M is equipped with inertial and optical guidance systems for improved firing accuracy and electro-optical seeker for self-homing capability. Accuracy of M is 5-7 meters with optical homing head….

The Iskander-M is equipped with a self-contained inertial navigation system (INS) and an optically guided warhead. The optical homing head can also be controlled from an airborne warning and control system (AWACS) or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This feature provides a self-homing capability to the missile. Targets can be identified by satellite, aircraft, conventional intelligence centre or a soldier. After receiving the images of the target, the onboard computer of the missile locks onto the target with its sight and directs the warhead towards the target at supersonic speed.

http://www.armyrecognition.com/russia_russian_missile_system_vehicle_uk/ss-26_iskander_iskander-m_9k720_9p78e_9t250e_stone_tactical_ballistic_missile_russian_army_russia_te.html
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/iksander-system/

AN/ALQ-188
[ATTACH=CONFIG]224275[/ATTACH]
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/an-alq-188.htm
Electronic Attack Training Pod; used with F-16, CT-133 (Canada)

AN/ALQ-167
[ATTACH=CONFIG]224276[/ATTACH]
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/an-alq-167.htm
“Yellow Veil” 0.85-18GHz ECCM/ECM Noise/Deception Jamming Pod; manufactured by Rodale; used on A-6E, EA-6A/B, EP-3J, F-14A/B, F/A-18, EC-24A, NKC-135, MQM-8G, Sea King HAS.5 (UK), Lynx (UK); British name is “YELLOW PERIL”

About that (Taiwan based) journalist: http://www.chinaspeakersbureau.info/2007/01/minnick-wendell/

And this isn’t a CBG, this would be called a task force rather than a dedicated “CSG” or “CVBG” per se.

If you object to this being called CSG/CBG/CVBG, do you think that the presence of a single Type 071 LPD warrents the designation Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG)? ESG’s don’t usually comprise a carrier. The ‘task force’ idea may not be appropriate as we’re dealing with a group with a single carrier. Alternatively, a task force (TF) is a unit or formation established to work on a single defined task or activity (so, what’s that here?).

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Your posts just go to show that carrier operations are a dangerous business. Other than that what is your point?

Regarding the nomex gloves, if they are indeed nomex what’s your point? Is the PLAN experimenting with crew safety by striking out on their own with nomex instead of using tried and true leather gloves?

You said:

You might be better served to focus on the cotton fabric gloves the PLAN deck crew are wearing and compare them to the leather work gloves the US Navy is wearing.

and assumed cotton. I put it to you it is nomex. Why nomex? Because fire is clearly one of the worst hazards for ships in general, and these in particular.

I think the interesting bit is that although the USN is a navy which incorporates many features to reduce fire and explosion risks in their ships by design as well as in procedures, and although it is very well trained and experienced in this area, it still regularly suffers from this hazard aboard its carriers. I know a little about the soviet track record in this respect, with many of the flatdecked ships suffering major fires and explosions in their machine rooms. I wonder how China/Plan will do in this respect. Nomex gloves point to attention to fire risks.

It was an LST that intercepted the Cowpens, not the 071 in the photo, I certainly wouldn’t risk such a large ship against a cruiser armed to the teeth with possibly dubious intentions.
(Chances are, there were a couple of LSTs or smaller ships on the outer edges of their training ground, while the actual “task force” could do their exercise without bother)

And this isn’t a CBG, this would be called a task force rather than a dedicated “CSG” or “CVBG” per se.

:rolleyes::stupid:

Oh, please.

In his toast in the CNO Flag Mess on 11 July – Admiral Makarov said the U.S. and Soviet Navies could take pride in the fact that they had never had any serious incidents at sea.

http://www.emmitsburg.net/archive_list/articles/misc/cww/2011/last_soviet_naval_leader.htm

Read https://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dtic.mil%2Fcgi-bin%2FGetTRDoc%3FAD%3DADA568028&ei=mzDFUs7UNc2T0AXhxYDwBw&usg=AFQjCNEOXaEIe0tpdmdfGGgdD6Djmgd1WQ&bvm=bv.58187178,d.d2k

July 30, 2008

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The U.S. Navy fired the captain and executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington on Wednesday because of a massive fire that damaged the ship in May, Navy officials said.

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/07/30/navy.captain.fired/index.html?eref=ib_topstories
more http://www.foxnews.com/story/2008/07/31/navy-blames-crew-member-smoking-for-costly-aircraft-carrier-fire/