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Name the nine elements of the AEGIS Combat System.
- SPY – AN/SPY-1D(V)
- CND – Command & Decision
- WCS – Weapons Control System
- ADS – AEGIS Display System
- FCS – Fire Control System
- SM – Standard Missile
- ORTS – Operational Readiness Testing System
- ATD – Advanced Training Domain
- VLS – Vertical Launching System
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What type of radar is the AN/SPY-1D(V)?
- 3D Phased Array RADAR
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What does '3D' indicate for the SPY radar?
- Range, Bearing, Elevation (X,Y,Z)
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What is the maximum search range of the SPY-1D(V) radar?
- 256 nm
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List the five groups that make up the SPY system architecture.
- Support Group
- Transmitter Group
- Antenna Group
- Signal Processor Group
- Control Group
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Which components are included in the SPY Support Group?
- SPY SKID, Electronic Dry Air Distribution System, EEFC's
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What does the Electronic Dry Air Distribution System provide and why?
- Provides electronic dry air for waveguides to prevent arcing during radiation
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What does the SPY SKID (Electronic Equipment Water Cooler) cool and what coolant does it use?
- Cools SPY RFM, HVPS, Drivers, FPA's, and FCS Transmitters; uses demineralized water cooled by seawater
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What equipment does the Electronic Equipment Fluid Cooler (EEFC) cool and what coolant does it use?
- Cools SPY MMSP and all MCE and SONAR cabinets; uses ship's chilled water
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Where are the Multi-Mission Signal Processors (MMSP) located and which EEFCs cool them?
- Located in CSER2 and Radar Room 2; cooled by EEFC #2 and EEFC #4
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Where are the 17KV High Voltage Power Supplies located and what cools them?
- Located in Forward Power Conversion Room; cooled by SPY SKID
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Where are the 45KV High Voltage Power Supplies located and what do they provide power to?
- Located in Middle Power Conversion Room; provide power to Drivers
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What is the Radio Frequency Monitor (RFM) role in the SPY-1D radar chain?
First stage of power amplification
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Where is the Radio Frequency Monitor (RFM) located and how is it cooled?
- Location: RADAR Room 2
- Cooling: SPY SKID
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What are Drivers in the SPY-1D system used for?
Produce Low Power output when two are used
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Where are Drivers located and how are they cooled?
- Location: Radar Room 2
- Cooling: SPY SKID
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What is the composition and role of the Final Power Amplifiers (FPA)?
- Contains 32 Cross Field Amplifiers (16 in each FPA)
- Utilized in producing High Power
- Third stage of power amplification
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Where are the Final Power Amplifiers located and how are they cooled?
- Location: RADAR Room 2
- Cooling: SPY SKID
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Where are the SPY arrays located and how are they cooled?
- Location: Ship's superstructure 03 LVL
- Cooling: Ship's Chilled Water via blowers
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What are the two levels of SPY-1D power output and their ranges?
- Low Power: 250-400KW
- High Power: 4-6.4MW
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How many SPG-62 illuminators does the ship have and what fire control system is mentioned?
- 3 SPG-62 Illuminators
- MK 99 Mod 8 Fire Control System (FCS)
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Where is Director 1 SPG-62 located and where is its equipment?
- Director 1: 06 Level forward above the bridge
- Equipment location: RADAR Room 1
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What equipment does Director 1 consist of and how is it cooled?
- Consists of MK 15 Data Conversion Cabinet (DCC), Transmitter Cabinet, Director Controller
- Transmitter cooled by SPY SKID; MK 15 and Director Controller air cooled
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Where are Directors 2 and 3 located and where is their equipment?
- Director 2: 05 Level aft behind aft stacks exhaust
- Director 3: 04 Level aft forward of CIWS
- Equipment location: RADAR Room 3
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What equipment do Directors 2/3 include and how are components cooled?
