Super swaggy SWE flashcards
(503 cards)
1
Q
Who sets minimum crew sized for standard boats
A
Commandant
2
Q
Who sets minimum boat crew sizes for non standard boats
A
Area and District Commander
3
Q
Trailering: Which hitch has greatest towing capacity
A
Class V
4
Q
Chains Trailering:
A
The safety chains on the towing mechanism should be
crisscrossed under the coupler and attached to the tow
vehicle’s frame. When attaching the chain to the vehicles frame
make sure that the open end of the hook goes up and through
the hole, not just down through it, to prevent the hook from
simply bouncing out.
5
Q
Rust Lines can lower a line’s performance by as much as
A
40%
6
Q
At what circumference do you replace a line do to flattening or
elongagtion
A
5%
7
Q
P Card Thresholds
A
$2,500
8
Q
How many Days Past Due until GTC Suspended
A
61 Days
9
Q
0-9 in Army
A
LT General
10
Q
0-2 in Marines
A
1LT
11
Q
Fix interval when vessel is within 1000 yards of anchorage
A
When the vessel is within 1000 yards, fixes should be plotted and taken every 30 seconds.
12
Q
Fix interval for anchoring approach
A
The fix interval at initial approach should be 2 minutes or less
13
Q
Whats on Property
A
Aircraft, Electronic, General Purpose Property, Anything greater than 5,000 in historical cost, ) Less than $5,000 in historical cost, but highly pilferable, Silver, Service, and Silverware), Canines used in support of CG missions (excluding mascots), Foreign gifts, All Boats, Internal-Use Software greater than $2,500 in historical cost, All Vehicles (including trailers), All Vessels, All Sensitive Personal Property, Leased, rented orborrowed property, Heritage Assets
14
Q
Preferred Turn for MOB Pickup
A
Williamson
15
Q
Anderson Turn
A
An advantage of the Anderson turn is that it is the fastest recovery method.
16
Q
Williamson Turn
A
If an individual falls overboard during periods of darkness or restricted visibility, and the exact time of the incident is unknown, a maneuver known as the Williamson turn should be used to search for the person overboard.
17
Q
Towing What is Tripping:
A
Tripping is when a boat is pulled sideways by an opposing force. If the towline is out of alignment (not in line) and pulls sideways, the towing boat will heel over, often beyond its ability
to right itself.
18
Q
Take compass bearings to three separate objects spread
A
at least 45° apart
19
Q
Drag Circle
A
Hawsepipe to pelorous plus scope of chain
20
Q
Letting Go Circle
A
Distance between the hawse pipe and the pelorous
21
Q
Swing Circle
A
Length of Ship plus scope of chain
22
Q
Short Stay:
A
Just short of breaking from the bottom. Straight up and down.
23
Q
Preferred Bottom for anchoring
A
Sandy or Muddy
24
Q
In Brake Method, what does command “let go” mean
A
Slowly let brake go
25
Nav Eval will take fixes how often for the first 30 minutes after anchored?
Every 3 minutes
26
How often will you take fixes in low vis while anchored
Every 3 minutes
27
How far apart are you distance circle for the first 1000 yards on a chart?
Every 100 yards
28
After Passing chain stoppers, make anchor ready for ...?
Riding, Veering, and Heaving around
29
Never anchor in depths deeper than
100 Fathoms
30
Final Approach to anchorage is at least
1200 Yards
31
Preferred scope of chain
5-7
32
Unit Training Board Participants
Unit Training Board membership shall, at a minimum, include the executive officer (XO) or executive petty officer (XPO),training officer or training petty officer and/or assistant, all department heads, educational services officer (if assigned), damage control assistant (if assigned) and corpsman (if assigned)
33
Who grants waivers for search pattern tasks?
District Commander
34
Two types of mission briefs?
Command Brief and Individual Team Brief
35
Paper ALMIS logs keep for how long after being entered?
90 days
36
What is the optimum angle between objects when shooting
LOP’s?
60, 120
37
What is the reference ship vector designator?
e-r
38
How long after an ammo transaction do you have to complete an ATR?
24 Hours
39
PLR’s must be submitted NLT the ___ day of the month?
8th
40
The breaking strength of nylon line is reduced by X% when it is wet.
15
41
When can the CSS detach themselves from the tending line?
entangled in debris, embarking a vessel or any unforeseen circumstance
42
How long is the tending line for CSS
600 Feet of 3/8s poly pro
43
How many components are there in DHS
16
44
E-4 in AF?
Senior Airman
45
E-8 in USMC
Master SGT
46
09 in USMC
LT Gen
47
O1 in army
2nd LT
48
O3 in USAF
Capt
49
Which 165’ cutter rammed a sub
Campbell
50
Who can Frock
CG PSC EPM-2
51
Credited saving 10 lives
Midgett
52
When must supervisors complete a special EER
On the day NJP is awarded
53
Formal award recommendations are made on form
CG1650
54
Length of NSN
13 (NIIN is the last 9 of the NSN)
55
CG751
Office of Cutter Forces
56
Navy Create Rank of Chief
1893
57
First Time Entire Cg was Transferred to the Navy
WWI
58
Wet Strength Compared to Dry Strength
Manilla, Sisal, and Cotton up to 120%, Nylon 85-90%, and Polyester and Polypropylene 100%
59
Plain Laid
when 3,4 or 6 strands are twisted together, opposite of the strands
60
Cable Laid
When 3 or 4 plain laid, three stranded ropes are twisted
together
61
How many Surface Swimmers are deployed for an uncooperative PIW?
