Ship Operational Readiness Flashcards
OPSO, Amphib, Also Amphib, Ship Terms, Mil, (500 cards)
1
Q
UNODIR
A
unless otherwise directed
2
Q
ship is scheduled to depart during a specific period but didn’t
A
fail to sail
(emergent sked change when the ship cannot meet the departure time so the time is changed prior to the planned departure)
3
Q
XSOA
A
excess speed on advance is authorized
4
Q
primary means of communication between naval units
A
message traffic
5
Q
where to look for information regarding the ship’s movements
A
MOVEREP
6
Q
communicates significant events to the Chain of Command
A
OPREP-3
7
Q
SORTS
A
status of readiness & training systems
8
Q
DRSS-N
A
defense readiness reporting system - Navy
“dirs-en”
- tracks readiness of 5 areas
(personnel, equipment, training, supply, ordinance)
9
Q
5 things the DRSS-N tracks
A
personnel
equipment
training
supply
ordnance
10
Q
CHOP
A
change of operational control
11
Q
SPINS
A
special instructions
12
Q
DIMS
A
daily intensions message
13
Q
UNCLOS
A
UN Convention on the Law of the Seas
- we didn’t sign but we adhere to most of it
14
Q
FONOPS
A
freedom of navigation operations
15
Q
BPT
A
be prepared to
16
Q
4 reasons why manning the fleet is a challenge
A
budget cuts
force reductions
optimal manning experiments
less-dedicated training
17
Q
battle rhythm
A
process to synchronize daily optempo to allow the CDR to make timely decisions
18
Q
capstone of battle rhythm
A
daily/brief = OPS/INTL brief covers upcoming 24-48hjrs
19
Q
FLTMPS
A
fleet training management & planning system
20
Q
U/I
A
“you-eye”
standing watch under instructions
21
Q
SORN
A
standard organizatiion and regulation of the USN
22
Q
OPSUM
A
operational summary report
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Q
EMPARTS
A
expeditionary medicine platform augmentation readiness training system
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PESTO pillars
A
personnel
equipment
supply
training
ordinance
(same as the DRSS-N 5 reporting requirements)
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ECOA
enemy COA
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accelerates MCPP to a timeline of 6 hrs
used for crisis action planning
R2P2: Rapid Response Planning Process
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POAM
plan of action & milestones
- useful for planning specific events like spotchecks, change of commands, INSURV...
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ATP-1
Allied Tactical Publication - Maritime Tactical Instruction
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Websked
internet program that manages the ship's schedule on a bar graph w/notifications for each specific ship employment
BUT
the ship schedule is confidential
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how are contingenceis handled
combo
- preplanned responses
- crisis action planning
- R2P2
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what should you do when you are brand new to a command
conduct a dept assessment one month after arrival/assuming duties
- message FO with your long-range goals, plans, and
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4 phases of a ship's life program
maintence
basic
integrated (train togethere)
sustainment - deployment ready
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phase in a ship's life program where it is considered deployment ready
sustainment
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3M program
Maintence & Material Management System
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MCO
major combat operations
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FRP
Fleet Response Plan
- framework for providing the USN forces around the world on a rotating basis
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goal of the FRP
Fleet Response Plan
- provide a forward presence and surge forces on short notice
(Global Force Management)
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MRI
Medical Readiness Inspection
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NATOPS
Naval Air Training and Operational Procedures Standardization Program
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SAREX
SAR exercise
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SLEP
Service Life Extension Program
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SOE
schedule of events
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NEC
Navy Enlisted Classification
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ISIC
immediate superior in chain of command
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fleet of SOUTHCOM
4th
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AFMIC
Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center
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who recovers and extracts casualties
crash/fire/repair locker personnel are trained to recover, extract, remove, & stretcher bear casualties - protects the medical team
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measures radiation exposure
dosimeter
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BMET
biomedical equipment technician
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does teleradiology & report times
Bethesda & San Diego
stat = 1hr
priority = 24 hrs
routine
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MRT
medical response team
- NOT for MASCAL
- just 1-2 casualties
- 4 personnel and 3 must be corpsmen.
