Solutions Manual For Ballistics Theory and Design of
Guns and Ammunition 3rd Edition By Donald E.
Carlucci; Sidney S. Jacobson
Define Layered Defence? - ANSWER Layered Defense is to ensure high survivability
of the ship in the threat environment by providing her with multiple, overlapping
(organic and in-organic) sensors and (hard-kill and soft-kill) weapon systems.
Define Area Air defence? Define Point defence? - ANSWER Area Air Defence
makes up the layers that will protect a task group and the Point Defence makes up
the layers for self-defence.
What is meshed defence? - ANSWER Meshed defence refers to the concept of
designing a combat platform with interlocking and overlapping weapons and sensor
ranges and operating arcs to ensure maximum protection against any threat.
Draw the layered of defence for a CPF including organic and non-organic assets
(AAW, ASuW, ASW - ANSWER Get a photo and draw his shit
What does the abbreviation NGS stand for? What is the main purpose of NGS -
ANSWER Naval Gunfire Support (NGS) - the use of naval artillery to provide fire
support for land-based combat operations.
NGS is classified into two (2) types? - ANSWER Direct fire - where the ship has line
of sight with the target (either visually or through the use of radar), and
Indirect fire - which, to be accurate, requires an artillery observer to adjust fire.
What is a weapon? - ANSWER An instrument of combat, either offensive or
defensive, used to destroy, injure, defeat or threaten an enemy. Examples: Naval
guns, bombs, mines, torpedoes.
What is a weapon system - ANSWER An instrument of combat (or multiple
instruments) with all the related equipment, operating skills, and direct supporting
facilities and services required to enable the instruments of combat to operate as a
single unit of striking power
Define the word "Gun"? - ANSWER It is a weapon incorporating a metal tube from
which bullets, shells, or other projectiles are propelled by explosive force in the form
of expanding gases, typically making a characteristic loud, sharp noise.
What are the calibre classifications for guns? - ANSWER Major, intermediate, minor
calibre and small arms.
, What is the purpose of a Naval Gun? Naval guns can be used for? - ANSWER The
purpose of a Naval Gun is to engage enemy threats using unguided* impulse
projectiles. Anti-air, anti-surface and dual purpose
Define Safety, Accuracy, and Control? - ANSWER Safety - The weapon isn't going to
cause damage to its own platform when it is fired. - ie. Won't explode, won't detonate
close enough to us to cause us harm.
Accuracy - Will strike the intended target, not land in the wrong place on an
unintended target.
Control - We have a way to prevent the target turning back on us or locking on to a
friendly target
Define the characteristics of mission criticality? - ANSWER Reliability - the weapon
functions when we need it to - the weapon functions the same way to the same level
of results every time we use it.
Flexibility - We can use the weapon in a variety of situations against a variety of
targets (ie ESSM limited surface - 57 mm air or surface).
Speed - It needs to be able to operate quickly to react to a rapidly changing
environment.
Simplicity - It must be simple to operate - complexity = delays/confusion/mistakes.
Maintainability - System must be easy to maintain in order to remain in service/in the
field without having to be withdrawn for extended periods
What is the primary goal of a weapon system? - ANSWER Detect, Localize, Classify,
Track, Engage
What does a weapon system need in order to engage a target? - ANSWER A fire-
control solution.
Describe the firing control problem? - ANSWER Firing from a moving platform with a
moving projectile through a moving medium to a moving target.
Explain the difference between Total and Effective Range? - ANSWER Total range -
the minimum and maximum range limits at which a weapon system can engage a
target.
Effective range - the portion of the total range in which a weapon system has a PKill
above a predetermined threshold for a specific target type.
Explain the difference between Arcs of Fire and Blind Arc? - ANSWER Arc of fire -
refers to the radius of coverage of a given weapon system. It is defined in terms of
bearing and elevation.
Guns and Ammunition 3rd Edition By Donald E.
Carlucci; Sidney S. Jacobson
Define Layered Defence? - ANSWER Layered Defense is to ensure high survivability
of the ship in the threat environment by providing her with multiple, overlapping
(organic and in-organic) sensors and (hard-kill and soft-kill) weapon systems.
Define Area Air defence? Define Point defence? - ANSWER Area Air Defence
makes up the layers that will protect a task group and the Point Defence makes up
the layers for self-defence.
What is meshed defence? - ANSWER Meshed defence refers to the concept of
designing a combat platform with interlocking and overlapping weapons and sensor
ranges and operating arcs to ensure maximum protection against any threat.
Draw the layered of defence for a CPF including organic and non-organic assets
(AAW, ASuW, ASW - ANSWER Get a photo and draw his shit
What does the abbreviation NGS stand for? What is the main purpose of NGS -
ANSWER Naval Gunfire Support (NGS) - the use of naval artillery to provide fire
support for land-based combat operations.
NGS is classified into two (2) types? - ANSWER Direct fire - where the ship has line
of sight with the target (either visually or through the use of radar), and
Indirect fire - which, to be accurate, requires an artillery observer to adjust fire.
What is a weapon? - ANSWER An instrument of combat, either offensive or
defensive, used to destroy, injure, defeat or threaten an enemy. Examples: Naval
guns, bombs, mines, torpedoes.
What is a weapon system - ANSWER An instrument of combat (or multiple
instruments) with all the related equipment, operating skills, and direct supporting
facilities and services required to enable the instruments of combat to operate as a
single unit of striking power
Define the word "Gun"? - ANSWER It is a weapon incorporating a metal tube from
which bullets, shells, or other projectiles are propelled by explosive force in the form
of expanding gases, typically making a characteristic loud, sharp noise.
What are the calibre classifications for guns? - ANSWER Major, intermediate, minor
calibre and small arms.
, What is the purpose of a Naval Gun? Naval guns can be used for? - ANSWER The
purpose of a Naval Gun is to engage enemy threats using unguided* impulse
projectiles. Anti-air, anti-surface and dual purpose
Define Safety, Accuracy, and Control? - ANSWER Safety - The weapon isn't going to
cause damage to its own platform when it is fired. - ie. Won't explode, won't detonate
close enough to us to cause us harm.
Accuracy - Will strike the intended target, not land in the wrong place on an
unintended target.
Control - We have a way to prevent the target turning back on us or locking on to a
friendly target
Define the characteristics of mission criticality? - ANSWER Reliability - the weapon
functions when we need it to - the weapon functions the same way to the same level
of results every time we use it.
Flexibility - We can use the weapon in a variety of situations against a variety of
targets (ie ESSM limited surface - 57 mm air or surface).
Speed - It needs to be able to operate quickly to react to a rapidly changing
environment.
Simplicity - It must be simple to operate - complexity = delays/confusion/mistakes.
Maintainability - System must be easy to maintain in order to remain in service/in the
field without having to be withdrawn for extended periods
What is the primary goal of a weapon system? - ANSWER Detect, Localize, Classify,
Track, Engage
What does a weapon system need in order to engage a target? - ANSWER A fire-
control solution.
Describe the firing control problem? - ANSWER Firing from a moving platform with a
moving projectile through a moving medium to a moving target.
Explain the difference between Total and Effective Range? - ANSWER Total range -
the minimum and maximum range limits at which a weapon system can engage a
target.
Effective range - the portion of the total range in which a weapon system has a PKill
above a predetermined threshold for a specific target type.
Explain the difference between Arcs of Fire and Blind Arc? - ANSWER Arc of fire -
refers to the radius of coverage of a given weapon system. It is defined in terms of
bearing and elevation.
