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Which of the following best describes the main objective upon completion of the lesson on Naval Ordnance?
Which of the following best describes the main objective upon completion of the lesson on Naval Ordnance?
- To master the maintenance and repair of naval gun systems.
- To calculate ballistic trajectories with high precision.
- To disassemble and reassemble naval guns in a timely manner.
- To define Naval Ordnance, recognize gun ammunition, know proper handling of ammunition, and identify types of naval guns. (correct)
Ordnance solely pertains to explosive weapons and ammunition.
Ordnance solely pertains to explosive weapons and ammunition.
False (B)
What is the art and science of using guns, including operation and control of all elements of armaments called?
What is the art and science of using guns, including operation and control of all elements of armaments called?
Gunnery
The science of a projectile's motion is known as ______.
The science of a projectile's motion is known as ______.
What does 'fire control' primarily involve in the context of naval gunnery?
What does 'fire control' primarily involve in the context of naval gunnery?
Match the following types of naval guns with their caliber:
Match the following types of naval guns with their caliber:
The caliber of a gun refers to the length of its barrel.
The caliber of a gun refers to the length of its barrel.
In naval gunnery, what is the primary purpose of a 'mount'?
In naval gunnery, what is the primary purpose of a 'mount'?
What action related to firing a gun is automatically performed by an automatic gun?
What action related to firing a gun is automatically performed by an automatic gun?
Which aspect of ballistics deals with the projectile's motion inside the gun barrel?
Which aspect of ballistics deals with the projectile's motion inside the gun barrel?
Flashcards
Ordnance
Ordnance
Physical equipment pertaining to weapons; includes explosive and inert ordnance.
Gunnery
Gunnery
The art and science of using guns; includes operation and control of all armaments.
Ballistics
Ballistics
Science of a projectile's motion, classified as interior and exterior ballistics.
Fire Control
Fire Control
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Caliber of Gun
Caliber of Gun
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Mount
Mount
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Automatic Gun
Automatic Gun
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Study Notes
Scope of Presentation
- Introduction to Ordnance
- Definition of Terms
- Gun Ammunition Recognition
- Handling of Ammunition Safety Procedures
- Types of Naval Guns
- 40 MM
- 20 MM
- 3'50 Gun
- .50 Cal. BMG
Objective
- Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to define naval ordnance, recognize gun ammunition, know the proper handling of ammunition, and identify the types of naval guns.
Definition of Terms
- Ordnance comprises the physical equipment pertaining to weapons, classified as explosive ordnance and inert ordnance.
- Gunnery is the art and science of using guns, including operation and control of all elements of armaments.
- Ballistics: The science of a projectile's motion, classified as interior ballistics and exterior ballistics.
- Fire control is the practical application of exterior ballistics, methods, and devices to control guns and other weapons.
- Caliber of gun refers to the bore diameter measured between the top of the lands, expressed in inches or millimeters.
- Mount: Supports and secures the gun to the ship's structure, providing for train and elevation.
- Automatic: Uses some of the energy from propellant explosion to open the breech, eject the empty case, and automatically load another round. Automatic guns can fire continuously with enough supply.
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