- Consists of MK 15 DCC(1), Transmitters(2), Director Controllers(2)
- Transmitters cooled by SPY SKID; MK 15 and Director Controllers air cooled
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What is the primary function of the MK 15 Data Conversion Cabinet (DCC)?
Converts digital control signals from WCS to analog for director functions.
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How many illuminators does one MK 15 DCC cabinet supply?
- Two illuminators
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What interfaces does the MK 15 DCC provide?
Interfaces with the Director Controller and the Transmitter.
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What is the function of the MK 200 Director Controller?
Receives control signals from MK 15 DCC to train and elevate the director.
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What is the role of the Transmitter Cabinets in illumination?
Receive control signals from MK 15 DCC to transmit Continuous Wave Illumination (CWI) power, illuminating the target prior to missile interception.
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How are the Transmitter Cabinets cooled?
Cooled by SPY SKID.
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What system and conversion do the 400Hz Converter Groups perform?
Hobart 180ADV system that converts 440VAC 60Hz to 450VAC 400Hz for weapon systems.
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How many 400Hz converter cabinets are there and how are they distributed?
Six cabinets total, 3 per conversion room.
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Where are the 400Hz converter groups located?
Located in the forward (FWD) and aft (AFT) power conversion rooms.
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What capabilities does the Remote 400Hz Control Panel provide and where is it located?
Remotely controls forward and aft 400Hz; located in CSMC.
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How many Mission Critical Enclosures (MCE) are there and how are they cooled?
Sixteen MCEs, cooled by EEFCs.
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In which spaces are the MCEs located?
Located in CSER 2 and CSER 3.
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How many Computer Program Cabinets are listed in the MCE and what count is given?
- Six Computer Program Cabinets
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What additional cabinet types and counts are included in the MCE?
- 2 Network Cabinets (ALIS)
- 2 AEGIS Conversion Equipment Group Cabinets (ACEG)
- 2 AEGIS Storage Area Network Cabinets (ASAN)
- 1 Digital Video Distribution System (DiVDS)
- 2 Radar Signal Distribution Switchboard Cabinets (RSDS)
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What is the primary function of the Command & Decision (CND) computer in AEGIS?
CND controls all interfaces and data flow through AWS and ACS and contains the Central Track Store Location (CTSL) to generate one tactical picture for watch standers.
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What is the Central Track Store Location (CTSL) used for?
CTSL collects and integrates track data from all available sensors onboard to generate one tactical picture in CIC.
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How does CND's 'Doctrine' feature assist watch standers?
Doctrine is a CND function that automates watch stander actions using IF>Then rules to speed tactical responses and reduce workload.
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What is the role of the SPY computer regarding track data?
The SPY computer receives SPY track data from the Signal Processor (SIGPRO) and sends it to CND for collection in the CTSL.
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What interface does the SPY computer provide for radar configuration?
The SPY computer interfaces with the RSC console to configure and control the SPY radar.
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What does the Aegis Lan Interconnect System (ALIS) consist of?
ALIS consists of two Cisco 6509 core switches located inside the two Network Cabinet MCEs, one in CSER2 and one in CSER3.
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What is the purpose of the AEGIS Display System (ADS)?
ADS is the human machine interface that allows watch stander control of ACS and displays tactical data for situational awareness.
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How many ADS consoles are there and where are they located?
There are 18 ADS consoles: 16 in CIC, 1 in SSES, and 1 in the Pilot House.
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What are two primary functions of the Weapons Control System (WCS)?
WCS selects the preferred weapon for engagements based on range and doctrine, and continuously calculates the fire control solution for missile intercept guidance.
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What is the primary use of the Operational Readiness Testing System (ORTS)?
ORTS allows monitoring, troubleshooting, and testing of AEGIS equipment and is primarily used for SPY and FCS fault detection and isolation (FD/FI).
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What capability does the Advanced Training Domain (ATD) provide and where is it located?
ATD allows integrated training of multiple ships and units together (multiplayer) and is located in CSER 2.
