FORACS

Acronym of Fleet Operational Readiness Accuracy Check Site, a facility for measuring the bearing and range accuracy of sensor systems on ships, submarines, and aircraft.

Noun

  1. Acronym of Fleet Operational Readiness Accuracy Check Site, a facility for measuring the bearing and range accuracy of sensor systems on ships, submarines, and aircraft.
    • The USN originally operated five FORACS ranges at Barking Sands, Hawaii, San Clemente Island, California, Fisher's Island, New York, Andros Island, Bahamas and St Croix, US Virgin Islands.