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What are the two general methods of
underway replenishment (UNREP)? 1. STREAM and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) 2. STREAM and connected replenishment (CONREP) 3. CONREP and VERTREP 4. Replenishment at sea (RAS) and fueling at sea (FAS) |
3. CONREP and VERTREP
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The two most common methods of
fueling at sea are 1. close-in and span-wire 2. close-in and wire-highline 3. span-wire and burton 4. burton and wire-highline |
1. close-in and span-wire
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What does the term STREAM mean?
1. Standard transfer, except arms and munitions 2. Standard tensioned replenishment alongside method 3. Standard replenishment as moving 4. Standard traveling alongside method |
2. Standard tensioned
replenishment alongside method |
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Who has the responsibility of
selecting a suitable replenishment course and speed? 1. The CO of the delivery ship 2. The CO of the receiving ship 3. The officer in tactical command 4. The senior officer present afloat |
3. The officer in tactical
command |
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When replenishing at sea, you see
the prep pennant at the dip on the receiving ship. What does this signal indicate? 1. Making preparations to come alongside on the side indicated 2. Expect to disengage in 15 minutes 3. Replenishment complete 4. Disengage rigs in 10 minutes |
2. Expect to disengage in 15
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The exception to the usual practice
of the delivering ship firing the shot line during replenishment at sea is when the receiving ships are of which of the following types? 1. Destroyers 2. Frigates 3. Ammunition ships 4. Carriers |
4. Carriers
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What is the color of the 120-foot
marker on the B/B phone/distance line? 1. Green 2. Red 3. Yellow 4. Blue |
2. Red
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For night replenishment, what color
and how many chemical lights are rigged at the 60; 100; 140; and 180-foot markers? 1. Red, one 2. Blue, two 3. Yellow, one 4. White, two |
2. Blue, two
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You are fueling at sea when oil begins squirting out of the junction between the terminal fitting and the hose. What signal should the signalman send to the
oiler? 1.Wave a green paddle from side to side horizontally 2.Wave a green paddle in a circle overhead 3.Wave a red paddle from side to side horizontally. 4.Wave an amber paddle from side to side horizontally |
1.Wave a green paddle from side to side horizontally
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Which of the following lines is the
main line used to haul any basic rig across between ships? 1. Messenger 2. Shot line 3. B/B phone/distance line 4. Highline |
1. Messenger
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What publication gives the sizes
and lengths of wire rope for the various replenishment rigs? 1. Standard Organization and Regulations Manual 2. NAVSHIPS' Technical Manual 3. NWP 14 4. Knights Modern Seamanship |
3. NWP 14
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If your lifelines are lowered
during a replenishment operation, what is the minimum circumference of the temporary lifeline that must be rigged? 1. 21-thread 2. 24-thread 3. 1 1/2-inch 4. 2 1/4-inch |
4. 2 1/4-inch
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What color is the construction
style helmet that the winch operator wears on a replenishment station? 1. Red 2. Blue 3. Brown 4. Purple |
3. Brown
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How long is a standard length of
collapsible fueling hose? 1. 20 ft 2. 35 ft 3. 40 ft 4. 45 ft |
2. 35 ft
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Which of the following terminal
fittings for fueling rigs may be used in conjunction with another terminal fitting? 1. Probe and receiver 2. Robb coupling 3. Breakable spool quick-release coupling 4. Both 2 and 3 above |
4. Both 2 and 3 above
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In the probe fueling method, what
indicates that the probe is properly seated in the receiver? 1. Visual indicators rise straight up and drop back to a position about 30° above the horizontal 2. Visual indicators rise straight up only 3. The manual release lever rises to a position 30° above horizontal 4. A loud thud |
1. Visual indicators rise
straight up and drop back to a position about 30° above the horizontal |
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What is the purpose of the riding
lines that secure the end of the hose on the receiving ship? 1. To take some of the strain off the span wire 2. To take the weight of the hose from the hose couplings 3. To take some of the weight of the hose from the outboard trolley 4. To prevent the hose from pulling on the terminal fitting |
2. To take the weight of the hose from the hose couplings
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Which of the following is indicated
by the number 1? 1. Riding line hook 2. Outboard hose saddle 3. Inboard hose saddle 4. No. 1 hose saddle |
4. No. 1 hose saddle
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How many feet from the shackle end
of the hose line messenger is the span wire secured? 1. 150 2. 200 3. 350 4. 375 |
3. 350
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While refueling is progressing, it
is customary to return the messenger to the oiler. In what manner is this task accomplished? 1. The large end is returned first 2. The small end is returned first 3. The messenger is restopped off to the hose, and the small end is returned 4. The method is specified by the delivering ship |
3. The messenger is restopped off
to the hose, and the small end is returned |
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What is the largest size of line
that can be used for an easing-out line for the span wire? 1. 3 inch 2. 2 1/2 inch 3. 24-thread 4. 21-thread |
4. 21-thread
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Besides being able to carry heavier loads, what major advantage has the tensioned span wire (or highline) over untensioned?
