BDOC: Maritime Warfare (Exam Review) Questions and Correct Answers
List the Composite Warfare Command Structure and Call Signs - Answer-Officer in Tactical Command
(OTC) (A)
Composite Warfare Commander (CWC) (B/V)
Air and Missile Defense Commander (AMDC) (W/C)
Information Warfare Commander (IWC) (Q/E)
Antisubmarine Warfare Commander (ASWC) (X/Y)
Surface Warfare Commander (SUWC) (S/T)
Strike Warfare Commander (STWC) (P/K)
Sea Combatant Commander (SCC) (Z)
List the Principles of CWC - Answer-Collaborative Planning - representatives from all warfare areas
decide how the force will execute missions
Decentralized Execution - responsibilities for different warfare areas and asset management are
delegated to the most qualified units
Command by Negation - commanders execute plans without delay until told otherwise
Link 11 vs. Link 16 - Answer-Advantages of Link-16 over Link-11
Nodeless - units operate independently and do not need a NCS to operate
, Frequency Hopping and Jam Resistant - 51 available frequencies that change rapidly in a
predetermined pattern
Increased Encryption and Secured Voice Channels - shipboard JTIDS terminal contain 2 voice
channels
List and Define the Air Defense Battlespace Components: - Answer-Vital Area (VA): the expected
weapons release range of an enemy
Classification, Identification, Engagement Area (CIEA): based off of commanders decision time. If
someone were to fly into the CEIA, how long before it enters VA. that is the CEIA battlespace
Surveillance Area: furthest reaching sensor that the HVU has access to (Hawkeye, other ships)
***Threat Axis / Threat Sector
***be able to draw on paper
List and Define the Sound Propagation Paths: - Answer-1. Direct Path
2. Surface Duct
3. Sound Channel
4. Convergence Zone
5. Bottom Bounce
Define MILDEC: - Answer-Military Deception - Actions taken to confuse or mislead an adversary1.
Done Through:
Emissions Control: intentionally limiting the broadcast of identifiable transmissions linked to a unit2.
Passive Countermeasure System: Four elements that work together to reduce a units radar cross
section
List the Composite Warfare Command Structure and Call Signs - Answer-Officer in Tactical Command
(OTC) (A)
Composite Warfare Commander (CWC) (B/V)
Air and Missile Defense Commander (AMDC) (W/C)
Information Warfare Commander (IWC) (Q/E)
Antisubmarine Warfare Commander (ASWC) (X/Y)
Surface Warfare Commander (SUWC) (S/T)
Strike Warfare Commander (STWC) (P/K)
Sea Combatant Commander (SCC) (Z)
List the Principles of CWC - Answer-Collaborative Planning - representatives from all warfare areas
decide how the force will execute missions
Decentralized Execution - responsibilities for different warfare areas and asset management are
delegated to the most qualified units
Command by Negation - commanders execute plans without delay until told otherwise
Link 11 vs. Link 16 - Answer-Advantages of Link-16 over Link-11
Nodeless - units operate independently and do not need a NCS to operate
, Frequency Hopping and Jam Resistant - 51 available frequencies that change rapidly in a
predetermined pattern
Increased Encryption and Secured Voice Channels - shipboard JTIDS terminal contain 2 voice
channels
List and Define the Air Defense Battlespace Components: - Answer-Vital Area (VA): the expected
weapons release range of an enemy
Classification, Identification, Engagement Area (CIEA): based off of commanders decision time. If
someone were to fly into the CEIA, how long before it enters VA. that is the CEIA battlespace
Surveillance Area: furthest reaching sensor that the HVU has access to (Hawkeye, other ships)
***Threat Axis / Threat Sector
***be able to draw on paper
List and Define the Sound Propagation Paths: - Answer-1. Direct Path
2. Surface Duct
3. Sound Channel
4. Convergence Zone
5. Bottom Bounce
Define MILDEC: - Answer-Military Deception - Actions taken to confuse or mislead an adversary1.
Done Through:
Emissions Control: intentionally limiting the broadcast of identifiable transmissions linked to a unit2.
Passive Countermeasure System: Four elements that work together to reduce a units radar cross
section
