Naval Weapons Systems NSCI 401

1. Naval Weapons SystemsNSCI 401 Instructor Introduction and Course Overview

2. Learning Objectives 1.1 Introductions 1.2 Review basic definitions and weapons systems component requirements 1.3 Define the three primary warfare areas 1.4 Discuss battle-group composition and operations 1.5 Course weapons system presentation

3. Your 1/C Advisor… • University of Maryland B.S., Finance B.S., Marketing B.S., Information Sciences • OCS Commission, June ‘96 • Dive School… Designated December ’97 • Flight School… Winged March ’99 • Naval Post-Graduate School… ASO May ’01 • University of Pennsylvania MBA Candidate

4. The Fun Stuff… The Fleet • Two WestPac/Northern I/O Deployments • RIMAC, Northern Edge, OAW • OSW, OEF, OIF • Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Curacao, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Middle East, and a bunch of other places I can’t pronounce • 1400 flight hours, 160 arrested landings… including night traps, slowest fly-by in fixed wing history

5. Book Issue • Principles of Naval Weapons Systems • CDR J. Hall, USN

6. Syllabus • Attendance is MANDATORY • Presentations • Course Notebook • Participation

7. Naval Weapons Systems Introduction to Naval Weapons

9. Basic Definitions Weapons

10. Basic Definitions Ordnance

11. Basic Definitions Weapon Systems

12. Weapon Nomenclature & Identification AN/SQS-53 Sonar “AN” means that the nomenclature complies with the system jointly adopted by U.S. armed forces (Army- Navy). First “S” identifies installation type...here, “water surface craft.”

13. Components of a Weapons System • Components that detect, locate, and identify the target. • Components that direct or aim a delivery unit. • Components that deliver or initiate delivery of the weapon to the target. • Components that destroy the target when in contact with or near it.

14. Weapon System Requirements • Reliability • Flexibility • Safety • Simplicity of Operation • Maintainability • Specific Military Requirements

15. Detect to Engage Sequence • 2 kinds: • Own ship • Battle Group • Detect (radar) • ID • Evaluate • Engage (what weapon and when)

16. Three Warfare Areas: • Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) • Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) • Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)

17. Battle Group Operations • Ship Employment • High Value Unit • Other units: • Cruisers, Destroyers, Frigates • Oilers, Supply ships, Tenders • Minesweepers, PC’s • Amphibious units • Defense In Depth concept

18. Battle Group Operations • Typical Battle Group: • CVN • CG x2 • DDG • FFG • AOE • SSN x2

19. Deployment of Assets: • Subs: • Independent steaming; out to 300 nm

20. Deployment of Assets: • Aircraft: • AAW: E2C near CVN dependant on threat axis out to 300 nm. F-14/FA-18 out to 250 nm. • ASW: Helos to 7000yds. S-3 out to 300 nm. P-3 out to 500 nm.

21. Our Next Topic,Energy Fundamentals… But First Q1. Describe some weapons systems requirements and provide examples of why each is important. Q2. What are some of the weapons systems that you have seen while on summer cruise?

22. Questions?