COMBAT

Combat Department

 

Naval Combat Information Operator

Naval Communicator

Naval Electronic Sensor Operator

Sonar Operator

Meteorological Technician

 

Naval Combat Information Operators (NCI OP)

 

Naval Combat Information Operators (NCI OPs) are responsible for the operation of all shipboard surveillance radars and associated equipment onboard HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC. NCIOPs will operate the Command Control Communications Computers and Intelligence systems, known as (C4I). Through the occupation they are given greater responsibility, for example, being accountable for the compilation of the tactical Air, Surface and Subsurface pictures, which are provided to Command for tactical decisions. NCI Ops are highly versatile operators who are integral members of the VILLE DE QUEBEC’s Combat Team.

  As members of the ship’s Combat Information Organization, Naval Combat Information Operators assist and advise the ship’s Command in Navigation (Anti-Collision), Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), utilizing data derived from passive and active systems during operational deployments, tasking and local area exercises 

Configure and operate the Command Control System (CCS), ships Radars, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Feature, C4I Systems, Multi data Links, Global Command and Control System, information processing systems, Shipborne Integrated Communication (SHINCOM) equipment and related sub-systems

Analyze equipment and system performance, conductivity and faults on all associated Combat Information (CI) equipment using Built-In, Integrated Test Equipment (BITE) and perform basic on-line fault diagnostic procedures

Collect, correlate, record, analyze, display, and disseminate all tactical information utilizing military databases, e-mail and intelligence in the Operations Room. This information is provided from local, national and international sources
 

Maintain classified logs and publications, including performing corrections, doing amendments, inserting and removing pages and page mustering corrected publications

 

Naval Communicators (NAV COMM)

 

Naval Communicators (NAV COMMs) are trained in all areas of naval communications, including radio Teletype, computer networking, satellite, tactical voice and visual communications. Onboard VILLE DE QUEBEC, they provide real-time tactical information by voice radio, inter-ship radio Teletype and visual signaling. They also operate and manage a variety of sophisticated systems including classified and unclassified computer networks, a computer-based message processing network, radio communication control systems, as well as cryptographic and satellite equipment. 

 Operate onboard communications systems including shipboard radio/satellite equipment, message processing systems, and cryptographic equipment
 

Administer Local Area Networks (LANs), including basic PC maintenance, network troubleshooting, assigning user profiles, configuring network protocols, configuring networks, and performing system/file back-up and restore

Communicate inter-ship by ship/shore radio teletype, ship/shore satellite, voice and radio teletype, video conferencing, chat, facsimile, email, tactical international and administrative voice radio, flashing light (Morse code), flag signaling and semaphore

Advise Command on tactical signaling and ship maneuvering, and encode/decode and disseminate tactical and maneuvering signals

Perform and advise on shipboard flag ceremonial procedures. 

Naval Electronic Sensor Operators (NES OP)

 

Naval Electronic Sensor Operators (NES OPs) are responsible for the operation of Radar & Radio detection devices, Radar Jamming Systems and Decoys, and gun/ missile-firing equipment carried on major naval warships. As members of the VILLE DE QUEBEC’s Combat Team, they aid in detecting, locating and identifying friendly and enemy submarines, ships and aircraft. They also aid in the engagement of the enemy and in the defense of their own ship from threats. As NES OPs progress in skill and rank, they begin to supervise various occupational functions and may advance to supervisory positions where they will direct the Above Water Warfare Team in defense of the ship. Specific duties of the NES OP include:

Operate radar detection equipment to detect, locate and identify unknown, friendly and enemy radars at sea and those located ashore on coastlines. NES OPs who have received specialized training in the analysis of radar signals also analyze and provide intelligence information on radars identified

Operate radio detection equipment to detect and listen to communications from other submarines, ships, aircraft and shore bases

Operate gun/missile-firing equipment used to defend the ship against various threats such as missiles and bombs. The NES OP is involved in firing and controlling the ship’s main gun systems, close-in weapon systems and the launching of anti-air and anti-surface missiles

Conduct intelligence and evidence gathering using the equipment listed above as well as specialized photographic equipment. While performing these duties, NES OPs work with highly classified material and sometimes assist other government agencies such as the federal Fisheries Department or the RCMP

 

At sea, the Senior NES OP (Petty Officer 1st Class) is responsible to Command for the coordination of all Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) sensors and weapons. The Senior NES OP is responsible for training, coordinating and managing the AWW Team. 

Sonar Operators (SONAR OP)

 

The Sonar Operator (SONAR OP) can be employed in three distinct areas of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations: surface ships, submarines, or Integrated Undersea Surveillance (IUSS). The SONAR OP is responsible for the operation of active and passive acoustic equipment, communication equipment, noise monitoring, recording and bathythermograph equipment, and acoustic range prediction systems. As an integral member of the Operations Team, the SON OP searches, detects, tracks, localizes, classifies, correlates and disseminates acoustic information. One of the SONAR OPs key duties is to gather, evaluate and present oceanographic data to the Command Team. As part of the ship’s intelligence gathering team, the SONAR OP also compiles and analyzes acoustic intelligence information. Specific duties of the SONAR OP include:

Operate all active and passive sonar, sonar simulators, communication equipment, bathythermograph equipment and sonobuoys

Perform operator function checks on equipment by using Built-in Test Equipment, Integrated Test Equipment, and basic on-line fault diagnostic procedures

Assist in the development of command decisions by compiling and analyzing sonar and intelligence data

Gather, evaluate and present oceanographic data

Identify the significant features of displayed oceanographic data

Convert analyzed oceanographic and acoustic data into comprehensive reports

Maintain status boards, charts and watchkeeping records

Maintain geographical, operational and tactical plots

Operate data transmission systems

Draft operational and administrative message traffic

Perform seamanship duties such as helmsman, bridge lookout, boatswain’s mate and life buoy sentry

Perform administrative functions, as necessary

At sea, the Senior Sonar Operator (Petty Officer 1st Class) is responsible to Command for the coordination of all Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) sensors and weapons. The Senior TAS OP is responsible for training, coordinating and managing the ASW Team. Ashore, the Senior Sonar Operator could be employed in an Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) where he would be responsible for the tactical employment of Acoustic Surveillance Towed Array Sensor Ships and Fixed Arrays Sensors, in direct support of forces at sea and intelligence commands. 

Meteorological Technicians (MET TECH)

 

Meteorological Technicians (MET TECH) are employed in observing, briefing and forecasting weather conditions in support of operations onboard HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC.

Observe and record surface, marine and upper air weather conditions
Process, analyze and interpret meteorological information operate and maintain specialized meteorological instruments and equipment
Brief wing and ship unit personnel on actual and expected weather conditions
Forecast weather conditions

Date modified:

2/16/2005

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