DECK AND HISTORY Flashcards
1
Q
What type of crane do we have onboard?
A
30 ton boat & aircraft crane
2
Q
What color flare for can’t find the MOB?
A
Green
“He can’t be seen”
3
Q
What crafts fit in the well deck and how many of each?
A
1 LCU - Landing Craft Utility
2 LCACs - Landing Craft Air Cushion
14 AAVs - Amphibious Assault Vehicle
4
Q
How long is a fathom?
A
6 feet
5
Q
What is the purpose of the line up line?
A
Used as a reference line to land the helo on deck
6
Q
How long is the pre-reeved messenger?
A
800 feet
7
Q
What is the T-line used for?
A
Vertical replenishment
8
Q
How far apart are the flags on the P&D line?
A
20 feet
9
Q
What color flare for need assistance?
A
Red
“I hit my head”
10
Q
What is the first line over during an UNREP?
A
Shot line
11
Q
Special Sea & Anchor Detail?
A
Personnel assigned duties to help the ship get underway, moor, or anchor. Normally when entering or leaving port.
12
Q
What are the following terms as applied to small boats
Sea Painter
Steady Lines
A
Sea Painter - Used to keep a small boat alongside the ship
Steady Lines - Used to keep small boat steady when recovering/launching.
13
Q
What are the 4 deck warfare areas?
A
MOB
AIR
SAR
AMW
14
Q
What are the 5 ways to steer the ship?
A
Hand Electric Aft Steering Auto Pilot Remote Non Follow Up Control
15
Q
What is small stuff?
A
Line that is less than 1 3/4 inches in circumference.
16
Q
How long is the SAR swimmers tending line?
What is it made of?
A
300 yards
Polypropylene
17
Q
Words to be passed during abandon ship?
A
“Prepare to abandon ship. The nearest land bears _____ degrees magnetic, _____ miles, the nearest land is (hostile/friendly)”
18
Q
What are the life raft stations & where are they located?
A
Station 1 - Foc’sle, STBD Side;
#1,3,5,7,9+11
Station 2 - Foc’sle, Port side;
#2,4,6,8,10+12
Station 3 - Boat deck;
#13,14,15
Station 4 - Flight deck;
#16-41
19
Q
What are the whistle signals for the shot line?
When would we fire the shot line over?
A
One whistle - take cover and stand by for shot line
Two whistles - firing shot line
20
Q
What 2 hand signals from the LSE that the pilot must obey?
A
Wave off & Hold
21
Q
What are the procedures for emergency breakaway?
A
Signal emergency 5 short blast from ships whistle
Clear the station of all non essential personnel
Cease pumping
Send back probe
Detention span wire
Disconnect span wire
All lines cleared from station
22
Q
What is the bullnose used for?
A
Mooring to a pier, mooring to a buoy & towing
23
Q
Hawser
A
A heavy line over 5 inches in circumference used for towing or mooring.
24
Q
What are the 4 types of approaches for towing?
A
Parallel approach
Crossing the T
Backing down (astern)
45 degree approach
25
Explain the following line handling commands
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Hold
Check
Ease
Slack
Take-in
Cast off
Avast
Heave around
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Hold - do not let slack out
Check - slack off enough line to keep from parting
Ease - slowly pay out or take in
Slack - pay out line
Take in - take in line
Cast off - take off line
Avast - STOP
Heave around - take in line
26
What is the wildcat used for?
To raise and lower the anchor chain
27
What it is the boatswain mate bible?
14343A
28
How long is the P&D line?
300 feet
29
What does SGSI stand for?
Stabilizing Glide Slope Indicator
30
What colors are the deck status lights?
What is allowed during the following deck status conditions?
Red deck - nothing
Amber deck - start or stop engines/APU’s, engage or disengage rotors
Green deck - launch or land
31
How much pressure does it take to seat and unseat the probe?
300 to seat
| 2700 to unseat
32
What does STAR stand for?
Surf Traveling Actuated Remotely
33
What is the safe working load for the auxiliary hoist?
5 tons, or 10,000 pounds
34
What is the safe working load of the main hoist?
30 tons, or 60,000 pounds
35
What is the measuring standard for line and wire?
Line - circumference
| Wire - diameter
36
What is the color code of the T-bitts in the well deck?
Red, white, blue, yellow, green
“Run when Bos’n yells go”
37
How many shots does the port anchor have? STBD?
11 - Port
14 - STBD
38
What are the colors and responsibilities of the following personnel on the flight deck?
