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Lesson # Topic Objectives
1-4-0 Welcome to EXPLAIN the mission of SWOS’ Surface Warfare training.
Surface Warfare
EXPLAIN the Surface Warfare Training Continuum.
IDENTIFY techniques for student success.
1-4-1 Surface Warfare TO 1-4-1.1 EXPLAIN the following in relation to the Surface Warfare
Overview (SUW) mission:
Battlespace areas and sectors
Command and Control
Communications procedures and reporting
US Navy surface ship systems
TO 1-4-1.2 COMMUNICATE effectively on internal and external SUW
circuits, including delivering all required reports.
1-4-1-1 Surface Warfare EO 1-4-1-1.1 LIST and DESCRIBE the steps of the SUW Kill Chain.
Missions, Roles
and EO 1-4-1-1.2 LIST and DESCRIBE the three core SUW missions.
Responsibilities
EO 1-4-1-1.3 LIST and DESCRIBE the five enduring SUW capabilities.
EO 1-4-1-1.4 NAME and DESCRIBE these governing documents and
their roles in SUW:
OPGEN
OPTASK Surface Warfare
OPTASK SUW SUPP
Daily Intentions Message (DIM)
CVN Air Plan
Air Tasking Order
Rainform GREEN & PURPLE
TURQUOISE
EO 1-4-1-1.5 DESCRIBE the layout of your ship class’ CIC and the
watchstanders who support the Surface Warfare Mission.
EO 1-4-1-1.6 DESCRIBE the roles and responsibilities of the following
positions:
SUWC/SCC
MIOC
SC
CTPM
HEC
SAG Commander
CFMCC/JFMCC
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1-4-1-2 Capabilities and EO 1-4-1-2.1 LIST and DESCRIBE the Combat Systems and SUW
Limitations 101 weapons and sensors for the following ship classes:
CVN
LHD 1
LHA 6
CG 47
DDG 51
LSD 41
LPD 17
LCS 1, 2
MCM 1
PC
EO 1-4-1-2.2 LIST and DRAW the SUW weapons systems, sensors and
illuminator cutouts for your ship class.
EO 1-4-1-2.3 LIST and DEFINE the SUW weapons postures for your
ship class.
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1-4-1-3 SUW EO 1-4-1-3.1 LIST and DESCRIBE the elements of the SUW
Battlespace Battlespace, including:
Territorial Waters
Relevant Geographic and Environmental Considerations
Weather
Threat CDCM sites
Threat Air and Naval Bases
Threat Axis
Threat Sector
Vital Area (VA)
Classification, Identification, and Engagement Area (CIEA)
Surveillance Area (SA)
Weapon Employment Zones (SEZ/DEZ/AEZ)
4W Grid
EO 1-4-1-3.2 DRAW the following components of the SUW Battlespace:
Territorial Waters
Relevant Geographic and Environmental Considerations
Threat CDCM sites
Threat Air and Naval Bases
Threat Axis
Threat Sector
Vital Area (VA)
Classification, Identification, and Engagement Area (CIEA)
Surveillance Area (SA)
Weapon Employment Zones (SEZ/DEZ/AEZ)
4W Grid
1-4-1-4 Communications EO 1-4-1-4.1 LIST and DESCRIBE Internal Communications circuits and
procedures for Surface Warfare.
EO 1-4-1-4.2 LIST and DESCRIBE External Communications circuits and
procedures for Surface Warfare.
EO 1-4-1-4.3 LIST and DEFINE standard SUW Brevity Words.
EO 1-4-1-4.4 DESCRIBE the purpose of and EXECUTE/TRANSMIT the
following reports:
SUW SITREP
SUW Contact Report
SUW Engagement Report
SAG Commander’s After Action Report
EO 1-4-1-4.5 LIST and DESCRIBE SUW Required Reports.
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1-4-2 Surface Warfare TO 1-4-2.1 Given an SUW scenario, DEVELOP a plan and EMPLOY
Weapons the following in relation to the assigned Surface Warfare (SUW) mission:
Fundamentals Large and Small Caliber Guns
Harpoon Weapon System and SUW Missiles
Organic Helicopters
P-3s
TACAIR
TO 1-4-2.2 DESCRIBE integration of organic helicopters, P-3s, and
TACAIR with surface forces in an SUW environment.
