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: n4@nrotc.arizona.edu
 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?

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