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HCO
FDO
LSE
Chock & Chain
Crash & Salvage
Fuel
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HCO - Helo Control Officer
FDO - Fight Deck Officer; White
LSE - Landing Signalman Enlisted
Chock & Chain - Blue
Crash & Salvage - Red
Fuel - Purple
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39
What is the depth of water for each craft?
LCU - 8 feet
LCAC - 0-6 inches
AAV - 4 to 6 feet
40
What is the color code of each shot?
Red, white & blue
41
How long is a shot?
15 fathoms, or 90 feet
42
How much do the port and starboard anchors weight?
What type of anchors do we have onboard?
30,000 pounds
Standard Navy Stockless
43
What color chem lights do personnel wear?
Green
44
What are the colors for the following UNREP personnel?
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Safety
Rig captain
Rigger
Signalman
Line handlers
Fuel
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Safety - White
Rig captain - yellow
Rigger - blue
Signalman - green
Line handlers - kapoks
Fuel - purple
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45
What does “LOD” stand for?
Line of departure
46
What color flare for recovered survivor?
White “He’s alright”
47
Who can order abandon ship?
CO
48
What two types of MOB recoveries does the ship have?
Small boat
| Foc’sle
49
How many blasts of the ship’s whistle indicates MOB?
6 or more
50
Where does the helicopter drop the cargo during a VERTREP?
Aft of the T-line
51
Restricted in our ability to maneuver
A vessel that is restricted in it’s ability to maneuver due to the nature of her work. The vessel is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
52
What is the purpose of a tattletale?
To know when the line is about to part or break
53
What are the 4 types of lines found onboard?
Nylon
Manila
Polypropylene
Kevlar
54
What flag do we use during a man over board?
Oscar
55
What do you use to slack off the sea painter?
Lizard line
56
What does SURF stand for?
Standard underway replenishment fixture
57
Stages of amphib ops
Planning
Embarkation
Rehearsal
Movement
Assault
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LCAC boat lanes
CCA - LCAC collection area
CDP - LCAC departure point
CCP1 - LCAC control point 1
CCP2 - LCAC control point 2
CPP - LCAC penetration point
CLZ - LCAC landing zone
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Ships in control
PCS - Primary control ship - overall in charge of amphib ops
SCS - Secondary control ship - takes control if something happens to PCS
LSC - LCAC control ship - in charge of all LCACs
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LARC
Lighter amphib resupply cargo
Used for surface salvage
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LCU
Landing Craft Utility
Used for heavy equipment
62
Time Schedule
H Hour - waterborne
L Hour - airborne
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LCM
Landing Craft Mechanized
Used for Tanks
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LAAV
Light Armored Amphib Vehicle
Carries 15 personnel
Has tires
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AAV
Amphibious assault vehicle
Carries 10 personnel
Has tracks
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LCAC
Landing Craft Air cushion
Used for vehicles and personnel
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4 types of amphib ops
Demonstrate
Raid
Assault
Withdrawal
68
OPTASK amphib
A message that explains all aspects of the amphib landing initiating directive
69
What is the first shot called?
What is the second to last shot called?
What is the last shot called?
Colors?
Swivel shot - yellow
Danger shot - red
Swivel shot
70
What holds the ship in place when at anchor?
The weight of the anchor chain
71
How many small boats do we have onboard?
3 ribs
1 seven meter
2 eleven meters
72
What are the characteristics of our towing hawser?
900 foot plated polyester
73
How many personnel are allowed to be on the rib when lowering? Recovering?
Four down
Five up (fifth being the MOB)
74
What kind of boat daviit do we have onboard?
Welin Lambie Davit
75
Why is our STBD anchor chain in 14 shots?
Deep sea anchor
76
Why is Kevlar important?
It has no SnapBack
77
Marlin
Small stuff made up of synthetic line
78
What type of life rafts do we have onboard?
How many people can it hold?
Mk 7
25 personnel
79
What is “H” hour?
The time the first assault elements are scheduled to touch down on the beach or landing zone.
80
General order 1
To take charge of this post and all government property in view
81
General order 2
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing
82
General order 3
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce
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General order 4
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own
84
General order 5
To quit my post only when properly relieved
85
General order 6
To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, command duty officer, Officer of the Deck, and officers and Petty Officers of the watch only
86
General order 7
To talk to no one except in the line of duty
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General order 8
To give the alarm in the case of fire or disorder
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General order 9
To call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instruction
89
General order 10
To salute all officer and all colors and standards not cased
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General order 11
To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging to challenge all person on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority
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Honor
I will bear true faith and allegiance
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Courage
I will support and defend
93
Commitment
I will obey the orders
94
What is the oldest US navy commissioned vessel? What is the home port?
