FIRE-CONTROL RADAR FUNDAMENTALS

FIRE CONTROLMAN, VOLUME 2, FIRE-CONTROL RADAR FUNDAMENTALS NAVEDTRA 12404 Prepared by the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC), Pensacola, Florida Congratulations! By enrolling in this course, you have demonstrated a desire to improve yourself and the Navy Remember, however, this self-study course is only one part of the total Navy training program. Practical experience. schools, selected reading, and your desire to succeed are also necessary to successfully round out a fully meaningful training program. You have taken an important step in self-improvement. Keep up the good work. HOW TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE SUCCESSFULLY ERRATA: If an errata comes with this course, make all indicated changes or corrections before you start any assig- nment. Do not change or correct the associated text or assignments in any other way. ASSIGNMENTS: The text pages that you are to study are listed at the beginning of each assignment. Study these pages carefully before attempting to answer the questions in the course. Pay close attention to tables and i Illustrations because they contain information that will help you under- stand the text. Read the learning objectives provided at the beginning of each chapter or topic in the text and/or preced- ing each set of questions in the course. Learning objectives state what you should be able to do after studying the mate- rial. Answering the questions correctly helps you accom- plish the objectives. SELECTING YOUR ANSWERS: After studying the associated text, you should be ready to answer the questions in the assignment. Read each question carefully, then select the BEST answer. Be sure to select your answer from the subject matter in the text. You may refer freely to the text and seek advice and information from others on problems that may arise in the course. However, the answers must be the result of your own work and decisions. You are pro- hibited from referring to or copying the answers of others and from giving answers to anyone else taking the same course. Failure to follow these rules can result in suspension from the course and disciplinary action. ANSWER SHEETS: You must use answer sheets designed for this course (NETPMSA Form 1430/5, Stock Ordering Number 0502-LP-216-0100). Use the answer sheets pro- vided by your Educational Services Officer (ESO), or you may reproduce the one in the back of this course booklet. SUBMITTING COMPLETED ANSWER SHEETS: As a minimum, you should complete at least one assignment per month. Failure to meet this requirement could result in disenrollment from the course. As you complete each assignment, submit the completed answer sheet to your ESO for grading. You may submit more than one answer sheet at a time. GRADING: Your ESO will grade each answer sheet and notify you of any incorrect answers. The passing score for each assignment is 3.2. If you receive less than 3.2 on any assignment, your ESO will list the questions you answered incorrectly and give you an answer sheet marked “RE- SUBMIT.” You must redo the assignment and complete the RESUBMIT answer sheet. The maximum score you can receive for a resubmitted assignment is 3.2. COURSE COMPLETION: After you have submitted all the answer sheets and have earned at least 3.2 on each assignment, your command should give you credit for this course by making the appropriate entry in your service record. NAVAL RESERVE RETIREMENT CREDIT: If you are a member of the Naval Reserve, you will receive retire- ment points if you are authorized to receive them under current directives governing retirement of Naval Reserve personnel. For Naval Reserve retirement, this course is evaluated at 2 points. (Refer to BUPERSINST 1001.39 for more information about retirement points.) STUDENT QUESTIONS: If you have questions concern- ing the administration of this course, consult your ESO. If NRTC-i