POOW

Question 1

Procedures prior assuming the watch?

Answer 1

-Assume custody of weapon and ammunition as required
-Review the POD
-Inspect the QD for cleanliness
-Receive a proper pass-down (i.e. aloft, divers, CO, XO, CMC, PHIBRON onboard, were all watches relieve and additional matter)

Question 2

Who is the CO’s direct representative when in port?

Answer 2

CDO

Question 3

When an embarked commander directs you to act contrary to the CO’s standing orders, what is the correct course of action?

Answer 3

Notify the OOD/CDO immediately

Question 4

Who will evaluate a crew member arriving onboard in apparent highly intoxicated/incoherent state?

Answer 4

Competent medical authority

Question 5

When a senior officer (0-5 or above) who is not embarked, arrives or departs who should be notified?

Answer 5

CDO

Question 6

When do twelve o clock reports needs to be turned in to the OOD?

Answer 6

Prior to 1200

Question 7

When would you use goggles/face shield/aprons?

Answer 7

When welding, handling chemicals or grinding

Question 8

What should be used to protect lungs from inhaling air contaminants when doing any work that produces fumes, vapors, mists, smoke or dust?

Answer 8

Respirator

Question 9

Who must check a void or poorly ventilated space before you enter it?

Answer 9

Gas Free Engineer

Question 10

Who is the final notification before working aloft, working over the side or putting swimmers in the water?

Answer 10

OOD

Question 11

How long after welding, cutting and brazing, must a fire watch remain in the area?

Answer 11

30 minutes

Question 12

In-port civilian clothes are authorized onboard during what following situation?

Answer 12

-Off duty status in port mess deck 1630-0630
-While on liberty or leave
-Departing from or returning to the command

Question 13

What is the goal of enforcing grooming standards while wearing naval uniforms?

Answer 13

To ensure the professional appearance of all sailors

Question 14

Where should a woman’s hair fall when in uniform?

Answer 14

It may not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of her collar

Question 15

How should a man’s mustache be kept?

Answer 15

It will not extend below the lip line of the upper lip and may not go beyond a horizontal line extending across the corners of the mouth

Question 16

Are necklaces allowed to be worn in uniform, and if so, how?

Answer 16

Only one necklace may be worn which will not be visible

Question 17

Skirts, nylon stocking and high-heeled shoes worn as civilian attire when on liberty, may only be worn directly from the berthing compartment to the brow and upon return directly to the berthing compartment?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Who is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the ship?

Answer 18

OOD

Question 19

Who is responsible for carrying out the daily routine on board Essex?

Answer 19

CDO

Question 20

Who enters in the Deck Log all events of interest as directed by the OOD?

Answer 20

POOW

Question 21

Who functions as an assistant to the CDO in the maintenance of good order and discipline?

Answer 21

Duty Master-at-Arms

Question 22

Check classified stowage, including spaces containing classified equipment?

Answer 22

Roving Patrol

Question 23

Responsible for detecting and preventing flooding, fires, theft, sabotage, or any abnormal condition in the main engineering spaces?

Answer 23

Cold Iron Watch

Question 24

Deck logs are written in what color ink?

Answer 24

Black

Question 25

What contains instructions for conditions of recurring nature?

Answer 25

CO's Standing Orders

Question 26

How often does the Sounding and Security Watch make rounds?

Answer 26

Every hour

Question 27

Who maintains the keys to the CO's sedan?

Answer 27

CDO

Question 28

What light is displayed at night during fueling/refueling?

Answer 28

Red Task Light

Question 29

What would exempt a ship from recording entries in a Deck Log?

Answer 29

During regular overhaul

Question 30

What does Union Jack contain from the Ensign

Answer 30

Rectangular blue field of stars

Question 31

What is the Jack Staff?

Answer 31

Vertical staff at the bow of ship which the Union Jack is flown while in port or at anchor

Question 32

Where is the Ensign flown while in port or at anchor?

