_204-Armament Systems

Front 1

What is the function of the bomb bay weapons station?

Back 1

Maximum of 8 stations for loading weapons (4 upper & 4 lower). The max for the Charlie station is 3.

Front 2

How many pylons are available on the P-3?

Back 2

Total 10 stations #8-18

Front 3

How many bomb rack BRU-15 are available on the P-3?

Back 3

Total 10 stations #8-18. Aircraft bombs, torpedoes, mines, missiles, and other stores are suspended internally or externally from pylons by bomb racks.

Front 4

What is the location and how many internal launch tubes are available?

Back 4

3 pressurized tubes for launching sonobuoys. Located inside cabin.

Front 5

What is the location and how many external launch tubes?

Back 5

48 non- pressurized tubes for launching sonobuoy. Located under belly of fuselage aft section.

Front 6

What is the location and how many free fall chute?

Back 6

A single chute located aft of the 3 PSLTs.

A protective sleeve is required to be inserted into the free fall chute prior to usage. This will eliminate damage to the aft under- section of the aircraft.

Front 7

What is the function of countermeasures dispensing system (CMDS) AN/ALE-29 dispenser module?

Back 7

Designed to provide protection for the P-3C form Missile attacks.

The CMDS, when fully operational can dispense up to 60 passive radar decoy (chaff) cartridges, Infrared decoy (Flare) cartridges, or electronic (Jammers) cartrideges. This system, however, is not presently configured to dispense active jammers.

Front 8

What special safety precautions apply to:
Bomb Bay door operations

Back 8

***Warning***
Operation of the bomb bay door when personnel or equipment are in the vicinity of the doors can cause death or serious injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
The bomb bay switch shall be placed to match the door position before further action is taken. Failure of the switch to match the door position may result in unexpected operations of the bomb bay doors.
Flight station personnel shall retain hand in view and the bomb bay operator shall take no action while the outside observer is out of sight.

***Note***
Anytime the bomb bay doors are open and hydraulic power is required, an outside observer shall be posted to ensure that the bomb bay area remains clear.

Front 9

What special safety precautions apply to:
Countermeasures Dispenser

Back 9

***Warning***
Safe the CMDS prior to securing power to the MWS to preclude a possible inadvertent command countermeasures signal from dispensing a countermeasure.

Front 10

What special safety precautions apply to:
Sonobuoy safety switch

Back 10

***Warning***
Prior to walking under (loading, unloading, inspection, and so forth) External SLTs ensure sono safety switch door is open, roller switch is fully extend, and SONO DISABLED light in the cockpit is illuminated. If sono safety switch door is closed, ensure an outside observer is posted to prevent personnel entering sono launch area.

Front 11

State and explain the squadrons mission statement

Back 11

Fly-Fight -Lead. VP-69's focus is to be ready to surge in short notice, be available for deployment if mobilized, and to engage in the professional development of our personnel.

3 Ps - People, Preparation, Performance

Front 12

State the commands operational chain of command

Back 12

1. Commander in Chief
2. Secretary of Defense
3. Joint Chief of Staff
4. Commander, Atlantic Command
5. Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Command
6. Commander, Patrol Reconnaissance Group
7. Commander, Patrol Wing 10
8. Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron 69

Front 13

Define the term ASU

Back 13

Anti-surface warfare; the destruction or neutralization of enemy surface combatants and merchant ships.

Front 14

Discuss the role of the P-3 on an ASU mission

Back 14

Employ the P-3 to effectively conduct OTH-Targeting and a coordinated strike with dissimilar OTH strike platforms. P-3 crews must be familiar with participating unit's tactical capabilities, as well as the proper communication procedure (Link 11, OTCIXS, SURPIC) necessary to provide tactical data to SAC, ASUWC, and CWC.

Front 15

Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on an ASU mission

Back 15

RADAR, IFF, ESM, IRDS, SASP (acoustics for BDA/tracking). AVX, or visual.

Front 16

Discuss the weapons employed by a P-3 on an ASU mission

Back 16

Harpoon, Bombs, and Maverick

Front 17

Define the term ASW

Back 17

Anti-submarine Warfare; the destruction or neutralization of enemy submarines.

Front 18

Discuss the role of the P-3 on an ASW mission

Back 18

Employ the P-3 to effectively conduct an all sensor search of an assigned area to detect, localize, track and attack a diesel/nuclear submarine.

Front 19

Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on an ASW mission

Back 19

SASP (acoustics) ESM, IRDS, MAD, IFF, and RADAR

Front 20

Discuss the weapons employed by a P-3 on an ASW mission

Back 20

MK-46/MK50 Torpedoes

Front 21

Define the term CCC

Back 21

Command, control, and communication; It provides the means of exercise of the authority and direction of naval forces in the accomplishment of their mission and it coordinates its operations with the national CCC system. The CCC system ensures the coordination of all warfare efforts.

Front 22

Discuss the role of the P-3 on a CCC mission

Back 22

Employ the p-3 to effectively conduct a search of an assigned area via non -acoustic sensors to detect, localize and track surface targets, and effectively employ the survivability system to detect fire control and / or tracking radars.

Front 23

Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on a CCC mission

Back 23

RADAR, ESM, IFF, and IRDS.

Front 24

Define the term EW

Back 24

Electronic Warfare; it ensures the effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum by friendly forces while determining, reducing, or preventing its use by an enemy and also assists in the detection and targeting of hostile forces while making detection and targeting of friendly forces more difficult for the enemy.

Front 25

Discuss the role of the P-3 on an EW mission

Back 25

Employ the P-3 to effectively conduct passive / active detection of surface target, airborne targets, and land targets. The collection, analyzation, and dissemination of electronic capability of each target are desired.

Front 26

Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on an EW mission

Back 26

RADAR, IFF, ESM, and IRDS

Front 27

Define the term INTEL

Back 27

Intelligence; the assessment and management of information obtained via surveillance, reconnaissance, and other means.

Front 28

Discuss the role of the P-3 on an INTEL mission

Back 28

Employed to collect, analyze, and record pertinent data for information about enemy forces. Whether it is capabilities, movement, ETC....

Front 29

Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on an INTEL mission

Back 29

Electro-optics, RADAR, IFF, ESM, IRDS, and SASP (acoustics)

Front 30

Define the term MIW

Back 30

Mine Warfare; the use of mines and mine countermeasures to control sea or harbor areas.

Front 31

Discuss the role of the P-3 on an MIW mission

Back 31

Employ the P-3 too effectively conduct aerial mine lying.

Front 32

Discuss the sensors employed by a P-3 on a MIW mission

Back 32

Visual and RADAR

Front 33

Discuss the weapons employed by a P-3 on a MIW mission

Back 33

MK-62, 63, 64 (quick kill mines), MK-60 (captor)

Front 34

Define the term MOB

Back 34

Mobility; It ensures the ability of U.S forces to deploy at any time, anywhere.

Front 35

Define the role of the P-3 on a MOB mission

Back 35

Logistical support ensures the re-supply of combat consumable to combatant forces during operations. The P-3 can be deployed at any moment, anywhere in the world.

Front 36

Discuss the sensor employed by a P-3 on a MOB mission

Back 36

All systems being available make the P-3 valuable to any deploying forces.