Esws-Operations Fundamentals

Front 1

Describe the duties, responsibilities and authority of the Operations Officer

Back 1

Responsible to the CO for all facets of the Operations Department

Front 2

Describe the duties, responsibilities and authority of the (CIC)/(CDC) Officer

Back 2

Responsible for getting timely information to the TAO

Front 3

Describe the duties, responsibilities and authority of the Communications Officer

Back 3

Responsible for all external communications

Front 4

Discuss the primary mission of CIC/CDC.

Back 4

To provide the organized collection, display, evaluation, and dissemination of pertinent tactical information and
intelligence to command and control stations.

Front 5

Discuss the secondary mission of CIC/CDC.

Back 5

To control and/or assist in specific operations as delegated.

Front 6

Explain the following basic information flow function of CIC/CDC: GATHERING

Back 6

Derived inputs from all sensors.

Front 7

Explain the following basic information flow function of CIC/CDC: PROCESSING

Back 7

Convert the data to useful information.

Front 8

Explain the following basic information flow function of CIC/CDC: DISPLAY

Back 8

The information reaching status boards or radar scopes.

Front 9

Explain the following basic information flow function of CIC/CDC: EVALUATION

Back 9

Determining what info is or what it means to the ship.

Front 10

Explain the following basic information flow function of CIC/CDC:DISSEMINATION

Back 10

Getting the info to the stations that require it.

Front 11

Explain the following basic information flow function of CIC/CDC: CONTROL AND ASSIST

Back 11

Such evolutions as sea and anchor and beach landings where CIC makes recommendations
and provides specific information.

Front 12

Discuss the general duties of the following watchstations in CIC/CDC: Tactical Action Officer (TAO)

Back 12

Direct advisor from the display/decision area.

Front 13

Discuss the general duties of the following watchstations in CIC/CDC: CIC Watch Officer (CICWO)

Back 13

Responsible for the coordination of all CIC functions.

Front 14

Discuss the general duties of the following watchstations in CIC/CDC: Electronic Warfare Supervisor (EWS)

Back 14

Collection and display of all available EW info.

Front 15

Discuss the general duties of the following watchstations in CIC/CDC: Air Warfare Coordinator (AWC)

Back 15

Responsible for the Aviation tracks.

Front 16

Discuss the general duties of the following watchstations in CIC/CDC: Surface Warfare Coordinator (SUWC)

Back 16

Responsible for all surface tracks.

Front 17

Discuss the general duties of the following watchstations in CIC/CDC: Undersea Warfare Coordinator (USWC)

Back 17

Responsible for sub-surface information.

Front 18

Discuss the general duties of the following watchstations in CIC/CDC: Air Controllers (ASTAC/AIC/HDC)

Back 18

Responsible for positive control of all aircraft assigned for the
completion of any assigned mission.

Front 19

Discuss the general duties of the following watchstations in CIC/CDC: CIC Watch Supervisor (CICWS)

Back 19

Supervises overall control of all watch stations in CIC.

Front 20

Discuss the general duties of the following watchstations in CIC/CDC: Shipping Officer

Back 20

Responsible for the close in surface picture, while close to shore.
Manned during Sea and Anchor.

Front 21

Discuss the general duties of the following watchstations in CIC/CDC: Piloting Officer

Back 21

Manned during Sea and Anchor. Assists the Bridge in Navigation.

Front 22

Discuss the general duties of the following watchstations in CIC/CDC: Radar Operator

Back 22

Operates the SPA-26.

Front 23

Discuss the information contained in the Operational Order (OPORDER)

Back 23

Order sent to command by the chain of command.

Front 24

Discuss the information contained in the Operational Plan (OPLAN)

Back 24

Plan formulated by command to execute the order.

Front 25

Discuss the information contained in the Operational Tasking (OPTASK)

Back 25

Execution of the plan.

Front 26

Describe the following CIC/CDC plot or status board, and discuss the function: STRATEGIC PLOT

Back 26

A large area picture display showing position, movement, and strength of own and enemy sea, land, and
air forces within a prescribed area of operation.

Front 27

Describe the following CIC/CDC plot or status board, and discuss the function: GEOGRAPHIC PLOT

Back 27

A true display of positions and movement of all friendly, enemy, and unidentified surface, subsurface, and certain air
contacts.

Front 28

Describe the following CIC/CDC plot or status board, and discuss the function: SURFACE SUMMARY PLOT

Back 28

A comprehensive relative display of positions and tracks of friendly, enemy, and unidentified surface and subsurface
contacts.

Front 29

Describe the following CIC/CDC plot or status board, and discuss the function: AIR SUMMARY PLOT

Back 29

Normally covers an area having a radius of 200 nautical miles from own ship.

Front 30

Describe the following CIC/CDC plot or status board, and discuss the function: SURFACE STATUS BOARD

Back 30

Displays a summary of surface data, such as formation designation, screen composition, zig-zag plan in effect, base course
and speed, wind direction, and sea state.

Front 31

Describe the following CIC/CDC plot or status board, and discuss the function: EQUIPMENT STATUS BOARD

Back 31

Up to date info on ship’s own equipment.

Front 32

Describe the following CIC/CDC plot or status board, and discuss the function: COMMUNICATIONS STATUS BOARD

Back 32

A display indicating radio circuits, assigned frequencies, equipment being used, circuit designators, listing of programmable
channelization of patched UHF equipment for “quick dial” capability, down equipment, etc.

Front 33

Describe the following CIC/CDC plot or status board, and discuss the function: EW INFORAMTION BOARD

Back 33

Displays info on intercept and radar, guard assignments, any EMCON conditions in effect, radiation characteristics of
equipment on own ship and ship’s in company.

Front 34

Discuss the requirements and reasons for maintaining a navigational plot in CIC/CDC.

Back 34

While within the range of land, CIC assists the navigator in determining the ship’s position in order to help the ship remain in
safe water. The nav plot assists in making landfall and in identifying land masses through the supply of radar info. Aids in
SAR, shore bombardment, and amphib operations.

Front 35

Explain the function of Tactical Data System (TDS) in a task force environment.

Back 35

Overall theatre. What is going on around us.

Front 36

Waht is the purpose of data links.

Back 36

Secured transmission lines to capable ships.

Front 37

How many types of data link lines are there??
Name them

Back 37

There are four types of lines.
Type 4:One way. Ship to ship
Type 11: Secure Two Way. Ship to Ship.
Type 14: One way non-secure. NTDs to non NTDS
Type 16: Replacing all others. Secure two way. Sends tracks to another system