- onboard at all times
- if a tram is called, a new one must assemble
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JAGMAN
Manual of Judge Advocate General
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2 major components of MEDEVAC
- uninterrupted continuum of care
- selection of proper transportation platforms
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what happens if a sailor refuses treatment aboard a ship
could be subject to admin & disciplinary
BUT
cannot force a competent aware individual
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Master Tickler
tracks physicals & immunizations
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why does the medical team need to know about operations
the medical team needs to be informed of planned operations and anticipated demands for them
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primary mission of medical departments on ships
to maintain the health, safety, and well-being of the crew by means of comprehensive program of prevention and treatment of illness and injury
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5 steps of risk management
ID hazards,
assess hazards,
Develop controls,
implement controls,
Supervise/evaluate
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ATG
Afloat Task Group
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how do you evaluate competitive exercises
MOP: Measures of Performance
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INSURV
inspection & survey
- Q5yrs to determine/report ship fitness for future service & ID material conditions which limit capability to carry out assigned missions
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how often is the INSURV
q5yrs
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4 phases of the FRTP
Fleet Readiness Training Plan
- maintence
- unit level training
- integrated training
- sustainment
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phase of a ship's lifecycle where it can deploy on short notice
Sustainment
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what happens after a ship completes their COMPTUEX
they enter the "integrated" phase of the FRTP
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RCOH
Refueling Complex Overhaul
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maintenance phases for ships
depot (shipyard)
intermediate
organizational (core crew)
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ships are maintained to modernize for over 6 months
COH: Complex Overhaul
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FAST Cruise
1. train the crew in a simulated u/w environment
2. CO's final opportunity to confirm the crew is ready to take the ship to sea safely
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tracks individual deployments
PERSTEMPO
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how long are sea trials
5 days
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FBP
Final Battle Problem
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medical department job if abandon ship
try to salvage health records but nt if that would jeopardize saving casualties
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document for Sick Call
SF-600
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permanent log of ship medical
Medical Department Daily Journal
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how many corpsmen get assigned to flight ops
2 on the flight deck
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HQ of 6th Fleet
Naples, Italy
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green shirts on the flight deck
works with the arresting gear
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2 minutes to launch an aircraft
amber deck
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FPCON Bravo
predictable terror threat exists but the installation is not known to be a target
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clutter on the radar screen due to reflection of signals by the sea
sea return
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effect of salt water on radar
salinity: higher concentration of salt in water that will cause a higher % of sound distortion
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distance between 2 ships when honors are passed
600 yards
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total amount of light emitted
lumens
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difference between lumens and candela
lumens - total amount of light emitted
candela: amount of light emitted in a particular direction
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terrorist who receives government support
= state directed terrorist
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what are the Pacific Fleets
3 & 7
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what is the toxic gas most associated with a ship's sewage system
hydrogen sulfide
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what happens immediately after a terror event
FEPCON Delta is set
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what gives a sentry his authority
US Navy Regulations
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line between ships during UREP
P&D lines
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order to the helmsman to announce the direction the ship is heading
"mark your heading"
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concept of salvo
means to improve the chance of hitting an incoming missile
intent: cripple the enemy in 1 blow and prevent them from fighting back
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salvo alarm
alarms for 15 seconds when a launch is eminent
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HF versus VHF MHZ
HF = 3 - 30 MHZ
VHF = 30 - 300 MHZ
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eddy
swirling of a fluid that runs contrary to the main current
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wildcat
used to hoist and lower the anchor chain at a controlled rate
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max speed for a RAS
13 knots
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P&D line stands for...
phone and distance line
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3 ways to secure a line
bollards
cleats
bits
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responsible for all enlisted on the bridge
BMOW
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ship driver
helmsman
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goal of elicitation
get you to start/keep talking. subtley collect information
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ADE
type of UREP ship = fast combat ship
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AO
UREP ship = OIlier
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AE
UREP ship = amunition ship
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acronym for oceanographic research ships
AGOR
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legal handbook for O5-O6
Quickman: USN/USMC Commander's Quick Reference Legal Handbook
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acronym for the small ships that get big ships out of harbor
YTB: Large Harbor Tug
YTL: Small Harbor Tug
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6 priorities (Amphib Ops) for planning, programming, & budgeting decisions
1. maintain a credible, modern, and survivable sea based strategic deterrence
2. sustain forward presence, distributed globally in places that matter
3. develop the capability and capacity to win decisively
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force management
all-inclusive term for the process that determines
- force requirements
- allocation of resources
- assesses utilization of these resources
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Amphib focus in the Asian-Pacific
crucial to safeguard the free flow of goods, ideas, and all access to the global market
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Amphib focus in CENTCOM
maintain pace
manage change
deter aggression
address stability in world's key energy market
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Amphib focus in Europe
forward deployed support afloat,
missile defense,
exercises to ensure maritime security & stability
115
compare the Ford versus Nimitz class carriers
Ford class is designed to increase efficiencies
- aimed at decreasing total operating costs by $4B per hull when compared to Nimitz
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CH-53E
Super Stallion
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compare the two CH-53_
King Stallion can do triple the Super Stallion
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AR/LSB
Aerial Resupply/Logistics for Sea Basing
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who does the Prowler & Growler do?
