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In which mode of operation does the Phalanx CIWS automatically fire when the hold fire is released?
In which mode of operation does the Phalanx CIWS automatically fire when the hold fire is released?
What is the primary function of the Clearing Sector Holdback Tool?
What is the primary function of the Clearing Sector Holdback Tool?
Which control station is used by the CIWS technician for maintenance and local firing of the mount?
Which control station is used by the CIWS technician for maintenance and local firing of the mount?
What is the maximum range of targets that the Phalanx CIWS can track?
What is the maximum range of targets that the Phalanx CIWS can track?
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What is the maximum rate of fire for the Phalanx CIWS when engaging air targets?
What is the maximum rate of fire for the Phalanx CIWS when engaging air targets?
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Which safety mechanism prevents technicians from entering the upper gun area during potentially dangerous operations?
Which safety mechanism prevents technicians from entering the upper gun area during potentially dangerous operations?
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What is the purpose of the Phalanx Thermal Imager (PTI)?
What is the purpose of the Phalanx Thermal Imager (PTI)?
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What is the primary purpose of the velocimeter on the MK 45 MOD 4?
What is the primary purpose of the velocimeter on the MK 45 MOD 4?
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Which of these is NOT a mode of operation for the Phalanx CIWS?
Which of these is NOT a mode of operation for the Phalanx CIWS?
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Which of the following ammunition types is specifically designed for training against air targets?
Which of the following ammunition types is specifically designed for training against air targets?
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What is the capacity of the Phalanx CIWS ammunition drum in terms of rounds?
What is the capacity of the Phalanx CIWS ammunition drum in terms of rounds?
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What is the primary function of the SMX16 Upper Accumulator Motor Safety Switch?
What is the primary function of the SMX16 Upper Accumulator Motor Safety Switch?
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Which ammunition type is designed for use against both land and air targets?
Which ammunition type is designed for use against both land and air targets?
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What is the primary purpose of the Mount Safety Switch?
What is the primary purpose of the Mount Safety Switch?
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Which of the following ammunition types is suitable for target practice, ranging, and proving ground tests?
Which of the following ammunition types is suitable for target practice, ranging, and proving ground tests?
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What is the function of the Fire Circuit Integrity Key?
What is the function of the Fire Circuit Integrity Key?
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Which propelling charge delivers the highest energy to the projectile?
Which propelling charge delivers the highest energy to the projectile?
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What is the primary role of the Standby Maintenance Key?
What is the primary role of the Standby Maintenance Key?
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What is the primary function of the SMF1 Firing Control Switch?
What is the primary function of the SMF1 Firing Control Switch?
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Which of the following can be considered a crucial part of the pre-aim calibration (PAC) process?
Which of the following can be considered a crucial part of the pre-aim calibration (PAC) process?
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What is the maximum effective engagement range of the Mk 38 Mod 3 25MM Machine Gun System?
What is the maximum effective engagement range of the Mk 38 Mod 3 25MM Machine Gun System?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of ammunition used in the Mk 38 Mod 3 gun system?
Which of the following is NOT a type of ammunition used in the Mk 38 Mod 3 gun system?
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Which weapon has a maximum range of 6767 Meters?
Which weapon has a maximum range of 6767 Meters?
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Which weapon uses a Safety Button?
Which weapon uses a Safety Button?
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What is the maximum rate of fire for the Mk 38 Mod 3 gun?
What is the maximum rate of fire for the Mk 38 Mod 3 gun?
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What is the primary function of the Remote Operator Consoles (ROC)?
What is the primary function of the Remote Operator Consoles (ROC)?
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Which weapon has a cyclic rate of fire between 450-600 Rounds Per Minute?
Which weapon has a cyclic rate of fire between 450-600 Rounds Per Minute?
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What type of ammunition does the M-500 SHOTGUN utilize?
What type of ammunition does the M-500 SHOTGUN utilize?
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Which weapon utilizes a Trigger Block as its safety mechanism?
Which weapon utilizes a Trigger Block as its safety mechanism?
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What is the maximum effective range of the M240B Medium Machine Gun for an area target?
What is the maximum effective range of the M240B Medium Machine Gun for an area target?
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Which weapon utilizes a Selector Lever as a safety mechanism?
Which weapon utilizes a Selector Lever as a safety mechanism?
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What is the condition code for a weapon where the magazine is removed, the chamber is empty, the slide is forward, and the safety is on?
What is the condition code for a weapon where the magazine is removed, the chamber is empty, the slide is forward, and the safety is on?
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What is the primary function of the MK 20 Mod 0 EOSS?
What is the primary function of the MK 20 Mod 0 EOSS?
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What is the maximum effective range of the MK 45 Mod 4 gun with a standard powder charge?
