Course Introduction Weapons Overview DTE Lesson 1 Naval Weapon Systems Course Objectives • Understand the principles behind the types and phases of Naval weapons employment • Know the sensors and weapon armament of US Navy ships and aircraft • Understand the inherent problems in weapons employment posed by technology advances and dynamic environments • Apply knowledge of weapon and sensors to viable tactical employment of US Naval platforms Today’s objecTives • • Understand the distinction between a weapon and a weapon system and comprehend the “general” requirements of a weapon system. Know the steps of the detect-to-engage sequence and the constituents of a weapon system that are involved in each step. Instructor Information • Instructor: LT Joseph Wood • Phone: 765-494-2061 (O) • E-mail: wood320@purdue.edu • Office Hours: By appointment. Send an email. About me USS Alaska (SSBN 732) Kings Bay, GA https://youtu.be/aaO2Jrg6P_I?si=37htWia4O10MYxYW 5 Weapons Overview Weapon • A tool of combat which is ultimately designed with the express purpose of incapacitating personnel and/or destroying equipment. • Examples Ordnance • Explosives, projectiles, fuses, propellants, etc. • Examples • Bullets Weapon Systems • A collection of components, both hardware and software, with single or multiple destructive weapons, plus the sensors and operators which make the entire unit function as designed. • Examples • A person with a gun and a bullet • CIWS – Close in weapons system • https://youtu.be/Zsf38NYzo5Q • C-RAM – Counter rocket, artillery, and mortar • https://youtu.be/3oTf4YCyDcw?si=KyfyASMtH37p-xWa Guns • Tube open at one end • Expanding gasses, separate from the projectile provide propulsion • Non-propelled, unguided Gun Classification • 5”/54 Caliber Gun • 5” is the inside barrel diameter • Barrel diameter x caliber = Barrel Length • A 5”/54 Caliber gun has a barrel length of 270” • DISCLAIMER: This definition only applies to warships! • Mk ## Mod## - refers to model number (US) Gun Classification • Mount - An assembled unit which includes the gun barrel(s), housing(s), carriage, stand, sign, elevating and training devices, ammunition hoists, and associated equipment Rockets • Tube is open at one end • Expanding gasses in projectile itself provide propulsion • Self-propelled, unguided projectile Missiles • A guided rocket • Functions like a jet aircraft • Path determined by a combination of internal and external mechanisms Bombs • Dropped ordnance with no self-propulsion • Classified by weight • Two forms • “Dumb”/”Iron” are unguided • “Smart” are guided Torpedo • Self-propelled underwater explosive Mines • Self-contained, underwater explosives designed to be placed and remain until contact with an enemy ship • Detonation can occur in various ways, commonly by direct contact Components of a Weapons System • Components that DETECT, locate, and identify the target. (i.e. - RADAR) • Components that DIRECT or aim a delivery unit. (i.e. - tracking system) • Components that DELIVER or initiate delivery of the weapon to the target. (i.e. - launching system) • Components that DESTROY the target when in contact with or near it. (i.e. - missile/warhead) Fire Control Problem • Three distinct phases: • Detection • Tracking • Engagement Detect to Engage Detection Detect Localize Classify Detect to Engage Tracking Detect Localize Classify Track Detect to Engage Neutralize Engagement Detect Localize Classify Weapon Selection Track DETECT TARGET ENVIRONMENT NOISE DETECT TARGET ENVIRONMENT NOISE LOCALIZE SPEED BEARING ELEVATION RANGE DEPTH DETECT TARGET ENVIRONMENT NOISE LOCALIZE SPEED BEARING ELEVATION RANGE DEPTH CLASSIFY NUMBER SIZE ID TYPE DETECT TARGET ENVIRONMENT NOISE LOCALIZE SPEED BEARING ELEVATION RANGE DEPTH CLASSIFY NUMBER SIZE ID TYPE TRACK GENERATE CONTINUOUS TARGET DATA DETECT TARGET ENVIRONMENT NOISE FEEDBACK LOCALIZE TRACK SPEED BEARING ELEVATION RANGE DEPTH CLASSIFY NUMBER SIZE ID TYPE GENERATE CONTINUOUS TARGET DATA DETECT TARGET ENVIRONMENT NOISE LOCALIZE SPEED BEARING ELEVATION RANGE DEPTH CLASSIFY NUMBER SIZE ID TYPE GENERATE CONTINUOUS TARGET DATA FIRE CTRL SOL’N TRACK GENERATE CONTINUOUS TARGET DATA DETECT TARGET ENVIRONMENT NOISE LOCALIZE SPEED BEARING ELEVATION RANGE DEPTH SELECT CLASSIFY LAUNCHING PROPULSION GUIDANCE CTRL WPN GENERATE CONTINUOUS TARGET DATA NUMBER SIZE ID TYPE FIRE CTRL SOL’N TRACK GENERATE CONTINUOUS TARGET DATA DETECT TARGET ENVIRONMENT NOISE NEUTRALIZE LOCALIZE SPEED BEARING ELEVATION RANGE DEPTH FUZING WARHEAD EFFECTS SELECT CLASSIFY LAUNCHING PROPULSION GUIDANCE CTRL WPN GENERATE CONTINUOUS TARGET DATA NUMBER SIZE ID TYPE FIRE CTRL SOL’N TRACK GENERATE CONTINUOUS TARGET DATA BDA DETECT TARGET ENVIRONMENT NOISE NEUTRALIZE LOCALIZE SPEED BEARING ELEVATION RANGE DEPTH FUZING WARHEAD EFFECTS SELECT CLASSIFY LAUNCHING PROPULSION GUIDANCE CTRL WPN GENERATE CONTINUOUS TARGET DATA NUMBER SIZE ID TYPE FIRE CTRL SOL’N TRACK GENERATE CONTINUOUS TARGET DATA Questions?