1-4-2-1 Large and Small EO 1-4-2-1.1 LIST and DESCRIBE SUW layered defense zones.
Caliber Gun
Employment EO 1-4-2-1.2 LIST and DESCRIBE the various types of ammunition
used for SUW.
EO 1-4-2-1.3 LIST and DESCRIBE the sensors, submodes, and
ammunition associated with the following gun systems:
5”/54/62 caliber gun
76mm gun
57mm gun
30mm gun
EO 1-4-2-1.4 LIST and DESCRIBE the operating modes and capabilities
and limitations of the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) 1B.
EO 1-4-2-1.5 LIST and DESCRIBE the types of crew served weapons
onboard surface combatants.
EO 1-4-2-1.6 LIST and DESCRIBE the advantages and disadvantages
of the three types of coordinated machine gun tactics.
1-4-2-2 Surface Missiles EO 1-4-2-2.1 LIST and DESCRIBE Harpoon Weapon System (HWS)
Capabilities and Limitations.
EO 1-4-2-2.2 LIST and DESCRIBE HWS Casualty Modes.
EO 1-4-2-2.3 LIST and DESCRIBE HWS tactical (Engagement
Planning) considerations including:
Types of Search Patterns
Flight Path
Mitigation of Clobber (BGS/Land/Obstacles)
Targeting Concepts (Formation/Direct/Selective)
Salvo Size and Selection (STOT/DTOT/Ripple Fire)
EO 1-4-2-2.4 DESCRIBE the capabilities and limitations of Air Defense
Missiles in surface mode.
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EO 1-4-2-2.5 LIST and DESCRIBE the capabilities and limitations of
SM-6 in Surface Mode.
1-4-2-3 Organic EO 1-4-2-3.1 LIST and DESCRIBE the sensor capabilities and
Helicopter limitations of the MH-60R.
Procedures
EO 1-4-2-3.2 LIST and DESCRIBE the missions of the MH-60R in
support of SUW operations.
EO 1-4-2-3.3 LIST and DESCRIBE weapons and employment of MH-
60R in support of SUW operations.
EO 1-4-2-3.4 LIST and DESCRIBE how the MH-60R coordinates with
surface forces to include the following:
EMCON Launch Procedures
Search Tactics
Classification/ID Tactics
Over The Horizon – Targeting (OTH-T) Tactics
1-4-2-4 MPRA EO 1-4-2-4.1 LIST and DESCRIBE the sensor capabilities and
Employment limitations of MPRA variants.
EO 1-4-2-4.2 LIST and DESCRIBE the missions of a MPRA in support
of SUW operations.
EO 1-4-2-4.3 LIST and DESCRIBE weapons and employment of MPRA
variants in support of SUW operations.
EO 1-4-2-4.4 DESCRIBE how a MPRA coordinates with surface forces
to include the following:
Command and Control
Joining Procedures
Aircraft Control Procedures
Search, ID, and Attack Procedures
1-4-2-5 TACAIR EO 1-4-2-5.1 LIST and DESCRIBE the sensor capabilities and
Employment limitations of TACAIR.
EO 1-4-2-5.2 DESCRIBE the missions of TACAIR in support of SUW
operations to include:
Surface Surveillance & Coordination (SSC)
Armed Reconnaissance (AR)/Air Interdiction (AI)/Strike
Coordination and Reconnaissance (SCAR)
War-At-Sea (WAS) Strike
Counter-Fast Attack Craft (FAC)/Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC)
Surface Combat Air Patrol (SUCAP)
Airborne Maritime Mining (AMM)
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EO 1-4-2-5.3 LIST and DESCRIBE weapons and employment of
TACAIR in support of SUW operations.
1-4-3 Employment of TO 1-4-3.1 DESCRIBE the process for developing an effective
Surface Warfare Recognized Maritime Picture (RMP).
Weapons
Systems TO 1-4-3.2 APPLY SAG tactical considerations to a particular scenario,
with emphasis on TACSIT assessment, OPDEC and EMCON.
TO 1-4-3.3 EXPLAIN how to conduct OTH-T using all available SUW
assets and sensors.