What is the maximum effective range of the MK 45 Mod 4 gun with a standard powder charge?
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Which panel is located in the magazine and provides information to the magazine crew about the type of ammunition to be loaded?
Which panel is located in the magazine and provides information to the magazine crew about the type of ammunition to be loaded?
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What is the function of the MK 160 in the MK 34 Mod 8 weapon system?
What is the function of the MK 160 in the MK 34 Mod 8 weapon system?
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Which of the following panels is located in the loader room and is used for local control/test/status display of the gun system?
Which of the following panels is located in the loader room and is used for local control/test/status display of the gun system?
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What is the purpose of the GFCS in the MK 34 Mod 8 weapon system?
What is the purpose of the GFCS in the MK 34 Mod 8 weapon system?
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In addition to the GFCS, from which other locations can the MK 45 Mod 4 gun be fired?
In addition to the GFCS, from which other locations can the MK 45 Mod 4 gun be fired?
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Which of the following components is NOT a part of the MK 34 Mod 8 Gun Weapon System?
Which of the following components is NOT a part of the MK 34 Mod 8 Gun Weapon System?
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What is the purpose of 'Immediate Action' in relation to a weapon stoppage?
What is the purpose of 'Immediate Action' in relation to a weapon stoppage?
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Which of the following is NOT a variant of the MK 46 and MK 54 torpedoes?
Which of the following is NOT a variant of the MK 46 and MK 54 torpedoes?
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What is the primary difference between a 'Malfunction' and a 'Stoppage' in a weapon?
What is the primary difference between a 'Malfunction' and a 'Stoppage' in a weapon?
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What is the purpose of the air flask located behind the torpedo in the MK 32 Mod 15 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes?
What is the purpose of the air flask located behind the torpedo in the MK 32 Mod 15 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes?
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What is a 'Cook Off' in the context of the provided information?
What is a 'Cook Off' in the context of the provided information?
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Which condition code describes a weapon that is ready to fire, with a round in the chamber?
Which condition code describes a weapon that is ready to fire, with a round in the chamber?
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Which type of torpedo is specifically designed for training purposes?
Which type of torpedo is specifically designed for training purposes?
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What is the maximum training angle for the MK 32 Mod 15 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes?
What is the maximum training angle for the MK 32 Mod 15 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes?
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Flashcards
MK 45 Mod 4
MK 45 Mod 4
A fully automated single-barrel 5" gun for surface vessels.
Semifixed Ammunition
Semifixed Ammunition
A type of ammunition comprising a projectile and charge used in the MK 45.
EP1 Panel
EP1 Panel
Controls power distribution for the MK 45, located in the loader room.
EP2 Panel
EP2 Panel
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EP3 Panel
EP3 Panel
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Hot Gun
Hot Gun
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Maximum Range
Maximum Range
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GFCS
GFCS
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Velocimeter
Velocimeter
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Safety Link
Safety Link
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SMX16 Upper Accumulator Motor Safety Switch
SMX16 Upper Accumulator Motor Safety Switch
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HE-PD
HE-PD
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VT-NONFRAG
VT-NONFRAG
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Standard Charge
Standard Charge
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Clearing Charge
Clearing Charge
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HE-ET
HE-ET
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Mount Safety Switch
Mount Safety Switch
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Fire Circuit Integrity Key
Fire Circuit Integrity Key
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Hold Fire
Hold Fire
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Pre-Arm/Arm/Safe
Pre-Arm/Arm/Safe
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Ammunition Capacity
Ammunition Capacity
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Maximum Effective Range
Maximum Effective Range
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Remote Operator Consoles (ROC)
Remote Operator Consoles (ROC)
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Fire Control Features
Fire Control Features
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M4 Rifle Max Effective Range
M4 Rifle Max Effective Range
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M4 Rifle Condition Code 4
M4 Rifle Condition Code 4
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M500 Shotgun Max Effective Range
M500 Shotgun Max Effective Range
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M14 Rifle Max Range
M14 Rifle Max Range
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M2A1 .50 Caliber Condition Code 1
M2A1 .50 Caliber Condition Code 1
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M240B Machine Gun Max Effective Range
M240B Machine Gun Max Effective Range
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M500 Shotgun Ammunition Types
M500 Shotgun Ammunition Types
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M2A1 .50 Caliber Cyclic Rate of Fire
M2A1 .50 Caliber Cyclic Rate of Fire
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Phalanx CIWS
Phalanx CIWS
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M61A1 Gun
M61A1 Gun
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Ammunition Feed System
Ammunition Feed System
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Local Control Station (LCS)
Local Control Station (LCS)
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Remote Control Station (RCS)
Remote Control Station (RCS)
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Operating Modes of CIWS
Operating Modes of CIWS
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Radar Capabilities
Radar Capabilities
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Clearing Sector Holdback Tool
Clearing Sector Holdback Tool
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Stoppage
Stoppage
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Malfunction
Malfunction
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Hang Fire
Hang Fire
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Misfire
Misfire
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Cook Off
Cook Off
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Squib Load
Squib Load
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Otto Fuel II
Otto Fuel II
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Study Notes
Weapons ESWS Study Guide
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The MK 45 Mod 4 is a fully automated, single-barrel weapon firing 5"/62 caliber ammunition.