Airborne Electronic Attack Aircraft
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F-35 _
Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)
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3 types of F-35_
Lightening II Joint Strike Fighter
F-35C: carrier variant
F-35B: short takeoff and vertical landing
F-35:A: conventional takeoff and landing
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person employed at a dock to load/unload a ship
stevedore
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goal of ship to shore movements
secure a beachhead
NOT
STOM
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ILBE
improved load bearing equipment
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LZ needed for rotor wings
100 x 100 day
150 x 150 night
PLUS rotor diameter
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6 areas of Naval Doctrine
WIOLP C2
warfighting
intelligence
operations
logistics
planning
c2
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MC E4
Corporal
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highest ranking MC
Commandant of the MC
- on the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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CIC
Combat Information Center
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CICWO
Combat Information Center Watch Officer
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CSOOW
Combat Systems Officer of the Watch
132
OBA
oxygen breathing apparatus
133
TAO
Tactical Action Officer
134
quote by ADM Ernest King about shiphandling
"the mark of a great shiphandler is to never get into situations that require great shiphandling"
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ATON
aid to navigation
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who plays the whistle on a ship
boatswain mate
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reduce magnetic signature
degaussing
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valley between strands of a rope/cable
cuntline
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purpose of a grommet
metal/plastic ring to prevent wear
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RAM
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
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DDG Classes
Zumwalt
Arleight Burke
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testing phase of a ship
sea trials
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6 responsibilities of the ATF Commander
- task organization of the ship
- prepare the movement plan
- prepare the sea echelon area
- force protection
- logistics
- responsible for the force from the time they debark until the termination of the objective
- ensure troops/equipment/supplies are landed at the prescribed time/place as required by the LF scheme of maneuver
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medical facilities aboard a LHA
2 OR
24 hospital beds
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embarked LF of a LHA
1518
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mission of the LPD
embark, transport, & land
elements of an amphibious assault by helicopters, landing craft, & AAV
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hull of the San Antonio
LPD 17
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beam of the LPD
105 ft
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displacement of an LPD
25,000 tons
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draft of a fully loaded LPD
23 feet
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main engines of an LPD
4
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speed of an LPD
22 knots
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MOGAS
motor gasoline
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LFORM
Landing Force Operational Reserve Manual
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dimensions of a well deck of an LPD
length = 188 ft
width = 50 ft
height = 31 ft
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RAM
rolling airframe missile
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phases
shape
deter
seize the initiative
dominate
stabilize
enable civil authorities
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RSI
Rationalize, Standardization, and Interoperability Activities
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joint functions of METOC
C2
intelligence
movement/maneuver
force protection
sustainment
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goals of forward presence
demonstrate national resolve,
strengthen alliances,
dissuade potential adversaries,
enhance the ability to respond quickly
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where is high seas
open ocean over 200 nm from shore
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AMIO
Alien Migrant Interdiction Operations
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MOTR Plan
Maritime Operational Threat Response
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what is considered open ocean
> 12nm from shore
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2 key functions of METOC
characterization,
exploitation
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where can you find the METOC estimates in the OPORD
Appendix 11 (Intelligence Estimate) to Annex B (Intelligence)
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4 principles of METOC
accuracy
consistency
relevancy
timeliness
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6 core capabilities of the Carrier Strike Group
forward presence
power projection
deterrence
maritime security
HA/DR
sea control
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how can power projection be viewed
threat or actual use of miliary force against an adversary to either induce or dissuade from pursing a given policy or objective
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roles withing the CSG
CVN and air wing: offensive firepower
other ships: defense & support
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carrier as the capital ship in the CSG
centerpiece of US power projection,
provides the ability to project air power worldwide w/o the need for land bases
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responsible for all aircraft & air wing personnel aboard a carrier
CAG = Air Wing Commander
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LSO
"paddles"
Landing Signals Officer
- qualified pilots within the Air wIng responsible fo hte training of pilots/safe and expeditionary recovery, training, & debriefing
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role of Air Ops
responsible to the OPSO for coordination of all matters pertaining to flight ops, proper functioning of the CATCC, and the types of approach/required degree of control/coordination, tracking diverted aircraft, cargo, and passenger transfers
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airspace that falls under the carrier control area
CCA ncludes all airspace within 5nm of the carrier & 2500 ft up
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produces and distributes the Air Plan
Strike Operations
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Strike Operations
part of Air Ops that is responsible for future operations
- coordinates/produces the ATO & Air Plan
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responsible for ship self-defense
Combat Direction Center
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Air Boss
directs aircraft activity on the flight deck and all aircraft operating in the CCZ
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location on the flight deck where they have models of all aircraft on the ship
Flight Deck Control: base of the island
- Ouiji Board
- out of commission = model is turned over
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where is Flight Deck Control located on the carrier
on the flight deck at the base of the island
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Yellow Shirts
Taxi Driver,
Arresting Gear,
Flight Deck Officer,
shooters,
spotters,
aircraft handlers
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Green shirt
air wing maintence/ cargo handler
catapult & arresting gear crew,
ground support equipment troubleshooters,
hook runners,
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brown shirt
