Mine
Identify methods used to classify mines
-Final position in water -Method of actuation -Delivery platform Mines can be positioned in three ways: Bottom (ground) Moored Drifting
State advantages and disadvantages of Mine Warfare
Advantages- Inexpensive and cost effective Relatively safe and reduce chances of: Retaliatory action Enemy pursuit Casualties from counter fire Element of surprise Used 24 hours a day Psychological effect Multiple delivery methods Preemptive defense Disadvantages- Passive weapons Poor intelligence Depth restrictions Dangerous removal
Delivery Methods
Aircraft -Offensive -Replenish minefields -Rapid deployment Surface vessels -Large capacity and variety -Most accurate -Greatest risk Submarines -Primarily offensive -Covert -Limited numbers
MK18 Mod 2 Kingfish
Based on Hydroid REMUS 600 Deployed to 5th Fleet AOR Dimensions: 12‐3/4" x 11‐1/2' long Weight: 600 lbs Operating Depth: 5m‐300m Primary Missions Beach Survey Coastal Mapping Explosive Ordnance Disposal Harbor and Port Security Mine Countermeasures Search and Recovery Search, Classify and Map
Identify the basic equipment used for minehunting and minesweeping
Equipment- AN/SQQ-32 Variable-Depth Minehunting Sonar AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization Vehicle (MNV) AN/SLQ-60 Surface Mine Neutralization System (SMNS) Remote Minehunting System (AN/WLD-1) MK-18 Mod 2 Kingfish (REMUS)
List and describe the types of Passive Mine Countermeasures available
Magnetic -Degaussing Acoustic -Quiet ship -Prairie/Masker Seismic -Dampening -Tactics Pressure -Tactics Other sources
Different kind of Minesweeping
Mechanical minesweeping AN/SLQ-38 (Oropesa) Mk-103 Influence minesweeping AN/SLQ-37 Magnetic / Acoustic Sweep System Mk-104 Acoustic Sweep Mk-105 Magnetic Sweep Combination minesweeping Mk-106 AN/SPU-1/W MOP and Mk 2(g) "Rattlebars"
AN/SQQ-32
Minehunting Sonar Used on MCM 1-class platforms Approx 1500 ft TB Depth Contains two sonars Detect sonar High resolution classification sonar
Describe offensive and defensive mining principles
Offensive- Restrict movement of ships and submarines Make shipping routes hazardous Divert shipping routes Deny waterway access Augment military assets to reduce enemy threats Defensive- Adversary access Freedom of navigation Laid in extraterritorial, neutral, or friendly waters Neutral countries have the right to protect self
AN/SLQ-60
Onboard sonar and camera Visual identification and neutralization 15-60 min flight time 3 types of rounds Combat Training Identification
AN/SLQ-48
Onboard sonar and camera Visual identification and neutralization Unlimited time in water 3 types of Mission Packages MP 1 Cutter arm MP 2 Bomblet MP 3 Combination
Degaussing System
Reduces magnetic signature Counteracts vessel's magnetic field Protects ship against magnetic weapons Required to be energized whenever ship is underway
AN/WLD-1
Two Remote Multi-Mission Vehicles (RMMV) in LCS MIW Mission Module only. Capable of line-of-sight and over- the-horizon operations Diesel powered, unmanned, autonomous semi-submersible, high endurance, low-visible system. Can detect, classify and localize mine-like contacts and identify bottom mines.