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It provides surface escort vessels with a weapon for firing semi-fixed ammunition.
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The ammunition consists of a 70lb standard projectile and a 35lb standard charge.
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The gun fires standard projectiles at a rate of 15-20 rounds per minute.
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Gun mount operations are controlled via EP1, EP2, and EP3 panels.
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EP1 is in the loader room, distributing 440V power and emergency power.
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EP2 is a local control panel for the gun system.
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EP3 is a status panel in the magazine, providing ammunition type information.
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EP4 (Elevation) and EP5 (Train) panels display barrel alignment, in the weather shield(starboard and port sides), respectively.
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The MK-45 can be fired from three locations: GFCS, GMCP, and the EP2 local control panel. The EP2 has three firing modes: local, remote, emergency.
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Hot fire capability: 50 rounds in 4 hours.
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Maximum effective ranges:
- Air Contact: 4 Nautical Miles
- General: 9 Nautical Miles
- Maximum: 13 Nautical Miles
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MK 34 MOD 8 is the overall Gun Weapon System. It is comprised of the GFCS, EOSS, GMCP, MK 160, Velocimeter, and the MK 45 MOD 4.
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GFCS: primary remote-control firing station for the 5" weapon system in CIC.
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MK 20 Mod 0 EOSS: electro-optical sensor system for battle damage assessment.
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It has two cameras (DIS and TIS) and an ELRF (Eye-safe Laser Range Finder) located above the bridge for object distance and tracking data.
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GMCP: compact redundancy panel to the GFCS used in casualties.
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MK 160: functions as the fire control suite, processing target data and generating gun positioning orders.
5"/62 Caliber MK 45 Mod 4 Ammunition
- Various projectile types are used:
- High Explosive-Point Detonating (HE-PD)
- Variable Time-Non-Fragmentation (VT-NONFRAG)
- Blind Loaded and Plugged (BL&P)
- White Phosphorus (WP)
- High Explosive-Controlled Variable Time (HE-CVT)
- High Explosive-Multi Function Fuse (HE-MFF)
- High Explosive-Electronically Timed (HE-ET)
- Kinetic Energy Electronically Timed (KE-ET)
- Illumination (ILLUM)
- Different types of charges (Standard, Reduced, Clearing) impact the energy delivered to the projectile.
Phalanx Close In Weapon System (CIWS)
- CIWS is a fully automated system for firing on air targets.
- It removes rounds from the drum, feeds them through a conveyor system, and loads the gun.
- It supports a fire rate of 3000/4500 rounds per minute.
- Capacity is 1550 20mm projectiles.
MK 38 Mod 3 25mm Machine Gun System
- Provides a stabilized firing platform for the Bushmaster M242 25mm chain gun and MK 52 7.62 machine gun.
- Available ammunition types: APDS-T, HEI-T, TP-T, SAPHEI-T.
- Maximum effective range: 2,953 yards (2,700 meters).
- Firing modes: Single-shot, low-burst, high-burst, low-continuous, and high continuous.
- Rate of fire: Low: 100 rounds per minute, High: 180 rounds per minute.
- Hot Gun: 100 rounds in 15 minutes.
MK 48 Mod 0 Electro-Optical Sight (EOS)
- Surveillance Mode (SUR) is for surveillance and observation without continuous gun movement.
- Engagement (ENG) is the primary battle mode.
- Manual (MAN) is a backup mode.
- Service (SRV): for maintenance.
- Home Position (HOME) used for quick gun movement for loading/reloading.
- Built-In Test: verifies proper system operation.
General Ammunition Color Coding
- Various colors identify different explosive types to flag and distinguish them from each other.
Small Arms Weapons (Pistol, Rifle)
- Specific models have max ranges, safeties, and ammunition types
- Specific models have ammunition types
- Specific models have condition codes
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This study guide covers the MK 45 Mod 4 weapon system, detailing its specifications, operation controls, and firing capabilities. Learn about the different panels involved in gun mount operations and understand how to effectively utilize the gun in various scenarios. Ideal for anyone preparing for the ESWS qualification.