NAVAL SCIENCE 201NAVAL SCIENCE 201

Introduction to Naval Introduction to Naval Weapons systemsWeapons systems

Naval Science 201Naval Science 201

LT Catherine EyrichLT Catherine Eyrich

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LT Catherine EyrichLT Catherine Eyrich Enlisted in US Navy as a Cryptologic Enlisted in US Navy as a Cryptologic

Technician in January 1994Technician in January 1994 Picked up NROTC scholarship (Fleet Input)Picked up NROTC scholarship (Fleet Input) Commissioned December 15, 2000 from Commissioned December 15, 2000 from

NROTC, University of ArizonaNROTC, University of Arizona Attended Flight School, Winged May 2002Attended Flight School, Winged May 2002 EA-6B ECMOEA-6B ECMO Deployed in support of OIFDeployed in support of OIF

NS 201NS 201

Weapons Weapons SYSTEMSSYSTEMS– Basic characteristics and capabilities of major Basic characteristics and capabilities of major

weapons systems and platformsweapons systems and platforms– Naval Command and ControlNaval Command and Control– Communication securityCommunication security– Application of electronics systems, Application of electronics systems,

communication theory, electromagnetic wave communication theory, electromagnetic wave theorytheory

NS 201 cont.NS 201 cont.

Physical properties of sound travel in waterPhysical properties of sound travel in waterFluid dynamicsFluid dynamicsFire control solutions: ballistics, propulsion, Fire control solutions: ballistics, propulsion, launching, and guidancelaunching, and guidanceCountermeasure principlesCountermeasure principlesSpace and Electronic WarfareSpace and Electronic Warfare

Grading SystemGrading System

Class Attendance is Class Attendance is MandatoryMandatory– Place of assigned “duty”Place of assigned “duty”

Class Participation is encouragedClass Participation is encouraged– Your learning toolYour learning tool

3 Exams, 1 Paper/Presentation3 Exams, 1 Paper/PresentationSee syllabus for complete grade See syllabus for complete grade breakdownbreakdown

Chapter 1Chapter 1

Basic DefinitionsBasic Definitions

WeaponsWeapons: : Instruments of Instruments of offensive or defensive offensive or defensive combat...something to combat...something to fight with.fight with.

Basic DefinitionsBasic Definitions

OrdnanceOrdnance: Military : Military supplies including supplies including weapons, weapons, ammunition, tools, & ammunition, tools, & equipment.equipment.

Basic DefinitionsBasic Definitions

Weapon SystemsWeapon Systems: : Combination of a Combination of a weapon and the weapon and the equipment used to equipment used to bring the destructive bring the destructive power of the weapon power of the weapon against the enemy.against the enemy.

Weapon Nomenclature & Weapon Nomenclature & IdentificationIdentification

AN/SQS-53 SonarAN/SQS-53 Sonar

““AN” means the nomenclature complies with the system AN” means the nomenclature complies with the system jointly adopted by U.S. armed forces (Army- Navy).jointly adopted by U.S. armed forces (Army- Navy).First “S” identifies installation typeFirst “S” identifies installation type– ...“water surface craft.”...“water surface craft.”

““Q” identifies equipment typeQ” identifies equipment type– Sonar and underwater soundSonar and underwater sound

Final “S” indicates purposeFinal “S” indicates purpose– Detection and ranging.Detection and ranging.

53 is the model number. 53 is the model number. Letter “D” indicates the version.Letter “D” indicates the version.

Weapon System ComponentsWeapon System Components

RadarRadar - Detect, locate, and identify the target - Detect, locate, and identify the target Tracking SystemTracking System - Direct or aim a delivery - Direct or aim a delivery unit unit Launching SystemLaunching System - Deliver weapon to target - Deliver weapon to targetMissile/WarheadMissile/Warhead - Destroy target when in - Destroy target when in contact with or near itcontact with or near it

Weapon System RequirementsWeapon System RequirementsReliabilityReliabilityFlexibilityFlexibilitySafetySafetySimplicity of OperationSimplicity of OperationMaintainabilityMaintainabilitySpecific Military SpecificationsSpecific Military Specifications

Law of Armed Combat (LOAC)Law of Armed Combat (LOAC)

Geneva ConventionsGeneva Conventions– rules limiting the barbarity of warrules limiting the barbarity of war– protect people who do not take part in the fightingprotect people who do not take part in the fighting

First Geneva Convention 1864: Care of First Geneva Convention 1864: Care of wounded soldierswounded soldiersIn 1949 Conventions were revised and In 1949 Conventions were revised and expanded:expanded:– Convention I: Wounded and sickConvention I: Wounded and sick– Convention II: Wounded and shipwrecked at seaConvention II: Wounded and shipwrecked at sea– Convention III: Prisoners of WarConvention III: Prisoners of War– Convention IV: Civilians under enemy controlConvention IV: Civilians under enemy control

LOACLOAC

CombatantCombatant– A combatant is any member of the armed

forces, man or woman, except medical and religious personnel.

– in combat they are quite clearly armed and do not attempt to disguise their military intentions.

Rules of EngagementRules of Engagement

Not the same for every situationNot the same for every situation

Key PrinciplesKey Principles

Military NecessityMilitary Necessity– Accomplish legitimate Accomplish legitimate militarymilitary objectives objectives

DistinctionDistinction– Discriminating between lawful combatant Discriminating between lawful combatant

targets and noncombatant targetstargets and noncombatant targets

ProportionalityProportionality– Restricts degree of force to that needed to Restricts degree of force to that needed to

accomplish the military objectiveaccomplish the military objective

Courts Martial and Law of WarCourts Martial and Law of WarMilitary members who violate LOAC are Military members who violate LOAC are subject to criminal prosecution and subject to criminal prosecution and punishmentpunishmentGeneral Courts-martial have power to try General Courts-martial have power to try certain persons for violations of the law of certain persons for violations of the law of warwar– ““But I was only following orders”But I was only following orders”– No statute of limitations on war crimesNo statute of limitations on war crimes

LOAC RulesLOAC Rules

AN INDIVIDUAL SAILOR REMAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER ACTIONS AND IS EXPECTED TO

COMPLY WITH THE LOAC

Questions?Questions?

Read Chapter 2: Energy Fundamentals

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