1. It is easier and faster to rig 2. It automatically slacks or heaves in the wire to adjust for roll 3. It is simpler and faster to unrig 4. Transfer can be made more swiftly |
2. It automatically slacks or
heaves in the wire to adjust for roll |
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On the hydraulic ram tensioner, how
many pounds of line pull do you get from 1 pound of air pressure on the accumulator? 1. 10 2. 15 3. 20 4. 25 |
1. 10
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When ships separated by more than
140 feet are fueled by the probe method, how does the probe reach the receiving ship? 1. By force of gravity 2. It is hauled over by the remating line 3. It is hauled over by the messenger 4. It is hauled over by the burton whip |
3. It is hauled over by the
messenger |
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The amount of force required to seat the probe in the receiver is approximately how many pounds?
1. 200 2. 300 3. 350 4. 400 |
2. 300
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The double hose method is used for
which of the following reasons? 1. To reduce the number of rigs necessary 2. To make it possible to transfer two types of fuel to the same station at the same time 3. To make it possible to transfer twice as much of the same type of fuel to the same station in the same time 4. To do both 2 and 3 above |
4. To do both 2 and 3 above
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Besides having two probes and receivers, what is one essential difference between the double probe method and the single probe method?
1. The messenger also serves as a remating line 2. The probes reach the receiving ship by force of gravity, and a pull on the remating line seats them 3. There is no swiveling feature on the double receiver 4. Stress wires found on the double probe are absent on the single probe |
1. The messenger also serves as a
remating line |
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If the inboard saddle whip should part, the first action by the
delivery ship is to 1. slack the span wire 2. haul in the inboard saddle by means of the wire pendant 3. request the receiving ship to cast off the hose 4. haul in the inboard saddle by means of the retrieving line |
2. haul in the inboard saddle by
means of the wire pendant |
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Should the span wire suffer a
casualty, what is the first step taken by the delivery ship? 1. To signal the receiving ship to cast off the span wire 2. To take a strain on both saddle whips 3. To signal the receiving ship to execute emergency breakaway 4. To direct the receiving ship to close, and continue fueling |
2. To take a strain on both
saddle whips |
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After being notified to commence an
emergency breakaway, the first action by personnel at a receiving station is to 1. break the hose connection 2. retrieve the hand-tended lines 3. trip the span wire pelican hook 4. secure the fuel riser valves |
2. retrieve the hand-tended lines
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What is the overall objective in fleet loading replenishment ships?
1.To make sure that the cargo can be unloaded as quickly and safely as possible 2.That some of each type of cargo is stowed in every hold 3.That all cargo is loaded in a hold whose position approximates that of the storeroom where the cargo will be stowed on the receiving ship 4. That cargo is stowed by type |
1.To make sure that the cargo
can be unloaded as quickly and safely as possible |
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Which of the following factors determines the method to be used for a particular replenishment
operation? 1. Type and quantity of cargo to be transferred 2. Capacity of the rig and associated fittings 3. Type and location of the receiving station 4. All of the above |
4. All of the above
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Which of the following transfers may be accomplished on a synthetic highline?
