POOW Board

Question 1

Primary Responsibilities of POOW

Answer 1

Assume Watch, Assist OOD, Make 1MC announcements, Maintain QD, Ensure 12’O Clocks reports are turned in and provided to MOOW for delivery

Question 2

If the CO arrives prior to Reveille, do you announce them?

Answer 2

No (No 1MC calls prior to Reveille)

Question 3

In the event of Force Protection Alert, What would POOW do?

Answer 3

Maintain 360 Awareness, Seek Cover/Shelter

Question 4

General Alarm Color

Answer 4

Red

Question 5

Chemical Alarm Color

Answer 5

Green

Question 6

Collision Alarm Color

Answer 6

Yellow

Question 7

Papa Flag

Answer 7

“Recall”

Question 8

Quebec Flag

Answer 8

“All Ship Recall”

Question 9

Bravo Flag

Answer 9

“Transportation of Ammo/Fuel”

Question 10

How do you call for Stopping Oil?

Answer 10

“Cease all pumping”

Question 11

12’O Clock Report Verbage

Answer 11

“Good Morning Sir/Ma’am. The Officer of the Deck sends his/her respects and wishes to inform you of the approaching hour, 12’O Clock. With all reports in hand, respectfully request to strike 8 bells on time.”

Question 12

8 Bells

Answer 12

Ding-Ding X4

Question 13

0600 1MC

Answer 13

“Reveille, Reveille. All hands heave out.”

Question 14

0730 1MC (Dry-Dock)

Answer 14

“Liberty Expires on Board for All hands.”

Question 15

Sunrise 1MC

Answer 15

“Observe Sunrise.”

Question 16

Sunset 1MC

Answer 16

“Observe Sunset.”

Question 17

0730 1MC (Colors)

Answer 17

“Muster the color-guard on the QD with the OOD.”

Question 18

0800 1MC (Colors)

Answer 18

“Attention to Colors” (Whistle)

Question 19

0801 1MC (Colors)

Answer 19

“Carry-On” (Whistle X3)

Question 20

1045 1MC (Barge/InPort)

Answer 20

“Commence Cleaning Stations. The smoking lamp is out.”

Question 21

1100 1MC (Barge/InPort)

Answer 21

“Secure from cleaning stations. The smoking lamp is lighted on the (Pier/Barge Rooftop).”

Question 22

Summoning E1-E6

Answer 22

“Rate/Rank, Last Name, QD.”

Question 23

Summoning E7 and up

Answer 23

“Rank, Last Name, Your presence is respectfully (Officer) requested on the (Location).”

Question 24

Calling Away a Fire

Answer 24

“(Rapid Ringing of Bells)Type of Smoke, Type of Smoke. Type of Smoke reported in compartment (TAC #), (Location). Away Duty Section _ of _ IET. Provide for Rep (2/3/5).” X2

Question 25

Fire Bells after initial rapid ringing

Answer 25

Ding X1 = FWD | Ding X2= Mid Ship | Ding X3= Aft

Question 26

How do you ring on an O1-O3?

Answer 26

2 Bells (Ding,Ding)

Question 27

How do you ring on an O4-O6?

Answer 27

4 Bells (Ding, Ding X2)

Question 28

How do you ring on an Vice ADM?

Answer 28

8 Bells (Ding, Ding X4)

Question 29

How do you make a covert distress announcment?

Answer 29

"Ensign/SeaMan Conole, Quarterdeck."

Question 30

If a pregnant woman asks to come aboard in a foreign country due to a distress, can you let her on the ship?

Answer 30

No, Only the CO can authorize her arrival/access.

Question 31

1200 1MC (Noon)

Answer 31

Strike 8 Bells (Ding,Ding X4)

Question 32

Security Reaction Force (SRF) Response Time

Answer 32

12 MINS

Question 33

Backup Reaction Force (BRF) Response Time

Answer 33

7 MINS

Question 34

Reaction Force (RF) Response Time

Answer 34

5 MINS

Question 35

Flags Flown Daily

Answer 35

Awards, Ensign

Question 36

How do you ring on the CO?

Answer 36

"Ding-Ding X2. Pinckney, Arriving (Departing/Returning)."

Question 37

Who should you know the locations of at all times?

Answer 37

CO, XO, CMC, HMC

Question 38

How do you muster a DS for training/turnover?

Answer 38

"Assemble, DS _OF_ for duty section training on the (location) at (Time)." "Assemble, DS _OF_ for duty section turnover with the CDO on the (location) at time." - Repeat again but don't mention time.

Question 39

How do you muster a DS for Pier Sweepers?

Answer 39

"Muster, DS _OF_ on the QD with the OOD for sweepers at (time)." "Or elsewhere with the SL." - Repeat again but don't mention time.

Question 40

What is the definition of Deadly Force?

Answer 40

Force that is likely to cause, or that a person knows or should know, would create a substation risk, of causing death, or serious bodily harm or injury.

Question 41

When can you use Deadly Force?

Answer 41

To protect animals, shipmates, or assets vital to National Security

Question 42

M9 Condition 1

Answer 42

Magazine inserted, Round in Chamber, Slide Forward, Safety on

Question 43

M9 Condition 2

Answer 43

Not Applicable

Question 44

M9 Condition 3

Answer 44

Magazine inserted, Chamber Empty, Slide Forward, Safety on

Question 45

M9 Condition 4

Answer 45

Magazine Removed, Chamber Empty, Slide Forward, Safety on