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Combat Control System Mark 2 (CCS MK 2)

Primary Purpose Provides 'Los Angeles' and 'Ohio' class

submarines with fire-control capabilities for

Tomahawk missiles and torpedoes.

Sub-Functions Submarine contact correlation, Over-The-Horizon

Targeting (OTH-T), and Target Motion Analysis

(TMA).

Equipment Requirements AN/UYK-43 & one UYK-44 Computer (being upgraded

to AN/UYQ-70 processors).

Connectivity Requirements TADIXS-A, TADIXS-B, OTCIXS, LINK-11, LINK-16,

GCCS, SSCIXS.

Crypto Requirements Electronic Key Management.

Normal Locations US Navy nuclear submarines (Los Angeles and Ohio

class) submarine control room and remote

displays.

Information Managed Sonar, navigation, and off-ship sensor and

contact data for weapons control.

Products Created Targeting to applicable weapons systems and

multiple contact management.

Lead Service/Contractor US Navy/Raytheon.

Current Fielding Status CCS MK 2 is currently fielded on about 25% of the

submarine force; fielding will be completed in

FY 07.

Known Problems The MIL-SPEC design of the system has limited

functionality growth potential and system

flexibility; an upgrade to COTS technology is

underway.

DIICOE Compliance Rating Certified.

Point of Contact Mr. Paul Hixon, Program Manager. Phone (202)

781-1335

Updated by Capt Matthew A. Woodhead, USMC, CCSC-01

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