203 UNDERSEA WARFARE (USW)/COUNTERMEASURES MISSION AREA

203.1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND COMPONENT PARTS

Referring to a standard print of this system or the actual equipment. Identify the following system component parts and discuss the designated items for each. a. What is its function? b. Where is it located? c. What is the effect on mission area operation if this system fails? d. What supporting input signals are required? e. What are the types?

203.1.1 SLQ-25/25A (NIXIE)

203.2 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION - None to be discussed.

203.3 PARAMETERS/OPERATING LIMITS

For the items listed, answer the following questions a. What is the normal operating value? b. Where are the parameters monitored?

203.3.1 SLQ-25/25A (cable length)

203.3.4 SYSTEM INTERFACE

203.4.1 How does Undersea Warfare (USW) interface with the following:

a. Combat information Center (CIC)

b. Emissions Control (EMCON)

c. Combat Systems Operational Sequencing Systems (CSOSS)

203.5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - NON to be discussed.

204 AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE (AMW) MISSION AREA

204.1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND COMPONENT PARTS

Referring to a standard print of this system or the actual equipment. Identify the following system component parts and discuss the designated items for each. a. What is its function? b. Where is it located? c. What is the maximum capacity? d. Where is it normally conducted? e. What is the sequence of events?

204.1.1 Planning phase: a. Ship to shore movement b. Planning sequence c. Messages (OPTASK amphibious)

204.1.2 Embarkation phase (craft used) a. Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) b. Landing Craft Utility (LCU) c. Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) d. Lighter Amphibious Resuppy Cargo (LARC) e. Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) f. Light Armored Amphibious Vehicle (LAAV)

204.1.3 Rehearsal phase: a. Rehearsal

204.1.4 Movement phase: a. Amphibious Objective Area (AOA) b. Sea Echelon Area (SEA) c. Fire Support Area (FSA) d. Landing Area

204.1.5 Assault phase a. Final Operations for approach 1. Surf Observations (SUROBS) 2. Modified Surf Index (MSI)

204.1.6 Conventional landing craft operation terms. a. Assembly circles b. Debarkation station c. Wave Forming circles d. Control to the Line of Departure (LOD) e. Boat lane

204.1.7 LCAC operation terms a. LCAC Collection Area (CCA) - Meeting place for Craft prior to departing for CDP b. LCAC Departure Point (CDP) - Beginning point to start NAVRON to H hour c. LCAC Control Point (CCP) - Specific geographical points to verify on time for H hour d. LCAC Penetration Point (CPP) - Point traveled from water to land. (High water mark) e. LCAC Landing Zone (CLZ) - Point where onload and offload personnel and equipment f. Control to the beach - 3 types 1. Positive - Ships tell craft of current location 2. Independent - Navigator is not assisted by ship for navigational status 3. Advisory - Ship provides helpful data

204.1.8 Communication/equipment: a. Flags b. Markers c. Signs d. Lights e. Alpha net f. Bravo net g. Command net

204.2 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

204.2.1 State the steps of Amphibious Warfare (AMW) engagements using planning embarkation, rehearsal, movement, and assault phases.

204.2.2 State the order given by the Commander Amphibious Task Force (CATF) to commence the ship-to-shore movement.

204.3 PARAMETERS/OPERATING LIMITS - NONE to be discussed.

204.4.4 SYSTEM INTERFACE

204.4.1 How do the following outside influences affect the operation of this mission area: a. Well deck control b. Ballast control c. Stern gate d. Sea state

204.5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -

What safety precautions must be observed when operating the following cart in the well deck

a. LCUs b. LCACs