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Title: Testing No.002
Document Number: RTAF-TESNG-002/2004
Classification: Confidential
Security Level: NSST Protocol + Maximum Secure Encrypted Method
Date: February 28, 2004
XI. IntroductionX
Background and Objective
HTMS Khamfan Multi-Role Guided Missile Frigate (MRGMF), or commonly known as Naresuan-class Frigate, has been selected to participate in the Testing No.002/2004 of the Republic Thai Armed Forces. After the successful testing of previous iteration, the Republic Navy continues to experiment in the capability of its surface fleet to ensure that it has comprehensive knowledge during the defending of its nation's maritime interests. The goal of this testing is to confirm the theorical understanding that the Naresuan-class can guide six missiles of any type at the same time.
XII. Command and ControlX
2.1 Guidance
This operation is conducted under the guidance of the commander of the Naval Expeditionary Group One, and approval from Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang.
XIII. Operational ForcesX
Republic Navy First Fleet
- Naval Expeditionary Group Two (NEG2)
- [1] Naresuan-class Frigate
- 150 Crews
- [1] Naresuan-class Frigate
4.1 Initial Deployment
All personnel will be reported to the respective base with all necessary equipment per the Defense Ministry documents.
4.2 Communication
Effective communication among all the units must be maintained. Any unidentified or suspicious activity must be reported to the command center immediately.
4.3 Rules of Engagement
Engagement will be per the established Rule of Engagement (ROE) with the application of international laws. The use of force must be proportionate, and only used in self-defense or to deter identified threats after all non-lethal methods have been exhausted unless specified otherwise by the ROE.
4.4 Support
Logistic support, including fuel, supplies, and maintenance, will be provided by the respective naval bases.
XV. CoordinationX
5.1 Inter-agency
Liaise with maritime agencies such as the Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force to ensure maximum coverage and sharing of intelligence.
5.2 International
In case any foreign vessels or units are involved, contact must be established with the respective embassies or consulates and the situation must be reported to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
XVI. ConclusionX
The Defense Ministry has mobilized all necessary resources for the deployment of Testing No.002/2004. The Defense Ministry expects that its contribution will represent its dedication to ever adapting to the best practice to protect national maritime interests.
[Signature]
Sutin Klungsang
Defence Minister
[Signature]
Thaksin Shinawatra
Prime Minister, Republic of Thailand
Document Clearance:
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The National Intelligence Agency
The Republic Thai Air Force Command Center
The Republic Thai Navy Command Center
The Republic Thai Armed Forces Special Warfare & Operation Command
Distribution List:
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The National Intelligence Agency
The Republic Thai Air Force Command Center
The Republic Thai Navy Command Center
The Republic Thai Police
The Republic Armed Forces Headquarters
The Republic Thai Air Defense Command
The Naval Special Warfare Command
The Air Force Security Force Command
Displacement
- 2,985 tons full load
Length
- 120.5 m
Beam
- 13.7 m
Draught
- 6 m
Propulsion
2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines and
2 × MTU 20V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration.
Speed
- 32 knots (59 km/h) max
Range
- 4000 nmi(7408 km) at 18 kn
- 5600 nmi (10371.2km) at 12 kn
Complement
- 150 crew
Sensors and processing systems
- Saab Sea Giraffe AMD 3D surveillance radar (180 km)
- Thales LW08 long range search radar (270 km)
- Raytheon AN/SPS-64 Navigation radar (50-64 nm (92.6-118 km))
- Selex IFF SIT422CI&M425
- Saab 9LV Mk.4 with Saab TIDLS combat management system
- 2 × Saab CEROS 200 Fire Control Radar
- TactiCall Integrated Naval Communication System
- Thales STIR Fire Control Radar (I-band 120 km; K-band 36 km)
- Saab Link-E/G Tactical Information Datalink System (TIDLS)
- 1 x Saab EOS 500 electro-optical fire control director
- Kelvin Hughes SharpEye™ radar
- Kelvin Hughes Naval MantaDigital™ software
- AviaSatcom Link-RTN Tactical Information Datalink System (TIDLS)
- Link-11 (TADIL-A) Tactical Information Datalink System (TIDLS)
- Automatic Identification System (AIS)
- Meteorological System
- Atlas DSQS-24d sonar (Active: 6-9 KHz | Passive 1-11 KHz) (Effective range 15 km Max: 40 km)
Electronic warfare & decoys
- ESM ITT ES-3601 (AN/SLQ-4) (Effective range: 80 km; Maximum range: 100 km)
- ECM Type 984-1 noise jammer Type 981-3 deception jammer (Effective range: 80 km; Maximum range: 100 km)
- 6 × Decoys Terma SKWS (C-Guard) for 24 x Terma DL-12T and 24 x Terma Mk.137
- C-Guard inventory included 12 Mk214 Seduction Chaff rounds, designed to confuse enemy radar systems; 12 Mk216 Distraction Chaff rounds,
used to divert incoming missiles away from the ship; 6 Mk245 "GIANT" IR Rounds, which were especially effective against heat-seeking missiles;
and 18 Mk251 "Siren" Active Decoy Rounds, capable of deflecting enemy anti-ship missiles by replicating the ship's radar signature.