Answer 32

On the Flag Staff

Question 33

What flag is flown to indicate divers are in the water?

Answer 33

Alpha

Question 34

What flag is flown to recall personnel to the ship?

Answer 34

Papa

Question 35

Who directs the deployment of the Security Alert Team (SAT)?

Answer 35

CDO

Question 36

Who duty is it to call GQ, if necessary, during a Security alert?

Answer 36

OOD

Question 37

What is the maximum on-station report time for the Security Alert Team?

Answer 37

5 minutes

Question 38

Which Force Protection Condition is declared when an increased and more predictable threat of terrorists activity exists?

Answer 38

Bravo

Question 39

Who gives the authorization to secure from a security alert?

Answer 39

CO, XO, CDO

Question 40

Unauthorized disclosure that could cause serious damage to national security will have what kind of security markings?

Answer 40

Secret

Question 41

What is the proper order for embarking/debarking officers and enlisted personnel in small boats?

Answer 41

Senior embark last, sit aft and debark first. Junior embark first, sit forward and debark last.

Question 42

What does the OOD call out to challenge an approaching boat in darkness?

Answer 42

Boat Ahoy

Question 43

What is announce upon arrival/departure of the CO and embarked Flag Officers?

Answer 43

The officer's short title followed by arriving, departing or returning

Question 44

An Admiral rates how many bells?

Answer 44

8

Question 45

What are the proper procedures for flying colors at half-mast?

Answer 45

When raising, hoist the flag to the peak and then lower it to half-mast. Before lowering, raise the flag to the peak and then lower it.

Question 46

What is the proper etiquette used by military personnel embarking/debarking the ship?

Answer 46

Officers report their return aboard and have permission to leave the ship. Enlisted request permission to come aboard and go ashore.

Question 47

What staff insignia does a flag officer whose official salute is fewer than 19 guns have embarked on a boat?

Answer 47

Halberd

Question 48

What are the boat markings of a Unit Commander's (not a flag rank) gig?

Answer 48

Gray waterline over a red strip with a black hull and short title of the command in gold letters on the transom

Question 49

What is the device that is a hook with handles for moving the anchor chain about the deck?

Answer 49

Anchor Buoy

Question 50

A cleat may be found on the pier and is?

Answer 50

A metal fitting with two projecting horns to which lines are secured

Question 51

What is a flemished line?

Answer 51

Lay the line down on the deck in a flat circular tight arrangement

Question 52

What is the tattletale cord?

Answer 52

A line spliced into a mooring line to indicate when the line is stretched to its safe working load

Question 53

What are the lines installed around the edges of decks that serve safety barriers to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side?

Answer 53

Lifeline

Question 54

With respect to anchor chain, a length of shot is how many fathoms and feet?

Answer 54

15 fathoms, 90 feet

Question 55

How many standard mooring lines does the Essex have?

Answer 55

11

Question 56

What is the arc ship swing about around the anchor called?

Answer 56

Swing circle

Question 57

What is the purpose of dipping the eye of two mooring lines?

Answer 57

Make it possible for either line to be cast off without disturbing the other line

Question 58

What lights are displayed at night when the ship is at anchor?

Answer 58

A 360 degree white light forward and one aft, a 360 red aircraft warning light mid ship and waterline security lights

Question 59

What action is taken during restricted visibility at anchor to warn other ships of the presence of a vessel over 100 meters in length?

Answer 59

Rapid ringing from the ships bell (fwd) for 5 seconds every 2 minutes followed by rapid ringing from ships gong (aft) for 5 seconds

Question 60

What is the chemical alarm for?

Answer 60

Used to alert the crew of potential or actual NBC attack

Question 61

In what order of precedence are the following alarms set?

Answer 61

General, Chemical, Collision

Question 62

True of False: In the event of a 1MC casualty, the ships phone system can be used to access the 1MC system?

Answer 62

True

Question 63

Which of the following is not a loudspeaker group control for the 1MC

Answer 63

Mess deck