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How is AN/USG-2B Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) described in the guide?
CEC is described as a network, not a link; its equipment rack is in CSER 4 and its environmental cooler is in Director Room 1.
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Overview
- Purpose: concise study notes for AEGIS Combat Systems / Air Warfare ESWS focusing on SPY-1D(V), supporting subsystems, FCS, power/cooling, and key AEGIS computers.
- Emphasize components, locations, cooling/power dependencies, and roles in tactical data flow.
Nine elements of AEGIS (high-level)
- SPY – AN/SPY-1D(V) (3D air search and track radar)
- CND – Command & Decision
- WCS – Weapons Control System
- ADS – AEGIS Display System
- FCS – Fire Control System
- SM – Standard Missile
- ORTS – Operational Readiness Testing System
- ATD – Advanced Training Domain
- VLS – Vertical Launching System
SPY-1D(V) Radar — purpose and capability
- Type: 3D phased-array radar providing range, bearing, and elevation (X,Y,Z).
- Maximum search range: 256 nm.
- Arrays: 4 antenna arrays, located in superstructure (03 level).
- Power output modes: Low Power (250–400 kW) and High Power (4–6.4 MW).
SPY functional groups and roles
- Support Group: SPY SKID, Electronic Dry Air Distribution, EEFCs; provides environmental and power support.
- Transmitter Group: RFM, Drivers, FPAs, HVPS; performs power amplification stages.
- Antenna Group: 4 arrays and receiver cabinets; handles radiation and reception.
- Signal Processor Group: MMSP; produces digital tracks from RF returns.
- Control Group: SPY computer programs and NGP; manages radar control and mode.
Cooling and environmental gear
- SPY SKID (HD-1140A): demineralized water loop cooled by seawater; cools RFM, HVPS, Drivers, FPAs, and FCS transmitters; located lower level aft/starboard AUX 1.
- Electronic Dry Air Distribution: dry air to waveguides to prevent arcing during transmission; panels in Radar Rooms 1/2/3.
- EEFC (Electronic Equipment Fluid Cooler): ship chilled water cooled units (4 locations) that cool MMSP, MCE, and sonar cabinets; located in Sonar2, CSER2, CSER3, CSER4.
- Array cooling: arrays cooled by ship chilled water via blowers.
Signal chain and RF amplification stages
- Radio Frequency Monitor (RFM): first stage power amplification/monitoring; located in Radar Room 2; cooled by SPY SKID.
- Drivers (3): second stage; two drivers required to produce low power; located in Radar Room 2; cooled by SPY SKID.
- Final Power Amplifiers (FPAs, 2): third stage; produce high power, contain 32 Cross Field Amplifiers (CFAs) total (16 per FPA); located in Radar Room 2; cooled by SPY SKID.
- High Voltage Power Supplies: 17 kV (4 units) feed FPAs, 45 kV (3 units) feed drivers; all cooled by SPY SKID and located in power conversion rooms.
SPY arrays and performance
- Arrays provide 3D coverage and are sited high in the superstructure for unobstructed scan.
- Power modes determine detection/surveillance range and PRF/duty cycles used.
MK 99 Mod 8 Fire Control System (FCS) and SPG-62 illuminators
- Ship has 3 SPG-62 illuminators (Directors 1–3) with specific locations:
- Director 1: 06 level forward (above bridge), equipment in Radar Room 1.
- Director 2: 05 level aft (behind stacks), equipment in Radar Room 3.
- Director 3: 04 level aft (forward of CIWS), equipment in Radar Room 3.
- Director equipment: MK 15 Data Conversion Cabinet (DCC), Transmitter Cabinet, MK 200 Director Controller.
- Transmitters cooled by SPY SKID; MK 15 and director controllers are air cooled.
MK 15 DCC, MK 200, and Transmitters — roles
- MK 15 DCC: converts digital WCS commands to analog signals for director control; one DCC can support two illuminators.
