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Dsmac |
Digital scene matching area Guided missile using pics from satellite & comparing pics from camera on missle in flight *satellite pics loaded before launch |
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Tercom |
Terrain contour map Guidance system on missle using elevation of the areas maps. Missle radar uses a altimeter to compare elevations of terrain to the maps on its flight path *maps are loaded prior to launch |
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What does TTWCS do |
Tactical tomahawk weapons control system
Plan missions & launch tomahawk
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TTWCS interfaces with what and what does it do |
VLS to upload mission & guidance data before launch |
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GPS |
Global positioning system Guidance system on missle Used 24 geosynchronous satellites to pinpoint its position on globe |
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NAVSSI gives inputs to |
TTWCS |
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TTWCS uses inputs from NAVSSI to? |
-Align missles gyro -Provide accurate guidance info throughout TLAM's flight |
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VLS MK 41is used for |
Storage Initialization Delivery system for missles |
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Vls is located |
Foc'sle Missle deck |
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How many cells per module |
8 |
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How many modules per launcher |
8 |
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What module is different |
Module 5 only 1 cell |
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How many cells per launcher |
61 |
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How many launcher per cell |
2 |
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How many cells are available to hold missles |
122 cells |
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Missles available for VLS |
TLAM VLA SM ESSM |
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What does the letter, 1st #, and 2nd# mean on VLS |
Letters fwd or Aft (F or A) 1st number is module 2nd is cell |
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Half module constraint |
-Each cell holds a missle -1 missle can be powered per half module Due to VLS power constraints
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TLAM rate of fire |
1 missle every 7 secs |
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TLAM |
Tomahawk land attack missle Low profile Subsonic Highly accurate cruise missle |
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What is TLAM employed for |
Land based targets |
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How many variants of TLAM are there |
BLK III/ LAC-C BLK III/ LAC-D BLK IV/ LAC-E |
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BLK III/ LAC-C |
Range 1000+ NM Unitary warhead Fire and forget |
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BLK III/ LAC-D |
-Range 700+ NM -Combined effect bomblets (CEB) -Capable of hitting 5 targets with bomblets 6 with remaining fuel -Fire and forget |
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BLK IV/ LAC-E |
Range 1000+ NM Unitary warhead Post Launch Execution(PLE) |
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Tasking |
Strike package (Electronic or paper)
Engagement planners to plans mission & align missles |
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DBM |
Data base manager
GCCS-M console in combat maintains semi accurate Close to real time surface track pic for EM to uses |
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Maximum salvo size |
32 any given time Because module constraints |
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FPPWP |
First pre planned way point Where overland portion of missle flight begins |
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Who plans FPPWP |
Strike planners on shore Not princeton |
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Waypoint |
Turn in missles flight path |
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How many way points can EM use |
5 |
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What can the EM use way points to avoid |
Land Shipping vessels Friendly ships Hostile tracks |
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TOA |
Time of arrival Time missle arrives at FPPWP |
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TOT |
Time on target Time missle reaches target |
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TOL |
Time of launch Time missle launches |
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PLP |
Planned launch position 10×10 nm area ship has to launch in to be most feasible Ship must be in area to launch |
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LPMP |
Launch platform mission planning
TTWCS plans simple missions using basic info from ships sources including Land portion of flight path |
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CFF |
Call for fire Troops on ground (spotter) TTWCS ground support |
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MOM |
Shore facilities plan multiple outcomes using BLK IV LAC-E missle Using post launch execution
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PLE |
Post launch execution Changes missles flight path or target Using TSN(tomahawk hawk strike network) |
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TSC |
Tomahawk strike coordinator In charge of TLAM and designates TA
Responsible for missles getting to designated targets |
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TA |
Tasking authority
Assist TSC |
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LAC |
Launch area coordinator Manages fire units &coordinates strike execution & TLAM's maintenance,comms,training |
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CO |
Commanding officer Plan approval & batteries release for all missles |
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OOD |
Officer of the deck Unit is in planned launch position Booster drop zone is clear Winds are in the envelope |
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TAO |
Tactical actions officer
Approves plans controls fire inhibit switch(FIS)
FIS green (launch) FIS red (no launch)
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ECO |
Engagement control officer Makes all reports to LAC/TSC via chat , LAC board and voice |
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AECO |
Assist ECO in making reports |
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EP |
Engagement planner Uses surface pic to plan over water portion of flight path ending at FPPWP. |
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MM |
Missle manager Pairs plans from EM to missles in VLS Powers up, launches,& manages casualties during strike scenarios |
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DBM |
Data base manager Manages the track pic using GCCS-M Operator assist team in avoiding Land, hostile tracks , obstacles |
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SUWC |
Surface warfare coordinator Manages surface track pic & electronically verifies booster drop zone is clear |
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LSP |
Launch sequence plan Paper message tells EM what mission to enter in system Give EM authority to plan flight path only |
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ESP-L |
Electronic strike package-launch Strike package sent to TTWCS electronically Doesn't allow ship to power up of execute plans |
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Indigo |
Gives authority to plan missions, power up, and launch |
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ESP-E |
Electronic strike package - execute Electronic version of indigo |
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Salvo warning alarms |
Impending launch alert Operated manually in CIC |
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Toxic gas vent dampers |
Prevent gases and particulate from entering ship 2.5mins closed open automatically |
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VLS Deluge |
Seawater system that floods the cell to keep missle cool when restrained fire occurs |
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Booster drop zone |
2000-4000 yrs down range 20 degrees on either side of missle where booster detaches Must be kept clear to avoid booster being dropped on another vessel |
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DUD |
Sequence of events for launching happen but missle fails to operate |
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Misfire |
Sequence of events for launching happen but booster fails to ignite |
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How are a dud and misfire treated |
Same 30 min standby Fire party on standby Slavo warning alarm sounded every 2 mins for 30 mins |
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Restrained fire |
When pyrotechnic restraining bolts holding missle in launcher fail to blow and release missle with ignited booster |
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Restrained fire what happens |
-30 min standby time -Fire party on standby -Salvo alarm is sounded every 2 mins for 30 mins -Deluge lights off flooding cell to keep warhead cool |
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Mk41 vertical launching system |
TTWCS interfaces with VLS to power up, load info, and launch missles |
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TCOMMS |
TC2S communication system TTWCS and MDS to communicate with other ships or shore facilities to send or receive strick packages or other info |
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GCCS-M |
Global command and control system-maritime Provides TTWCS with non real time surface track pic for planning purposes |
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Mission Distribution System |
Creates strike packages & manages TTWCS system data |
