tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579907756656776056.post1304262827620908448..comments2024-03-28T07:56:09.239-07:00Comments on Navy Matters: Foresight Is 20/20ComNavOpshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09669644332369727431noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579907756656776056.post-27449668769635581082015-08-25T19:33:40.001-07:002015-08-25T19:33:40.001-07:00The 57mm not being able to shoot straight at ...The 57mm not being able to shoot straight at 'high speeds' comes from evaluation of first of class LCS1. Its essentially a vibration problem. Doesn't seem to be a problem in latest evaluation reports on later ships. Anecdotal reports on poor 'low speed' gun accuracy may only be that, but its certainly become an internet meme.Ztev Konradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553128132098513643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579907756656776056.post-7358845255028839062015-08-24T07:26:36.342-07:002015-08-24T07:26:36.342-07:00I like the fact that he can combine critical think...I like the fact that he can combine critical thinking skills with sayings like 'horse droppings!'. :-)JFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16095723023404412328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579907756656776056.post-15071727855917204182015-08-24T04:31:55.368-07:002015-08-24T04:31:55.368-07:00SO is the Navy really tired of being a slave to Lo...SO is the Navy really tired of being a slave to LockMart for C2 systems or not? When DDG 1000 and LCS came along the Navy folks kept saying this is our chance to get away from the strangle hold LockMart has on us. <br /><br />The really smart ones said we want the proven functionality of AEGIS but with a fresh look at the Human Interface (VAB upon VAB is old). Others said anything but LockMart. And still others said AEGIS works but is 30 years old, we need to see if there are other new ideas out there. Eventually you have to drive the Studebaker down to the car lot and see what all the noise is about these anti-lock brakes and airbags is all about.<br /><br />So where is the Navy today on C2 systems? DDG 1000 is a 3 ship test/training class (that LockMart finagled their way into build the C2 portion, but at least not a clone of AEGIS). LCS is a 2 subclass set with AEGIS light (COMBATSS-21) and ICMS (a European Thales knockoff). Everything else is AEGIS (baselines 4-8/9?). And now LCS is gonna move to only AEGIS.<br /><br />Is one 30 year old CS good for the Fleet? It certainly makes training and manning easier (other than baseline differences). Is having the CS sole source to one Contractor a good idea? Usually not very.<br /><br />I have not used ICMS, but the Europeans use it, so it must work well for their smaller ships. It must be able to interface with AEGIS via datalinks because we do joint exercises with them.<br /><br />So the Navy should be forced to explain why MILLIONS of Dollars have been spent on developing and introducing ICMS into the Navy. If the Navy is happy with AEGIS/LockMart (and I am a big proponent of if it works don't fix it) then why not spec AEGIS when BOTH LCS Classes were being designed. Is there something that ICMS doesn't do (like the 57mm gun not being able to shoot straight in light seas)?<br /><br />Navy state your requirements so we can save a couple of tax dollars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579907756656776056.post-73971979012649916782015-08-21T20:00:49.609-07:002015-08-21T20:00:49.609-07:00The navy really lost an opportunity when it cut 52...The navy really lost an opportunity when it cut 52 LCS to 32, but then replaced the cut LCS with LCS again, basically making no change at all.<br /><br />Just have a look at Singapore's Littoral Mission Vessel. Very close to the same name, far more successful design and features.<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence-class_littoral_mission_vessel<br /><br />http://www.mindef.gov.sg/navy/careers/our-assets/littoral-mission-vessel.html<br /><br />http://www.janes.com/article/52732/singapore-launches-first-independence-class-littoral-mission-vessel<br /><br />I wonder if the closeness of the name to USN's LCS is delberate?<br /><br />AdrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579907756656776056.post-26253765126198028902015-08-21T15:06:23.791-07:002015-08-21T15:06:23.791-07:00And that would be foresight backed up by a command...And that would be foresight backed up by a command of history. Well done!ComNavOpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669644332369727431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579907756656776056.post-5636194447823391172015-08-21T15:05:28.630-07:002015-08-21T15:05:28.630-07:00Good point!Good point!ComNavOpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669644332369727431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579907756656776056.post-50200987680751346912015-08-21T13:33:48.247-07:002015-08-21T13:33:48.247-07:00No one ever foresaw that a critical thinker like C...No one ever foresaw that a critical thinker like ComNapOps would start a blog devoted to examining Naval procurement, training, maintenance, tactics and other policies.JInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579907756656776056.post-663035432357205552015-08-21T13:19:47.540-07:002015-08-21T13:19:47.540-07:00You know the funny thing is that the US when it in...You know the funny thing is that the US when it invaded thought that it would easily do better than the old USSR invasion in the 1980s. <br /><br />It turns out that invading and keeping a friendly government in Afghanistan is not as easy as it seems. That and the US has managed to repeat many of the mistakes that the Soviet forces made. <br /><br />Afghanistan has been said to be where empires go to die. It may be that the US is overstretching itself as well. <br /><br />I would not be surprised if in the coming years, the Taliban or some other fundamentalist group manages to take control of a large part of Afghanistan all over again. AltandMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014823246265859953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579907756656776056.post-30015422252305157412015-08-21T11:17:11.697-07:002015-08-21T11:17:11.697-07:00As the old saying goes, when you fail to plan, the...As the old saying goes, when you fail to plan, the Taliban win. This is a great blog, I appreciate the reasoned analysis. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579907756656776056.post-21885222517690645062015-08-21T11:01:22.639-07:002015-08-21T11:01:22.639-07:00A lot of failures these days were predictable, but...A lot of failures these days were predictable, but people did not listen to the critics. It's a matter of willful ignorance.<br /><br />In the case of the defense industry, it's not the best ship for the good of society that are after, it is the money. That worsens the problem a lot. <br /><br />I'd argue with economics too - it's short term profits people care about, not the good of society. AltandMainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014823246265859953noreply@blogger.com