USS Constitution
Boston, MA
95
Fleets
US Fleet forces command - Norfolk, VA
3rd Fleet - San Diego, CA
4th Fleet - Jacksonville, FL
5th Fleet - Bahrain
6th Fleet - Naples, Italy
7th Fleet - Yokosuka, Japan
10th Fleet - Fort Meade, MD
Military SeaLift command (MSC) - Norfolk, VA
96
What is the Navy’s birthday?
What is the CPO birthday?
Oct 13, 1775
April 01, 1893
97
What 3 major classes of warships existed at the inception of the navy?
Ships of the line
Frigates
Sloops of war
98
Gun salute
Friendly gesture
A national salute of 21 guns is fired on Washington’s Birthday, to honor the president of the US and heads of foreign affairs
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Naval officers;
17 for admirals
15 for V. Admirals
13 for rear admiral upper half
11 for rear admiral lower half
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99
What was the first navy ship named after an enlisted man?
USS Osmond Ingram
100
Discuss the conditions that led to the formation of the US Navy
Oceans and coastal waters of the world have been the lifelines of supply and communications
101
Command master chief
CMC McQueen
In charge of welfare, morale and job satisfaction
102
What 3 major classes of warship existed at the inception of the navy, how many guns?
Ships of the line - largest of sailing warships; 64-100
Frigates - cruisers of 18th century; 28-44 guns
Sloops of war - small sailing warship; 10-20 guns
103
Voyage of the great white fleet
Theodore Roosevelt
16 battleships
1907-1909
3rd largest navy
104
Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941
Surprise aerial attack on US naval base Pearl Harbor
Of 126 planes on ground, 42 destroyed, 41 damaged, 43 fit for service, only 6 got into the air
More than 180 aircraft destroyed
105
Battle of Coral Sea
Admiral Chester W Nimitz
May 4-8 1942
1st major battle fought by carriers
The Japanese sunk the carrier Lexington
106
Battle of midway
Long range carrier battle
June 4-6, 1942
Japanese lost 4 carriers and 1 cruiser
Turning point in the war in pacific
107
Guadalcanal
August 7, 1942
1st Marine Division landed and seized a nearly completed airport on one of the Solomon Islands
The american carrier wasp was sunk by a sub
108
Battle of Normandy
4000 ships
Beaches of Normandy on d-day
June 6, 1944
109
Battle of Leyte gulf
Meeting of opposing fleets
October 23-26 1944
Admiral yoyada committed his entire available force
It was the end of the Japanese navy as a fighting force
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Master chief petty officer of the navy
Master Chief Russell Smith
111
Chief of Naval Operations
Admiral Michael M. Gilday
112
Commander in Chief
Mr. Joe Biden
113
Secretary of Defense
Mr. Thomas Harker
114
Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC)
Captain Fuck I don’t actually know...
| gotta look this up tomorrow
115
Secretary of the Navy
Mr. Kenneth Braithwaite
116
September 11 attacks
19 al-queen terrorists hijacked 4 commercial passenger jet airliners
2 hit twin towers of World Trade Center in New York
3rd hit the pentagon in Arlington VA
4th plane crashed in a field near shanksville PA
No survivors from any of the flights
117
USS Forestall fire
Built with angled flight deck
LCDR John McCain, later POW
Part of an explosion that left 132 dead, and 62 more injured
118
USS Cole Attack
Oct 12, 2000
Aden Yemen
Attackers detonated an explosive laden boat against the ships port side
119
USS Stark Attack
May 1987
Iraqi aircraft “mistakenly” fired 2 missiles that struck USS Stark
Killing 37 sailors and wounded more
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CO & XO
CDR Will Fensterer
CDR Eric Winn
121
CMEO Command Managed Equal Opportunity
BMC Cleary
122
Security Manager
CTTC Baun
123
Safety officer
LT Jordan Bravin
124
Medical Department
LT Luceri
125
DAPA - Drug Alcohol Program Advisor
RSC Anza
126
Command Financial Specialist
RS1 Scott
127
Ships 3M Coordinator
MRC Prescott
128
Command Career Counselor
NC1 Stark
129
12 o’clock reports
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Fuel & water
Mag Temp
Draft Report
Boat Report
Muster Report
Cyber Report
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130
Types of discharge
| “Hotdog B”
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Honorable
Dishonorable
Other than honorable
General
Bad conduct discharge
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131
Pages
Page 2 - dependency application / record of emergency data
Page 4 - enlisted qualification history
Page 5 - administrative remarks
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Explain the following as they apply to ORM
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Identify hazards
Asses hazards
Make risk decisions
Implement controls
Supervise
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