Common Core

Question 1

What does Command and Control (C2W) refer to in Combat System missions?

Answer 1

Direction of forces and weapons to achieve a mission or goal.

Question 2

What is the purpose of Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS)?

Answer 2

Gun fire support for troops landing or conducting operations.

Question 3

What does RADAR stand for?

Answer 3

Radio Detection and Ranging

Question 4

What does SONAR stand for?

Answer 4

Sound Navigation and Ranging

Question 5

Which warfare areas utilize naval gun systems?

Answer 5

Air, Surface, and NSFS

Question 6

Which warfare areas utilize naval missile systems?

Answer 6

Air, Surface, Subsurface, and Strike

Question 7

What is the purpose of fire control?

Answer 7

Controlling weapons fire to ensure maximum kill probability

Question 8

What does ASM/ASCM stand for?

Answer 8

Anti-Ship Missile / Anti-Ship Cruise Missile

Question 9

What are submarines commonly equipped with?

Answer 9

Torpedoes and/or ASM/ASCM’s

Question 10

What is a torpedo?

Answer 10

Self-propelled explosive projectile weapon, launched above or below water surface.

Question 11

What types of aircraft are mentioned as threats to U.S. ships?

Answer 11

Fixed-wing or rotary-wing containing various ordnance or surveillance equipment.

Question 12

What is a UAV?

Answer 12

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, used for delivering ordnance or for surveillance.

Question 13

What are warships equipped with?

Answer 13

Ordnance, countermeasures, and radars.

Question 14

What does FAC/FIAC stand for?

Answer 14

Fast Attack Craft / Fast Inshore Attack Craft

Question 15

What is the primary function of a mine?

Answer 15

Self-contained explosive device placed in water to damage or destroy surface ships or submarines.

Question 16

What is a shore battery?

Answer 16

Anti-ship artillery or fixed gun batteries close to shore.

Question 17

What are cyber attacks?

Answer 17

An attack on computer infrastructure, networks, or personal electronic devices.

Question 18

What is the purpose of a Harpoon?

Answer 18

Subsonic, anti-ship cruise missile

Used to target and destroy enemy ships.

Question 19

What is the purpose of a Tomahawk?

Answer 19

Long-range, land attack missile

Designed to strike land targets from a distance.

Question 20

What is the purpose of a Vertical launched ASROC?

Answer 20

Anti-submarine rocket launched from VLS

Used to engage submarines from surface ships.

Question 21

What is the purpose of Standard missiles?

Answer 21

Supersonic, anti-ship/anti-air missile

Effective against both aerial and surface threats.

Question 22

What is RAM?

Answer 22

Rolling Airframe Missile. Short-range defense against missiles

Provides close-in defense for ships.

Question 23

What is the purpose of a torpedo?

Answer 23

Submerged, anti-ship/anti-submarine

Launched from submarines or surface ships to target other vessels.

Question 24

What does CIWS stand for?

Answer 24

Point-defense, short-range defense against missiles, aircrafts, and watercrafts

An automated system for protecting against incoming threats.

Question 25

What is NATO Sea Sparrow/ESSM?

Answer 25

Short-range anti-air / anti-missile ## Footnote Used for defense against aerial threats.

Question 26

What are Gun Weapons Systems used for?

Answer 26

Naval gunfire support and defense ## Footnote Provides firepower for both offensive and defensive operations.

Question 27

What is the purpose of Nulka?

Answer 27

Rocket-propelled active missile decoy ## Footnote Designed to distract and confuse enemy missiles.

Question 28

What is the function of Air Search radar?

Answer 28

3 Dimensional radar, searches for air contacts ## Footnote Provides comprehensive tracking of aerial threats.

Question 29

What is the function of Surface Search radar?

Answer 29

2 Dimensional radar, searches for surface contacts ## Footnote Identifies and tracks objects on the water's surface.

Question 30

What is the purpose of Fire Control radar?

Answer 30

Radar used for weapon systems ## Footnote Essential for targeting and engaging enemy forces.

Question 31

What is Navigation radar used for?

Answer 31

Radar used for safe navigation ## Footnote Similar to surface search but focused on safe passage.

Question 32

What information do 2 Dimensional radars provide?

Answer 32

Bearing and range of a contact ## Footnote Limited to two measurements for tracking.

Question 33

What information do 3 Dimensional radars provide?

Answer 33

Bearing, range, and altitude/elevation of a contact ## Footnote Offers comprehensive tracking capabilities.

Question 34

What is the purpose of the Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS)?

Answer 34

A manual system for operation and maintenance support ## Footnote Provides step-by-step procedures for combat system personnel.

Question 35

What are the duties of a Combat Systems Coordinator (CSC)?

Answer 35

Technical-to-tactical interpretation of combat system status ## Footnote Supports the Tactical Action Officer (TAO) during operations.

Question 36

What are the duties of a Combat Systems Officer of the Watch (CSOOW)?

Answer 36

Control and coordination of technical operations within combat systems ## Footnote Includes initialization and casualty control.

Question 37

How many area supervisors are there in CSOSS, and what are they?

Answer 37

Four: Air Weapons Systems, Surface Weapon Systems, Underwater Weapons Systems, and Electronic Support Systems ## Footnote Responsible for combat system readiness in their areas.

Question 38

What is the purpose of electronic cooling systems?

Answer 38

To prevent equipment from overheating ## Footnote Keeps systems cool during operation to maintain functionality.