air wing plane captains
185
Blue shirt
aircraft handlers (pushers, chockers, chainers)
tractor driver
messengers
elevator operators
messengers/phone talker
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only ones authorized to control the movements of aircraft on flight decks
Yellow Shirts
187
capability of arresting gear on a flight deck
mechanical system that stops an aircraft traveling 150 knots to a stop in 320 ft
188
intervals between arresting gears on a carrier
3-4 arresting gears at 20ft intervals
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optimal interval between landings on a carrier
40 - 60 seconds
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prevents damage from high jet exhaust during catapult launches
JBD: Jet Blast Deflector
- heavy duty metal
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where is aircraft Maintenace performed
hanger bay
192
3 ways to act when you are topside
head on a swivel,
vigilant,
situational awareness,
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danger of jet exhaust on the flight deck
jet exhaust can send personnel tumbling across the deck or even over the side
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"mother" & "father" on a ship
father = TACAN
mother = ship itself
195
organizes the operations of the carrier air wing withing the CSG
Air Plan
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what drives the AIr Plan
the Air Tasking Order (ATO)
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who hands down the ATO
JFACC: Joint Force Air Component Commander
198
master document that coordinates all air assets within a specific theatre of operations
ATO
199
what does the ATO delineate
all required sorties for each 24hr period,
assigns missions,
ID targets and assigns untis
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when is the Air Plan normally distributed
usually evening prior but sometimes next day b/c congingency operations are fluid
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NATOPS
Naval Air Training & Operating Procedures Standardization
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continuous process of launching and recovering aircraft
cyclic operations
purpose: to maximize efficiency, aircraft are launched/recovered in groups or "cycles"
- typically 1.5hr operaions
= shorter duration = fewer recoveries
- longer duration: accommodates more launches/recoveries but taxes fuel
- shorter = fewer launches/recoveries
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arrangement of aircraft on flight deck before flight ops
"spotted"
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flight ops on a day when overcast is expected
Case II flight ops
- ceiling is 1K ft
- visibility is 5nm
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weather condition for all night flight ops
Case III flight Ops
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ADB
Aircraft Discrepancy Book
- to ensure that weight, fuel, and store loads = correct gross weight on the weight chit so the catapult can be set correctly
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where does the flight crew suit up
Paraloft
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preflight check once you arrive at your aircraft
check around aircraft for FOD
- pooling oil, hydraulic fluid, fuel
- and general condition of the aircraft
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who announces "start engines" for flight ops
Air Boss says it over the 5MC
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announcement system for the flight deck
5MC
211
who monitors engine starts on the flight deck
Plane Captain (Brown Shirt)
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fighter jet is on approach to landing on teh carrier
"in the groove" - 15-18 sec to touchdown
Landing Signals Officer (LSO) will say "call the ball"
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15-18 seconds until aircraft touches down on the flight deck
"in the groove"
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what does the Landing Signals Officer (LSO) want to know when they ask the landing pilot to "call the ball"
can you see the round orange "meatball" on the Optical Landing System (OLS)
215
what does the pilot say when he cannot see the meatball while landing
"Clara"
- isn't receiving optical glide slope infomation
- may need to wave-off and not land
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pilot doesn't land on the the ship upon approach
"wave-off"
- additional cost in fuel, time, planning, and maybe safety concerns
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what does "ball" mean when the pilot is talking to the LSO
round bright orange light on the Optical Landing System
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someone is cleared to land
"on the ball"
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how do you know what hand signals on the flight deck are for aircrew versus deck crew
above waist = aircrew
below waist = deck crew
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pilot after they become airborne off the ship & radios that the aircraft is mission ready
"Kilo"
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"Kilo"
pilot's radio message after they become airborne off the ship and are now mission ready
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maintenance discrepencies that you report prior to landing back on the ship
alibis
223
checklist if you are flying from ship to shore or vice versa
HAIL-R
to ensure the aircraft is set up for recovery
H: Hooks/heats
A: anti-skid/altimeter
I: instrumetns
L: landing weight/lights
R: radio/RADALT
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"zip lip flight conditions"
radio communciations are minimized unless low visibility, safety of flight
225
emergency when aircraft is at emergency fuel levels (NOT just minimal fuel)
BINGO
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KIAS
knots of indicated airspeed
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aircraft touchdown where the arresting hook does not engage the arresting wires
Bolter
228
first aircraft to land on the flight deck for each cycle
"Breaking the Deck"
229
proceed at maximum airspeed
Buster
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CATCC
Carrier Air Traffic Control Center
- status keeping of all carrier air ops and control of all airborne aircraft involved in a launch/recovery
231
3 event horizons
current ops,
future ops,
future plans
232
CUOPS
"what is"
issues op ords/fragords,
monitor, diret, assess, control execution
233
FUOPS
"what if"
J3/J5
- near term planning
- refine OPLAN/OPORD based on the situation- plan for branches to current ops
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what is JOPES now
APEX
235
JOPP
Joint Operational Planning Process
initation
mission analysis
COA devleopment
COA analysis
COA comparie
COA approval
plan or order development
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JPRA
Joint Personnel Recovery Agency
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returning recovered persons
reintegration
- protect them but also get info from them
238
PISA
post isolation support activity
- reintegration for non-DOD personnel
- we have to "sell them" on the process
- PISA is 21 days authorized
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what do recovered personnel need help bc they lose it while in captivity
returnees lose the ability to predict and control their enviornment
240
what is __% of surviving SERE
80% of survival is psychological and knowing what to do
- follow the Code of Conduct
241
protected persons under the Geneva Convention
noncombatants,
wounded/sick,
chaplains,
medical,
parachutists escaping disabled aircraft
242
Article 3 of all Geneva Conventions
prohibited acts:
murder
mutiliation
cruel treatments/torture
humiliation/degradation
sentencing/execution w/o a fair trial
243
MSOC
Medical Support Operations Center
244
what is the Red Cell looking for
critical vulnerabilities
245
planning considerations when constructing a defense
communications,
plans for contingencies,
logistics/resupply,
maneuver,
security forces to shape the battlefield
246
problem of a mounted defense
if mounted, they only have certain avenues of approach.
