Aegis

Question 1

What is SPY-1D?

Answer 1

Multi-function, three dimensional radar capable of searching, detecting, and tracking Air and Surface contacts.

Question 2

What is the primary function of SPY-1D?

Answer 2

Ships primary Air Radar

Question 3

What is the coverage range of SPY-1D?

Answer 3

360 degree coverage, 256nm range, 0-90 degrees in elevation up to 120kft.

Question 4

How does SPY-1D interact with SM during Mid-Course Guidance?

Answer 4

It ‘talks’ to SM during Mid-Course Guidance.

Question 5

What feature does SPY-1D have if FCS is unavailable?

Answer 5

Capable of guiding SM using CAW (Command All the Way).

Question 6

Where are the 4 Spy Arrays located?

Answer 6

Located in Array Rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Question 7

Where is the transmitter for SPY-1D located?

Answer 7

Located in Radar Room 2 and Power Conversion Room 1.

Question 8

What is the MMSP-R?

Answer 8

Multi-Mission Signal Processor-Revised.

Question 9

Where is the MMSP-R located?

Answer 9

Located in CSER 2 and Radar Room 2.

Question 10

Where is the SPY-1D Cooling Skid located?

Answer 10

Located in AUX1 Lower Level.

Question 11

What is the AEGIS Display System (ADS)?

Answer 11

User-Friendly display system providing tactical and technical data.

Question 12

What types of data does the AEGIS Display System provide?

Answer 12

Tactical and technical data through maps, track data, UNIX commands, etc.

Question 13

Where is the MMD located?

Answer 13

Located on the front wall of CIC.

Question 14

What does AOCD TCD’s stand for?

Answer 14

Advanced Operator Control Device Thin Client Display.

Question 15

Where are the AOCD TCD’s located?

Answer 15

Located in CSER 1, CSER 2 (2), CSER 3 (2).

Question 16

What does C&D stand for in the context of AEGIS?

Answer 16

Command and Decision

C&D is referred to as the ‘brains/CO’ of AEGIS.

Question 17

What is the primary function of the C&D system?

Answer 17

Manages all track data from all ship sensors

Includes Link, Search Radars, IFF, Sonar, and EW.

Question 18

What does C&D assign to threats?

Answer 18

Threat priority and sends engagement orders to WCS

Question 19

What type of statements does C&D provide?

Answer 19

‘If-Then’ statements (DOCTRINE)

Question 20

Where are the Mission Critical Enclosure (MCE) Cabinets located?

Answer 20

Cabinets 1-16 (Odd Numbers in CSER 2, Even in CSER 3)

Question 21

Where is the C&D Cooling Skid located?

Answer 21

AUX1 Upper Level

Question 22

What does ORTS stand for?

Answer 22

Operational Readiness Test System

Question 23

What is the function of ORTS?

Answer 23

Schedules tests within the AEGIS Suite

Question 24

What does ORTS provide after a casualty?

Answer 24

Immediate fault codes

Question 25

Where are ORTS TCD's located?

Answer 25

CSMC, Radar 2, Radar 3, CSER 2, and CSER 3

Question 26

What is the purpose of the Fire Control System (FCS)?

Answer 26

Used to illuminate target during terminal homing of SM/ESSM

Question 27

What type of data is sent from SPY to WCS?

Answer 27

Target position data

Question 28

What does WCS do with the engagement orders from C&D?

Answer 28

Translates them into commands that select and control FCS Illuminators

Question 29

What does WCS develop?

Answer 29

Fire Control Solutions

Question 30

What type of data does WCS provide to CIC Personnel?

Answer 30

SM/ESSM launch and flight data

Question 31

What does WCS evaluate after an engagement?

Answer 31

'Kil' or 'No-Kill' after impact

Question 32

What type of data does WCS receive from SPY?

Answer 32

Missile Downlink data

Question 33

What does WCS control during the terminal homing phase of SM?

Answer 33

FCS Illuminator selection

Question 34

What is the function of ATD?

Answer 34

Used for realistic training of all combat systems in port or underway ## Footnote Capable of being synched with other ships for multi-ship/multi-mission scenarios

Question 35

What does VLS stand for?

Answer 35

Vertical Launching System ## Footnote Capable of launching missiles such as SM2, SM6, Tomahawk, VLA, and ESSM

Question 36

Which missiles can the VLS launch?

Answer 36

* SM2 * SM6 * Tomahawk * VLA * ESSM *SM3

Question 37

What is SM in the context of missiles?

Answer 37

Standard Missile ## Footnote There are multiple types of SM's carried onboard

Question 38

What are the types of SM2 missiles?

Answer 38

* SM2 BLK III * SM2 BLK IIIA * SM2 BLK IIIB ## Footnote Selection of SM2 type missile is based on target profile

Question 39

What is the maximum range for SM2?

Answer 39

80NM ## Footnote Minimum range is about 2NM

Question 40

Describe the function of Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC)

Answer 40

Provides better fire control solution within a Battle Group ## Footnote Real-time fire control data quality

Question 41

What is the role of the Electronic Material Officer (EMO)?

Answer 41

In charge of the technical side of non-AEGIS equipment ## Footnote Example: LTJG Cole

Question 42

What does the Systems Test Officer (STO) oversee?

Answer 42

In charge of the technical and tactical side of AEGIS ## Footnote N/A for specific personnel

Question 43

What is the responsibility of the Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM)?

Answer 43

In charge of coordinating combat systems maintenance and system alignments ## Footnote Example: FCAC Bennett, STO's right hand man

Question 44

What are the 9 pillars of AEGIS?

Answer 44

SACOFWAVS ##Footnote SPY ADS C&D ORTS FCS WCS ATD VLS SM