2
62
How long should it take the CSS and their Tender to be manned and ready at word of a man overboard or use of CSS?
3 mins
63
Line of Positions
An error of 1 degree at 1 mile will result in an error of 100 feet.
64
The MDE’s are shifted to the pilot house and tested how long before getting u/w?
15 Min
65
The HH65 has an endurance time of what?
3 hours
66
Level 1 Inspection
This inspection is the most frequent, simplest, and involves the least amount of disassembly of the equipment
67
What publication has the info for foreign waters and ports?
Sailing directions
68
An individual suffering from either air emboli or the bends
should be positioned how
Laid down on their left side head down
69
When u/w, the national ensign is flown from where?
Gaff
70
The reference for the order of pennants for full dress is
NTP 13
71
A sound of 3 blasts when rendering honor denotes what?
Carry on
72
For ships, close aboard is __________yards?
600 yds, 400 yds for Boats
73
Previously opened cans of 2 part epoxy stored in a sealed container in ambient conditions will be good for
3-4 years
74
On memorial day, when no gun salute is possible, the flag is full masted at
1220
75
The temporal pressure point should not be put under pressure for more than _________ to prevent cutting off blood supply to the brain?
30 sec
76
What kind of clouds are parallel and look like waves when moving with the wind?
Stratocumulus
77
Hearing protection (single) is required at what decibel?
85 Db
78
Anchoring on a bottom that slopes at ___ degrees or more will increase the likelihood of the anchor dragging?
40
79
Rear Admiral and Vice Admiral Side Boy Count
6 and 8
80
Sharp clear flashes on the depth sounder indicates what?
Hard Bottom
81
Level 2 inspection
This inspection is a more in-depth inspection, requiring some disassembly and overhaul. Level 2 inspections include the items required in Level 1 plus additional items.
82
How do you abbreviate freezing rain in the weather log?
ZR
83
Loose Cargo inspection Annual and 5-Year
Loose cargo gear shall be visually inspected at least once annually for cracks, corrosion or evidence of stress at least once annually, with a report
Loose cargo gear shall be pull tested to 200% of the WLL of the component at least once every 5 years. A test certificate shall be provided for retested equipment.
A 10% reduction of the original dimensions shall be cause for removal from service
84
How long before U/W do you energize the radar?
2 hours
85
True Azimuth Angle
ZN
86
Azimuth Angle
Z
87
IALA "B"
New Zealand
88
Single Unit Square Search
90 Degrees to STBD
89
Inertia and Moment of Intertia
are two different properties of static forces that cause resistance in towing vessels
Inertia is the tendency for a vessel at rest to stay at rest.
90
Inertia
Is tendency for a vessel at rest to stay at rest.
91
The moment of inertia occurs
when a towed vessel resists effort to turn about a vertical axis to change heading
92
where is the third sub flown
port yardarm outboard
93
Which flag is not included in international bag of pennants
prep
94
Which flag may be raised above National Ensign
Jewish Service Pennant, and Church Pennant
95
Level 3 Inspection
This inspection is the most comprehensive and requires disassembly and overhaul of the hydraulic system. Level 3 inspections include the items required in Levels 1 and 2 plus additional items.
96
When did USCG Transfer to DHS
March 1st 2003
97
What is international distress signal in flags
November Chairlie
98
How much blood can an average person lose prior to going into shock
2 pints
99
what pub do u use to calculate amplitude
bowditch
100
changes to international code of signals
international maritime organization
101
How many hours after missing pyro do u have to report it
4 hours
102
status of force agreement
an international agreement providing approval for us personnel to enter foreign territory for defense purposes
103
which clouds indicate fair weather
cumulus
104
sins routes and waypoints
200 routes with 35 waypoints
105
tralering crews should rest for 8 hours after traveling how many miles
350
106
alcohol not within how many hours with sea sick meds
12 hours
107
What level are Warrant billets for
w4
108
applicant must submit package for warrant by what date
january 1
109
how many years active service for warrant package
8
110
if you are an e-6 you have to place in top ___ of SWE competition
50%
111
warrant: Cant have and mark lower than a 3 or NJP for at least ___ years immediately prior to jan 1 deadline
3 years
112
Applicants for bosn or naval engineering must have ___ years of sea time as an e-6
1 year
113
BM are required to be certified OIC for advancement to
BMCS and BMCM
114
Flag Golf
requires pilot
115
Throw Bag handle
for the survivor
116
Article 31
Miranda Rights
117
Article 15
NJP
118
Side Boys for Governor
8
119
Harbor Charts
Larger than 1:50,000
120
General Charts
1:150,000-600,000
121
Sailing Charts
1:600,000 and smaller
122
Coastal Charts
1:50,000 and 1:150,000
123
Small Craft Charts
1:40,000 and larger
124
High laying clouds
continued fair weather
125
UV Light Resistance
Polyester is Excellent, Nylon, cotton, sisal, and manila are all "good", polypro and polyeth are "fair"
126
Song for President Arriving
Admirals March
127
Gun Salute for Sec of Homeland Sec
19
128
1966 Bronze Star Recipient from Point Welcome
Patterson
129
Breaking Strength of Line of Throw Line Bag
500
130
Initial Testing for Cargo Gear and General Rigging Systems
Cargo gear and general rigging installations shall receive Visual, No-Load, Static, Dynamic and Full Load inspections and tests. An inspection report shall be prepared or provided
131
A common seamanship practice says that the WLL of a line should be not more than _____ of its BS
1/5th
132
Breaking Strength Remaining in Line with a Square Knot
54%
133
Breaking Strength Remaining in Line with a Bowline
63%
134
Breaking Strength Remaining in Line with a Double Becket Bend
59%
135
Breaking Strength Remaining in Line with a Clove Hitch
60%
136
Breaking Strength Remaining in Line with a Eye Splice
90-95%
137
Boat Forces Command Cadre shall become basic coxswain and then (Aton/Tactical/Pursuit/Heavy WX) Coxswain within how many months
6 months for basic 1 year for everything else