- thus, fires are more predictable
247
defilade
uses natural/artificial obstacles to shield/conceal itself
248
what should you do if you know the adversary's main asset is their fires
you'll need more standoff, little more security for the defense
249
4 main terms of countermobility
disrupt,
turn,
block,
fix
different applications against the adversary based on the effect you are trying to create
250
key concept of maneuver warfare
defense
251
effect of obstacles
don't place obstacles randomly...place w a purpose
- fix, block, turn, disrupt
252
information as an obstacle
overcomplicated.
maybe too abstract for them to use
...thus, an obstacle
253
concerns regarding Osprey landings
has slow landing profile btu sitting duck when landing
- gives away element of surprise and you can hear it coming
254
turning maneuvers (caused by obstacles)
follow path of least resistance thus, they might not know they are being turned if natural feeling blending and convincing
- but forcing into your engagement area - walking into their/your slaughter
255
COMPTUEX
Composite Training Unit Exercise
(occurs after ARGMEUX)
256
what happens before ARGMEUX
Marine Expeditionary Unit Field Exercise/Realistic Urban Training
257
small boats that are organic to the Amphibs
RHIB: rigid-hulled inflatable boats
258
4 steps of JIPOE
define OE,
describe the impact of the OE,
evaluate the adversary,
determine and describe adversary COA
259
how to describe the dissemination of information
"push & pull"
- pull the information up the chain of command
- push down
260
role of intel and disseminating intelligence
intel organizations must get intel where it is needed (end user) not just make it available
261
MEDINT
medical intelligence looks at health threats and foreign medical capabilities
262
understanding the levels of war
strategic, operational, tactical
- assists commanders in visualizing a logical future of operations
263
what must intel be synched with
intel must be synched with plans and ops in order to provide answers to meet requirements in time to influence the decisions they intend to support
264
most common error when synching intel with plans and ops
failure to build sufficient lead time for intel products and operational decision making
265
cognitive biases & the intel community
cognitive biases within the intel analysis views the world through their own lens colored by their own experiences
- they are tempted to fit information into preexisting beliefs and dissuade info that doesn't fit
266
what type of intelligence does the NSA do
SIGINT: to ensure systems protections
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who is responsible for HUMINT
CIA
268
what type of intel does the FBI do
counterrerrorism
269
JSCP
Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan
270
what diminishes unity of effort
stovepiping,
cross-driven planning,
different core missions,
divergent org processes
271
key considerations when you are building interagency coordination
- nature of the coordination
- build COP
- unified positions
- establish unifying goals
- mutual needs to interdependence
- long/short term objectives
272
moral capital
value that can create profits physically or mentally through moral elements
- moral philosophy, rules, values, orientation, customs, and behavior
273
PPD-8
Presidential Policy Directive
274
steps of resources
order/requirements
mobilize
track/report
store
recover
demobilize
reimburse
inventory
275
benefits of using NGO for incident response/HA/DR
NGO are in an area prior to an incident and after the federal/military leaders leave
276
secretly withdraw troops/spies especially from a dangerous area
exfiltrate
277
cornerstone of Joint Vision 2020
information superiority to enable decision supremacy
278
IO
Information Operations
- actions taken to affect adversaries and influence over decision making processes, info, information supremacy while protecting others
279
C3D2
Cover, Concealment, Camouflage, Denial, Deception
* opeations to hide key activity capabilities = mobilization, WMD, treaty noncompliance, advanced weaons systems,
280
denial
hinder/deny the adversary the knowledge of an object by hiding it
281
goal of deception
to make adversaries more vulnerable to the effects of weapons, maneuver, and operaitons
282
4 types of military deception operaitons
ruse
demonstration
display
feint
283
display (type of military deception)
static portrayal of an activity, force, or equipment
284
ruse (type of military deception operation)
deliberate exposure of false information
285
PSYOP
influence emotion, motives,objectives, reasoning,behaviors, of gov/org/groups
- induce or reinforce foreign attitudes and behavior favorable to the originator
286
what must you consider when you look at deception
consider the levels at which deception effects are produced and the domains in which they are implemented
287
Operation names for D-Day
Normandy = Operation Overload
Navy's part: Operation Neptune
deception operation code name = Operation Fortitude
288
date of D-Day Landing
June 6 1944
289
US policy about PSYOPS and public affairs
by US policy, PSYOP and public affairs officers don't try to deceive
*public affairs do not deceive
- PA intent is to disseminate international information
- PA maintains credibility by protecting against slanting or manipulating PA channels
290
goal of the Geneva Conventions
protect people caught up in combat
291
goal of the Hague Convention
targeting & weapons
292
Big Lie
gross distortion/misrepresentation of the truth
- coined in Mein Kampf
- use of a lie so collossal that no one would believe someone "could have the imprudence to distort the truth so infamously"
293
warfare
applying power to force someone to conform to our objectives
294
what does studying history and challenges show us
study of hx shows us that the challenges we are facing aren't new
295
what type of critical thinking should we prepare our servicemembers to have
adaptive,
innovative,
to make them prepared to operate in complex and unstructured environments
296
process of developing jointness/multinational
go beyond culture and physical differences
- extends to espoused values and basic assumptions
297
USC Titles that the Coast Guard falls under
normally falls under Title 14,
can do AD Navy missions under OCONUS TItle 10 for maritime security
298
normal operating authority for the National Guard (weekend drill/training periods)
Title 32
299
most accessible Reserve force
Ready Reserve: active drilling & training
300
what reserves get activated if war is declared
Ready Reserves are the most accessible b/c they are actively drilling/training
Standby & Retired get activated if war is declared
301
5 strategic thinking compentenceis
critical thinking,
creative thinking,
systems theory,
thinking in time,
ethical thinking,
302
what is the first step of unified action
unified action begins with clear strategic direction
303
what is strategy on a fundamental level
strategy is fundamentally a choice reflecting a preference for a future state or condition in the strategic enviornment
304
operational access
ability to project military force in contested areas w/sufficient freedom of action to accomplish the mission
305
essence of sea power
sea control
306
5 essential functions of sea power
operational access,
deterrence,
sea control operations,
power projection,
maritime security
307
importance of MSO
safety and economic security of the US depends on substantial part on teh secure use of the world's oceans
MSO = maritime security operations
308
where in waters can piracy occur
only over high seas/EEZ, contiguous zones/beyond territorial jurisdictoin
- anything closer to the shore is the jurisdiction of the nation
309
MOTR
Maritime Operational Threat Response Plan
310
PESTLE
(political, economic, social, technological, environmental, legal)
311
dead reckoning
process of calculating current position of a moving object by using a previously known position (fix) and incorporating estimates of speed/heading/direction/course over an elapsed time
312
previously known position used when you are navigating
fix
313
highest ranked person on a ship
SOFA: senior officer present afloat
314
OOD reports to...
