Near Surface Detection Mission Module is used for?

• A. Detection of near-surface contacts
• B. Deep-sea mining
• C. Airspace surveillance
• D. Submarine refueling

Answer: (A)

The capability being tested is sensing and identifying objects that are close to the water’s surface. The Near Surface Detection Mission Module is built to provide a dedicated sensing package that locates, tracks, and classifies contacts operating near the surface—think small boats, debris, or other near-surface hazards and threats—so the ship can maintain awareness and respond as needed in littoral environments. This aligns with operations where surface activity and near-surface threats matter most, helping to monitor traffic and potential risks just below or at the surface. It isn’t about mining on the sea floor, it isn’t about detecting aircraft in the airspace, and it isn’t about refueling submarines, so the near-surface contact detection role is the best fit.