138
Onboard Cutters the Senior BM basic coxswain and then (Aton/Tactical/Pursuit/Heavy WX)
6 months for basic 1 year for everything else
139
How far away are buttocks from ankles during situps
18 inches
140
weight testing for stokes
600 lbs, hoisted 5 times, 3 inches above deck 15 minutes, semi annual
141
How high do you fill up P6 gas tank
2" from the top
142
How long is the Type I Nylon Cord Attached to the P6 flashlight
24 inches
143
How many pieces of retro are affixed to the p-6
12 pieces of 2x3
4 on top 4 on the sides and 4 on the bottom
144
what size stencil is used for the markings on the p-6 can
3"
145
How long do you pump freshwater through p-6
5 minutes
146
stokes litter straps
Gray, Red, then remaining straps head to toe
147
how long is tending lines for stokes litter
2.5 times length of freeboard
148
stokes litter maintenance
quarterly and post use
149
hiv on stokes
6 days and 14 days on postmortem tissue
150
cleaning stokes litter using disenfectant how long
15 minutes soak
151
rinse chest pads with
1 part bleach to 10 parts water
152
retro size on ring buoy
2 inches 4 pieces
153
how large is loop hand hold on rescue bag
15
154
anti exposure coverall retro
62 square inches
155
lbs buoyancy anti exposure coveralls
22 to 45 pounds
156
neoprene hood must be worn at what temperture
50 degrees or less for water
157
retro on neoprene hood
no less than 24
158
Immersion suits are required for each person aboard cutters
required units above and below each 32 degree mark
159
surf cap required
The surf cap is worn by cutter
surface swimmers during all deployments at night and when the water temperature is below 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
160
neoprene gloves for css
all deployments where the water temperature is below 72 degrees Fahrenheit
161
cutter surface swimmer drysuit
for water 50 degrees and below
162
type III buoyancy
15.5 lbs
163
6 person life raft is used on
49’ BUSL, 41’ UTB, 52 SPC-HWX, and 55’ ANB
164
service of life raft
20 years
165
lbs of buoyancy for life float
240
166
life ring and rescue bag inspection
semi annual and post use
167
how often does float light flash
50-70
168
retro on fml
1 2" piece below swivel pins
169
size snap hook
3-5/32"
170
tucks for synthetic line
4-5
171
tucks for natural line
3
172
point X
is where you pull the cover out of the core
173
point T
is where you put the core back into the cover
174
point z
is where the core came through from T
175
how big is hook tape attaches to plb
2x2"
176
when do u replace battery for plb
within 60 days of expiration
177
how often do you have to re-register plb
biannual
178
battery life span for plb
5 years
179
drysuit leak test
15 minutes
180
form for monthly ammo inventory
R-865
181
FIRING range form
3029
182
visibility and duration of pml
1 mile 8 hours
183
whistle
1000 meters 1100 yards
184
which cutter captured the fist prize of the war of 1812
cutter jefferson
185
who did we fight in 1812
england
186
the lighthouse marcus hannah served at
cape elizabeth light
187
navy established cpo rate
1894
188
how many cutters were deployed in quasi war
8
189
how many prizes were caught in quasi war
18 unaided and another 2 assisted in
190
cg adopted the navy rating
1719
191
During the spanish american war which cutter was involved in the battle of manila bay escorted george dewey squadrion
cutter mcculloh
192
who was the quasi war against
france
193
when did spain declare war on the US
april 24th 1898
194
cutter that recaptured nancy and mehibitable
eagle
195
first time cg transfered to the navy
april 1917 WWI
196
spanish american peace treaty
DECEMBER 10TH 1898 PARIS
197
which cutter captured 3 german radiomen and took the norwegian trawler boskoe
cutter northlan
198
what war was the steam boat used in
mexican american war
199
when was the CG transfered to the Navy in WWII
Nov 1st 1941
200
which cutter shot first shots in civil war
harriet lane
201
e-8 and e-9 pay grades were established when
may 1958
202
SPAR
semper paratus always ready
203
make up for general courts martial
military judge and at least 5 members
204
how many days does member have to appeal njp
5 calendar days
205
make up for special courts martial
45 days
206
what on radar reduces rain clutter
FTC
207
how often are small arms racks inspected
quarterly
208
temporary whippings are made using
sail twine
209
OICS do standard boat inspections
monthly
210
Modified Static Test/Brake Test
A load test conducted on existing equipment where the equipment has been removed for non-structural repairs and is being reinstalled or where the installation is being revalidated or conducted to validate brake system operation. A test weight, typically equivalent to 150% of the WLL, is typically applied by external means and held for not less than 10 minutes,
211
halyard 4th sub is flown
stbd yardarm inboard
212
for class c and d mishaps, mishap board is conducted where
unit level
213
how many years do you need for warrant
8
214
no gun salute when 4th of july is on sunday soooo
its on monday 0800
215
Full dress ship with two masts where is biggest national ensign flown
flagstaff
216
what year were women integrated into active duty
1973
217
when did petty officers start wearing rate insignia with chevrons pointing down
1886
218
in what year were all rates open to women
1978
219
when was homeland security act signed into law
nov 25th 2002
220
how major headquarters directorates are below the commandant
11
221
first female OIC ashore
1989 krystine carbajal
222
year women assigned to isolated billets
1981
223
Tech Sergent
E-6
224
Two services merged to join the CG
Revenue Cutter Service and Life Saving
225
avg person in 50 degree water
2.5 hours
226
What act made the CG responsible for the security of ports and waterways
The Espionage Act of 1917
227
ORM
identify mission tasks
Identify hazards
assess risk
identify options
evaluate risk vs gain
execute decision
monitor the situation
228
Cargo gear and General Rigging Systems Annual Testing
Cargo gear and general rigging systems shall receive Visual, No-Load and Full Load inspections and tests on an annual basis. An inspection report shall be provided A 10% reduction of the original dimensions shall be cause for removal from service.