CO: safe navigation & general ops
XO: carry out ship's routine
Navigator: sighting navigational landmarks, course, & speed changes
315
most authority on the ship
OOD is the direct representative of the CO, acts with all authority of command
316
overarching responsibility of the CO on the ship
CO is accountable for everything that happens on the ship so the OOD is responsible to the CO for all that happens on their watch
317
what kind of judgment does the OOD need
judgment to balance priorities b/c the OOD is constantly confronted with teh decision to decide w/o delay where to focus their attention
318
first mission of all OOD
safety of the ship and fulfilment of its mission
319
realism of CO/OOD
can't exercise personal control over everything that happens during their watch even though they are theoretically responsible for it all
320
role of TAO
Tactical Action Officer
- to enhance weapon readiness and decrease response times
321
where does the TAO do watch
CIC: Combat Information Center
322
final decision maker on a ship
technically CO but the OOD makes decisions on their behalf
UNLESS
tactical situation means TAO has to employ the weapons systems
323
in charge of the ship during tactical situations
TAO instead of the OOD
324
importance of looping in the CHENG into tactical situations
CHENG must know about power requirements and the operating situation so they can ensure the ship can perform
325
what must you quickly learn when you are new to a ship
when reporting to a ship, you must quickly learn about the ship, her organization, the people, and the mission
326
supports the OOD
BMOW
327
2 MC
engineering
328
4 MC
damage control
329
5 MC
flight deck operations
330
CO's location during GQ
CIC b/c it has capabilities the bridge does not
331
IAD
international air distress
121.5 MHZ
332
purpose of opening/closing hatches
safety
- if watertight integrity is maintained, the ship can stay afloat
333
dump garbage at sea
> 25 nm from shore
334
dump medical waste at sea
never unless extreme circumstances,
> 50 miles from shore in a weighted container
335
dump plastic at sea
hold at least 20 days,
only dump at sea if weighted down & must chart the lattitude/longitude
336
what has messed up many good approaches to landing
improper use of the mooring lines
337
1st 4 mooring lines
1: bow line
2. after bow spring
3. forward bow spring
4. after quarter spring
338
mooring line at the center of the ship
breast line amidship isn't numbered
339
point of rotation around which the ship makes its turn
pivot point
340
determines the path of a ship as it turns
turning circle is the path of hte ship as it turns
- advance is how far forward it moves
- turning circle is the path as it turns
- all varies by the amount of rudder and speed
341
knots of a breeze
4-27 knots
gale is 34-47 knots
342
when does barometric pressure fall
barometric pressure falls when the air is hot, moist, and heavy
343
behind a ship (stern)
abaft
344
who has right of way if 2 ships are crossing and there is a risk of collision
port hand privilaged
345
at the heart of every ship
engineering
- moves hull through the water
- makes fresh water
- electrical power
- supports crew/mission
346
engineer's call to the OOD and EOOW
to explain cause of the problem, impact on the ship, and any constraints
347
hourly rounds on a ship and reports to the OOD. often the first to find disaster/flood/fire/security breech
Sound & Security Watch
348
first general order of the sentry
1. to take charge of this post and all government property in view
349
second general order of hte sentry
2. to walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing
350
third general order of the sentry
3. to report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce
351
port perpendicular versus parallel
pier: perpendicular
warf: parallel
352
apprehension
clearly informing a person that they are being taken into custody & the reason for the arrest
353
if the accused is apprehended but must do military duties
"restriction in lieu of arrest"
354
important thing to remember about when the OOD gives navigation orders to be followed immediately
noticable time lag between order given to wheel/engine and the time to effect of the response is felt
355
poor seafloor quality for anchor
foul-bottomed
356
ladder down the side of a ship
accommodation ladder
357
absolute bearing
bearing of an object in relation to north/true bearing
358
in front of a vessel
afore
359
part of the vessel that is behind the middle of the ship
aft
