Operations (ESWS) – Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Study Guide &
Qualification Prep
Function of Combat Information Center (CIC) - correct answer ✔✔To gather, process, display,
evaluate and disseminate information.
Function of the Joint Intelligence Center (JIC) - correct answer ✔✔Fusion analysis of collected
intelligence
Function of the Ship's Signals Exploitation Space (SESS) - correct answer ✔✔The collection and
processing of signals of interest
SPS-48E - correct answer ✔✔3D Air Surface radar (Bearing, range and altitude)
SPS-73 - correct answer ✔✔2D Surface Search radar (Bearing and range)
SPQ-9B - correct answer ✔✔Fire control radar. Used for navigation during Sea and Anchor detail
Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) - correct answer ✔✔Provides increased reaction time for
self-defense against anti-ship missiles
Voyage Management System (VMS) - correct answer ✔✔Displays electronic charts used for
navigation
Global Command Control System, Maritime (GCCS-M) - correct answer ✔✔Receives, processes,
displays and manages data on the readiness of neutral, friendly, suspect and hostile forces in
order to execute the full range of Navy missions.
Qualification Prep
Function of Combat Information Center (CIC) - correct answer ✔✔To gather, process, display,
evaluate and disseminate information.
Function of the Joint Intelligence Center (JIC) - correct answer ✔✔Fusion analysis of collected
intelligence
Function of the Ship's Signals Exploitation Space (SESS) - correct answer ✔✔The collection and
processing of signals of interest
SPS-48E - correct answer ✔✔3D Air Surface radar (Bearing, range and altitude)
SPS-73 - correct answer ✔✔2D Surface Search radar (Bearing and range)
SPQ-9B - correct answer ✔✔Fire control radar. Used for navigation during Sea and Anchor detail
Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) - correct answer ✔✔Provides increased reaction time for
self-defense against anti-ship missiles
Voyage Management System (VMS) - correct answer ✔✔Displays electronic charts used for
navigation
Global Command Control System, Maritime (GCCS-M) - correct answer ✔✔Receives, processes,
displays and manages data on the readiness of neutral, friendly, suspect and hostile forces in
order to execute the full range of Navy missions.
