BDOC Maritime Warfare QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Active Terminal Homing - ANSWER Weapon contains a radar that performs search and
acquisition. An internal computer calculates a course to intercept the target
Semi-Active Terminal Homing - ANSWER Target is illuminated by a fire control radar or
electro-optical sensor from the launching platform; weapon "needs a little help"
Passive Terminal Homing - ANSWER Weapon tracks the enemy source
-Noise Radiation Homing
-Anti-Radiation Homing (ARM)
-Infrared
Command Guidance - ANSWER Guidance commands come from sources outside the
weapon in order to get it to an intercept
Self Contained Guidance - ANSWER GPS
Inertial Navigation System (INS)
Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM)
Digital Scene Matching Area Correlator (DSMAC)
GPS - ANSWER Satellite based navigation system that uses satellites to send digital
signal to weapon receiver that determines its position relative to the target position.
Examples include SM-2, SM-3, SM-T, SM-6, and TLAM
Inertial Navigation System (INS) - ANSWER Uses accelerometers to make corrections
in flight to keep weapon on proper trajectory. Examples include TLAM, SLAM-ER,
JSOW, and JDAM
Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM) - ANSWER uses an altimeter and a database of
stored 3D navigation "maps" that guide the missile en route to its target. Example
includes TLAM
Digital Scene Matching Area Correlator (DSMAC) - ANSWER uses a digital camera and
image correlator to find the target. Example includes TLAM
Weapon Designation - 1st Letter Group - ANSWER Launch Platform
A - air
R - ship
S - space
U - underwater
Weapon Designation - 2nd Letter Group - ANSWER Basic Mission
,C - cargo
G - surface attack
I - air intercept
U - underwater attack
Weapon Designation - 3rd Letter Group - ANSWER Vehicle Type
B - booster
M - missile
Q - drone
R - rocket
Weapon Designation - 4th Letter Group - ANSWER Design Number and Series
AN/SSQ-62 Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS) - ANSWER
(active) Primary Function: detection and localization of submarines in preparation for
attack x
AN/SSQ-53 Directional Frequency Analysis and Recording (DIFAR) - ANSWER Primary
Function: combines PASSIVE directional and calibrated wide band omni-capability
3 Principles of CWC - ANSWER Collaborative Planning
Decentralized Execution
Command by Negation
CWC - ANSWER Composite Warfare Concept
Supported Commander - ANSWER Receiving assistance from another commander
Supporting Commander - ANSWER Provides assistance to another commander
Operations Order (OPORD) - ANSWER Directive issued by the operational commander
to subordinate commanders affecting the coordinated execution of an operation
Operational Tasking (OPTASK) - ANSWER Guidelines for operational conduct
Daily Intentions Message (DIM) - ANSWER Messages with an immediate impact on
operations to convey direction from the latest iteration of the commander's decision
cycle
- Information that comes out daily
CWC Diagram - ANSWER
Two Types of Radio/Telephone Nets - ANSWER Directed/Controlled - need permission
to transmit from Net Control Station
Free/Uncontrolled - no permission needed from Net Control Station to transmit
, Radiotelephone Nets - ANSWER Unsecure Net
- No protection, nothing encrypted
- Everyone can hear
- Use call sense
- Sensitive information must be encoded manually
Secure Net
- Protected by cipher
- Everyone hears static
- Can speak freely
Monitoring Communication Networks - ANSWER Guard
- Listen, ready to transmit
- Log all transmission
Cover
- Listen, may not be ready to transmit
- Log all transmissions
Copy
- Listen only
- Log all transmissions
Listen
- Listen only
- Log required on transmissions to or from your station
Anti-Submarine Tactical Air Controller (ASTAC) - ANSWER Responsible for the positive
control of all aircraft assigned for any surface or subsurface mission
- Report to ASWE when controlling anti-submarine aircraft during COND II - AS
**Anti-Submarine Warfare Evaluator (ASWE) - ANSWER Responsible for sensors,
weapons, and aircraft assets used for ASW
- Only stood up in COND II - AS
Underwater Battery (UB) - ANSWER Controls torpedo firing system
SONAR Supervisor (SONAR Sup) - ANSWER Controls the SONAR watch team
Dead Reckoning Tracer (DRT Plotter) - ANSWER Maintains a comprehensive
geographical plot of surface and subsurface contacts
**Electronic Warfare Supervisor (EW SUP) - ANSWER Supervises the electronic
warfare operators
Electronic Warfare Operator - ANSWER Operates the SLQ-32 and Electronic
Countermeasure Devices
Ship Signal Exploitation Space (SSES) - ANSWER Intel gathering up to Top Secret
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Active Terminal Homing - ANSWER Weapon contains a radar that performs search and
acquisition. An internal computer calculates a course to intercept the target
Semi-Active Terminal Homing - ANSWER Target is illuminated by a fire control radar or
electro-optical sensor from the launching platform; weapon "needs a little help"
Passive Terminal Homing - ANSWER Weapon tracks the enemy source
-Noise Radiation Homing
-Anti-Radiation Homing (ARM)
-Infrared
Command Guidance - ANSWER Guidance commands come from sources outside the
weapon in order to get it to an intercept
Self Contained Guidance - ANSWER GPS
Inertial Navigation System (INS)
Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM)
Digital Scene Matching Area Correlator (DSMAC)
GPS - ANSWER Satellite based navigation system that uses satellites to send digital
signal to weapon receiver that determines its position relative to the target position.
