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What is condition 2SQ?
Condition 2SQ is a state of readiness where the system can be quickly brought up to launch the missiles. This is typically set when leaving port and preparing for strategic patrol and remains in that condition until returning to port (setting 4SQ) or preparing to launch (setting 1SQ).
What does it mean to spin up a missile?
When battle stations was announced “Man Battle Stations Missile, Spin up all missiles”. This literally meant to energize the guidance gyros, which spin at high speeds in order to work. It was preparation for all out war. It became for thousands of cold war sailors, slang.
Was Crimson Tide a book?
Crimson tide : a novel (Book, 1995) [WorldCat.org]
Who makes the Trident submarine?
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
The Trident II D-‐5 ballistic missiles are submarine-‐launched and built by Lockheed Martin Space Systems, California. They are deployed by the US Navy and the Royal Navy (4): those deployed by the RN are leased from America.
What is submarine fired?
A submarine-launched missile is a missile that can be launched from a submarine. They include ballistic missiles (SLBMs) and cruise missiles (SLCMs). SLBMs are launched vertically; some other types are fired through the submarine’s torpedo tubes.
What is a underwater missile?
torpedo, cigar-shaped, self-propelled underwater missile, launched from a submarine, surface vessel, or airplane and designed for exploding upon contact with the hulls of surface vessels and submarines.
What does Roll Tide mean?
Roll Tide is a phrase trademarked by the University of Alabama. It is a cheer used to rally fans of the college’s athletics teams, known as the Crimson Tide.
What age is Gene Hackman?
91 years (January 30, 1930)
Gene Hackman/Age
What does Conn mean on a submarine?
The conn, also spelled con, cun, conne, cond, conde, and cund, is the status of being in control of a ship’s movements while at sea.