Naval Weapons Systems Introduction to Naval Weapons

Book Issue Principles of Naval Weapons Systems –CDR J. Hall, USN Naval Intelligence –Naval Doctrine Pub. 2 Law of Armed Conflict booklet

Syllabus Attendance is MANDATORY Presentation Grades –Final Exam – 30% –2 Mid Exams – 30% –Point Paper– 20% –Platform Review – 15% –Participation – 5%

Course Objectives: The student will comprehend basic applications of electronics, electromagnetic wave theory, and communications as they relate to maritime and naval applications in radar systems. The student will comprehend countermeasures principles including principles of electronic warfare. The student will comprehend the physical properties associated with sound travel in water and the application of these properties to sensing and detection systems.

Course Objectives (cont.) The student will comprehend the concept and essential elements of command and control in the armed forces. The student will comprehend the fundamental chemical and physical principles of conventional and nuclear warheads, including fusing and the principal effects of detonation of such warheads. The student will comprehend the basic geometry of the fire control problem and applicable principles of internal and external ballistics, propulsion, launching and guidance.

Course Objectives (cont.) The student will know the characteristics and capabilities of the major weapons systems and platforms of United States naval forces.

Basic Definitions Weapons: Instruments of offensive or defensive combat...something to fight with.

Basic Definitions Ordnance: Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, tools, & equipment.

Basic Definitions Weapon Systems: Combination of a weapon (or weapons) and the equipment used to bring the destructive power of the weapon against the enemy.

Weapon Nomenclature & Identification AN/SQS-53 Sonar “AN” means that the nomenclature complies with the system jointly adopted by U.S. armed forces (Army- Navy). First “S” identifies installation type...here, “water surface craft.”

Weapon System Nomenclature & ID “Q” identifies equipment type...here, sonar and underwater sound. Final “S” indicates the purpose...here, detecting and ranging. 53 is the model number. Letter (i.e. - “D”) would indicate the version.

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)

Detect to Engage Sequence 2 kinds: –Own ship –Battle Group Detect (radar) ID Evaluate Engage (what weapon and when)

Weapon System Requirements Reliability Flexibility Safety Simplicity of Operation Maintainability Specific Military Requirements

Three Warfare Areas: Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) Information Warfare (IW)

Law of Armed Conflict aka Law of War Derived from Geneva Convention A part of international public law which establishes rules for conduct during conflicts Prevents unnecessary suffering Cares for sick, wounded, shipwrecked, civilians, and POW

Law of Armed Conflict Three Principles –Necessity: may attack only those targets necessary to achieve a specific military objective –Distinction: defenders must separate, to the maximum extent possible, civilian and military targets –Proportionality: the force used must be appropriate to the military objective to limit collateral damage

Law of Armed Conflict Rules of Engagement –Specific guidance provided to military units to direct their action against an enemy or potential enemy –Peacetime vs. Wartime

Neutrality Neutral states vs. Belligerent states Neutral states also have duties during conflicts –Use force to maintain its neutrality –Maintain established relations with warring parties –Prohibit the sale or distribution of arms to either warring party

U.S. Adherence WWI WWII Iraq/Afghanistan –Guerrilla/urban warfare Sale of arms

Paper Assignment Topic: LOAC and historical/current U.S. actions. Discuss an armed conflict in which the US has been engaged, and whether our actions are justified or not relative to the LOAC. The conflict does not have to be after the LOAC was created – i.e. WWII and before OK Length – 5 pages, plus bibliography page Format – As discussed in class References – 4 or more (at least 3 non-internet) Due: Outline after Fall Break, Paper after Thanksgiving

Presentation Assignment Become an expert on one of 6 areas Submarines Surface Aviation Auxiliary/Small boats Developmental weapon systems Threat Platforms minute power point presentation

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