There are also different operating modes to the MK-86 fire control system. In general the NTDS Data Link is how the fire control system is operated. The NTDS Data Link is where surface and air targets are designated to the gun fire control system. After threat evaluation of the target and weapon selection recommendation is made by the warfare officer in charge of the MK gun fire control system is made, the target’s information is displayed. This information includes the track number, an alert message saying to assign gun and engage target, range, and bearing. The track-while-scan symbol and acquisition gate appear and a ballistic solution is made and updated as the target maneuvers. When the target is being fired at using the MK 45 gun, depicted