229
Cargo Gear and General Rigging 5 Year Inspection
Cargo gear and general rigging systems shall receive Dynamic and Modified Static testing not less than once every 5 years. An inspection report shall be prepared or provided.
230
the routing symbol of the CG memo describes what
office of person who orginated emmo
231
precedence line in message contains what info
DTG
232
how many entries for 3307
33
233
what type of discharge is used for most recruit separations
uncharacterized
234
Booms and Frames Level 1
The intent of this inspection is to ascertain the safety of the rigging and other critical equipment parts that could result in injury, loss of life or equipment damage if failure occurs.
235
Booms and Frames Level 2
The intent is to accomplish the Level 1 inspection above, and concurrently disassembly, inspect and overhaul all major components whose performance or mechanical condition may have deteriorated. Disassembly shall also be carried out to inspect other components whose performance is not affected by normal wear but whose failure could result in damage, injury or loss of life.
236
Booms and Frames Level 3
Most likely need a contractor,
In addition to Level 1 inspection, and Level 2 inspection and testing, inspect and overhaul the following items, as applicable, based on condition. Disassemble and overhaul all pneumatic components. Disassemble and overhaul all hydraulic components to include pumps, motors, control valves, accumulators, rams, etc.
237
Training Plans have to be retained for __ Years
2
238
3 main stages in cg boat crew training program
qualification certifications currency
239
how to pull up currency report
pull up comptency report
240
training board plan
at a minumum monthly
241
XO XPO
monitors training, qualification, and development of OBTTs, appoints team leader for each OBTT
242
CO OIC
Unit training board, ensures OBTTs are in place
243
Status Activity types in AOPS
ABC
244
everything in almis is in zulu except
mission schedule
245
interim certifications are good for
60 days
246
recertification reason
pcs new unit, disiplinary action, failure to meet currency requirements
247
shooting in FY
12 including fam
248
for currency cycle in tmt what appears red
task not completed for both current and previous cycle
249
Boat Inspection criteria are in what manual
Naval Engineering Manual
250
currency maintenance tasks that are current are
green
251
who assigns training officer as collatoral duty
XO
252
SELRES training days
12 active duty 48 paids drills
253
cg-5288
weekly training plan
254
boat inspection must be submitted by
10 DAYS of being completed
255
cart grading process
80%/20% basis. drills failed at 79% or lower need to be repeated. highest score is then a 80
256
BM1s have to request OIC review board within
one year of making bmc
257
BM1s OIC board
with 2 years in grade may request
with less than two years that have filled xpo position
258
BMCs or BMCS who lose certfication must
wait 2 years before being elegible for recertification, cannot go to next paygrade without recertification
259
OIC board cannot have mark less than 4 for
4 years
260
OIC Board cannot have AI or NJP for at least
4 years
261
Initial Qualfication Report (AOPS)
Green task has been completed
Black task has been deferred
red task has not been completed or deferred
262
Magnetic compass cannot have deviation greater than
5
263
magnetic compass swinging, chose ranges greater than
1/2 mile apart
264
a minimum of ___ ranges are needed for cardinal points
4
265
WLL Working Load Limit
max weight to be handled
266
standing rigging
includes fixed rigging, guys, bomm pendents, and mooring lines
267
under no circumstances should rope be soaked in ___
JP5, use turbine oil
268
Full Load Test
100% of WLL
269
Dynamic Load Test
125% of WLL
270
Static
A load test conducted on newly installed, structurally repaired (e.g. by welding) or structurally overhauled (e.g. replacement ofmajor structural sections) systems where a test weight equivalent to 200% of WLL is applied as a force by external means and held for not less than 10 minutes,
271
Loose Gear
should be tested to 200% at least every 5 years
272
when coating, surface temp should be
50-90 degrees
273
Surface prep PSI
3000 psi
274
Paint remover/stripper, do not remove for
10-20 minutes
275
heat resistant organic finishes
1200 degrees
276
two principles of paint
solid pigment and liquid vehicle
277
conventional air spray
40 degree at least, 70 degree optimum
278
spray gun holding
6-8 inches away from wall, 1-2 inches away from corners
279
uncorrecting
true variation mag dev compass
280
light lists provide
more complete info concerning aids to nav that can be shown on charts
281
coast pilots provide
sailing directions between points, including recommended courses and distances
282
max degrees between sling and the horizon
30 degrees
283
shipboard hoisting equipment is tested
annually, level one
284
most comprehensive test for weight handling is level
3
285
replace wire rope when
6 broken wires in one rope lay length, 3 broken wires in a strand
286
restrictive casualty needs written waiver
within 4 hours of verbal
287
interior painting should not occur
more than once every 3 years
288
exterior surfaces should not be painted
more than every two years
289
non skid surfaces should last for
3-6 years
290
anchors on deck painted
should be spar
291
15 fathom
first shot detachable link red, first link on either side are white
292
30 fathom
