V56B

Description

Directs, coordinates, monitors, and manages the performance of AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Sonar Control manned watch stations. Interprets sensor and support equipment outputs, recognizes and responds to environmental and tactical changes, and provides continuous tactical advice. Obtains and maintains a full understanding of the USW situation and makes effective use of the system's sensor and processing resources to achieve mission success. Performs all internal and external communications between the Sonar Control Watch Team and all other ship Watch Teams. Oversees the operation of the Undersea Warfare Combat System (UWCS) in all tactical situations to effectively classify, localize, track, and attack USW and small object contacts. Supervises contact handling, track management coordination working with the plot team in developing TMA solutions; and coordinating contact classification changes between the Sonar Control and Combat Information Center teams. Recognizes and interprets system alerts and degraded/casualty indications. Operates the System Resource Manager (SRM) to perform system reconfiguration, clear faults, or assist the maintenance technician with UWCS troubleshooting.