Examples include SM-2, SM-3, SM-T, SM-6, and TLAM
Inertial Navigation System (INS) - ANSWER Uses accelerometers to make corrections
in flight to keep weapon on proper trajectory. Examples include TLAM, SLAM-ER,
JSOW, and JDAM
Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM) - ANSWER uses an altimeter and a database of
stored 3D navigation "maps" that guide the missile en route to its target. Example
includes TLAM
Digital Scene Matching Area Correlator (DSMAC) - ANSWER uses a digital camera and
image correlator to find the target. Example includes TLAM
Weapon Designation - 1st Letter Group - ANSWER Launch Platform
A - air
R - ship
S - space
U - underwater
Weapon Designation - 2nd Letter Group - ANSWER Basic Mission
,C - cargo
G - surface attack
I - air intercept
U - underwater attack
Weapon Designation - 3rd Letter Group - ANSWER Vehicle Type
B - booster
M - missile
Q - drone
R - rocket
Weapon Designation - 4th Letter Group - ANSWER Design Number and Series
AN/SSQ-62 Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS) - ANSWER
(active) Primary Function: detection and localization of submarines in preparation for
attack x
AN/SSQ-53 Directional Frequency Analysis and Recording (DIFAR) - ANSWER Primary
Function: combines PASSIVE directional and calibrated wide band omni-capability
3 Principles of CWC - ANSWER Collaborative Planning
Decentralized Execution
Command by Negation
CWC - ANSWER Composite Warfare Concept
Supported Commander - ANSWER Receiving assistance from another commander
Supporting Commander - ANSWER Provides assistance to another commander
Operations Order (OPORD) - ANSWER Directive issued by the operational commander
to subordinate commanders affecting the coordinated execution of an operation
Operational Tasking (OPTASK) - ANSWER Guidelines for operational conduct
Daily Intentions Message (DIM) - ANSWER Messages with an immediate impact on
operations to convey direction from the latest iteration of the commander's decision
cycle
- Information that comes out daily
CWC Diagram - ANSWER
Two Types of Radio/Telephone Nets - ANSWER Directed/Controlled - need permission
to transmit from Net Control Station
Free/Uncontrolled - no permission needed from Net Control Station to transmit
, Radiotelephone Nets - ANSWER Unsecure Net
- No protection, nothing encrypted
- Everyone can hear
- Use call sense
- Sensitive information must be encoded manually
Secure Net
- Protected by cipher
- Everyone hears static
- Can speak freely
Monitoring Communication Networks - ANSWER Guard
- Listen, ready to transmit
- Log all transmission
Cover
- Listen, may not be ready to transmit
- Log all transmissions
Copy
- Listen only
- Log all transmissions
Listen
- Listen only
- Log required on transmissions to or from your station
Anti-Submarine Tactical Air Controller (ASTAC) - ANSWER Responsible for the positive
control of all aircraft assigned for any surface or subsurface mission
- Report to ASWE when controlling anti-submarine aircraft during COND II - AS
**Anti-Submarine Warfare Evaluator (ASWE) - ANSWER Responsible for sensors,
weapons, and aircraft assets used for ASW
- Only stood up in COND II - AS
Underwater Battery (UB) - ANSWER Controls torpedo firing system
SONAR Supervisor (SONAR Sup) - ANSWER Controls the SONAR watch team
Dead Reckoning Tracer (DRT Plotter) - ANSWER Maintains a comprehensive
geographical plot of surface and subsurface contacts
**Electronic Warfare Supervisor (EW SUP) - ANSWER Supervises the electronic
warfare operators
Electronic Warfare Operator - ANSWER Operates the SLQ-32 and Electronic
Countermeasure Devices
Ship Signal Exploitation Space (SSES) - ANSWER Intel gathering up to Top Secret