second shot detachable link white, first 2 links on either side are white
293
45 fathom
3rd shot blue
294
last two shots
yellow then red is last
295
when rope bends more than 10 degrees around bitts
the diameter of the surface should be more than 3 times the diameter of the rope
296
whats boats dont have boat inspection report
outboards
297
clean guns
semi and post use
298
paint storage walls
1.5"
299
PUH limits
bigger boats 5 % smaller 10%
300
cg 3022
boat inspection form
301
thrust bearing swivel box
phosphorus bronze
302
lugs
whelps
303
sisal is made from
agave
304
max lead content
0.06
305
voc anti fouling paint level
400
306
bending shackle
connect end link to swivel on anchor shackle
307
anchoring maintenance
semi annual until 2 shots on deck
308
FML is lit for
36 hours
309
if width of free surface affect doubles
stability factor changes by 4
310
medical kits how close to weapons clearing stations
10 ft
311
anchors are designed to hold in
70 knot winds, 4 knot current, in 40 fathoms of water
312
when tallow isnt availble use
saltwater soap
313
1 gallon of AFFF/5 gallon drum
produces 133 gallons/ 660 gallons last for 1.5 minutes
314
when hauling in anchor more than ___ do not use more than half speed
60 fathoms
315
rigging has safety factor
5:1
316
square knot reduces breaking strength by
46%
317
feige fittings rated up to
85% of rope
318
three parts to wire rope
core, strands, wire
319
standard shot
15 fathoms, 90 feet
320
displacement is measure in
long tons...2240 lbs equals 1 long ton
321
z lay
right
322
s lay
left
323
what type of message is ATR
P
324
safe water mark
red spear
325
parts to paint brush
4
326
pile tape on boat crew helmet
2x3
327
haz lockers in workspace
3
328
small arms
50 cal and below
329
part of anchor stops uncontrollable free fall
cats paw
330
pms stokes thats stored inside
quarterly post use
331
stop painting
2 hours before dew point
332
large dents and gouges filled after
painting
333
r-865 parts
type serial quanity
334
sisal has breaking strength of manilla
80%
335
gallons max in locker
60 flam 120 combustable
336
wire rope has lowest resistance to wear and highest fatigue life
plow steel
337
Time spent at a sheltered anchorage can extend underway hours for crew by
50%
338
Sleep debt occurs when
6 hours or less sleep
339
crews who perform missions on multiple boat types should not exceed
6-10 hours
340
Higher risk sleep deprivation
2300-0500
341
SERA reports directly to
OIC/CO
342
mishap with PIW
Fall: A PIW as a result of a fall is an event where an individual enters
the water unexpected or unexplained
Ejection: A PIW as a result of an ejection is a situation where the individual enters the water due to inertial force on a moving
platform
343
peace of the port
U.S. may choose to refrain from asserting its jurisdiction over foreign flag vessels in its territorial sea and internal waters, leaving control of the matter to the flag State.
344
Boat Forces Insignia: Basic Insignia consists of pewter -tone waves, crossed boathook and oar, superimposed compass rose
waves (representative of
operations), crossed boathook and oar (representative of boats), and a
superimposed compass rose (representing leadership and direction).
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3 types of rusting
ASTM D 610 “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on
Painted Steel Surfaces” uses the terms, spot rusting, general rusting and pinpoint rusting to characterize rust distribution
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Cutter Interim Qualification
The commanding officer or officer-in-charge may authorize interim qualification for all watchstations provided that they have verified that the individual has acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to safely assume the watchstation. Interim qualifications are not to exceed 3 months and should be issued in very limited situations. Examples of situations where interim qualification is authorized are as follows:
a.For a newly commissioned cutter when it is difficult to fully qualify all watchstanders.
b.When there is a shortage of qualified watchstanders and an excessive strain is placed on qualified personnel.
c.When use of individuals temporarily or recently assigned aboard as watchstanders is necessary.
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OBTT Members must be
Training team members must be approved, in writing, by the commanding officer.
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Drill Scoring when failed drill has occured
Drills/exercises scored with grades of 79% or less shall be repeated. If a drill is failed twice, then the best possible grade achievable is 80%. The final score of a drill is based on the last successful drill, not the average of all attempts. All failed drills will be repeated from the beginning
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Training Teams that are on all Cutters
DCTT,
Engineering Training Team (ETT),
Navigation and Seamanship Training Team (NSTT)
350
High laying Clouds mean for weather?
Good Weather/ Continuing Fair Weather
351
New Platform Interim
New Platform- Interim certifications are provided when unit receives a new boat “type” on which no one has been previously qualified or certified.
352
Provisional Interim
Interim certifications are provided when unit has an inability to complete training towards a specific competency either due to a new competency designation at a unit or a unit-wide decertification.