360
halfway along the length of the ship
amidship
361
anchors aweight
anchor that is just clear of the bottom and the ship is no longer anchored
362
so low in the water that water is constantly washing over the top of the ship
awash
363
ship compartment ah that can be flooded to control ship stability
ballast tank
364
waves are moving perpendicular to the vessel's course
beam sea
365
wind blowing perpendicular to a vessel's course
beam wind
366
turn or steer a vessel into the wind
bear up
367
bearing
horizontal direction of a line of sight between two objects on teh surface of Earth
368
indentation in the coastline
bight
369
part of the vessel's hull that sits on the ground when beached
bilge
370
boatswain
sails, ropes, rigging, boats, pipes commands
371
power generator that produces steam
boiler
372
verticle trunk-like pillar o the quary where you can secure ship lines
bollard
373
cleat
stationary device used to secur a rope aboard a vessel
374
how do you know if you are on a collision course
CBDR
375
how to reduce a ship's list
counterflood
376
direction in which a ship is being steered
course
- usually given in degrees
377
weight of the whole ship
= weight of water displaced by the ship's hull
displacement
378
device to secure doors and hatches
dog
379
navigation rules
international rules of the road
380
usual course taken by vessels in an area
fairway
381
aft end of the ship
fantail
382
faster than full speed
flank speed
383
maximum speed of a ship
flank speed
384
debris/cargo that remains afloat after a shipwreck
floatsam
385
haswer
large cable or rope used for mooring or towing a vessel
386
hawsepipe
shaft or hold int he side of a vessel's bow through which the anchor chain passes through
387
pointing the ship in the direction of the wind
hauling wind - generally not the fastest
388
direction the nose of the ship is pointing
heading - not necessarily the direction the vessel is actually moving
389
a vessel's up and down motion
heave
390
crew member responsible for steering the ship
helmsman
391
lowest part of the interior of the ship's hull
hold
392
island
superstructure of an aircraft carrier that extends above the flight deck
393
speed of a knot
1nm = 1.8520 km
= 1.2508 mph
394
lay to
bring a vessel into the wind and hold her stationationary
395
direction towards which the wind is blowing
leeward
windward is opposite
396
in navigation, the segment of a voyage between 2 waypoints
leg
397
securing and docking a ship
mooring
398
fore and aft ends of a ship move up and down
pitch
399
poop deck
high deck on the aft superstructure of a ship
400
quartermaster
rating that steers ships and runs the ship routine
401
sailing across the wind
reaching
402
side to side motion of a ship
roll
403
sea state
general condition of the free surface on a large body of water with respect to wind wages and swell of a ship
404
direction towards which the current flows
set
405
sinking lower in the water prior to sinking
settle
406
squat effect
phemenon where a vessel moving quickly through shallow water creates an area of low pressure under its keel that reduces the ship's buoyancy especially at teh bow. the reduced buoyane causes the ship to squat lower int eh water than ordinarily expected.
407
stanchion
vertical post near the edge of a deck that supports life-lines
408
minimum speed at which the vessel answers the helm
steerageway
- below that, the ship can't be steered bc there isn't speed sufficient for the rudder to "bite"
409
amount of room for storing materials on board a ship
stowage
410
what comes out of the back of the ship when it is moving
wake: turbulent water behind a moving vessel
wash: waves created by a moving vessel
411
when there is enough speed/momentum/enough water moving ast the rudder that the rudder "bites" and you can steel the vessel
steerageway
or
"way"
412
what doesn't it take a master mariner to do
slow
stop
change course
notify CO/XO/navigator if the ship's position is in doubt
413
intervention if the ship's position is in doubt
use dead reckoning
&/or
notify the CO/XO/navigator if can't troubleshoot
414
6 rules of when to DR
q hr
every course change
q speed change
q fix/running fix
q line of position
q each time new course
415
primary job of the navigator
to know where the ship is going not where it has been
416
6 functions of the COC
receive info,
analyze info,
distribute info,
make recommendations to CO/Ops,
integrate reosurces,
synchronize
417
pull (intel)
"what do I need to know?"
"who has it?"
"have I asked?"