- MK 200 Director Controller: receives DCC signals to train/elevate the director.
- Transmitter Cabinets: produce continuous wave illumination (CWI) used to illuminate targets during terminal engagement; cooled by SPY SKID.
Power conversion: 400 Hz system
- Two 400 Hz converter groups (Hobart 180ADV), each with 3 cabinets per conversion room.
- Function: convert 440 VAC 60 Hz to 450 VAC 400 Hz for weapon systems and SSABTS.
- Remote 400 Hz control panels allow remote switching of forward and aft converters (panel in CSMC).
AEGIS Computer Network and MCEs
- AEGIS Computer Network Technician (ACNT) manages machine environment and networking.
- Mission Critical Enclosures (MCE, 16): housed in CSER2 and CSER3; cooled by EEFCs. Key contents:
- Computer Program Cabinets for CND, WCS, SPY, ADS, MP, ORTS, ATD
- 2 ALIS network cabinets (Cisco 6509 core switches)
- ACEG, ASAN (storage), DiVDS, RSDS switchboards
Command & Decision (CND)
- Central tactical decision system that aggregates sensor tracks into a fused picture via the Central Track Store Location (CTSL).
- Implements doctrine as programmable IF→THEN rules to automate watchstander responses and reduce workload.
SPY (computer) and integration
- Receives digital tracks from the SPY signal processor (SIGPRO) and forwards these to CND for inclusion in CTSL.
- Interfaces with the RSC console for radar configuration and control.
Aegis LAN Interconnect System (ALIS)
- Core network: two Cisco 6509 switches located in the two ALIS network MCE cabinets (CSER2 and CSER3).
- Connects AWS modules and integrates AEGIS Weapon System into the Combat System.
AEGIS Display System (ADS)
- 18 consoles (16 in CIC, 1 SSES, 1 Pilot House) providing HMI for watchstanders to control ACS and view tactical data.
Weapons Control System (WCS)
- Selects and directs preferred weapons for engagements per doctrine and range.
- Continuously computes fire control solutions and uplinks midcourse guidance to SM-2 via SPY uplink.
ORTS, ATD, and CEC
- ORTS: system-level monitoring, fault detection/isolation, and testing primarily for SPY and FCS.
- ATD: located in CSER2; supports integrated multi-unit training (simulations, multi-ship exercises).
- AN/USG-2B CEC: a networked cooperative engagement capability; equipment in CSER4 with a dedicated environmental cooler located in Director Room 1.
Quick reference: locations and cooling types
- Radar Room 1: Director 1 equipment, MK 15 DCC for Director 1.
- Radar Room 2: RFM, Drivers, FPAs, MMSP presence; cooled by SPY SKID and EEFCs.
- Radar Room 3 and CSER spaces: Director 2/3 gear, MCEs, network cabinets; cooled by EEFCs and SPY SKID where applicable.
- Cooling summary: SPY SKID for high-power RF gear; EEFCs for electronics racks; ship chilled water for arrays and EEFC heat exchange; dry air for waveguides.
Study tips and what to memorize
- Memorize the nine AEGIS elements and each element's primary role.
- Know the SPY signal chain: RFM → Drivers → FPA → Arrays and which are cooled by SPY SKID.
- Remember locations: where MCEs, Radar Rooms, and directors are generally sited.
- Understand the data flow: SPY SIGPRO → SPY computer → CND (CTSL) → WCS → SPY uplink to missile.
- Recall key support systems: EEFC, SPY SKID, 400 Hz converters, ORTS, ATD, CEC.
Example scenario (brief)
- SPY detects contact → MMSP produces tracks → SPY computer forwards tracks to CND (CTSL) → CND applies doctrine → WCS selects weapon and computes fire control solution → MK 15/DCC + MK 200 drive SPG-62 to illuminate target and SPY uplink sends midcourse guidance to missile.