353
Interim Certification should not last longer than ___
60 days
354
Temporary Deferment of Tasks should not last longer than
60 days
355
Command Cadre that are unwilling or unable to attain certification or maintain currency ___
shall normally be relieved for cause. Medical situations should not preclude a member for longer than 12 months.
356
Boat Record Form
CG-2580
357
Four general objectives provide direction for the SAR Program
(1) Minimize loss of life, injury, and property loss and damage in the maritime environment; (2) Minimize crew risk during SAR missions;
(3) Optimize use of resources in conducting SAR; and
(4) Maintain a world leadership position in maritime SAR.
358
SAR Readiness Standard: How long before getting underway
Coast Guard units with a SAR readiness responsibility shall maintain a B-0 (have a suitable SAR resource ready to proceed within 30 minutes of notification of a distress) readiness
359
Heavy Weather Definition
8 Feet or winds exceeding 30 knots
360
Surf Definition
Breaking seas exceeding 8 feet
361
GMDSS: What Frequency for EPIRBs
406 MHz
362
DSC Frequency
2187.5
363
Channel 70
156.525
364
When a small boat/cutter shall acknowledge of DSC Call
Within 5 minutes if a shore station does not acknowledge
365
UMIB intervals and length of time
For at least one hour at 15 minute intervals
366
3 phases of sar
Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
367
PIW Initial Track Spacing
0.1nm/ 200 yrds in both Good Conditions and Poor Conditions
368
Search Object Less than 15 feet
Good Conditions (wind < 15 kts/ seas < 3 ft): 0.5 NM/1000 yds Poor Conditions (wind > 15kts/ seas > 3 ft) 0.2 NM/ 400 yds
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Search Object more than 15 feet
Good Conditions (wind < 15 kts/ seas < 3 ft): 1.0 Poor Conditions (wind > 15kts/ seas > 3 ft): 0.5
370
Upon Completion of first VS, Second VS is started
with a heading of first leg 30 degrees to the right of the final course of the first pattern
371
with a heading of first leg 30 degrees to the right of the final course of the first pattern
90 degrees to the left of the first leg of the first SRU
372
Federal Law requires all vessels __ feet or greater to carry visual distress signals
16 feet
373
DSC transmits GPS signal on
channel 70
374
Falling into Ice Water 1 Minute/10 Minute/1 Hour
If you fall into ice cold water you have 1 Minute – 10 Minutes – 1 Hour.”
(a) 1 Minute to get your breathing under control, don’t panic. (b) 10 Minutes of meaningful movement to get out of the water or attain a stable situation.
(c) Up to 1 Hour until you become unconscious from hypothermia, if you don’t panic and struggle unnecessarily. And if you are warming a PFD, it may take another 1 Hour until the heart stops due to hypothermia.
375
MARB: How long SMC will wait before directing CG asset after issuing MARB
10 minutes
376
SLDMB will transmit within
30-90 minutes of deployment/activation
377
How many launch and recoveries are required for cutter boats currencies
semi annual, 8 day and 2 nights
378
tracer round color
red
379
dummy round color
copper or orange
380
annual inspection for ordnance and how many people
3 total, 2 from outside department
381
what color is waiting for CO approval in TMT
Purple
382
what color is waiting for member acknowledement in TMT
Red
383
Member is certified in tmt what color
Blue
384
Member is not certified in tmt what color
Black
385
How many access levels are in AOPS
2, Unit, and HQ
386
What can an auxilliarist not be on a cg small boat
LE and Coxswain
387
Anchoring: When do you let the anchor free fall
Pay out the anchor to within 15 fathoms of seabed and free-fall the anchor the remaining distance when
anchoring in depths exceeding 15 fathoms.
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Condition 1 of ASTM D610 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Rust
GOOD. Little or no corrosion found. No maintenance action required. Equates to rust grade of 9 or 10 in ASTM D610 (0% to 0.03% of surface)
389
Condition 2 of ASTM D610 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Rust
FAIR. Some corrosion found but no component/system impairment.
Equates to rust grade 6, 7, or 8 in ASTM D610 (>0.03% to 1% of surface).
390
Condition 3 of ASTM D610 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Rust
Condition 3 – POOR. Significant corrosion and paint system failure found.
Maintenance action is an immediate concern. Delay of maintenance action could result in component/system failure. Equates to rust grade 4 or 5 in ASTM D610 (>1% to 10% of surface)
391
Condition 4 of ASTM D610 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Rust
Condition 4 – BAD. Extensive corrosion and paint system failure found. Immediate maintenance action required. Equates to rust grade 0, 1, 2 or 3 in ASTM D610 (greater than 10% of surface).
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Live Firing Exercise, How far away from land?
12 miles
393
Level III Small arms certification frequency
Semi Annual
394
Level II Small arms certification frequency
Annual
395
Level I Small arms certification frequency
For Basic Courses
396
Channel 16
156.800
397
After how many minutes before a unit needs to contact parent unit of a loss comms situation
60 minutes
398
Wind is How many knots before categorized as a storm
48 knots
399
PAN-PAN, SECURITE, AND MAYDAY
Broadcast on 2182 kHz
400
Gale Warning is how many knots of wind
34-47 knots
401
Which light list is for the gulf
Volume IV
402
Nautical miles in a degree of latitude
60
403
When you get a re-enlistment bonus what form does it go on
3307
404
what does not require a special set of marks
advancement to e-6
405
Who prepares the OIC Review Board?
