old swe questions 2011 Flashcards
(101 cards)
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Who was the first Master Chief in the Coast Guard?
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Jack Kerwin
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- What is the maximum length for men’s hair?
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4 inches
3
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- Where does technical proficiently fall under
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Leading self
4
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- Where does partnership fall under
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? Leading the Coast Guard
5
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- What identifies and visualizes relationships between significant forces that influence problems?
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Force Field Analysis
6
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- What shows how different causes might be related?
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Why technique
7
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- What shows the graphic representation of major steps in a process
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Flow Chart
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- What mishap is death or permanent total disability
A
A
9
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- What are the Coast Guard roles
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Maritime safety, maritime mobility, protection of natural resources, maritime security and national defense
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- What manual requires a PFD when working over the side
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Rescue Systems Survival Manual
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- Where do you find information on Navigation Briefs?
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Navigation Standards
12
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- What time is the flag displayed at a shore unit when no shots are fired on Memorial day?
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0800-1220
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- What size branding is authorized
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4 X 4 or 16 square inches
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- What is the size of a ring band tattoo?
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¼ inch
15
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- What governs conduct of military members in foreign countries?
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Status of Forces Agreement
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- How much cash can be on hand at a small/medium/large galley
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$500/$1500/$3000
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- How much change can be on hand at a small/medium.large galley
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$50/$75/$200
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- What form is the Dining Facility Operating Statement?
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CG 2576
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- When are chow bills to be paid?
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By the 5th calendar day
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- Who signs the Daily Ration Memo
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XO/XPO
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- Who is responsible for securing the keys to the galley
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XO/XPO
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- What size water bottle can the FSO purchase
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Up to 1 Liter
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- How many ways can the BDFA be increased
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7 (OPSUP 1-7)
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- How often is departmental training planned
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Quarterly
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30. When was the Gold Lifesaving Medal established
1874
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31. What did the (L) mean after BMC(L)?
Lifesaving
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32. What is the S in SAPP
Security, Accuracy, Policy, Propriety
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34. What is the temperature range on a thermometer in a magazine
-40 to 180
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36. How much is TA per semester hour
$250
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37. How much TA is authorized per person per year
$4500
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38. What is a long stretch of waterway called?
Channel? Fairway?
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42. How long does a PML last
8 hours
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43. How long does a float light last?
36 hours
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45. How long does the forecast phase last in the budget model?
6 months
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46. What is the frequency of a VHF?
30 to 300khz
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48. Who reviews the budget before it goes to Commandant
Chief of Staff
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58. How many Page 7 entries are there
7
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59. What are the sizes of liferings used
? 20 24 and 30 inches
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60. What is the thickness of the surf cap
2mm
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63. When was the Coast Guard Auxiliary established?
1939
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64. How many Aux missions are there?
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65. Where is the Coast Guard ensign flown at shore units?
Starboard yardarm
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66. Where is the national ensign flown underway on a ship with 2 masts?
Mainmast (aft)
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68. When does the commission pennant fly at half staff?
Death of Commanding Officer
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71. What color are the tassels on a CG flag without battle streamers
Blue and white
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73. What manual is beneficial for project managers
PIG
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74. What class of chain secures buoys on a boat
? Grade 8
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75. What test verifies structural integrity of a structure
Static Test
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76. What is the max bottom angle used in anchoring to prevent dragging anchor?
40 degrees
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77. How many fathoms can you free fall the anchor
15 fathoms (questions not worded well)or 90 ft or 1 shot
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78. When do you use ½ speed raising anchor?
60 fathoms
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82. What is the candle power of a MK 79
? 12,000
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83. What is the height of the MK-79?
250-650 ft
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84. What is the height of the MK-127
650-750ft
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What are the Commandant’s Guiding Principles?
Steady the service,
honor our profession,
strengthen our partnerships
and respect our shipmates
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What is the shelf life of two-part epoxy when unopened
When opened but sealed? 10 years; 2-3 years
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89. How long after consuming alcohol can one take seasickness mediation?
12 hours
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90. What is the breaking strength of a double becket bend?
41%
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91. A knot can reduce the breaking strength of a line by how much
50 to 60 percent
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92. What are the ridges in the wildcat for raising or lowing an anchor
92. What are the ridges in the wildcat for raising or lowing an anchor
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93. How many sideboys for a commander?
4
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94. Light-blue tipped .50cal rounds signify what
94. Light-blue tipped .50cal rounds signify what
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96. What goes in part 4 of the Boat Record?
Pending BOATALTS
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97. Where in the boat record does the Boat inspection report go
Section 2
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98. Yards of approach for anchoring?
1200 yards
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99. How many routes can be entered into SINS?
200
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101. What is the first flag in the rainbow of flags?
Flag 3
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103. The locally generated serial number on a PFD is what size?
½”
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107. What is the ideal temp to spray?
70
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109. What is the fatigue limit for a UTB in 5-7ft seas?
8 hours
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110. COMDT’s award for excellence uses what criteria?
Malcolm Baldridge
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112. The success of any project hinges on what?
Leadership
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114. What do half-arrows on a musical score represent
Half breath
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115. During PCS a day of travel is equal to how many miles
350
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116. When did the CG first flly integrate into the US Navy
WWI
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120. Who won the Navy Cross at Guadalcanal?
Ray Evans
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122. Army Staff Sergeant =
CG PO1
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123. Marine Corps Master Sergeant
CG Senior Chief PO
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124. Stokes litter must me weight tested at how many pounds
600 pounds
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129. Commanding Officers (above Warrant Grade) have how long to certify as boatcrew?
6 months
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133. What color are weapons mounts painted on cutters?
Same as deck
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135. What year was the CG standard carried on cutters until
1917
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136. How long is the sweepers pipe
26 sec
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137. How many hours after finding missing pyro do you have to report it?
4
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What is the life expectancy of the liferaft?
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20 yrs
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144. To determine if an EPME performance qualification is still necessary, an analysis must verify that the task is performed by what percentage of the enlisted?
30%
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147. STAAR technique
Spread out, transfer, avoid, accept, reduce
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150. Lots of Leadership competency
Leading Self, Coast Guard, Others, Performance and Change
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155. How many hours do you have to submit an ATR?
72 hrs
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156. How long does each end of a MK-124 burn for
20 sec
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157. Major discrepancy definition?
Degrade the effectiveness to perform one or more mission
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159. What type of wire rope is used in ATON
XXIP – Extra, extra, improved plow grade
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163. When did the CG augment the Navy with shallow water boats?
1812
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164. The Quasi war was against who?
France
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167. When are you considered close aboard
Ships-600; boats-400 yds
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170. What is the formula to establish barometric pressure at altitude
Multiply by .001 for each 1000 feet?
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171. How long is the mess pipe?
Not less than 1 minute
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172. What is the symbol for an undulating tone
Broken line
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. What is the minimum ratio for a harbor chart?
1:50,000
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