Naval Weapons Systems NSC 201

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Naval Weapons SystemsNSC 201

• Instructor Introduction and
• Course Overview

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Lieutenant Matthew Mazat

• Enlisted November 1993 (Nuclear ET)
• University of Arizona (NECP)
• Commissioned April 1999 (OCS)
• NPS, Prototype, SOBC
• USS CONNECTICUT (SSN 22) RCA, CRA, Asst
  Operations Officer, Asst Weapons Officer

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Previous weapons systems experience?
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Book Issue

• Principles of Naval Weapons Systems
• CDR J. Hall, USN

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Naval Weapons Systems

• Introduction to Naval Weapons

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Learning Objectives

• Comprehend the concept, requirements, and
  components of naval weapons systems.

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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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Classification of Naval Weapons

• Guns
• size (barrel diameter), type of ammo, method of
  fire
• Bombs
• payload (explosive filler), use
• Missiles
• type of guidance, intended use or function, type
  of propulsion system
• Mines
• final planted position in water, method of
  actuation (firing), method of planting
• Torpedoes
• type of power plant, speed and range, type of
  vehicle from which launched, type of exploder
  used, type of control mechanism

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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)

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Battle Group Operations

• Ship Employment
• High Value Unit (e.g. - aircraft carrier)
• Other units
• Cruisers, Destroyers, Frigates
• Oilers, Supply ships, Tenders
• Minesweepers, PCs
• Amphibious units

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Battle Group Operations

• Typical Battle Group
• CVN
• CG x2
• DDG
• FFG
• AOE
• SSN x2

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Outer Zone of adjacent battle group
Outer Zone
Inner Zone
Active sonar frigates, helos
Midfield
Passive sonar Sub surface towed arrays. Helo
fix-wing for localization, tracking and kill.
Shore carrier-based fix-wing aircraft. Radar
and sonobouy search patrol.
Threat Axis
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Deployment of Assets

• Ships
• AOE, CVN
• FFG gt 20-50 nm
• DDG, CG gt 50 nm

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Deployment of Assets

• Subs
• Independent steaming out to 300 nm

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Deployment of Assets

• Aircraft
• AAW E2C near CVN dependant on threat axis out
  to 300 nm. F-14/FA-18 out to 250 nm.
• ASW Helos to 7000yds. S-3 out to 300 nm. P-3
  out to 500 nm.

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Warfare Commander Structure

• Officer in Tactical Command(OTC) FB
• USWC FX
• AWC FW
• SUWC FS
• EWC FQ
• CWC FZ

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Questions?
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HOMEWORK! (Yeah!)
Read PNWS Chapters 1 2 (Energy Fundamentals)