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Naval Weapons Systems Overview

Naval Weapons Systems Overview. Basic Definitions. Weapons : Instruments of offensive or defensive combat...something to fight with. Basic Definitions. Ordnance : Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, tools, & equipment. Basic Definitions.

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Naval Weapons Systems Overview

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  1. Naval Weapons Systems Overview

  2. Basic Definitions • Weapons: Instruments of offensive or defensive combat...something to fight with.

  3. Basic Definitions • Ordnance: Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, tools, & equipment.

  4. Basic Definitions • Weapon Systems: Combination of a weapon and the equipment used to bring the destructive power of the weapon against the enemy.

  5. Weapon Nomenclature & Identification • AN/SQS-53 Sonar • “AN” means the nomenclature complies with the system jointly adopted by U.S. armed forces (Army- Navy). • First “S” identifies installation type...“water surface craft.”

  6. Weapon Nomenclature & Identification • “Q” identifies equipment type • Sonar and underwater sound • Final “S” indicates purpose • Detection and ranging. • 53 is the model number. • Letter “D” indicates the version.

  7. Weapon System Components • Detect, locate, and identify the target (radar) • Direct or aim a delivery unit (tracking system) • Deliver weapon to target (launching system) • Destroy target when in contact with or near it ( missile/warhead)

  8. Weapon System Requirements • Reliability • Flexibility • Safety • Simplicity of Operation • Maintainability • Specific Military Requirements

  9. Battle Group Operations • Association of Naval Aviation Video • CVBG Operations • Weapon System Interoperability

  10. Questions

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