Which designation correctly matches the USV nomenclature?

• A. AN/ALW-2
• B. AN/ALQ-63
• C. AN/PRC-117F
• D. AN/PRC-152

Answer: (A)

USV equipment designations follow the AN/ prefix with a two-letter function block, a dash, and a version number. This format identifies standardized gear across naval platforms, including unmanned surface vehicles. The ALW-2 fits this pattern and is consistent with how USV-related gear would be cataloged, with ALW representing a specific equipment family and the trailing 2 indicating its version.

The other designations are well-known in different contexts: ALQ-63 is an airborne electronic warfare system used on aircraft; PRC-117F and PRC-152 are portable or vehicle-mounted radios used for voice/data communications. These are not the nomenclature typically applied to USV equipment in the same way, so they don’t match the USV designation pattern as closely.

Hence, the designation that aligns with USV nomenclature is the one featuring ALW-2.