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Lesson 01 - Introduction

LT Catherine Eyrich teaches Naval Science 201: Introduction to Naval Weapons Systems. The course covers the basic characteristics, capabilities, and application of major naval weapons platforms and systems. It addresses topics such as naval command and control, electronics, communications, physical properties of sound travel, fluid dynamics, fire control solutions, countermeasures, and space and electronic warfare. Grading is based on class attendance and participation, exams, and a paper or presentation. The syllabus outlines the first chapter on basic definitions of weapons, ordnance, weapon systems, and weapon nomenclature and identification. It also covers weapon system components, requirements, and the laws of armed conflict.

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Lesson 01 - Introduction

LT Catherine Eyrich teaches Naval Science 201: Introduction to Naval Weapons Systems. The course covers the basic characteristics, capabilities, and application of major naval weapons platforms and systems. It addresses topics such as naval command and control, electronics, communications, physical properties of sound travel, fluid dynamics, fire control solutions, countermeasures, and space and electronic warfare. Grading is based on class attendance and participation, exams, and a paper or presentation. The syllabus outlines the first chapter on basic definitions of weapons, ordnance, weapon systems, and weapon nomenclature and identification. It also covers weapon system components, requirements, and the laws of armed conflict.

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NAVAL SCIENCE 201

Introduction to Naval Weapons systems

Naval Science 201


LT Catherine Eyrich
Office: South Hall RM 218 Office Hours: MWF 0800-1600 TR 0800-0900, 1400-1600 Phone: (520) 626-5779 Cell: (520) 977-9023 Email: [email protected]

LT Catherine Eyrich
Enlisted in US Navy as a Cryptologic

Technician in January 1994 Picked up NROTC scholarship (Fleet Input) Commissioned December 15, 2000 from NROTC, University of Arizona Attended Flight School, Winged May 2002 EA-6B ECMO Deployed in support of OIF

NS 201
Weapons SYSTEMS
Basic characteristics and capabilities of major weapons systems and platforms Naval Command and Control Communication security Application of electronics systems, communication theory, electromagnetic wave theory

NS 201 cont.
Physical properties of sound travel in water Fluid dynamics Fire control solutions: ballistics, propulsion, launching, and guidance Countermeasure principles Space and Electronic Warfare

Grading System
Class Attendance is Mandatory
Place of assigned duty

Class Participation is encouraged


Your learning tool

3 Exams, 1 Paper/Presentation See syllabus for complete grade breakdown

Chapter 1

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 and the equipment used to bring the destructive power of the weapon against the enemy.

Weapon Nomenclature & Identification


AN/SQS-53 Sonar

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

Q identifies equipment type


Sonar and underwater sound

Final S indicates purpose


Detection and ranging.

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

Weapon System Components


Radar - Detect, locate, and identify the target Tracking System - Direct or aim a delivery unit Launching System - Deliver weapon to target Missile/Warhead - Destroy target when in contact with or near it

Weapon System Requirements


Reliability Flexibility Safety Simplicity of Operation Maintainability Specific Military Specifications

Law of Armed Combat (LOAC)


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

First Geneva Convention 1864: Care of wounded soldiers In 1949 Conventions were revised and expanded:
Convention I: Wounded and sick Convention II: Wounded and shipwrecked at sea Convention III: Prisoners of War Convention IV: Civilians under enemy control

LOAC
Combatant
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 Engagement
Not the same for every situation

Key Principles
Military Necessity
Accomplish legitimate military objectives

Distinction
Discriminating between lawful combatant targets and noncombatant targets

Proportionality
Restricts degree of force to that needed to accomplish the military objective

Courts Martial and Law of War


Military members who violate LOAC are subject to criminal prosecution and punishment General Courts-martial have power to try certain persons for violations of the law of war
But I was only following orders No statute of limitations on war crimes

LOAC Rules

AN INDIVIDUAL SAILOR REMAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER ACTIONS AND IS EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH THE LOAC

Questions?

Read Chapter 2: Energy Fundamentals http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/navy/docs/fun/index.html

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