OIC Review Board Coordinator.
The Pacific Area Commander and Atlantic District Commanders shall designate, in writing, an OIC Review Board Coordinator. The Board Coordinator has the overall responsibility to conduct the Board and supervises the entire process. The Board Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of establishing the Board including determining timelines, location, obtaining supplies, and coordinating with the Board President in the selection of the Board members.
406
Roles of the Rating Force Master Chief
*Manage the structure of their rating’s workforce
*Ensure that personnel are prepared and trained to meet current and future missions
*Assume a crucial role in unit staffing *Communicate rating issues within the organization.
407
Supervisor may withhold the following:
Special liberty
Scheduling of leave for a particular period Exchange of duty
Participation in special command programs
Access to base or ship liberties (movies, clubs, etc.) Base parking
Commissary and exchange privileges
408
Things to be documented on 3307
Accession
Assignment and Transfer
Advancement and Reduction
Performance and Discipline
Separation
Selective reenlistment bonus
Selective reserve enlistment bonus programs
409
Mishaps Alpha and Bravo are given boards appointed by the ____
Commandant
410
Mishaps Charlie and Delta are given boards at the_________
Unit level
411
How many Coast Guard units report directly to Headquarters
35
412
EMI can last for how long
2 hours
413
EMI shall not be used instead of what (2 things)
judicial punishment and non-judicial punishment
414
Two things you shall avoid in Restricted Visibility
(i) an alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the beam, other than for a vessel being overtaken;
(ii) an alteration of course towards a vessel abeam or abaft the beam.
415
Which vessel is exempted from impeding the traffic in a traffic separation scheme
vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver when engaged in an operation for maintenance or in laying/servicing a submarine cable
416
Inland Narrow Channel: Vessel proceeding downbound with a following current shall:
have the right away over an upbound vessel, shall propose the manner and place of passage, and shall initiate maneuvering signals
417
Tide and Current Tables
This table gives the predicted times of slack water and the predicted times and speeds of maximum current (flood and ebb) for each day of the year at a number of stations on the Atlantic coast of North America. The times are given in hours and minutes and the speeds in knots.
418
Tide Tables
This table contains the predicted times and heights of the high and low waters for each day of the year at a number of places which are designated as reference stations. By using tidal differences from Table 2, one can calculate the approximate times and heights of the tide at many other places which are called subordinate stations. Instructions on the use of the tidal differences are found in the explanation of Table 2.
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High Water and Low Water
High water is the maximum height reached by each rising tide, and low water is the minimum height reached by each falling tide.
420
Depth of Water on Nautical Charts
The depth of the water is referred to a low water datum corresponding to that from which the predicted tidal heights are recorded. To find the actual depth of water at any time, the height of the tide should be added to the charted depth.
421
How much longer is the lunar or tidal day than a solar day
50 minutes
422
Symbol that looks like @ on a chart is a
eddie
423
To be able to recertify in the selected competency, all of the tasks listed in the requirements section must be completed on or after the date of the member’s latest decertification or unassignment EXCEPT
the Physical Fitness task, which can be completed during the current or previous cycle
424
The safest point for most boats to take heavy seas is ____
nearly bow on
425
How many stiches when you are finishing double braid
3 then turn then 3 more
426
Dead Weight
Is the difference in between the light displacement and the max loaded displacement of a boat expressed in long tons
427
What are the two primary forces acting upon a floating vessel that affect stability
Gravity and buoyancy
428
What is Center of Buoyancy
The center of buoyancy is the center of gravity of displaced water.
429
Equilibrium is affected by
movement of the center of gravity or center of buoyancy or by some outside forces, such as wind and waves
430
vessel’s moment
The force that causes a vessel to return to an even keel, or upright position
431
Side Force
For clockwise prop, stern moves to stbd
432
Bank Cushion/Bank Suction
Bank Cushion pushes bow out, Bank Suction sucks stern in
433
When a hull moves forward through the
water, the effective pivot point moves _______
forward. The higher the forward speed, the farther the pivot point moves forward.
434
Tactical Diameter
the distance over the course of a turn, 180 degrees from starting point
435
The forward quarter spring, or stern spring (#3) should be used to
“spring out” or move the bow away from the dock. By backing down on a boat’s engine with just the forward quarter spring attached to the dock, the bow will move away from the dock
436
The after bow spring, or bow spring (#2) should be used to
"spring out” or move the stern away from the dock. The stern will move away with the rudder full toward the dock and the engines ahead. With the rudder turned the other direction or away from the dock, the stern will move towards the dock or “spring in”.
437
Clearing a fouled anchor
Snub the anchor line around the forward bitt or cleat and advance the boat a few feet. Sometimes even this will not free the anchor, and the operator should run in a wide circle, slowly, to change the angle of pull.
438
Wait vs Wait out (radio transmission)
I must pause for a few seconds/I must pause longer than a few seconds
439
Slanted roman lettering on a chart
is used to label all information that is affected by tidal change or current
440
Vertical Roman Lettering is used to label
all info not affected by tides or currents.