Armament
Artillery:
1 × 5 in/54 (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 2 naval gun with 500 rounds of 127 x 835mm .R
Gun:
2 × 30mm MSI-DSL DS30MR automated small caliber gun with 2,000 rounds of 30×173mm
SSM Missile:
8 × RGM-84(L) Harpoon Block II (278 km range) in 2 × quadruple SSM launcher
SAM Missile:
8 cell Mk.41 vertical launch system for 32 x RIM-162 ESSM
Torpedoes
2 × triple 324 mm Mk-32 Mod.5 tubes for 6 x Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo[/SPOLIER]
- 2,985 tons full load
Length
- 120.5 m
Beam
- 13.7 m
Draught
- 6 m
Propulsion
2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines and
2 × MTU 20V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration.
Speed
- 32 knots (59 km/h) max
Range
- 4000 nmi(7408 km) at 18 kn
- 5600 nmi (10371.2km) at 12 kn
Complement
- 150 crew
Sensors and processing systems
- Saab Sea Giraffe AMD 3D surveillance radar (180 km)
- Thales LW08 long range search radar (270 km)
- Raytheon AN/SPS-64 Navigation radar (50-64 nm (92.6-118 km))
- Selex IFF SIT422CI&M425
- Saab 9LV Mk.4 with Saab TIDLS combat management system
- 2 × Saab CEROS 200 Fire Control Radar
- TactiCall Integrated Naval Communication System
- Thales STIR Fire Control Radar (I-band 120 km; K-band 36 km)
- Saab Link-E/G Tactical Information Datalink System (TIDLS)
- 1 x Saab EOS 500 electro-optical fire control director
- Kelvin Hughes SharpEye™ radar
- Kelvin Hughes Naval MantaDigital™ software
- AviaSatcom Link-RTN Tactical Information Datalink System (TIDLS)
- Link-11 (TADIL-A) Tactical Information Datalink System (TIDLS)
- Automatic Identification System (AIS)
- Meteorological System
- Atlas DSQS-24d sonar (Active: 6-9 KHz | Passive 1-11 KHz) (Effective range 15 km Max: 40 km)
Electronic warfare & decoys
- ESM ITT ES-3601 (AN/SLQ-4) (Effective range: 80 km; Maximum range: 100 km)
- ECM Type 984-1 noise jammer Type 981-3 deception jammer (Effective range: 80 km; Maximum range: 100 km)
- 6 × Decoys Terma SKWS (C-Guard) for 24 x Terma DL-12T and 24 x Terma Mk.137
- C-Guard inventory included 12 Mk214 Seduction Chaff rounds, designed to confuse enemy radar systems; 12 Mk216 Distraction Chaff rounds,
used to divert incoming missiles away from the ship; 6 Mk245 "GIANT" IR Rounds, which were especially effective against heat-seeking missiles;
and 18 Mk251 "Siren" Active Decoy Rounds, capable of deflecting enemy anti-ship missiles by replicating the ship's radar signature.
Armament
Artillery:
1 × 5 in/54 (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 2 naval gun with 500 rounds of 127 x 835mm .R
Gun:
2 × 30mm MSI-DSL DS30MR automated small caliber gun with 2,000 rounds of 30×173mm
SSM Missile:
8 × RGM-84(L) Harpoon Block II (278 km range) in 2 × quadruple SSM launcher
SAM Missile:
8 cell Mk.41 vertical launch system for 32 x RIM-162 ESSM
Torpedoes
2 × triple 324 mm Mk-32 Mod.5 tubes for 6 x Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo[/SPOLIER]
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