TO 1-4-3.4 DESCRIBE how to configure SUW Battlespace using
multiple SUW assets and sensors.
TO 1-4-3.5 EMPLOY FADES criteria in the development of RMP.
1-4-3-1 Recognized EO 1-4-3-1.1 LIST and DESCRIBE the data sources used to develop
Maritime Picture RMP.
Development
EO 1-4-3-1.2 LIST and DESCRIBE the assets used to develop RMP.
EO 1-4-3-1.3 LIST and DESCRIBE the search planning variables used
to develop RMP.
EO 1-4-3-1.4 LIST and DESCRIBE the various search plans used to
develop RMP.
EO 1-4-3-1.5 LIST and DESCRIBE the confidence levels used during
Classification/ID of SUW contacts.
1-4-3-2 Surface Action EO 1-4-3-2.1 STATE the definition and purpose of a SAG.
Group (SAG)
Procedures EO 1-4-3-2.2 LIST and DESCRIBE the four phases of SAG operations.
EO 1-4-3-2.3 DESCRIBE desired SAG composition and methodologies
for selection of assets.
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1-4-3-3 Principles of EO 1-4-3-3.1 LIST and DESCRIBE basic OTH-T concepts:
Single Ship TACSIT/EMCON
Over the RMP Development
Horizon Targeting
Targeting
(OTH-T) EO 1-4-3-3.2 LIST and DESCRIBE the following methods of targeting:
Active
Data Links
Third Party
EO 1-4-3-3.3 Given a scenario and mission objectives, DESCRIBE the
employment of offensive SUW systems.
1-4-3-4 Coordinated EO 1-4-3-4.1 DESCRIBE SUW Battlespace Command and Control
Multi-Ship relationships between:
Battlespace SCC
Management SAGC
P-3
TACAIR
E-2C
Surface Units
Organic Helicopters
SSN
EO 1-4-3-4.2 EXPLAIN SA/CIEA/VA from a multi-ship perspective.
EO 1-4-3-4.3 LIST and DESCRIBE SUW Force Disposition for the
following:
Chokepoint Transits
Open Ocean Steaming
MODLOC
Littoral Operations
1-4-5 Fast Attack TO 1-4-5.1 DEVELOP and DRAW FAC/FIAC defense for a single ship
Craft/Fast or group of ships.
Inshore Attack
Craft
(FAC/FIAC)
Defense
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1-4-5-1 Fast Attack EO 1-4-5-1.1 DESCRIBE the FAC/FIAC Threat.
Craft/Fast
Inshore Attack EO 1-4-5-1.2 DESCRIBE USN tactics and methods to counter the
Craft FAC/FIAC Threat.
(FAC/FIAC)
Defense EO 1-4-5-1.3 DRAW FAC/FIAC layered defense IAW latest doctrine.
EO 1-4-5-1.4 LIST assets as they apply to FAC/FIAC layered defense.
EO 1-4-5-1.5 DESCRIBE or DRAW FAC/FIAC aircraft command and
control and aircraft employment.
EO 1-4-5-1.6 DESCRIBE or DRAW friendly ship formation defense
against FAC/FIAC.
EO 1-4-5-1.7 DESCRIBE the elements of Crew Served Weapon
command and control, including communications and authority to
engage.
1-4-5-2 FAC/FIAC FMB EO 1-4-5-1.1 DEMONSTRATE USN tactics and methods to counter the
Scenario FAC/FIAC Threat utilizing the enabling objectives from 1-4-5-1.
1-4-6 Maritime TO 1-4-6.1 Given an SUW scenario, PLAN and EXECUTE a MIO event.
Interception
Operations
(MIO)
1-4-6-1 MIO Overview EO 1-4-6-1.1 DESCRIBE the basic elements of Maritime Interception
and Boarding Operations to include the following:
Procedures Authority
Manning
Training
Equipment
Command and Control
Contribution to Recognized Maritime Picture (RMP)
EO 1-4-6-1.2 STATE the definitions of MIO and EMIO.
EO 1-4-6-1.3 LIST and DESCRIBE the phases of MIO.
EO 1-4-6-1.4 LIST the Go/No-Go Criteria for MIO.
