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LT Catherine Eyrich
Enlisted in US Navy as a Cryptologic
Technician in January 1994 Picked up NROTC scholarship (Fleet Input) Commissioned December 15, 2000 from NROTC, University of Arizona Attended Flight School, Winged May 2002 EA-6B ECMO Deployed in support of OIF
NS 201
Weapons SYSTEMS
Basic characteristics and capabilities of major weapons systems and platforms Naval Command and Control Communication security Application of electronics systems, communication theory, electromagnetic wave theory
NS 201 cont.
Physical properties of sound travel in water Fluid dynamics Fire control solutions: ballistics, propulsion, launching, and guidance Countermeasure principles Space and Electronic Warfare
Grading System
Class Attendance is Mandatory
Place of assigned duty
Chapter 1
Basic Definitions
Weapons: Instruments of offensive or defensive combat...something to fight with.
Basic Definitions
Basic Definitions
Weapon Systems: Combination of a weapon and the equipment used to bring the destructive power of the weapon against the enemy.
AN means the nomenclature complies with the system jointly adopted by U.S. armed forces (Army- Navy). First S identifies installation type
...water surface craft.
First Geneva Convention 1864: Care of wounded soldiers In 1949 Conventions were revised and expanded:
Convention I: Wounded and sick Convention II: Wounded and shipwrecked at sea Convention III: Prisoners of War Convention IV: Civilians under enemy control
LOAC
Combatant
A combatant is any member of the armed forces, man or woman, except medical and religious personnel. in combat they are quite clearly armed and do not attempt to disguise their military intentions.
Rules of Engagement
Not the same for every situation
Key Principles
Military Necessity
Accomplish legitimate military objectives
Distinction
Discriminating between lawful combatant targets and noncombatant targets
Proportionality
Restricts degree of force to that needed to accomplish the military objective
LOAC Rules
AN INDIVIDUAL SAILOR REMAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER ACTIONS AND IS EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH THE LOAC
Questions?