1. Stores 2. Ammunition 3. Personnel 4. Missiles |
3. Personnel
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What is the maximum safe load for transfer by a synthetic highline?
1. 400 lb 2. 600 lb 3. 800 lb 4. 1,000 lb |
2. 600 lb
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For transfer by synthetic highline,
(a) what size and type of line is used and (b) how long is the highline? 1. (a) 6-inch, three-strand nylon (b) 600 feet 2. (a) 5-inch, plaited nylon (b) 500 feet 3. (a) 4-inch, double-braided polyester (b) 350 feet 4. (a) 3-inch, polypropolene (b) 400 feet |
3. (a) 4-inch, double-braided
polyester (b) 350 feet |
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Which of the following lines are
used for the inhaul and the outhaul/messenger for the synthetic highline? 1. Three-strand nylon 2. Plaited polyester 3. Double-braided nylon 4. Plaited nylon |
2. Plaited polyester
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What is the minimum number of
personnel required to (a) tension the highline on the delivery ship and (b) tend the inhaul and outhaul lines? 1. (a) 10 (b) 8 2. (a) 15 (b) 10 3. (a) 20 (b) 8 4. (a) 25 (b) 10 |
4. (a) 25 (b) 10
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The crew on the receiving ship does
what when the highline comes aboard? 1. Shackles the 2-inch anchor shackle to the attachment point and reeves the inhaul through the fairlead block 2. Shackles the l-inch safety anchor shackle to the attachment point and reeves the outhaul through the fairlead block 3. Shackles the 7/8-inch shackle to the attachment point and reeves the inhaul through the fairlead block 4. Shackles the 3/4-inch safety shackle to the padeye and reeves the outhaul through fairlead block |
2. Shackles the l-inch safety
anchor shackle to the attachment point and reeves the outhaul through the fairlead block |
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What is the weight capacity of a
single burton rig? 1. 3,500 lb 2. 4,000 lb 3. 5,000 lb 4. 6,000 lb |
4. 6,000 lb
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What are the essential elements of a burton rig?
1. Two winches on the delivery ship and an attachment point on the receiving ship 2. One winch and whip from each ship shackled to a triple swivel hook 3. Two winches on the receiving ship and one on the delivery ship 4. One winch on the delivery ship and one on the receiving ship rigged to a trolley block |
2. One winch and whip from each ship shackled to a triple swivel hook
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Housefall methods of transfer
differ from the burton methods in which of the following ways? 1. All sources of power are on the delivery ship 2. All sources of power are on the receiving ship 3. Power is shared equally between the ships 4. Deck winches are required at all stations |
1. All sources of power are on the delivery ship
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In the cargo stream rig, what is the ideal arrangement on the
receiving ship? 1. STREAM with all tensioned lines 2. Sliding padeye with untensioned highline 3. Fixed padeye with tensioned highline 4. STREAM with hand-tended outhaul |
1. STREAM with all tensioned
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The chief advantage of the cargo drop reel is that when using it you can
1. attach a load to the hook or lower a load without slacking the highline 2. transfer heavier loads than with any other trolley 3. double the rate of transfer 4. pass the rig with the outhaul already rove |
1. attach a load to the hook or lower a load without slacking the highline
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How is the STAR latching assembly released?
1. The latch must be released by hand 2. A strain is taken on the messenger releasing line 3. A pelican hook is tripped 4. The latches release themselves when the highline is detensioned |
2. A strain is taken on the
messenger releasing line |
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To which of the following
attachment points can the STREAM with burton whip outhaul be attached? 1. Sliding padeye 2. Fixed padeye 3. Pendant receiving station 4. Both 2 and 3 above |
4. Both 2 and 3 above
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In the STREAM with burton whip outhaul, where should the outhaul fairlead be located in relation to
the highline attachment point? 1. Above 2. Below 3. Forward 4. Aft |
2. Below
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Under which of the following
conditions can VERTREP operations take place? 1. Along with connected replenishment 2. To ships at anchor within range 3. To ships providing ASW screen 4. All of the above |
4. All of the above
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Which of the following is a steel pallet with wire mesh sides that fold down for compact storage?