418
code for corpsmen
LO3A
419
GOGO
Government Owned,
Government Operated
420
NVPZ
Naval Vessel Protection Zone
- 500 yd regulated area of water around large USN vessels necessary for safety or security
421
3 examples of tactical references for the USN
NTRP
NTTP
NWP
422
JEMSO
Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations
423
START versus SALT
Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
424
approximate 1 nm = __ mile
1.5 miles (approximately)
425
MISO
military information support operations
426
IO
planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and individuals in a manner favorable to the originators objectives
- influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp the decision-making of adversaries and potential adveraries while protecting our own
427
EEZ
exclusive economic zone
- maritime zone adjacent to the territorial sea that may not extend beyond 200 nm from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured
428
who does Military Sealift Command report to
MSC reports to Commander Fleet Forces & TRANSCOM component commander
- deploy, employ, sustain, redeploy US forces on a global basis
429
SORN
standard organization and regulations of the navy
430
benefits of international law
provides stability with the expectation that certain acts/omissions will result in predictable consequences
431
word that indicates application of a procedure is mandatory
"shall"
432
relationship of zones to nm from shore
territorial seas = 12nm from shore
contiguous zone: from end of territorial sea to 24nm beyond that
EEZ: up to 200 nm from shore's baseline
433
beyond the EEZ
EEZ goes out 200 nm from the coast's baseline
beyond that = high seas
434
rights in territorial seas
land to 12nm out
soverign rights
ships have right of innocent passage but do not have the right of aircraft overlap
435
length across the mouth of a bay
no more than 24nm
- if greater than 24nm, a "semicircle test" is done then the line is moved inside until it meets teh 24nm criteria
436
no right to innocent passage
no rights of innocent passage in internal water unless distress
- ships/aircraft cannot enter or overfly internal waters w/o permission of the coastal states
(from standpoint of international law, internal waters have the same legal rights as the land itself)
437
study of underwater depth of oceans/lake floors
bathymetry
438
towards the centerline of a ship
inboard
439
gunwale
top edge of a boat's side
structural component that strengthens the boat's hull and protects it from water and impact
- also used as crew handholds
440
width of a ship
beam
441
line side to side of a ship
athwarship
442
1/2 way between bow and stern
amidship
443
ship compartment numbering system
deck
# frame
relationship to centerline
type of compartment
444
ship compartment numbering system
relationship to centerline
_-_-X-_
0 = on centerline
even = starboard
odd = port
445
odd 3rd number of ship compatment address
starboard side
446
even 3rd number of the ship's compartment address
port side
447
_-_-_-A
storage space
448
_-_-_-AA
cargo hold
449
_-_-_-C
Control
450
_-_-_-E
Engineering
451
_-_-_-K
Chemicals/Dangerous Materials
452
_-_-_-M
ammunition
453
_-_-_-Q
miscellaneous
454
Condition Xray
least watertight integrity,
greatest ease of access throughout the ship,
set during working hours in port and when there is no weather or danger of attack
455
material conditions of readiness
degree of access and system closure in effect at any given time
securing of access fittings or systems limits the extent of damage that could affect a ship
456
Dog Z
close to darken ship during general quarters
457
ship condition during General Quarters
Condition Zebra
may open doors for crew comfort with permission from CO but must guard while open so they can be shut quickly
458
what happens during "Man Overboard"
all personnel muster,
medical personnel prepare to receive casualty
459
designated area for noncombatants
safe haven
460
mooring line that keeps the ship from moving forward
aft spring line
461
located at the front of the ship
bullnose
462
located on the fos'cle
wildcat
463
making freshwater out of saltwater
EVAP
464
cover protection for surface/sub
Naval Air Squadron
465
fleet in CENTCOM
5th Fleet
466
purpose of the gun salute
gesture of peace & friendship
467
how to describe the dimensions of a ship
length x beam
468
purpose of navy logistics
right support
right place
right time
469
7 principles of Navy Logistics
FEARSSS
flexibility
economy
attainability
responsiveness
simplicy, sustainability, survivability
470
6 areas of naval doctrine
C2
operaitons
warfare
logistics
intel
planning
471
Japan lost the Pacific
June 1942: Battle of Midway
major turning point in the war
472
first carrier to carrier battle
Battle of Coral Sea
- May 1942
473
Naval Battles in WWII
Coral Sea
Midway
Leyte Gulf
474
final Naval blow to Japan in WWII
Battle of Leyte Gulf
October 1944
475
Mediterranee fleet
6th Fleet
Naples, Italy
476
S's in the 9 principles of war
surprise, simplicity, security
477
how to describe the strategic environment
TMM: transregional, multidomain, multifunctional
478
prepared by the CJCS
National Military Strategy
479
what questions does a CO's ability to think creatively using operational art need to ask?
"Ends, Ways, Means, Risks"
ENDS: what are the objectives & desired miliary end states?
WAYS: what sequence of actions is most likely to achieve those objective military end states?
MEANS: what resources are needed IOT accomplish that sequence of action?
RISKS; what is the likely chance of failure or unacceptable result of performing that sequence of action?
480
even versus odd SEAL teasm
Coronado = odd
Little Creek = even
481
how should we direct every military operation
we should direct every military operation towards a clearly defined, decisive, and attainable objective
482
offensive
9 principle of war
action to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative
483
what is the most significant preparation a commander can make
clearly express the objective of the operation to subordinate commanders
484
ways, ends, & means
joint planning: deliberate process of determining how (ways) to use military capabilities (means) in time/space to achieve objectives (ends) while considering the associative risks
485
Halon time delays
manned space = 60 second
486
what type of fire is an aircraft fire
class D
487
defeat Class C fire
CO2 but PKP a the lat resort
- PKP: potassium bicarbonate
488
temperature of LOX
-297
489
where is the anchor & chain housed
hawsepipe - anchor
chain locker = chain
490
color sequence of the flags in P&D lines
GRYBWG
green
red
yellow
blue
white
green
491
tattletale line
tells you when the mooring line has reached its safe working load
492
ROMEO at the dip
ready to receive alongside,
ready to come alongside,
493
whistles for man overboard
6
494
effective distance of the RAM
3 nm
495
flag raised when at anchor
Uniform
496
1 whistle
attention to starboard
497
2 whistles
attention to port
498
6 whistle blasts
man overboard
499
one prolonged whistle
u/w
500
divers in the water
Alfa Flag
