
Key Features and Screens in the Simulation

The key features and screens in the simulation are described briefly 
below.

Area of Operations (AO) Map:  The Area of Operations Map provides a view 
of the area of operations for your current mission. 
Tactical Plot Map:  The Tactical Plot Map allows you to identify and 
attack targets. Your ability to interpret and act on the information you 
see in the Tactical Plot Map is critical to your success in the 
simulation. From the Tactical Plot Map, you can control the course, speed,
firing range, weapon selection and other tactical decisions of friendly 
and enemy ships, aircraft and submarines. An easy-to-use interface allows 
you to change the parameters of a mission to see how these choices affect 
the outcome of battle.

The Combat Information Center (CIC):  The CIC is an entry point to the 
sensor stations on the ship. Most of the sensors and maps in the 
simulation are shown as workstations on the CIC Screen. The CIC Screen 
offers a visual display of the powerful systems at your command, but you 
can access all of the sensors using global keyboard commands as well.