1. Cargo pallet 2. Cargotainer 3. Cargo wraparound 4. Adjustable pallet |
2. Cargotainer
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A seaman standing beside a pallet that appears to be loaded to a height of about 4 1/2 feet asks you for an adjustable pallet sling. What color sling would you hand the seaman?
1. Red 2. Black 3. Green 4. Yellow |
4. Yellow
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What is another name for the Mk 105 hoisting slings?
1. Adjustable slings 2. Multileg pole pendants 3. Sky hooking devices 4. Nonconductive slings |
2. Multileg pole pendants
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Which of the following items would be the last item staged and the first item transferred?
1. Ammunition 2. Frozen foods 3. Canned foods 4. Tools and other hardware |
2. Frozen foods
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What is the most efficient load for helicopters engaged in VERTREP?
1. 2,000 lb 2. 3,000 lb 3. 4,000 lb 4. 5,000 lb |
2. 3,000 lb
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You are acting as a signalman for a VERTREP operation. By means of hand signals you guided the helicopter into position to land its load. What signal do you give next?
1. Clasp hands over head and then bring them down to chest level 2. Left arm extended forward horizontally, fist clenched, right hand making horizontal slicing movement below the left fist, palm downward 3. Arms crossed and extended downward in front of the body 4. A throat-cutting motion with the left hand, palm downward and the right hand held over head with clenched fist |
2. Left arm extended forward
horizontally, fist clenched, right hand making horizontal slicing movement below the left fist, palm downward |
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Which of the following signals would you give the helicopter if the load has not been released?
1. Rope climbing motion with hands 2. Left arm horizontal in front of the body with fist clenched; right hand with palm down, making downward motion 3. Bent left arm, across chest with clenched fist palm downward; open right hand pointed up vertically to center of left fist 4. Left hand above head; right hand pointing to load |
3. Bent left arm, across chest with clenched fist palm
downward; open right hand pointed up vertically to center of left fist |
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What signal will the helicopter crew send you if they desire refueling?
1. Crewmember makes a circular motion with right hand 2. Crewmember holds one hand cupped, palm down, and makes an in and out motion with the other fist 3. Crewmember brings thumb up to motion as if drinking from a bottle 4. Crewmember holds both hands to mouth as if lifting a container to drink |
3. Crewmember brings thumb up to motion as if drinking from a bottle
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A cargo net containing a pallet makes it possible to move the pallet by truck. What should you do about the load?
1. Let the load sit there until all other loads have been taken care of 2. Break down the load and move it by hand 3. Use three or four pallet trucks 4. Snake the load out of the way by means of a wire rope led to a winch |
2. Break down the load and move it by hand
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A helicopter arrives with a load before the preceding load has been removed. What should be done?
1. Wave off the helicopter 2. Signal the pilot to set the second load on the first 3. Signal the pilot to set the second load near the first 4. Secure a net over the first load and signal the pilot to set the second load nearby |
4. Secure a net over the first load and signal the pilot to set the second load nearby
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Once the helicopter with a load is over the drop zone, who directs the helicopter?
1. The landing signalman 2. The helicopter crewmember 3. The pilot who has control 4. The bridge of the receiving ship |
1. The landing signalman
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During night replenishment, the working areas are lighted by
1. high-intensity red floodlights 2. low-intensity yellow floodlights 3. high-intensity blue floodlights 4. low-intensity white floodlights |
2. low-intensity yellow
floodlights |
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How many lights are rigged on the transfer at sea chair for a night operation?
1. One at each corner, top and bottom 2. One at the top and one at the bottom 3. One at the top and two on each side 4. One at each bottom corner, two on top |
1. One at each corner, top and bottom
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During night VERTREP operations, what color wands does the landing signalman use?
1. White 2. Green 3. Amber 4. Red |
3. Amber
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