441
Symbol on chart: ship that is half in water
"wreck that is always partially submerged"
442
actual nautical mile in feet
6076
443
How many BASIC approaches are there for recovering a MOB
2, leeward (against wind and current) and windward (with wind and current)
444
Leeward Approach
is performed with the bow facing into the greatest force of oncoming resistance at the time of pickup
445
Windward Approach
The windward approach is performed with the wind coming from behind the boat
446
In severe weather conditions coxswain should use ______
Leeward Approach
447
In low visibility the coxswain can use one of ____ types of turns to recover PIW
3turns, Anderson, race track and williamson
448
Head Reach
The Distance that it takes for a boat to stop after putting the throttle into neutral
449
Fleet Angle
The angle formed between the wire rope and the centerline of the sheave groove or drum groove.
450
What Approach for towing in Heavy Seas
The towing approach in heavy weather is to set up down-swell of the disabled boat with the bow into the seas. When the crew is ready, the coxswain drives the boat into optimum position (into swells/Wind)
451
For missions that begin or end between 2300 and 0500, if the boat crew has had Less than a six-hour sleep period
They need at least a six-hour sleep period to control fatigue on subsequent missions
452
For missions that begin or end between 2300 and 0500, if the boat crew has had More than a six-hour sleep period but less than a seven-hour sleep period
they need at least a two-hour sleep period to control fatigue on subsequent missions
453
Heavy Weather Coxn Limitations
20 foot seas, 50 knots wind, surf less than 8 feet
454
Basic Coxn Limitations on 47
10 foot seas 30 knots wind
455
What happens when to much weight is in the back end of trailer/truck
causes aft axel to fishtail/tires lost traction
456
What section of the Deviation Table must be filled out completely, before adjusting the compass?
page 2 or vertical induction data
457
What are the Maximum underway hours for a 47’ MLB in seas greater than 4 ft?
8 hours
458
How is the date in EAL formatted?
xx/xx/xxxx zulu
459
What are the minimum number of ranges required to yield deviation values for cardinal headings?
2
460
BCEB has how many responsibilities
6
461
How much line should you unlay for a crown knot?
12 inches
462
What kind of finish is at the end of a line that allows it to run free through a block or deck fitting?
Permanent Whipping
463
What is used to actively rewarm a hypothermia survivor?
Emergency Blanket
464
What is the expected time of survival for a PIW in water temperatures of 50-60 F
1 to 6 hours
465
When using a fog pattern for fighting a Class C fires, the nozzles should be operated at least how far away from the fire source?
4 feet
466
1/2 mile of visibility is called considered to be what?
restricted visibility
467
Who can authorize lights and sirens for trailering operations?
oic/co
468
Stop how far into driving to check the trailer?
20 minutes
469
What is the acronym for the total weight of the boat, trailer & crew?
Gross Combination Weight (GCW). The weight of the towing vehicle and fully loaded trailer, including passengers and cargo.
470
How many years can you reapply for OIC after being relieve for cause?
2 years
471
How many “tucks” for finishing whipping?
3 or more
472
What OBTT member makes sure the trainees are following procedures?
Team Leader
473
When would Coxn use Windward Approach?
When the person overboard is in a confined space or a leeward approach is impossible.
474
What two lines are used when getting underway to kick out the bow?
Forward Quarter Spring and Line 4 (Stern Line)
475
What hull design is generally used for faster seagoing types of boats?
Deep V/Planning Hull
476
How many pressure points are there on the body?
11
477
How many breaths per minute would be a strong indicator of respiratory distress?
less than 16 bpm
478
Pressure greater on Port Side of Rudder
Will move the bow to port
479
When a boat is not mission capable due to lack of parts, what acronym is used in ALMIS?
NMCS
480
Compass heading differ from magnetic heading?
Deviation
481
Full Dress Ship from what times
full-dress from 0800 until sunset.
482
Restrictive casualty, how soon do you notify operational commander?
Coxn Shall immediately notify parent unit, who shall notify OPCON
483
Innocent passage
is the right of non-interference for a vessel transiting inbound, outbound, or through a foreign territorial sea
484
Transit Passage
Under international law, the right of non-interference for a vessel or aircraft transiting through a foreign territorial sea that comprises an international strait used for navigation between areas of international waters.
485
How long do you keep smooth and weather logs for
3 years
486
Color Vision not Required
DC, CS, MST, PA, SK, YN
487
How many Majors are there at the Academy
8
488
What is not flammable
fish oil
489
What should not be used alone to fight a major fire?
CO2, PKP, like CO2, should never be used alone against a major fire for it presents the same hazard of a reflash as CO2.
490
Trailering: Wheel Bearing Maintenance
greased every 6 months or before long trips
491
Trailering: Tires and Hubs require
quarterly inspection and maintenance
492
Minimum number of people needed to trailer
2
493
in locations where adequate response capabilities can only be provided by trailering a boat, lights and sirens may be authorized by
OPERATIONIAL COMMANDER
494
When BEADWINDOW is said over the radio
The unit receiving a beadwindow may only respond by answering "Roger, Out."
495
Individuals who possess a GTCC and anticipate traveling less than five times a year shall have their credit limit reduced to
$1.00
496
When would you not use the GTCC and instead use CBA
When PCS travel exceeds 15 days, including leave, proceed time, and TAD
497
Summary Courts Martial
consists of one member, ranked LCDR or above. Accused member has right to refuse trial by summary courts martial
498
Coast Guard Public Affairs release policy
maximum disclosure with minimum delay
499
SAPP
Security Accuracy Propriety and Policy
500
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs
Physiological, Safety. Love/Belonging, Esteem, Self Actualization
501
Coast Guard Academy Age limit
18-22
502
SRDC Commissioning Program Age Limit
21-37
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