30-40 minute power point presentation

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Questions?