EO 1-4-6-1.5 LIST and DESCRIBE the types of boardings associated
with MIO.
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1-4-7 Counter-Piracy TO 1-4-7.1 DISCUSS U.S. counter-piracy initiatives.
1-4-7-1 Counter-Piracy EO 1-4-7-1.1 LIST the UNCLOS and U.S. piracy definitions.
EO 1-4-7-1.2 DESCRIBE the Command and Control structure for
Counter-Piracy operations in Fifth Fleet.
EO 1-4-7-1.3 DESCRIBE ROE considerations for Counter-Piracy
operations in Fifth Fleet.
EO 1-4-7-1.4 LIST and DESCRIBE the Phases of Maritime Counter-
Piracy operations.
EO 1-4-7-1.5 DESCRIBE pirate tactics for vessel takedown.
EO 1-4-7-1.6 DESCRIBE U.S. Anti Piracy and Counter-Piracy
measures.
1-4-8 Guest Lecturers FAMILIARIZE students with current SUW operations.
1-4-8-1 Counter- INTRODUCE students to current CTOC threats and operations.
Transnational
Organized
Crime (CTOC)
1-4-9 Surface Warfare REINFORCE student learning, through practical application in the Multi
MMTT Mission Team Trainer (MMTT).
Scenarios
1-4-9-1 SUW TAO ITS FAMILIARIZE students with Command and Control communications
during simulated SUW Detect To Engage (DTE) scenarios.
1-4-9-2 SUW MMTT REINFORCE TO 1-4-1.2, COMMUNICATE effectively on internal and
Communications external SUW circuits, including delivering all required reports.
1-4-9-3 SUW MMTT IDENTIFY the friendly order of battle for SUW scenarios 1-3.
In-Brief
IDENTIFY the threat order of battle for SUW scenarios 1-3.
IDENTIFY the Surface Warfare Procedures and preplanned responses
for SUW scenarios 1-3.
1-4-9-4 SUW MMTT CONDUCT an effective tactical brief.
Student Brief
1-4-9-5 SUW MMTT REINFORCE TO 1-4-3.2, CONDUCT OTH-T using all available SUW
Scenario 1 assets and sensors.
1-4-9-6 SUW MMTT CONDUCT an effective tactical brief.
Student Brief
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Lesson # Topic Objectives
1-4-9-7 SUW MMTT 2 REINFORCE TO 1-4-3.1, 1-4-3.2, and 1-4-3.3, DEVELOP an effective
RMP, CONDUCT OTH-T using all available SUW assets and sensors,
and APPLY SAG tactical considerations (TACSIT assessment, OPDEC
and EMCON).
1-4-9-8 SUW MMTT CONDUCT an effective tactical brief.
Student Brief
1-4-9-9 SUW MMTT 3 REINFORCE TO 1-4-3.1, 1-4-3.2, and 1-4-5.1, DEVELOP an effective
RMP, CONDUCT OTH-T using all available SUW assets and sensors,
and DEVELOP FAC/FIAC defense for a single ship or group of ships.
1-4-9-10 SUW MMTT B VALIDATE student learning in tactical application of Tactics,
Techniques, and procedures.
1-4-10 Assessments VALIDATE student learning.
1-4-10-1 Quiz 1 VALIDATE student learning.
1-4-10-2 Quiz 2 VALIDATE student learning.
1-4-10-3 Quiz 3 VALIDATE student learning.
1-4-10-4 Quiz 4 VALIDATE student learning.
1-4-10-5 SUW Practicals VALIDATE student learning.
1-4-10-6 SUW Exam PROVIDE an overview of the Surface Warfare test and tips for success.
Review
1-4-10-7 SUW Exam VALIDATE student learning, to include IO/AD reach back.
1-4-10-8 SUW Exam PROVIDE feedback on the Surface Warfare Test.
Debrief
Additional Notes:
A one-hour AD exam review will be scheduled during the Surface Warfare Module (reflected in
Course Master Schedule).
An AD ARB may be scheduled during Surface Warfare if required.
An AD re-take exam (3 hours) may be scheduled during Surface Warfare if required.
//SIGNED// //SIGNED// //SIGNED//
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